Amazon Voyage. Amazon Voyage JANUARY 4-13, BRANDEIS TRAVELERS PRESENTS Amazon Voyage VOYAGE ACCOMMODATIONS EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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1 VOYAGE ACCOMMODATIONS PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID 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. BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT #320 Institutional Advancement Division Brandeis University, Mailstop South Street, Waltham, MA Suites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Master Suites: 9, 10 Zafiro Suite: 19 Massage Indoor Lounge Outdoor Jacuzzi All suites on the vessel come with: Air-conditioning, Twin beds convertible to a California King-size bed, Suites sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, private bathroom with 360 degrees shower (Only in Master Suites), hot running water 24/7 and a basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safety deposit box, mini fridge, binoculars. Gym UPPER DECK Dining Room LOWER DECK UPPER DECK SUITE MASTER SUITE Common areas Indoor Lounge & Outdoor Jacuzzi & Indoor Lounge Observation Deck Exercise Room Massage Room Dining Room Boutique WHAT S INCLUDED: Snorkeling gear and wet suits; 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, and service charges. In summary, everything except international and incabinporterage features Vessel type country airfare; U.S. domestic and international departure taxes; air or Suites (16): ft2. ticketing fee;river Cruise Ship Panoramic view with floor to ceilingtips to naturalist guides and crew; passport fees; and items of a ship fuel surcharges; windows, 8 with private balcony Location personal nature. 19 LOWER DECK SUITE overlooking the Amazon River. 4 Iquitos, Peru interconnected suites ideal forcancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt All CANCELLATION: families. in our office. Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure will be refunded Master suites (2): ft2 with all monies less an administrative charge of $300. Cancellations between 89 and 61 days 90-degree front-facing windows prior to departure are assessed 50 percent of the cost of the voyage. Cancellations Zafiro suite (1): ft2, between and 0 days prior to departure are assessed the full cost of the voyage. 180-degree front 60 facing window with Jacuzzi with Amazon view. 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. If you wish to take an extension, 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: INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS ATTN: BRANDEIS ALUMNI TRAVEL One Environs Park Helena, Alabama Machu Picchu 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 Address City State Phone (H) Fax Person with whom you wish to room: Assign roommate for me on the. Assign roommate for me on the Machu Picchu Extension. Assign roommate for me on the Extension. Smoker Yes No AIR TRANSPORTATION: I/We authorize International Expeditions to: Book my air reservations from to, Peru for an additional cost. (Airfare subject to change until ticketed. $50 ticketing fee will apply.) 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 Brandeis University, International Expeditions and its affiliates 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. (W) CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Credit Card Credit Card # Zip ACCOMMODATIONS: (Limited singles available. Single supplement charges will be applied when required or requested.) DEPARTURE DATE: January 4, 2019 spaces for the Exp. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Delight in luxurious amenities aboard Zafiro, including an indulgent spa & fresh Amazon fusion cuisine. View wildlife on hikes, excursion boat rides & kayaks in the Amazon. Join a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony & Q/A session on medicinal plants. Dance to traditional music during Happy Hour receptions while sampling Zafiro s complimentary soft drinks, Peruvian beer, wine & select cocktails. INSURANCE: Optional travel protection information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation form and deposit. ZAFIRO SUITE AMAZON VOYAGE RESERVATION CERTIFICATE Please guarantee Categories OBSERVATION DECK (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.) BRANDEIS TRAVELERS PRESENTS 10-DAY EXPEDITION

