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BEST OF INDONESIA BALI KOMODO TORAJA SULAWESI RAJA AMPAT PAPUA ASMAT February & March 2013 Two Voyages Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

Giovanna Fasanelli Dear WWF Traveler A whole new world awaits you in Indonesia, one of the most intriguing and biodiverse destinations on Earth. The first voyage begins in magical Bali, legendary for its verdant landscapes, beautiful temples, and vibrant art scene. Explorations continue through the warm waters of the Flores Sea to Sulawesi s highlands and islands. Along the way you are introduced to the region s unique cultures and lush, uninhabited atolls where you will discover endemic birds and wildlife and enjoy world-class snorkeling and diving. Thrilling cultural encounters and amazing natural wonders continue on our voyage from Manado to Port Moresby. Zodiacs deliver you to remote shores and allow you to access legendary snorkel and dive sites. You will also witness the diverse cultures that inhabit this magical corner of the world, where time-honored rituals and traditional lifestyles are preserved. Aboard the comfortable, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, a team of naturalists, historians, and cultural experts help interpret the many wonders of this comprehensive itinerary that weaves together the very Best of Indonesia. And remember when you travel with WWF, you support our conservation work around the world. Expedition Highlights VOYAGE I (Bali to Manado) Experience intriguing cultures: Bali s rich artistic heritage, the unique ceremonies of the Flores islanders, and a special overnight excursion to discover Toraja s complex ancestor worship. VOYAGE II (Manado to Port Moresby) Spend two exhilarating days in the Asmat region here you are greeted by elaborately decorated warriors paddling intricately carved canoes and are invited to learn about their unique culture. Snorkel or dive among dazzling tropical fish and colorful corals these waters are among the most biodiverse in the world. Step ashore on Komodo Island and look for its namesake dragon. Search for such endemic species as the Sulawesi hornbill, black crested macaque, and the diminutive tarsier, the world s smallest primate. Enjoy numerous nature walks and Zodiac cruises which reveal stunning scenery, pristine beaches, and luxuriant tropical landscapes. Explore the Raja Ampat Archipelago whose seas, part of the WWF priority region called the Coral Triangle are the most diverse for a sea of its size. Visit fascinating cultural and historical sites on tiny Ternate Island, long fought over for its bounty of cloves. Snorkel or dive in Bunaken National Marine Park, a World Heritage Site that is home to nearly 70 percent of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific region. Tour MacCluer Gulf s breathtaking coastline and meet the seafaring tribes that populate its shores.

Voyage I: Bali to Manado February 23 March 12, 2013 18 Days Voyage II: Manado to Port Moresby March 8 27, 2013 20 Days February 23 & 24, 2013 Depart USA March 5 Padea Besar March 8 & 9 Depart USA March 19 Aiduma Island February 25 Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia March 6 Banggai Islands March 10 Singapore March 20 At sea / Agats, Papua Thomas Baechtold February 26 Denpasar / Ubud / Benoa / Embark Clipper Odyssey February 27 Satonda Island / Sumbawa Island February 28 Komodo Island March 1 Tiger Islands March 2 & 3 Palopo / Toraja, Sulawesi Island March 4 Buton Island March 7 & 8 Togean Islands March 9 Lahaga Island / Bitung / Tangkoko Nature Reserve March 10 Bunaken National Marine Park / Manado March 11 Manado / Disembark / Singapore March 12 Singapore / USA March 11 Singapore / Manado, Indonesia / Embark Clipper Odyssey March 12 Bunaken National Marine Park March 13 Ternate March 14 16 Raja Ampat March 17 Kokas, MacCluer Gulf March 18 Mommon Peninsula March 21 & 22 Asmat Villages March 23 Sailing the Arafura Sea March 24 Thursday Island, Australia March 25 Torres Strait / Ashmore Reef March 26 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea / Disembark March 27 Port Moresby / USA Combine these two voyages and save 5% off the price of each! Call us for details. MAP NOT TO SCALE BORNEO CELEBES SEA SULAWESI Toraja Togean Islands Bunaken National Marine Park Manado Banggai Islands Tangkoko Nature Reserve Lahaga Island / Bitung Ternate Boo Islands Kri Island Misool RAJA AMPAT Kokas / MacCluer Gulf EQUATOR VOYAGE I VOYAGE II Palopo Tiger Islands Buton Island Padea Besar BANDA SEA Mommon Peninsula Aiduma Island Asmat PAPUA Agats PAPUA NEW GUINEA BALI Denpasar/ Ubud Benoa Satonda Island / Sumbawa Island Komodo Island FLORES SEA ARAFURA SEA TORRES STRAIT GULF OF PAPUA Ashmore Reef Port Moresby Rich Pagen CLIPPER ODYSSEY The Clipper Odyssey is an elegant 110-passenger ship, ideally suited for expedition cruising. She carries a fl eet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us a topside-down look at the undersea world. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, sitting area with sofa, and an en suite bathroom. Thursday Island

