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INDIA

IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on the specified day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course.

Field Labs Cochin, INDIA Wednesday, 6 March Monday, 11 March

KOCL1 ENMC 3559-501 Professor Fraiman

Women Writers Around the Globe

(Section 1)

KOCL2 SEMS 2500-108 Professor Lewis

Digital Media in an International

Context

KOCL3 SEMS 3500-108 Professor Kattwinkel Theatre and Religion

KOCL4 SEMS 3500-113 Professor G. Oliphant Project Management

KOCL5 PSYC 2600-502 Professor W. Von Hippel

Intro to Social Psychology

(Section 2)

KOCL6 PLIR 2559 Professor Rosencranz International Law

KOCL7 ANTH 1010 Professor Frolander-Ulf

Introduction to Anthropology

KOCL8 PLCP 3630 Professor Rosencranz

The Politics of India/Pakistan

KOCL9 PLCP 3500 Professor Xie

Democratization & Modernization

Day 1: Wednesday, March 6

KOC-401-101 INCREDIBLE INDIA 4 days/3 nights

Explore India’s most famous highlights in

this trip through Delhi and Agra. You’ll

witness India’s most legendary tribute to

love, the majestic Taj Mahal, as well as the

Mughal history held inside Agra’s Red Fort.

From meeting local, under-privileged

students attending the Deepalaya School to

shopping at a traditional rural market in the

middle of Delhi, you’ll be sure to get an

inside look at India and its fascinating sites.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Scenic drive through Kochin to

airport

Fly to Delhi and check into hotel

Dinner at hotel with your group

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Hotel breakfast before boarding

Shatabdi Express train to Agra

Explore Agra’s Taj Mahal and Red

Fort

PM travel back to Delhi with stop

at

a Bear Rescue Center

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Learn about local education and

interact with

students at Deepalaya School

Visit Senskriti Art Museum

Visit Dilli Haat market for

shopping/sight-seeing

Dinner and final overnight stay at

hotel in Delhi

Day 4: (B,L)

Hotel breakfast before travel to

airport

Lunch provided on flight to

Kochin

Return to ship

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $982 $935

Child $491 $467.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1000

Return March 9 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Scenic drive through Kochin

Visit the famous Taj Mahal and Red Fort

View wildlife at the Bear Rescue Center

Meet students at the Deepalaya School


KOC 402-101 TRAINS, PALACES, & ELEPHANTS 4 days/3 nights

This program highlights both the majestic and quirky sides of India through Delhi,

Agra and Jaipur. You’ll witness India’s most legendary tribute to love, the

majestic Taj Mahal, as well as the Mughal history held inside Agra’s Red Fort.

Next, you’ll be whisked off to see the beauty of India’s “Pink City” of Jaipur. You’ll

even be able take a ride in a bicycle rickshaw and paint the local elephants at the

Dera Amer Elephant Park before returning to the ship in Kochin. This is an

incredible experience that combines a variety of India’s best sites.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Scenic drive through Kochin to airport

Fly to Delhi and check into hotel


Day 2: (B,L,D)

Hotel breakfast before boarding Shatabdi

Express train to Agra

Explore Agra’s Taj Mahal and Red Fort

PM travel to Jaipur, India’s “Pink City”


Day 3: (B,L,D)

Travel by jeep to the Moghul and Rajput architecture of Jaipur’s

Amber Fort

Visit Dera Amer Elephant Park and bathe, feed, and paint

elephants

Tour Jaipur, including stops at Jantar Mantar Observatory, the

City Palace, and Hawa Mahal

Day 4: (B,L)

Hotel breakfast before travel to airport

Lunch provided on flight to Kochin

Return to ship


Adult $940 $895

Child $470 $447.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1000

Return March 9 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the famous Taj Mahal and Red Fort

Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort

Paint and bathe elephants at Dera

Amer Elephant Park

Explore the sites of Jaipur (including the

Observatory, City Palace and Palace of

the Winds)

KOC 501-101 IMPERIAL AGRA AND HOLY VARANASI 5 days/4 nights

You’ll journey through India’s most

majestic and spiritual cities in this

trip through Northern India. First,

you will visit India’s most legendary

tribute to love, the majestic Taj

Mahal, as well as the Mughal

history held inside Agra’s Red Fort.

You will encounter India’s local

wildlife at the Bear Rescue Center

and then take some time to

appreciate India’s spiritual center,

the River Ganges in Varanasi.

Witness the Aarti religious

ceremony and learn the

significance of this most holy of

rivers on a sunrise cruise

accompanied with a priest. You’ll

also take a tour of a local university

with a local professor. Don’t miss

this voyage through India’s spiritual

and imperial highlights.


Adult $1,153 $1,098

Child $576.50 $549

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1000

Return March 10 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Encounter the rescued wildlife at the

Bear Rescue Center

Vist the famous Taj Mahal and Red Fort

Witness the holy Aarti Ceremony

Meet under-Privileged students at a

local orphanage

Take a sunrise cruise on the River

Ganges with a priest

Explore Varanasi’s Banaras Hindu

University with a professor


KOC 501-101 IMPERIAL AGRA AND HOLY VARANASI 5 days/4 nights

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Scenic drive through Kochin to the airport

Board PM flight to Delhi

Share dinner with group at Delhi hotel

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Hotel breakfast before driving with your group to Agra

Stop en-route at the Bear Rescue Center

Visit Agra’s Taj Mahal and the Red Fort

Dinner aboard overnight train to Varanasi

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Arrive in Varanasi in early morning and enjoy breakfast

at hotel

Explore cultural highlights of Varanasi including a tour

of Banaras Hindu University

Cycle rickshaw ride in the evening

Witness holy Aarti ceremony on the Ganges River

Dinner and overnight stay at Varanasi hotel

Day 4: (B,L,D)

Early rise for sunrise cruise on the holy River Ganges

accompanied by local priest

Walking tour through streets with stop at Mother

Theresa’s Missionary of Charity Home

Lunch with group before boarding PM flight to Delhi

Dinner and overnight stay at Delhi hotel

Day 5: (B,L)

Hotel breakfast before travel to airport

Lunch provided on flight to Kochin

Return to ship

KOC 301-101 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP A 3 days/2 nights

A visit to India is not complete without

touring the Mughal Emperor Akbar’s lost

ghost city, Fatehpursikri, and Shah-

jehan’s Taj Mahal, a symbol of love in

the city of Agra. Situated on the banks

of the Yamuna river, Agra is a thriving

hub of trade for carpeters, leather

workers, and stone sculptors - some of

whom may be descend directly from the

craftsmen who built the Taj Mahal. It

took 20,000 artisans 22 years to

complete this poignant mauseoleum that blends subtlety with grandeur, and a

massive overall design with immaculately intricate execution. You will also see its

sister monument, the Agra Fort, which houses an interesting mix of Hindu and

Islamic architecture within its city walls. In addition to these most famous

attractions in Delhi, you will see Sikh temples, the Lotus Temple of the Bahá’í faith, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and more.

