2013 Birding and Wildlife Voyages

Alaska • Russia • Japan • Australia • Tasmania • New Zealand

Dear Audubon Member & Friend,Audubon Nature Odysseys is pleased to continue our partnership with Zegrahm Expeditions in 2013 to offer three exceptional small-ship cruises to some of the world’s premier wildlife destinations—Alaska; the Russian Far East; and Tasmania, New Zealand, and the sub-Antarctic Islands.

We have carefully selected the following itineraries due to their outstanding birding and wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as overwhelming interest from Audubon members:

•Takefulladvantageofthelongdaysofmid-summertotracepristineshores,crosstheArcticCircle,andstepashore on both Russian and American lands on Wild Alaska and the Bering Sea.

•ProlificwildlifeandmajesticsceneryarepresentedonThe Best of the Russian Far East where you explore a virtually inaccessible region long closed to Western travelers.

•DiscoverfragileecosystemsandahostofendemicspeciesonTasmania to New Zealand: A Voyage through the Sub-Antarctic Islands—Zegrahm is among a small, exclusive number of operators allowed to travel to these far-flung isles.

Zegrahm has chartered the intimate, 100-passenger Caledonian Sky, which allows you access to remote anchorages and isolated coves inaccessible to larger vessels. Fleets of inflatable Zodiac landing craft enable you to explore wherever nature or curiosity dictates, stepping ashore on uninhabited islands and cruising past sea cliffs packed with breeding seabirds.

Your onboard ornithologist for all three voyages is Mark Brazil, an accomplished naturalist who has lead expeditions toallsevencontinents.Markwillbejoinedoneachofthesevoyagesbyateamofveteranexpeditionleadersandexpertlecturersfromdiversefieldsofstudywhowillenlightenyouwhilebothashoreandafloat,lendinginsightoneachregion’s history, geology, and wildlife.

IhopeyouwilljoinAudubonandZegrahmExpeditionsontheseextraordinaryvoyages.Call1.800.628.8747or206.285.4000toreserveyourcabinortofindoutmoreabouttheseremarkableexpeditions.

Sincerely,

SandyPinto DirectorofStrategicPartnerships

Meet Your LeADerMark Brazil – Mark developed his fascination with the natural world, especially birds, during his boyhood in the landlocked English county of Worcestershire. He then pursued his academic interests in biology during studies in England and then Scotland, while exploring the coasts and mountains of Britain in search of birds. His cravings for the sea and then for mountains led him to live for several years in the bird-rich county of Norfolk, and also on New Zealand’s south island; he currently resides in Hokkaido, Japan’s northern

island, though he takes every opportunity to travel in search of wildlife. Ornithological research, natural history consultancy for TV companies, and guiding naturalists and wildlife photographers have taken him to all conti-nents, but his particular passion is Asia in all its diversity. Mark earned his Ph.D.fromStirlingUniversity,Scotland,forhisworkonavianecologyandbehavior in Iceland. Fascinated by island biology, he is a leading authority on the natural history of Japan, where he worked as a professor of biodiversity and conservationatRakunoGakuenUniversitynearSapporo.Inadditiontobeingafieldnaturalist,heisacolumnist,author,andeditor.HisbooksincludeWild Asia: Spirit of a Continent, The Birds of Japan(thedefinitivetextofbirdbiologyand distribution in the Japanese archipelago), a monograph, The Whooper Swan, and most recently, A Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia.

ExpEdition HigHligHts:•Searchforavarietyofwildlifeincludingbears,walrus,whales,furseals,otters,Arcticfoxes,baldeagles,andvastnumbersofseabirdsonWild Alaska and the Bering Sea.

•Witnesshugeconcentrationsofseabirdsinafrenzyofbreedingactivity—northernfulmars,puffins,guillemots,black-leggedkittiwakes,andflocksofmorethan1,000whiskeredaukletsonThe Best of the Russian Far East.

