ABA TRAVEL: PERU unusual journey with R. Crusoe & Son

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1 ABA TRAVEL: PERU unusual journey with R. Crusoe & Son Lima Dear American Bar Association Members, I want to invite you to join other ABA members on a spectacular visit to Peru where you will experience the richness of both its ancient and modern cultures. Because the trip takes place in early September, it has an extremely limited reservation window. I think you will agree that this is a fabulous opportunity and hope you are able to take advantage of it. Our good friends at R. Crusoe & Son have developed a fascinating journey to Lima, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Travelers will meet interesting locals, share in a special private dinner, or pachamanca, and explore ancient Incan settlements all in the good company of fellow ABA members. The travel schedule also allows plenty of free time to relax or further explore on your own the wonders of Peru. This would be the first of many ABA Travel excursions. There are limited spots available for this trip so please register early. Registration closes June 23, Larry Gill Deputy Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer ABA Leisure T he Inca master masons, worshippers of the sun, and rulers of Peru. That is, until one particularly heady conquistador rode into town and single-handedly wiped out an entire civilization. Today Peru, gentle South American republic, is a mix of ancient temples and Spanish colonialism. Except in Machu Picchu, where for four centuries or so Inca and Inca alone reached for the sun from a peak 2,000 feet above the rain forest. Come explore the riches of Peru. Study the still mysterious Inca. Acquaint yourself with stories of brash explorers. During our journey, we stay at luxurious hotels, indulge in fine cuisine, and tour with exceptional local guides. Arrive in Lima, Peru s capital city (traveling to South America is easy there s little if any time change, so jetlag isn t an issue). Rest up at the luxurious Miraflores Park Hotel, then we re off to explore the city s colonial architecture. Founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima was the capital of Spain s South American colony for 300 years. On day 2, beyond the city limits in the town of Villa, we sit down to a private lunch at a hacienda and watch a Paso horse demonstration. Paso is a breed of saddle horse distinguished by a smooth lateral gait. It was bred in Peru specifically for overseers who traveled across plantations. Back in Lima, at the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera 1 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

2 From above, the Maras salt flats resemble a mammoth mosaic in brown and white. Sacred Valley. we view fine pre-columbian artifacts. On day 3, fly from Lima to Cusco, then drive into Peru s Sacred Valley, heartland of the Inca Empire. In the town of Pisac, peruse the market and view ancient Inca terraces. We will sit down to lunch at Hacienda Huayo Ccari, owned by a well-known Cusco family. Then we participate in a private pachamama, an old Andean ceremony in which a shaman makes offerings of native cereals, grains, fruits, coca leaves, and corn beer to Mother Earth. Our homebase in the Sacred Valley? The lovely Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado, set among verdant fields and towering mountains on the banks of the Urubamba River. Our explorations continue on day 4 at the salt pans of Maras, which span across a hill above the valley. They were created by the Inca during the 1400s. In the town of Chinchero, we will visit the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, where the director, Nilda Callanaupa, speaks with us about the work done here and its importance to modern-day Peru. Then we head to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca ruin in which today s small population still uses the original Inca fortress and surrounding structures in daily life. Dinner this evening is quite special a private pachamanca, an Andean meal in which meat and vegetables are cooked in an earthen oven set into the ground. After our meal, we are treated to a performance of song and dance by local artists. Traditional weavers in Chinchero show us how it s done. The following morning, we catch the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, where we have a guided tour. It is believed that this Inca city was abandoned before conquistadors ransacked and conquered Peru. This would explain why it sat undisturbed for hundreds of years before Yale University professor Hiram Bingham discovered the Lost City, virtually untouched, in Archaeologists and anthropologists theorize that Machu Picchu served as a religious center for the Inca. The complex s grassy central court is surrounded by almost 200 houses, palaces, and temples constructed of dry (mortarless) masonry. Machu Picchu. One of the world s most exquisite archaeological sites, 2,000 feet up in the Andes. 2 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

