HISTORY’S LOST CITIESBY PRIVATE JET

NOVEMBER 1–23, 2015

Presented by

Travel with AMNH Anthropologist Laurel Kendall

AZERBAIJANBaku

JORDANPetra or Dead Sea

HISTORY’S LOST CITIESBY PRIVATE JET

$68,950 per person, double occupancy, $7,950 single supplement

23 DAYS, 9 COUNTRIES, 1 INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

Flight TimingsDEPART ARRIVE HOURS/MINUTES

Madrid, Spain Baku, Azerbaijan 5h 40mBaku, Azerbaijan Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2h 05mSamarkand, Uzbekistan Kathmandu, Nepal 3h 20mKathmandu, Nepal* Lhasa, Tibet 1 30mLhasa, Tibet* Kathmandu, Nepal 1h 30mKathmandu, Nepal Luang Prabang, Laos 2h 45mLuang Prabang, Laos Yangon, Myanmar 1h 30m Yangon, Myanmar Agra, India 3h 30m Agra, India Udaipur, India 1h 10mUdaipur, India Aqaba, Jordan 6hAqaba, Jordan Madrid, Spain 5h 35m

UZBEKISTANSamarkand

NEPALKathmandu

MYANMARBagan and Inle Lake

TIBETLhasa

LAOSLuang PrabangINDIA

Udaipur

INDIATaj Mahal

Start // EndMADRID

Dear Museum Traveler,

Discover the intriguing and seldom-visited centers of ancient culture and commerce on History’s Lost Cities. From the Silk Road outpost of Samarkand to the legendary stupas of Kathmandu, this 23-day itinerary allows guests the opportunity to explore some of the world’s most fabled places that have stood the test of time—all by the comfort and convenience of flying by private jet.

Explore Baku’s Walled City, dating back to the sixth century B.C. and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through Samarkand’s Registan Square, taking in its exquisite architecture, before traveling to Tibet to experience the sacred Buddhist city of Lhasa. Join monks for the morning almsgiving in Laos and walk the ancient ruins of Myanmar’s greatest temples. This journey also includes icons such as the Taj Mahal and the Lost City of Petra, two of the most impressive human-made sites in the world.

At each destination several options are available to ensure that your trip is customized to your interests to create the highly personalized, enriching travel experience of a lifetime. Along the way, enjoy seamless travel between destinations by private jet with top-flight service. If you have specific requests or have traveled to a place before, simply ask and we will ensure that your journey is tailored to you.

AMNH Expeditions has reserved a limited number of spots on this private jet expedition. Therefore, we recommend that you reserve promptly.

Please call 800-454-4149 or 206-254-0228, or visitwww.amnhexpeditions.org.

NOV. 1

SpainMadridMeet fellow travelers and expedition staff in Madrid for a festive welcome dinner. If you choose to arrive early enjoy several options to explore on your own. Take in some of Europe’s finest art collections at the nearby Museo Nacional del Prado. Soccer fans can opt to take a guided tour of one of the game’s most famous venues, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, referred to as simply the Bernabéu and home to the much-decorated Real Madrid C.F.

AccommodationsIn the heart of Madrid’s “Golden Triangle,” Hotel Ritz by Belmond is a classic luxury hotel within walking distance of the city’s major cultural and shopping centers. The landmark building features such amenities as a spa, fitness center, two restaurants and a bar.

Follow your passion. This itinerary is merely an overview of possible activities. Several options are available at each destination to ensure that your trip is customized to your interests. If you have specific requests or have traveled to a place before, simply ask and we will ensure that your journey is tailored to you. Private options, including spa and golf, are also available for an additional cost. We look forward to welcoming you on board.

NOV. 2-3

AzerbaijanBaku

Once a booming oil town in a former Soviet republic, Baku is an intriguing blend of historic structures, modern glass towers and Soviet-era apartment blocks. A city of contrasts, black cabs imported from London traverse streets lined with designer boutiques adjacent to 15th-century architecture.