2 Rainforest walk Kayaking in Amazon tributary 10-DAY AMAZON VOYAGE Lower Deck Suite Upper Deck Suite DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, I invite you to join Brandeis Travelers on an amazing 10-day voyage to explore the spectacular Plaza das Armas, $5,698 $7,998 $6,098 $8,398 biodiversity of the Amazon, January 4-13, Day 1 Wednesday The Amazon has stirred the imaginations of dreamers and explorers for centuries for good reason. Twenty percent of the world s freshwater and thirty-three percent of the world s species are here. Master Suite In partnership with outstanding naturalist guides from Amazonia, this tour will be led by Dan $6,498 L. Perlman, Brandeis professor of biology and environmental studies. Prof. Perlman will enrich the $12,996 Zafiro Suite Triple Occupancy $6,998 $13,996 $5,998 In-Country Airfare $409 Limited lower deck suites available with no single supplement fee. 2-DAY LIMA PRE-EXTENSION $798 $1,098 6-DAY MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO POST-EXTENSION $3,499 $4,499 In-Country Airfare Park Fee $409 $192 AMAZON VOYAGE MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO JANUARY 2-4, 2019 JANUARY 12-19, 2019 ARRIVE LIMA Arrive in, Peru, where COLONIAL LIMA Tour historic, visiting Day 1 Friday ARRIVE LIMA Fly independently to, and overnight at the Swissôtel. Day 2 Saturday Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA Fly from Iquitos to and overnight at the Costa de Sol. (B,L) Visit a village school LIMA / IQUITOS / EMBARK Fly over the Andes Casa Aliaga, a private home dating back to the Conquistadors. See to Iquitos, where we enjoy an encounter at the Manatee Research LIMA / CUSCO / URUBAMBA VALLEY Fly to More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and grey Cusco the heart of the Inca Empire. Drive into the historic the Cathedral, where Francisco Pizarro is entombed, and Plaza de Center learning about efforts to save endangered wildlife. Board the and pink river dolphins can be found in the lush, ever-changing Urubamba Valley, stopping in Chinchero to browse Andean Armas. Before lunch, tour the monastery and vast catacombs of riverboat, home for seven days. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling jungle we know simply as The Amazon. Enjoy unprecedented handicrafts. Visit the Urubamba Market and spend tonight at the awe-inspiring beauty and mystery of this complex ecosystem, unlike any other on earth. the Iglesia de San Francisco. (B,L) with your local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) toward the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. (B,L,D) including the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria LIMA Browse at the Indian Market. Later, enjoy Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations on the elegant riverboat Zafiro. This chartered vessel Day 3 Friday blends state-of-the-art design with elegantly appointed, air-conditioned suites for comfort. a guided visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, where we can view Days 3-8 Sunday-Friday 3,000 years of Peruvian pre-columbian history. Dinner is at the Spend the next six nights aboard a comfortable riverboat navigating Museum. (B) deep into the tributaries of the Amazon a web of forests and lakes Daily excursions allow you to walk jungle paths and discover the secrets hidden in narrow tributaries. In the wilderness be amazed by the symphony of cicadas and tree frogs after a downpour. Against and flashes of butterflies. or kayak, flanked by forest and river, experience an array of wildlife, including three-toed sloths, here, from huge ringed kingfishers to prehistoric hoatzins and chattering parrots. I hope you will join us for a uniquely Brandeisian experience that features stimulating conversations with your fellow travelers and offers the comradery and connection with other intellectually curious alumni and friends. the Amazon as few people ever will. Make your reservations today as accommodations aboard this small ship are limited and expected to fill quickly. Sincerely, For more information contact International Expeditions: F. Patricia Fisher Vice President, Alumni Relations Brandeis University Whitney Holderfield (800) ext Whitney.Holderfield@ietravel.com AMAZON RIVER & TRIBUTARIES that pulsates with a chorus of birdlife, far-off calls of primates a backdrop of jungle and surging water, create moments of a lifetime. As you sit in a small skiff Immerse yourself in the rainforest that breathes life into our entire planet, and experience LIMA PRE-EXTENSION you are met and transferred to the Swissotel. (Meals Aloft) Day 2 Thursday The Lost City of Machu Picchu tour with his knowledge of tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. Discover pink dolphins and many species of primates. Some of the best bird watching in the world is found Hoatzin FACULTY LEADER DAN PERLMAN Dan Perlman is a professor of biology and environmental studies at Brandeis, where he has taught tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. He also serves as associate provost of innovation in education and is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. He