3 But perhaps most impressive is the site s setting dramatically perched atop a 2,000-foot high ridge overlooking the Urubamba River. Our hotel at Machu Picchu is the Sanctuary Lodge, a Belmond (formerly known as Orient-Express) property and the only hotel situated right at the entrance to the archaeological site. This means we have easy access to the site from early morning, before other visitors arrive, to late afternoon, when most visitors have left. Take time at the site the next morning. Climb Huayna Picchu, hike to the Sun Gate, or continue exploring the main site. Lima We train back to Cusco for time in this charming city. Our hotel in town is Palacio Nazarenas, another Belmond property, this one on a tranquil plaza. This former palace and convent has emerged from Air travel Land travel years of restoration to become one of the city s most exclusive hotels. Dr. Peter Frost, author and expedition leader, presents a lecture on Inca history on day 7. Then we explore historic Cusco including the Inca Sun Temple, Plaza de Armas, and the colonial cathedral. We regroup for lunch in Cusco, then head to Sacsayhuaman to see fine examples of dry Inca masonry using enormous stones. On day 8, we will tour the San Blas neighborhood, where Cusco s artists and artisans work along narrow cobbled streets, then visit the Pre-Colombian Art Museum (MAP). Enjoy lunch and the remainder of the day at leisure before we gather for a festive farewell dinner. We fly back to Lima on day 9, where a dayroom awaits for your use. Enjoy time at leisure before your late-night flight home. ABA Travel: Peru Days. Day 1: United States; Lima, Peru Wednesday, 30 September 2015 Fly to Lima, transfer to hotel. Miraflores Hotel. Day 2: Lima, Villa Thursday, 1 October 2015 Colonial architecture, drive to Villa, private hacienda lunch and Paso horse demonstration, return to Lima, Museo Rafael Larco Herrera. Miraflores Park Hotel. Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco PERU To book this journey, Nina Choi at nchoi@rcrusoe.com. or call her at Day 3: Cusco, Sacred Valley Friday, 2 October 2015 Fly to Cusco, drive into Sacred Valley, Pisac, pachamama ceremony, evening at leisure. Hotel Rio Sagrado. Day 4: Sacred Valley Saturday, 3 October 2015 Maras salt pans, Chincheros weaving center, Ollantaytambo, private pachamanca dinner, local cultural performance. Hotel Rio Sagrado. Day 5: Machu Picchu Sunday, 4 October 2015 Train to Machu Picchu, tour ancient site. Sanctuary Lodge. Day 6: Machu Picchu, Cusco Monday, 5 October 2015 Independent time at Machu Picchu, option to climb Huayna Picchu or hike to the Sun Gate, train to Cusco, hotel checkin. Palacio Nazarenes. Day 7-8: Cusco Tuesday & Wednesday, 6-7 October 2015 Lecture on Inca history by author Peter Frost, historic Cusco including Inca Sun Temple, Plaza de Armas, and cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, Pre-Colombian Art Museum, leisure time, farewell dinner. Palacio Nazarenes. Day 9: Lima: United States Thursday, 8 October 2015 Fly to Lima, dayroom available, leisure time, fly home. Cusco. One part Inca, one part Spanish colonial. Please note: This itinerary is subject to change. 3 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

4 BOOKING DEADLINE: TUESDAY, 23 JUNE After that date, reservations are offered on a space-available basis. Contact Nina Choi at nchoi@rcrusoe.com or call Tour Price Per person sharing room... $7,490 Single supplement... $2,780 Internal air per person (nonrefundable)...$490 This tour is sold as described. There are no refunds for unused portions of these segments. The tour price is based on a minimum number of 20 travelers as well as present currency exchange and fuel rates. If fewer than the minimum number of travelers participate, or if there is a major change in exchange rates or a fuel surcharge, a price supplement may apply and/or the itinerary may be adjusted. After booking, travelers receive a confirmation. Expect a detailed itinerary a few weeks before departure. R. Crusoe strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. If you have a pre-existing health condition, be sure to purchase this insurance within 21 days of booking. Eligibility All travelers should be in good health and able to walk during touring. This tour requires travelers to walk on uneven and possibly slippery surfaces and to go up and down stairs. Some venues on this tour might not have elevators available. Some areas prohibit coaches, so walking is mandatory. By forwarding the payment for this tour, the traveler certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or others. It is essential that persons with any medical problems or related dietary restrictions inform R. Crusoe well before departure. All travelers are expected to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. tour escort and porters; professional local guide throughout, and additional staff as needed; tour development and planning; reservation management by R. Crusoe senior travel consultant; and preparation and delivery of preliminary and final documents. Exclusions International airfare; internal airfare (priced separately); costs of passports; personal expenses such as laundry and meals not listed, beverages (mixed drinks), room service, excess baggage fees, sightseeing listed as optional; communication charges, and personal insurance. Travel Insurance R. Crusoe strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. Airfare Air travel between the United States and Peru is not included in the price of the tour. Please note: Internal air is nonrefundable at all times. Registration Full payment is required at the time you book. Payment can be made by personal check, Visa, Discover/Nova, or MasterCard. Cancellation Cancellations less than 90 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit as a percentage of tour cost: days, 35 percent; days, 50 percent; 29 days or less, 100 percent. Meals All breakfasts are included, plus at least one lunch or dinner each day. Inclusions Accommodations based on double occupancy; arrival and departure airport transfers; ground transportation and sightseeing as indicated; local wine and beer with included meals; lectures and special events; hotel taxes; entrance fees to museums and places of interest as included in the program; baggage handling at hotel; gratuities for local guides, drivers, 4 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

