NG 2015-16 Private Jet Catalog

2015/2016Private Jet

Expeditions

Around the World by Private Jet • Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures

The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells

Wildlife of the World by Private Jet • Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route

By traveling with us, you help support National Geographic grantees andexplorers in their efforts to preserve species and habitats, protect cultures,and advance understanding of our incredible planet.

Dear Traveler,

What makes traveling by private jet with National Geographic such a fantastic endeavor? You touch down in fascinating places all over the world without the tangle of logistics and long overland journeys. You get immersed in the best of a country, from its legendary sites and cultural heritage to its finest cuisine and accommodations. You explore in a multitude of ways—on safari, by boat, on foot or horseback, by snorkel or scenic flight. And you do it all in the company of dynamic explorers, researchers, and photographers who have defined their lives by following their passions and seek to share them with you. The result: an exhilarating feast of experiences and rare insight into what makes our planet so extraordinary.

In the following pages, you’ll find five incredible journeys that encompass a vast sweep of cultures and environments, each with a unique approach to the world’s treasures. On our newest expedition, Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route, we’ll travel with National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis and geographer Jan Nijman, exploring civilizations and geography in some of the most remote lands in the northern hemisphere—from the Siberian taiga and the breathtaking Mongolian steppe to the fjords and glaciers of Iceland and Greenland.

Marine biologist Andrea Marshall and underwater photographer David Doubilet are just two of the eleven experts who join us on Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures to introduce us to the indigenous peoples and spectacular seascapes of far-flung islands like Fiji, Bali, and Madagascar. We’ll investigate our ancestors’ routes across the globe with geneticist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells on The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places, visiting hallowed sites, ancient cities, and archaeological wonders in Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Ethiopia, and more.

Our Wildlife of the World expedition affords us rare encounters with endangered species such as mountain gorillas, orangutans, tigers, lemurs, elephants—and the researchers and conservationists working to protect them—as we travel through Africa and Asia. And our classic Around the World by Private Jet journey circumnavigates the globe, bringing us to iconic places and natural wonders from Easter Island and Angkor Wat to the Taj Mahal and the Serengeti.

Our incredible world awaits! I hope you’ll join us to explore it. Please call 1-800-224-1894 or visit nationalgeographicexpeditions.com to reserve your place.

Sincerely,

Gary E. KnellPresident and CEONational Geographic Society

Private Jet Expeditions

Around the World by Private Jet 14Machu Picchu | Easter Island | Samoa | Great Barrier Reef Angkor Wat | Tibet or Myanmar* | Taj Mahal | Serengeti Plain Petra | Marrakech

Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures 18Hawai‘i | Tonga | Australia | Sri Lanka | MadagascarThe Maldives | Bali | Papua New Guinea | Fiji

The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells 22Georgia | Uzbekistan | Mongolia | Myanmar | Sri LankaEthiopia | Israel

Wildlife of the World by Private Jet 26Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, South AfricaRwanda | The Maldives | Borneo | India | MadagascarSabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route 30Japan | Mongolia | Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, RussiaSt. Petersburg, Russia | Norway | Iceland | Greenland

About Our Private Jet Trips

Five Extraordinary Expeditions 4

The National Geographic Difference 6

National Geographic Experts 8

Private Jet Travel 10

Accommodations 12

Terms and Conditions 34

Reservation Form 35

*On the January 2016 Around the World departure, Myanmar will replace Tibet.Cover, background photograph: Ilulissat, Greenland. Inset photographs: the Taj Mahal, Agra, India; the Maldives; young monks, Myanmar; lion cubs, South Africa. Above: impalas, Serengeti, Tanzania.

“I would go with National Geographic anywhere in the world…My love affair with the world has deepened,

and I would recommend this trip to all.”—Helen C., traveler

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Introducing Five Extraordinary Expeditions

by Private Jet

See page 18 for full trip itinerary.

Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures



Around the World by Private Jet

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Wildlife of the World by Private Jet


Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route

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It is never easy to sum up National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis in one succinct title. He is at once an anthropologist and an ethnobotanist, a photographer and a storyteller, an inveterate explorer, and, as environmentalist David Suzuki once called him, “a passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” Wade has spent much of his life ensconced in some of the world’s least-known and most endangered cultures, sharing their traditions and their perspectives with us through books, films, and photography. He has lived among the indigenous peoples of the Andes, joined the Inuit on hunting expeditions by dogsled across the high Arctic ice, and investigated the ancient relationship between humans and horses while galloping with Mongolia’s nomads.

On our new trip, Around the World: The Northern Route, and the December 2015 departure of our classic journey Around the World, Wade will introduce us to some of the cultures he knows so well, offering his insights and recounting tales from a lifetime of exploration. Whether you’re zooming in on lions or lemurs with National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale or exploring human origins with paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Lee Berger, it’s the insider’s perspective of our experts that makes your experience all the richer.Gers in the Gobi, Mongolia

National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis

Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia

Discover the National GeographicDifference.

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“National Geographic is an incredible mix of science and education,

of media and mission, of storytellers and explorers, all working to inspire people

to care about the planet.”

—John Fahey, National Geographic

Chairman of the Board

Enjoy the Flexibility to Follow Your Passion.

In addition to enjoying a wealth of expertise on each expedition, you’ll

choose from a variety of excursions to tailor the itinerary to your passions.

Within each itinerary in the pages that follow, you’ll find special opportunities

to customize your trip. These sightseeing options are available at no

additional cost; however, some have limited space available or require

a minimum number of participants. Contact us for more information,

as these opportunities are a mere sampling of what’s possible.

Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the National Geographic Society’s core nonprofit programs. By traveling with us, you help support our grantees and explorers in their efforts to preserve species and habitats, protect cultures, and advance understanding of our incredible planet.

As you thumb through this brochure, look for the National Geographic seal to learn more about the programs that your participation helps fund.

National Geographic Expeditions is committed to sustaining the character and integrity of each place we visit—its environment, culture, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. In providing authentic travel experiences, we strive to support local economies in our choice of services. At the same time, we believe that the powerful positive effects of sustainable travel go beyond the long-term economic benefits, inspiring passionate stewards committed to protecting the places we visit.

When you travel with us, you make a difference.

Underwater photographer David Doubilet

On each of our private jet expeditions, a world-class team of experts illuminates the history of empires, the diverse cultures we encounter, the wildlife we see, and the outstanding examples of art and architecture we visit. A National Geographic photographer also joins each trip to share tips and techniques as we explore together and present a slide show of our adventures at the end of our trip. An in-flight lecture system allows for informative and stimulating talks aboard our private jet. In addition, iPads loaded with trip-related content will be provided to each traveler.

The experts below are just a sample of the luminaries who accompany our private jet expeditions. See the trip itineraries on the following pages for information about all of the experts featured on each expedition.

Distinguished National Geographic Experts Enhance Your Experience.