A maze of narrow streets and ancient buildings, tour Baku’s Walled City, which dates back to the sixth century B.C. and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. See Shirvanshah’s Palace, the magnificently carved stone complex that was the last residence of the rulers of the powerful Shirvan State. Take in stunning views of the pathways and minarets from the top of the iconic Maiden Tower, built in the 12th century and the focus of much folklore. Opt for a day trip to the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, also known as Gobustan National Park. Another UNESCO World Heritage site, this area of plateaus and rocky boulders is home to more than 6,000 rock engravings spanning 40,000 years of rock art, ancient cave settlements and burial grounds.

AccommodationsOn the waterfront promenade, Four Seasons Hotel Baku features spacious rooms with balconies that open to views of the Caspian Sea or the Walled City. Guests can unwind at the penthouse spa or with a swim in the indoor pool set in a sky-lit, two-story atrium.

NOV. 4-5

UzbekistanSamarkand

An outpost of the fabled Silk Road and considered the “crossroads of world cultures,” the city of Samarkand prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries under the rule of Timur, who oversaw the city’s most significant development.

Stroll through Registan Square and its assembly of buildings with exquisitely decorated mosques, madrassas and minarets in vibrant blue tiles. Step inside the sparkling Gur-Emir mausoleum, the tomb of Timur, crowned with an azure-tiled dome. Explore the sacred Shakhi-Zinda complex and see the turquoise domes of the majestic Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once one of the Islamic world’s largest. Among the fluted domes and giant monuments to Timur, browse the city’s lively bazaars filled with stalls of dried fruits and nuts, colorful fabrics and freshly baked bread. The round, distinctly decorated bread, called obi non, is baked in clay furnaces.

AccommodationsConveniently located in the city center, Registan Plaza Hotel Samarkand is adjacent to the business district and historical Old Town. All rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with modern amenities.

Nov. 6-7

NepalKathmandu

Spend two nights in Kathmandu, the once forbidden city tucked in a Himalayan valley that melds Buddhist and Hindu influences. See Nepal’s largest stupa and one of the most important holy sites for Buddhists in the country, Bodnath, with its immense white dome and five Buddhas, representing the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and ether, at its main points. Visit Swayambhunath, a remarkable stupa encircled by dozens of smaller stupas, shrines and fluttering prayer flags. Explore medieval Bhaktapur to find extraordinary Nepali architecture and art, including the ornate Golden Gate, a centuries-old masterpiece of metalworking.

Alternate: Instead of staying in Kathmandu, opt to enjoy a rejuvenating visit to Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel, a holistic lifestyle retreat drawing on ancient Himalayan knowledge. Here you can pamper yourself at the spa, participate in one of the many daily yoga sessions with a master instructor, enjoy a cooking class, or take a gentle hike and explore the beauty of the Himalayan foothills. Meals are prepared with fresh seasonal and local produce from the resort’s organic farm and the area’s farmers.

AccommodationsTaking its inspiration from the Kathmandu Valley’s rich cultural heritage, the centrally located Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu is architecturally modeled after the palaces of the Newar Kings.

Alternate: Relax and recharge at Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel, set on over 20 acres of hillside overlooking the Himalayan range. One of the resort’s key features is the Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa situated halfway up the hill in a lush forest setting.

Nov. 8-9

TibetLhasa

This morning we take a charter flight to the Sacred Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital located on one of the world’s highest plateaus. Visit the lavishly ornamented Potala Palace, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama that also served as the seat of the Tibetan government. Witness the monks as they go about their daily rituals at the nearly 600-year-old Sera Monastery. Take in Jokhang Temple, the region’s oldest and most revered temple.

Alternate: Instead of traveling to Lhasa, choose to travel by local air to Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the last remaining havens for the elusive Bengal tiger. Ride Asian elephants through the jungle in search of one-horned rhinos, gray langurs and sloth bears.

AccommodationsThe St. Regis Lhasa Resort in Tibet offers excellent service and serenity after a day of exploration with such amenities as its sparkling Golden Energy Pool, Iridium Spa and Meditation Garden. The spacious guest rooms feature custom-designed furnishings and beautiful views of Lhasa.

Alternate: Located on the border of Chitwan National Park, Kasara Jungle Resort is a tranquil respite that blends the surrounding nature with simple luxury. Modern guest rooms feature water garden courtyards and hotel amenities include a pool, spa and restaurant serving locally sourced Nepali cuisine.

