1-800-942-5004, ext. 209 or 217 travel@wacphila.org LIMA & THE AMAZON with Ambassador HEATHER HODGES April 16-24, 2016
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Peru s capital, and delve into the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest on our Peru: Lima and the Amazon expedition. This expedition starts in Lima, the capital of Peru and the heart of its culinary and artist culture. After checking in to your hotel located atop beautiful cliffs on the Pacific Coast, meet your group and tour the surrounding neighborhoods, such as Barranco, and learn about their distinct architectural and cultural attributes. This evening, visit Casa Garcia Alvarado, a family mansion declared a National Historic Building in 2005. Take a tour of the historic house before enjoying a home-made meal served by the house staff and accompanied by one of the family members. The following day, continue your discovery of Lima. Visit the US Embassy, as well as a local NGO, and engage in some political briefings with diplomats and local experts. Then, savor a delicious lunch at El Mercado restaurant, which experiments with new formats of Peruvian seafood cuisine. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th century colonial mansion with the most extensive collection of pre-columbian art in Peru. On your way back to the hotel, stop at the Quierolo Tavern and indulge in some local snacks as well as one of the best Pisco Sours in the city. Next, embark on a 4-night luxury Amazon cruise aboard the Aqua Amazon, which caters to the most discerning and adventurous of world travelers and provides an unforgettable journey into areas visited by only a privileged few. Enjoy the delicious cuisine of Lima s star chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, who oversees the Aqua Amazon menus, focusing on fresh, delicious Peruvian fare, paired with fine South American wines. As the ship ties up along the banks of the river, explore the black-water lakes of the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with experienced naturalists. Spanning more than five million acres and located at the headwaters of the Amazon Basin, this natural sanctuary is one of the largest protected areas in Peru with a rich eco diversity. Go fishing for piranhas and other tropical fish. Venture into the rain forest on foot and interact with local people living in villages along the riverbanks. Very well informed, fun and provided great access to State Department staff. ~ Lynn Minna-South America, 2014 Heather is a gem. Her Foreign Service experiences are a wonderful resource and she was a terrific host. ~ Ben Alvord-South America, 2014 LIMA & THE AMAZON ambassador HEATHER HODGES became the President and Ambassador-in-Residence of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs in November 2011 after 31 years in the Foreign Service, spent mostly working on issues related to Latin America. She was deputy chief of mission in Lima, Peru, from 1997-2000. Earlier in her career she was in charge of the Peru Desk at the Department of State and was Deputy Coordinator for Cuban Affairs. She was deputy chief of mission in Managua and Madrid and did consular work in Venezuela and Guatemala. Heather was Ambassador to Moldova from 2003 to 2006 and Ambassador to Ecuador from 2008 to 2011. She was elected to the American Academy of Diplomacy in 2011. Heather has led two trips for the Council in Central and South America, and will share her diplomatic experiences and knowledge of Peruvian politics. Heather with a group at the ambassador's residence in Buenos Aires
APRIL 16-24, 2016 itinerary Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17 DEPART US / ARRIVE LIMA, PERU Depart home and fly to Peru. Arrive Lima International Airport. Transfer to your hotel, located in the Miraflores district on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In the afternoon, meet your group and depart for a panoramic tour of the Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco neighborhoods. Explore these districts, which evoke their own unique style and persona, then make your way to the Gold Museum of Peru. This museum hosts the largest collection of gold in the country and is your first insight into the country s rich history. After the tour, enjoy a private welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado, a family home declared a National Historic Building in 2015. Begin with a Pisco Sour in the drawing room, followed by a tour of the historic house. Join one of the family members for a home-made Peruvian meal and toast to your upcoming journey. Overnight: JW Marriott Miraflores (D) Monday, April 18 LIMA Before embarking on our guided exploration of Lima, visit the U.S. Embassy for a briefing and later meet with a Peruvian expert on contemporary issues. Visit some of Lima s most impressive sites such as the Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Monastery, providing a perspective on religious life during Spanish colonial times. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at El Mercado restaurant, which combines innovation and experimentation with the country s culinary roots. Here, Chef Rafael Osterling produces exquisite dishes such as tiradito bathed in Japanese citrus or suckling goat stewed in Madeira wine. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th century colonial mansion. The museum holds the most extensive collection of pre-columbian art in Peru, featuring many fine examples of textile work. Walk to Quierolo Tavern, a traditional restaurant and bar exemplifying the laid-back ambiance of late nineteenth century Lima. Sample one of the best Pisco Sours in the city and transfer back to the hotel for dinner on your own. Or, continue your taste of the local beverage with an optional Pisco tasting, where you will sample the tavern s very own variations on this grape-distilled brandy produced just outside of Lima. Overnight: JW Marriott Miraflores (B, L) Tuesday, April 19 LIMA / IQUITOS / AMAZON CRUISE Spend the morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport with your group before flying to the city of Iquitos, the gateway to the Amazon. Enjoy a scenic one-and-a-half hour drive through the Peruvian countryside to the small village of Nauta. Board the Aqua Amazon for a welcome briefing and introduction. Toast your journey with sommelier-selected fine South American wines, the perfect accompaniment to the Amazonia-influenced cuisine of Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, Malabar, ranks among Lima s best. Overnight: Aqua Amazon (B, D) Wednesday, April 20 AMAZON CRUISE Within the vast Amazon flooded forest, cruise along an amazing black water stream, and learn about the rain forest from your naturalist guides. Explore what scientists call a gallery forest, because of its narrow vegetation that creates a tunnel of leaves. As you float through this tunnel, the naturalist guides help you to spot parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys in the trees along the riverbanks. In the afternoon, embark on a journey through the Mirrored Forest to see towering trees reflected in the black water river while on the lookout for enchanting parrots, blue-yellow macaws, as well as the great variety of primates and sloths unperturbed by your presence. Overnight: Aqua Amazon (B, L, D) Thursday, April 21 AMAZON CRUISE This morning, undertake a full-day excursion along the Pacaya River, exploring the flooded forest of this vast region of the Peruvian Amazon. You will sail among a wide variety of wildlife, birds including large parrots, macaws, herons, and storks and many species of primates like the capuchin, howler, and squirrel monkeys. Take the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful lakes and meet some of the friendly local people who tend to the reserve s natural resources. Or, explore the Pacaya and Puhinahua Rivers in search of the Amazon s pink dolphin and other unique wildlife that inhabit the region. Overnight: Aqua Amazon (B, L, D) Friday, April 22 AMAZON CRUISE After breakfast, we sail on to Lake Clavero where villagers paddle in their traditional dugout canoes. You may wish to swim in the lake s calm waters and visit the community to interact with the Amazonian neighbors who will be pleased to welcome you. Cruise along the great Amazon River, observing the flora and fauna, then stop at a riverside community that actively conserves the forest s natural resources and their own ancestral customs. This evening, raise your glass to the captain, crew, and new friends, at a farewell dinner in celebration of your journey. Overnight: Aqua Amazon (B, L, D) Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24 IQUITOS / LIMA / ALOFT / ARRIVE HOME Arrive at the riverside community of Belen. Here, discover houses and shops that actually float on the river when water levels are high. Explore the bustling food markets, offering a variety of goods and produce sourced locally from the Peruvian Amazon and sold by the surrounding communities. En route to Iquitos airport, stop at the Manatee Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for endangered Amazon manatees that conservation authorities have rescued. Fly back to Lima and connect with your international flight home, arriving the following day. (B, L) 1-800-942-5004, ext. 209 or 217 travel@wacphila.org
