National Parks of the West SPONSORED BY

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1 Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program 245 Mill Street, 2nd Floor Greenwich, CT PRESORTED STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DENVER CO PERMIT NO. 152 View the eruption of Old Faithful, the world s most famous geyser. Gather round the baby grand in the lounge car. EXPERIENCE THE National Parks of the West SPONSORED BY Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program Aboard The GrandLuxe Express Enjoy the beauty of the ever-changing scenery. The observation car on the GrandLuxe Express. The Grand Canyon will amaze you. Journey with the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program through the National Parks of the West June 9-18, 2008

2 TRAIN ROUTE MOTORCOACH ROUTE JOURNEY BEGIN AND END POINTS Grand Teton National Park Cedar City Bryce Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park RESERVATION FORM NAME NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP ( ) ( ) HOME PHONE WORK PHONE ADDRESS Choose Your Payment Options(s): Enclosed is my check for $ ($500 per person) payable to GrandLuxe Rail Journeys. Please charge my deposit of $ ($500 per person), to my: Visa MasterCard Discover CARD # PRINT NAME AS ON CARD Please detach and return to: Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program 245 Mill Street, 2nd Floor Greenwich, CT Or fax to SCHOOL /DEGREE/YEAR SCHOOL /DEGREE/YEAR EXPIRATION DATE Please reserve my cabin on the following rail journey: Trip Name: National Parks of the West Trip Date: June 9-18, 2008 Please Indicate Your Choice of Accommodations: (Cabin descriptions on the following page) Number Bookings by of People Per Person Dec 9, 2007 Vintage Pullman $5,720 $5,470 Single Sleeper $6,970 $6,720 Classic Presidential Suite $7,840 $7,590 Grand Suite $8,220 $7,970 I/we have had the opportunity to read the Terms and Conditions found in the GrandLuxe Rail Journeys brochure. I/We hereby agree to those Terms and Conditions as well as the General Information in this flier. (Every participant 18 and over must sign.) SIGNATURE SIGNATURE DATE DATE Contact Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program at or travelstudy@columbia.edu

3 The 40-mile long Teton Range is the distinguishing feature of Grand Teton National Park. Dear Fellow Columbian, An attentive staff is ready to provide you with first-class service. You'll see a variety of interesting wildlife on your journey in Yellowstone National Park. Recall the nostalgia of a simpler, more romantic time when luxury rail travel reached its pinnacle. From June 9th -18th, 2008 join fellow alumni, family and friends on board North America s premier private train for a spectacular rail journey through the National Parks of the West. Savor the adventure of riding the rails across fresh, breathtaking landscapes as we travel aboard the 140-passenger vintage train the GrandLuxe Express. View the magnificence of the Grand Canyon. Luxury Our programs are classified in three categories: Value, Superior and Luxury With an extensive itinerary traveling from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, the natural beauty and the artistic culture of the West will amaze you. The GrandLuxe Express is one of the most magnificent trains in the world, with carriage cars gathered from museums and private collections throughout North America. This fully restored vintage train is a tribute to the Golden Age of rail travel, without compromising any of the comforts of the modern world. This unique itinerary includes the services of specially selected scholars, naturalists, curators and local guides. Their expertise broadens our understanding and appreciation of the cultural, historic and natural diversity we meet in towns, cities and wilderness areas along the rails. You are free to experience the journey as you wish, whether by hiking with naturalists and guides or by viewing the ever-changing vistas from the plush comfort of the Dome Car with its 360-degree views. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure includes all onboard services and meals, sightseeing and tours. This popular trip through the West fills up quickly, so I urge you to enroll for the National Parks of the West journey soon. For further information, or to make a reservation, please call the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program at , or us at travelstudy@columbia.edu. Cordially yours, Eric Furda `94TC Vice President for Alumni Relations P.S. Please visit our web site at for details and updated information on all of our upcoming programs. Columbia Guest Lecturer We make it a priority to provide a Columbia University guest lecturer who will accompany each program. Education is central to the mission of the Alumni Travel Study Program, and we intend that you will be joined by a guest lecturer. Our lecturers are chosen for the depth of their knowledge as well as their approachability. We trust that their enthusiasm and insight, experienced through formal lectures and informal conversations, will greatly enhance the educational value of the trip. As this brochure goes to press, however, we are unable to guarantee a lecturer. Please feel free to contact our office for an update on the guest lecturer status. The GrandLuxe Express brings you up close to nature that can only be seen by rail.