Nov. 10-12

LaosLuang Prabang

Surrounded by jungle-covered mountains where the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers meet, life in Laos unfolds at an unhurried pace. Temples sit next to elegant French colonial architecture in the old town. With more than 30 temples, it is no wonder that UNESCO deemed this ancient city a World Heritage site.

To better understand Laotian culture, opt for a sunrise excursion to see the morning almsgiving, a sacred ceremony where locals offer sticky rice to monks. Delve deeper into regal history at the Royal Palace where the lavish Throne Room plays second fiddle to the sacred Pha Bang, the golden Buddha less than three feet tall, a gift to the city that is recognized as the official introduction of Buddhism to Laos for which the city derives its name. Opt to meet local craftswomen at the Living Crafts Centre Ock Pop Tok, a social enterprise dedicated to preserving fine textiles, handicrafts and ethnic design. Or float down the Mekong River on motorized long boats and view daily life along the shore.

AccommodationsIn Luang Prabang, we split between the following hotels:

Central to the Luang Prabang peninsula, Amantaka provides easy access to many historic sights, including the former Royal Palace. In addition to its comfortably furnished rooms and suites, this large garden estate features a spa, pool and art gallery displaying works from local artists.

La Résidence Phou Vao sits atop seven acres of lush gardens. Guest rooms include large windows that open to stunning views and first-class amenities. The resort also features a UNESCO heritage garden and infinity plunge pool.

Nov. 13-16

MyanmarBagan, Inle Lake and YangonOnce the historic overland trade route between India and China, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is emerging from decades of political and economic isolation. This land of ancient Buddhist temples remains largely unspoiled by the modern world.

On arrival in Yangon, take a local charter flight to the ancient city of Bagan. Home to more than 2,000 temples scattered over 26 square miles, Bagan was once a thriving capital and the heart of Buddhism in the region. The collective scope of the temples makes it one of the top archaeological treasures in Asia rivaling Angkor Wat. The next day board a local charter flight to Inle Lake where daily life unfolds among stilted houses and floating markets set over tranquil waters. Watch skilled locals guide rowboats with a single leg on the oar as they tend the lake’s floating gardens. We return to Yangon for our final night and visit the over 300-foot-tall Shwedagon Pagoda, the shimmering golden temple that dominates the capital’s skyline.

AccommodationsSet within the Bagan Archaeological Preservation Zone among the ancient temples of the Kingdom of Bagan, the Aureum Palace Bagan is a spacious 27-acre resort that features villas and rooms furnished with unique crafts.

Aureum Palace Inle is on the edge of tranquil Inle Lake, a series of expansive waterways. Uniquely designed rooms line the shore and feature lounge areas and lotus ponds.

Sule Shangri-La, Yangon is a contemporary property known for traditional hospitality. Rooms include views of the Yangon River and nearby pagodas.

Nov. 17-19

IndiaTaj Mahal and Udaipur

No visit to India is complete without seeing the Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum that took over 22 years, 20,000 people and 1,000 elephants to construct. Witness the interplay of light and shadow on the walls and surrounding reflecting pools, and observe its intricate mosaics created with precious stones.

After our day stop, we reboard our private jet to Rajasthan, a region of opulence that is known as the “land of kings.” Perhaps no place better exemplifies this title as Udaipur, a city rich in royal rivalry, set on the banks of Lake Pichola and home to revered temples and marble palaces. Discover the City Palace, a complex comprised of 11 smaller structures filled with courtyards and hanging gardens. Visit the Fateh Prakash Palace, a luxury hotel that houses the Crystal Gallery. Venture into the Rajasthani countryside to Ranakpur Temple, one of the five holiest Jain sites in the world. Or choose a horseback ride through the Aravalli Range, exploring small villages and ending with a lakeside alfresco lunch.

AccommodationsBuilt to emulate a traditional Indian palace, the Oberoi Udaivilas is grandeur at its finest. Rajasthan’s rich heritage and style is present in the hotel’s courtyards, fountains and gardens.

