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Around the World by Private Jet
Around de World Expeditions
The National Geographic name is synonymous with exploration—an association inspired by their illustrious history of storytelling from the hidden corners of the Earth. The traveler will circumnavigate the globe, touching down to experience a glorious array of natural wonders, rich cultures, and sacred spaces. Our journey begins with a flight to Cusco, Peru, our jumping-off point for the train trip to Machu Picchu. They’ll then soar above the Pacific, stopping for a glimpse into the vibrant cultures of Easter Island and Samoa en route to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Welcome the rising sun on Angkor’s serenely beautiful temples, and take in awe-inspiring views of the Himalaya from Tibet’s Potala Palace. As we’re whisked from the magnificent Taj Mahal to the lost city of Petra, the savannas of Tanzania, and the stirring souks of Marrakech, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a Boeing 757 jet, specially outfitted for an unique expedition.
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Around the World by Private Jet
Expedition Details Experience the planet's and circle the world most captivating places with top National Geographic Experts on an on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to an extraordinary journey by private jet. Our private jet trips around the world are epic in scope, spanning legendary monuments, unique cultures, and breathtaking landscapes from Easter Island and Angkor Wat to the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain—all in a single journey. What makes these trips remarkable is our team of National Geographic experts and the researchers we meet in the field, who share a wealth of knowledge and insight as we travel around the world aboard our specially outfitted Boeing 757 jet.
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Trip Highlights Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, explore 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Attend a demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa in Cusco, and then travel to Machu Picchu by train.
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Join archaeologists on Easter Island to explore mysterious moai statues and delve into the isle’s famously lost culture.
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Meet with National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Maeve or Louise Leakey in Tanzania and get a firsthand account of the family’s groundbreaking fossil discoveries.
Travelers should be in good health and comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time. Daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, game drives, or easy hikes, with options for more physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and biking.
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USA Orlando, Florida Day 1
We begin this extraordinary adventure with a welcome reception, followed by dinner at our hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes (D)
PERU Lima and Cusco Day 2
This morning, our private jet takes us to Lima, where we take a local flight to charming Cusco (11,200 feet). Hotel Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco (B, L, D)
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PERU Cusco/Machu Picchu Days 3 & 4
Explore the imposing cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, considered by many to be the Western Hemisphere's finest combination of Spanish Renaissance style and legendary Inca stonemasonry. In the colorful market, visit local artisans-including National Geographic grantee and master weaver Nilda Callanaupa-who are dedicated to preserving the region's distinctive music and arts. Discover the remains of the great fortress Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cusco. Continue to Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca citadel abandoned by the Inca and rediscovered only in 1911. Excavated by Hiram Bingham with funding from National Geographic, Machu Picchu is one of the world's greatest archaeological sites. Examine the artfully cut stone altars, temples, fountains, staircases, and terraced gardens. Hotel Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco (B, L, D daily)
Alternative: Instead of visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu, head to northern Peru to visit the temples of Trujillo and Chiclayo, where the richest burial chambers in the Americas were discovered. See where the ancient Moche and Chimu peoples lived, and explore Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world. Libertador Trujillo (B,L,D daily)
CHILE Easter Island Days 5 & 6
Fly to Easter Island, located 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile. Scattered with mysterious, colossal stone statues called moai, the island is an open-air museum of the ruins of a lost culture. The island has been a subject of debate since it was first seen by Europeans on Easter Sunday in 1722. How did its native people first arrive? What transpired over the centuries? What do the tall, brooding statues mean? Learn the hidden stories of the island's wonders with renowned archaeologist Edmundo Edwards, and marvel at the many moai that dot the island's windswept landscape. Along the way, discover the ancient ceremonial centers, volcanic craters, petroglyphs, lava formations, and fascinating clues to the Orongo birdman cult. Then enjoy a splendid performance by the Kari Kari Rapa Nui dance troupe. Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa (B, L, D daily)
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SAMOA Cross the International Date Line Day 7
From Easter Island we continue our voyage across the Pacific, crossing the international date line. We lose a day en route and arrive in Samoa the following evening.
