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| Around the World: Wildlife
A 25-Day tour starting from $64,950
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| About This Tour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On a singular around-the-world journey by private jet, celebrate the planet’s beautiful and rare habitats – and the people, animals, and plants that thrive among them. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRICE OF THE EXPEDITION INCLUDES:
• All hotel accommodations, meals, group transportation, excursions and other group activities from arrival in Orlando on April 6, 2009, through departure from London following breakfast on April 30, 2009 • Airport transfers at beginning and end of trip • Transportation by private jet (or other conveyance) according to the itinerary, including meals, beverages, wine, beer and liquor on board our private jet • Complete program of special events and activities • Enrichment program of lectures and presentations by a team of experts • Professional expedition staff and physician to assist you throughout the trip • Bottled water throughout the expedition • Baggage handling abroad • All gratuities • Amenities package • Comprehensive medical evacuation insurance. PRICE OF THE EXPEDITION DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Airfare and taxes from home cities to Orlando and return from London (see airfare section below) • Passport fees and visa charges • Accident/baggage/cancellation insurance • Personal expenses such as immunizations, laundry, telephone, fax charges, taxis • Liquor except as noted above. AIRFARE Because travelers originate from a variety of home cities, airfares will vary. We are happy to reserve flights in the class of service you prefer, and to arrange for your airport transfers and pre- or post-trip hotel accommodations. EXPECTATIONS OF TRAVELERS We consider this a fast-paced, strenuous program. Walking and climbing stairs are required to board and disembark the jet at most airports, to get around in hotels and to participate in many excursions. Riding in four-wheel-drive vehicles on rough terrain or unpaved paths can aggravate back conditions.
April 6, 2009: Orlando, Florida
Meet fellow travelers, lecturers, and expedition leaders at a festive welcome dinner at the Ritz-Carlton. Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando April 7 & 8: Amazon Rain Forest, Brazil One-tenth of the world’s living things – including 50,000 plant species and 2,500 kinds of fish – breed in this aweinspiring, green expanse. From Manaus, join a jungle walk through the Ecopark or board a chartered riverboat to explore the “meeting of the waters.” Tropical Hotel, Manaus or Tiwa Amazonas EcoResort April 9 & 10: Easter Island, Chile Located more than 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile, this remote, mysterious island is a wonder of ancient stone villages, open-air sanctuaries, and giant moai. These brooding statues, carved in quarries of volcanic tuff and inexplicably transported for miles to the coast, stand up to 50 feet tall and weigh as much as 250 tons. Hanga Roa or Taha Tai Hotel, Easter Island April 11:Apia, Samoa Robert Louis Stevenson was enticed by the lush beauty of Samoa. Experience a traditional kava ceremony at Stevenson’s estate, and enjoy a colorful Samoan dance performance. Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa, Apia April 12:Cross the International Date Line Crossing the International Date Line, lose a day en route to Borneo and arrive the next day. April 13 & 14: Borneo Of man’s closest relatives – the great apes – only orangutans are arboreal. At the World Wildlife Fundfounded Sepilok Rehabilitation Center, see orphaned and once-captive orangutans climb and play. Also watch for proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River. Renaissance Hotel, Sandakan April 15, 16 & 17: Vientiane & Luang Prabang, Laos Explore Vientiane’s glorious golden stupas, ancient temples, and Buddhist art. From Luang Pragang, visit the sacred shrine-filled caves of Pak Ou. Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane and Le Residence Phouvao, Luang Prabang April 18, 19 & 20: Kathmandu & Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, Nepal From Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge in Nepal’s Royal Chitwan National Park, ride atop guided elephants to search for deer, rhinos, crocodiles, and kingfishers. Also discover Kathmandu’s stupas, temples, and shrines. Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge and Hyatt Regency Kathmandu April 21, 22 & 23: Madagascar Choose to visit remote Anjajavy with its beautiful beaches, Coquerel’s sifakas, and brown lemurs; or trek through rugged eastern rainforests to hear the eerie sound of the large Indri in Perinet Reserve; or discover Berenty Reserve’s lemurs in the southern spiny desert. Madagascar Hilton, Antananarivo; Anjajavy l’Hotel, Vakona Forest Reserve, or Gite d’Etape Lodge April 24 & 25: Walvis Bay, Namibia Cruise Walvis Bay to discover the haunts of Cape Fur seals and prolific birdlife; take a sightseeing flight over the great red dunes of the Namib Desert; or traverse lunar hills and valleys on a geologist-guided exploration. Swakopmund Hotel April 26, 27 & 28: Uganda or Rwanda Go on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park to see hippos, pelicans, and saddlebill storks, or join a strenuous rain forest trek in search of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans. Kampala Serena Hotel; various lodges in Rwanda or Uganda April 29 & 30: London, UK/Depart for Home Relax at our London hotel, then transfer the next day to the airport for regularly scheduled commercial flights homeward. The Dorchester, London Itinerary and prices are subject to change.