Giovanna Fasanelli Giovanna Fasanelli Bali to Manado (voyage i) February 23 March 12, 2013 Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2013 DEPART USA Board your independent flight to Bali. Cross the International Date Line, losing a day. Monday, February 25 DENPASAR, BALI / SANUR, INDONESIA Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (D) Tuesday, February 26 SANUR / UBUD / BENOA / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY For centuries Bali has captivated the imagination of artists, writers, and travelers with its landscapes of emerald terraced rice fields, lush forests, and exquisite Hindu temples. Today drive to Ubud where artisans display their expertise in painting, sculpture, silverworking, and batik. Enjoy time to visit some of the countless galleries and artisan workshops. This evening continue to Benoa and embark the Clipper Odyssey. (B, L, D) Wednesday, February 27 SATONDA ISLAND / SUMBAWA ISLAND Zodiacs bring you to the shores of uninhabited Satonda, a small circular island that is an ancient volcanic cone. Enjoy your first snorkeling or diving excursion over enchanting reefs here. Or join our naturalists on a hike to view the island s interior sacred lake. After lunch on board, visit Sumbawa Island. Local villagers greet you with traditional drumming, dances, and a mock wedding ceremony. You will also watch a pole-climbing competition where agile young boys climb up a tall coconut palm pole in a race to see who can reach the prize at the top. (B, L, D) Thursday, February 28 KOMODO ISLAND Komodo Island National Park is a sanctuary for the fabled giant monitor lizard, the Komodo dragon. A guided walk along a forested pathway leads you to a viewing area to look for these enormous reptiles, which grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up to 300 pounds. The surrounding forest is home to Javan rusa deer (the favorite prey of the dragons),, as well as yellow-crested cockatoos, friarbirds, and megapodes. In the afternoon enjoy snorkeling or diving off lovely Pink Beach, often likened to swimming in an aquarium. (B, L, D) Friday, March 1 TIGER ISLANDS Beautiful, warm waters encircle the Tiger Islands where you make a morning stop to snorkel or dive over kaleidoscopic reefs, home to angelfish, fairy basslets, and butterflyfish among hundreds of other species. (B, L, D) istockphoto.com/mr_focus

Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3 PALOPO / TORAJA, SULAWESI ISLAND A full-day overland excursion takes you 4,000 feet into the cool highlands of South Sulawesi to fascinating Toraja. Legends say that the early Torajans came from the north, possibly Indochina, and were blown offcourse by a storm. Their boat-shaped houses reflect this seafaring legacy, with a soaring prow that slopes skyward. The Toraja bury their dead in graves chiseled into vertical cliffsides, in keeping with the belief that ancestors repose halfway between heaven and Earth. Beside these honeycombed graves, gazing out over the valleys are life-like wooden effigies, providing a receptacle for their souls to guard the gravesites. Walk through several villages and investigate the gravesites, markets, and ornate rice barns of the region. Meals and overnight are at our hotel. The following day, tour more traditional villages as we return to Palopo, reuniting with the Clipper Odyssey in the evening. (B, L, D) Monday, March 4 BUTON ISLAND Dangling off the southeast coast of Sulawesi, Buton is part of the Wakatobi Island group. Your snorkel or dive excursions today reveal an incredible array of marine reef inhabitants, and underwater photographers discover a bizarre macro world among corals as shallow as 20 feet. Highlights could include colorful frogfish, octopus, marbled snake eels, cockatoo waspfish, flying gurnards, multitudes of crab species, and anemones. (B, L, D) Tuesday, March 5 PADEA BESAR Colorful reefs and atolls offer further underwater landscapes to explore today. If the opportunity presents itself, you may go ashore to visit a local village. (B, L, D) Wednesday, March 6 BANGGAI ISLANDS Just below the arm of Central Sulawesi, at the convergence of the Banda and Maluku seas, sit the 120 Banggai Islands whose waters harbor the mother of all living coral reefs according to Alfred Wallace, a contemporary of Darwin. An astounding variety of marine life inhabits the walls, caves, overhangs, and shallow reefs of this archipelago and snorkelers, and divers have several opportunities to search for such species as ribbon eels, blue-ring octopus, anglerfish, and the endemic Banggai cardinal fish. (B, L, D) Thursday & Friday, March 7 & 8 TOGEAN ISLANDS Explore the remote and picturesque Togeans, a 56-island archipelago surrounded by an Jonathan Rossouw Giovanna Fasanelli Holly Faithfull FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT THE WWF TRAVEL PROGR