Nov. 20-21

JordanLost City of Petra and Wadi RumHalf-built, half-carved into rose-red cliffs by the mysterious Nabataean people more than 2,000 years ago, Petra was once a rich, sprawling metropolis of lush gardens, fountains and villas. Imagine this long-forgotten era as you walk through the Siq, a narrow chasm in the bedrock, and emerge before the elaborate Treasury. Explore the intricate buildings and tombs, and observe up close the superb blending of Eastern traditions with Hellenistic architecture.

Alternate: Or opt to see the ancient site of Jerash and the Dead Sea. Known as the “Pompeii of the East” because it was preserved under blankets of desert sands, explore Jerash’s theaters, temples and stone roads once traveled by chariots. Then go to the lowest spot on the face of the earth, the Dead Sea, and float in this mineral-rich body of water.

AccommodationsWith its close proximity to the sights, the Mövenpick Petra smoothly blends Middle Eastern craftsmanship with modern conveniences.

Alternate: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is situated on the edge of the Dead Sea amid gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and nine amazing swimming pools boasting views of the sea.

Nov. 22-23

Madrid // HomeReturn to the Hotel Ritz by Belmond where we celebrate the journey’s end with a farewell dinner. The following day connect with your independent flight home

• Veteran expedition leaders and their support team expertly guide you through your days.

• Each stop is enhanced by local experts and guides who provide essential background information and an insider’s view on every place we visit.

• A physician travels with you throughout the entire journey to ensure a safe, healthy experience.

• An onboard chef prepares fresh, locally sourced meals tastefully paired with wine and cocktails.

• Experienced flight crews assure prompt and attentive service.

OUR EXPERTISEWhen you travel with us, you travel with the most experienced private jet team in the world for a truly worry-free journey.

PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCEThere is no other way to visit so many world highlights in a single trip than by private jet.

• Fly direct and land close to destinations with expedited service through airport security whenever possible.

• Seating for up to 78 guests in two-by-two, VIP-style leather seats.

• iPads loaded with itineraries and other helpful trip-related information are yours to keep.

• Bose noise-canceling headphones.

• Inflight presentations from our experts.

• VIP luggage service—our staff takes care of your bags throughout the entire journey.

St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Tibet

LEARN WHILE YOU EXPLOREGuest speakers from world-renowned organizations travel with you to share their knowledge of the sights, cultures and people we encounter. We also arrange for exclusive meetings with local experts, giving you a rare insider’s view into daily life.

LAUREL KENDALL, AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Curator of Asian Ethnographic Collections and Chair of the

Anthropology Division at the American Museum of Natural History, Laurel Kendall is a specialist on the cultures of East Asia with a special interest in ritual, gender, shamans, magic, and questions of tradition and modernity. She has conducted fieldwork for many years in Korea and Vietnam and has traveled extensively throughout East, Central, South, and Southeast Asia. Her current work concerns the role of material goods in ritual transactions with gods and ancestors. Dr. Kendall has curated several exhibitions at AMNH and is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles.

BOB SMOLIK, FORMER U.S. DIPLOMATBob Smolik is a veteran diplomat who has represented the United States throughout Europe and at international

organizations, including the United Nations and NATO. As a political advisor to U.S. military commanders in Europe and Africa, he has worked in conflict mediation. He holds graduate degrees from Berkley and Harvard and is fluent in five Romance languages.

STAY IN STYLERest and recharge in some of the world’s most outstanding properties. Whether it’s a classic luxury hotel, a modern sophisticated retreat or an eco-friendly resort, we carefully select the best available property for its amenities, authenticity, service and proximity to the sights.

Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India Hotel Ritz by Belmond, Madrid, Spain

History’s Lost Cities by Private Jet | NOVEMBER 1–23, 2015

Please reserve place(s) on History’s Lost Cities priced at $68,950 per person, double occupancy.

RESERVATION FORM

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ACCOMMODATIONS F I prefer single accommodations where available for an additional $7,950. F I plan to share accommodations with: F Please arrange a share for me. I am a nonsmoker smoker. If a share cannot be arranged,

I agree to pay the single supplement of $7,950.Information about all suite upgrades and optional programs will be sent to you in the months before departure.