Experience the majesty of some of India’s most beloved and famous landmarks.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi via Hyderabad

4-hour trip to Agra; dinner en-route at local restaurant

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Taj Mahal by sunrise (closed on Friday)

Excursion to Fatehpur Sirki

Visit to the Agra Fort

Road trip to Delhi (4 hours)

Day 3: (B,L,D) Morning visit to Sikh Temples followed by orientation

drive to Old Delhi & Lotus Temple

Orientation drive to Presidential Palace & India Gate

Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin

Transfer to pier


Adult $911 $868

Child $455.50 $434

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1200

Return March 8 2300

HIGHLIGHTS

Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Sikh Temples & Lotus Temple

Day


Day 2: Thursday, March 7

KOC 403-201 PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 4 days/3 nights

There’s no better way to appreciate the

majestic wildlife of India than with this three

night/four day program, in one of the world’s

last unspoiled frontiers. During the day you’ll

explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of the

best-managed wildlife reserves in India. Its

open grasslands and varied topography

supports a magnificent variety of animals

including elephants, bison, deer, macaques,

jungle cats, wild dogs, and most importantly

the tiger! You will spend your evenings in a

breathtaking location near the town of Kumily,

the “spice garden of India.” From the

backwaters of Kerala to the beauty of Tamil

Nadu, there’s no more authentic way to see

what southern India has to offer.

Note: This trip involves strenuous physical activity, including rafting and hiking in

a wilderness setting. Please bring a pair of sturdy walking shoes.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart Kochin for homestyle resort in Kumily

Depart for Elephant Ride and shop at local market

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Bamboo rafting expedition

Hike through wildlife reserve

Tea, snacks, and packed lunch

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Guided walk through a local spice plantation with a

naturalist

Stop for panoramic view of neighboring Tami Nadu

Lunch with group and depart for guided tour of the

Vineyards of Tamil Nadu

Day 4: (B,L)

Group breakfast before return trip to Kochin Return to ship


Adult $483 $460

Child $241.50 $230

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0800


HIGHLIGHTS

Take an elephant on a joy ride

Encounter the local wildlife at Puriyar

Tiger Reserve

Explore a spice plantation by jeep

Go on a bamboo rafting expedition

Visit the vineyards of Tamil Nadu

KOC 404-201 DELHI EMPIRES AND THE GOLDEN TEMPLE 4 days/3 nights

Explore the cultural and spiritual highlights of Delhi and Amritsar in this journey

through Northern India. Share a meal with members of the Sikh faith during your

visit to the holy Golden Temple and witness the nightly Wagah ceremony that

takes place on the border between India and Pakistan. You’ll see the main

attractions of Delhi, including a guided tour with the curator of the National

Museum. This is one spiritual and cultural journey that you’ll never forget!


Adult $909 $866

Child $454.50 $433

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0500


HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Delhi’s National Museum

Watch the Wagah Border Ceremony

Share lunch with Sikh Pilgrims

Explore the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Visit the Indian Independence Memorial

at Jallianwala Bagh


KOC 404-201 DELHI EMPIRES AND THE GOLDEN TEMPLE 4 days/3 nights

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart Kochin for morning flight to Delhi

Lunch at your hotel before guided tour of the National

Museum, led by the curator

Scenic drive around Delhi focused on city’s highlights

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar, India’s holy city for

the Sikh faith; breakfast on board

Lunch with group at hotel

Traditional nightly Wagah border ceremony at border

between India and Pakistan

Dinner and overnight stay at Amritsar hotel

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Hotel breakfast followed by trip to Jallianwala Bagh to

learn about the Indian struggle for independence

Tour Amritsar’s Golden Temple, the most holy

monument for Sikh faith, with the head priest

Share lunch with Sikh community members

Participate in community service such as cleaning

temple premises

Dinner served aboard express train to Delhi with

accommodations provided at Delhi hotel

Day 4: (B,L)

Hotel breakfast before morning flight to Kochin

Lunch provided aboard aircraft

Return to ship

KOC 202-201 KOCHI BICYCLE TOUR 2 days/1 night

This cycling tour is perfect for the

adventurous nature-lover in you. Not for the

faint of heart, you’ll traverse approximately

50 kms of countryside on your first day and

experience the sights and sounds of rustic

village life. Ardent birders will relish the

opportunity to trek into the lowland

rainforests of Thattekkad and look for the

over 200 species of birds that inhabit this

incredible area. To wrap up the trip, your group will kayak on the Periyar River,

the longest river in Kerala that has been referenced in many ancient epics, and

experience the beauty of the area from the open water.

Note: This tour will be physically strenuous. It is not recommended for those with

limited mobility/endurance.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Transfer to Kakkanad – cycling tour start point

Scenic countryside ride with temples, spice gardens,

paddy fields, and rubber plantations

Lunch at Hornbill Camp

Tour/visit local village

Return to Hornbill for dinner

Cycling distance today: 50 kms

Day 2: (B)

Trek/nature walk into lowland rainforests across river

from Hornbill; observe native bird species

Kayaking on Periyar River

Proceed to Kochin pier and board ship


Adult $465 $443

Child $232.50 $221.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0800

Return March 8

HIGHLIGHTS

50km cycling tour of countryside

Bird-watching in rainforest

Kayaking on Periyar River


KOC 203-201

KOC 303-301

THE ART OF LIVING 2 days/1 night

This holistic program, structured to learn a

particular type of yoga, is highly recommended by

past SAS participants. The Art of Living, a self-

development program designed by Dr.

Hamsapriya, emphasizes not only the physical

aspect of yoga, but the meditative as well. Past

participants have called his trip transformative as

it will help you explore your inner self. A two-day

intensive course schedule includes: yoga,

breathing exercises of Pranayama and

Sudarshan Kriya, meditation, informative talks and other personal and group

processes. Classes will be held each day in the morning and in the evening. If

you are interested in an empowering and holistic method for self-discovery and

healing (it has been known to combat stress, depression, and even breathing

difficulties), this tour will be a great fit for you.

Note: Accommodations are triple occupancy and all meals served at the hotel will be vegetarian.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (B,L,D)

Board coach at pier and transfer to hotel

Morning session followed by hotel lunch

Evening session followed by hotel dinner

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel

Morning session followed by hotel lunch

Evening session followed by hotel dinner

Depart for pier and board ship


Adult $251 $239

Child $125.50 $119.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0500

Return March 8 2100

HIGHLIGHTS

Yoga & talking sessions with self-

development expert

KOC 302-201 ECO TREK IN MUNNAR 3 days/2 nights

Trekking in South India at an altitude of

approx. 4,750 to 8,890 feet high from Sea

level is an amazing and soothing experience.

Munnar - a hill station on the Western Ghats

in Idukki district Kerala - is a paradise on

earth throughout the year. Munnar, meaning

"three rivers,” famously referred to the town's

strategic location at the confluence of the

Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly

rivers. Amidst lush green tea gardens dotted

with colonial bungalows, rivulets and roaring

waterfalls, Munnar is an ideal destination

adventure lovers and thrill seekers alike. You

group will spend time trekking, mountain

biking, and swapping stories around the

campfire.

