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Ecuador, the GalpagosIslands & MAchu Picchu
April 25 - May 6, 2013 aboard theNational Geographic Islander
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Ecuador and the Galpagos Islands
We once again return to the Galpagos Islands on the lovelyNational Geographic
Islander. We will have a chance to explore the highlands of Ecuador, vist the Otavalo
market and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of old town Quito before we head to the
archipelago for a week of wildlife overload.
The Galpagos Islands are one of the worlds best examples of sustainable tourism.
The over-abundant wildlife is indifferent to our presence, knowing it has nothing to
fear from the friendly humans. At many stops, well be the only visitors, feeling like
we have the whole island to ourselves. Top-notch naturalist guides are trained at the
University of the Galpagos and share their knowledge on land and in the water.
Well enjoy a combination of guided nature walks, Zodiac cruises and town visits,along with plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel in the warm waters with sea
turtles, colourful sh, sea lions and even the diminutive Galpagos penguin. April
and May are the best months to visit - the water is warm and calm, the rainy season is
coming to an end, and the giant tortoises, seaturtles and land iguanas are all beginning
to hatch. April also signals the start of the courtship season for the waved albatrosses
on Espaola.
For those of you continuing on to our Machu Picchu extension, this also corresponds
with the end of the rains in the mountains of Peru, and we can expect great weather
and smaller crowds at this wonder of the new world.
We do hope youll join us in Ecuador and Galpagos islands in 2013.
April 25 - May 6, 2013 aboard theNational Geographic Islander
Cuzco and Machu Picchu: May 6 - 11, 2013
Cover Photo Clayton Anderson, 2010
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Day 1: Arrival in QuitoArriving this evening we check into our elegant hotel and meet for snacks and cocktails
at our welcome reception.
Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle of the EarthAfter breakfast, our local guides take us on a walking tour of the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of Old Town Quito. We visit spectacular plazas, centuries-old churches
and El Panecillo, which overlooks all of Quito. After lunch, we head north of the city to
the Mitad del Mundo where we see equator coriolis-effect experiments, shrunken heads
and blowguns.
Day 3: The Otavalo MarketRising bright and early, we venture to one of the most famous markets in South
America: the Otavalo Market. We wind up through the countryside, punctuated by
volcanoes, mountain vistas and idyllic lakes. Were greeted in Otavalo by a riot of
brightly coloured handicrafts bursting from the stalls, jewellery sparkling in the sun,
everywhere deals are being made. This is the place in South America to nd handmadeweavings, garments, carvings and leather goods.
Day 4: Quito to the GalpagosWe rise early and head to the airport for our ight to San Cristobal Island, Galpagos,
where theNational Geographic Islander awaits. You will have time for lunch and
to settle into your cabins before arriving at your rst stop, Cerro Brujo. You maychoose to swim or snorkel from the lovely white sand beach, enjoy the rst kayaking
opportunity of the expedition or just stroll along the shore looking for marine iguanas
and sea lions.
Day 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez, Isla Espaola
Espaola Island is the oldest and most southerly island in the chain. Its remote locationmakes for some unique endemic inhabitants, including the only marine iguana to change
colour during the mating season. We may also nd some Waved Albatross here, as
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Espaola is their only nesting place in the Galpagos, attracting 12,000 pairs each year.
Mating for life, the males reacquaint with their mates by a ritual dance, taking up to ve
days, which includes strutting, honking, and beak fencing. Sea kayaking, snorkelling
and hiking are all offered here today.
Day 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant, Isla FloreanaOn our visit to Floreana we learn it is best known for its colourful history of buccaneers,
whalers, convicts, and colonists. We have a chance here to send some mail back home
from famous Post Ofce Bay. We make our landing on a unique green sand beach and
follow a trail with good viewing opportunities for Large Billed Flycatchers, Small and
Medium Ground Finches and Cactus Finches. Flamingos sometimes feed in the islandslarge lagoon. We end at a beautiful white sand beach thats as ne as our. At Champion
Islet, we get into the water at one of the best snorkelling sites in the islands, with its
playful colony of sea lions.
Day 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela
Villamil is often considered the most beautiful site in the Galpagos with its palm-lined,white sand beaches. Behind Villamil are several brackish water lagoons where Pink
Flamingoes, Common Stilts, Whimbrels, White-cheeked Pintails and Gallinules are
usually seen. The beaches and lagoons near Villamil provide the best migratory bird
viewing in the Galpagos. Villamil is home to the Darwin Stations tortoise breeding
centre on Isabela. Well also explore Isabelas caves and shoreline and search the waters
for dolphins, whales, sea turtles and the elusive ocean sunsh the mola-mola. In theafternoon we will visit the Sierra Negra Volcano in the highlands.