Lee BergerIn 2008, paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Lee Berger—with the help of his curious nine-year-old son—discovered the remarkably well-preserved, two-million-year-old fossils of an adult female and young male Australopithecus sediba, a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have been a direct ancestor of modern humans. This discovery has been hailed as one of the most important paleontological finds in history, as the fossils may represent one of humankind’s oldest ancestors. Lee believes the skeletons found on the Malapa site in South Africa could be the “Rosetta stone that unlocks our understanding of the genus Homo” and may redesign the human family tree. An Eagle Scout, Lee is the Reader in Human Evolution and the Public Understanding of Science at the Institute for Human Evolution at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lee will join Around the World by Private Jet in January 2016.

Alexandra CousteauA National Geographic Emerging Explorer, filmmaker, and globally recognized water advocate, Alexandra Cousteau continues the work of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and her father Philippe Cousteau, Sr. She is dedicated to communicating the importance of conservation and sustainable management of water in order to preserve a healthy planet, and she uses the remarkable storytelling tradition handed down to her to inspire audiences through cutting-edge communication tools. Through her organization, Blue Legacy, she has led expeditions all around the globe to work with local environmental groups on water issues, raising awareness and instigating community action to protect not only the ocean and its life forms, but also the human communities that rely on freshwater resources. Alexandra will join the Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures expedition in September 2015.

Luke DollarWildlife biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Luke Dollar coordinates conservation and research programs focusing on carnivore ecology, habitats, and preservation. While most of his own research is focused in Madagascar, he also manages the Society’s Big Cats Initiative, which has funded more than 65 field-based programs worldwide, nearly two dozen of which are in southern Africa. Much of Luke’s efforts are concentrated on facilitating grassroots education and sustainable employment programs seeking to empower local people in predator range areas, creating newfound wildlife caretakers rather than killers of carnivores. He is a professor of biology at Pfeiffer University and an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. Luke will join the Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures expedition in September 2015 and Wildlife of the World by Private Jet in February 2016.

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“We were treated to lectures from the best of the best:

Explorers-in-Residence and in the field. These encounters, talks, and mind-changing perspectives were brain food of a degree that is normally experienced over the

fullness of a lifetime—if one is so lucky—not in a short 23 days.”

—Dane N., traveler

David DoubiletAcclaimed underwater photographer David Doubilet estimates he has spent nearly half his life in the sea since taking his first underwater photograph at the age of 12 with a Brownie Hawkeye camera sealed in a bag. David’s assignments have taken him to the ocean depths in such places as New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Tasmania, Scotland, and Antarctica. He has photographed stingrays, sponges, and sleeping sharks in the Caribbean, as well as shipwrecks in the South Pacific, the Atlantic, and at Pearl Harbor. Among his many publications are more than 70 stories for National Geographic magazine and several books, including Fish Face, Pacific: An Undersea Journey, and Water Light Time. David will join the Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures expedition in September 2015.

Sylvia Earle Marine biologist Sylvia Earle is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. Named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” in 1998, Sylvia has pioneered research on marine ecosystems. She is the former chief scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the author of more than 125 scientific and popular publications. Sylvia led the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, documenting life in the U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries. Today, Sylvia has partnered with National Geographic on Mission Blue, a global initiative aimed at restoring health and productivity to the ocean by inspiring people to care and act, reducing the impact of fishing, and promoting the creation of marine protected areas (MPAs). Sylvia will join the Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures expedition in September 2015 and Wildlife of the World by Private Jet in February 2016.

Spencer Wells Geneticist, anthropologist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells has analyzed the DNA of thousands of people living in isolated tribes around the world. He leads the landmark Genographic Project, a multiyear endeavor to chart the journey of our early ancestors as they populated the planet. Spencer earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and conducted postdoctoral work at Stanford and Oxford. He is the author of three books, The Journey of Man, Deep Ancestry, and Pandora’s Seed. His fieldwork has taken him to more than 80 countries, where he has worked with everyone from heads of government to tribal chieftains in places as remote as Tajikistan, Chad, and Papua New Guinea. Spencer will join The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places in May 2016.

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Private Jet Travel—The Ultimate in Comfort and Convenience

Easter Island, Chile seen from the private jet

Relax in spacious, VIP-style seats.

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Expedition Staff and Crew

Traveling with the National Geographic team is a talented expedition staff, experienced

travel experts who attend to the trip’s every logistical detail. These highly skilled and

forward-thinking professionals travel with you to ensure that your experience is truly

extraordinary. Also, a dedicated flight crew is specially selected for these expeditions,

chosen for its attention to detail, dedication to safety and security, and top-notch

hospitality.

Expedition Physician

For your comfort and well-being, an expedition physician will accompany us throughout the

journey. On call 24 hours a day, the physician will be ready to provide and coordinate health

care services whenever and wherever needed.

Expedition Chef

We also travel with our own expedition chef and catering assistant, who create delicious

meals inspired by the various places we visit. Taking advantage of the freshest local

ingredients, they prepare dishes and serve them on board with a selection of fine wines.

Travel with a dedicated flight crew.

Enjoy fine cuisine on land and on board the jet.

Our specially outfitted Boeing 757 jets are ideally suited for these extraordinary expeditions. Their long-range capabilities and ability to land in smaller airports afford us unmatched flexibility. We set our own schedules, flying direct and avoiding layovers, which gives us the freedom to make the most of our adventures on land. Each jet has been customized and refitted to our specifications to provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience, accommodating only 76 travelers in two-by-two VIP-style seats, instead of the standard 233 seats.

“The lectures, the ease of travel by private jet, and amazing activities made this trip incredible. Doing this again!”

—Scott S., traveler

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National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World

is a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary

places around the world with a demonstrated

commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and

excellence. We stay at two of these unique hotels

on our private jet trips: Three Camel Lodge in

Mongolia (pictured right; see pages 23 and 31) and

Southern Ocean Lodge on Australia’s Kangaroo

Island (pictured above; see page 19).

Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia (Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route and The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells)

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia (Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures)

The Finest Accommodations

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From the spectacular teak villas of the Four Seasons

Resort Bali at Sayan to Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge,

perched on dramatic coastal cliffs, to the enchanting

traditional gers of Mongolia’s Three Camel Lodge, we

stay in some of the world’s finest accommodations.

Each has been chosen for its exceptional amenities and

prime location. In remote areas where choices are limited,

we have selected the best available accommodations to

ensure your comfort. In many of the destinations we visit,

we have arranged special dining experiences in unique

settings accompanied by traditional entertainment.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia (Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures)

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Moai statues, Easter Island, Chile

Around the World by Private Jet Circle the globe with top National Geographic experts on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.Traveling in the comfort of a private jet, encounter legendary places from Machu Picchu

and Tibet to Easter Island and the Taj Mahal. Experience natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Serengeti Plain, and the island paradise of Samoa.