has co-authored three textbooks on conservation biology and ecology: Practical Ecology for Planners, Developers, and Citizens, Conserving Earth s Biodiversity and Biodiversity: Exploring Values and Priorities in Conservation. In addition, he developed a web site ( from which he freely distributes teaching materials he has developed for ecology and environmental studies. He has been awarded university-wide teaching awards at Brandeis (the Student Union Teaching Award twice and the Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching once) and at Harvard (the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching). He received his PhD from Harvard. Prof. Perlman has also led three previous Brandeis Travelers trips to Alaska, the Galápagos Islands, and to Australia/New Zealand. PERU Iquitos SOUTH AMERICA Río Amazonas 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 pre-dawn birding, enriching Nauta Río Ucayali Requena Ranger Station nights at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. (B,L,D Daily) OLLANTAYTAMBO / SACSAYHUAMÁN / fishing! Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we CUSCO Catch the morning train back to the Sacred Valley. visit villages perched along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic Explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, opportunity to stroll through their gardens learning about where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the medicinal plants from a local Shaman. Depending on the Sacred Valley. After a Paso Fino horse show at Wayra Ranch, villages visited during your voyage, you may also see an IE- continue to Cusco. We stop at Sacsayhuamán a huge fortress funded water treatment tower or home filtration systems. of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain. Spend two nights at the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) CUSCO Stroll the streets of Cusco, exploring Expedition Leader and the ship s team of world-class naturalists, Day 14 Thursday while Zafiro s attentive 22-member crew ensures exceptional the Koricancha also known as Santo Domingo, Santa Catalina Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA / DEPART At the Pilpintu- Convent and the Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before a farewell dinner featuring Andean fare. (B,L,D) CUSCO / LIMA / EN ROUTE After a morning at wasi Rescue Center, see two- and three- toed sloth, red uakari Day 15 Friday and even a jaguar which have all been rescued. Return to, leisure fly back across the Andes to. Relax in your dayroom until where dayrooms are provided until your flight home. (B,L) time to transfer to the airport this evening for flights home. (B,L) VOYAGE ROUTE the ruins. A full day is available to return to Machu Picchu or explore our hotel s extensive orchid gardens. Spend the next two Day 13 Wednesday service in the wild. (B,L,D Daily) PACAYA-SAMIRIA RESERVE MACHU PICCHU Board the train to Machu Picchu, where we spend the afternoon exploring presentations, school visits in local villages and even piranha Pointing out details no guidebook could provide are your IE Río Marañón Days 11 & 12 Monday & Tuesday country. ARRIVE HOME Arrive back in your home Day 16 Saturday ARRIVE Arrive and connect with your flight home. (Meals Aloft)

3 Rainforest walk Kayaking in Amazon tributary 10-DAY AMAZON VOYAGE Lower Deck Suite Upper Deck Suite DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, I invite you to join Brandeis Travelers on an amazing 10-day voyage to explore the spectacular Plaza das Armas, $5,698 $7,998 $6,098 $8,398 biodiversity of the Amazon, January 4-13, Day 1 Wednesday The Amazon has stirred the imaginations of dreamers and explorers for centuries for good reason. Twenty percent of the world s freshwater and thirty-three percent of the world s species are here. Master Suite In partnership with outstanding naturalist guides from Amazonia, this tour will be led by Dan $6,498 L. Perlman, Brandeis professor of biology and environmental studies. Prof. Perlman will enrich the $12,996 Zafiro Suite Triple Occupancy $6,998 $13,996 $5,998 In-Country Airfare $409 Limited lower deck suites available with no single supplement fee. 2-DAY LIMA PRE-EXTENSION $798 $1,098 6-DAY MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO POST-EXTENSION $3,499 $4,499 In-Country Airfare Park Fee $409 $192 AMAZON VOYAGE MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO JANUARY 2-4, 2019 JANUARY 12-19, 2019 ARRIVE LIMA Arrive in, Peru, where COLONIAL LIMA Tour historic, visiting Day 1 Friday ARRIVE LIMA Fly independently to, and overnight at the Swissôtel. Day 2 Saturday Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA Fly from Iquitos