ancient coral reef and the clear warm waters of Tomini Bay. Volcanic and covered in lush foliage, the islands harbor a variety of endangered wildlife, including Togean macaques, babirusa, and hanging parrots. Beaches are the breeding grounds of the hawksbill turtles and the rare dugong, and diving and snorkeling forays reveal spectacular corals teeming with colorful fish. Several ethnic groups reside in 37 villages throughout the Togeans, and during your visit you will meet locals and enjoy guided walks to search for the amazing variety of birds and wildlife that reside here. (B, L, D) Saturday, March 9 LAHAGA ISLAND / BITUNG / TANGKOKO NATURE RESERVE Spend the morning snorkeling from the lovely beach of Lahaga Island. Continue to Bitung, a bustling center of shops, markets, and maritime business. Visit Tangkoko Nature Reserve, one of Indonesia s most important conservation areas which WWF has helped support. Its 21,000 acres are among the last habitats for crested black macaques and cuscus, a lemur-like, slowmoving possum. Or tour Bitung and its private wildlife center to view tarsiers, the world s smallest primate. The reserve is also a haven for an incredible variety of birds, including the endemic Sulawesi hornbill, varied lorikeet, blue-breasted pitas, and the finch-billed myna. (B, L, D) Sunday, March 10 BUNAKEN NATIONAL MARINE PARK / MANADO The phenomenal biodiversity of Bunaken a key locale for WWF s work in the region has been protected as a national park since 1991 and its crystal-clear waters offer some of the best snorkeling and diving in Indonesia. Spend the day here, exploring the reefs and drop-off walls adorned with myriad soft corals. Blue-striped and yellow-tailed fusiliers are among the many species of fish you may spot here. (B, L, D) Monday, March 11 MANADO / DISEMBARK / SINGAPORE Disembark the Clipper Odyssey after breakfast and enjoy a guided tour of Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi, visiting the open air produce market and the North Sulawesi Provincial Museum. Following lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the airport for an early afternoon flight to Singapore. Dinner and final overnight at our airport hotel. (B, L, D) Tuesday, March 12 SINGAPORE / USA Depart on your independent homeward flight. Natalia Baechtold Natalia Baechtold Jonathan Rossouw Sergry Frolov AM AT 202-495-4683, TOLL-FREE AT 888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687), OR E-MAIL TRAVEL@WWFUS.ORG

Sergey Frolov Manado to Port Moresby (voyage ii) March 8 27, 2013 Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9 DEPART USA Board your independent flight to Singapore. Cross the International Date Line, losing a day. Sunday, March 10 SINGAPORE Arrive in Singapore midday and transfer to our hotel for a chance to relax before dinner and overnight. (D) Monday, March 11 SINGAPORE / MANADO, INDONESIA / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY This morning return to the airport for your flight to Manado. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour, visiting the open air produce market and the North Sulawesi Provincial Museum where a local guide presents the history of the region. This afternoon board the Clipper Odyssey. (B, L, D) Tuesday, March 12 BUNAKEN NATIONAL MARINE PARK Bunaken a key locale for WWF s work in the region lies off the coast of Manado and encompasses more than 185,000 acres of crystal-clear waters. Established as a national marine park in 1991 the biodiversity here is phenomenal and its coral reefs are considered some of the best in Indonesia. During your day here, explore both above and below the waters, snorkeling or diving among kaleidoscopic reefs, investigating walls covered in colorful soft corals, and viewing the amazing invertebrate community that includes an abundance of sea stars, anemones, sponges, and sea urchins. (B, L, D) Wednesday, March 13 TERNATE Tiny volcanic Ternate is situated just west of Halmahera, along with its neighbor Tidore, was once the only source of cloves in the world. Caught between the tug of the Dutch and Portuguese for its spicy riches, Ternate offers fascinating cultural and historical sites including two impressive forts. After a stop at the local market, enjoy a traditional cultural performance. (B, L, D) Thursday Saturday, March 14 16 RAJA AMPAT More than 1,500 karst limestone islands make up the majestic archipelago of Raja Ampat. The marine environment here, known as the Bird s Head Seascape, is heralded as the most biodiverse on Earth for a region of its size and includes 75 percent of all known coral species and more than 1,220 types of reef fish. Spend three days enjoying this Thomas Baechtold Thomas Baechtold FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT THE WWF TRAVEL PROGR