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December 27, 2015–January 19, 2016:Wade DavisAnthropologist and National Geographic Explorer

Jack DaultonArt historian

Massimo BassanoNational Geographic photographer

January 21–February 13, 2016:Lee BergerPaleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence

David HarrisonAnthropologist and National Geographic Explorer

Jay DickmanPulitzer Prize–winning photographer

March 20–April 12, 2016:Rob HernandezWildlife ecologist and longtime National Geographic veteran

Tim JepsonNational Geographic writer and broadcaster

Jay Dickman (see above) will also join the March departure.

October 24–November 16, 2016:Don BeltAuthor and longtime National Geographic veteran

Sisse BrimbergNational Geographic photographer

Rob Hernandez (see above) will also join the October departure.

Itinerary–24 Days:December 27, 2015–January 19, 2016 | January 21–February 13, 2016**March 20–April 12, 2016 | October 24–November 16, 2016*

Home City/Orlando, Florida*Day 1. Meet experts, staff, and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at our hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Cusco and Machu Picchu or Trujillo and Chiclayo, PeruDays 2, 3, and 4. This morning, our private jet takes us to Lima, where we take a local flight to charming Cusco. Explore the Plaza de Armas and the Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking the city. Continue to Machu Picchu, an ancient citadel abandoned by the Inca and rediscovered in 1911. Excavated by Hiram Bingham with funding from the National Geographic Society, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. Instead of visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu, you may visit Peru’s north coast to see the temples of Chiclayo and Trujillo. Belmond Hotel Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco; or Libertador Trujillo and Belmond Miraflores Park

Easter Island, ChileDays 5 and 6. Travel 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile to Easter Island, an open-air museum of ancient stone villages, sanctuaries, and giant statues called moai. Explore the island’s treasures with resident archaeologists Edmundo Edwards, Patricia Vargas, and Claudio Cristino. Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa

Cross the International Date LineDay 7. From Easter Island we continue our voyage across the Pacific, crossing theinternational date line. We lose a day en route and arrive in Samoa the following evening.

Apia, SamoaDay 8. Samoa is one of the few places where pure Polynesian culture remainsessentially intact: tribal rituals and hierarchies are little changed from ancienttimes. Trace the coast of Samoa on a scenic drive, passing through charming seaside villages. Enjoy a traditional Polynesian feast and a fia fia, a colorful performance of Samoan dance and song. Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort

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*The October 2016 departure follows the itinerary shown above but begins and ends in Washington, D.C., with a welcome reception at National Geographic Society headquarters and hotel accommodations at The Hay-Adams.

**On the January 2016 departure, Myanmar will replace China and Tibet on Days 13-15.The experts above will accompany the entire expedition. See our website for full bios on all experts.

Easter Island, Chile

Orlando, Florida*

Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, Peru

Serengeti Plain or Ngorongoro Crater,

Tanzania

Marrakech, Morocco Petra and

Wadi Rum, Jordan

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Lhasa, Tibet**Xi’an, China**

Chengdu, China**

Angkor, Cambodia

Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rain Forest,

Australia

Apia, Samoa

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Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet

Lion, Serengeti, Tanzania The Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the Society’s research and exploration programs, which include archaeological excavations at an Inca ritual site near Cusco; a study on the response of the Great Barrier Reef to environmental stress; and the numerous programs of the Big Cats Initiative, including protection of endangered lions and cheetahs on Tanzania’s Masai Steppe.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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National Geographic Expeditions

Departure Dates: December 27, 2015–January 19, 2016January 21–February 13, 2016**March 20–April 12, 2016October 24–November 16, 2016*

Expedition Cost: 2015 $73,950 2016 $76,950

Prices are per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add $8,650 in 2015 and $8,950 in 2016. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the expedition cost. Airfare to and from Orlando, Florida or Washington, D.C. is not included.

The Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rain Forest, Australia Days 9 and 10. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, the largest known coral reef in the world and home to an exceptionally rich variety of marine life. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming in this magnificent ecosystem, or discover the natural wonders of the Daintree Rain Forest. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa

Angkor Wat or the Hidden Temples of CambodiaDays 11 and 12. Fly to Siem Reap, our base for exploring Angkor, the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. Survey Angkor Wat’s massive temple complex, and visit the royal city of Angkor Thom and the extraordinary Bayon Temple. Or explore the lost jungle temple of Beng Mea Lea and the ninth-century Roluous temple complex of Hariharalaya. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

Chengdu, China**Day 13. Travel to Chengdu, where we visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center and stay overnight before flying to Tibet. Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu

Lhasa, Tibet or Xi’an, China**Days 14 and 15. Depart by local flight to Lhasa. Visit the Jokhang Temple, the region’s oldest and most revered temple. The next day, venture into the fabled Potala Palace and the nearly 600-year-old Sera Monastery. Alternatively, you may choose to travel to Xi’an, China to view the famous terra-cotta warriors. The St. Regis Lhasa Resort or The Westin Xian

Taj Mahal or Fatehpur Sikri, IndiaDays 16 and 17. Return to Chengdu by local flight and continue on our private jet to Agra. See the majestic Taj Mahal, one of the world’s greatest monuments to love. Explore the Red Fort of Agra or meet with families in Kachhpura, a village of the Harijan people--otherwise known as “untouchables.” Instead of visiting the Taj Mahal, travel to Fatehpur Sikri, Mogul Emperor Akbar’s crowning architectural achievement. The Oberoi Amarvilás

The Serengeti Plain or Ngorongoro Crater, TanzaniaDays 18 and 19. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport and choose from two options: go deep into Serengeti National Park to witness the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa; or descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and observe the permanent population of about 25,000 animals in the largest unbroken caldera in the world. National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Meave or Louise Leakey joins us to discuss the family’s historic fossil finds. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

The Lost City of Petra and Wadi Rum, JordanDays 20 and 21. Visit Petra, the lost city of the Nabataeans. Hidden in Jordan’s deep canyons south of the Dead Sea, this remarkable site was founded more than 2,000 years ago and consists of elaborate buildings and tombs carved from sheer rock walls. On the last evening, gather for a festive Bedouin dinner. The following morning, travel to the beautiful desert landscape of Wadi Rum, exploring the spectacular rock formations known as the Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Mövenpick Resort Petra

Marrakech or the Atlas Mountains, MoroccoDays 22 and 23. Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to our hotel. The next day, see the Koutoubia Mosque and visit the Bahia Palace. Wander through the medina and the open-air market of Djemma el Fna, or take a stroll in the stunning Majorelle Garden. Tonight, gather for a festive farewell banquet with traditional entertainment. La Mamounia

Marrakech, Morocco/Orlando, Florida*/Home CityDay 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. For the October departure, which ends in Washington, D.C., complimentary accommodations will be provided at the Hyatt Dulles Airport Hotel for one night.

Petra, Jordan

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

*The October 2016 departure follows the itinerary shown above but begins and ends in Washington, D.C., with a welcome reception at National Geographic Society headquarters and hotel accommodations at The Hay-Adams.