SAMOA Apia Day 8
Samoa is one of the few places where pure Polynesian culture remains essentially intact—tribal rituals and hierarchies are little changed from ancient times. Trace the coast on a scenic drive, passing through charming seaside villages. Enjoy a traditional Polynesian welcome ceremony and a fiafia, a colorful performance of Samoan dance and song. Aggie Grey's Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa (B, L, D)
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AUSTRALIA The Great Barrier Reef or the Daintree Rain Forest Days 9 & 10
Fly to Cairns and transfer to the charming seaside town of Port Douglas. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the largest known coral reef in the world and home to an exceptionally rich variety of marine life. Snorkel among rainbow-colored corals with schools of unicornfish, surgeonfish, bumphead parrot fish, and sea turtles. Or discover the natural wonders of the Daintree, a rain forest that is approximately 90 million years older than the Amazon rain forest. Go on a Dreamtime walk in Mossman Gorge with an aboriginal guide, a member of the Kuku Yalanji, who will share his people's legends and take you to sacred sites. Sea Temple Resort & Spa (B, L, D daily)
CAMBODIA Angkor Days 11 & 12
Fly to private jet to Siem Reap, our base for exploring Angkor, the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. Delve into the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, one of humankind's greatest architectural triumphs; and discover the massive towers, carved murals, colonnades, and courtyards that exemplify classic Khmer architecture. At Angkor Thom, explore the Bayon Temple and the Terrace of the Elephants. Then set out on a cruise to nearby floating villages on Tonle Sap lake (water levels permitting), or explore the temple of Ta Prohm, still tangled in the thick roots of banyan trees. In the evening, enjoy a classical Apsara dance performance during dinner at our fine hotel. Alternative: Instead of Angkor Wat, explore the lost jungle temple of Beng Mea Lea (water levels permitting), among the largest Khmer temples, and the ninth-century Roluous temple complex of Hariharalaya, the first capital of the Khmer Empire, which predates Angkor Wat by some 300 years. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (B, L, D daily)
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NEPAL Kathmandu Days 9 & 10
Fly by private jet to Kathmandu and visit the medieval city of Bhaktapur, once a royal capital whose stunning pagodas, palaces, and squares still captivate today. Then enjoy dinner and a night’s rest before departing for Tibet. Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu (B, L, D)
NEPAL Lhasa, Tibet or Chitwan National Park Days 11 & 12
Depart by local flight to Lhasa, Tibet's capital, located on one of the world's highest plateaus. Once a "forbidden city," this Himalayan center of Buddhist pilgrimage—with the spectacular Potala Palace dominating its skyline—still maintains a mystical atmosphere. During our visit, see the Jokhang Temple, the region’s oldest and most revered; and explore the colorful Tibetan markets, known for their finely crafted ornaments, rugs, and religious paintings and carvings. The next day, visit the fabled Potala Palace, a highlight of our time in Lhasa. The palace, with its hundreds of rooms, lavish decor, and labyrinthine corridors, was once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and served as the seat of the Tibetan government for more than 300 years. Stop by the nearly 600-year-old Sera Monastery, where we may see monks in the debating courtyard. Instead of exploring Lhasa, visit the World Heritage-listed Pashupatinath Temple on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Then board a local flight to Chitwan National Park, one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves. Venture into the park with a naturalist in search of a variety of birds and mammals, including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and rare onehorned rhinos. You may also opt to visit a local village, canoe along the peaceful Rapti River, or take a guided walk through the forest. Celebrate with a Nepali barbecue dinner and a traditional dance performance. Rejoin the rest of the group in Kathmandu before departing for India. Taj Meghauli Serai Lodge (B, L, D daily)
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INDIA Taj Mahal, Agra Days 16 & 17
Return to Kathmandu by local flight and continue on our private jet to Agra. Discover the iconic Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. A masterpiece of the Mogul empire, the monument soars majestically above the banks of the Yamuna River. Wander the site, admire its form among the reflecting pools and gardens that surround it, and examine its intricate mosaics made of precious stones. In the afternoon, you may explore the imposing sandstone Red Fort of Agra, where Mogul emperors lived in splendor. Or you may choose to venture into Kachhpura, a village in Agra inhabited by the Harijan people, otherwise known as "untouchables." Meet with local families and visit a school. If you wish, rise early to join our National Geographic photographer to capture images of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Alternative: Instead of visiting the Taj Mahal, explore Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar's crowning architectural achievement, an exquisite red-sandstone city that served as the Mogul capital from 1572 to 1585. Stroll through well-preserved pavilions, courtyards, tombs, and palaces—most notably the emperor's private quarters, a "palace of dreams" richly decorated with Persian calligraphy and murals. The Oberoi Amarvilås (B, L, D daily)