Day 8: South Plazas and Santa FeSouth Plazas is a beautiful uplifted islet that is home to dense colonies of sea lions on
one side, and spectacular cliffs frequented by Gulls, Tropic Birds, Terns, Shearwaters
and Boobies on the other side. Prickly pear cactus trees rise up from the rocky land
that is covered by dense red mats of vegetation. Under the cacti, youll nd countless
Galpagos land iguanas, as the islet has one of the last healthy populations in the
archipelago, and here their territories overlap with those of the marine iguanas.
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Youll also visit Sante Fe, which is home to its own endemic species of land iguana
as well as the largest giant prickly pears in Galpagos, and beaches with huge sea lion
colonies. Youll have the option of joining either a heart-pumping hike or a more leisurely
stroll along a trail, as well as opportunities to snorkel, kayak or enjoy a Zodiac ride alongthe shoreline.
Day 9: Santiago IslandThis island is one of the most picturesque and geologically interesting in the archipelago,
renowned for its stark volcanic landscape and the famous Tuff Cone formation known
as Pinnacle Rock. You will visit Sombrero Chino, a charming volcano named due to
its resemblance to a Chinese Hat. You may take Zodiac rides, kayak or go ashore toadmire the volcanic landscape, and snorkel in an area often frequented by penguins, sea
lions and small reef sharks.
In the afternoon youll view the famous Pinnacle Rock. Youll hike over pahoehoe lava,
likely dating back to the end of the 19th century. Youll be able to distinguish the older
reddish-brown lava from the younger black lava and identify many interesting features.You may have additional opportunities to swim and snorkel.
Day 8: Genovesa IslandTheNational Geographic Islander sails into the caldera of Genovesa, known as bird
island, where youll 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-earedowls. Youll ride Zodiacs and kayak along the base of the caldera wall, and snorkel
among large schools of parrot sh and other tropical species.
Day 11: Baltra to GuayaquilOn Sunday we arrive at Baltra Island, where we say goodbye to the Islander and crew.
Our ight will arrive back in Guayaquil in the early afternoon. We have an optionalwalk along the Malcon (Guayaquils boardwalk) to the historic and colourful Las Peas
district. In the evening join your new friends for a goodbye dinner.
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Both Photos Dennis Minty, 2010
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Your Hosts
Formerly o no xed address,Clayton joined Adventure
Canada to head up themarketing department. Atergraduating the University o
Western Ontario in 1998, hewas an newspaper editor inCosta Rica, lived in Australiaand Mexico, wrote travel guidebooks in Montreal and editeda magazine beore joiningAdventure Canada. Havingtraveled extensively to all sevencontinents over the past ew
years, Clayton has led voyagesto Peru, the Galpagos Islands,(13 times!) Arica, Russia
and the Arctic. He is a keenphotographer, Spanish-speakerand will be your host on thisexpedition.
Clayton AndersonAdventure Canada
om has been a writer andperormer on the Canadian
music scene or 20 years. Duringthat time he has garnered threeJuno Award nominations, aCanadian Radio Music Awardnomination and won theCanadian Independent RisingStar Award. om has touredacross Canada and around the
world in such disparate placesas China, Europe, Te UnitedStates and Nicaragua.In January 2012 om releasedhis sophomore album BurningDays (Coalition-Warner). Onceagain om is singing songs
about the social realities o ourplanet and our communities,inusing pop melodies with keenlyrical observations.
om BarlowMusician
Paula grew up in Guayaquil where sheobtained an Undergraduate degree in
Geology. Interested more in volcanoesthan in raw materials, she came toGalpagos, a Mecca or geologists,and became a naturalist guide or theGalpagos National Park.
In 1994 she went to Belgium orher Masters degree in QuaternaryGeology. Returning to the Galpagos,she became an interpreter or theGalpagos National Park, and orother nature destinations such asBaja Caliornia and Central America.In 2004, Paula published her bookGalpagos Bedtime Stories intended
to be or kids and kids at heart. She alsowrites a column about the Galpagosor one o the most prestigiousEcuadorian newspapers El Universo.