•Enjoyup-closeobservationofseveralalbatrossspecies,hundredsofthousandsofpenguins,anduniqueislandendemicsonTasmania to New Zealand: A Voyage through the Sub-Antarctic Islands.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013 Home / Anchorage, Alaska Arrive in Anchorage in time for a welcome dinner. Anchorage Marriott Downtown(D)

Friday, July 12 Anchorage / Seward / Embark Caledonian Sky TourtheAlaskaSeaLifeCenterandvisitExitGlacier before embarking the Caledonian Sky late this afternoon. The ship sets sail in the evening.(B,L,D)

Saturday, July 13 Kodiak Island As the ship cruises past islands with steep cliffs, watch for nesting puffins and cormo-rants. Board Zodiacs to explore, searching forhumpback,finandseiwhales.Afterlunch, dock at the town of Kodiak, a bustling portsettledbyRussianfurtradersin1784.Visitthe1794HolyResurrectionRussianOrthodoxChurchandErskineHouse,aNationalHistoricLandmarkbuiltin1809.Exhibits in the Alutiiq Museum detail the history and culture of these native people who

lived here millennia before the Europeans arrived.(B,L,D)

Sunday, July 14 Geographic Harbor, Katmai National Park Nearly hidden Geographic Harbor is surroundedbymagnificentvolcanicscenery.CruisetheareabyZodiac,watchingforthebrown bears frequently seen digging for clams alongthebeachesatlowtide.(B,L,D)

Monday & Tuesday, July 15 & 16 Semidi / Aghiyuk / Unga TracethelengthoftheAlaskaPeninsula.TheSemidiIslandsarewherewemayfindasmanyas2.5millionbirds.ByZodiac,exploretheshores of Aghiyuk Island, home to huge colo-nies of northern fulmars, common murres and black-leggedkittiwakes.AndUnga’smultiplebays offer excellent opportunities to spot sea ottersandbirdsandtobotanizeamidfieldsofwildflowersandspongytundra.(B,L,Ddaily)

Wednesday, July 17 Otter Cove, Unimak Island Board Zodiacs and head for the largest Aleutianisland,Unimak,whichisringedby

sandy beaches, carpeted in flowering tundra, and crowned by the Shishaldin Volcano. This is the only island in the Aleutians with a popula-tionofbrownbears.(B,L,D)

Thursday, July 18 Baby Islands / Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island Cruiseamongthefivetiny,volcanicBabyIslands, which teem with puffins and whiskered auklets.PassingtheFoxIslandsgroupoftheAleutians, watch for minke whales, the smallest baleenwhaleinthenorthernPacific.DutchHarboristhebusiestfishingandprocessingportinAlaska.Deckhandsonpurseseinersmend their nets, and factory trawlers offload tons of king crab and pollock. Stroll among WorldWarIIrelicsoftheU.S.Army,visitthe Museum of the Aleutians and the WWII HistoricCenter,andviewtheoldestonion-domedRussianchurchinAlaska.(B,L,D)

Friday, July 19 St. George Island, Pribilof Islands DuenorthintheBeringSealiesthetinyPribilofIslands.Theseislandswerediscoveredin1786bytheRussianexplorerGerassim

Pribilof,whofoundfursealsherebythethou-sands; the Russians later harvested them nearly to extinction. Today, the northern fur seal is protected and cannot be hunted commercially, andthePribilofbreedingpopulationnumbersmorethan700,000.Birdcoloniesabound,withsome225speciesrecordedontheislands.

