AMAZON ABOARD THE ELEGANT. 10-Day Amazon Voyage

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1 AMAZON ABOARD THE ELEGANT 10-Day Amazon Voyage NOVEMBER 8-17, 2019

2 AMAZON VOYAGE NOVEMBER 8-17, 2019 Lower Deck Suite Double Occupancy $5,698 Single Occupancy $7,998 Upper Deck Suite Double Occupancy $6,098 Single Occupancy $8,398 Master Suite Double Occupancy $6,498 Single Occupancy $12,996 Zafiro Suite Double Occupancy $6,998 Single Occupancy $13,996 Triple Occupancy $5,998 In-Country Airfare $409 In-country airfare is subject to change and must be purchased through IE. LIMA PRE-EXTENSION NOVEMBER 6-8, 2019 Double Occupancy $798 Single Occupancy $1,098 CANOPY WALKWAY PRE-EXTENSION NOVEMBER 6-8, 2019 Double Occupancy $1,148 Single Occupancy $1,348 MACHU PICCHU POST-EXTENSION NOVEMBER 17-23, 2019 Double Occupancy $3,499 Single Occupancy $4,499 In-Country Airfare $409 Park Fee $192 In-country airfare and park fee are subject to change and must be purchased through IE. Explore the Amazon rainforest DEAR WISCONSIN ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, The rainforest of the Amazon Basin fires the imagination of dreamers and explorers, hinting at an adventure like no other. Beyond the frontier along the river s edge, daily excursions allow you to discover the secrets hidden under the rich canopy and along narrow tributaries. Be amazed by the symphony of cicadas and tree frogs, howls from the howler monkeys and songs from the many species of birds found here. Spend evenings cruising the headwaters of Earth s most legendary river, stargazing and storytelling as Peruvian lore becomes part of your personal story. The Amazon Voyage includes a variety of flexible activity options, including swimming, bird watching, jungle walks, kayaking, village visits, peaceful excursion boat rides, cooking demonstrations and more so that you can enjoy an enriching and fun adventure. Against a backdrop of rainforest and water, create a lifetime of memories. Join us in exploring the diverse ecosystems that make up the heart of Earth s greatest wilderness. Sincerely, For more information, please contact: WAA Travel (888) travel@supportuw.org or International Expeditions Whitney Holderfield (800) ext Sarah Schutt Chief Alumni Officer and Executive Director Wisconsin Alumni Association Traveling with the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is now a member benefit, so although anyone UW-Madison graduate or not is welcome to explore the world with Badger travelers, at least one person in your party must be a WAA member to participate in a WAA tour. Membership information is available online at uwalumni.com/membership.

3 LIMA PRE-EXTENSION Red howler monkey Day 1 Wednesday ARRIVE LIMA Arrive in Lima, Peru, where you are met and transferred to the Swissotel. Day 2 Thursday COLONIAL LIMA Tour historic Lima, visiting Casa Aliaga, a private home dating back to the Conquistadors. See the Cathedral, where Francisco Pizarro is entombed, and Plaza de Armas. Before lunch, tour the monastery and vast catacombs of the Iglesia de San Francisco. (B,L) Day 3 Friday LIMA Begin your morning by browsing the vibrant Indian Market. Enjoy a guided tour of the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th century vice-royal mansion built over a 7th century pre-columbian pyramid and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The museum was founded in 1926 and has the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru. The galleries provide an overview of 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-columbian history. Dinner tonight is at the museum. (B,L,D) RAINFOREST & CANOPY LODGE PRE-EXTENSION Day 1 Wednesday ARRIVE LIMA Fly independently to Lima, Peru and overnight at the Costa del Sol. Day 2 Thursday LIMA / IQUITOS / CEIBA TOPS After flying to Iquitos, take a speedboat ride to Ceiba Tops. Settle into our rooms before boarding the boat for the short ride to Yanamono Clinic. This clinic was founded by Wisconsin graduate Dr. Linnea Smith. Return to Ceiba Tops and learn more about the clinic and its work. (B,L,D) Day 3 Friday CANOPY WALKWAY Enjoy an early morning boat ride to the Napo River and the Canopy Walkway. Our visit to the Walkway is certainly one of the highlights of the journey. Ascend the Walkway to a height of over 10 stories, emerging above the top of the seemingly endless canopy and experience a sight few have ever witnessed! Enjoy a close-up view of life in the canopy: plants and bright flowers attracting gorgeous birds and other creatures. After lunch at the lodge, visit the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden, where plants are grown for use in local medicine and healing ceremonies. Return in the afternoon to Ceiba Tops. (B,L,D) Day 4 Saturday CEIBA TOPS / IQUITOS / EMBARK Awake to the sounds of the forest, joining your naturalist for an early morning bird walk. Transfer by boat to Iquitos. Head out onto the Amazon River to Monkey Island. Monkey Island is a private reserve whose free-roaming inhabitants include wooly, saki and titi monkeys as well as tamarins and marmosets. After lunch, meet your fellow passengers and embark. (B,L,D) Canopy Walkway AMAZON VOYAGE ITINERARY Day 1 Friday ARRIVE LIMA Fly independently to Lima, and overnight a Lima hotel. Day 2 Saturday LIMA / IQUITOS / EMBARK Fly over the Andes to Iquitos, where we enjoy an encounter at the Manatee Research Center. See how manatees are cared for and prepared for reintroduction into their native habitat. Board the riverboat, home for seven days. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling with your local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River toward the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. (B,L,D) Days 3-8 Sunday-Friday AMAZON RIVER & TRIBUTARIES Spend the next six nights aboard a plush riverboat navigating deep into the tributaries of the Amazon a web of forests and lakes that pulsates with a chorus of birdlife, far-off calls of primates and flashes of butterflies. AMAZON VOYAGE ROUTE Río Marañón Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Río Samiria RANGER STATION Río Pacaya BRETAÑA Canal de Purinahua Río Ucayali NAUTA IQUITOS NUEVA YORK BAGAZÁN Río Amazonas LIMA IQUITOS