Paula agle SaadExpedition Leader - NG Islander
Please see our website for a full list of local guides and naturalists
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All Photos Dennis Minty, 2010
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Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle of the Earth
Day 3: The Otavalo MarketDay 4: Quito to the Galpagos
Day 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez, Isla Espaola
Day 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant, Isla Floreana
Day 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela and Isla Fernandina
Day 8: South Plazas and Santa Fe
Day 9: Santiago IslandDay 8: Genovesa Island
Day 11: Baltra to Guayaquil
This itinerary is subject to change as controlled by the Galpagos Islands National Park
Your Itinerary
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All Photos Clayton Anderson, 2010
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Choose this adventure as an optional extension to our Galpagos Voyage, or a stand alone
exploration of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. We will be travelling in style,
with premium accommodations, exceptional restaurants and comfortable transportation.
We will start in the picturesque city of Cusco, located high in the Andes. This is a
beautiful city, with plenty of distinct areas to explore and some of the best restaurants inPeru. Well also spend a day in the Sacred Valley, as we drop in altitude and marvel at
some other early Inca sites before boarding the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, with its
windowed roof.
Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above
sea level on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 70 km (44 mi)
northwest of Cusco.
Often referred to as The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu is the most familiar
symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450 and abandoned a hundred
years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for
centuries by all except for a few locals, the site was brought to worldwide attention in
1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then Machu Picchu has becomean important site: declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983. Unlike most programs, which only offer one chance at the
summit, our program offers two days to explore the site, or relax at our amazing jungle
lodge below.
Join us on this amazing adventure and discover the history, culture and gastronomy of thehigh Andes.
Cusco, Machu Picchu andthe Sacred ValleyMay 6 - 11, 2013
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Day 1: Cusco
Today we arrive in the historic city of Cusco, at 3,326m (10,912ft) above sea level.
According to Inca legend, the city was built by Sapa Inca Pachacuti, the man whotransformed the Kingdom of Cusco from a sleepy city-state into the vast empire of
Tahuantinsuyu. Archaeological evidence however, points to a slower, more organic
growth of the city beginning before Pachacuti. The original Inca city, said to have been
founded in the eleventh century, was sacked by Pizarro in 1535. There are original Incan
architecture remains at the palace of the Incas, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of
the Virgins of the Sun. After settling into our ve-star hotel, a converted 16th-century
monastery with period art on the walls and oxygenated rooms, we will have a chance to
explore the city by foot before dinner
Day 2: The Sacred Valley
After a leisurely breakfast, we head out of Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
which winds through the Andes. Fed by numerous rivers that descend through adjoiningvalleys and gorges, the valley contains signicant archaeological remains and villages.
One of the Inca empires main points for the extraction of natural wealth, it was also the
best place for maize production in Peru. Here we have a chance to visit the historic sites
of Pisac, with its agricultural terraces, citadel and still-running water, the fortress of
Ollantaytambo and a number of other sights along the way. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
Day 3: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
In the morning we depart from Ollantaytambo by train, bound for Machu Picchu. The
Vistadome Train with its ample glass, provides great views on the 1.5 hour journey
alongside the Inca Trail. Upon arrival, we check into the luxurious Inkaterra Hotel, set
in a secluded forest, at the periphery of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). In theafternoon we visit town and have an opportunity for a bird, nature or orchid walk through
the surrounding forest.
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Day 4: Machu Picchu
After an early breakfast, we ascend the mountain to one of the new wonders of the
World, Machu Picchu. We catch the early light on the ruins, before the trains arrive forthe day. This is a chance to experience the ruins with the fewest people possible. After a
guided tour of the site, we have an optional hike up to the summit of Huyana Picchu for
a breathtaking aerial view and a picnic lunch. In the afternoon well enjoy the local hot
springs. An optional twilight walk through the forest leaves us ready for dinner at the
hotel.
Day 5: Machu Picchu
This morning we can chose from excursions through the forest, a visit to town, indulge
in our on-site spa services or a second trip to the Machu Picchu site. This is a chance to
climb Huyana Picchu if you missed it yesterday, or to hike to the Inca Bridge, the Sun
Gate, or simply enjoy the energy of the site. An afternoon train takes us back to Cuscowhere we enjoy a leisurely farewell dinner on the main plaza.
Day 6: Cusco to Lima
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have the chance to explore the city of Cusco further
before an afternoon transfer to Lima. We catch our ights home from Jorge Chavez
International Airport.