**On the January 2016 departure, Myanmar will replace China and Tibet on Days 13-15.



A Maldivian man aboard a traditional dhoni, the Maldives

Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures:An Extraordinary Journey by Private Jet

Madagascar, Hawai‘i, Bali, the Maldives: the names alone conjure up images of exotic creatures and unique cultures, sparkling seas that lap white sands, and reefs

that swirl with dazzling marine life. Join eleven of National Geographic’s top scientists, photographers, and explorers to discover rich island cultures

from Tonga to Sri Lanka and incredible wildlife in remote places like the Maldives and Australia’s Kangaroo Island.

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Itinerary–25 Days: September 27–October 21, 2015

EXPERTS

Kenny BroadAnthropologist and National Geographic 2011 Explorer of the Year who will join us in Bali

Robin ConinghamArchaeologist and National Geographic grantee who will join us in Sri Lanka

Alexandra CousteauConservationist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in Fiji

Michael DavieEmmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and author who will join us in Australia

Luke DollarConservation scientist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in Madagascar

David DoubiletNational Geographic photographer who will accompany the entire expedition

Sylvia EarleOceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence who will join us in Australia

Flip NicklinMarine biologist and National Geographic wildlife photographer who will join us in Hawai‘i and Tonga

Andrea MarshallConservation biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in the Maldives

David HarrisonAnthropologist and National Geographic Explorer who will join us in Papua New Guinea

Tierney ThysMarine biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will accompany the entire expedition

Adelaide and Kangaroo Island,

Australia

Antananarivo, Madagascar

The Maldives

Sri Lanka

Bali, Indonesia

Papua, New Guinea

Honolulu, Hawai‘iKona, Hawai‘i

Vava‘u, Tonga

Fiji

Optional Underwater Photography Pre-Trip Extension with David DoubiletJoin David Doubilet on a two-night pre-trip adventure in Kona, Hawai‘i. He’ll share techniques for underwater photography before taking you diving or snorkeling to experience Hawai‘i’s incredible sea life. Conditions permitting, take a thrilling night dive in Kailua to marvel at the majestic manta rays that come to feed. Please call for details.

Home City/Kona, Hawai‘iSunday and Monday, September 27 and 28. Depart independently on a commercial flight to Hawai‘i. Meet experts, staff, and fellow travelers for a festive welcome dinner at our hotel. The next day, enjoy an in-flight talk by National Geographic wildlife photographer Flip Nicklin, who will accompany us to Tonga. We lose a day crossing the international date line. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i

Vava‘u, TongaTuesday and Wednesday, September 29 and 30. Immerse yourself in the island culture of Tonga, which traces its royal lineage back about 900 years. Take in spectacular ocean views on a chartered flight to the Vava‘u group, northern islands known for verdant hills and flawless beaches. Encounter incredible marine life while snorkeling Tonga’s pristine reefs, then set sail on turquoise seas, discovering coves and bays hidden among limestone cliffs. Scenic Hotel Tonga

Adelaide and Kangaroo Island, AustraliaThursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 1, 2, 3, and 4. Set out on a tour of Adelaide and enjoy lunch at a local winery in the Adelaide Hills before meeting Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Michael Davie. Then fly by local aircraft to Kangaroo Island, known as Australia’s Galápagos, where National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle joins us. From our base at the exquisite Southern Ocean Lodge, head out on a variety of excursions to discover the island’s native inhabitants, including Tammar wallabies and endemic kangaroos. Hilton Adelaide Hotel; Southern Ocean Lodge,Kangaroo Island

Dambulla, Sri LankaMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, October 5, 6, and 7. Fly via Jakarta, Indonesia to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Take a local flight to Habarana and continue overland to Dambulla to visit several of the island’s eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore Sigiriya, a fifth-century royal city built by King Kassapa I, and visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a cave monastery that has drawn pilgrims for more than 22 centuries. Meet National Geographic grantee Robin Coningham, who conducted excavations at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s earliest capital. The Kingsbury, Colombo; Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla


Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures: An Extraordinary Journey by Private Jet

Sifaka lemur, Madagascar

Huli Wigman, Papua New Guinea

Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the Society’s research and exploration programs, which include fossil studies on Kangaroo Island, where more than 25 well-preserved fossils of unknown species from the Cambrian period have been excavated; and a Hawai‘i-based study of the role of song in the social organization, communication, and breeding of humpback whales. Proceeds also help fund the Society’s Explorer Programs, which support researchers like wildlife biologist and photographer Tim Laman, whose documentation of every known species of bird of paradise resulted in a National Geographic museum exhibition and television documentary.

Rice fields below Gunung Agung, Bali

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Departure Date: September 27–October 21, 2015

Expedition Cost: $76,950

Price is per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add $8,950. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the expedition cost. Airfare to and from Hawai‘i is not included.

Juvenile clownfish, the Maldives

Antananarivo, MadagascarThursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 8, 9, and 10. An astonishing amountof biodiversity awaits in Madagascar. Thanks to its isolation from the African mainland, more than 80 percent of species in Madagascar are endemic. National Geographic Emerging Explorer and wildlife biologist Luke Dollar meets us here to discuss the island’s unique wildlife. Choose one of three excursions:

Walk through the rain forests of the Andasibe−Mantadia park complex on the lookout for indri, the largest species of lemur, whose eerie calls resonate in the canopy overhead. Or hike easy trails to waterfalls and volcanic lakes in Montagne d’Ambre National Park. Alternatively, discover some of the 1,800 floral species on the unspoiled Anjajavy Peninsula. Carlton Hotel; Andasibe Hotel, Le Domaine de Fontenay or Litchi Tree, or Anjajavy l’Hotel

The MaldivesSunday, Monday, and Tuesday, October 11, 12, and 13. A breathtaking arrayof marine creatures lives among radiant corals in the postcard-perfect seas of theMaldives. Settle into private overwater bungalows and wake up to magnificent ocean views. Then dip into translucent waters to snorkel or scuba dive in a dazzling underwater world of more than a thousand sea species. Or hop on a bicycle and enjoy the beautiful island scenery. National Geographic Emerging Explorer Andrea Marshall, one of the world’s leading experts on manta rays, joins us here. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

Bali, IndonesiaWednesday and Thursday, October 14 and 15. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of magical Bali, whose cultural landscape was declared a World Heritage site in 2012. Visit the Hindu temple of Pura Luhur Batukaru; explore Ubud, the island’s cultural and artistic center; or ride through the countryside atop an elephant. National Geographic 2011 Explorer of the Year and ecological anthropologist Kenny Broad joins us here to discuss his work on the relationships between ancient and modern civilizations and the environment. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Papua New GuineaFriday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 16, 17, and 18. In Port Moresby, meet National Geographic Explorer David Harrison, an anthropologist who has documented endangered languages in Papua New Guinea as part of the Society’s Enduring Voices Project. Then fly by local aircraft to one of four remote areas. Visit with the Melpa people in the Western Highlands, an area known for its orchid species and birds of paradise. Or head to the Southern Highlands, where the Huli Wigmen sport extravagant warrior headdresses. Alternatively, cruise the Sepik River basin, exploring the tropical lowland forest. Or explore Kokopo beach on New Britain Island. Airways Hotel; Rondon Ridge, Ambua Lodge, Karawari Lodge, or Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort

FijiMonday and Tuesday, October 19 and 20. On Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, take part in a traditional kava ceremony at the Kalevu Cultural Centre. Ride jet boats on the Sigatoka River or take a catamaran cruise around Natadola, stopping to swim and snorkel the reef. Here we are joined by National Geographic Emerging Explorer and conservationist Alexandra Cousteau. She will discuss her National Geographic-sponsored expedition, Blue Planet, which explored water issues all over the world to raise awareness about the importance of protecting freshwater bodies and oceans. In the evening, we celebrate the end of our journey with a festive farewell dinner featuring local music and dance, as well as a mesmerizing performance by Fiji’s famous firewalkers. Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, an InterContinental Resort

Fiji/Hawai‘i/Home CityWednesday, October 21. Board our private jet and depart for Hawai‘i. As we cross the international date line, we gain a day, and arrive in Honolulu on October 20. Enjoy a casual buffet dinner in the evening. The next day, connect with your commercial flight home. The Modern Honolulu

Legong dancers, Bali


Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures: An Extraordinary Journey by Private Jet

The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places

with Dr. Spencer WellsJoin geneticist, anthropologist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells

on an extraordinary private jet expedition, venturing off the beaten path to discover the enduring legacies of legendary civilizations that have shaped our shared human history. Following a specially crafted itinerary we developed with Spencer, explore sacred sites,

ancient cities, and astonishing cultural treasures from Uzbekistan and Mongolia to Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and beyond.

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U.S./London, EnglandThursday and Friday, May 12 and 13. Depart the U.S. independently on an overnight flight to London. The next day, meet experts, staff, and fellow travelers during a welcome reception and dinner. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Tbilisi, GeorgiaSaturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 14, 15, and 16. Get acquainted with Tbilisi’s Old City, visiting the Georgian Orthodox Sioni Cathedral. At the Georgian National Museum, enjoy a private tour and reception with paleoanthropologist and National Geographic grantee Dr. David Lordkipanidze, the museum’s director. Join David on an optional excursion to the archaeological site of Dmanisi, where he led the discovery of the earliest-known hominid remains outside of Africa. Explore the historic churches and monasteries of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mtskheta, or travel to the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe and visit Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin.Marriott Tbilisi Hotel

Samarqand, UzbekistanTuesday and Wednesday, May 17 and 18. The fabled city of Samarqand flourished in the 14th and 15th centuries under the rule of Tamerlane and his successors, who commissioned spectacular mosques and madrassas covered in blue tiles. Discover the city’s vibrant bazaars, and examine some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world on a stroll through Registan Square. Venture into Gur-e Amir and the Shah-i-Zinda complex of mosques and mausoleums, and see the turquoise domes of the Bibi Khanum mosque. Registan Plaza Hotel, Samarqand

Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi, Mongolia Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 19, 20, and 21. Our next stop is the land of Genghis Khan, where one of the world’s last nomadic cultures lives amid the stark beauty of the steppe. In Ulaanbaatar, explore the Gandan Monastery, one of the few monasteries to survive the anti-Buddhist attacks of the 1930s. Then take a private local flight to the majestic Gobi, where we’ll spend two nights at a traditional ger camp. In addition, visit with a nomad family and experience their way of life firsthand. At the fossil quarries of Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, hunt for dinosaur fossils with a local paleontologist. Or discover the stunning landscapes of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Blue Sky Hotel, Ulaanbaatar; Terelj Hotel or Three Camel Lodge

EXPERTS

Spencer WellsGeneticist, anthropologist, and National Geographic Explorer-in- Residence Spencer Wells has analyzed the DNA of thousands

of people living in isolated tribes around the world. He leads the landmark Genographic Project, a multiyear endeavor to chart the journey of our early ancestors as they populated the planet. Spencer earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and conducted postdoctoral work at Stanford and Oxford. He is the author of three books, The Journey of Man, Deep Ancestry, and Pandora’s Seed. His fieldwork has taken him to more than 80 countries, where he has worked with everyone from heads of government to tribal chieftains in places as remote as Chad, Tajikistan, and Papua New Guinea.

Gregory AndersonNational Geographic Explorer Gregory Anderson is a linguist and head of scientific research for the Society’s Enduring

Voices Project, which documents endangered languages and cultures around the world. Gregory is an experienced fieldworker and has worked on-site with speakers of languages on every inhabited continent. He has authored 10 books and more than 75 academic articles and was featured, along with National Geographic Explorer David Harrison, in the acclaimed documentary film The Linguists.

Bob KristNational Geographic photographer Bob Krist has shot several articles for National Geographic magazine and more

than 30 articles for National Geographic Traveler, where he is a contributing editor. His many assignments have taken him to all seven continents and have earned him awards in the Pictures of the Year, Communication Arts, and World Press Photo competitions. His book Travel Photography: Documenting the World’s People and Places was published as a part of the Digital Masters series.

The experts above will accompany the entire expedition.

Yangon (Rangoon), Inle Lake, and Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Colombo and Dambulla,

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Addis Ababa and Lalibela,

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Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel

London, England

Tbilisi, GeorgiaGobi

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Samarqand, Uzbekistan



Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the Society’s research and exploration programs, which include a two-month trek to summit the highest Himalaya peak in Myanmar, a study of the endemic species revealed on Uzbekistan’s Ustjurt Plateau, and the excavation of a Middle Bronze Age palace in Israel. Proceeds also support the groundbreaking research of Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells through our Explorer Programs.

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Registan Square, Samarqand, Uzbekistan

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Price is per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add $8,250. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the expedition cost. Airfare to and from London is not included.

