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Journey Through the Philippines with Palawan & Tubbataha Reefs Journe With JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES A GE O. W , , FEATURED LEADERS N with Palawan & Tubbataha Reef E 2016 WorldWIDE travEL ProGram PAID 5260 Aboard the Caledonian Sky RMIT RMIT An experienced team of leaders and lecturers will join you on this expedition to ATTL E E .S. POSTA PRSRT STD PRSRT P S share their knowledge of the culture and natural history of this region. They will U March 12 – 28, 2016 | 17 Days enlighten you through fascinating lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. BRENT STEPHENSON Born in New Zealand, Brent has been an avid birder since childhood. In 2005 he completed his PhD, studying the breeding biology of Australasian gannets in New Zealand. Brent is the co-owner of a bird-guiding business. His passion for travel, birds, and the ocean has led him to many corners of the world working on small expedition vessels. RICH PAGEN Rich first became enthralled by the wonders of the natural world around the tide pools and forests of his native New York. Since then, he has embarked on a career in conservation biology, including a variety of field biology projects. Rich was ultimately drawn back to the sea. He taught marine science and island ecology on Catalina Island in California for several years. He has also conducted shipboard surveys for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as tagging studies of sea turtles and pelagic sharks. BooK YOUR NEXT JOURNEY WITH THE HAA todaY! CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT US at alumni.harvard.edu/HAA/travel BORNEO Optional Pre-Voyage Extension March 9–15, 2016 Seek out a number of unique and increasingly rare creatures that inhabit the lush wilderness at of Borneo. At the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, NEY S observe these unusual primates during feeding R U U time, then visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Y! THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO Explore mangrove forests and scenic Centre. Beneath a cathedral-like canopy, you can O of over 7,000 islands boast many natural coastlines on numerous Zodiac boat J watch young orangutans as they swing through VISIT the trees to a feeding platform. These gentle T wonders—soaring volcanoes and rugged excursions, and discover the amazing loor toda OR arboreal apes, often orphans, are rehabilitated 2016 mountains draped in luxuriant foliage, biodiversity of these isolated islands on H F N and taught to live in the wild before eventual release T colorful coral reefs, extensive limestone nature hikes. A special highlight is the , 6 , T NEX into their natural habitat. Take a cruise along the AA caves, and idyllic beaches. This itinerary opportunity to interact with native EE R Kinabatangan River, home to Hose’s langurs, H offers a captivating mix of Eastern and cultures whose customs are reflected in TR crab-eating macaques, reticulated pythons, the U JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES ssociatio Western cultures, exceptional snorkeling their intricate tribal dress, traditional N S A R I rare and endangered Storm’s stork, and all eight O dances, and rich folklore. HE and diving, and lush tropical forests filled N with Palawan & Tubbataha Reefs species of Bornean hornbill. M T U with a variety of endemic flora and fauna. L AUBU K Y K T A Price: $2,780 per person, double occupancy; 02138 MA GE, H 800-422-1636 800-422-1636 Aboard Caledonian Sky UN $3,360 per person, single occupancy RID O B IT ALL March 12–28, 2016 | 17 Days AM Boo C ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL W C Harvard M 124 TO BOOK A TRIP CALL, 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP CALL, 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES A GE O. W , , FEATURED LEADERS N with Palawan & Tubbataha Reef E 2016 WorldWIDE travEL ProGram PAID 5260 Aboard the Caledonian Sky RMIT RMIT An experienced team of leaders and lecturers will join you on this expedition to ATTL E E .S. POSTA PRSRT STD PRSRT P S share their knowledge of the culture and natural history of this region. They will U March 12 – 28, 2016 | 17 Days enlighten you through fascinating lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. BRENT STEPHENSON Born in New Zealand, Brent has been an avid birder since childhood. In 2005 he completed his PhD, studying the breeding biology of Australasian gannets in New Zealand. Brent is the co-owner of a bird-guiding business. His passion for travel, birds, and the ocean has led him to many corners of the world working on small expedition vessels. RICH PAGEN Rich first became enthralled by the wonders of the natural world around the tide pools and forests of his native New York. Since then, he has embarked on a career in conservation biology, including a variety of field biology projects. Rich was ultimately drawn back to the sea. He taught marine science and island ecology on Catalina Island in California