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

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

a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH

Februa r y 16 to 28, 2014

EXPEDITION

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

Returning from a Patagonia expedition a few years ago, one of our tour managers proclaimed South America’s southernmost region “the most beautiful place on earth.” Since then, Patagonia has become one of the most sought-after assignments in our office. The verdict from our other staffers who have snagged this assignment? Patagonia truly is a land of stunning landscapes—towering mountain ranges, massive glacier fields, sapphire and aquamarine lakes, and rugged coastlines populated by elephant seals and Magellanic penguins. Make 2014 the year you travel with us to Patagonia where the southern end of the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge to create one of the world’s most glorious displays of nature and topography!

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cAPtIOnHighlightsE X P E R I E N C E the vibrant music and dance of the traditional tango in Buenos Aires and taste outstanding Chilean wines in Santiago.

T R A V E L in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as we navigate Tierra del Fuego in search of penguins, sea lions and Andean condors.

B E I N S P I R E D by the colors, shapes and sounds of the remote tip of South America, marveling at its jagged peaks, changing skies and soaring coastal cliffs.

C R E AT E a personalized itinerary in gorgeous Torres del Paine National Park, perhaps horseback riding on the pampas, hiking in a beech forest or joining a wildlife photo safari.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DiREcTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

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SUNDAY & MoNDAY, FeBrUArY 16 & 17 DEPARt U.S. / BUEnOS AIRES, ARGEntInA

Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires, arriving on Monday. Transfer to our hotel, located in the heart of the fashionable recoleta neighborhood. on a guided walking tour, explore nearby

galleries, museums and cafes, and the famous recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of eva Peron. This evening, enjoy a festive welcome reception followed by dinner and a spectacular tango performance at a traditional club. loi SUiTeS reColeTA (2/17: D)

TUeSDAY, FeBrUArY 18BUEnOS AIRES / USHUAIA

enjoy the morning to do any last-minute independent sightseeing before boarding flights to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Set along the Beagle Channel and backed by snowcapped mountains, the city is reminiscent of a rugged frontier town. Settle into our hotel and spend the evening at leisure. loS CAUQUeNeS HoTel (B,l)

WeDNeSDAY, FeBrUArY 19USHUAIA

Spend today hiking through the forests of Tierra del Fuego National Park, famous for its austere beauty. This afternoon embark the Stella Australis and cruise along the Beagle Channel, named for the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his voyage of discovery from 1831 to 1836. Watch for fabled albatrosses and giant petrels as they soar above the ship’s wake. STELLA AUSTRALIS (B,l,D)

THUrSDAY, FeBrUArY 20cAPE HORn, cHILE / WULAIA BAY

Weather permitting, ride Zodiacs to the mythical Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn) for

a panoramic view from the southernmost tip of South America. later explore Wulaia Bay, once home to the region’s largest native settlement and one of the places where Charles Darwin landed during his voyage. Choose one of two walks to explore the spectacular beauty of the Magellanic forest. STELLA AUSTRALIS (B,l,D)

FriDAY, FeBrUArY 21DE AGOStInI SOUnD / AGUILA GLAcIER

Sail through the Magdalena Channel, watching for penguins, sea lions and Andean condors, and enter the amazing De Agostini Sound, located in the heart of the Darwin mountain range. Traveling aboard Zodiacs, get a close-up view of Aguila Glacier, then experience the beauty of Patagonia’s cold rain forest on a walk. STELLA AUSTRALIS (B,l,D)

SATUrDAY, FeBrUArY 22MAGDALEnA ISLAnD / PUntA AREnAS / tORRES DEL PAInE

This morning take a walk on Magdalena island, uninhabited by people but home to a colony of Magellanic penguins. Disembark in Punta Arenas and

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SUNDAY To TUeSDAY, FeBrUArY 23 –25tORRES DEL PAInE nAtIOnAL PARK

enjoy three full days exploring the most impressive region in southern Chile, Torres del Paine National Park. visit Grey lake with its incredibly blue ice sculptures shaped by the elements and venture to Salto Grande, a glacial waterfall set amid stunning views of the majestic Paine massif. each day, choose from a variety of activities. Hike through beech forests along the shore of laguna Azul; enjoy a horseback ride through the windswept pampas; look for herds of guanacos and rheas, flamingos, condors, foxes and black-necked swans on a photo safari; and take advantage of explora lodge’s relaxing amenities and spectacular view of the Paine Massif. Throughout, enjoy our lecture program. We cap off our stay with a festive Patagonian

barbecue at a traditional estancia. eXPlorA loDGe (B,l,D—All 3 DAYS)

WeDNeSDAY, FeBrUArY 26tORRES DEL PAInE / PUntA AREnAS / SAntIAGO

Drive to Punta Arenas for our flight to Santiago, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive in Santiago this evening and check in to our hotel. PlAZA el BoSQUe PArK AND SUiTeS (B,l)