Yangon (Rangoon), Inle Lake, and Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 22, 23, 24, and 25. Our visit begins at Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda, a dazzling structure that has dominated the city’s skyline for more than a thousand years. Take a private local flight to remote Inle Lake, home to the floating gardens, stilt houses, and markets of the Intha people. Learn about their traditional weaving and blacksmithing methods, watch fishermen poling their skiffs with one leg, and visit Nga Phe Chaung Monastery. Fly to the ancient capital of Bagan and explore its extraordinary plain, dotted with thousands of temples, stupas, and monasteries. Traders Hotel, Yangon; Aureum Resort & Spa, Inle Lake; and Aureum Palace Hotel, Bagan

Dambulla, Sri LankaThursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 26, 27, and 28. We fly next to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s colorful capital. Take a private local flight to Habarana and continue overland to Dambulla. From our base at a stunning lakeside hotel, set out to visit several World Heritage sites: the rock fortress of Sigiriya, a wonder of ancient engineering; the cave temples of Dambulla, a Buddhist pilgrimage site; and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, where many ruins date from the 12th century. Amaya Lake, Dambulla and Signature by Amaya

Addis Ababa and Lalibela, EthiopiaSunday and Monday, May 29 and 30. Ethiopia is home to diverse religions, distinct tribal cultures, evidence of some of the earliest humans, and an array of archaeological treasures. In the capital city of Addis Ababa, pay a visit to the National Museum of Ethiopia. Then travel by local air to the northern town of Lalibela, an important pilgrimage center of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church—one of the oldest Christian sects in the world. At this fascinating World Heritage site, stroll among 11 breathtaking subterranean churches that were carved out of bedrock in the 13th century. Sheraton Addis

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, IsraelTuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 31, June 1 and 2. Fly by private jet to Tel Aviv and continue overland to Jerusalem, a city that holds a rich spiritual meaning to many faiths. We will visit a number of holy sites in the Old City and learn about their significance to Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Face the Western Wall, one of the most sacred Jewish sites, and touch its ancient stones; wander through the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which, according to tradition, houses the tomb of Jesus; and visit the Temple Mount, capped by the gleaming cupola of the Dome of the Rock, where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended into heaven. The next day, head into the desert to Masada, King Herod’s fortress perched dramatically atop a plateau. King David Hotel, Jerusalem

London, England/U.S.Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4. Return by private jet to London and celebrate our adventure with a farewell dinner. The next day, transfer to the airport for your commercial flight home. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Lalibela, Ethiopia

Jerusalem, Israel

Fresco, Golden Temple of Dambulla



Wildlife of the World by Private Jet Set off on the ultimate wildlife adventure with top National Geographic experts, and encounter an

incredible array of the world’s legendary creatures. As we explore Rwanda, Borneo, Madagascar, and more, our zoologists, naturalists, and conservationists share their insights on endangered animals, and on the research and fieldwork underway to help ensure their survival for generations to come.

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Itinerary–23 Days: February 20–March 13, 2016

U.S./Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, South Africa: African Penguins and Great White SharksSaturday, Sunday, and Monday, February 20, 21, and 22. Depart the U.S. independently on an overnight flight to Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. Here, the sheer slopes of Table Mountain rise above vineyards, charming suburbs, and gardens filled with exotic plant life. Upon arrival, gather for a welcome dinner where we’ll enjoy a talk by National Geographic Emerging Explorer Steve Boyes, who has studied wildlife rehabilitation and biodiversity across South Africa.

The next day, choose from several options. Set out for an invigorating adventure at sea, cruising to an area where great white sharks come to feed. Watch these powerful predators from the deck, or dare to encounter them from the safety of an underwater cage for an unparalleled view of the action beneath the surface. Alternatively, travel by helicopter to the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point of Africa. Drive back through the stunning Cape Peninsula, stopping at Boulders Beach, one of the few places on Earth where African penguins can be closely observed in their natural habitat. A third option takes you to Robben Island, the UNESCO World Heritage site where Nelson Mandela and other political leaders were imprisoned. One&Only, Cape Town

Rwanda: Mountain Gorillas or ChimpanzeesTuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 23, 24, and 25. Board our private jet for the flight to Rwanda, where we set out on a thrilling trek through bamboo forests in Volcanoes National Park to find and observe mountain gorillas. Learn about these endangered creatures from primatologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Elizabeth Lonsdorf, vice president for education and outreach for the International Primatological Society. As an alternative, go on a hike in Nyungwe National Park to see chimpanzees, or fly by helicopter over the Virunga volcanoes and visit the Akilah Institute for Women, an inspiring vocational education and leadership program. Kigali Serena Hotel; Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Nyungwe Forest Lodge

The Maldives: Turtles, Dolphins, and Coral ReefsFriday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 26, 27, and 28. The island paradise of the Maldives is surrounded by colorful coral reefs that teem with marine life. Take a cruise with marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle, who will discuss her efforts to restore health and productivity to the oceans by promoting the creation of marine protected areas. Go snorkeling in the pristine waters, or certified divers may join Sylvia on a deep-water dive. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

See our website for full bios on all experts.

Steve Boyes Zoologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in South Africa

Luke Dollar Conservation scientist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in South Africa

Sylvia EarleOceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence who will join us in the Maldives

Kristofer HelgenZoologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will accompany the entire expedition

Sandesh Kadur Author, photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in India

Tim Laman Biologist and National Geographicphotographer who will join us in Malaysian Borneo

Elizabeth Lonsdorf Primatologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who will join us in Rwanda

Mireya MayorPrimatologist, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and Nat Geo WILD host who will join us in Madagascar

Ami Vitale National Geographic photographer who will accompany the entire expedition

Cape Town, South Africa

Sabi Sand Game Reserveand Johannesburg,

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Jaipur and Ranthambore National Parkor Kanha National Park, India

Kigali and VolcanoesNational Park

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Sandakan,Kabili-Sepilok

Nature Reserve,Malaysian Borneo



Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the Society’s research and exploration programs, including many projects led by the experts who will accompany us. We have helped support Luke Dollar’s studies of the fossa and other carnivores endemic to Madagascar, as well as the monitoring of endangered Cape parrots by National Geographic Emerging Explorer Steve Boyes.

Bengal tiger, Ranthambore National Park, India

Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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Price is per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add $8,950. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the expedition cost. Airfare to Cape Town and from Johannesburg, South Africa is not included.

Hawksbill turtle, the Maldives

Malaysian Borneo: Orangutans and Proboscis MonkeysMonday, and Tuesday, February 29 and March 1. Our flight to Borneo lands in Sandakan, our base for excursions into the island’s lush tropical wilderness. Come face-to-face with orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in the Kabili-Sepilok Nature Reserve. Then glide along the Kinabatangan River as it wends its way through the mangroves of the Abai Forest Reserve and search for the elusive and endangered proboscis monkey. Learn about the local wildlife from field biologist and National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman, who landed his first National Geographic magazine assignment working in the rain forests of Borneo. Four Points Sheraton, Sandakan

India: Wildlife SanctuariesWednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 2, 3, and 4. Land in Jaipur and spend two full days on unforgettable game drives in some of India’s top wildlife parks. Travel through the former hunting grounds of the maharajas of Jaipur in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park, or discover Kanha National Park’s bamboo forests and grassy plains, the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Both of these parks were created to preserve the native habitat of the majestic Bengal tiger, and though these cats are notoriously difficult to spot, our expert naturalists will lead us deep into the bush in hopes of catching a glimpse of these elusive creatures, as well as leopards, wild boars, sloth bears, sambar deer, and some 200 native species of birds. Meet with National Geographic Emerging Explorer Sandesh Kadur, a wildlife filmmaker, to hear how his films and photographs have spread awareness worldwide of India’s wild places and the need to preserve them. Aman-i-Khás or Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore National Park; or Banjaar Tola, Kanha National Park