Please fax or mail the completed form to: TCS Expeditions3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121; Fax: 206-447-7717; Phone: 800-454-4149 or 206-254-0228

Lost Cities by Private Jet • Terms & Conditions TCS Expeditions (“Operator”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121, a qualified tour operator, is partnering with sponsoring organization AMNH Expeditions (“Sponsor”), to organize and administer the History’s Lost Cities by Private Jet expedition (the “Tour”). TCS, as the principal, is responsible to you for arranging and providing all services and accommodations offered in connection with the Tour. The acceptance of your Reservation Form and deposit by TCS creates a contractual relationship between TCS and you, the passenger/participant (Participant) in the Tour provided by TCS. Please read the following information carefully. After reading the terms and conditions herein (the “Agreement”), in order for your Tour reservation to be completed, you must indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions found in this Agreement by signing and submitting the Reservation Form, along with the deposit to TCS.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:Tour Price: $68,950 per person, based on double occupancy ($7,950 single supplement)

What Is Included: Transportation on a private Boeing 757 according to the itinerary • All taxes, hotel accommodations, group transportation, airport transfers at the beginning and end of the itinerary, excursions, and other group activities as detailed in the itinerary, beginning with arrival in Madrid, Spain on Nov. 1, 2015 through departure from Madrid, Spain on Nov. 23, 2015 • All meals, beginning with the welcome dinner on the first night of the Tour, and ending with breakfast on the last morning of the Tour, as indicated in the itinerary • Complete program of special events and activities, including extensive options at most destinations • Enrichment program including lectures by a team of experts • Services of professional staff, including a Tour physician, to assist you throughout the trip • Cost of philanthropic efforts • Bottled water throughout the program (during sightseeing, at scheduled meals, and in your room) • All beverages, including liquor, aboard the private jet • Liquor during special events and cocktail parties on land • House wine and/or beer at lunch and dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages at all scheduled meals on land • Baggage handling during the Tour • Internet access in hotels, where available • Tips or gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and wait staff • Amenities package • $100,000 medical evacuation insurance (which includes minimal accident/sickness/baggage insurance) for covered reasons. Details about optional and additional insurance for purchase, including trip cancellation insurance, will be sent to you after registration. The exact Tour itinerary, name and location of hotels, length of stay at each hotel, and other ground accommodations and services, are set forth in the itinerary, which is a part of this Agreement.

What Is Not Included: Commercial airfare between your home city and Madrid, Spain • Optional and additional accident/baggage/cancellation insurance • Passport and visa fees • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and fax fees • All beverages not mentioned above as included • Hotel minibar charges • Meals not scheduled by TCS • Inoculation and medication costs of any kind • Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total Tour price will be at your discretion.

Airfare: We are happy to assist you in reserving commercial flights between your home city and Madrid, Spain in the class of service that you prefer. We can also arrange pre- or post-Tour hotel accommodations. Please ask for details.

Reservations & Payments: To reserve your place on the Tour, complete the Reservation Form and return it with your deposit of $2,500 per person. The deposit can be made by check; wire transfer; or by a major credit card such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. Make checks payable to “LC-15 Escrow.” Please fax or mail the completed form to TCS Expeditions, 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA

98121; fax to 206-447-7717. Or call 800-454-4149 or 206-254-0228. The second payment of $15,000 per person is due March 2, 2015. Final payment is due July 1, 2015. The second and final payments are payable by check or wire transfer only.

Cancellation & Refunds: All requests for refunds must be sent to us in writing via mail, fax or email. Cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. Deposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a cancellation fee, as set forth in the following schedule:

If your notice is received… You will receive a refund of all deposits less a…On or before March 1, 2015 $1,000 per-person cancellation fee.From March 2 to May 1, 2015 $5,000 per-person cancellation fee.From May 2 to July 1, 2015 $15,000 per-person cancellation fee.After July 1, 2015 No refund.

Leaving a Tour in progress, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of a Tour. TCS reserves the right to cancel any Tour because of inadequate enrollment that makes the Tour economically infeasible to operate. If TCS cancels the Tour prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of monies paid. Please note that costs for visas, commercial air tickets, insurance, suite upgrades, and pre- or post-tour independent arrangements may not be refundable.

Insurance: We strongly recommend this important protection, which can save you money if you are forced to cancel or alter your trip. Insurance premium payments are nonrefundable.