THUrSDAY & FriDAY, FeBrUArY 27 & 28SAntIAGO / U.S.

our exploration of Santiago includes a walk through the historic center, a visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and lunch at Santiago’s spectacular fish market. enjoy the late afternoon at leisure. Toast the conclusion of our journey at this evening’s farewell wine tasting, then transfer to the airport for overnight flights, arriving in the U.S. the next day and connecting to flights home. (2/27: B,l)

The Explora Lodge The explora lodge in Torres del Paine National Park is the best hotel in Patagonia and sets an international standard for luxury. The architec-ture of the explora is designed to bring its guests into intimate contact with the magnificent natural world of the remote Patagonian peninsula. Today, the hotel serves as a place of contemplative refuge and restful return after each journey into the awe-inspiring natural beauty of this extraordinary environment. Careful consideration has been given to every amenity to ensure comfort, including bed linens imported from Barcelona, tapestries from New York and wicker furniture from Chim-barongo. The hotel’s facilities include spectacular views, fine dining, all-inclusive cocktails, expert guides, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa and all of the service, comforts and amenities of a five-star hotel.

PAtAGOnIAn GREY FOX

REcOLEtA cEMEtERY BUEnOS AIRES

one of the top expedition ships based in Tierra del Fuego, the

comfortable, modern Stella Australis was designed specifically

for cruising Patagonian waterways. Built in 2010, the ship has

100 outside-facing, 177-square-foot cabins, each with double

or twin beds, large window, en suite bathroom, individual

temperature controls and closet. other amenities include

ample deck space, three lounges with bars, library, gym and

single-seating dining room featuring regional and international

cuisine served with fine wines.

Stella Australis Program Cost*

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Double Single**

Category A $10,995 $12,995

Category AA $11,795 $13,995

Category AAA $13,295

rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as noted.

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* Association nonmembers add $200 per person.** Single accommodations are limited at this rate.

D A t e sFebruary 16 to 28, 2014 (13 days)

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i n C l u D e D7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 3-night cruise aboard the Stella Australis 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary internal flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and from Punta Arenas to Santiago Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n C l u D e Dinternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport, visa and tourism 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 Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A i r A r r A n g e m e n t sinternational and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. round-trip, economy-class airfare from San Francisco to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and return from Santiago, Chile, is approximately $1,300 as of April 2013 and is subject to change without notice.

F u e l C o s t s in the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. our prices are based upon the prevailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge.

W h A t t o e x p e C tWe consider this program to be a moderately active program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain in national parks and nature preserves where paths can be rocky or slippery and may involve ascents or descents on steep hills. The late Patagonian summer offers relatively long, warm, sunny days and cool nights and mornings. Temperatures can range from the 70s (°F) during the day to the 50s at night. All four seasons can occur in one day and strong gusts of wind are common. Weather in Patagonia, as a general rule, is unpredictable. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a release of liability.

Cancellations & refundsDeposits 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. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

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 policy. our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are travel-ing on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-can-cellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any reason benefit.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. 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, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance 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 passenger 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. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved 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. it is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, 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 price is based on rates in effect in April 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Information Terms & Conditions

California Seller of Travel Program registration #2048 523-50

Program Cost*

Flag: Chile | length: 236 feet | Beam: 44 feet | Draft: 11 feet

Double Single**

Category A $10,995 $12,995

Category AA $11,795 $13,995

Category AAA $13,295

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“Liz is brilliant, fun, exciting, interesting—we all loved her! She really made the trip fun for us.”

E L I Z A B E T H H A D LY is the Paul S. and Billie Achilles Chair of environmental Biology and a professor of biology and of geological and environmental sciences at Stanford University. She first became interested in her field after exploring the Smithsonian institution and wild lands in the west as a child. Following her undergraduate and graduate studies, she has conducted extensive research throughout North and South America on the ecology and evolution of vertebrates. She is especially interested in the role that environmental change exerts on biodiversity in mammals around the world, with recent research focusing on Asia and Central and South America. Her Patagonian research is targeted at understanding the impact of volcanism and climate on the ecology and evolution of mammals.

— Professor, biology and, by courtesy, geological and environmental sciences, Stanford University — research associate, Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley — visiting professor, Bing overseas Studies Program, Santiago, Chile — BA, anthropology, University of Colorado, 1981 — MS, quaternary science, Northern Arizona University, 1990 — PhD, integrative biology, UC-Berkeley, 1995

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“The vastness and grandeur of Patagonia were unexpected, and the opportunity to be so close and savor its beauty has left me with lovely and lasting memories.”

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JOUR NE Y TO T HE END OF T HE E A RT H

Februar y 16 to 28, 2014

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