TANZANIA Serengeti National Park Days 18 & 19
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport and choose from two options: go deep into Serengeti National Park to witness Africa's greatest concentration of wildebeests and zebras as well as big cats, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Or descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to observe the permanent population of almost 25,000 animals in one of the largest unbroken calderas in the world. Along with the great herds of wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras, we may also see the "big five" (rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo). National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Meave or Louise Leakey will join us to discuss the family’s historic fossil finds. Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (B, L, D daily)
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JORDAN The Lost City of Petra or Wadi Rum Days 20 & 21
Situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, Petra was settled by the enigmatic Nabataean people in 312 b.c. and became an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant. The Nabataeans disappeared mysteriously, but the nomadic Bedouin civilization remains to this day. Half built, half-carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs, Petra is undoubtedly one of the world’s most impressive architectural achievements. Step back in time 2,000 years as you stroll this ancient city, and learn why these enigmatic people built their capital in such an inaccessible spot. Enter the Siq, a dramatic opening in the brilliantly hued bedrock; and arrive at the Treasury, Petra’s most exquisite edifice. Discover many other elaborately decorated buildings and tombs chiseled from sheer rock walls, and observe up close the superb blending of Eastern traditions with Hellenistic architecture. On our last evening, gather for a festive Bedouin dinner. Mövenpick Petra, Jordan (B, L, D daily)
Alternative: Instead of exploring Petra, travel to Wadi Rum, a beautiful desert landscape made famous by T. E. Lawrence and the film Lawrence of Arabia. See the spectacular rock formation known as the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and enjoy a traditional mansaf meal prepared by local Bedouin villagers.
MARRAKECH Morocco Days 22 & 23
Fly by private jet to Marrakech where we explore this fabled city, located in an oasis of palm and olive groves and steeped in ancient Berber tradition. See the Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the grand Bahia Palace. Wander through the medina, a jumble of colorful suqs; and stroll the Djemaa el Fna, a lively square where snake charmers, acrobats, and magicians enchant the passsersby. If you wish, immerse yourself in the lush blue-and-green paradise of the Majorelle Garden, a delightful combination of traditional Moroccan architecture, Islamic art and artifacts, rare plants from five continents, and North African birds. On our last evening, celebrate our adventure at a farewell banquet with traditional entertainment. Alternative: Instead of exploring Marrakech, spend the day in the spectacular Atlas Mountains, the highest mountain range in North Africa. Visit a Berber village, share tea with a village elder and his family, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. In the evening, rejoin the group in Marrakech for our farewell dinner. La Mamounia (B, L, D daily)
USA Orlando, Florida Day 24
Following breakfast, board our private jet and fly to Orlando, Florida. Upon arrival, you may connect with your commercial flight home, or, if you wish, we will provide complimentary accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel for the night. Itinerary - 24 Days / Page 19
Expedition Team A world-class team of experts will accompany each expedition to share their knowledge and insights with you and bring each destination to life. Listed below are some of the experts and the departure date (s) they will be joining.
Nevada Wier Photographer Nevada Wier is an award-winning photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the world. Her journeys have taken her to many of the planet’s deserts, mountains, and urban jungles. Nevada’s work has appeared in National Geographic magazine, as well as Geo and National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, Smithsonian, and numerous other publications. She is a Fellow of the Explorer’s Club and a member of the Women’s Geographic Society. DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 20, 2018
Jack Daulton Art Historian Jack Daulton is a popular lecturer on the cultural history of non-Western civilizations and has been an expert on trips to more than 50 countries. His research has focused on the art and architecture of Asia and Africa as well as the study of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Jack is also an attorney with a focus on international law relating to the preservation and conservation of the world’s cultural heritage. In a widely reported 1995 federal case, he recovered a thousand-year-old sculpture that had been stolen from a temple in Southeast Asia. DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 20, 2018 Jan 23 - Feb 15, 2018 Oct 01 - 24, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019 Mar 24 - Apr 16, 2019
