CHILE Wine and the Wilds in the Land of Poets

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1 BOOK BY AUGUST 31 st AND SAVE $500 PER COUPLE CHILE Wine and the Wilds in the Land of Poets In partnership with the UC Davis Chile Innovation Center April 6 to 16, 2018 Few places in the world provide the sensory journey of Chile. This land is known for its decadent wines, its thriving culture, and a staggering array of natural beauty. This trip is custom built to bring the two together as you sip wines from the most celebrated regions of Chile alongside glittering lakefronts, snow-capped volcanoes, and sugar sand beaches. This is a country to drink in and savor. Take a journey of true indulgence as you experience the vineyards and vintages of Chile, discovering the intricacies of this remarkable nation and your palate along the way. Guests will have the unique opportunity to visit two wineries in partnership with the UC Davis Chile Life Sciences Innovation Center. The large number of UC Davis Alumni in Chile along with an invitation from the Chilean Government, helped to establish the Life Sciences Innovation Center which focuses on the needs of the agricultural-food sector in Chile.

2 DAYS 1/2 ~ SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO MAGNOLIA HOTEL. (Meals Aloft; D) Board your overnight flight to Santiago. Upon arrival the next day, you will be met and escorted to your centrally located hotel. Santiago is an architectural collage of old Spanish colonial charm and European elegance. Dive into this timeless city with a tour of the main avenues in the city s civic center. Explore the narrow avenues and quaint shop windows, eventually arriving at the Plaza de Armas, a picturesque square surrounded by the 18th-century Cathedral Metropolitana, the National Historical Museum, and the central post office. Indulge in a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers at Barrica 94, where you ll choose from over 300 wine labels. DAYS 3/4 ~ VALPARAISO/VINA DEL MAR/ UNDURRAGA WINERY & TARAPACA WINERY MAGNOLIA HOTEL. (B,L,D, Daily) Listen to the roar of the Pacific Ocean today as you head toward the coast. In idyllic Casablanca Valley, you ll enjoy a sampling of wine and walk among the vines at the Emiliana Winery, alongside an expert pairing of wines and melt-in-your-mouth organic chocolate. The following morning, enjoy a 30-minute scenic journey into the lush countryside of the Maipo Valley. Arrive at the Undurraga Winery and absorb the dramatic, timeless backdrop of the Andes foothills. Continue to Viña Tarapacá in the foothills of the Cordillera de los Andes, where the wines are distilled with the sensibilities of New World wineries in mind. These vintages unfailingly provide excellent quality and consistence. Return to Santiago and your hotel where you will have a few hours to lounge and refresh before dinner. DAY 5 ~ CONCHA Y TORO & SANTA RITA VINEYARD MAGNOLIA HOTEL. (B,L,D) Indulge your senses with a tour that caters to decadence today. Vineyards, wine tasting, and gourmet food set the stage alongside a backdrop of local Chilean culture and history. Start at Concha y Toro winery, in the Pirque area. Enjoy a glass of Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc at El Marqués park. Among the winery s main attractions are its ancient cellars, and particularly Casillero del Diablo (Devil s Cellar), where you will learn the truth behind the infamous local legend of the origins of Chilean wine. Continue to Santa Rita, a traditional winery located in the Maipo Valley, where a guide will take you on an insider s tour through the vineyards, starting at the winery and finishing with bottling. YOUR ITINERARY vantage points in the city en route to Angelmo, a place for handicrafts and unbelievable cuisine. Continue to Puerto Varas, a little town with German roots, known affectionately to Chileans as the City of the Roses. Breathe in the tranquility at the scenic banks of Lllanquihue Lake, marvel at the rugged Osorno Volcano, and admire the power of nature as you gaze up at the peaks of Mt Tronador. DAY 7 ~ OSORNO VOLCANO & PETROHUE FALLS THE CUMBRES PUERTO VARAS. (B,L) A leisurely morning drive along the lakefront will take you to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, home of the turquoise waters of Petrohue River Falls. You will see the origin of the river in Todos los Santos Lake and spend some time enjoying the volcanic beaches. The source of the falls, Osorno Volcano, is one of the most active volcanoes in southern Chile, sure to delight visitors with puffs of ash and bright streams of red-hot lava. On your way to the foot of Osorno, enjoy a detour in the village of Enseñada for lunch and then continue to the Ski Centre of Volcano Osorno, enjoying the views of Río Petrohue valley and Llanquihue Lake. DAYS 8/9 ~ CHILOÉ ISLAND THE TIERRA CHILOÉ LODGE. (B Daily, box L on Day 9) Welcome to the island of Chiloé! This afternoon, head into Castro and Chonchi, traveling towards the south of the island, where you ll discover the beloved Palafitos. Walk to all the major points of the city, including the World Heritage church, craft market, and local fair. The second day will take you on a dizzying tour of some of the most visually arresting places in Chile. From Lake Cucao and the coastal dunes, to the mouth of the Abtao river, and onto Matelqui island with its colony of sea lions. Finish your day at Huelde Lake and the Cole-Cole area, where the beach is perfect for fishing, walking, and horseback-riding. DAYS 10/11 ~ CHILOÉ ISLAND/SANTIAGO/SAN FRANCISCO You have your morning at leisure to relax and enjoy the amenities of your hotel. In the afternoon leave behind this enchanting island and drive back to Puerto Montt to board your flight to Santiago where you connect with your flight back home. DAY 6 ~ SANTIAGO/PUERTO MONTT & PUERTO VARAS THE CUMBRES PUERTO VARAS. (B) Sip local coffee over breakfast before transferring to the airport to catch a quick flight to Puerto Montt, a city known for its architecture and dedication to traditional fishing. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. You ll see the best Grilled Chilean Sea Bass Served with Lemon Sauce Did you know... The Chilean Andes have more than 2,000 active volcanoes. The largest is Llullaillaco at 22,104 feet (6,737 m). Sunset view over the multi-colored roofs of Valparaiso The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Puerto Varas