Note: This tour will be physically strenuous and is not recommended for those with limited

mobility/endurance. Please bring a sturdy pair of hiking shoes.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart Cochin by coach to Munnar (4.5-

hour trip)

Enjoy lunch before trek through Munnar

tea gardens and onto a Top Station

campsite

View Kolukkumala Peak and Tamilnadu

Campfire dinner and overnight in tents

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast followed by trek through tea

plantation and farms in local village

Trek ends at Koviloor, a meeting place for

farmers

3-4 hour hangout with farmers

Transfer by jeep to campout at Top Station

Campfire dinner and overnight in tents

Day 3: (B)

Breakfast before

drive back to Cochin

port


Adult $208 $198

Child $104 $99

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0800

Return March 9 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Trekking in Tea plantations at Munnar

Mountain biking (can rent bicycles)

Interaction with the farmers at Munnar

Campfire dinners


KOC 502-201 SAS EXCLUSIVE: AGRA, JAIPUR & BHARATPUR 5 days/4 nights

During this exclusive SAS experience you will travel like a Maharaja (“great king”)

and stay in luxurious palaces and villa properties while also interacting with local

villagers for a hands-on experience of the real India.

Jaipur (City of Victory) founded in 1727, is the only city in the world symbolizing

the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it.

While here, visit Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant or jeep ride, and see the City

Palace and Royal Observatory. Then, on to Bharatpur!

The renowned Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is one of the finest

bird sanctuaries in the world. A

handful of Siberian cranes arrive

here annually, while other

commonly seen birds include

egrets, ducks, storks, kingfishers,

cranes, spoonbills, and falcons. On

your rickshaw ride through the

park, you may also see deer,

hyenas, wildcats, wild boars, and

rock pythons.

Later, in the ghost city of Fatehpur

Sikri, a World Heritage Site, visit the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the

Panch Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas. Emperor Akbar’s crowning architectural feat,

Fatehpur Sikri is a place where Islamic architecture fuses with Hindu and Jain

decorative art.

Next, travel to Agra, situated on the banks of Yamuna river, and witness the

rise of the pomp and pageantry of three great Mughal monarchs - Emperor

Akbar, Jehangir and Shahjahan. In modern times, the city of Agra has a thriving

carpet industry, leather workers, and sandstone and marble sculptors, some of

whom claim to be direct descendants of the craftsmen who helped build the Taj

Mahal. A symbol of love, Emporer Shah-Jehan built the Taj Mahal for his beloved

wife. Think of the monuments the world might have in lieu of flowers and chocolates! This unforgettable tour is a chance to

see the real India – both the world of the former Maharajas and the simpler lives of its village peoples.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Jaipur via Mumbai

Overnight at Raj Vilas

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Sightseeing of Amber Fort with stop at Hawa Mahal

Elephant (or jeep) ride

Visit City Palace & Royal Observatory

4-hour road trip to Bharatur

Dinner and overnight at Laxmi Niwas Palace

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Bharatpur bird sanctuary by rickshaw ride

Hotel breakfast followed by visit to local village

Visit Fatehpur Sikri (22km trip)

Dinner and overnight at Laxmi Niwas Palace

Day 4: (B,L,D)

Hotel breakfast followed by 2-hour road trip to Agra

Sightseeing of Agra Fort & Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays)

4-hour return drive to Delhi

Overnight at The Oberoi

Day 5: (B)

Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin

Arrive in Cochin and transfer to pier/embark ship


Adult $2,260 $2,152

Child $1,130 $1,076

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0600


HIGHLIGHTS

City Palace, Amber Fort, Royal

Observatory in Jaipur

Fatehpur Sikri, the ghost city

Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Rickshaw ride through Bharatpur bird

sanctuary


Day 3: Friday, March 8

KOC 301-301 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP B 3 days/2 nights

A visit to India is not complete without

touring the Mughal Emperor Akbar’s lost

ghost city, Fatehpursikri, and Shah-jehan’s

Taj Mahal, a symbol of love in the city of

Agra. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna

river, Agra is a thriving hub of trade for

carpeters, leather workers, and stone

sculptors - some of whom may be descend

directly from the craftsmen who built the Taj

Mahal. It took 20,000 artisans 22 years to

complete this poignant mauseoleum that blends subtlety with grandeur, and a

massive overall design with immaculately intricate execution. You will also see its

sister monument, the Agra Fort, which houses an interesting mix of Hindu and

Islamic architecture within its city walls. In addition to these most famous

attractions in Delhi, you will see Sikh temples, the Lotus Temple of the Bahá’í

faith, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and more. Experience the majesty of some of India’s most beloved and famous landmarks.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (B,L,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi

Visit Lotus Temple

4-hour drive to Agra

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Sunrise at Taj Mahal (closed on Friday)

Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri

Visit to Agra Fort

4-hour return trip to Delhi

Day 3: (B,L) AM visit to Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Laxmi Narayan Stop by India Gate, President House, Old Delhi Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin Transfer to pier and return to ship


Adult $911 $868

Child $455.50 $434

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 0400


HIGHLIGHTS

Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Sikh Temples & Lotus Temple

KOC 201-301 KERALAN HOMESTAY 2 days/1 night

Alleppey, the Venice of the East and one

of the most popular tourist attractions in

Kerala, is well-known for its beautiful

beaches and lagoons. Alleppey has the

largest network of canals in the region

and lures tourists to the area for its

backwater cruises, boat races, and home

stays.

These homes away from home allow close

interaction with the host family and the

local lifestyle. Tucked away in cool

coconut groves or encircled by backwaters, homestays in Kerala offer you one of

the preferred means by visitors to enjoy and experience the culture, lifestyle and

flavors of the land and its people.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart pier for Alleppey (2-hour trip)

Check in at homestay and enjoy lunch with family

2-hour country canoe ride on backwaters

Main venue for dinner, interaction, cultural program

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast followed by visit to local school

Return drive to pier with stop en-route at coir factory


Adult $160 $152

Child $80 $76

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 1000

Return March 9 1330

HIGHLIGHTS

Homestay experience and

understanding of local lifestyles

Interaction with the local family

Tour of coir factory


CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA



Field Labs Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Monday, 25 March

CAPL1 SEMS 3500-104 Professor Allred Strategic Management

CAPL2 SEMS 2500-101 Professor Ferrara Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

CAPL3 ANTH 3590 Professor Frolander-Ulf Race, Class and Gender

CAPL4 PHIL 1510-101 Professor Harmon Biomedical Ethics

CAPL5 SEMS 3500-112 Professor Kembel Sustainable Global Entrepreneurship

CAPL6 ENGL 1559 Professor Miller The Sea and the Mirror

CAPL7 ENWR 3559 Professor D. Morris Travel Writing

CAPL8 DRAM 3651 Professor Rosenfield Directing

CAPL9 SEMS 3500-116 Professor Strouse Globalization & Social Responsibility

Day 2: Tuesday, March 26

CAP 301-201 HLUHLUWE OVERLAND TOUR 3 days/2 nights

Venture into the “Kingdom of the Zulus” (also

known as KwaZulu Natal) to visit the arguably

oldest game reserve in Africa, the Hluhluwe-

Umfolozi Game Reserve. The rich habitat is

prime “Big 5” country and is the only park in

its province under formal conservation. Be on

the lookout for all of Africa’s famed animals,

including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes

and rhinos. It even boasts the largest

concentration of black and white rhino in the

world! The wild dog, believed to be Africa’s most-endangered carnivore, is now

one of the park’s conservation priorities as well. Enjoy refreshments at the

Simangaliso Wetland Park and a picnic lunch on the full-day safari game drive.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Fly to Durban

Transfer to Umkhumbi Lodge, located in Hluhluwe

Game Reserve

Lunch at the lodge

Explore Simangaliso Wetland Park

Free time and dinner at the lodge

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Full-day game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Take a picnic lunch while on safari

Free time and dinner at the lodge

Day 3: (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge

Fly back to Cape Town and arrive quayside


Adult $1,381 $1,315

Child $690.50 $657.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 26 0630


HIGHLIGHTS

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve Full-day safari game drive Simangaliso Wetland Park


CAP 302-201 KAPAMA OVERLAND TOUR 3 days/2 nights

Spend three days visiting the natural

habitats of over 40 types of animals

and 350 bird species in this safari

through the Kapama Game Reserve.

