Wonders of theGalápagos Islands

Aboard the M.V. SANTA CRUZ

February 24 to March 3, 2012

VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY:

Dear Alumni & Friends:

“The natural history of this archipelago is very remarkable … the greaternumber of its inhabitants, both vegetable and animal, being found nowhere else.”Charles Darwin’s keen yet simple observation of the Galápagos Islands lies at the heartof his theory of evolution. Today, with 95 percent of its natural biodiversity still intact,the Galápagos Archipelago is a “living laboratory of evolution,” still the home of theexotic birds, animals and plants that inspired Darwin over a century ago and continueto make the islands a nature lover’s dream destination today.

Join us for an incredible journey and exceptional travel value aboard thestate-of-the-art exploration vessel M.V. SANTA CRUZ. Designed specifically to navigatethe Galápagos Islands, it is fully equipped with everything necessary to makeyour Galápagos experience complete, from a fleet of Zodiacs and a glass-bottomBoston Whaler to complimentary snorkeling gear. Our highly qualified team ofcertified naturalists leads excursions and shares their knowledge to enhance yourunderstanding and enjoyment of this fascinating and mysterious natural realm.

These 19 islands, each with its own ecosystem, are literally overflowing with life,including species unknown elsewhere in the world, like the flightless cormorant andthe marine iguana. With few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife isnearly fearless and accepts human company up-close to an extent found nowhere else!Here, you can almost touch spiny-backed iguanas and snorkel alongside playful sealsand tropical penguins.

On mainland Ecuador, visit the colorful Andean market of Otavalo and explorethe magnificent colonial churches of Quito. We are also pleased to offer an optionalsix-night Post-Tour featuring Peru’s legendary “lost city” of Machu Picchu, thehistoric cities of Lima and Cuzco and the breathtaking Sacred Valley.

This special journey of discovery has been a fast sell-out every year and spaceis limited. I encourage you to make your reservation soon. Early Booking Savings areavailable only through August 4, 2011.

Building a deeper connection with Boston College,

John Feudo, ’82 Gail A. DarnellAssociate Vice President Director of Travel ProgramsBoston College Alumni Association 617-552-8035

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The enigma of theGalápagos Islands

U.S./Quito, EcuadorFriday, Day 1Fly to Quito and transfer to the superiorfirst-class HILTON COLÓN HOTEL, ideallylocated near one of Quito’s lively markets.Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, yet onlymiles from the equator, the city is known forits magnificent Spanish colonial architectureand colorful street life.

QuitoSaturday, Day 2Quito is a city of startling contrasts wherethousands of years of Indian tradition areinterwoven with imported Catholicism, theSpanish language and European culture.Quaint family-owned shops and open-airmarkets are but steps away from gleamingskyscrapers and imposing cathedrals

“The Archipelago is a little world within itself...”— Charles Darwin, The Voyage of the Beagle

It is ironic that this scattered, remote volcanic archipelago, consisting of just19 islands and 42 islets located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, inspired oneof the most revolutionary theories in the history of science. Formed millions ofyears ago by volcanic eruptions, these islands’ dramatic landscapes now makea safe, if harsh, home for the quirky finches and primeval iguanas that inspiredCharles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and evolution, which he presented inOn The Origin of Species in 1859.

Scientists generally believe that most Galápagos species originally floated to theislands from the mainland or were transported by birds or deposited by whalersand buccaneers. Others, like penguins and sea lions, probably arrived by way ofthe Humboldt Current, a cold stream of ocean water flowing from the southerncoast of Chile. This current makes the Galápagos the world’s only tropical regionto support such species.

Darwin noted that life in the Galápagos Islands comprises mostly “aboriginalcreations, found nowhere else,” which led him to hypothesize that theislands’ species survived by evolving over time independently from theircontinental cousins. Because natural predators failed to survive—possibly due tothe lack of fresh water, which deterred even permanent human settlement untilthe 20th century—its bevy of birds and animals was able to thrive and adapt in amanner not possible in other habitats. This also explains why Galápagos speciesnever developed a sense of fear and allow the up-close viewing by humans thatmakes the experience of visiting the islands so thrilling and unique.