Madagascar: LemursSaturday, Sunday, and Monday, March 5, 6, and 7. Thanks to its isolation from the African mainland, more than 80 percent of species in Madagascar are endemic. Primatologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mireya Mayor meets us here to discuss her discovery of a mouse lemur and her work to protect wild habitats on the island. Choose between two excursions:

Walk through the rain forests of the Andasibe−Mantadia park complex on the lookout for indri, the largest species of lemur, whose eerie calls resonate in the canopy overhead. Or hike easy trails to waterfalls and volcanic lakes in Montagne d’Ambre National Park. Carlton Hotel; Andasibe Hotel or Vakona Forest Lodge; or Le Domaine de Fontenay or Litchi Tree

South Africa: The “Big Five”Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 8, 9, and 10. Return to South Africa to cap off the adventure with an unforgettable safari. Our private jet arrives in Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, where we transfer to smaller aircraft and fly to the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, considered by many to be one of the best places in the world to see leopards up close. Meet with wildlife biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Luke Dollar, who has done extensive research on African predators and currently manages the Society’s Big Cats Initiative. Steve Boyes also rejoins us here to discuss his efforts to end the wild-caught bird trade and restore forest habitats in Africa. Embark on morning and late-afternoon game drives in open vehicles, exploring open grasslands and dense riverine bush for a chance to see the “Big Five” (leopards, lions, African elephants, Cape buffaloes, and rhinoceroses), as well as giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, and hundreds of bird species. Singita Boulders Lodge, Singita Ebony Lodge, or Londolozi, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Johannesburg, South Africa/U.S.Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 11, 12, and 13. Fly by local charter to Johannesburg, where we enjoy a festive farewell dinner. The following day transfer to the airport to connect to your commercial flight home, arriving the next day. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff

Rose-ringed parakeet, Ranthambore National Park, India




Delve into the worlds of emperors and exiles, Arctic explorers and fossil-finders, and nomads of the desert and the ice as you circumnavigate the northern hemisphere by private jet. Explore Japan’s exquisite spiritual

architecture amid the gardens and shrines of Kyoto and Nara. Experience nomadic life in Mongolia’s Gobi and trace Russian history in St. Petersburg and Irkutsk. Then head further north to encounter Norway’s

fjords, Iceland’s wondrous geology, and the glittering glaciers and icebergs of Greenland.

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Home City/Seattle, WashingtonFriday and Saturday, August 19 and 20. Meet experts, staff, and fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner at our hotel, located in the heart of downtown near Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Space Needle. The next day, depart for Japan, and lose a day crossing the international date line. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Kyoto and Nara, JapanSunday, Monday, and Tuesday, August 21, 22, and 23. After landing in Osaka, travel to Kyoto, home to UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples, shrines, and gardens that vividly recall the glory of Old Japan. Visit Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion, the wooden temple of Sanjusangendo, the striking torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the palaces and gardens of Nijō Castle. In ancient Nara, an imperial capital of Japan, see the Tōdai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building, and peruse an outstanding collection of sacred Buddhist art at Kōhfukuji National Treasure Museum. Stroll along an enchanting path to the Kasuga Grand Shrine, passing by 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel or Hiiragiya, Kyoto

Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi, MongoliaWednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 24, 25, and 26. Our next stop is the land of Genghis Khan, where one of the world’s last nomadic cultures lives amid the stark beauty of the steppe. In Ulaanbaatar, explore the Gandan Monastery, one of the few monasteries to survive the communist religious purges in the 1930s. Then take a private local flight to the majestic Gobi, where we’ll spend two nights at a traditional ger (tent) camp. In addition, visit with a nomad family and experience their way of life firsthand. At the fossil quarries of Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, hunt for dinosaur fossils with a local paleontologist. Or discover the stunning landscapes of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower, Ulaanbaatar; Terelj Hotel or Three Camel Lodge

Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, RussiaSaturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28. After the Decembrist Revolt in 1825, exiled nobility settled in Siberia, bringing culture and infrastructure to cities like Irkutsk. Follow their footsteps on a walk through the central square, where traditional wooden houses stand out in bright shades of blue and green—the colors of Siberia. Visit the Church of Our Saviour, the oldest stone structure in Irkutsk, and wander among the tombs of famous Siberians at the Znamenskaya cathedral. Delve into the city’s pivotal role in Russian history at the Monument to Russian Pioneers of Siberia. The next day, cruise Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as the world’s oldest and deepest lake. In the evening, enjoy a classical concert at the Volkonsky Manor, once the center of social life for the exiled Decembrists. Courtyard by Marriott, Irkutsk City Center

EXPERTSWade DavisNational Geographic Explorer Wade Davis is an anthropologist, writer, photographer, and filmmaker whose work has taken him to

remote places from the Amazon to the Arctic to learn about and record complex cultures. Wade is the author of 17 books, including One River, The Wayfinders, The Sacred Headwaters, and Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest, which won the prestigious 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize. His many film credits include Light at the Edge of the World, a documentary series produced for the National Geographic Channel. An Honorary Member of the Explorers Club, Wade received their highest award, the Explorers Medal, in 2011. He was also awarded the Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2009 and, in 2012, the David Fairchild Medal for botanical exploration.

Jan NijmanA former member of National Geographic’s Committee for Research and Exploration, geographer Jan Nijman has

traveled the world supporting the Society’s research projects and working on his own grants from National Geographic and the National Science Foundation. Jan currently chairs the Society’s Global Exploration Fund–Northern Europe and directs the Centre for Urban Studies at the University of Amsterdam. A Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Miami, Jan is the author of four books and more than 80 publications that have appeared in international journals. A Netherlands native, Jan speaks five languages and has received numerous awards, including the Nystrom Prize, the University of Miami’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Chris RainierNational Geographic Explorer and acclaimed documentary photographer Chris Rainier specializes in documenting

indigenous cultures around the world. Chris was co-founder of the Society’s All Roads Photography Program; serves as a contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine; and is a co-director of the Enduring Voices Project, which documents vanishing languages and cultures. He is the founder and director of the International Program for Traditional Knowledge and Sustainability at Arizona’s Global Institute for Sustainability and also directs the Last Mile Technology Program, which empowers endangered cultures to save their ancient traditions through modern technology. His numerous awards include the Lowell Thomas Award, given by the Explorers Club, and he was recently elected a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society in London.

The experts above will accompany the entire expedition.

Seattle, WashingtonBoston, Massachusetts

Reykjavík, Iceland

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)

St. Petersburg, Russia

Tromsø, Norway

Irkutsk, RussiaUlaanbaatar, Mongolia

Osaka and Kyoto, Japan

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Proceeds from our expeditions help fund the Society’s research and exploration programs, which include a study on the evolution of freshwater fauna in Lake Baikal, the oldest and largest lake in the world; an archaeological survey of prehistoric human populations in the Gobi, where burial mounds and cave burials have yielded extremely well-preserved human remains; and research into the interactions of lava and glaciers resulting from the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano in 2010.