4 Step aboard and enjoy the incomparable romance of rail travel. Enjoy grand vistas or take in the starry velvet night our glass-enclosed dome car offers 360-degree viewing. Fine dining meets fine views in our elegant vintage dining cars. You re dining in a fine restaurant on rail, presided over by an expert chef who draws on the freshest seasonal ingredients. Relive the Golden Age of Rail in comfort and style in our classic lounge car, complete with a baby grand piano. Your GrandLuxe rail journey includes: 7 nights onboard the GrandLuxe Express Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming 2 nights deluxe hotel in Grand Teton National Park area All meals (from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 10) Complimentary wine with dinner Excursions & lecture series Santa Fe, New Mexico Live entertainment onboard Baggage handling and gratuities to local guides, escorts, and drivers Contact Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program at or travelstudy@columbia.edu Sedona, Arizona

5 The beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park Yellowstone s Fountain Paint Pots. On your journey you re bound to catch sight of many native residents. The striking landscape of Zion National Park. National Parks of the West Itinerary DAY 1 ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Welcome aboard the GrandLuxe Express. Board the GrandLuxe Express Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D) DAY 2 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO One of America s great art and culinary capitals. Choose from the following: World renowned art galleries, shops, and museums Walking tour of the plaza Visit with an artist at their studio Georgia O Keeffe Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Institute of American Indian Arts Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) DAY 3 SEDONA, ARIZONA Indulge in inspiring landscapes. Famous Red Rock Spires Lunch at one of Sedona s top rated restaurants Choose from: Shopping at Sedona s arts and crafts village, Pink Jeep tour Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) DAY 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Your luxury train brings you to one of the world s most spectacular geologic wonders. Lunch at the historic El Tovar Hotel Various activities at the South Rim Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) DAY 5 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA City or wilderness you choose. Choose from: Las Vegas shops and attractions, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) DAY 7 SALT LAKE CITY & PARK CITY, UTAH Discover the many sides of Salt Lake City. Choose from: downtown Salt Lake City tour, Robert Redford s Sundance Resort, Park City Art Walk Train Farewell Dinner Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) DAY 8 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING The world s first national park teems with wildlife and natural wonders. Old Faithful Fountain Paint Pots West Thumb Geyser Basin Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (B,L,D) DAY 9 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING Be awe inspired by sheer mountains that reach straight for the sky. Jenny Lake Church of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel National Museum of Wildlife Art Farewell Dinner Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (B,L,D) DAY 10 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING Say farewell to the GrandLuxe Express and the friends you ve made on your journey. (B) MEALS INCLUDED: B = BREAKFAST L = LUNCH D = DINNER DAY 6 ZION OR BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, FROM CEDAR CITY A showcase of geology and biodiversity. Choose either Zion or Bryce Enjoy Bryce s famous spires called hoodoos or Zion s cliffs and canyons Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED Hotels as indicated in the itinerary first day welcome orientation introductions and briefing nights on board the GrandLuxe Rail Train as indicated in the itinerary farewell reception on the train all meals as described in the brochure soft drinks and house wine with dinner on board the train all excursions and other group activities as described in the brochure complete program of lectures and presentations qualified tour managers throughout the trip baggage handling gratuities to local guides, escorts and drivers amenities package live entertainment on train. NOT INCLUDED Airfare and taxes baggage / cancellation / accident insurance airport or hotel transfers personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, fax charges and taxis liquor traditional gratuities to train staff (approximately $15 per person, per day). EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS Early booking savings are available by booking at least 180 days prior to the departure date. PRICE GUARANTEE GrandLuxe Rail s price guarantee means that the earlier you buy, the more you save. We guarantee that for the dates of your specific trip, the $200 per person early booking savings will be the best offer available. These savings are based on buying 180 days prior to the departure date, as presented in this brochure. If we sell your vacation date at a later time with further discounts, we guarantee we will offer you the better price! This guarantee assures you that planning your vacation will be carefree so buy early and save! RESERVATIONS / INITIAL DEPOSIT To reserve your place on this GrandLuxe Rail program, please contact the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program at 1(866) A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking. Please make checks payable to GrandLuxe Rail