GALÁPAGOS & PERU 18 day exclusive small group fully^ escorted tour

Departing Perth 6 April 2017

An adventure of a lifetime:

* Experience the endless magic of the Galápagos Islands

onboard National Geographic Endeavour II

* Snorkel with sea lions, sea turtles, and penguins

* Kayak & Zodiac cruise scenic shorelines

* Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

* Explore majestic Machu Picchu

2nd print 23 May 16

7 Forrest Avenue,

Bunbury WA 6230

Telephone: 08 9721 9588

Freecall: 1800 177 788

Email: sales@cathiericetravel.com.au Lic: 9TA00495

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana

feeding underwater in the Galapagos

Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Copyright

Michael S. Nolan

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

10 day Galápagos Islands package and cruise aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

Snorkel amid shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions

Cruise to pristine islands, and walk among colonies of wildlife and birds unfazed by your presence

Observe rare giant tortoises in the wild

Explore the waters of the Galápagos by kayak, glass bottom boat, or Zodiac

Explore Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley

Scenic train journey to Citadel of Machu Picchu, guided tour and free time to explore

Sightseeing in the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage city of Cuzco

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CRUISE INCLUSIONS:

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages: cappuccinos & lattes, complimentary refillable water bottle, 24-

hour coffee, tea & soft drink on demand

Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap

Guidance and expertise of expedition staff

All shore activities

Zodiac & kayak explorations

Snorkelling, including wetsuits, masks, fins (snorkel where relevant)

Lectures & presentations in the lounge

Flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal and return

Pre- and post-cruise accommodation at the Hotel Hilton Colon, Guayaquil

Transfers to and from group flights

Special access permits, park fees, port taxes

National Geographic Endeavour II is a purpose-built expedition ship that first sailed in 2005. After undergoing

extensive renovation, she is now based in the Galápagos region. She has great viewing from all public spaces,

large windows in cabins and suites, state-of-the-art tools for exploration, and a fast, seamless twin Zodiac

loading platform.

National Geographic Endeavour II accommodates 96 guests in 42 double cabins and 11 solo cabins. With an

open, covered top deck and large windows in the lounge, you’ll discover plenty of viewing spaces for observing

the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Galápagos. Her dining room easily accommodates the entire

expedition community for a single seating and the spacious lounge features a redesigned presentation space

that offers all aboard the chance to participate in evening Recaps or special guest events. Life aboard is

casual in every respect. There is no need for formal clothing, although you are welcome to bring casually

festive attire for the fun of it. And you’ll find shipboard services like laundry make packing and traveling more

convenient.

Thursday 6 April – Perth to Sydney

Depart Perth on our midday Qantas flight to Sydney.

Overnight: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel (B)

Friday 7 April – Sydney to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Depart Sydney on our midday LAN flight to Santiago, then connecting

flight to Guayaquil.

Upon arrival the group is met and transferred to our hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Hilton Colon (B)

Saturday 8 April – Guayaquil to Galápagos Islands – Embark National

Geographic Endeavour II (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel this morning, you will be transferred to the

airport for your flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon your arrival and

prior to embarkation aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II, you

will have an opportunity to walk along the Malecon (waterfront) in San

Cristobal. Please be prepared with proper footwear, sunhat and

sunscreen. (Galápagos marine iguana & lava lizard - Copyright: Michael S. Nolan)

Please remember that on the flight between Guayaquil and Galápagos, your checked luggage may be weighed and

cannot exceed 20 kilograms (per person). Carry-on luggage is restricted to 10 kg (per person).This regulation is

not always enforced, but you should be prepared.

You may leave behind excess luggage at the Hotel Hilton Colon in Guayaquil. You can collect this luggage when

you return to Guayaquil at the end of the voyage.

The INGALA, Instituto Nacional Galápagos, has implemented a Transit Control Card for Galápagos. The Transit

Control Card will be given to everyone traveling to the Galápagos Islands and has been implemented as an

additional measure toward sustainable human development and conservation of the Galápagos ecosystems.

