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Wonders of the Galapagos Islands M.V. S ANTA C RUZ e D g & y T a n t n S a s D a I p o g Sun Deck T P A a m R P . The Alumnae Association of h o Boat Deck S S o . C R G U Upper Deck P Mount Holyoke College Main Deck Land/Cruise Tariff (per person, based on double occupancy) Cabin Description - Each outside cabin is equipped with a private bathroom Early Booking Price Regular Price * through after Category and shower, air conditioning and hair dryer. July 16, 2012 July 16, 2012 VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY: 6 Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large porthole. Main Deck, midship. $3835 $4835 Dear Alumnae and Friends: 5 Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large porthole. Main Deck, aft. $4735 $5735 “The natural history of this archipelago is very remarkable … the greater number of its 4 Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large window. Upper Deck. $5535 $6535 Standard cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and a inhabitants, both vegetable and animal, being found nowhere else.” ofof thethe 3 $6135 $7135 6 onders large window. Boat Deck. ( very limited availability) Charles Darwin’s keen, yet simple, observation of the Galápagos Islands made famous 8 W Larger standard cabin with two twin beds and an extra large porthole. 4 this “living laboratory of evolution.” Today, 95 percent of its natural biodiversity, fi rst seen 1 Machu Picchu and the 2 Boat Deck. $6435 $7435 Observe, as Charles Darwin did more than - 5 1 when a Spanish ship drifted off course in 1535, is still intact, and this UNESCO World f e Superior cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and 150 years ago, the distinct creatures indigenous 7 o g 0 Sacred Valley Post-Tour Option 1 full-length windows. Boat Deck. ( very limited availability) $6735 $7735 Heritage site is home to the amazing exotic birds, animals and plants that inspired Darwin e l to the Galápagos Islands, like this land iguana. 1 n l 0 alapagos slandsslands o Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience featuring Junior Suite with two twin beds, sofa bed and full-length windows. and continues to offer the excitement of original discovery to every visitor today. o i I Junior G t $7835 A Boat Deck. $6835 C Suite t a Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” Join us for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the state-of-the-art M V ANTAANTA RUZRUZ i aboardaboard thethe . S C e e M c Master Suite with one double bed, sofa bed and sliding glass doors e the Incan and colonial traditions of Cuzco, and the Master k exploration vessel M.V. S ANTA C RUZ . Designed specifi cally to navigate the Galápagos Islands, CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS. , r $8635 o o y with private terrace and an extra large porthole. Boat Deck. $7635 t Suite s lush Sacred Valley. e S s it is fully equipped with everything necessary to make your Galápagos experience complete, IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY. y l RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring l N A e Singles are available in category 5 at $8535 and category 3 at $9735 on or before July 16, 2012. d o Located high in the Peruvian Andes, associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, g from complimentary snorkeling gear to a fl eet of Zodiacs and a glass-bottom Boston Whaler. a e Add $1000 for reservations made after July 16, 2012. (very limited availability) H subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, e January 11 to 19, 2013 a Machu Picchu was obscured from humankind for l H t l The highly qualifi ed certifi ed naturalists lead excursions and share their knowledge to and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity N n Taxes are an additional $235 per person and are subject to change. o 400 years until Yale Professor Hiram Bingham which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, n h t m enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating and mysterious natural realm. for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation u C literally stumbled upon it in 1911. A century of * u u M.V. S ANTA C RUZ has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers o l 0 request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. These 19 islands, each with its own ecosystem, are teeming with fl ora and fauna and or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All such o S 5 M extensive research and study still has not revealed the A persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan secrets of its purpose, its residents or its abandonment; species unknown elsewhere in the world, like the fl ightless cormorant and the marine iguana. is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such With few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is nearly fearless and person or entity of any third party. nevertheless, this UNESCO World Heritage site has Wonders of the Galápagos Islands Reservation Form In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those been carefully excavated and preserved. innocently receptive to human company up-close, unlike any other place on our planet! for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, accompanied or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services by the required deposit, by July 16, 2012 . In the event a “discounted” The rushing Urubamba River fl ows through Send to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company Here, you can almost touch spiny-backed iguanas and snorkel alongside playful seals and whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is the beautiful Sacred Valley, where ancient tropical penguins. other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, sickness, a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. engineering marvels, such as the fortress of Chicago, IL 60603-1240 illness, the lack of availability of or access to appropriate medical Cancellation penalties may apply. On mainland Ecuador, explore the magnifi cent colonial churches of Quito and choose attention, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Ollantaytambo, stand as lasting testimony to For further information, please call the offi ces of or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in an optional excursion to visit the colorful Andean market of Otavalo. failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following the powerful and far-reaching Inca empire. terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088 To complement your Galápagos Islands cruise, we are pleased to offer an exclusive If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, Here, village craftsmen employ age-old or (312) 609-1140. you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of Post-Tour Option to experience the marvels of the legendary “lost city” of Machu Picchu for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days techniques to weave intricate tapestries and owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any prior to departure, $600 ($200 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 and the breathtaking Sacred Valley. person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specifi c room/cabin through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular sculpt colorful pottery. assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early This exceptional travel value features all accommodations and an optimal cruising return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published In the historic Incan capital of Cuzco, Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Incan stone itinerary through the “Islands of Tortoises,” which has been a fast sellout every year. not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply. Space is limited, so I encourage you to make your reservations while Early Booking Savings Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly fortress of Sacsayhuamán and grand Baroque- and events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation Renaissance-style churches provide a fascinating are available, through July 16, 2012.
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