and indicate your trip name and departure date on your check. Most major credit cards are also accepted. If paying by credit card you may also fax your reservation to Bookings made 60 days or less prior to departure require payment within 24 hours. FINAL PAYMENT Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. GrandLuxe Rail accepts most major credit cards. CANCELLATION, REFUNDS & TRANSFER FEES Deposits are refundable, less a $250 per person cancellation fee, until 62 days prior to departure. Less than 62 days prior to departure, no refunds can be made (including, but not limited to, additional components such as hotel nights, airfare and optional tours). Name changes are considered a cancellation and applicable fees and / or penalties apply. GrandLuxe Rail and Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program highly recommends travel protection for its passengers. (Purchased Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable.) GrandLuxe Rail has many contractual and financial commitments with hotel properties, transport operators, guiding services and restaurants. Due to these commitments and the costly charges that result from cancellations and / or transfers from passengers, the full cancellation penalty will apply regardless of the reason, or whether the booking is transferred to another tour departure. Cancellation and applicable penalty will be based on the date that the notice is received in the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program office. TRAVEL PROTECTION GrandLuxe Rail Journeys and the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program understand the value of your vacation investment and strongly recommend the purchase of travel protection to safeguard and enhance your experience. Optional insurance coverage is available for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption. We strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. We will send you an application after you make your reservation. ELIGIBILITY & MOBILITY We consider these trips mildly physical programs, involving some walking, stair climbing and elevations over 8,000 feet. Life on the train is relaxed and casual. All members of the trip are expected to be in good health and able to either walk on own or with the assistance of a traveling companion, and enjoy traveling as part of a group. Please advise us of any special medical or dietary conditions. ADA POLICY The GrandLuxe Rail Train was refurbished before the American s with Disabilities Act; and therefore, it does not comply with ADA standards. Certain safety regulations affecting the design of the train may cause difficulty for persons with limited mobility. The carriages cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. The hallways in the sleeping carriages are 24 inches wide, and doorways leading into the cabins are 18 inches wide. Wheelchairs for off train tours must be collapsible and stored in passenger s cabin. Motorized scooters are not permitted due to limited storage availability. EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES: In the event of an act of God, war (declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event circumstances beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, GrandLuxe Rail reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future GrandLuxe Rail journey. RESPONSIBILITY Columbia University, its agents TSS LLC, and operator Grandluxe Rail and affiliates act only as an agent for the passenger with respect to transportation and hotels, and exercise every care possible. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, loss, accident or irregularity in connection with the services of any airplane, ship, motorcoach, train or other conveyance used in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. We cannot accept responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make alterations to this published itinerary. GrandLuxe Rail reserves the right to cancel the tour 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 to decline to retain any person as a member of the tour. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour. The price of the program is based on tariffs and rates in effect in April 2006 and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate or fuel surcharge will be passed on to the participants. We can not guarantee the size of the Columbia University group. We reserve the right to cancel or substitute lecturers. PASSAGE AGREEMENT; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY GrandLuxe Rail s liability to the passenger is expressly limited by the Passage Agreement which should be read carefully and understood by each passenger. Your acceptance or use of the ticket voucher, payment of the trip deposit and /or full fare, and /or boarding the train constitute your agreement to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Passage Agreement. Train Accommodations The sleeping cars onboard the GrandLuxe Express can offer unanticipated moments far away from the constraints of home. Important scenes in such films as Some Like It Hot and North by Northwest take place in sleeping cars close your eyes and envision the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant. Our largest cabins are Grand Suites and Classic Presidential Suites both of which include two lower beds, shower, sink and toilet. The other accommodations are described under their photos. Grand Suite 2 lower beds, shower, sink and toilet our newest cabin Classic Presidential Suite 2 lower beds, shower, sink and toilet Vintage Pullman upper and lower beds, sink and toilet, shower at the end of the car Single Sleeper single bed, sink, toilet