4 More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and grey and pink river dolphins can be found in the lush, ever-changing jungle we know simply as The Amazon. Enjoy unprecedented access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, including the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, for the greatest diversity of wildlife sightings. Nighttime excursions may reveal caimans, capybaras, common potoos, frogs and other nocturnal wildlife. Periodically throughout the year, guests may even release turtle hatchlings. IE s daily excursions include early morning birding, enriching presentations, school visits in local villages and even piranha fishing! Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we visit villages perched along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic opportunity to stroll through their gardens learning about medicinal plants from a local Shaman. Depending on the villages visited during your voyage, you may also see an IE-funded water treatment tower or home filtration systems. Pointing out details no guidebook could provide are your IE Expedition Leader and the ship s team of world-class naturalists, while Zafiro s attentive 22-member crew ensures exceptional service in the wild. (B,L,D Daily) Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA / DEPART On an early morning excursion to Pilpintuwasi Rescue Center, see two- and three-toed sloth, red uakari and even a jaguar which have been rescued. Upon arrival back in Lima late this afternoon, dayrooms are provided until time to connect with independent overnight flights home. (B,L) Day 10 Sunday ARRIVE HOME Arrive back in your home country. Machu Picchu MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO POST-EXTENSION Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA Fly from Iquitos to Lima and overnight at the Costa de Sol. (B,L) Day 10 Sunday LIMA / CUSCO / URUBAMBA VALLEY Fly to Cusco the heart of the Inca Empire. Drive into the historic Urubamba Valley, stopping in Chinchero to browse Andean handicrafts. Visit the Urubamba Market and spend tonight at the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) Days 11 & 12 Monday & Tuesday MACHU PICCHU Board the train to Machu Picchu, where we spend the afternoon exploring the ruins. A full day is available to return to Machu Picchu or explore our hotel s extensive orchid gardens. Spend the next two nights at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. (B,L,D Daily) Day 13 Wednesday OLLANTAYTAMBO / SACSAYHUAMÁN / CUSCO Catch the morning train back to the Sacred Valley. Explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the Sacred Valley. After a Paso Fino horse show at Wayra Ranch, continue to Cusco. We stop at Sacsayhuamán a huge fortress of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain. Spend two nights at the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) Day 14 Thursday CUSCO Stroll the streets of Cusco, exploring the Koricancha also known as Santo Domingo, Santa Catalina Convent and the Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before a farewell dinner featuring Andean fare. (B,L,D) Day 15 Friday CUSCO / LIMA / EN ROUTE Fly back across the Andes to Lima, and transfer to the airport this evening for flights home. (B,L) Visit a village school Day 16 Saturday ARRIVE Arrive and connect with your flight home. (Meals Aloft)