Located in the Limpopo Province,

adjacent to the Kruger National Park,

this area is known for the famed 'Big 5'

- lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes

and rhinos. Game drives are conducted

through the rolling savannah grasslands and riverine forests that make up this

appealing African reserve. The cost of this trip includes flights and luxury tented

accommodations at Kapama Buffalo Camp, allowing you to enjoy as much time

as possible with South Africa’s famed animals.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Fly to Hoedspruit via Johannesburg

Arrive in Kapama Buffalo Camp

Enjoy high tea served at your accommodation

Take a game drive to view wildlife

Day 2: (B, L, S, D)

Depart for an early morning game drive

Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning

High tea served at your accommodation

Evening game drive before dinner is served

Day 3: (B)

Enjoy coffee or tea and depart for an early morning game

drive

Breakfast at your lodging and pack your belongings

Fly back to Cape Town via Johannesburg and arrive

quayside


Adult $2,366 $2,253

Child $1,183 $1,126.50

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Kapama Game Reserve

‘Big 5’ sightings

Daily game drives

CAP 303-201 KARIEGA OVERLAND TOUR 3 days/2 nights

Explore a double-day safari on this

private game reserve set in 14,800

acres of pristine wilderness. Nestled

between the Kariega and Bushman’s

River, the Kariega Game Reserve

incorporates contrasting riverine,

Bushveld and grassland ecosystems

and hosts more than 25 species of

game, including elephant, buffalo,

leopard, rhino, hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest, waterbuck, a

variety of antelope and more than 250 bird species. Don’t forget the barbecue

open air dinner at the lodge! This is a wonderful opportunity to see the wildlife

and environment of the African coastal plains up close.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Travel to Kariega Game Reserve

Take an afternoon game drive

Barbeque dinner in the open-air ‘boma’

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Early morning game drive

Leisure time

High tea is served

Evening game drive

Day 3: (B)

Enjoy coffee/tea before early

morning game drive

Fly back to Cape Town and arrive

quayside


Adult $1,362 $1,297

Child $681 $648.50

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Kariega Game Reserve

Daily game drives

BBQ open-air dinner in ‘boma’


CAP 304-201 GARDEN ROUTE SAFARI 3 days/2 nights

Venture on the wild side with this safari

adventure. Set against the backdrop of

the majestic Langeberg mountain Range,

the Garden Route Game Lodge marks the

entrance to South Africa’s world famous

Garden Route Coast. Catch a glimpse of

South Africa’s most famous creatures,

including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos; together these

animals constitute the “Big 5.” Morning and afternoon safari game drives will

make spotting tons of animals not a problem at all. During your free time go on

an optional cheetah walk or explore the reserve’s Reptile Center to see even

more creatures. Located only four scenic hours’ drive from Cape Town, this

family owned and operated private game reserve combines the best of safari

with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (S, D)

Travel to Garden Route

Game Lodge

Embark on a 4x4 game drive

Day 2: (B, D)

Embark on a morning game drive with

coffee stop

Take an optional cheetah walk

Participate in an afternoon game drive

Free time for relaxation and lunch on

your own

Day 3: (B)

Enjoy coffee/tea before early morning

game drive

Fly back to Cape Town and arrive

quayside


Adult $477 $454

Child $238.50 $227

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HIGHLIGHTS

Garden Route Game Lodge

‘Big 5’ sightings

Daily safari game drives

Optional cheetah walk

CAP 201-201 OVERNIGHT AT TABLE MOUNTAIN 2 days/1 night

This hiking adventure allows

you to get active as you spend

the night on Table Mountain.

Spend your day hiking up to

the top, with plenty of time to

explore the various museums

and cottages along the way.

Spend the evening admiring

the stars as you enjoy a fireside dinner at your accommodation. On day two of

the trek you will reach Maclear’s Beacon, Table Mountain’s highest point. A cable

car will carry you back down the mountain. This is the perfect excursion for those

seeking a chance to commune with nature atop beautiful mountain vistas.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Travel to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Safety orientation with your mountain guide

Stroll through gardens & choose the best path up the

mountain

Arrive at a cottage in time for lunch

Visit local museums and cottages on the mountain

Fireside dinner at your lodging

Day 2: (B, L)

Enjoy breakfast at the top of Table Mountain

Follow Smuts Track to variety of natural settings

Take a cable car back down the mountain

Travel back to Quayside


Adult $377 $359

Child $188.50 $179.50

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Kirstenbosch Nat’l Botanical Gardens

Hike with stops at local museums and cottages on the mountain

Fireside dinner at your lodging


CAP 202-201 ROBBEN ISLAND OVERNIGHT 2 days/1 night

During your Robben Island trip, an ex-political prisoner will take you on a guided

walking tour of the Maximum Security Prison where Nelson Mandela, among

others, was incarcerated during South Africa’s apartheid years. You will tour the island by coach, stopping at the WW2

exhibition and to visit the house of another of the islands famous ex-political prisoners, Robert Sobukwe, the founder of the

Pan African Congress. Later, meet with the residents currently living on the island and several ex-political prisoners who were

incarcerated there as well. End an eye-opening day of reflection and education with a delicious BBQ dinner and overnight stay

in the islands dormitory.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Travel on foot to The Nelson Mandela Gateway to meet

Robben Island Ferry (30 min. check-in time)

Walking tour of island, lime quarry, village graveyard,

Robert Sobukwe’s home, and more

Visit curio shop at Penguin Boardwalk

Visit with ex-political prisoners

Day 2: (B)

Transfer to harbor for ferry trip back to Cape Town

Return to ship on foot


Adult $371 $353

Child $185.50 $176.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Tour of Robben Island Prison

Meeting with ex-political prisoners

CAP 401-201 ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARI & TREETOP CANOPY 4 days/3 nights

Adventure lovers unite! This four-

day trip combines a unique safari

experience with the chance to zip-

line through the forests of South

Africa.

Spend your first afternoon on a

safari game drive, searching for

local wildlife before catching some

rest at the lodge.

Elephants are the stars of our next day on a memorable trek. Familiarize yourself

with these majestic animals, walk alongside them, feed them, and even ride

them! You will travel along the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma in the afternoon,

exploring the Storms River Mouth Area which lives up to its title “the place of

much water” with its variety of reef and deep-sea fish.

Up above, the Tsitsikamma canopy is a world of its own. A zip-line from platforms 30 meters

above the forest floor allows you the experience of seeing the wilderness of South Africa

from a truly different vantage point. End this exhilarating day with a 4x4 safari drive.

