Stanford Family AdventuresS T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Galápagos Family Adventure

JUNE 24 TO JULY 3 , 2020

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Stanford Family AdventuresS T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

HighlightsE X P L O R E colonial Quito and stand with one foot on each side of the equator

W A T C H in delight as marine iguanas spray salt from their nostrils

S I T face-to-face with a giant tortoise in the Santa Cruz Highlands

L E A R N the dances of the blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses

Young Explorer ProgramKids of all ages love our Young Explorer program, where they’re grouped with travelers their own age for fun and educational activities while adults attend faculty lectures. They’ll enjoy thought- provoking discussions and mind-bending games that fuel creativity, all while building new friendships. Our Young Explorer leaders are all recent Stanford grads and Stanford Sierra Camp counselors and are pros at understanding and adapting to the personalities and interests of each young explorer—which means that everyone has a great time.

CALL US: (650) 725-1093EMAIL US: family-adventures@alumni.stanford.eduVISIT US ONLINE: alu.ms/gofamily

“We loved this trip! It was

the perfect balance of education versus

vacation.”

Jennifer Von der Ahe, ’98 Galápagos Family Adventure

2018

Faculty LeaderDr. Robert “Bob” Siegel, ’76, MA ’77, MD ’90, is a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford’s School of Medicine and also holds appointments in the program in Human Biology, the Center for African Studies and the Woods Institute for the Environment. He’s the recipient of numerous teaching and advising awards including the Phi Beta Kappa Excellence in Teaching Award and Stanford’s highest teaching accolade, the Walter J. Gores Award. Dr. Bob’s courses cover a wide range of topics such as virology, photog-raphy, Darwin, island biogeography, global health and the Stanford Safari. He has served as an advisor and consultant to TeachAIDS, Free the Children, Support for International Change, Ocean Medicine Foundation, Wonderfest: the Bay Area Beacon of Science, and the Discovery Channel. An avid traveler and photographer, he has led numerous Stanford Travel/Study trips and has taught field seminars on six continents. On this program he will lecture on the natural history of the Galápagos, as well as modern threats to the islands and conservation efforts today.

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ItineraryJ U N E 2 4

U.S. / Quito, EcuadorDepart from home on flights bound for Ecuador. Upon our late-evening arrival in the capital of Quito, transfer to our hotel. HILTON COLON QUITO

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Quito Walk the streets of colonial Quito, stopping at Independence Plaza, the presidential palace and the monastery of San Francisco, one of the most impressive religious buildings in the New World. Stand with one foot on each side of the equator at Mitad del Mundo. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at our hotel. HILTON COLON QUITO (B,L,D)

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Quito / Baltra Island / Embark / Mosquera IsletTransfer to the airport to board our flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos. Upon embarking the ship, stop at Mosquera Islet, a small volcanic uplift between Baltra and North Seymour Islands. The islet is a long and narrow sand bank sur-rounded by lava reefs. Our guides lead us past sea lion colonies as we learn more about the fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galápagos. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

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San Cristóbal IslandDisembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal’s capital, and drive 40 minutes to the island’s southern shore. At Cerro Colorado, we visit the breeding center for the highly endan-gered giant tortoise. The center is located in the midst of a deciduous forest that is home to doz-ens of bird species, including the San Cristóbal mockingbird and the San Cristóbal lava lizard—both island endemics. In the afternoon, hike the eastern tip of the island at Punta Pitt, an eroded tuff cone, where the trail has spectacular views of and access to the shoreline. This site is ideal for an introduction to snorkeling. It is also the only site in the Galápagos where its three species of boobies can be found together. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

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Santa Fé Island / South Plaza IslandExplore Santa Fé’s idyllic white sand beach, which is populated by sea lions. During our morning walk we may spot the endemic yellow-gray land iguana amid the giant prickly pear cacti. Following lunch and a rest, we disembark at South Plaza Island, where turquoise waters contrast brilliantly with the white sand and black lava rocks along the shoreline. Off the coast watch sea lion colonies while frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls and shear-waters glide above. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?galapagos-family2020O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

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Santa Cruz IslandDisembark on Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and its giant-tortoise pens, located in an impressive prickly pear cactus forest that’s home to many land birds. The research station is the head-quarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration in the Galápagos. From here board buses for lunch in the cooler highlands, a completely different ecosystem of the island. This afternoon choose one of several optional activities, such as hiking, biking, kayaking or exploring an organic coffee plantation. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

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Española IslandGo for a walk at Punta Suarez on Española Island, where we enjoy its unique seabird colonies, including Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and as well as a view of the famous blowhole. Keep an eye out here for marine iguanas. In the afternoon, the picture-perfect white coral beach of Gardner Bay and the near-by islet of Osborn provide a beautiful setting for observing sea lions, mockingbirds and finches

as we relax on the beach or snorkel in the bay’s calm waters. SANTA CRUZ II (B,L,D)

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Santa Cruz Island / North Seymour IslandAfter breakfast, take a panga ride to Eden Islet off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, where we can observe blue-footed boobies diving into the water and catch sight of reef sharks and frigate birds. Next head to North Seymour Island, lifted from the ocean floor by a volcanic event; its origins as a seabed give the island its low, flat profile. Standing just above our landing spot is a tiny forest of silver-gray palo santo trees, usually without leaves, waiting for the rains so they can burst into bloom. SANTA CRUZ II

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Baltra Island / Disembark / Quito / U.S.After breakfast, disembark our ship and transfer to the airport for our flight back to Quito. Upon arrival transfer to the nearby airport hotel and have time to refresh before returning this eve-ning to the airport for departing flights, arriving back in the U.S. on Friday. WYNDHAM QUITO

AIRPORT HOTEL (7/2: B,D)

Our Ship!