3 Optional Post-Extension To Argentina Continue exploring the bounty of South America with this 4-day post-extension to Argentina! Starting in Mendoza, the largest wine region in the country, you ll immerse yourself in the local wineries, the history of the trade, and the sprawling mountain vistas surrounding the vineyards. Next, jet your way to Buenos Aires, the Paris of the South. Enjoy a tour of this incredible city, experiencing the famous avenues and plazas, barrios, theaters, cathedrals, and more with an expert guide. Enjoy an intimate tango show over dinner, the ultimate Argentine experience! Your Main Journey Costs April 6 to 16, 2018 prices per person $4,595 land package only, double occupancy. $1,295 single occupancy supplement. $2,180 international economy air from San Francisco, roundtrip including airline taxes and fuel surcharges (subject to change). Your Extension Costs Argentina Returns April 20, 2018 prices per person $2,595 double occupancy. $495 single occupancy supplement. $2,490 air if returning from Buenos Aires. $530 air within Chile if international air is not purchased through Classic Escapes. Superior or best available accommodations throughout as indicated, or similar. Your Journey Includes Cal Aggie escort, with a minimum of 15 travelers on the main and 10 on the extension. Flight between Santiago /Mendoza and Mendoza/Buenos Aires on the post-extension. Breakfast daily, all other meals as indicated in the itinerary. Sightseeing via private air-conditioned motor coach with English speaking guide. All applicable hotel/lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling. All park and places of interest entry fees. Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallet. Complimentary emergency evacuation insurance. I climbed a path and from the top looked upstream towards Chile. I could see the river, glinting and sliding through the bone-white cliffs with strips of emerald cultivation either side. Away from the cliffs was the desert. There was no sound but the wind, whirring through thorns and whistling through dead grass, and no other sign of life but a hawk, and a black beetle easing over white stones. A wine tasting with a view Bruce Chatwin Travel Writer