for several years. He has also conducted shipboard surveys for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as tagging studies of sea turtles and pelagic sharks. BooK YOUR NEXT JOURNEY WITH THE HAA todaY! CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT US at alumni.harvard.edu/HAA/travel BORNEO Optional Pre-Voyage Extension March 9–15, 2016 Seek out a number of unique and increasingly rare creatures that inhabit the lush wilderness at of Borneo. At the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, NEY S observe these unusual primates during feeding R U U time, then visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Y! THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO Explore mangrove forests and scenic Centre. Beneath a cathedral-like canopy, you can O of over 7,000 islands boast many natural coastlines on numerous Zodiac boat J watch young orangutans as they swing through VISIT the trees to a feeding platform. These gentle T wonders—soaring volcanoes and rugged excursions, and discover the amazing loor toda OR arboreal apes, often orphans, are rehabilitated 2016 mountains draped in luxuriant foliage, biodiversity of these isolated islands on H F N and taught to live in the wild before eventual release T colorful coral reefs, extensive limestone nature hikes. A special highlight is the , 6 , T NEX into their natural habitat. Take a cruise along the AA caves, and idyllic beaches. This itinerary opportunity to interact with native EE R Kinabatangan River, home to Hose’s langurs, H offers a captivating mix of Eastern and cultures whose customs are reflected in TR crab-eating macaques, reticulated pythons, the U JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES ssociatio Western cultures, exceptional snorkeling their intricate tribal dress, traditional N S A R I rare and endangered Storm’s stork, and all eight O dances, and rich folklore. HE and diving, and lush tropical forests filled N with Palawan & Tubbataha Reefs species of Bornean hornbill. M T U with a variety of endemic flora and fauna. L AUBU K Y K T A Price: $2,780 per person, double occupancy; 02138 MA GE, H 800-422-1636 800-422-1636 Aboard Caledonian Sky UN $3,360 per person, single occupancy RID O B IT ALL March 12–28, 2016 | 17 Days AM Boo C ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL W C Harvard M 124 TO BOOK A TRIP CALL, 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP CALL, 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES A GE O. W , , FEATURED LEADERS N with Palawan & Tubbataha Reef E 2016 WorldWIDE travEL ProGram PAID 5260 Aboard the Caledonian Sky RMIT RMIT An experienced team of leaders and lecturers will join you on this expedition to ATTL E E .S. POSTA PRSRT STD PRSRT P S share their knowledge of the culture and natural history of this region. They will U March 12 – 28, 2016 | 17 Days enlighten you through fascinating lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. BRENT STEPHENSON Born in New Zealand, Brent has been an avid birder since childhood. In 2005 he completed his PhD, studying the breeding biology of Australasian gannets in New Zealand. Brent is the co-owner of a bird-guiding business. His passion for travel, birds, and the ocean has led him to many corners of the world working on small expedition vessels. RICH PAGEN Rich first became enthralled by the wonders of the natural world around the tide pools and forests of his native New York. Since then, he has embarked on a career in conservation biology, including a variety of field biology projects. Rich was ultimately drawn back to the sea. He taught marine science and island ecology on Catalina Island in California for several years. He has also conducted shipboard surveys for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as tagging studies of sea turtles and pelagic sharks. BooK YOUR NEXT JOURNEY WITH THE HAA todaY! CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT US at alumni.harvard.edu/HAA/travel BORNEO Optional Pre-Voyage Extension March 9–15, 2016 Seek out a number of unique and increasingly rare creatures that inhabit the lush wilderness at of Borneo. At the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, NEY S observe these unusual primates during feeding R U U time, then visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Y! THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO Explore mangrove forests and scenic Centre. Beneath a cathedral-like canopy, you can O of over 7,000 islands boast many natural coastlines on numerous Zodiac boat J watch young orangutans as they swing through VISIT the trees to a feeding platform. These gentle T wonders—soaring volcanoes and rugged excursions, and discover the amazing loor toda OR arboreal apes, often orphans, are rehabilitated 2016 mountains draped in luxuriant foliage, biodiversity of these isolated islands on H F N and taught to live in the wild before eventual release T colorful coral reefs, extensive limestone nature hikes.
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