Details
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Maximum: 20 adventurers
Tour cost includes: All accommodations, meals & some
alcoholic beverages
Ground transportation Your guide(s) All admissions Gratuities for drivers and local guides
Tour cost does not include: Internal & international ights Items of a personal nature
Mandatory emergency medical insurance Any expenses due to itinerary changes
beyond our control
Fitness Level: Moderate; high altitude, optionalsteep inclines
Cost: $2,995 USDdouble occupancy; single
supplement add $795 USD
Details
All Photos Clayton Anderson, 2010
The National Geographic Islander
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The 48-passengerNational Geographic Islanderis a versatile 50 m twin-hulled vessel with 24 spa-cious cabins. She is a sturdy expedition ship, designed for year-round discovery and activeexploration of the Galpagos. Each air-conditioned cabin comes with an outside view and privatefacilities.
Registered in Ecuador, the National Geographic Islanderhas numerous common areas includinga lounge with a bar and facilities for lms, slide-shows and lectures. The ship holds a library, and
plenty of deck space from which to view wildlife. The luxurious vessel is equipped with Zodiac
landing craft, snorkelling gear, wetsuits, a spa, guest e-mail stations, a video microscope, hydro-phone and Splash-Cam. A gift shop and doctors ofce complete the list of facilities. Meals areserved in one seating, from a menu of international cuisine with Ecuadorian air.
Category Amenities Price
1Triple, Bridge deck, two twin beds, one pull-out couch,one window. $5,495
2Main deck double, twin beds, one window.
$6,9953 Bridge deck double, twin beds, one window. $7,495
4Upper deck double, two singles convert to double bed,glassed terrace, large windows. $7,995
5Upper deck double, two singles convert to queen, glassedterrace, large windows. $8,695
6Upper deck, two singles convert to queen, larger windows,glassed terrace. $9,695
7 Suite, Upper deck, two singles convert to queen, largerglassed terrace. $10,695
Single win bed, one window $10,695
Flight Internal fight rom Quito - Galpagos - Guayaquil $395
The Sea Adventurer
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Scotland Slowly Scotland to Greeland
Category Amenities June 2 - 12, 2013 June 12 - 24, 2013
1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $3,995 $2,9952 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $4,995 $3,9953 Junior Double, two lower berths, porthole window $5,995 $4,5954 Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole window. $6,595 $5,4955 Main Double, two lower berths, porthole window. $7,995 $6,6956 Deluxe Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole or picture window. $8,995 $7,4957 Superior Double, two lower berths, picture window. $9,595 $7,9958 Junior Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $9,995 $8,4959 Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $10,495 $8,89510 Owners Suite, two lower berths, shower & bathtub, picture window. $11,395 $9,995
The Sea Adventurer
Your Voyage Includes:
All entry & park fees Your complete itinerary Team of resource specialists Educational program and
pre-departure materials All shipboard meals All Zodiac excursions Service charges and port fees
Your Voyage Does Not Include:
Commercial & charter ights
Mandatory medical / evacuation insurance Personal expenses Additional expenses in the event of delays or
itinerary changes Discretionary gratuities to ships crew
(approx. $12 - 14 per passenger per day) Visas, or inoculations, if required Possible fuel surcharges
Adventure Canada 1-800-363-7566 www.adventurecanada.com
Formerly the Clipper Adventurer
Scotland Slowly
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Scotland SlowlyJune 2 - 12, 2013 aboard the Sea Adventurer
Priced from $3,995$11,395
Scotlands western and northern isles offer a rich supply of culture, heritage andnatural history. In Medieval Times an already archaic society in the Hebridesevolved into the Lordship of the Isles, a sea-kingdom blending Gael and Viking under
the powerful domination of Clan Donald. In the north, Orkney and Shetland were welded
into a formidable Scandinavian earldom. Both island groups preserve some of the oldestmonuments in Europe, dating back to the Stone Age, while today both exploit the latest
computer technologies to place them at the forefront of modern developments. Kinship
and community are two of the constants in this story; Gaelic-speaking clans retained their
independence despite acknowledging the Lords of the Isles, while free Norse landholders
battled the forces of feudalism in the Northern Isles.
As our ship, Sea Adventurer, winds its way through the western isles and the Pentland
Firth to Orkney and Shetland, history will illuminate the present while tradition will
enhance our understanding of the past. The abundant bird and mammal population of the
area will be observed, studied and surely enjoyed. June is an ideal month to visit Scotland
in search of birds, with breeding well underway, watchers will be rewarded with excellent
opportunities. Photographers will have time to focus their attentions on improving
technique and getting small group tutorials. Island folk have always been extremely
conscious of the natural environment, as the riches thereof have sustained them. Well
experience a bit of island life too with music and laughter in community halls and local
pubs. With modern touches in many homes, the people who live here still remain close to
their roots with nuances and traditions embedded by the original settlers who rst made
their homes here hundreds of years ago.