Step ashore in the town of St. George whose residentsincludeabout150peopleofAleutandRussiandescent.(B,L,D)

Saturday, July 20 St. Paul Island St.Paulishometo800Aleuts,theworld’slargest such community. Stroll through town, then walk among a profusion of tundra wild-flowers, watching for Arctic foxes often spotted here. Zodiac excursions and walks to the edge of the cliffs reveal birds by the thousands. (B,L,D)

Sunday, July 21 St. Matthew & Hall Islands FascinatinggeologicalformationsdefinethedesertedislandofSt.Matthew.Countlessnumbers of thick-billed murres, black-legged

kittiwakes, fulmars and puffins call the cliffs andcolumnstheirseasonalhome.Enjoyawalkthrough meadows of blooming pink and yellow louseworts and blue Jacob’s ladder. You may see Arctic foxes and endemic St. Matthew singing voles scampering among the rocks. Walrus have occasionally been spotted here, so keep a lookoutduringZodiacexcursions.(B,L,D)

Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23 International Date Line crossing / Provideniya, Russia LoseadaycrossingtheInternationalDateLine.OnTuesday,goashoreinProvideniyaat the southern limit of the Arctic ice pack. VisittheregionalmuseumandsailbyPloverBay.ReturntoU.S.watersbycrossingtheInternationalDateLineagain,gainingbacktheday.(B,L,D)

Tuesday, July 23 Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska A Siberian Yupik community hosts your visit to St. Lawrence. The hardy locals on this windswept pebbly spit subsist on the bounty of the sea. Enjoyaperformanceoftraditionaldancesorgo

for a brisk hike to seek red-necked phalaropes, long-tailed ducks, yellow and white wagtails, and,possibly,rareemperorgeese.(B,L,D)

Wednesday, July 24 Little Diomede / Arctic Circle LittleDiomede,anAmericanisland,liesthreenautical miles from its Russian counterpart, BigDiomede.Permissionpending,explorethetiny Aleut village of Ignaluk, which relies on subsistencehunting,fishingandegggathering.Thousands of least and crested auklets flock aroundtheslopesadjacenttothevillage.WealsocrosstheArcticCircleat66°33°NrightontheInternationalDateLine—afeatfewadventurerscanclaim.(B,L,D)

Thursday, July 25 Nome / Disembark Caledonian Sky / Anchorage / Home Withthediscoveryofgoldin1898,Nome’spopulation swelled to nearly 20,000 miners. Today’stownof5,000offersapeacefulcontrastto the lively legacy reflected in the colorful local saloons.DisembarkinNomeandtransfertotheairport for flights home. (B)

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Home / Anchorage, Alaska Arrive in Anchorage in time for a welcome dinner. Anchorage Marriott Downtown(D)

Thursday, July 25 Anchorage / Nome / Embark Caledonian Sky After breakfast transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Nome. Embark the Caledonian Sky thisevening.(B,L,D)

Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27 International Date Line / Provideniya, Russia OnFriday,crosstheInternationalDateLine,losing a day and arrive in Russian waters. Spend time on deck watching for such seabirds as short-tailed shearwaters, northern fulmars, Laysan albatross and fork-tailed stormpetrels.GoashoreinProvideniyaatthesouthern limit of the Arctic ice pack and tour theregionalmuseum.AlsocruisebyPloverBay.(B,L,D)

Sunday & Monday, July 28 & 29 At sea / Dezneva & Anastasiya Bays Following Sunday at sea, board Zodiacs for a cruise, keeping watch for gray whales. Step ashoreatDeznevaBayandjoinnaturalistsfora

hike from the beach to a shallow coastal lagoon where white-fronted bean geese, whooper swans and shore birds nest. Anastasiya Bay is a beachcomber’s dream, and walks inland take you through prime habitat for nesting birds. Also search nearby coves for walrus haul-outs. (B,L,Ddaily)

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 30 & 31 Natalia & Glybokaya Bays Go ashore in a remote nature reserve for a walk surroundedbyconicalpeaks,jaggedcliffs,waterfalls and tumbling streams. Look out for nomadic herders who bring their reindeer to the coast to drink seawater. For thousands of years, reindeer have provided a dependable source of food, hides for clothing and tent coverings, and evensled-driventransport.(B,L,Ddaily)

Thursday, August 1 Verkhoturova / Ossora, Kamchatka Explore the shores of Verkhoturova, watching for walrus. Go ashore in Ossora to meet residents dressed in traditional Koryak garments made of reindeer skin and trimmed in embroi-deryandelaboratebeadwork.Choosetovisitthemuseumortakeabirdingwalk.(B,L,D)