The Stanford Differencefor Young ExplorersNot your ordinary kids’ campYou’re taking your family on the trip of a lifetime and, of course, you want to be right beside your kids to witness their wonder and amazement. Rest assured you’ll spend most of the trip together as a family. On occasion, kids-only adventures, tours and meals give adults time for more in-depth touring and discussions. Our professional tour manager and team of Young Explorer leaders (at least one for every 10 kids) join you every step of the way to make your family trip a breeze.

Dedicated Young Explorer leadersOur savvy Young Explorer leaders are razor-sharp recent Stanford grads and former Stanford Sierra Camp counselors. They’ll captivate the children with hands-on educational activities while the adults attend lectures. And they bring the whole family together for activities such as Family Olympics, Trivia Night or Disco Bingo.

Access to Stanford scholars Have a child or grandchild who is keenly interested in the faculty leader’s area of expertise? He or she is welcome to attend the lectures with you. On most trips, our faculty leaders design and deliver a lecture specifically for Young Explorers.

Create a Custom Family AdventureRegular program dates not doable for you? Interested in traveling with your own group or wanting to celebrate a special occasion?

Private Editions allows you to create a one-of-a-kind vacation using Travel/Study’s 50 years of travel expertise and with the added enrichment of Stanford scholars. Start with one of our tried-and-true itiner-aries or let our team help you plan your dream trip…anywhere in the world.

For more information: VISIT alu.ms/goyourway CALL (650) 723-7861EMAIL privateeditions@stanford.edu

Program Cost*

* Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. **A limited number of single and triple cabins are available.

ADULT CHILD CHILDDOUBLE DOUBLE TRIPLE** SINGLE**

PANORAMA DECK

EXPEDITION DECK

HORIZON DECK

The recently refurbished, 235-foot-long Santa Cruz II is chartered exclusively for Stanford and offers accommodations in 50 outside cabins, all with windows and ranging in size from 163 to 325 square feet. The ship features air-conditioning throughout, an elegant dining room, sun deck with bar, Jacuzzi, library and observation deck. Go to our website or contact us for additional ship or cabin information.

HORIZON DECK

EXPEDITION DECK

PANORAMA DECK

PANORAMA DARWIN SUITE

1Triple cabins are 192 sq. ft.2Single cabins on this deck are 127 sq.ft.

163 sq. ft. with 2 twin or double beds and a window

$8,095 $7,595 $7,2951 $9,1952

163 sq. ft. with 2 twin or double beds and a window

$8,695 $8,195 – $9,695

163 sq. ft. with 2 twin or double beds and a window

$9,195 $8,695 – $10,195

325 sq. ft. with twin or double beds and a picture window

$9,695 $9,195 – –

Terms & ConditionsDeposits, Payments, Cancellations & RefundsA $1,000 per-person deposit is required to reserve your space. Call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093 or sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?galapagos- family2020. Final payment is due 120 days prior to depar-ture. Child rates apply to children ages 18 and younger on the date the adventure begins. Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance pol-icy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other convey-ance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passen-ger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. We reserve the right to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, nor Stanford University, nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program prices are based on rates in effect in October 2019 and are subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

Trip InformationDatesJune 24 to July 3, 2020 (10 days) Group Size/Age 84 participants / Minimum age: 6Included3 nights of hotel accommodations in Quito (2 nights at the Hilton Colon and 1 night at the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel) 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to porters, waiters, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as de-scribed in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Round-trip flights between Quito and the Galápagos Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educa-tional program with lecture series for adults and Young Explorer program for kids Predeparture materials, including a recommended reading list, a selected book (one for adults, one for each kid based on their age), a map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the programNot IncludedInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Per-sonal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup servicesAir ArrangementsYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.What to ExpectTravelers should be in good health and good physical condition. This program includes some long days with early wake-up calls and activities scheduled throughout the day (and sometimes into the evening). Walking tours and hikes range from one to three miles, sometimes on uneven terrain. Snorkeling excursions require a degree of comfort about swimming independently. Travelers should be able to climb into and out of pangas (inflatable landing craft), with crew assistance, and feel comfortable disembarking from Zodiacs into several inches of water on wet landings.

Located on the Equator, the Galápagos Islands have a surprisingly cool, subtropical climate. Temperatures during our program can be variable, ranging from the mid to upper 70s (°F) during the day in the Galápagos Islands to lows in the high 40s in the early mornings and evenings in Quito (altitude: 9,350 feet). The equatorial sun can be strong, and as such, sun protection is highly recommended. We welcome travelers 6 years of age and older on this program.

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Create a Custom Family Adventure

For more information: VISIT alu.ms/goyourway CALL (650) 723-7861EMAIL privateeditions@stanford.edu

ADULT CHILD CHILDDOUBLE DOUBLE TRIPLE** SINGLE**

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