Cover photo: Blue-footed boobies are a common sight along the rocky shores of the Galápagos,where they congregate to nest and mate.

Photo this page: Marine iguanas bask in the afternoon sun in the company of Sally Lightfoot crabs.

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built in the ornate Spanish Baroque stylefavored by the Conquistadors. On the citytour, visit the Museo Nacional del BancoCentral’s Archaeological and Golden Courts.Continue to the heart of Quito—a UNESCOWorld Heritage site—and see the Moorish-influenced Catedral Metropolitana andLa Compañía de Jesus, renowned for itslavish interiors decorated with an estimatedseven tons of gold leaf.

This evening, enjoy a private welcomereception in the hotel.

Quito (Otavalo/Peguche)Sunday, Day 3Travel through the scenic countryside pastdramatic mountains and valleys to theancient town of Otavalo, acclaimed forits finely woven sheep and alpaca wool.Walk through the main square to seeSan Luis Church and the bustling fruit andvegetable market. Continue to Otavalo’slegendary “silent market,” where merchantsbargain quietly with customers in a colorfullabyrinth of stalls and shops overflowing withbeautifully crafted tapestries and clothing.

Stop in the village of Peguche to see artisansengaged in the textile crafts of their ancestors.Enjoy a private lunch in a beautifully restored17th-century Andean estate.

Quito/Baltra,Galápagos Islands/Santa CruzMonday, Day 4Fly to the small Galápagos island of Baltra.Embark the M.V. SANTA CRUZ for lunch andyour first briefing by the ship’s naturalists.

Cruise to Santa Cruz Island. Its alluringwhite beaches, giant prickly pear cactusforests, vibrantly colored flamingos andprehistoric-looking iguanas make it anideal introduction to the archipelago.Cruise aboard Zodiacs along beautifulmangrove-lined islets and seek out boobies,frigates and pelicans. Make a landing inthe surf at Las Bachas beach, and trek toa small lagoon favored by elegant wadingbirds including black-necked stilts andgreater flamingos.

Please note that the M.V. SANTA CRUZ’s specificitinerary and cruise pattern is dependenton weather, sea conditions and GalápagosNational Park Service regulations.

Take photographs of a lifetime in the Galápagos,where wildlife allows humans to approach itup-close, unlike anywhere else on earth!

On Bartolomé Island, see the famous Pinnacle Rock and watch reef sharks and skates swimming in thecrystal clear water.

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SantiagoTuesday, Day 5On Santiago Island, stroll along the glisteningdark sands of Espumilla Beach, where awide variety of birds and wildlife peacefullycommingle. Walk inland through a mangroveforest, where Pacific green sea turtles areknown to nest, to brackish lagoons thatattract white-cheeked pintail ducks.

Later, in Puerto Egas at low tide, walkbeside the best tide pools in the Galápagos.Look for land iguanas and marine iguanas—the world’s only seagoing iguanas—grazingon algae beds along the rocky shore left byancient lava flows. Nearby, observe fur sealsand sea lions swimming in the turquoisepools of the fur seal grotto.

Rábida/BartoloméWednesday, Day 6Make a wet landing on the mesmerizing redsands of Rábida Island. Walk along the beachamong sea lions and marine iguanas and seea variety of birds, including mockingbirds,yellow warblers and nine species of Darwin’slegendary finches. Continue inland to theisland’s unique saltwater pond to search for itsfamous bright pink flamingos.

This afternoon, make a dry landing on thetiny isle of Bartolomé and enjoy unsurpassedviews of the surrounding lunar-like craters,mangroves and lava formations fromthe top of Cerro Bartolomé. Particularlyimpressive is Pinnacle Rock, a jagged tower ofhoneycombed stone that soars 225 feet intothe air. Below, the island’s pristine beaches andsparking clear water are ideal for swimmingand watching the antics of tropical penguins.Also, search out dolphins, manta rays and anabundance of colorful sea creatures from thecomfort of a glass-bottom boat.

