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Around the World a Private Jet Expedition AROUND THE WORLD A PRIVATE JET EXPEDITION JANUARY 24 – FEBRUARY 16, 2019 OPERATED BY PETRA AND WADI ORLANDO, USA RUM, JORDAN TAJ MAHAL, Dear Worldwide Tours Traveler, Begin and End INDIA MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Would you like to discover a whole new way to explore the world? Join us in circumnavigating the globe by private jet, discovering iconic and remote destinations ANGKOR WAT, rarely experienced together on a single itinerary. Filled with World Heritage sites CAMBODIA and opportunities for cultural immersion, this itinerary is guaranteed to inspire. CUSCO AND MACHU Discover the grandeur of the Inca Empire at Machu Picchu, marvel at the beauty PICCHU, PERU SERENGETI PLAIN OR and opulence of the Taj Mahal, and experience the spiritual majesty of Angkor NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA APIA , Wat. Immerse yourself in the unique ecosystems of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef GREAT BARRIER SAMOA or Daintree Rainforest and witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles REEF OR DAINTREE EASTER RAINFOREST, AUSTRALIA on the Serengeti Plain. Come face-to-face with Easter Island’s imposing moai and ISLAND, CHILE experience a feast for the senses in the twisting medina of Marrakech. Fly direct to each stunning destination in our private Boeing 757 jet, custom-configured with spacious business class seats for just 80 guests. In-flight meals are designed by an executive chef and served by a dedicated veteran flight crew. A highly attentive staff, including a trip physician and expedition leaders, see to your every need, including complete plane-to-hotel luggage service. Throughout the journey you will stay in some of the world’s finest and most interesting accommodations—from the luxurious Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti in Tanzania to the opulent and glamourous La Mamounia in Marrakech—each selected AROUND THE WORLD for its amenities and prime location. A PRIVATE JET EXPEDITION Enrich your understanding of the world as you learn from trip experts and local guides along the way. Travel alongside knowledgeable lecturers, including San Diego Zoo Discover nine legendary destinations—including 14 UNESCO Global’s Georgeanne Irvine, who will offer real-time insights into what we experience World Heritage sites—that have captured the imaginations of at each destination and lead thought-provoking discussions throughout the journey. I encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience these humankind on one seamless, all-inclusive journey. Follow in legendary destinations with the San Diego Zoo’s WorldWild Tours. the footsteps of great explorers, crossing miles and spanning centuries on a custom-configured private jet. We look forward to welcoming you. Sincerely, 24 DAYS | 80 GUESTS | ALL-INCLUSIVE January 24 – February 16, 2019 or September 29 – October 22, 2019 Allison Alberts Chief Conservation and Research Officer $85,950 per person, double occupancy San Diego Zoo Global $8,950 single supplement “The best, most organized trip we have ever been on—they handled it all!” - DAVID W. AROUND THE WORLD 2016 GUEST COVER: Moai of Easter Island THIS PAGE: Herd of giraffe at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania COLLECT A LIFETIME OF MOMENTS ON AROUND THE WORLD—AN EXPEDITION FILLED WITH ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY. ORLANDO, FLORIDA LIMA, PERU: 6H + LOCAL FLIGHT CUSCO AND MACHU PICCHU or THE NORTH COAST, PERU Discover Peru’s rich culture and the grandeur of the Inca empire, which was the largest pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas. JANUARY 24 Arrive in Orlando on your independent flight and meet fellow Alternate: If you’re interested in something other than Machu travelers and expedition staff at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Picchu, consider traveling by local air to Peru’s North Coast. Visit the Moche temples of Trujillo, whose burial chambers rival those of King JANUARY 25 – 27 Machu Picchu is the most outstanding and best- Tutankhamun, or explore Chan Chan, the world’s largest adobe city. preserved example of Inca architecture in existence today. Ride the privately chartered, historic Hiram Bingham train through the Sacred ACCOMMODATIONS A former 16th-century Carmelite convent, the Valley of the Inca to the mountaintop stronghold of Machu Picchu, a Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, has been restored to become the city’s UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the new seven wonders of the premier luxury hotel. world. Wander through the ruins with your expert guide, learning about Alternate: Stay in the Hotel Libertador Trujillo, situated on Trujillo’s main the Inca civilization and the history of this archaeological treasure. plaza and just minutes away from the area’s famed archaeological sites. During our brief stopover in Lima, enjoy the Belmond Miraflores Park. In historic Cusco—once the capital of the Inca empire and our base for exploring Machu Picchu—trace the legacy of Inca and Spanish rule in the Plaza de Armas. Visit the Inca ruins in Chinchero where the Sapa Inka, OPPPOSITE