Friday, August 2 At Sea / Bering Island, Commander Islands Attend lectures and watch for seabirds and marine mammals as we cruise south. This eveningarriveatCommanderBayandmakea pilgrimage to Vitus Bering’s gravesite to commemoratehisvoyages.In1741hebecamethefirstEuropeantodiscoverthecoastofAlaska; shortly afterward, he was shipwrecked hereanddiedofscurvy.(B,L,D)

Saturday, August 3 Bering Island / Ariy Kamen / Nikolskoye Village Cruise along the northwest tip of Bering Island to search for northern fur seals and Steller’s sea lions hauled out on the shores. Another Zodiac cruise reveals the spectacular wildlife on tiny Ariy Kamen Island, whose mossy-green rocky landscape provides a habitat for vast numbers of birds, including horned and tufted puffins, crested and parakeet auklets, thick-billed murres, red-legged kittiwakes and red-faced cormo-rants. In the afternoon, visit the village of Nikolskoye. (B,L,D)

Sunday, August 4 Kronotskiy State Biosphere Preserve Spend the day exploring Kronotskiy State BiospherePreserve,thelargestnaturepreservearea in Russia. Nature walks reveal the thermal activities the area is known for. Keep an eye out for nesting birds, with a chance to spot Kamchatka brown bears and Steller’s seaeagles.(B,L,D)

Monday, August 5 Petropavlovsk Datingto1740,PetropavlovskisoneoftheoldesttownsintheRussianFarEast.Enjoyacity tour and a dog mushing demonstration today.(B,L,D)

Tuesday–Friday, August 6–9 Kuril Islands TheKurilArchipelagostretches700nauticalmiles between Kamchatka and Japan. Cruiseamongthe56KurilIslands,withthe daily schedule of landings dependent on weather and tides. Activities will include visits to an abandoned Japanese military camp on Shumshu Island, Atlasova Island to see the highest peak of the Kurils and the

bird-covereddramaticheadlandsofChirpoyIsland.(B,L,Ddaily)

Saturday, August 10 Tyuleniy Island “Tyuleniy” means “seal” in Russian. The hundreds of northern fur seals and Steller’s sea lions that cover the beaches easily explain why the island is so named. Watch bulls defending their harems, males sparring and pups cavorting inthewater.Birdsfillwhateverspacethesealsand sea lions leave unclaimed. Thousands of common murres and kittiwakes cover the cliffs and fly overhead. Other bird species include crestedauklets,SiberianrubythroatsandPallas’warblers, with possible sightings of red-necked stintsandnarcissusflycatchers.(B,L,D)

Sunday, August 11 Korsakov, Sakhalin Island / Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Set off for an overland visit to Sakhalin Island’s capital, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Founded as a smallRussiansettlementinthe1880s,thecitybecameaJapaneseprefectcapitalin1905then returned to Russia after WWII. Visit the Russian Orthodox church, the Regional

Museum (which is housed in an impressive former Japanese mansion) and the bustling market.EnjoyaperformanceoftraditionalCossacksonganddancefromagroupdressedincolorfulcostumes.Alternatively,joinyourornithologist for a day of birding in the southern partoftheisland.(B,L,D)

Monday, August 12 Otaru, Japan ArriveinOtaruandenjoyatourofthehistoricandphotogenicCanalZoneandaglassfactory.Createdbyaseareclamationprojectin1914,the canal is lined with original stone shipping warehouses mixed with modern shops and restaurants. Birders can set out for an explora-tion of the surrounding foothills to search for Japanese pygmy-woodpeckers and blue-and-whiteflycatchers.(B,L,D)

Tuesday, August 13 Otaru / Disembark / Sapporo / Home DisembarkandtransfertotheSapporoairportforyourindependentflighthomeward.CrosstheInternationalDateLine,arrivingthesameday. (B)

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Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26, 2013 Depart USA DepartonyourindependentflighttoAustralia.LoseadaycrossingtheInternationalDateLine.