Jack S. Grove Natalia Baechtold unsurpassed coral wonderland and abundant marine life that calls it home. Birders go ashore to look for species such as the red bird of paradise, sulphur-crested cockatoo, beach kingfisher, varied honeyeater, spice imperial pigeon, and singing starling in the dense forests. (B, L, D) Sunday, March 17 KOKAS, MACCLUER GULF A breathtaking coastline of natural bays, tiny islets, pristine rain forest, and soaring mountains surrounds MacCluer Gulf. Dozens of local seafaring tribes populate the shores. Our Zodiacs weave among clusters of mushroom-shaped limestone islets where rock ledges protect outstanding displays of ancient Papuan rock art. Then go ashore to visit Kokas, strongly fortified by the Japanese during World War II, and today a prosperous fishing town of 3,000 residents. A cultural heritage presentation includes the traditional gabagaba, or stick dance. (B, L, D) Monday, March 18 MOMMON PENINSULA The spectacular Mommon Peninsula is covered in forest often veiled in wisps of cloud. A strong river empties into the sea as a waterfall. If tides permit, you may land on a small nearby beach. Snorkeling and diving reveal huge and colorful soft corals fed by channels teeming with fish. (B, L, D) Tuesday, March 19 AIDUMA ISLAND This afternoon the ship drops anchor off Aiduma Island for snorkeling and diving in the aquamarine waters. Dazzling soft coral forests teem with colorful reef fish, including dinner plate-sized blue-ring angelfish, six-bar angelfish, and lionfish. (B, L, D) Wednesday, March 20 AT SEA / AGATS, PAPUA Ten thousand square miles of mangrove forest, bamboo, and sago palms have long sheltered the Asmat region from outsiders. At high tide the ship enters the shallow channel of the Flamingo River to anchor for the night near the village of Agats, the regional capital of the Asmat. (B, L, D) Thursday & Friday, March 21 & 22 ASMAT VILLAGES A remote riverine world is revealed as Zodiacs carry you along narrow waterways lined with the entwined branches of thick mangrove forests, home to Torres Strait imperial pigeons, sulphur-crested cockatoos, and bright red lorikeets. As you make your way upstream, Natalia Baechtold Jonathan Rossouw AM AT 202-495-4683, TOLL-FREE AT 888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687), OR E-MAIL TRAVEL@WWFUS.ORG

Dan Kaufman villagers whooping and chanting in elaborate warrior gear and war paint paddle vigorously toward you in intricately carved canoes. You are escorted ashore, where enthusiastic welcomes await. A walk along elevated wooden boardwalks leads to a cathedral with superb carvings, and the museum with displays of ancestor poles, drums, body masks, shields, daggers, and skulls, a reminder that cannibalism was practiced by the ancestors of some villagers. Asmat woodcarvings are known for their powerful lines and coarse, expressive motifs and are widely considered by collectors and scholars to be among the world s finest. With our anthropologist helping you to communicate, you have the opportunity to purchase carvings directly from village artisans. (B, L, D daily) Saturday, March 23 SAILING THE ARAFURA SEA Enjoy a relaxing day and attend informative lectures as you sail into the Torres Strait. (B, L, D) Sunday, March 24 THURSDAY ISLAND, AUSTRALIA Australia s northernmost point, Thursday Island lies in the strategic Torres Strait. Settled in the late 19th century, its early fame rested on pearling by Japanese fishermen. During WWII, Australian and American troops were stationed at the base here. Explore the small sleepy town and take in the sweeping view from Green Hill Fort, built in 1893, then return to the ship for lunch. There is free time this afternoon to explore on your own. (B, L, D) Monday, March 25 TORRES STRAIT / ASHMORE REEF Ashmore Reef, a fully submerged reef, is a vast atoll-like ring that encloses a deep lagoon. Make an expedition stop here today to snorkel or dive in this rich marine environment. (B, L, D) Tuesday, March 26 PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA / DISEMBARK Disembark in Port Moresby in the morning and visit the National Museum and Arts Center, exhibiting one of the finest collections of primitive art in the world. After lunch check in to our hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) Wednesday, March 27 PORT MORESBY / AUSTRALIA / USA Board your independent flight to Brisbane this morning and connect with your homeward flight. Jonathan Rossouw Sergey Frolov Giovanna Fasanelli Sergey Frolov

