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MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS
Commonwealth Club Travel presents
September 30-October 14, 2014
15 days for $8,493 total price from San Francisco($7,795 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and departure fees)
An Exclusive Small Group Tour for The Commonwealth Club
Avg. High (°F) Sep OctLima 67 71Cuzco 68 72Quito 68 72
PERU
ECUADOR
Cuzco/Sacred Valley
Guayaquil Iquitos(Amazon)
Quito
Lima
DestinationAirTrainExtension (air)Entry/Departure
Map Legend
MachuPicchu
Equator
Isla PintaEquator
Galapagos Islands
Isla Marchena
Isla Santa CruzIsla San Cristóbal
Isla EspañolaIsla Santa Maria
Isla Isabela
Isla Fernandina
Isla San SalvadorIsla Baltra
From Galapagos
To Galapagos
Pacific Ocean
Tuesday, September 30: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru Depart today for the Peruvian capital. Upon arrival tonight we transfer directly to our hotel.
Wednesday, October 1: Lima This morning we tour the Larco Herrera Museum; the ceramics collection includes a renowned set of erotic pre-Columbian figures. Schedules permitting, visit the U.S. Embassy for a briefing by foreign service staff. Take a city tour of the Peruvian capital followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Thursday, October 2: Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley Fly to Cuzco and travel to the Sacred Valley, a region of Inca sites and indigenous villages. Visit the Indian market at Pisac. We reach our hotel mid-afternoon and attend a native Offering to the Earth ceremony. B,L,D
Friday, October 3: Sacred Valley Visit the Incan farming town of Chinchero, where residents live much as their ancestors did. Then we explore Ollantaytambo, a living town and site of massive Incan ruins that continue to inspire wonder. Return to our hotel late this afternoon. B,L,D
Saturday, October 4: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Travel by train for the 1½-hour journey to Aguas Calientes, where we board a bus for Machu Picchu. Our first guided visit of the stunning “Lost City of the Incas” begins this morning. Our small group will move nimbly through the ruins and have the leisure to absorb the beauty and mystery of this magical site. Following our tour, we check in at the 31-room Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, just steps from the entrance to the ruins. While most visitors see Machu Picchu on a day trip, we have the rare privilege of spending the night and seeing the ruins after all the other visitors have left. B,L,D Sunday, October 5: Machu Picchu/Cuzco Today before the day trippers arrive we begin our second tour of this UNESCO World Heritage
Tour membership limited to 20 guests
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS15 days for $8,493 total price from San Francisco($7,795 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and departure fees)
T hey rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where we
spend the night at an intimate on-site hotel, and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” where we cruise aboard a privately chartered boat. It’s an exhilarating discovery of lost worlds.
Cover Photo: A marine iguana surveys his domain on a Galapagos island.
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Briefing by U.S. Foreign Service Staff … Lunch in the home of a Cuzco family … Visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Cuzco … Overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge … Two guided visits at Machu Picchu … Four nights aboard a privately chartered ship in the Galapagos … Guided nature walks, swimming, and snorkeling
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. JW Marriot Sup. First for Lima Hotel Class
2 Lima JW Marriot Sup. First Hotel Class
3-4 Sacred Valley Casa Andina Sup. First Private Collection Class
5 Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Sup. First Sanctuary Lodge Class
6-7 Cuzco Hotel Monasterio Deluxe
8 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
9-12 Galapagos M/Y Coral II Sup. First Crusing Class
13 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
14 Quito/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight) 15 Arrive U.S.Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
site. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time before our train to Cuzco. B,L
Monday, October 6: Cuzco This morning we tour the archaeological hub of the Americas, the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a visit at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. We stop at the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, then enjoy lunch in the home of a gracious Cuzco family. B,L
Tuesday, October 7: Cuzco/Quito, Ecuador Early today fly via Lima to Quito, arriving late afternoon. This evening we have a briefing and dinner at our hotel. B,D
Wednesday, October 8–Saturday, October 11: Galapagos Cruising Our Galapagos adventure begins with an early departure for the flight to Baltra, where we board the privately chartered M/Y Coral II, our home for the next four nights. While exact cruise itineraries are subject to the dictates of Galapagos National Park authorities, each cruise features expert Galapagos naturalist guides and the opportunity to see giant Galapagos tortoises, Blue-footed Boobies, sea lions, iguanas, and abundant bird life. Enjoy opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, panga boat rides, and nature walks. B,L,D daily
Following is a representative sampling of the islands we may visit on our cruise:
Santa Cruz: Snorkel and swim in Ballena (Whale) Bay, a beautiful green sand cove at the base of Dragon Hill. There will be opportunities to see marine iguanas and a variety of sea birds.
Isabela: The largest island in the chain features as many as 20 species of migratory birds at Humedales, the westernmost port of the Galapagos.