Please keep this with your other important documents while traveling in the Galápagos Islands. Officials will ask

for this card as you leave.

You will have time for lunch and to settle into your cabins before arriving at your first stop, Cerro Brujo. You may

choose to swim or snorkel from the lovely white sand beach, enjoy the first kayaking opportunity of the expedition

or just stroll along the shore looking for marine iguanas and sea lions.

Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service.

Sunday 9 April – Espanola

Española is home to Darwin’s finches, Galápagos

hawks and large blue-footed and Nazca booby

colonies, as well as several species endemic to

this island, such as the waved albatrosses, Hood

mockingbirds and Hood lava lizards. You’ll walk

among colorful red and black marine iguanas

and sea lions on a pristine white sand beach.

Gardner Bay will offer you the first of many deep-

water snorkeling and kayaking outings of the

week.

(Kayak – Copyright: Michael S. Nolan)

Monday 10 April – Floreana

During an early morning hike at Punta Cormorant you’ll

observe flamingos and shore birds, a turtle nesting beach

and fascinating vegetation. Later, while at Champion Islet,

you’ll snorkel among sea lions in clear waters, and then

spend time looking for the endangered Charles

mockingbird from our Zodiacs.

(Sea lion – Copyright Michael S. Nolan)

Tuesday 11 April – Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research

Station and a highly successful captive breeding program

for endangered species of Galápagos giant tortoises and

land iguanas. You’ll learn about the science and

conservation work undertaken in the islands. Later, you’ll

travel into the lush highlands where wild tortoises forage,

to explore some very different ecosystems to those

encountered in the lowlands.

(Giant tortoise - Copyright Sven Olof Lindblad)

Wednesday 12 April – Dragon Hill and Guy Fawkes/El Eden and Daphne Major

Today you will hike through giant cactus and incense tree forests to reach Dragon Hill, the habitat of the colorful

Santa Cruz land iguanas that have been brought back from the brink of extinction. Later you will have the

opportunity to snorkel along the steep, invertebrate-coated walls of the islets of Guy Fawkes.

You will learn about the ground-breaking research of scientists Peter and Rosemary Grant into Natural Selection

among the finches of Daphne Major as the ship circumnavigates the famous islet.

Thursday 13 April – Bartolome and Sombrero

Chino

This morning you will visit Bartolomé, an

enchanting landscape where lava, mangroves and

golden sand converge. You will have the

opportunity for an early morning hike to the

summit of the cone, with stunning views of the

famous Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding

volcanic landscape. Later in the morning, you will

enjoy some wonderful snorkeling from the beach,

where you might encounter sea lions, small reef

sharks and even Galápagos penguins.

In the afternoon you will continue to explore some of the small islets just off the coast of Santiago Island, this time

a small volcano called “Sombrero Chino”, due to its resemblance to a Chinese hat. The stark lava flows form

tubes and caves that are an important nesting area for Galápagos penguins, and the waters bathing the shore are

rich in fish life. Options include time ashore, deep-water snorkeling and Zodiac rides to take in the other-worldly

landscapes.

(Galapagos penguin – Copyright Michael S. Nolan)

Friday 14 April – Genovesa

The National Geographic Endeavour II sails into the

caldera of Genovesa, known as “bird island”, where

you’ll enjoy hikes among nesting colonies of

swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, red-footed and

Nazca boobies all while keeping a look out for

hunting short-eared owls. You’ll ride Zodiacs and

kayak along the base of the caldera wall, and

snorkel among large schools of parrot fish and

other tropical species.

(Frigate bird – Copyright Sven Olof Lindblad)

Saturday 15 April – Baltra, Galápagos Islands – Disembark/Guayaquil – overnight

After breakfast, you will disembark the National Geographic Endeavour II. As you prepare for disembarkation, if

you wish to leave a gratuity, as a tipping guideline we recommend $USD180 per guest per week aboard the ship.

