An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of Johns Hopkins University
16 days from $7,893 total price from Miami($7,195 air & land inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and fees)
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS
January 29-February 13, 2019
Dear Alumni and Friends,
Join us on an exclusive 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. Next, fly to Cuzco and explore 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 back in Quito and enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your adventure.
Space is limited to only 20 guests and will fill quickly. Please call today to secure your place on what promises to be an unforgettable tour of Peru and Ecuador!
Sincerely,
Marguerite I. Jones, A&S ’74, Bus ’88 Travel Program Director Office of Alumni Relations
JHU 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 January 29, 2019. 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 personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. Or phone in your reservation to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. at (toll-free) 888-370-6765, or fax your reservation form to 617-454-9199. For Johns Hopkins-related questions, please call 800-548-5481 or 410-516-0363.
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Eligibility: One member of the traveling party is required to make a sustaining financial contribution of $50 or more to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association within the fiscal year. Please visit alumni.jhu.edu/support.
Note: A small portion of the cost of your trip supports the Johns Hopkins Alumni Travel Program.
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 Incan 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 $7,893 total price from Miami($7,195 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 overnight 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 & friends
Cover photo: Encounter plenty of wildlife, like this curious iguana, in the Galapagos.
Avg. High (°F) Jan FebLima 82 83Cuzco 64 64Quito 66 66
PERU
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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 Today’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 Car-rion, 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: literally to 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: 1 night in Lima at
Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (First Class); 3 nights in the jungle at Ceiba Tops (Superior First Class)
• 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Extensive sightseeing, including guided Canopy Walk-
way 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
January 25-29, 2019
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 and Iñaquito Market. Then we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure before tonight’s transfer to the airport for our overnight flights 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 vehicle 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: January 29, 2019Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Miami $7,893
Orlando, Tampa $8,293
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati,
$8,393 Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles,
$8,493 Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Land Only (transfers not included) $7,695
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in a Casita (limited availability) at the Royal Palm Hotel and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $698, which are subject to change until final payment
Single travelers please add $2,495.
All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Upgrade to a Highland Villa at the Royal Palm Hotel: $295 ($495 single).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking (up to 2–3 miles per day) on very 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, pleasecall Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time
Or call the Johns Hopkins Alumni Office at
800-548-5481
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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pera
tor t
icke
ts, o
ther
rest
rictio
ns a
pply
, inc
ludi
ng, b
ut n
ot li
mite
d to
, fre
quen
t flye
r mile
age
accr
ual,
stop
over
s, a
ltern
ate
trave
l dat
es, u
pgra
des
and
airli
ne t
axes
and
fee
s. If
you
pre
fer
to m
ake
your
ow
n tra
vel a
rran
gem
ents
, La
nd O
nly
is a
vaila
ble
on m
ost t
ours
. Sin
ce i
nter
nati
onal
and
dom
esti
c ai
r sc
hedu
les
are
subj
ect
to c
hang
e at
any
tim
e,
we
reco
mm
end
that
if y
ou c
hoos
e to
mak
e yo
ur o
wn
airlin
e re
serv
atio
ns, yo
u do
not
pur
chas
e no
n-re
fund
able
tic
kets
or
thos
e w
ith
high
pen
alti
es 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, In
c. s
hall
not
have
any
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.
Offi
ce o
f Alu
mni
Rel
atio
nsSa
n M
artin
Cen
ter,
2nd
Floo
r34
00 N
orth
Cha
rles
Stre
etBa
ltim
ore,
MD
212
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