Wednesday, November 27 Melbourne, Australia Arrive in Melbourne and transfer to the Grand Hyatt.Afterlunchenjoyanafternoonatleisurebefore gathering for an orientation and dinner atthehotel.(L,D)

Thursday, November 28 Melbourne / Embark Caledonian Sky TodayjoinaguidedexcursionexploringAustralia’s second largest city or choose to visit YouYang’sParktosearchforkoalas,wallabies,kangaroos, and birds in a natural setting. Both tours end at the harbor, where you embark the Caledonian Sky in the late afternoon and set sail forTasmania.(B,L,D)

Friday, November 29 Devonport, Tasmania ThisafternoonexploreMoleCreekNationalPark.StrollbesidearushingcreekborderedbylushfernstoenterMarakoopaCave.Hereyouwillfinduniquecreaturesthathaveadaptedto

a world without light and a breathtaking array of stalactites, stalagmites, and dazzling crystals reflectedinthesubterraneanpools.(B,L,D)

Saturday, November 30 Wineglass Bay / Coles Bay Outside magazine named Wineglass Bay one of the world’s top ten beaches. As Zodiacs take you ashore, behold blue-green waters edged by a perfect half-moon beach. Take nature walks to search for wallabies and white-bellied sea eagles, while dolphins and seals are often sighted in the offshore waters. Walk across the Hazard Mountains, stopping at scenic over-looks to take in the stunning coastal vista. The hikecontinuestoColesBayandintoFreycinetNationalPark,whichisknownforitsvariedflora and birdlife that includes green rosellas andyellow-tailedblackcockatoos.(B,L,D)

Sunday, December 1 Maria Island / Port Arthur Once a penal colony, today Maria Island is a national park and refuge for a variety of wildlife, includingCapeBarrengeese,Tasmaniannativehens, Forester kangaroos, and wallabies. Take a walk with park rangers to seek out wildlife or board Zodiacs to cruise along the shoreline for

up-closeviewsofthePaintedCliffs,colorful,beautifully patterned sandstone that has been carved by the sea into fantastic formations.

SpendtheafternoonatPortArthur,aformerprison that once held thousands of convicts. TodayPortArthurisaHeritageSite,itsmuseumand restored buildings reveal Tasmania’s past statusasapenalcolony.(B,L,D)

Monday & Tuesday, December 2 & 3 Hobart Spend two days exploring Hobart and its environs. Learn about Hobart’s historic Battery PointandSalamancaareaduringawalkingtour, followed by a ride to the summit of Mount Wellington. Or, choose a birding tour onBrunyIsland,where150species,includingall 12 Tasmanian endemics can be found.

The next day choose a guided walk through nearbyBonorongPark,whereresidentnaturalistspresent Tasmania’s unique wildlife—wombats, possums, and quolls. Then visit the colonial townofRichmondwhereyouwillfindbeau-tiful historic buildings as well as examples of Tasmania’s stark convict heritage. Alternatively, joinahalf-daybirdingtour.(B,L,Ddaily)

Wednesday & Thursday, December 4 & 5 At Sea Join naturalists for lectures and on deck to look for royal, shy, and Buller’s albatross, plus a host of southern ocean petrels as we cruise to MacquarieIsland.(B,L,Ddaily)

Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7 Macquarie Island Spend two full days exploring Macquarie Island. Though tides and weather will deter-mine our landings, we hope to visit a king penguin colony numbering 200,000 pairs and search for royal, rockhopper, and gentoo penguins. Seventy-two species of birds, as well as several types of seal—elephant, leopard, and fur—can all be found set against a background of mountains and tussock-covered headlands. There is also a staggering array of albatross breeding here—wandering, black-browed, gray-headed,andlight-mantledsooty.(B,L,Ddaily)

Sunday, December 8 At Sea Our lecture series continues with recaps on Macquarieandbriefingsonthenextsub-Antarcticlandings.(B,L,D)