Baggage: On the private jet, each Participant is limited to 90 pounds of checked baggage in two bags (one bag of your choice limited to 50 pounds, and one wheeled bag that TCS will send ahead of time to you specifically for use on the Tour, limited to 40 pounds); plus a few smaller carry-on items such as a backpack, purse, camera, and/or laptop. For international flights, the air carrier’s liability is limited to the actual value of the baggage but not more than 1,000 Special Drawing Rights, approximately $1,250 per person, unless a higher value is declared at the time of check-in and an appropriate excess valuation charge is paid. Baggage, when not handled by TCS, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the Participant.

Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 757 jet with 80 VIP-style seats. The air carrier for the Tour will be TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd, Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, United Kingdom. TCS and the air carrier reserve the right to substitute equivalent aircraft if necessary. Your itinerary may include flights on smaller aircraft operated by local approved airline carriers. Seating on these aircraft will be economy or economy with limited business seats, based upon the configuration of the aircraft.

Visa Documents/Entry Permits: To participate in the Tour, visas and/or entry permits may be required for some countries. Acquiring visas and/or entry permits is the responsibility of the Participant. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does not negate the terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting Participants without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the Participant. We will provide information on the necessary visas and/or entry permits in the Tour documents.

Single/Shared Accommodations & Suite Upgrades: A limited number of single rooms are available at an extra cost on a first-come, first-served basis. We will make reasonable efforts to assist persons requesting a roommate. If a roommate is not confirmed, the single rate will be charged. Suite rooms are available in some destinations; more information about them, including their extra costs, will be sent to you in the months before departure.

Itinerary Changes: The itinerary and staff are subject to modification and change by TCS. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require our itinerary to be altered, we reserve the right to do so for the safety and best interest of the group.

International Flights: The operation of these flights is subject to the foreign governments involved granting landing rights for the flight. If the air carrier cannot obtain these rights for any particular flight leg of the Tour, that flight leg will be canceled and alternative arrangements may be made, at the discretion of TCS.

Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. To go to certain destinations or participate in certain activities, such as vising a high-altitude area (8,000 feet above sea level and higher) you may need to obtain your physician’s approval; in this case, a form will be sent to you for your physician to sign. We are prepared to arrange for an alternative destination or activity, in case a physician recommends it. Malaria and other diseases may be present in some of the countries featured in this itinerary. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.

Photography & Video: We reserve the right to take photographs and/or videos (the “Photography”) during the Tour and to use the Photography for promotional purposes. Participants who prefer their images not be used must notify us in writing before the commencement of the Tour.

Basis of Rates: All prices are based on two persons sharing a room. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. The rates are based on current tariffs and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. While TCS will make reasonable efforts to maintain the listed prices, if it is necessary to levy a surcharge, TCS reserves the right to do so and will notify you at the time of final invoicing.

Release of Liability: In the absence of gross negligence on TCS’ part, TCS nor the Sponsor is not responsible for personal injury or property damage caused by the air carrier, hotel, or other suppliers of any of the services being offered in connection with this Tour. 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. Neither TCS, nor the Sponsor, nor any of its respective owners, directors, employees, contractors, officers or agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly 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, (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 agent thereof, or by acts of God, strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control, and (C) any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise that may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the Tour. The Participant waives any claim against any of the Released Parties for any such loss, damage, injury, or death, including any right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary damages against any of the Released Parties for any reason whatsoever. None of the Released Parties shall be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket.

Acknowledgment of Risk: You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in the Tour or any activities which may take place during the Tour, may involve risk and potential exposure to injury or fatal injury and that risk and dangers may arise or be caused by the negligence or participation of other Participants, contractors and/or subcontractors for the Tour or from other foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature. Express Assumption of Risk & Responsibility: In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the Tour and that you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage suffered by you or caused by you. By registering for the Tour, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for yourself or other Participants. TCS or the Sponsor reserves the right in their sole discretion to accept, decline to accept or remove any Participant on the Tour and reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to withdraw any part or all of the Tour and to make such changes as may be necessary.

Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Washington law. This agreement to arbitrate does not waive or modify the liability release contained in this document.

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AMNH anthropologist Laurel Kendall and other world class experts will share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the fascinating places we visit. For more information or to reserve your place, call 800-454-4149 or 206-254-0228.