Your last stop is the nature reserve’s Reptile Center, where you can see up-close a variety of

reptiles native to South Africa, some of which are found nowhere else in the world.


Adult $1293 $1231

Child $646.50 $615.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Elephant-back safari through Tsitsikamma wildlife area

Zip-line canopy tour

Safari game drives

Reptile Center at nature reserve


CAP 401-201 ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARI & TREETOP CANOPY 4 days/3 nights

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Port Elizabeth

Travel to Addo via motorcoach

Enjoy lunch at lodge

Take a game drive to see wildlife

Leisure time and dinner

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast at backpacker’s lodge

Travel to Addo Elephant Back Safaris

Trek to Tsitsikamma via the Garden Route

Discover Storms River Mouth area

Leisure time and dinner

Day 3: (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast and check out of lodging

Have a Canopy Treetop and Zip-Line Adventure

Travel to Garden Route Safari Lodge; 4x4 game drive

Enjoy dinner at the lodge

Day 4: (B)

Take an early morning game drive

Take breakfast at the lodge

Tour the facility’s Reptile Center

Travel back to Cape Town

CAP 203-202 TOWNSHIP HOMESTAY – GROUP A 2 days/1 night

Townships in South Africa came about as a

result of apartheid city-planning policies, which

excluded ‘non-white’ people from living in the

suburbs of the city. They were forcibly moved to

peripheral areas on the edge of the city, where

they had to live in harsh conditions and cope

with extreme poverty. Although apartheid

officially ended in 1994, many people still face harsh conditions from the

consequences of poverty. Despite struggling, the townships are filled with a

strong sense of community, vibrancy and faith. There is a growing hope as many

redefine their futures within and beyond the boundaries of the township.

Tambo Village is a small, contained community located within the Gugulethu Township where everyone knows each other and

lives within walking distance, making it an ideal homestay location. This homestay project is owned and operated by

community members who have a vested interest in the comfort and safety of their guests.

Tambo houses are built out of brick and mortar and have running water, flush toilets and electricity. Accomodations are simple

and geysers (water heaters) are not standard; bathing in some houses is either with cold water or with water heated up on the

stove. Participants will share a room with another SAS participant within the meals, linen and bedding are provided by the host

family. The food quality is excellent and special dietary needs may be catered to upon request.

Note: At the village’s request, this trip is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.


Adult $95 $90

Child --- ---

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Township homestay in Tambo Village

Traditional meals with family


CAP 307-301 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI - DELUXE 3 days/2 nights

Steeped in legend and history, the

iconic Kruger National Park in South

Africa is waiting for you to explore its

vast landscapes and spectacular

African wildlife. Fly from Cape Town to

Nelspruit and spend the afternoon

searching for animals in the dramatic

wildlife. Your second day will be filled

with exciting safari drives and a picnic lunch in the bush. When you’re not

exploring the South African landscape, enjoy meals in local restaurants and take

plenty of free time for relaxation. Accommodation included in this tour is listed

as a Deluxe Option, noting luxury accommodation and meals.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Nelspruit and proceed to your lodging

Take an afternoon/sunset game drive

in an open vehicle

Free time at your lodging

Dinner at a local restaurant

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Full day safari at Kruger National Park

Picnic lunch served in the bush

Leisure time at the resort with optional activities


Day 3: (B)

Leisurely breakfast and morning



Adult $2118 $2017

Child $1,059 $1,008.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 26 NEW! 0830

Return March 28 NEW! 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

Full-day safari at Kruger Nat’l Park

Sunset game drive

CAP 308-301 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI - EXPLORER 3 days/2 nights

Steeped in legend and history, the

iconic Kruger National Park in South

Africa is waiting for you to explore its

vast landscapes and spectacular

African wildlife. Fly from Cape Town to

Nelspruit and spend the afternoon

searching for animals in the dramatic

wildlife. Your second day will be filled

with exciting safari drives and a picnic lunch in the bush. When you’re not

exploring the South African landscape, enjoy meals in local restaurants and take

plenty of free time for relaxation. Accommodation included in this tour is listed

as an Explorer Option, noting budget accommodation and meals.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Nelspruit and proceed to your lodging

Take an afternoon/sunset game drive

in an open vehicle

Free time at your lodging


Day 2: (B, L, D)

Full day safari at Kruger National Park

Picnic lunch served in the bush

Leisure time at the resort with optional activities


Day 3: (B)

Leisurely breakfast and morning



Adult $1831 $1744

Child $915.50 $872

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 26 NEW! 0830

Return March 28 NEW! 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

Sunset game drive

Full-day safari at Kruger Nat’l Park


Day 3: Wednesday, March 27

CAP 306-301 PUMBA GAME RANGER INTERNSHIP 3 days/2 nights

Ever wonder what it was like to be a Game

Ranger that protects the fauna in the

South African wilderness? Here’s your

once-in-a-lifetime chance! Join rangers in

learning the ins and outs of this profession

during your stay in the Pumba Private

Game Reserve, home to the white lion in

the Easter Cape. Awarded the Gold Leaf Initiative for their environmental

responsibility, it is known for its unrivalled beauty and abundance of wildlife in a

variety of ecosystems. Balance adventures in the bush with classroom sessions

that explore the theoretical background of what you’re seeing in the wild. This is

a great way to experience the everyday life of a game ranger.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Port Elizabeth

Travel to Pumba Private Game

Reserve

Discuss theory of animal behavior

and

physiology with staff

Guided experience in game reserve

Dinner in the reserve

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Early morning foot safari with a trail

guide

Discuss theory of wilderness trails on

foot with staff

Discuss alien plant control in the

reserve (box lunch)

Guided game drive

Interactive South African Braii

Day 3: (B)

Early morning walk that

applies theoretical

discussions on the trip


Adult $1561 $1487

Child $780.50 $743.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Shadow rangers on Pumba Private Game Reserve

Guided game drive

Prepare meal of South African Braii

CAP 204-202 TOWNSHIP HOMESTAY – GROUP B 2 days/1 night

Townships in South Africa came about as a result

of apartheid city-planning policies, which




they had to live in harsh conditions and cope

with extreme poverty. Although apartheid

officially ended in 1994, many people still face

harsh conditions from the consequences of poverty. Despite struggling, the

townships are filled with a strong sense of community, vibrancy and faith. There

is a growing hope as many redefine their futures within and beyond the

boundaries of the township.


lives within walking distance, making it an ideal homestay location. This homestay project is owned and operated by

community members who have a vested interest in the comfort and safety of their guests.

Tambo houses are built out of brick and mortar and have running water, flush toilets and electricity. Accommodations are

simple and geysers (water heaters) are not standard; bathing in some houses is either with cold water or with water heated up

on the stove. Participants will share a room with another SAS participant within the meals, linen and bedding are provided by

the host family. The food quality is excellent and special dietary needs may be catered to upon request.



Adult $95 $90

Child --- ---

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HIGHLIGHTS




CAP 305-301 VICTORIA FALLS & BOTSWANA OVERLAND TOUR 3 days/2 nights

Located on the border of

Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria

Falls is the largest waterfall of

its kind in the world. Called

Mosi-o-Tunya (Smoke that

Thunders) by the locals, its

water plummets roughly 100

meters into the Zambezi Gorge.