William Saturno Educator, Archaeologist Archaeologist William Saturno is a National Geographic Explorer specializing in early civilizations. He has received numerous grants from the Society to support his ongoing excavations of ancient Maya murals in Guatemala. His breakthrough discovery at San Bartolo of the oldest intact Maya murals yet found became the focus of the National Geographic magazine articles "The Sistine Chapel of the Early Maya" in December 2003 and "The Dawn of Maya Gods and Kings" in January 2006. The June 2012 issue described his recent unearthing of murals at XultĂşn. Outside of Mesoamerica, Bill has conducted archaeological research in the American Southwest, Bolivia, Cambodia, and most recently on the North Coast of Peru. He has taught university courses that encompass major archeological and historical sites all over the world. DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 20, 2018 Mar 24 - Apr 16, 2019
Tierney Thys Filmmaker, Biologist, Marine Biologist, Educator Biologist and award-winning documentary filmmaker Tierney Thys is a National Geographic Explorer and Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences. She has traveled to every continent and visited more than 60 countries. She is an expert on giant ocean sunfishes and the Daily Explorer in National Geographic's Animal Jam, an online world boasting 70 million registered players in 120 countries and five languages. Tierney has received numerous grants from the Society, has active marine study sites in Indonesia and Galapagos and has developed student expeditions in Monterey, Belize and Bali. Additional research activities include investigating how nature imagery influences brain activity and the effects of nature on incarcerated populations. Tierney is a TED All-Star speaker and passionate about sharing the wonders of the world and promoting global stewardship. DEPARTURE DATES Jan 23 - Feb 15, 2018
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Michael Melford Photographer National Geographic photographer Michael Melford has produced more than a dozen feature stories for National Geographic magazine and more than 30 for National Geographic Traveler, including eight covers. Some of Michael’s recent assignments have focused on Russia, Israel, and North America’s national parks. He has produced photography for eight books for National Geographic, including three on Alaska, his favorite being Treasures of Alaska, for which he spent four months traveling to every corner of the state. When not shooting for National Geographic, Michael enjoys giving seminars and workshops on photography and sharing both his love of nature and his extensive knowledge. DEPARTURE DATES Jan 23 - Feb 15, 2018 Mar 24 - Apr 16, 2019
Jan Nijman Geographer Jan Nijman is Distinguished University Professor in Geosciences and Director of the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University. Jan has been affiliated with National Geographic for more than 15 years, as a member of the Geographic’s Committee for Research & Exploration and as Chair of the Society’s Global Exploration Fund in Europe. He has traveled the globe in support of Society-funded projects in research, conservation, and exploration. The author of five books and more than a hundred other publications, his expertise is in urban and regional development and the history of world cities. A Dutch native, Jan speaks five languages and has received numerous awards including the Nystrom Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Jan lives in Atlanta and Amsterdam. DEPARTURE DATES Oct 01 - 24, 2018
Jay Dickman Photographer Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Jay Dickman has worked in photojournalism for more than 40 years, covering topics as diverse as the war in El Salvador, the Olympics, national political conventions, six Super Bowls, and the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Among his more than 25 assignments for the National Geographic Society, Jay has lived for three months in a Stone Age village in Papua New Guinea and spent a week under the Arctic ice in a nuclear attack sub. A popular photo instructor and expedition leader, he has also published five books and numerous articles for National Geographic Traveler, LIFE, CondÊ Nast Traveler, Time, Sports Illustrated, and Forbes. DEPARTURE DATES Oct 01 - 24, 2018
Stephen Alvarez Filmmaker, Photographer Photographer and filmmaker Stephen Alvarez has published more than a dozen feature stories for National Geographic's magazines, covering exploration, culture, religion, and the aftermath of conflict. Stephen has reported on the discovery of the Ice Maiden in the high Andes of Peru, conservation in the roadless jungles of Suriname, rain forest research in Costa Rica, and cave exploration in Borneo, Mexico, Belize, Papua New Guinea, Canada, and the United States. His images have won awards in Pictures of the Year International and Communication Arts, and have been exhibited at Visa Pour L'Image in Perpignan, France. Recent appearances include NPR, PBS, and CBS Sunday Morning. DEPARTURE DATES Oct 26 - Nov 18, 2018
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Stephen Cunha Educator, Geographer, Author Geographer, educator, and author Stephen F. Cunha spent ten years as a national park ranger in Yosemite and Alaska. Now a geography professor at California’s Humboldt State University, he studies diverse landscapes around the world and has visited most of the destinations on this trip. He is the author of more than 80 publications, including National Geographic’s Our Fifty States and How to Ace the National Geographic Bee: The Official Study Guide. He recently received the California State University system’s highest award for exemplary contributions and achievements in the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Service. DEPARTURE DATES Oct 26 - Nov 18, 2018