Giovanna Fasanelli Expedition Leaders These popular itineraries will be led by a team of veteran leaders that have visited Indonesia numerous times and look forward to sharing their knowledge of the region s many natural and cultural wonders. In addition, we have assembled a stellar team of experts from additional fields of study who will enlighten you both ashore and afloat, through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. MIKE MESSICK (EXPEDITION LEADER) One of the best expedition leaders in the business, Mike embarked on a full-time career in adventure travel shortly after graduation. Since then Mike has traveled to over 195 countries and conducted research at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in its onshore laboratory and aboard one of its research vessels. He is a member of The Explorers Club, holds a U.S. Coast Guard captain s license, and has his scuba instructor certificate from National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). JONATHAN ROSSOUW Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong interest in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of the acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and other birding site guides to Southern Africa and Madagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral reef fish as he is with his specialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan has led travelers on expeditions to all seven continents and frequently scouts new destinations. MICHAEL MOORE Mike earned both his B.S. in biology and an M.S. degree in ecology, ethology, and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then he has spent 10 years conducting research around the Pacific Rim, where he lived in the highlands of New Guinea, logged hundreds of hours beneath its waters working for conservation organizations, taught field biology courses for the University of Papua New Guinea. Mike has led numerous expeditions in Melanesia and loves to share his extensive knowledge of the region with travelers. SHIRLEY CAMPBELL Dr. Shirley Campbell is an anthropologist specializing in the indigenous peoples of Australia and Papua New Guinea. She holds degrees from Stephens College, Missouri and the Australian National University in Canberra, and is currently a research fellow at the Australian National University. As part of her doctoral research, Shirley lived in a tiny native village for 18 months in the remote Trobriand Islands, speaking only the local language. She has described her research in a book titled, The Art of Kula. Mike Messick Michael Moore Jonathan Rossouw Shirley Campbell

Terms & Conditions Reservations: A deposit of 25% of your voyage cost by category per person along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will confi rm your reservation. The balance is due upon receipt of invoice, on October 24, 2012 (about 120 days prior to departure) for Voyage I and November 8, 2012 for Voyage II. Airfare is due at the time of ticketing. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellation must be received in writing at WWF by email, postal mail, or fax. At the time we receive your written cancellation, the following per-person penalties will apply: Voyage I On or before October 24, 2012: $750 October 25, 2012 through December 25, 2012: 50% of cost On or after December 26, 2012: 100% of cost Voyage II On or before November 8, 2012: $750 November 9, 2012 through January 7, 2013: 50% of cost On or after January 8, 2013: 100% of cost Once the expedition has departed, there will be no refunds for any unused portions of the trip. This policy also applies to any independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program. Cancellation could result in the loss of 100% of your tour cost. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Exclusions for preexisting medical conditions may be waived with the prompt purchase of travel insurance. Medical Information: Participants should be in good general health. Members with medical problems and dietary restrictions should disclose these to WWF well before departure. Currency Fluctuation & Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, an allowance to cover possible increases from currency fluctuations or fuel costs is not built into this trip cost. Therefore, as currencies do fluctuate around the world and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our tour operator s control. Understandings & Responsibilities: In order to offer wildlife-oriented travel experiences to its members, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has arranged for an independent Tour Operator(s) to organize this tour and procure carriage, accommodations, and other tour services from other parties. WWF serves only to assist in making necessary travel arrangements and in no way represents, or acts as agent for, transportation carriers, hotels, or any other suppliers of services connected with this tour. Travel and services are subject only to the terms and conditions under which such accommodations, services, and transportation are offered or provided, and WWF and its employees accept no responsibility or liability therefore. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, injury, delay, or other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any vehicle or the negligence or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved in this tour. Nor do WWF or the Tour Operator(s) accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to sickness, weather, strikes, political unrest, wars, or other such causes. Any such losses or expenses must be borne by the participant, since tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) reserve the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw without penalty any tour announced. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) also reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour, at any time, if such action is determined by the appropriate staff member to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or the individual participant. Under such circumstances, no refund will be made. Baggage and personal effects are solely the responsibility of the owners at all times. Dates, schedules, program details, and costs, given in good faith, based on information available and in force in May 2012, are subject to change and revision. As a condition to acceptance of enrollment, please read, agree to, and sign the Waiver of Liability that will be sent upon registration. A portion of your tour cost (between 5% and 10%) is directly contributed to WWF s general conservation fund, to support our work around the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT THE WWF TRAVEL PROGR