Lecturers
Expert lecturers help create a rich context for your journey, increasing your awareness and knowledge of areas like art, history, geography and politics. Dr. Allison Alberts, Director of Conservation and Research for the San Diego Zoo, oversees more than 120 scientists in conservation programs at the Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and at field sites in 35 countries around the world. A reptile and amphibian specialist, she has worked with endangered species in many countries. Recognized by the National Science Foundation and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, her research has focused on developing innovative techniques for restoring critically endangered species to the wild. Anthropologist Dr. Avecita Chicchόn, Director of WCS's Latin America and Caribbean Program, oversees WCS's broad portfolio in 15 countries, from the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala to Tierra del Fuego in Chile, and the Caribbean. She is an expert in projects combining wildlife conservation, local capacity building, natural resource use, and community development. Dr. Helen Crowley, as Director of WCS's Madagascar Country Program, supervised all of WCS's terrestrial and marine programs on the “Eighth Continent.” As Assistant Director of WCS's Africa Program active in twenty countries, she developed a sound expertise in the establishment and management of protected areas. After over 20 years working in conservation, Helen is considered an authority in natural resource management, environmental education, and ecotourism. Dr. Sybille Klenzendorf, director of the Species Conservation Program at World Wildlife Fund, is an expert on conservation of tigers and other large mammals, bears, human-wildlife conflict, carnivore ecology, and game warden training techniques. Several of her currents projects address the effects of climate change on survival chances for species including polar bears, tigers in the Sunderbans swamps of India, and sea turtles. Previously she directed all mammal-related programs in Asia. Her work has led her to Alaska, Europe, Siberia, and Asia. Expedition Leaders Professional expedition leaders take care of every detail, leaving you free to immerse yourself in every amazing destination. Lynn Garrison, Expedition Leader. Lynn has an extensive background in both planning and guiding tours around the world. She has served on the expedition staff of several private jet programs around the world for TCS Expeditions. Her other experiences include leading safaris in Africa and directing groups at the Olympics in Sydney, Salt Lake City, and Torino. Lynn lives in Vallejo, California. Chris McCann, Assistant Expedition Leader. Chris began working for TCS Expeditions in 1999, and his experience includes Around the World, South America, and Africa. He has also traveled widely on his own, visiting more than 70 countries since his first trip abroad when he was 11 years old. When not negotiating his way through the wilds of Amazonian tributaries or the bureaucracy of India, Chris works as a freelance writer in Seattle. John Thiede, Assistant Expedition Leader. John has traveled as a naturalist and guide over the past 20 years, leading private jet journeys around South America, Africa, and the Middle East; ship expeditions throughout Antarctica, the Northwest Passage and the North Pole; and rail journeys in China and Russia. He has also worked as a safari guide in Kenya, and as a park ranger in both Alaska and Australia. He resides in Eagle River, Alaska. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Single from $68,050 Itinerary and prices are subject to change. |
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