PAGE: Inca ruins of Machu Picchu THIS PAGE (clockwise from left): or ruler of the empire, had a second home. Meet a master Andean weaver Historic city of Cusco; Dinner aboard the Hiram Bingham train; Traditional Peruvian weaving demonstration from the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco who is working to preserve traditional Peruvian textile art. LIMA, PERU EASTER ISLAND, CHILE: 5H 20M EASTER ISLAND, CHILE APIA, SAMOA: 9H 45M EASTER ISLAND, CHILE APIA, SAMOA Ponder the enigmatic culture that created the imposing moai on Experience Polynesian culture and the warmth of island hospitality in remote Easter Island, known as “the island of a thousand mysteries.” Samoa, a chain of volcanic islands located between Hawaii and New Zealand. JANUARY 28 – 29 Local legend tells of a Polynesian chief who first sailed Tahai, see moai as the artists intended them to be; this site is home to JANUARY 30 – 31 Cross the international date line, losing a day en route, Opt to visit a Samoan Women’s Committee, where you will learn more to Easter Island in a double canoe 1,500 years ago, a journey that would statues carefully restored by the late archaeologist Dr. William Mulloy. before arriving in Samoa. about island life and have the opportunity to support grassroots efforts. have taken at least two weeks at sea. In the fascinating quarry of Rano Raraku examine hundreds of moai left Women help manage everyday village affairs through these committees, in various stages of completion and learn how Easter Islanders may have The complex celestial navigation and dangerous open ocean voyages taken which are an integral part of Samoan society. See how they weave What happened to the Rapa Nui people in the centuries that followed transported the massive statues. on by early Polynesian settlers are considered one of the greatest stories of traditional mats and craft garlands—skills that are passed down through remains a mystery. Their rapid decline has been attributed to everything human exploration. Even today, the majority of Samoa’s population follows generations—and get an up-close look at local village culture. Enjoy a from environmental degradation, civil war and disease to the impacts of On our last evening, indulge in a festive dinner complete with a a traditional village lifestyle. During this brief stopover on our way to festive fia fia feast and show. Held poolside, this spectacle of indigenous constructing elaborate monuments—called moai. Experts still do not fully scintillating performance of traditional Polynesian music and dance. Australia, enjoy idyllic island surroundings and sample rich Polynesian performance includes a dazzling fire-dance. understand what the statues signify, nor how the Rapa Nui people moved culture in the middle of the South Pacific. the massive moai, which weigh as much as 20 tons. ACCOMMODATIONS The unique Hangaroa Eco Village and Spa was ACCOMMODATIONS Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, located by a designed to honor the ceremonial village of Orongo and inspired by the Tour Villa Vailima, the estate where Treasure Island author Robert white-sand beach and sparkling blue lagoon, is renowned for its warm Gain insight into the island’s fascinating history from former governor architectural shapes of the ruins. The hotel features a pool and relaxing spa. Louis Stevenson spent the last years of his life. Enjoy a private kava hospitality. Enjoy a spa treatment surrounded by tropical gardens or Sergio Rapu. Explore the striking ceremonial village of Orongo, home of ceremony—an important tradition named after the Polynesian relax with a cocktail by the lagoon-style pool. the mysterious cult of the birdman. At the ceremonial complex of Ahu Clockwise from left: Moai at Ahu Tongariki; Aerial view of Rano Raraku volcano; signature beverage. Traditional dance performance Clockwise from top: Palm-lined coast; Harvesting coconuts; Samoan fire dancer APIA, SAMOA CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA: 6H 35M CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA: 7H 25M GREAT BARRIER REEF or DAINTREE ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA RAINFOREST, AUSTRALIA Discover the spiritual majesty of Angkor, the once-lost capital of the Khmer Two of the world’s most incredible ecosystems—the tropical rainforests of Queensland empire that ruled the dense jungles and fruitful plains of Southeast Asia. and the Great Barrier Reef—converge on the shores of Australia’s northeast coast. FEBRUARY 3 – 5 Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of In the evening, discover the culinary landscape of Siem Reap on a private FEBRUARY 1 – 2 Deemed one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Alternatively, embark on an expedition into one of Australia’s last Angkor Wat with a local guide. Cross the temple’s protective moat excursion aboard the local mode of transportation—the tuk-tuk. Sample the Great Barrier Reef is considered the largest structure made by living pristine areas: the Daintree Rainforest. Stroll the winding paths and trace history as you admire intricate towers, polished stones and Cambodia’s national dish, curried fish steamed in banana leaves, and organisms.
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