During this tour, you will explore

the famous Victoria Falls as well as travel to Botswana for a full-day safari

experience. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared national

parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive

commercialization. Experience one of the world’s unique natural wonders in

the heart of southern Africa.

Note: VISAS can be purchased on PORT OF ENTRY. This is payable in cash on

arrival. A Double Entry Visa is required at USD$45.00 per person (the cost of

visas can change at the discretion of the local Government).

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Transfer to Cape Town Int’l Airport for flight to

Victoria Falls via Johannesburg

Hotel check-in and lunch on your own

Sunset cruise on Zambezi River

‘The Boma’ restaurant for dinner and African

cultural show

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Transfer to Kazungula Border (bring passport & visa) and

on to Chobe, Botswana

Boat cruise on Chobe River

Game drive in Chobe National Park

Return to hotel for dinner

Day 3: (B)

Guided tour of Falls from Zimbabwe side

Transfer to Victoria Falls airport for flight to Cape Town

via Johannesburg

Transfer to harbor


Adult $2,373 $2,260

Child $1,186.50 $1,130

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HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria Falls tour

Full-day safari in Botswana


Day 4: Thursday, March 28

CAP 206-402 BREEDE RIVER ADVENTURE 2 days/1 night

Take on the Breede River as it winds

through beautiful green valleys,

picturesque vineyards and quaint little

towns on this two day adventure. Starting

in the Great Hex River Mountains, it

reaches the towns of Worcester,

Robertson and Bonnievale before it

disappears into the Indian Ocean at

Witsand. You will meet a local botanist for a talk on the local flora & fauna and

enjoy two long stretches of paddling before enjoying lunch on the river bank. This

is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who dream of rafting through South Africa.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Travel over Du Toitskloof Pass towards Worcester

Stop at Branvlei Wine Cellar for tour/wine tasting

Greet your river guides at camp

Meet a local botanist for local flora and fauna

Enjoy a BBQ dinner around the fire

Day 2: (B, L)

Safety demonstration at your river location

Paddle in 2-man inflatable crocs - Grade 1 & 2 rapids

Enjoy lunch on the river bank

If time allows, paddle another stretch of the river

Travel back to Cape Town


Adult $400 $381

Child $200 $190.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Paddling on Breede River

Tasting at Branvlei Wine Cellar

Fireside BBQ dinner

CAP 205-202 TOWNSHIP HOMESTAY – GROUP C 2 days/1 night

Townships in South Africa came about as a result

of apartheid city-planning policies, which




they had to live in harsh conditions and cope with

extreme poverty. Although apartheid officially

ended in 1994, many people still face harsh conditions from the consequences

of poverty. Despite struggling, the townships are filled with a strong sense of

community, vibrancy and faith. There is a growing hope as many redefine their

futures within and beyond the boundaries of the township.


lives within walking distance, making it an ideal homestay location. This homestay project is fully-embraced by the community;

it is owned and operated by community members who have a vested interest in the comfort and safety of their guests.

Tambo houses are built out of brick and mortar and have running water, flush toilets and electricity. Accomodations are simple

and geysers (water heaters) are not standard; bathing in some houses is either with cold water or with water heated up on the

stove. Participants will share a room with another SAS participant within the meals, linen and bedding are provided by the host

family. The food quality is excellent and special dietary needs may be catered to upon request.



Adult $95 $90

Child --- ---

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MOROCCO



Field Labs Casablanca,

MOROCCO Thursday, 18 April Sunday, 21 April

CASL2 PSYC 4559-102 Professor C. Morris Human Nature

CASL1 RELG 1559-101 Professor Laycock

Religions of the World

(Field Lab Morocco Day 1)

CASL3 RELG 1559-101 Professor Laycock

Religions of the World

(Field Lab Morocco Day 4)

Day 1: Thursday, April 18

CAS401-101 BERBER VILLAGES OF THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS 4 days/3 nights

Located on an oasis at the base

of the High Atlas Mountains,

Marrakech is the gateway city to

the Sahara. Legend and fact both

contribute to the explanation of

Marrakech’s unique character.

The palm groves that sprang up

provided an ideal place for the

Saharan nomad Almoravids to

settle. Since that time,

Marrakech has seen many

dynasties and fortunes rise and

fall, resulting in a remarkably

beautiful city that has not only become the capital of southern Morocco but an

integral city to the Islamic world. The cultural, natural and historical attractions of this traditional Berber capital, seat to nearly

all of Morocco’s dynasties over the last thousand years, make Marrakech the top tourism destination in North Africa.

From Marrakech, travel into the mountains and become truly immersed in Morocco's rural culture. Spend a few days enjoying

the varied scenery and the kind hospitality of the Berber villagers. Enjoy walks through cultivated terraced fields with the

jagged mountains of the High Atlas rising into the distance. This trip provides a wonderful opportunity to spend time with, and

learn about, rural Berber communities as participants will spend two nights in the villages.

Note: This trip involves strenuous physical activity, including hiking in a wilderness setting. Please bring a pair of sturdy

walking shoes. Children under 8 years of age are prohibited.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Depart ship for train station – 1250 train to Marrakech

Explore Marrakech on your own after hotel check-in

Moroccan dinner in the medina with belly dancer show

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Transfer to Tachbibt

3-hour trek through beautiful landscape to Berber

village at Ait Zitun

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Full-day trek to Ait Ahmed (4-5 hours)

Day 4: (B,L)

Transfer from Ait Ahmed to Marrakech

Train to Casablanca

Transfer to ship


Adult $406 $387

Child $203 $193.50

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 18 1000

Return April 21 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Marrakech

Discovery of traditional Berber life

Trek at the footsteps of the High-Atlas

mountains


CAS402-101 SAHARA CAMEL TREK VIA OUARZAZATE 4 days/3 nights

Ouarzazate lies on the

confluence of three important

oasis valley systems: the

Ouarzazate, Dadès and Drâa.

As one travels southeast from

Ouarzazate to Zagora, the

contrast of bare sun-baked rock

with the lush green of the palm

groves forms some beautiful

scenery. A labyrinth of irrigation

channels feeds the fertile, palm-

shaded terraces of farmland in

the Drâa valley. Dates are the primary commercial crop, and the best eating

dates are found in Zagora. The Drâa Valley has always been strongly influenced

and interlinked with the destiny of the surrounding nomadic tribes. It has served

as a stepping-stone for Saharan explorations since the 10thcentury. Your

experience in the Sahara will include an overnight in a nomad camp and a camel trek into the desert.

Aït Benhaddou is a 'fortified city', or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-

day Morocco. It is known for its Kasbahs and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been

shot there, such as The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia.

Marrakech is the gateway city to the Sahara. Legend and fact both contribute to the explanation of Marrakech’s unique

character. The town’s origins are attributed to the development of an oasis, which grew out of the refuse of caravans from the

south, whose food supplies contained dates. The palm groves that sprang up provided an ideal place for the Saharan nomad

Almoravids to settle. Since this time, Marrakech has seen many dynasties and fortunes rise and fall, resulting in a remarkably

beautiful city which has not only become the capital of southern Morocco but an integral city to the Islamic world. The cultural,

natural and historical attractions of this traditional Berber capital, seat to nearly all of Morocco’s dynasties over the last

thousand years, make Marrakech the top tourism destination in North Africa.