to and overnight at the Costa de Sol. (B,L) Visit a village school LIMA / IQUITOS / EMBARK Fly over the Andes Casa Aliaga, a private home dating back to the Conquistadors. See to Iquitos, where we enjoy an encounter at the Manatee Research LIMA / CUSCO / URUBAMBA VALLEY Fly to More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and grey Cusco the heart of the Inca Empire. Drive into the historic the Cathedral, where Francisco Pizarro is entombed, and Plaza de Center learning about efforts to save endangered wildlife. Board the and pink river dolphins can be found in the lush, ever-changing Urubamba Valley, stopping in Chinchero to browse Andean Armas. Before lunch, tour the monastery and vast catacombs of riverboat, home for seven days. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling jungle we know simply as The Amazon. Enjoy unprecedented handicrafts. Visit the Urubamba Market and spend tonight at the awe-inspiring beauty and mystery of this complex ecosystem, unlike any other on earth. the Iglesia de San Francisco. (B,L) with your local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) toward the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. (B,L,D) including the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria LIMA Browse at the Indian Market. Later, enjoy Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations on the elegant riverboat Zafiro. This chartered vessel Day 3 Friday blends state-of-the-art design with elegantly appointed, air-conditioned suites for comfort. a guided visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, where we can view Days 3-8 Sunday-Friday 3,000 years of Peruvian pre-columbian history. Dinner is at the Spend the next six nights aboard a comfortable riverboat navigating Museum. (B) deep into the tributaries of the Amazon a web of forests and lakes Daily excursions allow you to walk jungle paths and discover the secrets hidden in narrow tributaries. In the wilderness be amazed by the symphony of cicadas and tree frogs after a downpour. Against and flashes of butterflies. or kayak, flanked by forest and river, experience an array of wildlife, including three-toed sloths, here, from huge ringed kingfishers to prehistoric hoatzins and chattering parrots. I hope you will join us for a uniquely Brandeisian experience that features stimulating conversations with your fellow travelers and offers the comradery and connection with other intellectually curious alumni and friends. the Amazon as few people ever will. Make your reservations today as accommodations aboard this small ship are limited and expected to fill quickly. Sincerely, For more information contact International Expeditions: F. Patricia Fisher Vice President, Alumni Relations Brandeis University Whitney Holderfield (800) ext Whitney.Holderfield@ietravel.com AMAZON RIVER & TRIBUTARIES that pulsates with a chorus of birdlife, far-off calls of primates a backdrop of jungle and surging water, create moments of a lifetime. As you sit in a small skiff Immerse yourself in the rainforest that breathes life into our entire planet, and experience LIMA PRE-EXTENSION you are met and transferred to the Swissotel. (Meals Aloft) Day 2 Thursday The Lost City of Machu Picchu tour with his knowledge of tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. Discover pink dolphins and many species of primates. Some of the best bird watching in the world is found Hoatzin FACULTY LEADER DAN L. PERLMAN Dan L. Perlman is a professor of biology and environmental studies at Brandeis, where he has taught tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. He also serves as associate provost of innovation in education and is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. He has co-authored three textbooks on conservation biology and ecology: Practical Ecology for Planners, Developers, and Citizens, Conserving Earth s Biodiversity and Biodiversity: Exploring Values and Priorities in Conservation. In addition, he developed a web site ( from which he freely distributes teaching materials he has developed for ecology and environmental studies. He has been awarded university-wide teaching awards at Brandeis (the Student Union Teaching Award twice and the Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching once) and at Harvard (the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching). He received his PhD from Harvard. Prof. Perlman has also led three previous Brandeis Travelers trips to Alaska, the Galápagos Islands, and to Australia/New Zealand. PERU Iquitos SOUTH AMERICA Río Amazonas 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 pre-dawn birding, enriching Nauta Río Ucayali Requena Ranger Station nights at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. (B,L,D Daily) OLLANTAYTAMBO / SACSAYHUAMÁN / fishing! Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we CUSCO Catch the morning train back to the Sacred Valley. visit villages perched along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic Explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, opportunity to stroll through their gardens learning about where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the medicinal plants from a local Shaman. Depending on the Sacred Valley. After a Paso Fino horse show at Wayra Ranch, villages visited during your voyage, you may also see an IE- continue to Cusco. We stop at Sacsayhuamán a huge fortress funded water treatment tower or home filtration systems. of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain. Spend two nights at the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) CUSCO Stroll the streets of Cusco, exploring Expedition Leader and the ship s team of world-class naturalists, Day 14 Thursday while Zafiro s attentive 22-member crew ensures exceptional the Koricancha also known as Santo Domingo, Santa Catalina Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA / DEPART At the Pilpintu- Convent and the Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before a farewell dinner featuring Andean fare. (B,L,D) CUSCO / LIMA / EN ROUTE After a morning at wasi Rescue Center, see two- and three- toed sloth, red uakari Day 15 Friday and even a jaguar which have all been rescued. Return to, leisure fly back across the Andes to. Relax in your dayroom until where dayrooms are provided until your flight home. (B,L) time to transfer to the airport this evening for flights home. (B,L) VOYAGE ROUTE the ruins. A full day is available to return to Machu Picchu or explore our hotel s extensive orchid gardens. Spend the next two Day 13 Wednesday service in the wild. (B,L,D Daily) PACAYA-SAMIRIA RESERVE MACHU PICCHU Board the train to Machu Picchu, where we spend the afternoon exploring presentations, school visits in local villages and even piranha Pointing out details no guidebook could provide are your IE Río Marañón Days 11 & 12 Monday & Tuesday country. ARRIVE HOME Arrive back in your home Day 16 Saturday ARRIVE Arrive and connect with your flight home. (Meals Aloft)

4 Rainforest walk Kayaking in Amazon tributary 10-DAY AMAZON VOYAGE Lower Deck Suite Upper Deck Suite DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, I invite you to join Brandeis Travelers on an amazing 10-day voyage to explore the spectacular Plaza das Armas, $5,698 $7,998 $6,098 $8,398 biodiversity of the Amazon, January 4-13, Day 1 Wednesday The Amazon has stirred the imaginations of dreamers and explorers for centuries for good reason. Twenty percent of the world s freshwater and thirty-three percent of the world s species are here. Master Suite In partnership with outstanding naturalist guides from Amazonia, this tour will be led by Dan $6,498 L. Perlman, Brandeis professor of biology and environmental studies. Prof. Perlman will enrich the $12,996 Zafiro Suite Triple Occupancy $6,998 $13,996 $5,998 In-Country Airfare $409 Limited lower deck suites available with no single supplement fee. 2-DAY LIMA PRE-EXTENSION $798 $1,098 6-DAY MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO POST-EXTENSION $3,499 $4,499 In-Country Airfare Park Fee $409 $192 AMAZON VOYAGE MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO JANUARY 2-4, 2019 JANUARY 12-19, 2019 ARRIVE LIMA Arrive in, Peru, where COLONIAL LIMA Tour historic, visiting Day 1 Friday ARRIVE LIMA Fly independently to, and overnight at the Swissôtel. Day 2 Saturday Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA Fly from Iquitos to and overnight at the Costa de Sol. (B,L) Visit a village school LIMA / IQUITOS / EMBARK Fly over the Andes Casa Aliaga, a private home dating back to the Conquistadors. See to Iquitos, where we enjoy an encounter at the Manatee Research LIMA / CUSCO / URUBAMBA VALLEY Fly to More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and grey Cusco the heart of the Inca Empire. Drive into the historic the Cathedral, where Francisco Pizarro is entombed, and Plaza de Center learning about efforts to save endangered wildlife. Board the and pink river dolphins can be found in the lush, ever-changing Urubamba Valley, stopping in Chinchero to browse Andean Armas. Before lunch, tour the monastery and vast catacombs of riverboat, home for seven days. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling jungle we know simply as The Amazon. Enjoy unprecedented handicrafts. Visit the Urubamba Market and spend tonight at the awe-inspiring beauty and mystery of this complex ecosystem, unlike any other on earth. the Iglesia de San Francisco. (B,L) with your local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) toward the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. (B,L,D) including the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria LIMA Browse at the Indian Market. Later, enjoy Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations on the elegant riverboat Zafiro. This chartered vessel Day 3 Friday blends state-of-the-art design with elegantly appointed, air-conditioned suites for comfort. a guided visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, where we can view Days 3-8 Sunday-Friday 3,000 years of Peruvian pre-columbian history. Dinner is at the Spend the next six nights aboard a comfortable riverboat navigating Museum. (B) deep into the tributaries of the Amazon a web of forests and lakes Daily excursions allow you to walk jungle paths and discover the secrets hidden in narrow tributaries. In the wilderness be amazed by the symphony of cicadas and tree frogs after a downpour. Against and flashes of butterflies. or kayak, flanked by forest and river, experience an array of wildlife, including three-toed sloths, here, from huge ringed kingfishers to prehistoric hoatzins and chattering parrots. I hope you will join us for a uniquely Brandeisian experience that features stimulating conversations with your fellow travelers and offers the comradery and connection with other intellectually curious alumni and friends. the Amazon as few people ever will. Make your reservations today as accommodations aboard this small ship are limited and expected to fill quickly. Sincerely, For more information contact International Expeditions: F. Patricia Fisher Vice President, Alumni Relations Brandeis University Whitney Holderfield (800) ext Whitney.Holderfield@ietravel.com AMAZON RIVER & TRIBUTARIES that pulsates with a chorus of birdlife, far-off calls of primates a backdrop of jungle and surging water, create moments of a lifetime. As you sit in a small skiff Immerse yourself in the rainforest that breathes life into our entire planet, and experience LIMA PRE-EXTENSION you are met and transferred to the Swissotel. (Meals Aloft) Day 2 Thursday The Lost City of Machu Picchu tour with his knowledge of tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. Discover pink dolphins and many species of primates. Some of the best bird watching in the world is found Hoatzin FACULTY LEADER DAN PERLMAN Dan Perlman is a professor of biology and environmental studies at Brandeis, where he has taught tropical ecology, conservation biology and animal behavior. He also serves as associate provost of innovation in education and is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. He has co-authored three textbooks on conservation biology and ecology: Practical Ecology for Planners, Developers, and Citizens, Conserving Earth s Biodiversity and Biodiversity: Exploring Values and Priorities in Conservation. In addition, he developed a web site ( from which he freely distributes teaching materials he has developed for ecology and environmental studies. He has been awarded university-wide teaching awards at Brandeis (the Student Union Teaching Award twice and the Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching once) and at Harvard (the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching). He received his PhD from Harvard. Prof. Perlman has also led three previous Brandeis Travelers trips to Alaska, the Galápagos Islands, and to Australia/New Zealand. PERU Iquitos SOUTH AMERICA Río Amazonas 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 pre-dawn birding, enriching Nauta Río Ucayali Requena Ranger Station nights at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. (B,L,D Daily) OLLANTAYTAMBO / SACSAYHUAMÁN / fishing! Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we CUSCO Catch the morning train back to the Sacred Valley. visit villages perched along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic Explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, opportunity to stroll through their gardens learning about where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the medicinal plants from a local Shaman. Depending on the Sacred Valley. After a Paso Fino horse show at Wayra Ranch, villages visited during your voyage, you may also see an IE- continue to Cusco. We stop at Sacsayhuamán a huge fortress funded water treatment tower or home filtration systems. of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain. Spend two nights at the Aranwa Hotel. (B,L,D) CUSCO Stroll the streets of Cusco, exploring Expedition Leader and the ship s team of world-class naturalists, Day 14 Thursday while Zafiro s attentive 22-member