Monday, December 9 Campbell Island, New Zealand CampbellIslandishometoamultitudeofseabirdsandmarinemammals.Photographicopportunitiesincludeframe-fillingencounterswith southern royal and light-mantled sooty albatross as well as Hooker’s sea lions and elephant seals. Birders search for the endemic CampbelltealandCampbellsnipe.(B,L,D)

Tuesday, December 10 Enderby, Auckland Islands Today nature walks lead you through dense chaparral shrubs and rata forests to visit nesting royal albatross. Station yourself near a beach awash with Hooker’s sea lions to watch yellow-eyed penguins as they return to their nesting sitesontherockyshore.Intheelfinforest,search for bellbirds, tomtits, and red-crowned parakeets,amongotherendemics.(B,L,D)

Wednesday, December 11 Snares Islands Fur seals and crested penguins line the glistening kelp shores, and Buller’s albatross soar overhead as you board Zodiacs for a cruise aroundtheSnaresIslands.(B,L,D)

Thursday, December 12 Dusky and Doubtful Sounds, Fiordland National Park InDuskySoundexplorebyZodiacstodiscoverforests and waterways that are home to many birds—bellbirds, tuis, fantails, and the kereru, a large native wood pigeon. Later, as the ship slowlycruisesDoubtfulSound,keepyourbinoculars ready to inspect the coves where rare Fiordlandcrestedpenguinsnest.(B,L,D)

Friday, December 13 Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park / Disembark / Queenstown Be on deck this morning to watch the panorama of Milford’s sheer cliff faces, as well as the crashing waters of Bowen and Stirling Fallsandthestunningmile-highMitrePeak.DisembarktheCaledonian Sky for a scenic drive Queenstown, with dinner and overnight at Crowne Plaza Hotel.(B,L,D)

Saturday, December 14 Queenstown / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your independentflight,arrivingintheUSAthesame day. (B)

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Audubon Nature Odysseys (NAS) has contracted Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc. (ZE), to organize this tour.

Reservations: 25%oftheexpeditionfare,alongwithacompleted and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place for NAS participants on this program. The balance of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is due at time of air ticket issuance. All prices are quotedinUSdollarsandmustbepaidinUSdollars.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy:Notificationofcancellation must be received in writing by NAS. At the time we receive your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply:

•120daysormorepriortodeparture: $750perperson•60through119dayspriortodeparture: 50%ofexpeditionfare•1through59dayspriortodeparture: 100%ofexpeditionfare

Some air fare may be nonrefundable. We urge you to check airline cancellation penalties before purchasing airline tickets, since international departure times and flights can change. Tours can also be cancelled due to low enrollments. Neither NAS nor ZE accepts liability for cancellation penalties related to domestic or interna-tionalairlineticketspurchasedinconjunctionwiththetour. Once an expedition has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE/NAS for any unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all extensions and independenttravelarrangementsmadeinconjunctionwith this program.

3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancel-lation and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation.

4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE/NAS programs are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will always pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion of the program.

5. Medical Information:ParticipationinaZE/NASprogram requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential that persons with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make them known to us well before departure. We can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you.

The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant is physically incapable and/or if a participant’scontinuedparticipationwilljeopardizeeither the individual involved or the group. There will be no refund given under these circumstances.

6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/withinthisprogram.Specificationswillbeprovidedwithpre-departure materials.

7. Currency Fluctuation and Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases from currency fluctuations or fuel costs. Therefore, as currencies do fluctuate around the world and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary for us to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control.

8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing

and are subject to change. ZE/NAS reserves the right to change a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed, or the itinerary changed, due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, airline schedules, government intervention, sickness or other contingency for which ZE/NAS or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included.

9. Itinerary Cancellation: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. ZE/NAS reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances which may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of ZE/ NAS’s liability. ZE/NAS is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

10. Participation: ZE/NAS reserves the right to decline to accept any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.