Tim Jepson Author Tim Jepson is a British, London-based writer, traveler, and broadcaster. He began his traveling life at the age of 12, exploring the mountains of Britain and Ireland. After graduating from Oxford University, he lived and worked in Italy, writing for a variety of British newspapers and leading high-level expeditions in the country’s remotest corners. His experiences were recorded in a book, Wild Italy. He has since written more than 20 books, including several titles for National Geographic, and numerous articles for publications worldwide. Tim worked as a travel editor for London’s Daily Telegraph, and continues to travel extensively, with a passion for the farthest-flung destinations and the untrammeled cultures of Bhutan, Laos, Tibet, and Myanmar. He recently completed The British World: An Illustrated Atlas for National Geographic. DEPARTURE DATES Oct 26 - Nov 18, 2018
Carroll Dunham Anthropologist Medical anthropologist Carroll Dunham has resided in the Himalaya for more than 25 years and currently resides in Nepal. Author of four books, she has explored deeply the feminine divine in South Asian history and culture. She has produced more than a dozen films for National Geographic, PBS, the BBC, and others on subjects ranging from Living Goddesses to polyandry, nomadism, and geology. She has recently been involved with working with female immolations at a hospital burn unit and has delved extensively into the history of women’s relationship to fire and sacrifice in the Hindu world. On the board of the Nekorpa Foundation, which preserves sacred pilgrimage sites and traditions, Carroll has a keen interest in environmental conservation issues regarding sacred spaces of South Asia. A practitioner of yoga and ayurveda, committed to fostering income generation among marginalized women so they may support their families' health and education, Carroll has formulated ayurvedic products for The Body Shop and founded Wild Earth, a sustainable social enterprise producing handcrafted herbal products in the Himalaya. Carroll and her family have spent the last ten summers living with nomads in central Mongolia. DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019
Annie Griffiths Photographer One of the first female photographers to work for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths has taken photographs in more than 100 countries during her illustrious career. She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for the Geographic, including stories on Lawrence of Arabia, Baja California, Galilee, Petra, Sydney, New Zealand, and Jerusalem. She lectures and teaches photography workshops regularly and was a visiting professor of photography at Ohio University. Annie’s work has also appeared in LIFE, Geo, Smithsonian, Fortune, Merian, Stern, and many other publications. Annie has received awards from the National Press Photographers Association, the Associated Press, the National Organization of Women, the University of Minnesota, and the White House News Photographers Association. She brought her children along on many of her far-flung assignments, and chronicles the story in the book A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel. DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019
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Accommodations On this expedition, we will stay in some of the world's finest accommodations. Each one has been chosen for its fine amenities and prime location. In remote areas where choices are limited, we have selected the very best available accommodation to ensure your comfort. Below are several of the accommodations featured on this expedition.
Aggie Grey's Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa APIA, SAMOA
This resort was built in 2005 and is nestled amongst 224 acres of tropical gardens along a stretch of white sand beach with its own blue turquoise lagoon. In keeping with Aggie Grey’s legacy, it is a warm, relaxed, and friendly place. Enjoy the extensive spa, fitness area, tennis courts, outstanding food at the Fale (Beach) Restaurant, and a staff whose hospitality is characteristic of the island. Each air conditioned room is situated to take advantage of the view of the white sand beach and nearby islands.
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About the Jet Our specially outfitted Boeing 757 is ideally suited for visiting many far-flung destinations in a single expedition, with its long-range capability and ability to land at smaller airports. We set our own schedules, flying direct and avoiding layovers, which allows us the freedom to make the most of our adventures on land. Configured for only 75 travelers, our jet provides generous seating and allows for excellent access to experts and staff, who use an audio-visual system for informative briefings and lectures. Our VIP-configured Boeing 757 private jet offers: 75 passenger seats in a special 2x2 configuration, instead of the standard 233 seats. Beautiful VIP-style leather seating with adjustable leg and headrests and a 45-degree recline. The seats feature special ecomfort™ foam that reduces pressure and stress. One of the highest crew-to-traveler ratios in the industry — 1 to 5. Spacious cabin with plenty of storage for personal items. Spotless and plush interior details. Our specially-trained flight crew — including three pilots, expedition chef, catering officer, eight flight attendants, two engineers, and a dedicated luggage handler. A dedicated expedition physician who accompanies the group on the jet and on land. Operation and maintenance by the award-winning Thomson Airways, based in England and winner of the World's Best Leisure Airline at the 2010 World Airline Awards. Audio-visual capabilities with 24 flat-screen monitors for onboard seminars and destination-specific movies and documentaries. iPads loaded with trip-related content for use during flights. In-seat power outlets and storage space for laptops, digital cameras, and other personal devices.