The gratuities will be divided equally among the Naturalist guides and crewmembers on board.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil. You will spend this evening at the Hotel Hilton

Colon, and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Hilton Colon (B)

Sunday 16 April – Guayaquil to Cuzco via Lima

This morning, we fly from Guayaquil to Lima, Peru. In Lima, you will need to pass through immigration and

customs and check in for your domestic flight to Cuzco.

On arrival in Cusco we will be met by a local guide from Condor Travel and transferred to our hotel in the Sacred

Valley. En route to our hotel we will share a couple of short visits to some interesting places.

Our first brief visit will be to Awanacancha, which is a weaving centre with the

goal to keep alive the traditional textile arts. You can learn about the

harvesting of the different wools and the natural dying techniques and have a

chance to see native weavers from different areas showing their different

weaving styles and dress. Here you can see four members of the Camelid

family - llama, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos.

The scenery around this area is remarkable with all of the patchworks fields

below in the river valley as we approach to our second stop in the small

Andean town of Pisac with its famed market. We will have a couple of stops

along the way for photos of the sacred valley. In Pisac, you can wander

around the market stalls, which offer a variety of souvenirs and local

produce.

A short journey through the Sacred Valley will bring us to our ideally

located hotel in Ollantaytambo. You have the afternoon at your own

leisure to enjoy the beautiful setting of the Sacred Valley. This will

provide you the opportunity to acclimatize to the altitude.

(Images - Copyright Contours Travel)

In the evening, we have dinner included at our hotel. This will provide the opportunity

to try some of the world famous Peruvian delicacies.

Notes: Due to the altitude, we recommend that you avoid any strenuous activity for the

remainder of the day. We suggest that you rest for one to two hours after checking in

to your hotel, prior to commencement of any physical activity. To further reduce the

effects of altitude sickness, we recommend you also drink plenty of fluids: water, fruit

juices, herbal tea or the local `mate de coca. It is highly recommended to avoid

caffeinated beverages and alcohol. Many hotels will have oxygen available should you

feel short of breath

Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection, Sacred Valley in superior rooms (B, D)

Note: This evening pack a small overnight bag for your stay at Machu Picchu; your

main luggage will be transported to the Cuzco Hotel where you will be staying after

your visit to Machu Picchu. We suggest you do not leave valuables in your main luggage.

Please be advised of new requirements for Peru Rail passengers travelling to Machu Picchu: Each passenger must

take an original identity document or photocopy of the same in order to validate this information on the trip ticket.

Without this document next to the ticket, passenger will not be permitted to board the train service. Also be

informed that each Passenger is allowed to carry only light baggage on board the train, with a maximum weight of

5 kg and maximum girth of 62 cm due to limited space availability.

Monday 17 April – Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we will be collected from our hotel with our

entire luggage.

Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We visit

the Inca's Balcony, a beautiful terrace with an impressive

view of Chinchero, where twelve families still preserve their

traditional costumes, showing you the ancestral way in which

they process the wool, and obtain those vivid colours for their textiles.

Next we visit Moray, an impressing pre-Inca greenhouse, before travelling to Ollantaytambo, one of the most

monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish

conquistadors lost a major battle. Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for

agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress, which also served as a temple.

Ollantaytambo is a unique living Inca town, the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow

cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century.

We will enjoy lunch before being dropped off at Ollantaytambo train station for our afternoon Vistadome train to

Machu Picchu. This scenic train journey will take approximately 1 hour & 45 minutes; we will be accompanied by

an English speaking guide.

Upon arrival to Machu Picchu, we have a 5 minute walk

to our hotel in the Machu Picchu village. After checking

into the hotel, we will have dinner at our hotel.