Note: Please bring a pair of sturdy walking shoes.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Departure to Ait Ourir for lunch via Marrakech

Ait Ourir – Ouarzazate

Dinner and local folklore in a Kasbah

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Ouarzazate – Zagora (lunch)

Zagora – Oulad Driss

Camel Trek

Dinner and evening under nomad tents

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Berber breakfast

Camel trek

Oulad Driss – Zagora (Mint tea break)

Zagora – Ait Ben Haddou (Lunch)

Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Dinner in Jamaa El Fna square

Day 4: (B)

Free AM visit to Marrakech for lunch on your own

Marrakech - Casablanca


Adult $561 $534

Child $280.50 $267

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HIGHLIGHTS

Crossing of the High-Atlas mountains

Palm groves, ksours and kasbahs

Camel trek in the Sahara

Nomad Camp evening dinner and local

folklore

Marrakech


CAS 201-101 MARRAKECH & OURIKA VALLEY – BERBER FAMILY VISIT 2 days/1 night

Situated at the foot of the tall Atlas Mountain range is the most famous imperial

city of Morocco, Marrakech. Upon arrival, proceed on foot into the ancient city,

also known as the Medina.

Explore the Mosque of the Koutoubia (the booksellers), erected in the XII century.

From its imposing and stupendous minaret, a masterpiece of the Hispanic-

Moorish art, the muezzin calls the inhabitants of the city every day to prayer.

Next, visit the Majorelle Gardens, home to the late Yves Saint Laurent which

today houses a collection of plants from the four corners of the earth, flourishing

among elegant ornamental lakes and an Art Deco villa. You will also visit the

Medersa Ben Youssef, one of the jewels of Marrakech. The current structure of

this Koranic school was built around 1570 and it is the biggest medersa (school)

in the whole of the Maghreb (west).

Lunch provides an opportunity to relax and to taste some food typical of the local

kitchen. Continue on an inside visit of the Bahia

Palace, residence of Ba Ahmed, the chief Vizier to

Sultan Moulay El Hassan. Particularly striking are

the painted cedar wood ceilings. The Palace is

Andalousian in style.

Enjoy an era gone by exploring the colorful and

perfumed world of the souks of Marrakech. In the

lanes covered with reeds and lanterns a wealth of

local handicraft are shown. Finally, arrive at the

most famous plaza in Morocco, the Jemaa plaza el

Fna, where you will find a cosmopolitan crowd of

dancers, cantastorie, snake charmers and monkey

trainers. This site was proclaimed a "Masterpiece of the oral and immaterial patrimony of the humanity” by UNESCO in 2001.

The next day, depart on a great day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley which is prime hiking territory in all seasons. Less

than 45 minutes out of Marrakech you can see green gorges, sparkling yellow wheat fields at the foot of snowcapped

mountains, and the ferocious flow of the Ourika River, where women wash clothes in the spray of waterfalls at the roadside.

Look out, too, for traditional flat Berber homes; they are assembled in stacked villages all merged in the same red earth. The

only vertical line which breaks the slither of horizontal roofs is that of the village mosque, whose minaret towers above it all.

Spend time with a traditional Berber family where you can observe their way of life. Enjoy lunch with them before the drive

back to Casablanca.

Note: Please bring a pair of sturdy walking shoes.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Arrive in Marrakech via Casablanca

Inside visit of Bahia Palace & photo stop at Koutoubia

Lunch at Morrocan restaurant

Visit Majorelle Gardens, souks, Medina, and Djamaa el

Fna Square

Hotel check-in and dinner

Day 2: (B,L)

Depart to Ourika Valley in High Atlas Mountains

Lunch with Berber family

Drive back to Casablanca

Return to pier


Adult $215 $205

Child $107.50 $102.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Bahia Palace & Koutoubia Tower

Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace,

Djamaa el Fna Square

Ourika Valley with Berber family


Day 2: Friday, April 19

CAS301-201 MARRAKECH & NOMAD CAMP WITH CAMEL TREK 3 days/2 nights

Marrakech is the gateway city to the Sahara. The town’s origins are attributed to

the development of an oasis. Discover how, long ago, the Saharan Almoravid

Dynasty gained the

upper hand on this arid

land, developing

irrigation by creating

reservoirs in river

valleys and, later,

constructing dams.

Upon arrival, you will

ride camels to reach a

nomad camp in a desert

like region, and then

visit a nearby village of

mud made houses,

where people, coming

from the Sahara, are

still living. Spend the evening in the beautiful nomad camp build especially for the occasion. You will be having dinner and

enjoying the feast under nomad tents. Local folklore will entertain the evening around a big fire.

The day after explore the area by 4WD following N’fis Wadi (River), a field of old salt mines, and have a nice view on the two

dams that provide the city of Marrakech with water and electricity, before returning back to visit and enjoy Marrakech.

This trip will take you through the path traced by nomads and will be an overview of the mechanism of their settlement and the

work done to improve their lives.

ITINERARY**

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart to suburbs of Marrakech

Camel trek to lunch

Camel trek to local nomad village for visit

Transfer in local vehicle to nomad camp

Evening and dinner under nomad tents*

*Depending on the weather conditions, the night under tent

might not be possible if it rains, it would be replaced by in a

village house in the vicinity.

Day 2: (B,L,D)

4WD to small villages and dams of the region

Back to Marrakech via Asni Valley after lunch

Moroccan dinner in the Medina with belly dancer show

Day 3: (B,L)

Tour of the Medina

Lunch

Marrakech – Casablanca

** This itinerary may vary slightly


Adult $672 $640

Child $336 $320

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HIGHLIGHTS

Camel trek

Evening, dinner and local folklore, night

in a comfortable nomad camp

4wd – Dirt tracks – Hidden mud villages

Beautiful landscape around dams

Marrakech

Moroccan cuisine


CAS302-201 FÈS: FAMILY HOMESTAY 3 days/2 nights

Head to Fès, the oldest of

Morocco’s Imperial Cities and the

kingdom’s spiritual center, Fes is

central to the Islamic world.

Founded around 790 by Moulay

Idriss I, many mosques and

Medersas (Koranic schools) were

constructed in Fes. Considered by

scholars to be the last true

example of a typical medieval

Arab town, Fes is under the strict

building code supervision of

UNESCO. Its labyrinth of

alleyways opens to craft

workshops, vast leather tanneries

and richly ornamented monuments. Live Fes from the inside, sharing dinner and

spending the night with a Moroccan family in its architecturally interesting

houses of famous medina.

Four years ago, a non-government and non-profit association promoting

sustainable development, started a project helping 30 families to renovate their

houses that are part of the architectural Heritage of Fes, by allowing them to

accommodate foreigners. A very interesting opportunity to be introduced to the Moroccan culture. Take part in a cooking lesson to

be initiated to the Moroccan Gastronomy and then have lunch in an old palace of the medina.

The last day you can also visit Volubilis the site of the best preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Dating primarily from the 2nd and

3rd centuries, Volubilis was one of the Roman Empire’s most remote outposts.

ITINERARY*

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart to Fès via Meknès for lunch

Orientation tour of the city with exploration of the “new”

city with stops at 14th century Royal Palace, Jewish

Quarter and Dar Batha, museum of northern crafts.