crew ensures exceptional the Koricancha also known as Santo Domingo, Santa Catalina Day 9 Saturday IQUITOS / LIMA / DEPART At the Pilpintu- Convent and the Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before a farewell dinner featuring Andean fare. (B,L,D) CUSCO / LIMA / EN ROUTE After a morning at wasi Rescue Center, see two- and three- toed sloth, red uakari Day 15 Friday and even a jaguar which have all been rescued. Return to, leisure fly back across the Andes to. Relax in your dayroom until where dayrooms are provided until your flight home. (B,L) time to transfer to the airport this evening for flights home. (B,L) VOYAGE ROUTE the ruins. A full day is available to return to Machu Picchu or explore our hotel s extensive orchid gardens. Spend the next two Day 13 Wednesday service in the wild. (B,L,D Daily) PACAYA-SAMIRIA RESERVE MACHU PICCHU Board the train to Machu Picchu, where we spend the afternoon exploring presentations, school visits in local villages and even piranha Pointing out details no guidebook could provide are your IE Río Marañón Days 11 & 12 Monday & Tuesday country. ARRIVE HOME Arrive back in your home Day 16 Saturday ARRIVE Arrive and connect with your flight home. (Meals Aloft)

5 VOYAGE ACCOMMODATIONS PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID 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. BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT #320 Institutional Advancement Division Brandeis University, Mailstop South Street, Waltham, MA Suites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Master Suites: 9, 10 Zafiro Suite: 19 Massage Indoor Lounge Outdoor Jacuzzi All suites on the vessel come with: Air-conditioning, Twin beds convertible to a California King-size bed, Suites sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, private bathroom with 360 degrees shower (Only in Master Suites), hot running water 24/7 and a basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safety deposit box, mini fridge, binoculars. Gym UPPER DECK Dining Room LOWER DECK UPPER DECK SUITE MASTER SUITE Common areas Indoor Lounge & Outdoor Jacuzzi & Indoor Lounge Observation Deck Exercise Room Massage Room Dining Room Boutique WHAT S INCLUDED: Snorkeling gear and wet suits; 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, and service charges. In summary, everything except international and incabinporterage features Vessel type country airfare; U.S. domestic and international departure taxes; air or Suites (16): ft2. ticketing fee;river Cruise Ship Panoramic view with floor to ceilingtips to naturalist guides and crew; passport fees; and items of a ship fuel surcharges; windows, 8 with private balcony Location personal nature. 19 LOWER DECK SUITE overlooking the Amazon River. 4 Iquitos, Peru interconnected suites ideal forcancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt All CANCELLATION: families. in our office. Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure will be refunded Master suites (2): ft2 with all monies less an administrative charge of $300. Cancellations between 89 and 61 days 90-degree front-facing windows prior to departure are assessed 50 percent of the cost of the voyage. Cancellations Zafiro suite (1): ft2, between and 0 days prior to departure are assessed the full cost of the voyage. 180-degree front 60 facing window with Jacuzzi with Amazon view. 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. If you wish to take an extension, 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: INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS ATTN: BRANDEIS ALUMNI TRAVEL One Environs Park Helena, Alabama Machu Picchu 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 Address City State Phone (H) Fax Person with whom you wish to room: Assign roommate for me on the. Assign roommate for me on the Machu Picchu Extension. Assign roommate for me on the Extension. Smoker Yes No AIR TRANSPORTATION: I/We authorize International Expeditions to: Book my air reservations from to, Peru for an additional cost. (Airfare subject to change until ticketed. $50 ticketing fee will apply.) 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 Brandeis University, International Expeditions and its affiliates 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. (W) CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Credit Card Credit Card # Zip ACCOMMODATIONS: (Limited singles available. Single supplement charges will be applied when required or requested.) DEPARTURE DATE: January 4, 2019 spaces for the Exp. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Delight in luxurious amenities aboard Zafiro, including an indulgent spa & fresh Amazon fusion cuisine. View wildlife on hikes, excursion boat rides & kayaks in the Amazon. Join a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony & Q/A session on medicinal plants. Dance to traditional music during Happy Hour receptions while sampling Zafiro s complimentary soft drinks, Peruvian beer, wine & select cocktails. INSURANCE: Optional travel protection information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation form and deposit. ZAFIRO SUITE AMAZON VOYAGE RESERVATION CERTIFICATE Please guarantee Categories OBSERVATION DECK (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.) BRANDEIS TRAVELERS PRESENTS 10-DAY EXPEDITION