5 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FORM ABA TRAVEL: PERU 2015 Please return the two pages of this completed form by by fax ( ), or by mail to R. Crusoe & Son, 566 W. Adams Street, Suite 505, Chicago, IL Any questions? Contact Nina Choi at or Traveler Name (s) Date: TOUR RESERVATION q PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $7,490 q SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,780 PER PERSON INTERNAL AIR (NONREFUNDABLE) $490 BOOKING DEADLINE: Tuesday, 23 June 2015 After that date, reservations are offered on a space-available basis. Full payment is required to guarantee your reservation for this tour. Payment by personal check is preferred. In addition, payment may be made using the credit cards listed below. Method of Payment: q Personal check (made payable to R. Crusoe & Son) q Visa q MasterCard q Discover/Nova $ Amount to charge Credit Card Number Cardholder s Name (as it appears on the card) Expiration Date Month/Year Security Code On Back of Card Billing Address City State Zip Code Shipping Address (if different from billing address) City State Zip Code Cardholder s Daytime Telephone Number Cardholder s Evening Telephone Number Cardholder s Address Cardholder s Signature q Yes, I have read and signed the Terms & Conditions on the following pages. Payment constitutes acceptance of the Terms & Conditions as stated. T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S On the advancement of payment, the payor acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the specific inclusions, exclusions, registration, and cancellation policies of the tour, the terms and conditions listed below, and that he or she agrees to be bound by them. Signature above authorizes payment to R. Crusoe & Son ( R. Crusoe ) for all tour charges. This tour is sold as described, and R. Crusoe makes no refund for unused portions of the tour. Cancellation penalties apply. Full terms and conditions are provided to American Bar Association travelers prior to booking. After booking, travelers receive a confirmation. Expect a detailed itinerary a few weeks before departure. This itinerary is subject to change. 5 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

6 Traveler Name(s) Date: T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S Arrangements: Quoted tour prices include planning, handling, and operational charges and are quoted in U.S. dollars based on the current rate of exchange, tariff, and fuel prices. Responsibility: R. Crusoe, the American Bar Association, and its operating partners purchase transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant services, and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control. R. Crusoe and its operating partners cannot, therefore, be liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to person or property that may occur due to (1) a wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary act by others not under direct control of R. Crusoe and its operating partners, (2) defects in, or failures of, any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle, or other means of transportation not under its control, or (3) acts of God. R. Crusoe and its operating partners also reserve the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of any tour or part thereof any person at any time, and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by airline schedule changes, delays, or events beyond its control. R. Crusoe and its operating partners are not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses. Travel Documents: All travel documents (international air tickets, passport) are the traveler s responsibility. It is also the responsibility of the traveler to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents for all applicable destinations and to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, travelers may be denied entry into a particular destination. R. Crusoe is not liable for such denial. Baggage: Baggage handling is at the traveler s risk throughout the tour. Baggage restrictions may apply. If so, R. Crusoe is not responsible for excess baggage fees. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted during situations that involve fellow travelers. This applies when travelers are in restaurants, sightseeing vehicles, trains, air transport, and when participating in group activities. Eligibility: All travelers should be in good health and able to walk during touring. This tour requires travelers to walk on uneven and possibly slippery surfaces and to go up and down stairs. Some venues on this tour might not have elevators available. Some areas prohibit coaches, so walking is mandatory. By forwarding the payment for this tour, the traveler certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or others. It is essential that persons with any medical problems or related dietary restrictions inform R. Crusoe well before departure. All travelers are expected to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Meals: All breakfasts are included, plus at least one lunch or dinner each day of the tour. Travel Insurance: R. Crusoe strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. Prices: Prices are per person and based on a minimum number of 20 travelers as well as present currency exchange rates. If fewer than the minimum number of travelers participate, or there is a major change in exchange rates, a price supplement may apply and/or the itinerary may be adjusted. Inclusions: Accommodations based on double occupancy; arrival and departure airport transfer; ground transportation and sightseeing as indicated; local wine and beer with included meals; lectures and special events; hotel taxes; entrance fees to museums and places of interest as included in the program; baggage handling at hotel; gratuities for local guides, drivers, tour escort and porters; professional local guide throughout, and additional staff as needed; tour development and planning; reservation management by R. Crusoe senior travel consultant; and preparation and delivery of preliminary and final documents. Exclusions: International airfare; internal airfare (priced separately); costs of passports; personal expenses such as laundry and meals not listed, beverages (mixed drinks), room service, excess baggage fees, sightseeing listed as optional; communication charges, and personal insurance. Airfare: Air travel between the U.S. and Peru is not included in the price of the tour. Please note: Internal air is nonrefundable at all times. Registration. Full payment is required at the time you book. Payment can be made by personal check, Visa, Discover/Nova, or MasterCard. Cancellation: Cancellations less than 90 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit as a percentage of tour cost: days, 35 percent; days, 50 percent; 29 days or less, 100 percent R. Crusoe & Son. 28 May 2015 Signature(s) Date: Printed Name(s) 6 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son