Overnight: Hotel El Mapi in superior deluxe rooms

(B, L, D)

Tuesday 18 April – Machu Picchu/Cuzco

This morning, we will be met at our hotel, by a local

Guide for your tour of Machu Picchu. Our English

speaking guide will take us up to Citadel of Machu

Picchu by a 30-minute mini-bus transfer and give a

briefing of how the morning’s 1 ½ -2 hour guided walking tour will be conducted. (Images - Copyright Contours Travel)

The remainder of the morning is free for your own unguided exploration of Machu Picchu. After exploring the most

fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement, the tour concludes with buffet lunch at

Sanctuary Lodge. Your return mini-bus transfer to Aguas Calientes is included; buses leave approximately every

15 minutes.

It is recommended to leave Machu Picchu at least 1½ - 2 hours prior to your advised train departure time, so that

you are ready at Aguas Calientes Railway station no later than 30 – 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

We will catch the afternoon Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we have a private road

transfer to our Cuzco Hotel. This transfer will take around 1 ½ hours.

Cuzco is located in the Southern Sierras of Peruvian

Andes at an altitude of around 3,300 metres above sea

level. It is a fascinating city which was the capital of the

sun-worshipping Inca Empire. Cuzco is now a UNESCO

World Heritage Site and is one of Peru's most visited

cities.

You have the evening free to wander the cobblestone

streets and have something to eat at a restaurant

overlooking the beautiful Plaza de Armas (Main

Square).

Overnight: 2 nights Ramada Hotel Costa del Sol, contemporary rooms (B, L)

Wednesday 19 April – Cuzco

Today we are met at our hotel for a half day tour of the city and nearby ruins. Visit the Corichancha Temple, the

Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city and Tambomachay ruins. The tour also passes

nearby to Puca Pucara and Kenko ruins.

The Inca's most sacred building in Cuzco is the

Korikancha (Temple of the Sun), which today

forms part of the Spanish church of Santo

Domingo. Ruins, temples, churches, and

mansions make this a memorable destination,

full of history and culture. A city with a splendid

legacy, Cuzco's winding cobbled streets transport

visitors through its rich, beautiful past.

Built in the 17th Century the Cuzco Cathedral,

with its solid silver high altar, is constructed atop

the site of the Palace of Viracocha, the

(Images - Copyright Contours Travel)

(Images - Copyright Contours Travel)

“Creator” of civilization and one of the most important deities of Inca Mythology. Its high altar is a masterpiece of

Andean woodcarving.

You will also receive the Cuzco Tourist Ticket (or BTG, or 'Boleto Turístico') which gives access to the various sites

of interest in and around Cuzco.

You have the afternoon free to explore or do some souvenir shopping.

Thursday 20 April – Cuzco/Lima/Santiago

This morning, we are collected from your hotel and transferred to Cuzco airport for our flight to Lima. Upon arrival

into Lima, we pass through Immigration and customs prior to boarding our flight to Santiago, Chile.

When we arrive to Santiago de Chile, prior to immigration, you need to pay your reciprocity fee of $USD 117 per

person (fee as at 19 May 16). This can be paid in $USD cash or credit card. We will be met at the Santiago Airport

by a local guide and driver and transferred to our centrally located hotel.

You will have time for a walk to explore central Santiago or relax, before dinner.

This evening, we are collected from our hotel and transferred to Bali Hai we have a dinner and folkloric show. The

dinner is based on Polynesian cuisine and many of the dances relate to Easter Island and Chilean traditional

dances.

Following dinner and the show, you will be transported back to your hotel

Overnight: Hotel Plaza San Francisco, standard rooms (B, D)

Friday 21 April – Santiago to Sydney

We are transferred to Santiago Airport around 10.00 AM

for our flight to Sydney

Saturday 22 April – overnight Sydney

Overnight: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel (B)

Sunday 23 April – Sydney to Perth

Our tour ends in Perth.