Clipper Odyssey Deck Plan & Rates 652 650 653 651 GYM ELEVATOR 608 606 604 602 607 605 603 601 SUITE BRIDGE BRIDGE DECK SUITE CATEGORY 6 CATEGORY 5 PROMENADE POOL LIDO BAR LIDO LOUNGE SHOP ELEVATOR PROMENADE 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 515 513 511 509 507 505 503 501 LIDO DECK CATEGORY 4 LIBRARY MAIN LOUNGE ELEVATOR RECEPTION 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401 425 423 421 MAIN DECK CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 DINING ROOM ELEVATOR 310 308 306 304 302 311 309 307 305 303 301 INFIRMARY A-DECK CATEGORY 1 Included: All gratuities; accommodations CATEGORY VOYAGE I VOYAGE II in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined CATEGORY 1 $10,980 $11,980 in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival CATEGORY 2 $11,980 $13,280 and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition CATEGORY 3 $12,980 $14,380 staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities CATEGORY 4 $14,280 $15,780 and excursions; landing and port fees. CATEGORY 5 $15,780 $17,480 Not Included: All air transportation; excess CATEGO baggage Ycharges; 1 CATEGO Y 2 CATEGO Y 3 CATEGO Y 4 CATEGORY 6 $17,280 $19,280 airport arrival and departure SUITE $20,680 $23,180 taxes; transfers CATEGO for independent arrivals and departures; Y 5 CATEGO Y 6 SUIT SINGLE/CAT 2 $14,980 $16,580 passport and/or visa fees; accident baggage/trip cancellation insurance; scuba diving fees SINGLE/CAT 3 $16,280 $17,980 and equipment where required; items of a personal nature such SINGLE/CAT 4 $17,880 $19,780 as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/internet/fax/ telephone charges; anything else Combine & Save! Travel on both of these not specifically mentioned as included. voyages and take 5% off the cost of each! Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm s in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions. Limited singles are available at the special single rates listed above. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate. All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Know Before You Go For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for water sports and nature walks. Snorkel and dive activities may occur from the beach or from Zodiacs and there may be opportunities for drift snorkeling, an exhilarating way to explore the underwater world. You must be able to walk moderate distances (1-3 miles) along beaches and sometimes on rough or slippery terrain. Some stairs may be uneven and without handrails. Expect high humidity with temperatures ranging in the 80sºF, with the possibility of some days reaching the low 90sºF. AM AT 202-495-4683, TOLL-FREE AT 888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687), OR E-MAIL TRAVEL@WWFUS.ORG

WWF at Work The Coral Triangle spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste has seen recent dramatic human population growth and development. As a result, unsustainable coastal development has increased, as has the demand for tuna, shark fins, turtle products and live reef fish. For more than 20 years, WWF has worked to address the challenges facing the Coral Triangle. Among the issues we work on are overfishing and illegal fishing, effective management of marine protected areas, regulations protecting marine turtles and their habitats and the impact of climate change on coral reefs. We plan to reach the following targets by 2020: A 50 percent increase in area of priority coral reef habitats that is protected and sustainably managed with effective financing in place; Zero decline in the populations of three endangered marine turtle species (leatherback, hawksbill, green) from 2008 levels. Halting and reversing the degradation of key marine resources coral reef habitats, turtles, reef fish, and tuna. Cover photos: clownfish Natalia Baechtold; Asmat G.Fasanelli BEST OF INDONESIA BALI KOMODO TORAJA SULAWESI RAJA AM PAT PAPUA ASMAT WWF Travel Program 1250 24th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20037-1132 toll-free: (888) WWF-TOUR (993-8687) web: www.worldwildlife.org/travel PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 5260 Thomas Baechtold