Fernandina: From Espinosa Point, we enjoy vistas looking across the Bolivar Channel to the island of Isabela. Encounter marine iguanas mingling with sea lions and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation Lima/Iquitos• 4 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights in the jungle
at Ceiba Tops (Superior First Class); 1 night in Lima at Costa del Sol Hotel (First Class)
• 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Extensive sightseeing, including guided Canopy
Walkway tour and visit with ribereños (Amazon river people)
• Fully escorted by an Amazon-born naturalist guide as your Odysseys Unlimited representative
• Private vehicle transportation• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters and all drivers
Land only guests: $1,495 total price per person
Pre-Tour Option
September 26-30, 2014
AMAZON RAINFOREST5 days/4 nights for $1,193 total price
($1,095 air & land inclusive plus $98 airline taxes and departure fees)
Single Supplement: $295
Discover the Amazon’s amazing flora, fauna and even villages on this excep-
tional – and comfortable – tour.
Tour the enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu.
The beautiful and historic Sacred Valley
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights within itinerary
• 13 nights’ accommodations: 4 nights aboard privately chartered Superior First Class boat M/Y Coral II; 9 nights in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels
• 33 meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including
all entrance fees; Galapagos National Park fee• Services of local Odysseys Unlimited Tour
Directors; experienced naturalists aboard M/Y Coral II
• Services of Commonwealth Club staff with a minimum of 15 guests
• Private cultural and educational highlights• Private motorcoach transportation including
bottled water throughout your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters and all drivers
Santiago: Espumilla Beach features a sea turtle nesting site, mangrove forests, deep-water snorkeling, and beautiful views from the island’s highest point. At Egas Port we search for birds on a guided walk.
Sunday, October 12: Galapagos/Quito Fly from Baltra to Quito (via Guayaquil). We celebrate our adventure at tonight’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Monday, October 13: Quito/Depart for U.S. Nestled in a valley surrounded by staggering Andes peaks, Quito boasts the largest historic center in the Americas and was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage site. We discover this capital city on today’s tour. We also visit Middle of the World Monument, where we can straddle two hemispheres. Later we transfer to the airport for our overnight flight to Miami and onward to your home city. B,L
Tuesday, October 14: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. and connect with our flights home.
M/Y Coral II
Our privately chartered ship is an eco-friendly vessel built specifically for Galapagos cruising. Cabins are small but
comfortable, each with private facilities.
Crew: 10 Guide: Galapagos naturalist Passenger Capacity: 20 Length: 110 ft Decks: 4 Berths: all lower
Tour Departs: September 30, 2014
Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges and fees.
Los Angeles, San Francisco $8,493
Minneapolis, Washington, DC $8,393
Miami $7,993
Land Only (transfers not included) $7,995
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in an outside cabin on Sea Deck (approx. 129 sq ft) with porthole and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges and depar-ture fees of $698, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Single travelers please add $3,195. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges and departure fees) are guar-anteed.
Upgrade to Earth Deck (approx. 108 sq ft) with win-dow: $395 per person ($595 single); upgrade to Sky Deck (top deck, approx. 108 sq ft) with window: $495 per person ($795 single). All cabin categories have limited availability.
Business Class upgrade from Miami on round–trip international flight: $1,595 per person (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on uneven terrain and is for active travelers in good physical condition. There are both wet and dry landings in the Galapagos. You need to be able to get on and off zodiac boats sometimes stepping into water and wading to shore. In addition, Cuzco’s high altitude (11,150 feet) could pose problems for travelers with certain health conditions. Please consult your physician regarding your suitability for the trip.
Contact Club Travel
415-597-6720
[email protected]/travel
COMMONWEALTH CLUB RESERVATION FORM: MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Machu Picchu to the Galapagos departing September 30, 2014. I/we understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure (or by June 27, 2014). Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA or by personal check. Please make deposit check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and send to: Commonwealth Club Travel, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. For reservations and information, call (415) 597-6720, or email [email protected]. You may also fax your reservation to (415) 597-6729.
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Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Machu Picchu to the Galapagos, September 30-October 14, 2014, and agrees that his/her signature below represents his/her acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions.
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Dear Members and Friends of the Commonwealth Club,
Join us in 2014 for an exciting 15-day tour and cruise to experience two of the world’s most treasured destinations: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu and the fascinating Galapagos Islands.
Your tour begins with a full day in Lima, including a visit to the Larco Herrera Museum. Next, fly to Cuzco, the archaeological hub of the Americas and South America’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Acclimate to the high altitude while touring the beautiful Sacred Valley. A thrilling train ride delivers you to Machu Picchu; your overnight stay at the on-site Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge affords virtually private access to the ruins after the day-trippers have left. For the second half of the tour travel to the Galapagos Islands, where you’ll board an intimate, privately chartered ship to cruise Darwin’s “living laboratory.” Here you’ll have opportunities to get up close to Galapagos wildlife on guided walks and while swimming and snorkeling. Conclude your journey back in Quito.
This tour is limited to just 20 Commonwealth Club members and friends. We expect the tour to fill quickly. Call and make your reservations today for our exciting exploration of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos!
Sincerely,
Kristina Nemeth Director of Travel
Method of Payment q Check q American Express q Discover q MasterCard q VISA
Account # ______________________________________ Security Code _________ Exp. Date ______________
Name of Cardholder ____________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________
Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due by June 27, 2014 and is payable by check or credit card.
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