GenovesaThursday, Day 7The remote northern island of Genovesaoffers some of the best bird-watchingin the archipelago and is home to theworld’s largest colony of red-footedboobies. Following a dry landing atPrince Phillip’s Steps, trek up to a broadlava flow overlooking the sea. The maskedfaces of Nazca boobies greet you at the top

of the cliff, while flurries of storm petrels—the smallest of the seabirds—swirl above.

Cruise into Darwin Bay, inhabitedby fur seals, hammerhead sharks andswallow-tailed gulls, and make a wetlanding for a more leisurely stroll on acoral beach. Among the prickly pear cacti,saltbush and red mangroves, look formagnificent frigates, yellow-crowned nightherons and four types of Darwin’s finches.

San Cristóbal/Guayaquil, EcuadorFriday, Day 8Arrive this morning on the shores ofSan Cristóbal, the first Galápagos islandDarwin landed on in 1835. Transfer to theairport and fly to Guayaquil. Invigorated bytrade with the Far East, this city becameone of the wealthiest on the continent, astatus that made it a favored haven forEnglish and Dutch buccaneers in the 17thand 18th centuries. See the historic marketsand shipyards; visit famous Bolivar Park,where playful iguanas scamper throughits grounds; and stroll past historical andcultural monuments along the Malecón 2000promenade overlooking the Guayas River.Check into the deluxe HILTON COLÓN HOTEL

and join your traveling companions for afarewell reception.

Guayaquil/U.S.Saturday, Day 9Continue on the Machu Picchu Post-TourOption or transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight to the U.S.

The graceful Pacific green sea turtle is the onlymarine turtle to nest regularly on Galápagos beaches.

Look for the unusual mating “dance” of the magnificent frigate birds, one of the Galápagos Islands’hallmark species.

The charm, intimacy and personal serviceof a small cruise ship experience are thehallmarks of travel aboard the first-classexpedition vessel, M.V. SANTA CRUZ.Its ability to navigate the Galápagosarchipelago’s narrow channels, shallowbays and environmentally sensitive watersensures that participants enjoy the mostcomprehensive access possible to theregion’s treasures. The M.V. SANTA CRUZ

features only 43 cabins, offers a widearray of modern amenities and facilitiesand underwent interior updates in 2009.

Six Ecuadorian naturalists will sharetheir in-depth insight and informationabout the Galápagos’ distinctiveecosystem during daily excursions andmultimedia presentations. The vesselprovides five Zodiacs for island landingsand excursions, a Boston Whalerglass-bottom boat for viewing aquatic lifeand complimentary snorkeling equipment.

Each outside cabin is tastefullyappointed with private bathroomfacilities, air conditioning and either awindow or a porthole.

All meals, featuring international andEcuadorian specialties, are served ina single seating in the vessel’s invitingdining room.

The vessel’s public facilities include a bar, lounge, gift shop, business centerwith wireless Internet access (service may be limited by ship position),natural history library, Jacuzzi and a medical clinic with a full-time physician.

The M.V. SANTA CRUZ’s highly trained staff provides professional,attentive service recognized in the travel industry as the finest in theGalápagos Islands. The ship maintains the highest international safety andenvironmental standards.

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Machu Picchu and the Sacred ValleyPost-Tour Option

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience featuringMachu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas;” theIncan and Colonial traditions of Cuzco; and thelush Sacred Valley.

Located high in the Peruvian Andes,Machu Picchu was obscured from humankindfor 400 years until Yale Professor Hiram Binghamliterally stumbled upon it in 1911. Nearly acentury of extensive research and study still hasnot revealed the secrets of its purpose, itsresidents or its abandonment; nevertheless, thisUNESCO World Heritage site has been carefullyexcavated and preserved.

The rushing Urubamba River flows through thebeautiful Sacred Valley, where ancient engineeringmarvels, such as the fortress of Ollantaytambo,stand as lasting testimony to the powerful andfar-reaching Inca empire. Here, village craftsmenemploy age-old techniques to weave intricatetapestries and sculpt colorful pottery.

In the historic Inca capital of Cuzco, aUNESCO World Heritage site, grand Baroque- andRenaissance-style churches and the Incan stonefortress of Sacsayhuamán provide a fascinating mixof pre-Columbian and Colonial influences.