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AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET
OPERATORPARTICIPANT CONTRACT AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following information carefully. By registering for a National Geographic Expedition (the “Expedition”), the participant(“Participant” or “you”) agrees to the Operator-Participant Contract and Terms and Conditions herein (the “Agreement”). In order to secure your reservation on the Expedition, you must read the terms of the Agreement, and indicate your acceptance of the terms of the Agreement by signing and submitting the Reservation Form to National Geographic Expeditions along with a deposit. OPERATOR-PARTICIPANT CONTRACT National Geographic Expeditions (also referred to as “we”) will provide educational enrichment as outlined in its catalog and on its website (natgeoexpeditions.com) and has licensed TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc. (“the Tour Operator”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, Washington 98121, a qualified professional Expedition operator, to organize and administer the Around the World by Private Jet expeditions. The Tour Operator is responsible to you for arranging and providing all the services and accommodations offered in connection with the Expedition, provided, however, that in the absence of gross negligence on our part, we are not responsible for personal injury or property damage caused by the air carrier, hotel, or other suppliers of any of the services being offered in connection with this Expedition. EXPEDITION PRICE All departures: $86,945 per person (double occupancy) with an $8,695 single supplement. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: To reserve a place on an Around the World by Private Jet expedition, complete the Reservation Form and return it with a deposit of $5,000 per person and the rest of the payments as per departure must be done before:
For the December 28, 2018 departure: If your notice is received... On or before Dec 28, 2017 From Dec 29, 2017 to Apr. 27, 2018 From April 28 to June 28, 2018 From June 29 to August 28, 2018 After August 28, 2018
You will receive a refund of all deposits less a... $2,500 per-person cancellation fee. $5,000 per-person cancellation fee. $15,000 per-person cancellation fee. $25,000 per-person cancellation fee. No refund.
For the March 24, 2019 departure: If your notice is received... On or before March 23, 2018 From March 24 to July 24, 2018 From July 25 to September 24, 2018 From September 25 to Nov. 23, 2018 After November 23, 2018
You will receive a refund of all deposits less a... $2,500 per-person cancellation fee. $5,000 per-person cancellation fee. $15,000 per-person cancellation fee. $25,000 per-person cancellation fee. No refund.
For the October 3 and 31, 2019 departure: If your notice is received... On or before Oct 2 or 30, 2018 From October 3 or 31,18 to January 4 or Feb 1, 2019 From January 5 or Feb 02 to April 6 or May 1, 2019 From April 7 or May 2 to June 8 or Jun 30, 2019 After June 9 or July 1, 2018
You will receive a refund of all deposits less a... $2,500 per-person cancellation fee. $5,000 per-person cancellation fee. $15,000 per-person cancellation fee. $25,000 per-person cancellation fee. No refund.
December 28, 2018 departure NGATW4-18: Rerservation before January 15, 2018 and Final payment is due April, 27, 2018.
Refunds will be made within 14 days of receipt of your notice of cancellation.
March 24, 2019 departure NGATW1-19: Reservation before February 15, 2018 and Final payment is due June 27, 2018.
Leaving an Expedition in progress, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of an Expedition. If you cancel and provide a substitute Participant for the Expedition, you will receive from the Tour Operator a full refund of money paid toward the price less an administrative charge of $25 for effecting the substitution once the substitute Participant has paid in full. If we make major changes prior to departure, you have the right to cancel and receive a full refund. Please note that the costs for visas, commercial air tickets, insurance, suite upgrades, and pre- or postExpedition independent arrangements may not be refundable. The following are major changes: (1) a change in the departure or return date, unless the change results from a flight delay experienced by the air carrier (If, however, the delay is longer than 48 hours, it will be considered a major change.); (2) a change in the origin or destination city for any flight leg, unless the change affects only the order in which cities named in a tour package are visited; (3) a substitute of any hotel of lower standard; (4) a price increase of more than 10 percent occurring 10 or more days before departure. In no event can we increase your price less than 10 days before departure. If a major change must be made in the Expedition, we will notify you within 7 days after first learning of the change, but in any event at least 10 days prior to the scheduled departure. If, less than 10 days before scheduled departure, we become aware that a major change must be made, we will notify you as soon as possible. Within 7 days after receiving notification of a major change, but in no event later than departure, you may cancel your reservation and you will receive a full refund within 14 days after canceling. If a major change that you are unwilling to accept occurs after the departure of the flight, we will refund, within 14 days after your scheduled return date, that portion of your payment that applies to the services not accepted. If we must cancel the Expedition, we will notify you in writing within 7 days of the cancellation, but in no event later than 10 days before the scheduled departure date. We have no right to cancel the Expedition less than 10 days before departure, except for circumstances that make it physically impossible to perform the trip or if a United States State Department Travel Warning not previously in effect is issued for one of the destinations on the itinerary. If that occurs, we will notify you as soon as possible, but not later than the scheduled departure date. If the Expedition is canceled, the Tour Operator will make a full refund to you within 14 days after cancellation. The rights and remedies made available under this contract are in addition to any other rights or remedies available under applicable law. However, we offer refunds under this contract with the express understanding that the receipt of that refund by a passenger waives the additional remedies.