End of orientation tour - meet your host family

Dinner and overnight with family

* This itinerary may vary slightly

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Visit the world’s oldest functioning university (the

Qaraouine) as well as the Attarine Koranic School,

Cooking Class and lunch

Continuation of the discovery of the medina with leather

tanneries and various workshops where craft trades are

passed on from father to son

Dinner and overnight with family

Day 3: (B,L)

Fès – Volubilis

Lunch

Volubilis – Casablanca


Adult $561 $534

Child $280.50 $267

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HIGHLIGHTS

A home-stay trip

Visit of the secular Medina of Fès

Share dinner and exchange with host

family

Cooking lesson


CAS 202-201 MARRAKECH & INTERACTIVE COOKING CLASS 2 days/1 night

For a long time, Marrakech has embodied the "Moroccan dream" of the most

curious and romantic travelers. On this excursion you will explore the ancient city,

the Medina. You’ll visit the Mosque of the Koutoubia (or of the booksellers), a

masterpiece of the Hispanic-Moorish art, that calls the inhabitants of the city every

day to prayer.

Your next stop is the Majorelle Gardens, home to the late Yves Saint Laurent which

today houses a collection of plants from the four corners of the earth, flourishing

among elegant ornamental lakes and an Art Deco villa. You will also visit the

Medersa Ben Youssef, one of the jewels of Marrakech, a Koranic school built

around 1570. It is the biggest medersa (school) in the whole of the Maghreb

(west). Lunch gives you an opportunity to relax and to taste some food typical of the

local kitchen.

In the afternoon, discover the souks of the Medina where a wealth of local

handicraft are shown. Finally, arrive at the most famous plaza in Morocco, the Jemaa plaza el Fna, where you will find a

cosmopolitan crowd of dancers, cantastorie, snake charmers and monkey trainers. Known as ‘the pulsating heart of the whole

city', the site was proclaimed a "Masterpiece of the oral and immaterial patrimony of humanity” by UNESCO in 2001.

The next morning you’ll visit the market to buy all that

you need for your cooking class. Your participation in

the cooking school provides you with the rare

experience of preparing authentic Moroccan cuisine

and the proceeds in turn fund literacy and job skill

training for Moroccan girls and women.

Note: No water is supplied on the vehicles – it is

recommended that students bring water from the ship.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Travel to Marrakech via Casablanca

Inside visit to Majorelle Gardens

Inside visit to Medersa Ben Youssef

Visit souks & Medina

Free time at Djamaa el Fna Square

Check into your Riad

Day 2: (L,D)

Walk to vegetables souk

Hakima cooking class


Return to pier


Adult $276 $263

Child $138 $131.50

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HIGHLIGHTS

Majorelle Gardens, Medersa Ben

Youssef

Medina & Souks -Moroccan Lunch

Djamaa El Fna Square

Riad in the Medina & Cooking Class


CAS 204-201 EXPLORING MARRAKECH & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS 3 days/2 nights

Marrakech is the pulse of Morocco. This Berber city, once an imperial city, links

sub-Saharan Africa to the Arabo-Andalous in the north. Marrakech is certainly a

cross section of civilizations, and showcases ethnicity and religion. In addition to

visiting Marrakech, you will have the opportunity to explore Berber life and culture

through several fun activities.

On your first day, see the Koutoubia mosque, which is an emblem of Marrakech. Koutoubia’s minaret inspired the architects of

the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat; it is the most perfect Islamic religious structure in North Africa. Next, visit

the Bahia palace, a small piece of folly ordered in 1880 by the great vizir Sidi Moussa. This masterpiece of domestic architecture

gives you a good idea of how the privileged lived during the 19th century in this Imperial city. By the end of the afternoon, visit

Djemâa el Fna square, a multitude of street artists with stalls of dried fruit or orange juice freshly-pressed before you. No one

really knows how it came into being, but over the years it has become the beating heart of Marrakech, where mime artists, snake-

charmers and street musicians perform at every turn. The second day is dedicated to the Berber culture, life and some fun!

Visit a village where the local people will take you to an oil mill and to a traditional Berber house. Ascend on a soft trek to a high

plateau above the village, escorted by the villagers. Upon arrival on the plateau, you will be split in 3 groups that will rotate

through different activities:

Activity 1 – Preparation of Adobe bricks used in the building of Berber houses using the ancestral technique

Activity 2 – bread making and cooking class (this group will prepare what the entire group will have for lunch)

Activity 3 – Accro Park, an obstacle course with 3 levels of difficulty and Aerial Park, among the biggest four ziplines in Africa

On the last day, continue with the three activities before an early lunch and return to Casablanca.

Note: This program is NOT suitable for people with limited mobility.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech

Discover Jemâa el Fna Square

Dinner and overnight hotel stay

Day 2: (L,D)

Drive to Atlas Mountains

Visit Berber village

Nature trek to higher plateau

Activities cycle

Day 3: (L)

Activities cycle

Lunch followed by return drive to Casablanca


Adult $462 $440

Child $231 $220

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HIGHLIGHTS

The city of Marrakech

A true immersion in Berber culture

A night under very nice tents in the

mountains


Day 3: Saturday, April 20

CAS 203-201 MEKNES & ARABO ANDALOUS FÈS 2 days/1 night

Meknes is in the middle of fertile and prosperous plains along the Bokefrane River.

It was the Capital of Moulay Ismail, a Sultan of the Louis XIV period, who wanted

Meknes to be full of great monuments. Admire the ramparts and bastions broken

up by splendid gates, like the 'Bab Monsour’, the 'Victorious Gate' and entrance of

honor to the imperial city. After lunch time, drive through the country side around

Meknes – a lush and peaceful area with gently rolling hills and planted with olive

trees - to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. After a visit inside Volubilis, continue

the route to the Marinades necropolis, Fès, an untroubled ocean of flat roofs

punctuated by soaring minarets, with a gentle succession of terraces.

The next day you will explore the medieval city of Fès. Its architectural wealth is

evident in the Medersa Bonania whose courtyard is marvelously realized in the

marble and onyx, as well as the monumental door Bab Bou Jeloud. Walk through a

labyrinth of alleys where every zone contains a different guild of artisans: the souk

Attarine, entirely devoted to spices; the souk Nejarine, devoted to the carpenters; Place Seffarine, populated with blacksmith

shops; and the dyers’ souk where skeins of silk are hung to dry in the sun.

You will also explore the most fascinating souk of Fès, the conciatoris, announced by the strong and sharp odor of the hides. See

the extraordinary tradition of dying the skins in great tubs. Also pass by a place revered by Moslems, the Mosque Kairouyine,

center of a famous university defined as the most ancient in the world. The building is closed to non-Moslems, but from its doors

you can glimpse precious treasures. Before leaving Fès, if time permits, cross the Jewish district of Mellah.

Note: Children are not permitted on this tour.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Travel from Casablanca to Meknes

Orientation tour of the city

Drive to Volubilis

Inside visit of Volubilis

2-hour trip to Fès

Hotel check-in and dinner

Day 2: (B,L)

Sightseeing in Fès

Lunch at Moroccan restaurant

Continued tour of Fès



Adult $248 $236

Child $124 $118

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HIGHLIGHTS

Meknes and the ancient Roman city of

Volubilis

Medieval city of Fès

Bab Bou Jeloud

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