6 VOYAGE ACCOMMODATIONS PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID 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. BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT #320 Institutional Advancement Division Brandeis University, Mailstop South Street, Waltham, MA Suites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Master Suites: 9, 10 Zafiro Suite: 19 Massage Indoor Lounge Outdoor Jacuzzi All suites on the vessel come with: Air-conditioning, Twin beds convertible to a California King-size bed, Suites sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, private bathroom with 360 degrees shower (Only in Master Suites), hot running water 24/7 and a basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safety deposit box, mini fridge, binoculars. Gym UPPER DECK Dining Room LOWER DECK UPPER DECK SUITE MASTER SUITE Common areas Indoor Lounge & Outdoor Jacuzzi & Indoor Lounge Observation Deck Exercise Room Massage Room Dining Room Boutique WHAT S INCLUDED: Snorkeling gear and wet suits; 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, and service charges. In summary, everything except international and incabinporterage features Vessel type country airfare; U.S. domestic and international departure taxes; air or Suites (16): ft2. ticketing fee;river Cruise Ship Panoramic view with floor to ceilingtips to naturalist guides and crew; passport fees; and items of a ship fuel surcharges; windows, 8 with private balcony Location personal nature. 19 LOWER DECK SUITE overlooking the Amazon River. 4 Iquitos, Peru interconnected suites ideal forcancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt All CANCELLATION: families. in our office. Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure will be refunded Master suites (2): ft2 with all monies less an administrative charge of $300. Cancellations between 89 and 61 days 90-degree front-facing windows prior to departure are assessed 50 percent of the cost of the voyage. Cancellations Zafiro suite (1): ft2, between and 0 days prior to departure are assessed the full cost of the voyage. 180-degree front 60 facing window with Jacuzzi with Amazon view. 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. If you wish to take an extension, 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: INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS ATTN: BRANDEIS ALUMNI TRAVEL One Environs Park Helena, Alabama Machu Picchu 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 Address City State Phone (H) Fax Person with whom you wish to room: Assign roommate for me on the. Assign roommate for me on the Machu Picchu Extension. Assign roommate for me on the Extension. Smoker Yes No AIR TRANSPORTATION: I/We authorize International Expeditions to: Book my air reservations from to, Peru for an additional cost. (Airfare subject to change until ticketed. $50 ticketing fee will apply.) 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 Brandeis University, International Expeditions and its affiliates 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. (W) CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Credit Card Credit Card # Zip ACCOMMODATIONS: (Limited singles available. Single supplement charges will be applied when required or requested.) DEPARTURE DATE: January 4, 2019 spaces for the Exp. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Delight in luxurious amenities aboard Zafiro, including an indulgent spa & fresh Amazon fusion cuisine. View wildlife on hikes, excursion boat rides & kayaks in the Amazon. Join a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony & Q/A session on medicinal plants. Dance to traditional music during Happy Hour receptions while sampling Zafiro s complimentary soft drinks, Peruvian beer, wine & select cocktails. INSURANCE: Optional travel protection information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation form and deposit. ZAFIRO SUITE AMAZON VOYAGE RESERVATION CERTIFICATE Please guarantee Categories OBSERVATION DECK (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.) BRANDEIS TRAVELERS PRESENTS 10-DAY EXPEDITION