(Sea turtle – Copyright Cindy Manning)

Tour price:

Category 1. $15,290.00* per person twin share

Category 2. $14,750.00* per person triple share

(limited)

Category 2. $16,330.00* per person twin share

Category 2. Sole use $19,390.00* pp (limited)

(Artist rendering of a cabin on the National Geographic Endeavour II)

National Geographic Endeavour II Deck Plan

INCLUDED:

Economy class airfares with Qantas Perth – Sydney – Perth, LAN Air from Sydney – Guayaquil – Lima – Cuzco –

Lima – Santiago – Sydney (*excludes taxes currently $650 pp)

Overnight accommodation including breakfast at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel (or similar) on the

forward and return journey

Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endeavour II cruise package including:

o Flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal and return

o Pre- and post-cruise accommodation at the Hotel Hilton Colon, Guayaquil, Ecuador, including breakfast

o All meals and non-alcoholic beverages onboard National Geographic Endeavour II

o Cappuccinos, lattes & complimentary refillable water bottle, 24-hour coffee, tea & soft drink on demand

onboard National Geographic Endeavour II

o Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap

o Guidance and expertise of expedition staff

o Special access permits, park fees, port taxes

o Transfers to and from group flights

o All shore activities

o Zodiac & kayak explorations

o Snorkelling, including wetsuits, masks, fins (snorkel where relevant)

o Lectures & presentations in the lounge

o Itinerary note: itineraries are subject to the Galapagos National Park regulations. Each itinerary will

include Isla Santa Cruz, Isla San Cristobal, and a selection of the other stops listed.

Accommodation, meals and sightseeing in Peru and Santiago, Chile as follows:

o 5 Nights – First Class Hotels (3.5* -4*) in standard rooms inclusive of all taxes and daily breakfast o Private transfers to/from airports in Cuzco & Santiago o Porterage at airports in Cuzco & Santiago o Return Vistadome Train service to Machu Picchu o Bus transfers to Machu Picchu o Entry fee to Machu Picchu and guided tour o Sightseeing in private tours as per itinerary with professional English speaking guides o Cuzco Visitors ticket –Entry ticket to sites in Cuzco and Sacred Valley o Folkloric Show and dinner at Bali Hai in Santiago o Meals as per itinerary – 5 (B) Breakfast, 2 (L) Lunches, 3 (D) Dinner o Condor Assistance card* o 24 hour emergency contacts in each country and guaranteed services

*Condor assistance Card - 24 hour Travelers Assistance Card in Peru only- valid for two free consultations with

an English speaking doctor, medical expenses for up to $1000, medicines up to $300, lost luggage tracking

assistance & assistance in case of lost/stolen documents

NOT INCLUDED:

Passport, immigration fees and visa expenses. Reciprocity fee payable upon arrival at Santiago de Chile as per itinerary. Fee currently $USD117.00 per person (as at 19 May 16)

Airline taxes (currently $650.00 pp as at 19 May 16)

Any meals not indicated

Shipboard gratuities (own discretion)

On shore/land gratuities (own discretion)

Extensions

Scuba diving (where available)

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, voyage DVD (where available), laundry

Excess baggage charges

Telecommunications charges

Comprehensive baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance. See information on the following pages regarding travel insurance

Transport from Bunbury to Perth International Airport and return. Transfers can be arranged, price to be advised once final numbers known.

BUSINESS CLASS Upgrade to business class on the international flights Sydney – Santiago – Sydney. Price and availability on application. Instant purchase fare.

