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An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni and Friends of The University of North Carolina
16 days from $7,793 total price from Miami($7,095 air & land inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and fees)
MACHU PICCHU TO THE
GALAPAGOSMarch 27-April 11, 2018
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
Dear Carolina Alumni and Friends,
Join fellow Tar Heels and friends on a special 16-day tour to Peru and Ecuador. Explore two of South America’s treasures – the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu and the fascinating Galapagos Islands.
Begin with a full-day tour of Lima, featuring a visit to a prominent art museum and an afternoon tour of the colonial capital. Next, fly to Cuzco to explore the important Incan site of Koricancha and tour the beautiful Sacred Valley. Enjoy a captivating train ride to Machu Picchu, and stay overnight at the on-site Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, which affords virtually private access to the stunning ruins. In the Galapagos Islands, you spend four nights in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island, your base for exploring North Seymour, South Plaza, and Santa Cruz islands, embarking on day excursions on a privately chartered yacht. Conclude your journey in Quito with a visit to the Botanical Gardens and Iñaquito Market and a farewell dinner to celebrate your adventure. A 4-day/4-night Amazon Rainforest pre-tour option is also available.
Space is limited to just 20 guests and will fill quickly. We encourage you to book this experience today!
Yours at Carolina,
Douglas S. Dibbert ’70 President, UNC General Alumni Association
THE UNC RESERVATION FORM: MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS
Enclosed is my/our deposit of $______ ($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Machu Picchu to the Galapagos departing March 27, 2018. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: General Alumni Association, University of North Carolina, PO Box 660, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0660. For more information, please call UNC GAA toll-free at 1-877-962-3980, or call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 1-888-370-6765.
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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 95 days prior to departure, and is payable by check or credit card.
Membership Requirements: Tour participants who are not members of the General Alumni Association must join the Association ($50 for singles; $60 for couples) or pay a $50 surcharge to participate. Please pay by separate check made payable to the General Alumni Association and mail the check with this reservation form.
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru We depart today for the Peruvian capital. Upon arrival tonight we transfer directly to our hotel.
Day 2: Lima This morning we visit a prominent art museum in Lima. Then we encounter colonial Lima on an afternoon tour, followed by a welcome dinner at our hotel. B,D
Day 3: Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley Arriving in Cuzco today, we stop at the important Incan site of Koricancha, dedicated to the Sun God. Then we continue on to Sacred Valley, a region of Inca sites and indigenous villages. We visit the colorful Indian market at Pisac before reaching our hotel late afternoon. B,L,D
Day 4: Sacred Valley Today we explore Ollantay- tambo, both a living town and site of massive Incan ruins that still inspire wonder. Then we visit the Incan farming town of Chinchero, where we see a traditional weaving demonstration. Before dinner at our hotel tonight, we attend a native “Offering to the Earth” ceremony. B,L,D
Day 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Early this morning we board a train to Aguas Calientes, where we transfer by shuttle bus to the ruins at Machu Picchu for our first guided visit of the stunning “Lost City of the Incas.” With an overnight stay here, we have the rare privilege of seeing the ruins after the tourists have departed. B,L,D
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco This morning before the day trippers arrive, we enjoy our second guided tour of this UNESCO site. Following lunch at our lodge, we return to Aguas Calientes with some free time before our mid-afternoon train to Cuzco. B,L
Day 7: Cuzco Known for its Incan and Spanish Colonial heritage, Cuzco is the archaeological “hub” of the Americas and the continent’s oldest continu-ously inhabited city. This morning we tour this UNESCO site then stop at the ruins of Sacsayhua-man fortress, a masterpiece of Incan architecture. We enjoy lunch today in the home of a gracious Cuzco family. B,L
Machu Picchu to the GalaPaGos16 days from $7,793 total price from Miami($7,095 air & land inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and 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,” for a four-night island-based adventure.
Tour membership limited to 20 alumni and friends from UNC
Cover Photo: Encounter plenty of wildlife in the Galapagos, like this curious iguana.
Avg. High (°F) Jan FebLima 82 83Cuzco 64 64Quito 66 66
PERU
ECUADOR
Cuzco/Sacred Valley
Guayaquil Iquitos(Amazon)
Quito
Lima
DestinationAirTrainExtension (air)Entry/Departure
Map Legend
MachuPicchu
Equator
Galapagos Islands
Santa CruzSouth Plaza
Santa Fé
Santiago
Rabida
North SeymourBaltra
From Galapagos
To Galapagos
Pacific Ocean
Small Group Tour Highlights
Lima touring • Historic Cuzco and beautiful Sacred Valley • Overnight stay at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, adjacent to Machu Picchu • Two guided visits to Machu Picchu • Quito city tour • Four-night Galapagos stay at beautiful hotel in lush Santa Cruz highlands • Day cruises on privately chartered yacht plus island-based exploration • Expert Galapagos naturalist guide • Unique Galapagos wildlife
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class for Lima
2 Lima Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class
3-4 Sacred Aranwa Sacred Sup. First Class Valley Valley Hotel
5 Machu Belmond Sup. First Class Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
6-7 Cuzco Belmond Hotel Deluxe Monasterio
8-9 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
10-13 Galapagos Royal Palm Hotel Sup. First Class Islands Galapagos
14 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
15 Quito/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)
16 Arrive U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Day 8: Cuzco/Lima/Quito, Ecuador Early today we fly via Lima to Quito, arriving late afternoon. We attend a briefing about our Galapagos adventure then dine at our hotel. B,D
Day 9: Quito Nestled in the Andes foothills, Quito boasts a well-preserved historic center, as we see on today’s city tour that includes the Intiñan Museum and the Middle of the World Monument. B,L
Day 10: Quito/Baltra/Santa Cruz Island Today we fly to the island of Baltra then transfer to Santa Cruz, our island-based home for our Galapagos exploration. This afternoon we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about the giant Galapagos tortoises. B,L,D
Day 11: North Seymour Island/Bachas Beach This morning we embark on our first excursion aboard the Santa Fe, our privately chartered yacht. We set out for North Seymour, a flat, low-lying island with ample opportunities for close encounters with the magnificent frigate bird, land iguanas, and lava lizards on our naturalist-led walk. After lunch, we head back to Santa Cruz island, weighing anchor in the calm waters off Bachas Beach. Highlights of our nature walk here include flamingos, nesting sea turtles, and both aquatic and migratory birds. B,L,D
Day 12: South Plaza Island/Punta Carrion To-day’s destination is the small in size but rich in flora and fauna island of South Plaza. During our nature walk, we are on the lookout for such local residents as iguanas, bright orange Sally Lightfoot crabs, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and a male colony of sea lions (“the bachelors”). Then we cruise to Punta Carrion, where we have the opportunity to snorkel. B,L,D
We explore the amazing ruins at Machu Picchu on Days 5 & 6.