7 TOUR PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Waiver, Release of Liability, Permission to Use Name and Recordings In consideration of my participation in the trip for which my execution of this Release and Waiver of Liability and Permission to Use Name and Recordings ( Instrument ) has been requested (the Trip ), to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, discharge and hold harmless the American Bar Association ( ABA ) and its officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the Releasees ), from any and all liability, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, that may arise, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, by reason of any personal injury (including permanent disability or death), illness, damage (including property damage), loss, or expense incurred by me and that arises out of, as a result of, or in connection with my participation in the Trip, whether or not arising out of, as a result of, or in connection with the negligence of any of the Releasees. I understand that the Trip is potentially dangerous. I have received and reviewed the travel itinerary for the Trip and understand and accept the risks involved in traveling on the Trip including those related to foreign political, legal, social, and economic conditions, language barriers, safety hazards, crime, disease, consumption of food, civil unrest or hostilities, terrorism, war, natural disasters and weather conditions, negligent first aid operations or medical treatment, and other risks not known or reasonably foreseeable. I further understand that I could sustain personal injuries, property damage, or even death as a consequence of participating in the Trip. I agree to inform myself about the potential risks associated with the Trip, including reviewing the State Department Consular Travel Information at and the Centers for Disease Control Travelers Information at for health and immunization information. I agree that, at any time during my participation in the Trip, the Releasees or any one of them may take photographs, videotapes, motion pictures or other recordings in any media of my participation in the Trip ( Recordings ) and/or may request statements from me concerning my participation in the Trip ( Statements ) for use on an ABA website, which Recordings and Statements may or may not include identification of me by name. I hereby grant full permission to each of the Releasees, with no obligation to compensate me, to use any Recordings and/or Statements, which may be accompanied by my name, voice, or other identifications, in perpetuity worldwide in any manner (as solely determined by the Releasees) and in any and all media, whether now known or unknown or hereafter devised, including via the Internet, for access by ABA members and/or the public ( Media ). I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the use of any Recordings and/or Statements prior to dissemination on any Media. I hereby grant the ABA the right to edit or otherwise modify any Statements made by me, as long as the substantive meaning of the Statement is unchanged. I hereby retain the right to decline making a Statement, in my sole discretion and at any time, but agree that I may be included in solo or group Recordings, with or without being named, as the Releasees may solely determine and without notice or permission otherwise from me. This Instrument shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. I agree that this Instrument shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions, and that any action or proceeding concerning the meaning or effect of any provision of this Instrument shall be conducted only in the federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, and for such purposes, I expressly submit to the jurisdiction of such courts. For purposes of this Instrument, the term including shall mean including but not limited to. I agree that if any portion of this Instrument is held invalid, the balance of the Instrument shall nonetheless continue in full legal force and effect. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINING A RELEASE AND ENTER INTO IT IN CONSIDERATION OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRIP. PRINTED NAME TRAVELER 1 PRINTED NAME TRAVELER 2 SIGNATURE TRAVELER 1 SIGNATURE TRAVELER 2 DATE 7 ABA Travel 2015 Peru with R. Crusoe & Son