TOUR PARTICIPATION

Please note: We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a passenger for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches or other transportation vehicles, carrying luggage, or other personal needs. Travellers who need such assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion. Cathie Rice Travel reserves the right to refuse to carry any person who it deems cannot fully care for themselves on Tour without assistance. The following tour conditions are to be read in conjunction with the Lindblad Expeditions and Contours Travel brochure conditions. DEPOSITS

A non-refundable deposit of $1800.00 per person is required within 5 days of confirmation of your booking. At this time we require the completed booking form showing names as they appear on your passport, the booking form, and a photocopy of your current passport. We recommend that you discuss travel insurance at this time. Refer cancellation conditions. FORMS

Please complete the attached booking/passenger information form. Lindblad Expeditions and Contours Travel will have medical forms to be completed in due course. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Payments made by credit card incur the following merchant charges:

Visa/Mastercard 1.5% American Express 3.5% Diners Card not available

2ND PROGRESS PAYMENT

A second payment of $4475.00 will be required by the cruise company by 5 October 2016. FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment due by 1 December 2016. It is imperative that deposits and final payments are paid by the due dates provided. Failure to pay on time may result in the cancellation of your reservations. If a booking is made after this date, the full tour price is due at time of confirmation. FARES AND PRICES

^Group costs quoted for this tour are subject to a minimum number of 20 paying passengers travelling together. Cathie Rice Travel reserves the right to re-cost should minimum numbers not be met. Due to the current instability of oil prices, all of the companies involved reserve the right to increase their costs relevant to fuel prices. All prices subject to increase until paid in full. Tour prices specified are based on airfares and land arrangement tariffs applicable at the time of printing and do not include airline taxes, airport/port charges or gratuities unless indicated. Prices are based on currency exchange rates therefore may be subject to increase without prior notice until the final payment date. All prices are in Australian dollars. Please note: As this holiday package may incorporate many different facets such as flights, hotels, transfers, tours and/or a cruise, the payments you make will be forwarded to the individual companies involved to secure your reservations. Individual payments are not able to be made to these companies, therefore prices are subject to change as per the clause above, until the final payment date. Prices are based on travellers utilising group flights. LAN has advised that there will be from $200.00 per person ticketing fee charged for passengers who wish to change their flight itinerary and split from the group air arrangements. Please note that heavy amendment fees are charged for changes made once the airline tickets are issued. Travel insurance is not included in your tour cost. Please refer to the “travel insurance” section for more information. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

In the event of cancellation by the passenger, the following fees will apply: Deposit - non refundable Cancellation fees –

180 days + prior to travel Loss of deposit 179 – 120 days prior to travel 25% of cruise cost 119 – 90 days prior to travel 50% of cruise cost 89 days and less prior to travel 100% of the total tour cost is non refundable Bookings and payments are non-transferable. There is no refund for any sightseeing tours, meals, accommodation, or any other services not utilised or required during this tour. HEALTH

You must check with your doctor whether you are fit to travel to your selected destination. As you are travelling to certain South American cities situated at high altitudes, you must check with your doctor that you are fit to travel to these altitudes.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is a condition of booking that you and all members of your party have comprehensive travel insurance coverage from the time you leave home to the time you return home again. You will require Worldwide cover, region 1. for travel to South America and the Galapagos. It is important to consider the purchase of travel insurance as early as possible as cancellation penalties will be enforced by the cruise/tour companies, hotels, airlines etc. Cancellation fees will not be waived if insurance cannot be obtained. Medicare will not pay for services or hospitalization outside Australia. Medical disembarkations do occur on cruises and passengers (or their families) are held personally liable for medical and associated costs incurred onboard ship or overseas. In conjunction with your tour, we are offering a 10% group discount on SureSave Insurance. Please contact our office for a brochure and a quote. PASSPORTS AND VISAS

All passengers must be in the possession of a passport that is valid for at least six months after your return date to Australia. Passengers not travelling on an Australian passport must have a valid re-entry visa for Australia. CHILDREN

Conditions apply to bookings for children – please discuss with our staff. ITINERARY ALTERATIONS

We endeavour to provide an accurate itinerary, however alterations may occur due to road or weather conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond our control. Any additional expense incurred by the passenger is not the responsibility of Cathie Rice Travel. We can give no guarantee as to the exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used in the tour and Cathie Rice Travel will not be liable for failure to make connections with any other services or attractions beyond its control.

E&OE

Brochure, conditions & prices correct as at 30 May 16.