Day 13: Santa Cruz Island Today we explore Santa Cruz itself. We see the giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat; Los Gemelos, the huge twin cra-ters formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago; and Garrapatero, a secluded white-sand beach. Finally, we have a chance to explore the “lava tunnels” at our hotel: to literally walk through the naturally-formed tube through which lava flowed eons ago. B,L,D
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 Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (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: $1,295 total price per person
March 23-27, 2018
AmAzon RAinfoRest4 days/4 nights
for $1,195 total priceSingle Supplement: $235
Discover the Amazon’s amazing flora, fauna, and even villages on this
exceptional – and comfortable – tour.
Pre-Tour Option
Day 14: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra/Quito This morning we transfer to Baltra for the return flight to Quito, arriving mid-afternoon. Tonight we celebrate our remarkable adventure at a farewell dinner. B,D
Day 15: Quito/Depart for U.S. This morning we visit Quito’s Botanical Gardens, featuring an orchid- arium with more than 1,200 species of orchids; and Iñaquito Market, a colorful riot of fresh produce and spices. Then we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure before tonight’s transfer to the airport for our overnight flight to the U.S. B
Day 16: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our return flights home.
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all
flights within itinerary • 14 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and Superior
First Class hotels• 34 meals: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees; Galapagos National Park fee of $100
• Services of local Odysseys Unlimited Tour Directors; plus experienced naturalist guides while in the Galapagos
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs: March 27, 2018Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Miami $7,793
Orlando, Tampa $8,193
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, $8,293 New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, Washington, DC
Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $8,393 San Francisco, Seattle
Land Only (transfers not included) $7,395
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per per-son based on double occupancy in a Casita at the Royal Palm Hotel and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $698, which are subject to change until final pay-ment is made.
Single travelers please add $2,495.
All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharg-es, and fees) are guaranteed.
Upgrade to a Highland Villa at the Royal Palm Hotel: $295 ($495 single).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walk-ing (up to 2-3 miles per day) on uneven terrain. Also, there are both wet and dry landings in the Galapagos. You should be in good physical condi-tion to enjoy the tour to the fullest. If you have any concern regarding your mobility, please contact us. In addition, Cuzco’s high altitude (11,150 feet) could pose problems for travelers with certain health conditions. Please consult your physician if you have concerns.
For reservations and information, please call the UNC General Alumni Association toll-free at
1-877-962-3980Or call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
1-888-370-6765Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, Eastern Time
Your Island-Based Galapagos Experience: Royal Palm Hotel
We stay in comfort for four nights in spacious rooms at the Royal Palm Hotel, set in the lush highlands of
Santa Cruz island, and enjoy day cruises aboard the Santa Fe, our privately chartered yacht.
“The archipelago was a little world
within itself ...”– Charles Darwin
The beautiful and historic Sacred Valley
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mile
age
accr
ual,
stop
over
s, a
ltern
ate
trave
l dat
es, u
pgra
des,
and
airl
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taxe
s an
d fe
es. I
f you
pre
fer t
o m
ake
your
ow
n tra
vel
arra
ngem
ents
, Lan
d On
ly is
ava
ilabl
e on
mos
t tou
rs. S
ince
inte
rnat
iona
l and
dom
esti
c ai
r sc
hedu
les
are
subj
ect
to c
hang
e at
any
tim
e, w
e re
com
men
d th
at if
you
cho
ose
to m
ake
your
ow
n ai
rlin
e re
serv
atio
ns, yo
u do
not
pur
chas
e no
n-re
fund
-ab
le t
icke
ts o
r th
ose
wit
h hi
gh p
enal
ties
for
cha
nges
. If y
ou c
hoos
e to
mak
e yo
ur o
wn
air
arra
ngem
ents
, O
dyss
eys
Unl
imit
ed,
Inc.
sha
ll no
t ha
ve a
ny lia
bilit
y fo
r an
y lo
ss r
esul
ting
fro
m c
ance
llati
on o
f th
is t
our
or c
hang
es in
this
tou
r.