5 VOYAGE ACCOMMODATIONS Travel aboard the Zafiro, a luxurious vessel we have chartered for your adventure, which blends stylish design and modern comforts. Classic touches include magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows and for those on the Upper Deck private balconies. A ship staff and crew of 25, including a cruise director and local naturalist guides, are joined by an IE Expedition Leader to ensure an unprecedented level of service. All 19 spacious suites are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms, a desk and ample closet space. OBSERVATION DECK Massage Indoor Lounge Bar Outdoor Bar Jacuzzi Gym UPPER DECK Dining Room LOWER DECK LOWER DECK SUITE UPPER DECK SUITE MASTER SUITE ZAFIRO SUITE WHAT S INCLUDED: Full educational program with lectures and field interpretation; all scheduled transportation by land and ship; all excursions accompanied by English speaking naturalist guides; complete pre-departure information to help you get the most out of your expedition; all beverages including house wine; local beer and pisco cocktails; most meals; 10 pieces of laundry per person; all transfers, porterage and service charges. In summary, everything except international and in-country airfare; ticketing fee; U.S. domestic and international departure taxes; air or ship fuel surcharges; tips to naturalist guides and crew; passport fees; and items of a personal nature. CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt in our offce. Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure will be refunded all monies less an administrative charge of $300. Cancellations between 89 and 61 days prior to departure are assessed 50 percent of the cost of the voyage. Cancellations between 60 and 0 days prior to departure are assessed the full cost of the voyage. INSURANCE: Optional travel protection information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation form and deposit. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST: A deposit of $600 per person is required for the Amazon Voyage. If you wish to take the Lima, Machu Picchu or Rainforest Canopy extensions, an additional $150 per person, per extension is required. Please make checks payable to International Expeditions, and return your deposit and reservation form along with a copy of the picture page of your passport to: WAA TRAVEL 650 North Lake Street Madison, Wisconsin WAA-TRAVEL ( ) Departure Date: February 24, 2017 Please guarantee spaces for Amazon Voyage Lower Deck Suite $5,698 Upper Deck Suite $6,098 Master Suite $6,498 Zafiro Suite $6,998 Single Lower Deck Suite $7,998 Single Upper Deck Suite $8,398 Single Master Suite $12,996 Single Zafiro Suite $13,996 Triple Zafiro Suite $5,998 I wish to take the Canopy Walkway Lima Machu Picchu extenstion Passport Name AMAZON VOYAGE RESERVATION CERTIFICATE Birth Date ACCOMMODATIONS: Prices are per person, double occupancy. Person with whom you wish to room: Assign roommate for me on the Amazon Voyage. Assign roommate for me on the Lima extension. Assign roommate for me on the Rainforest Canopy & Lodge extension. Assign roommate for me on the Machu Picchu extension. Smoker Yes No (Limited singles available. Single supplement charges will be applied when required or requested.) AIR TRANSPORTATION: I/We authorize International Expeditions to: Book my air reservations from to Lima, Peru for an additional cost. (Airfare subject to change until ticketed. $50 ticketing fee will apply.) Passport Name Birth Date Address City State Zip Phone (H) (W) Fax I have read and accept the conditions and further understand and agree that the trip I am taking may have risks. I therefore assume all risks involved with regard to this trip and agree that Wisconsin Alumni Association, International Expeditions and its affliates will in no way be responsible for any injury or damage to me. This is acknowledged by me knowingly and willfully and shall be binding on my heirs and next of kin. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN THIS WAIVER. Date Signature(s) CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Credit Card Name Credit Card # Exp. Date Date Signature(s) (My signature authorizes the processing of the deposit, airfare and final payment to the above credit card. If your deposit is paid by credit card, the final payment will automatically be charged to the same credit card on the appropriate due date.)

6 650 North Lake Street Madison, Wisconsin PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT #320 THE WISCONSIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Navigate more than 500 miles, delving into the least populated and most pristine tributaries. AMAZON ABOARD THE ELEGANT Access into the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve for the best chance of diverse wildlife sightings. View wildlife on comfortable hikes, excursion boat rides & kayaks led by the most skilled local naturalist guides in the Amazon. Delight in luxurious amenities aboard Zafiro, including an indulgent spa & fresh Amazon fusion cuisine. AMAZON ABOARD THE ELEGANT NOVEMBER 8-17, 2019 A SPECIAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY FROM THE WISCONSIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION