TANGOS, GLACIERS AND FALLS

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1 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y TANGOS, GLACIERS AND FALLS October 5 to 18, 2018

The informal definition of amazing is startlingly impressive a totally apt descriptive for the surprising and breathtaking country of Argentina.

We ll visit the colorful neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and travel to a private estancia on the pampas to watch gauchos go through their paces.

It s a journey you won t want to end. Join us! BRETT S.

2 The informal definition of amazing is startlingly impressive a totally apt descriptive for the surprising and breathtaking country of Argentina. I ve never failed to be impressed by its abundance of natural wonders, the vitality of its culture and traditions, and the exuberance of its people. We ll visit the colorful neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and travel to a private estancia on the pampas to watch gauchos go through their paces. We ll marvel at the majesty of massive Iguazu Falls, explore the beautiful Lake District in the foothills of Patagonia and observe the action at one of the world s only advancing glaciers. It s a journey you won t want to end. Join us! BRETT S. THOMPSON, 83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights CRUISE through the iceberg-clogged waters beneath the Perito Moreno Glacier, listening as its massive wall of ice pops, crackles and perhaps calves. MEANDER along the catwalks atop the great Iguazu Falls and watch as torrents of water plummet more than 200 feet over the edge. GAZE up at the crystalclear, deep-blue Patagonian skies as an expert guide helps us search for the elusive condor. COVER: PERITO MORENO GLACIER, PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA

, 70, MONGOLIA SUITCASE SEMINAR, 2011 After taking her first geology course, Professor G A I L MAHOOD fell in love with the reasoning involved and the excuse it provided to get dirty, and went on to

3 Faculty Leader Dr. Mahood went WAY beyond the role of faculty leader. She had a pleasant and enthusiastic demeanor for whatever we were doing, while providing considerable expertise on a lot more than geology. JOHN HARRIS JR., 70, MONGOLIA SUITCASE SEMINAR, 2011 After taking her first geology course, Professor G A I L MAHOOD fell in love with the reasoning involved and the excuse it provided to get dirty, and went on to complete a BA and PhD in the subject. She joined the faculty at Stanford in 1979, where she has taught courses in introductory geology as well as in her specialties of volcanology, igneous petrology and geoarchaeology. Her favorite teaching experiences involve teaching in the field, including an intensive two-week summer class in Stanford s Sophomore College on geologic hazards of California that involves a field trip to Mount Lassen volcano. Professor Mahood and her graduate students study the eruptive histories of volcanoes in the U.S. that have given rise to large, explosive eruptions that spread ash continent-wide. In addition to her teaching, she has held many administrative roles at Stanford and has led four Travel/Study adventures to date. I ve come in contact with brilliant, interesting people who have enriched my life and whom I otherwise would not have met, says Professor Mahood, speaking of her Travel/Study trips. During our time in Argentina, Professor Mahood will lecture on how glaciation past and present produces the landscapes of the southern Andes and on active volcanoes of the Andes, including how recent explosive eruptions have affected the areas we will visit. S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?argentina2018 OR BY PHONE: (650) DEVIL S THROAT, IGUAZU FALLS, ARGENTINA

4 P a c i f i c O c e a n NAHUEL HUAPI NATIONAL PARK Victoria Island CHILE ARGENTINA San Carlos de Bariloche Iguazu Falls San Antonio de Areco BRAZIL Buenos Aires IGUAZU NATION PARK i c O e c LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate A t l a n t Itinerary FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 & OCTOBER 6 U.S. / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Depart the U.S. on overnight flights to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival on Saturday, transfer to our hotel located in the French heritage district of Recoleta. Later this afternoon, enjoy a welcome reception followed by dinner at a local restaurant. PARK HYATT BUENOS AIRES (10/6: D) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 BUENOS AIRES Today, explore several of Buenos Aires vibrant neighborhoods. Visit the Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by the neoclassical streets of the San Telmo district, famous for its La Boca neighborhood that displays a kaleidoscope of colorful tin houses. Continue on to the elegant Barrio Norte and Palermo districts with their Europeaninspired parks and gardens. This evening, attend a tango performance, which includes gourmet cuisine and Argentine wines. PARK HYATT BUENOS AIRES (B,L,D) MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 BUENOS AIRES / SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO Travel to the pampa city of San Antonio de Areco. The town dates back to the early 18th century and to this day preserves its gaucho traditions. Visit the Areco Silver Museum and watch as modern artists employ guarded techniques that have been passed down from family member to family member. Continue on to a private estancia for a savory Argentine barbecue. After lunch, meet with gauchos and watch as they demonstrate their equine skills, all of which they still use in their daily lives. Return to Buenos Aires this afternoon for an evening at leisure. PARK HYATT BUENOS AIRES (B,L) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 BUENOS AIRES / EL CALAFATE Transfer to the airport and board a flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief walking tour. Continue on to Laguna Nimez, a nature preserve for birds, and be on the lookout for flamingos, sparrow hawks, black-necked swans and the additional 70 bird species that call this reserve home. XELENA HOTEL (B,D) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 EL CALAFATE Depart early this morning for Puerto Bandera and board a boat to Estancia Cristina. Upon arrival, continue on by 4x4 to a lookout point overlooking the Upsala Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Walk around the rim to take in sweeping views other lookouts. Return to Estancia Cristina and board a boat back to Puerto Bandera, then continue on to El Calafate. Dinner this evening is at leisure. XELENA HOTEL (B,L) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 EL CALAFATE / PERI- TO MORENO GLACIER Spend the day exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier, a 19-mile-long glacier that is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Argentina and one of the few glaciers in the world actually advancing. Drive to a walking trail, which leads us right up to the glacier. Listen closely as the glacier crackles and pops, part of the active calving process. After lunch, cruise around Lake Argentino and up to Icebergs Channel to view Perito Moreno Glacier s massive wall of actively transforming ice. Return to shore and transfer back to our hotel. XELENA HOTEL (B,L,D)

n a AL LAKE NAHUEL HUAPI, ARGENTINA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 EL CALAFATE / SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE Enjoy the morning at leisure before our flight to San Carlos de Bariloche (Bariloche).

5 n a AL LAKE NAHUEL HUAPI, ARGENTINA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 EL CALAFATE / SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE Enjoy the morning at leisure before our flight to San Carlos de Bariloche (Bariloche). Set in Nahuel Huapi National Park, this area is commonly referred to as the Lake District and attracts active adventurers with its open fields, walking trails and placid waterways. Upon arrival, transfer to the Llao Llao Hotel, our home for the next three nights. LLAO LLAO HOTEL (B,D) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE Today, visit Victoria Island, an island on the lake populated by centennial cypresses and alpine beech trees. Our two-hour, non-technical walk across the island leads us to an al fresco lunch at the water s edge. This afternoon, explore the rest of Victoria Island. LLAO LLAO HOTEL (B,L) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE This morning, drive 90 minutes to Estancia Valle Encantado. This enchanting valley provides the opportunity to take a hike in search of condor nests and condors. Return to the estancia for a classic Patagonian barbecue. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure; choose among individual pursuits and guided hikes. Early this evening we head back to Bariloche. LLAO LLAO HOTEL (B,L,D) MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE / IGUAZU Depart on a mid-morning flight to the Great Waters of Iguazu. With 275 waterfalls pummeling the rocks below with 6,000 cubic feet of water per second, the Iguazu Falls are a sight to behold. The Argentine Iguazu National Park is home to 2,000 identified plant, mammal and reptile species. Spend the next two days exploring the forests and waterfalls of the area while enjoying the comforts of our resort hotel. BELMOND HOTEL DAS CATARATAS (B,D) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 IGUAZU This morning, explore Iguazu s upper falls area. View some of the more spectacular falls such as the Hermanas, Chico and Mbigua Falls. Hop aboard the park tram and arrive at the Devil s Throat catwalk. A narrow, curved chasm with a drop of 269 feet, the Devil s Throat accounts for more than half of the water that flows through the falls. Enjoy a stroll along the catwalk, snapping photos of Devil s Throat. Next head for the Lower Circuit for a onemile walk through the forest, where we listen and look for local birds. Travel by Zodiac to Devil s Throat Canyon for an intimate view of the falls as the mist saturates the air and the roar drowns out all ambient noise. Return to our hotel for an evening at leisure. BELMOND HOTEL DAS CATARATAS (B,L) WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 & 18 IGUAZU / IGUAZU, BRAZIL / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / U.S. This morning, visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Meander along the boardwalks and enjoy a variety of panoramic vistas and close-ups of the falls. Head back to our hotel and freshen up before boarding flights to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport and connect to independent late-night flights home, arriving in the U.S. on Thursday. (10/17: B,L)

Trip Information DATES October 5 to 18, 2018 (14 days) SIZE 35 participants (single accommodations limited please call for availability) COST* $11,795 per person, double occupancy $13,595 per person,

6 Trip Information DATES October 5 to 18, 2018 (14 days) SIZE 35 participants (single accommodations limited please call for availability) COST* $11,795 per person, double occupancy $13,595 per person, single occupancy *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person INCLUDED 11 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides, porters, drivers and restaurant staff for all group activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Brazilian visa Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days All internal flights as described in our itinerary Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and predeparture materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED International and U.S. domestic airfare Reciprocity taxes Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services AIR ARRANGEMENTS You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart. WHAT TO EXPECT We consider this program to be moderately active. Activities include city walking tours, hikes and strolls along catwalks. All daily tours include one to four miles of walking that might include stairs without handrails, high thresholds and uneven terrain such as cobbled paths and beaches. Our journey at times requires several hours of travel by motor coach, the longest drives being up to three hours. Though internal flights are included in the program cost, luggage will need to be handled by individual travelers at airport customs points where porters are not permitted. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

7 GENERAL BELGRANO MONUMENT, CASA ROSADA, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Terms & Conditions Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve your space. Sign up online at alumni.stanford. edu/trip?argentina2018 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional tripcancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members price. A person traveling as a guest paid for by a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/ goto/membership or call (650) Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in December 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. TELEPHONE (650) travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu California Seller of Travel Program Registration # COPYRIGHT 2017 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTIFIED PAPER IN THE U.S.

Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 TANGOS, GLACIERS AND FALLS October 5 to 18, 2018 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association Great leaders, guides [and] fellow travelers; an opportunity to see an amazing part of our planet.

8 Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA (650) TANGOS, GLACIERS AND FALLS October 5 to 18, 2018 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association Great leaders, guides [and] fellow travelers; an opportunity to see an amazing part of our planet. ROB, 69, AND CAROL WINTHROP, PATAGONIA EXPEDITION, 2017 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

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