EXTENSION TO MACHU PICCHU Journey into the Andes Mountains with an optional custom extension to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Still shrouded in the mysteries of Inca civilization, Peru s Sacred Valley is a treasure trove of ancient ruins, dramatic landscapes, and Andean villages that still cling to age-old traditions. Starting in magical Cusco, trace the legacy of the Inca all the way to their crowning achievement, the citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore ancient architectural landmarks and the modern-day communities that have built up around them. Get immersed in a landscape of color, culture, and history as you uncover the enchanting cities, lush valleys, and awe-inspiring ruins at the ancient heart of Peru. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT GLOBAL ADRENLINE info@globaladrenaline.com 1-866-884-5622 COOPERATING COUNCILS Akron Alabama Alaska Arizona Atlanta Austin Baltimore Boston Buffalo Charleston Charlotte Chicago Greater Cincinnati Cleveland Colorado Springs Columbia Columbus Connecticut Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Detroit Eastern North Carolina Greater Hampton Roads Greater Richmond Harrisburg Hilton Head Houston Inland Southern California Jacksonville Kansas City Kentucky/S.Indiana Las Vegas Los Angeles Maine Mid-Hudson Valley Milwaukee Minnesota Montana Monterey Bay Naples New Hampshire New Orleans Northern California Orange County Oregon Peoria Pittsburgh Greater Reading Rhode Island San Antonio San Diego Santa Fe Savannah Seattle Sonoma County South Dakota South Texas St. Louis Stamford Tacoma Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington, DC Western Michigan Western North Carolina RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! 1-800-942-5004, ext. 209 or 217 travel@wacphila.org GENERAL INFORMATION PROGRAM RATES prices are per person ROOM TYPE CHECK* CREDIT CARD Double Room $7,495 $7,825 Single Room $9,495 $9,825 Flights $475 per person Upgrade to Master Suite $400 per suite Optional Pisco Tasting $60 per person *A $330 discount is available when both trip deposit and final payment are paid by check. WHAT IS INCLUDED professional tour director local Peruvian guides and naturalists accommodations as indicated in itinerary meals as indicated in itinerary bottled water at meals and on all group transfers and tours activities as indicated in itinerary entrance fees to sites as indicated in itinerary airport transfers on designated arrival and departure dates best available ground transportation taxes, service charges, and handling fees gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, ship naturalists and crew, and restaurant staff at all included meals WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED international flights international airport departure tax domestic airport departure tax optional Pisco tasting on April 18 ($60 per person) meals not noted as included beverages travel insurance passport fees, visas, and visa photos as required phone calls, laundry, and other items of a personal nature EXPERIENCE REQUIRED No experience is required, but in order to fully enjoy the trip s activities, trip participants should be reasonably fit, in good health, and have a spirit of adventure. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE AMAZON The Aqua Amazon s three customized aluminum motorized launch boats, or skiffs, take up to eight passengers each on two to three daily excursions deep into the Amazon along meandering narrow tributaries. Weather in this region of the Amazon remains generally warm with rainfall even during low water season. Mosquitos and other insects are prevalent and proper repellent is highly recommended. LOCAL GUIDES You will have local guides and naturalists to accompany you in each region. RESERVATION FORM Please make checks payable Global Adrenaline, Inc. and mail reservation form to: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 TRIP DEPOSIT (NON-REFUNDABLE) Enclosed is my check for $ ($1, 000 per person) made payable to Global Adrenaline Please charge the following card for $ ($1,000 per person) VISA AMEX MASTERCARD Card No. Expiration CVC TRAVELER INFORMATION # of People in Group # of Rooms Needed Name 1 (as on passport) Date of Birth Name 2 (as on passport) Date of Birth Street Address City State Zip Code Phone E-mail ROOM PREFERENCE (circle one) SUITE or MASTER SINGLE or DOUBLE beds By submitting my non-refundable $1,000 per person trip deposit I am registering for WAC Philidelphia Lima and the Amazon, April 16-24, 2016. I/We have read the Terms and Conditions for the program and agree to them. SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE
ACCOMMODATION Highlights JW Marriott Miraflores Located atop beautiful cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the JW Marriott Miraflores is an ideal location for experiencing the best of Lima s neighborhoods. The hotel s spectacular views are complimented by stylish guest rooms and suites, including amenities such as marble bathrooms and designer bedding. The hotel offers guests a full service spa, fitness center, restaurant, and pool. aqua amazon M/V Aqua Amazon is Aqua Expedition s 130-foot flagship. Its 12 luxury guest suites, designed by an internationally renowned Peruvian interior designer, measure a generous 230 to 240 square feet, and feature large, outward facing panoramic windows, and en suite sitting areas. All suites and common areas are air-conditioned, and guests can socialize in the dining room, bar, outdoor lounge, and on the observation deck. You will be served by a crew of 14, three skilled naturalist guides, and acclaimed chef Pedro Miguel. OBSERVATION DECK SECOND DECK FIRST DECK
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