Day 1 Guayaquil/Fly to Lima, PeruDay 2 Lima/Cuzco/Sacred ValleyDay 3 Sacred Valley/Scenic train ride to

Machu PicchuDay 4 Machu Picchu/Transfer to CuzcoDay 5 CuzcoDay 6 Cuzco/LimaDay 7 Lima/Return to the U.S.

Included FeaturesIn QuitoIn Quito

Three nights in the Superior First-Classu

HILTON COLÓN HOTEL.Full American breakfast each morning.u

Welcome reception.u

Tour of Quito’s historic Colonial District,u

a UNESCO World Heritage site.Full-day excursion featuring the colorfulu

market in the ancient Andean town ofOtavalo and a textile weaving demonstrationin the Incan village of Peguche, with lunch.

Flight from Quito to the Galápagos.Flight from Quito to the Galápagos.

On board the M.V. SANTA CRUZM.V. SANTA CRUZFour-night cruise from Baltra Islandu

to San Cristóbal Island, with calls atSanta Cruz, Santiago, Rábida, Bartoloméand Genovesa islands.Air-conditioned, outside accommodationsu

with private bathroom facilities.Three meals each day, featuring internationalu

and Ecuadorian cuisine.Six multilingual naturalists who will shareu

their in-depth insights and specializedexpertise about the Galápagos’ distinctiveecosystem and wildlife.Two island excursions each day (conditions andu

weather permitting) by Zodiac landing craft,focusing on the natural history, unique wildlifeand conservation efforts in the Galápagos.Snorkeling equipment and glass-bottom boatu

for further exploration of the Galápagos’diverse marine life.

Flight from the Galápagos to Guayaquil.Flight from the Galápagos to Guayaquil.

In GuayaquilIn GuayaquilOne night in the deluxeu HILTON COLÓN HOTEL.Full American breakfast.u

City orientation tour.u

Farewell reception.u

Enhanced Travel ServicesEnhanced Travel ServicesAll transfers and luggage handling abroadu

for all participants who have purchasedtheir international air tickets throughGohagan & Company and whosearrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with thescheduled group transfer(s).All excursions and visits, as outlined in theu

itinerary, with experienced local guides.Gratuities to local guides and drivers on includedu

excursions in Quito and Guayaquil and transfers.Galápagos National Park fee.u

Hospitality desk aboard ship and in the hotels.u

Experienced Travel Director to accompanyu

you throughout the travel program.Travel document wallet, name badge andu

pre-departure information.Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policyu

for each participant ticketed on flights byThomas P. Gohagan & Company.

Land/Cruise Tariff (per person, based on double occupancy)

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u Taxes are an additional $235 per person and are subject to change.

Early Booking Pricethrough

August 4, 2011

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Description - Each outside cabin is equipped with a private bathroomand shower, air conditioning and hair dryer.

Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large porthole. Main Deck, midship.

Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large window. Upper Deck.Standard cabin with two twin beds or one double bedD and alarge window. Boat Deck. (Dvery limited availability)Larger standard cabin with two twin beds and an extra large porthole.Boat Deck.

Standard cabin with two twin beds and a large porthole. Main Deck, aft.

u Singles are available in category 5 at $8295 and category 3 at $9495 on or before August 4, 2011.Add $1000 for reservations made after August 4, 2011. (very limited availability)

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VM.V. SANTA CRUZ has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available onrequest from Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

Wonders of the Galápagos Islands Reservation Form

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prefer to share accommodationsand will allow you to selectmy roommate (shares cannotbe guaranteed).

Please make my/our reservation(s):Machu Picchu and the Sacred ValleyPost-Tour Optiono Double at $2695 per person.o Single at $3295 per person.o I am reserving as a single but

prefer to share accommodationsand will allow you to selectmy roommate (shares cannotbe guaranteed).

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to Quito, Ecuador, with returnfrom Guayaquil, Ecuador, at anadditional cost to be advised.‡

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‡Note: Airfare is subject to change andavailability and is nonrefundable.

o I/we will make my/our ownair arrangements.

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