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Scotland to Greenland
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Scotland to GreenlandJune 1224, 2013 aboard the Sea Adventurer
priced from $2,995$9,995
Join us for a new adventure as we journey from the rolling hills of Scotland, to the remote islandshores of the Faroe Islands, the geothermal wonders of Iceland and the dynamic glaciers ofGreenland. Our journey takes us from the North Sea, though the North Atlantic, touching into the
Norwegian Sea and on to the Arctic Ocean. This is a voyage of variety and contrasts, with Celtic,
Norse and Inuit cultures represented as we explore their language, culture, bird life and history.
Beginning in Aberdeen, Scotland well stop in at beautiful Fair Isle. Well also visit Lerwick,capital of the Shetland Isles, for our last taste of Scotland before heading out to the remote Faroe
Islands.
On our visit to the Mykines, well nd Faroese subspecies of the Common Eider, European
Starling, Winter Wren, Pufn, Gannet and Black Guillemot. BirdLife International has identied
this area as an Important Bird area, because of the almost 2,000,000 birds that come here to breed.
Well also start to see the transition towards Arctic-alpine ora as we set sail for our next greatisland - Iceland.
Iceland will bring us a new language, culture and landscape as we sample some of the natural
wonders that have made this island famous. Volcanoes, bird and marine life will give way to the
lively city of Reykjavik - and well cap it all off with a relaxing visit to the famous Blue Lagoon.
Twenty-four hours of daylight will let you enjoy each day to the fullest.
From Iceland we sail onto the remote eastern side of Greenland, sparsely populated, but rich in
glaciers, looming mountain ranges and marine life. Emerging on the west side of Greenland, well
make our way North, with visits to the small, colourful Greenland village of Ivigtut and then the
worlds smallest capital city - Nuuk. Here well visit the nal resting place of the Greenlandic
mummies, before heading North, into the Arctic Circle and one of Greenlands longest and most
picturesque fjords.
This voyage promises to be one of great variety, with diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and
natural wonders as we head into the land of the midnight sun.
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Payment Schedule and RatesA deposit of $1,000 USD per passenger is required to reserve a position for a tour. The balance of payment for the tour mustbe received by Adventure Canada at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Adventure Canada will only issuepre-departure boarding documents to a passenger once it has received full payment together with all required documents dulycompleted by the passenger. Tour fees quoted are based on (i) prices in effect at the time of printing (June 2012) and as suchare subject to change without notice prior to departure and (ii) group participation. Prices are cash/cheque discounted, and inUS dollars. Credit Card pricing is as follows: 2013 Ecuador and the Galpagos: C1 $5,715, C2 $7,275, C3 $7,795, C4 $8,315,C5 $9,043, C6 $10,083, C7 $11,123, Single $11,123 2013 Machu Picchu $3,115 Single Supplement $827 2013 ScotlandSlowly: C1 $4,115, C2 $5,195, C3 $6,235, C4 $6,859, C5 $8,315, C6 $9,355, C7 $9,979, C8 $10,395, C9 $10,915, C10$11,851 2013 Scotland to Greenland: C1 $3,115, C2 $4,155, C3 $4,779, C4 $5,715, C5 $6,963, C6 $7,795, C7 $8,315,
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InsuranceDue to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers must have in place prior to departurecomprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption,accident and baggage insurance. Emergency medical and evacuation coverage is mandatory for trip participation and policy
documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersigned passenger as a result of its failing to obtain properinsurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage passengers are recommended to obtaininsurance at the time of deposit.
Images and PrivacyOn these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for promotional purposes. If you would not like photos which includeyou to be used, please let us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday onboard, let us know if you would like toabstain.
ItineraryThe itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ships master. These are expeditions to remoteparts of the world. AC, reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change anyreservation, staff member, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but notlimited to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, force majeure, political conditions and other factors beyond our controland without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting there from paid by the passengers. AC, expresslyreserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will berefunded without further obligation on the part of AC, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon.Decisions to alter the itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. AC,expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the reservation of, or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.
Additional DocumentationAdventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Sea Adventurer and the National Geographic Islander. Adventure Canadasregistration serves as the Passage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vesselsmentioned herein. Passengers are encouraged to read this document upon receipt. In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket,passengers agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.