11. Limitations of Liability:ThissectiondefinesZE/NAS’s responsibility with respect to all of our trips, including extensions and independent arrangements. Pleasereaditcarefully.

ZE/NAS, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that they act only as the agent for any transportation carrier, hotel, ground operator, or other suppliers of services connected with this expedition (“other providers”), and the other providers are solely responsible and liable for providing their respective services. The passenger tickets in use by the carriers shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not aboard their conveyance. ZE/NAS shall not be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of,propertyorinjuryto,ordeathof,personsoccasioneddirectly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other provider, and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agentthereof,orbyactsofGod,strikes,fire,flood,war,rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any claim against ZE/NAS foranysuchloss,damage,injury,ordeath.Byregisteringfortheexpedition,theparticipantcertifiesthathe/shedoes not have any mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants. ZE/NAS shall not be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket to or from the departure city of the expedition. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the traveler. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.

Asdescribedinitem7above,allpricesaresubjecttochange.

Asdescribedinitem9above,intheeventthatanexpedition must be cancelled, ZE/NAS is not responsible for any personal expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the program.

Certainshipownersrequireuseofpreprintedticketforms that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such tickets are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these tickets with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators of the ship, their agent ZE/NAS, and the ship’s crew.

On advancement of deposit to ZE/NAS, the depositor acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.knoW BeFore You go

For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for excursions ashore; staff and crew members will be on hand to assist. Many of the landings will be “wet” and require that you wear waterproof, knee-high boots. Ashore, you must be able to walk moderate distances, unaided, over occasionally rough and often slippery terrain. We’ve designed our shore excursionstoaccommodateboththosewhoenjoygentlestrollsandthose who prefer more active hikes. Flexibility is a must, as itineraries aresubjecttochange,andlandings may be tidal or weather dependent.

The all-suite 100-passenger Caledonian Sky is a spacious, yet intimate, expedition vessel. Refurbished in 2012, her beautifully designed public spaces include a single seating dining room, a large lounge with piano, elegant bar, enclosed panoramic viewing deck, library, and gym. Outside decks feature a rear sun deck and the promenade deck is available to all travelers for wildlife and seabird viewing. All suites have an ocean view and feature a sitting room, en suite bathroom, flat screen television, spacious wardrobes and dressing table. Wireless internet access is available throughout the ship, for a fee. For excursions ashore, the Caledonian Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs.

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STANDArD SuiTe $11,980 $14,980 $1,348

Superior SuiTe $13,680 $17,280 $1,548

preMiuM SuiTe $14,880 $18,880 $1,688

preMiuM Deck SuiTe $16,580 $21,280 $1,893

corNer Deck SuiTe $17,780 $22,280 $2,003

Deluxe BAlcoNy SuiTe $19,280 $24,980 $2,213

SiNGle / STANDArD SuiTe $14,980 $18,780 $1,688

SiNGle / Superior SuiTe $16,980 $21,580 $1,928

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STANDArD SuiTe $13,980

Superior SuiTe $15,280

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preMiuM Deck SuiTe $18,080

corNer Deck SuiTe $19,780

Deluxe BAlcoNy SuiTe $21,580

SiNGle / STANDArD SuiTe $18,980

SiNGle / Superior SuiTe $20,480

Limited singles are available at the special single rates listed above. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate. All rates are per person, quoted in u.S. dollars, and must be paid in u.S. dollars. rates and itineraries are subject to change.

Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board the Caledonian Sky as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedi-tionstaff,includinglectures,briefings,slide/filmshows;allgroupactivitiesandexcursions;landing and port fees; all gratuities.Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.Air Fare:PleasecontactZegrahm’sin-houseAirDepartmentat800-628-8747or206-285-4000forfarequotes,reservations,orotherairrelatedquestions.

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o Wild Alaska and The Bering Sea

o Best of the Russian Far East

o COMBINED VOYAGE Wild Alaska and the Bering Sea Best of the Russian Far East

o Tasmania to New Zealand

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