October 03, 2019 departure NGATW2-19: Reservation before April 15, 2018 and Final payment is due September 03, 2018. October 31, 2019 departure NGATW3-19: Reservation before April 15, 2018 and Final payment is due September 30, 2018. and send confirmation and payments to your Travel Agent and our local Representative will notify us. SECURITY AGREEMENT: Your payments are held in an escrow account and Any claims against this Security Agreement must be filed with our Representative or Tour Operator within 60 days of the termination of the Expedition. After that time, the Tour Operator and TCBW will be released from liability under the Security Agreement. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: A privately chartered Boeing 757 that departs from Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C.; and returns to Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C. as indicated in the itinerary. Deluxe or best available accommodations and all applicable taxes in the destinations and options as indicated in the brochure, from arrival at the first hotel through departure from the last hotel. All meals beginning with dinner on the first night of the Expedition and ending with breakfast on the last morning of the Expedition. All taxes; airport transfers at the beginning and end of the Expedition; group transportation; excursions; special events and activities; extensive program of customized options at most destinations; enrichment program, including lectures by a team of experts; services of professional staff, including an Expedition physician; amenities package; $100,000 medical evacuation insurance for covered reasons; bottled water throughout the Expedition (during sightseeing, at scheduled meals, and in your room);all beverages, including liquor, aboard the private jet; liquor during special events and cocktail parties on land; house wine and/or beer at lunch and dinner; nonalcoholic beverages at all scheduled meals on land; baggage handling during the Expedition; Internet access in hotels, where available; and tips or gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and waitstaff. Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total Expedition pricewill be at your discretion. No refund will be made for any accommodations or services included in the Expedition price that you voluntarily do not use. The exact Expedition itinerary, names and locations of hotels, length of stay at each hotel, and other ground accommodations and services are set forth in the itinerary, which is by this reference expressly incorporated into this Agreement. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Commercial airfare from your home city to Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C.; return airfare from Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C. to your home city; optional and additional accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and fax fees; all beverages not mentioned above as included; hotel minibar charges; meals not scheduled by the Tour Operator; and inoculation and medication costs of any kind. INSURANCE: National Geographic Expeditions and the Tour Operator strongly recommend trip insurance. Insurance premium payments are subject to the policies of the insurance carrier. BAGGAGE: On the private jet, each passenger is limited to 90 pounds of checked baggage in 2 bags (one bag of your choice limited to 50 pounds and one wheeled bag that the Tour Operator will send to you ahead of time for use on the Expedition limited to 40 pounds), plus a few smaller carry-on items like a backpack and/or camera. In certain countries you will fly on light aircraft. Due to weight restrictions on these flights you will only be allowed to use your wheeled bag plus your hand-carry luggage (including camera equipment). For international flights, the air carrier’s liability is limited to the actual value of the baggage but not more than 1,000 Special Drawing Rights, or approximately $1,250 per passenger, unless a higher value is declared at the time of check-in and an appropriate excess valuation charge is paid. Baggage, when not handled by the Tour Operator, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the Participant. AIRCRAFT: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 757 jet with 80 VIP-class seats. The air carrier for the Expedition will be Thomson Airways, Wigmore House/Wigmore Place, Wigmore Lane, Bedfordshire, Luton LU2 9TN UK. The Tour Operator and air carrier reserve the right to substitute equivalent aircraft if necessary. Your itinerary may include flights on smaller aircraft operated by local approved airline carriers. Seating on these aircraft will be economy or economy with limited business seats, based upon the configuration of the aircraft. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS: The operation of these flights is subject to the foreign governments involved granting landing rights for the flight. If the air carrier cannot obtain these rights for any particular flight leg of the Expedition, that flight leg will be canceled and alternative arrangements may be made at the discretion of National Geographic Expeditions or the Tour Operator. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: If you cancel your reservation or change your plans, your right to receive a refund is limited, as described in the following schedules. All requests for refunds must be sent to our Representative in writing via mail, fax, or email. All cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary and staff are subject to modification and change by National Geographic Expeditions or the Tour Operator. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the program as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require our itinerary to be altered, we reserve the right to do so for the safety and best interest of the group. National Geographic Expeditions and the Tour Operator reserve the right to cancel any trip in the event inadequate enrollment makes the trip economically infeasible to operate. In such a case, the Tour Operator will provide you with a full refund of the monies paid to the Tour Operator for the Expedition. PHOTOGRAPHY: We reserve the right to take photographs or videos duringthe operation of any Expedition or part thereof and to use the resulting photography, videos, or recordings for promotional or commercial use. By making a reservation on the Expedition, the Participant agrees to allow his/ her likeness to be used by National Geographic Partners, LLC, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective employees, officers, directors, successors, representatives, assigns (collectively “National Geographic”), National Geographic–authorized third parties, and the Tour Operator without compensation to the Participant. If the Participant prefers that his/ her likeness not be used, he/she must notify us in writing prior to departure of the trip. Copyright in all photographs, video, and related materials created by the Participant (“Expedition Materials”) shall belong to the Participant upon creation. The Participant grants to National Geographic a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use any Expedition Materials provided to National Geographic and/or the Tour Operator in any media now existing or subsequently developed for the following limited purposes: editorial use, promotion of this editorial use, promotion of National Geographic’s travel programs, or promotion of the mission of National Geographic. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The passenger tickets in use by the carriers shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time Expedition Participants are not aboard their conveyance. Neither National Geographic, the Tour Operator, nor any of their respective owners, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, employees, contractors, officers, or agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other provider; (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of God, strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control; and (C) any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, or consequential, exemplary, indirect, or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the Expedition. The Participant waives any claim against any of the Released Parties for any such loss, damage, injury, or death, including any right to seek consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages against any of the Released Parties for any reason whatsoever. None of the Released Parties shall be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket
.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in the Expedition or any activities that may take place during the Expedition may involve risk and potential exposure to injury or fatal injury and that risk and dangers may arise or be caused by the negligence or participation of other Participants, contractors, and/or subcontractors for the Expedition or from other foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature. EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY: In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the Expedition and that you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage suffered by you or caused by you. By registering for the Expedition, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for yourself or other Participants. The Tour Operator reserves the right in its sole discretion to accept, decline to accept, or remove any Participant on the Expedition and reserves the right, subject to the Terms and Conditions contained herein, to withdraw any part or all of the Expedition and to make such changes as may be necessary. ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance thereunder, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage, or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Washington State law. This agreement to arbitrate does not waive or modify the liability release contained in this document. EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. If the right to seek arbitration is for any reason waived by both parties, or if judicial review of any arbitration is sought, any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of Washington, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington or the appropriate appellate courts, and the parties hereby waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith. In connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the parties hereby specifically and knowingly waive any rights that either party might have to demand a jury trial. SINGLE/SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUITE UPGRADES: A limited number of single rooms are available at extra cost on a first-come, firstserved basis. The Tour Operator will make reasonable efforts to assist persons requesting a roommate. Participants will be notified if a suitable roommate is found. If a roommate is not confirmed, the single rate will be charged. Suite rooms are available in some destinations; more information about them, including their extra costs, will be sent to you in the months before departure. AIRFARE: The Tour Operator is happy to assist you in reserving commercial flights from your home city to Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C. and from Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C. to your home city in the class of service you prefer. Please ask for details. VISAS AND ENTRY PERMITS: To participate in the Expedition, visas and/ or entry permits may be required for some countries. Acquiring visas and/ or entry permits is the responsibility of the Participant. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does not negate the Terms and Conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting a Participant without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the Participant. The Tour Operator will provide information on the necessary visas and/or entry permits in pre-departure documents. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This is an active trip that requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, and to board the aircraft, and are part of many excursions. Please note: To go to certain destinations or participate in certain activities, such as visiting a high-altitude area (8,000 feet above sea level and higher), including Cusco in Peru and Lhasa in Tibet, you will need to obtain your physician’s approval. A form will be sent to you for your physician to sign. We are prepared to arrange for an alternative destination or activity if your physician recommends it. Malaria and other diseases are present in some of the countries featured in this itinerary; proof of yellow fever inoculation is required. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate travelers with special needs; however, we regret that we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Expedition staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the traveler. If you would like to forgo some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time. BASIS OF RATES: All prices are based on two persons sharing a room. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. The rates are based on current tariffs and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. While we will make reasonable efforts to maintain the listed prices, if it is necessary to levy a surcharge, we reserve the right to do so and will notify you at the time of final invoicing. Our Representative or Tour Operator is a Registered Private Company Copyright Š 2017 National Geographic Partners, LLC
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