4 Vina del Mar & Valparaiso Mendoza Santiago URUGUAY Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Osorno Volcano Chiloé Island CHILE Destination Entry/Departure Route Post-Extension For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact Kathy Pluas at Classic Escapes HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form below and send it to: Classic Escapes Inc Queens Blvd., Woodside NY, 11377, together with a deposit of $750 per person for the main program and $250 per person for the extension. On receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your place on your trip. When we send off your confirmation invoice, your booking is confirmed and accepted by us. RATES: Rates are based on the minimum number of guests outlined in this document, plus airfare costs, currency exchange rates and other factors and are subject to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes to make a price adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right to assess a surcharge if the minimum is not met, or if increases are forced upon us by airlines or other partners or because of changes in currency exchange rates. INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking, that guests carry comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip to Chile. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment of the trip, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money and goods. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest s dependents or traveling companions, with regards to, but not limited to, any of the above mentioned eventualities. Guests will be charged directly by the relevant service providers for any emergency services they may require, and may find themselves in a position unable to access such services should they not be carrying the relevant insurance cover. Conditions of Travel Bright yellow and purple historic wooden church in Castro RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the aforegoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any trip being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest s booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification: The following per person fees are applicable on this tour: Up to January 1, 2018, less $300 handling fee. January 2 to January 21, 2018 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited. January 22 to January 31, 2018 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost. After January 31, 2018, no refund is possible. These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines. The wine barrels in the cellar at Undurraga winery Horseback riding at the Tierra Chiloé lodge

5 BOOK BY AUGUST 31 st AND SAVE $500 PER COUPLE RESERVATION FORM: (Please Print) TOUR CODE: 18SAL0406/CALAGGIE Enclosed is my deposit for $ ($750 per person, plus $250 for the extension) to hold place(s) on the Wine, Food & Cultural Journey to Chile departing on April 6, Cost is $4,595 per person, double occupancy, land only. Current airfare from San Francisco including departure taxes and fuel surcharges is $2,180 per person additional. (As of April 20, subject to change) Final payment due date is January 1, All final payments are required to be made by check or money order only. Please charge my deposit to my credit card: omastercard ovisa odiscover oamerican Express Name on Card Card Number EXP CVN NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms. Date of Birth (M/D/Y) / / NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms. Date of Birth (M/D/Y) / / NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1) 2) STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE NUMBERS: HOME: ( ) OFFICE: ( ) MOBILE: ( ) FAX: ( ) ADDRESS: o The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o One Bed o Two Beds o I am sharing with (form sent separately) o I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if Cal Aggie Alumni Association or the tour operator cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker o I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of: o$1,295 for the main trip o$495 for Argentina post-extension o I/We wish to participate in the optional excursion(s) at an additional per person cost of: o$2,595 for the Argentina post-extension; the airfare returning from Buenos Aires is $2,490 per person o Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from San Francisco via American Airlines. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.) o Please make domestic round-trip air reservations for me from my home city: to connect with the group flights and let me know the additional cost. o I/We will make own air arrangements and will provide you with an itinerary before trip departure. I understand I will be billed $530 for air within South America. o Membership: One participant of each travel party must be a member of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association. After trip reservation is processed, CAAA will follow up with traveler to confirm membership status and coordinate payment if a $60 annual membership needs to be purchased. Membership is open to alumni and friends of UC Davis. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN TRAVEL INSURANCE. RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO TOUR CONDITIONS AND WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED FORM SIGNED BY THE TOUR PARTICIPANT(S). I/WE HAVE READ THE CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL ON THIS BROCHURE AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN: SIGNATURE: DATE: SIGNATURE: DATE: Please Make Checks Payable to CLASSIC ESCAPES and Send to Classic Escapes Queens Boulevard Woodside, NY 11377

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