The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík, Iceland

Torii gates, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

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Price is per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add $8,250. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the expedition cost. Airfare to Seattle and from Boston is not included.

St. Petersburg, RussiaMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 29, 30, and 31. Designed by Peter the Great in the 18th century to rival the cities of Europe, elegant St. Petersburg still entices travelers with its magnificent palaces, superb art collections, and riveting history. At the lavishly restored Catherine Palace, marvel at the magnificent Amber Room, then delve into the world-renowned art collection at the State Hermitage Museum and examine jewels and the works of Fabergé at its Treasure Galleries. Stroll through the gardens of Peterhof, the tsar’s homage to Versailles. Tour Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s oldest structure, to see the stunning grounds and historic cathedral, topped with a needle-thin spire. Attend a performance at one of St. Petersburg’s grand theaters, or discover the Neva and its tributary canals during an evening boat cruise before a gala dinner. Hotel Astoria, St. Petersburg

Tromsø, Norway Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2. In the 19th century, Tromsø was the cosmopolitan jewel in northern Norway’s crown, provisioning Russian, British, Dutch, and German ships before they departed on Arctic hunting expeditions. Take a short tour of the city and sample some traditional Norwegian specialties for lunch before embarking on a cruise through the fjords and bays of the Tromsø archipelago. End your journey with dinner at the old fishing village of Sommarøy. The next day, drive along the rugged coastline and enjoy a delectable lunch at a local restaurant. Ride a cable car to the summit of Mount Storsteinen, where you can admire the views over the city, fjords, and islands with icy peaks rising in the distance. Or travel into the mountains for an easy hike. Scandic Ishavshotel, Tromsø

Reykjavík, IcelandSaturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 3, 4, and 5. In Iceland’s vibrant capital of Reykjavík, explore the Old City and the traditional wooden houses of the Árbær Open Air Museum. Relax in the geothermic hot springs of the Blue Lagoon, whose warm, mineral-rich waters have long eased the muscles and raised the spirits of travelers. At Thingvellir, stand astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. See the geothermal fields of Geysir, home to hot springs, mud pots, and boiling pools; and feel the mist on your face at the majestic Gullfoss. You’ll also have time to choose your own adventure, including visiting a geothermal power plant, hiking through a nature reserve, or snowmobiling on a glacier. Hotel Borg, Reykjavík

Ilulissat, GreenlandTuesday and Wednesday, September 6 and 7. Our next stop is Kangerlussuaq, a town of about 500 residents in western Greenland founded as a military base during World War II and now a hub of scientific research. Continue by charter flight north to the remote town of Ilulissat, which abuts the massive Ilulissat Icefjord, the source of many of the icebergs in Greenlandic waters. Cruise through the mist among craggy icebergs at the mouth of the fjord, take an easy walk along the ice fjord, and meet a dogsled team. Or take a longer guided hike alongside the massive glacier to the Inuit village of Sermermiut, or visit the brightly colored houses and church of a tiny hunting and fishing settlement. Arctic Hotel, Ilulissat

Greenland/Boston, Massachusetts/Home CityThursday and Friday, September 8 and 9. Fly to Boston and celebrate with a festive farewell dinner. The next day, connect with your commercial flight home. Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Mongolian woman in traditional clothing

Geothermal field, Geysir, Iceland

Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia



INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following information carefully. By registering for a National Geographic Expedition (the or an “expedition”), the Participant agrees to the Operator-Participant Contract and Terms and Conditions herein (the “Agreement”). In order to secure your reservation on an 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 The National Geographic Society will provide educational enrichment for National Geographic Expeditions as a sponsoring organization and has licensed TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc. (henceforth referred to as “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, Celebrating Exploration with National Geographic, Oceans Wonders and Island Cultures, The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells, and Wildlife of the World private jet expeditions. The Tour Operator is responsible to you for arranging and providing all the services and accommodations offered in connection with an 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 the expedition.

EXPEDITION PRICESExpedition Trip dates Price per person Single Supplement Second Payment Due Final Payment DueAround the World 12/27/15–1/19/16 $73,950 $8,650 April 27, 2015 Aug. 27, 2015Around the World 1/21/16–2/13/16 $76,950 $8,950 May 21, 2015 Sept. 21, 2015Around the World by Private Jet 3/20-4/12/16 $76,950 $8,950 NGATW3-16 XXXAround the World by Private Jet 10/24-11/16/16 $76,950 $8,950 NGATW5-16 XXXWonders of the North by Private Jet 8/19-9/9/16 $67,950 $8,250 NGATWN-16 XXXOceans Wonders 9/27/15–10/21/15 $76,950 $8,950 Jan 25, 2015 May 27, 2015The Human Journey 5/12/16–6/4/16 $67,950 $8,250 Sept. 11, 2015 Jan. 12, 2016Wildlife of the World 2/20/16–3/13/16 $76,950 $8,950 June 19, 2015 Oct. 19, 2015Reservations and Payments: To reserve your place on an expedition, complete the Reservation Form and return it with your deposit of $2,500 per person. The deposit may be made by check; wire transfer; or by a major credit card, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. If you pay your initial deposit by credit card, it is fully refundable until you sign the Reservation Form. The second payment of $15,000 per person and final payment are payable by check or wire transfer only, made out to a secure escrow account. For the second and final payments, please make checks payable to the escrow account associated with your trip (as outlined on the Reservation Form), following the payment schedule associated with your trip as noted above. Mail or fax the Reservation Form to National Geographic Expeditions, 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, Washington 98121; fax: 206-447-7717; or call 1-800-224-1894. If an expedition is fully booked when your reservation is received, your payment will be returned within 7 days, or with your authorization, the Tour Operator can retain the deposit and place your name on a waiting list in the event other passengers cancel their reservations. Even if you authorize the Tour Operator to put your name on a waiting list and retain your deposit, the Tour Operator will notify you within 7 days if the expedition is still fully booked.

Security Agreement: Your payments are held in an escrow account at The Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”), 601 Union Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101-1342. Participants are protected by a Letter of Credit #592 issued by TCBW (the “Security Agreement”). Any claims against this Security Agreement must be filed with the Tour Operator or TCBW 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 the first destination in the itinerary, and returns to the last destination in the itinerary, as indicated in the catalog. Deluxe or best available accommodations and all applicable taxes in the destinations and options as indicated in the catalog, from arrival at the first hotel through departure from the last hotel. All meals are included, beginning with the welcome dinner on the first night of the expedition, ending with the last meal on the last day of the expedition (varies per trip). 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 (which includes minimal accident/sickness/baggage 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 are included. Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total expedition price will be at your discretion. Except for “major changes” as described below, 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, name and location of hotels, length of stay at each hotel, and other ground accommodations and services, are set forth in the itineraries, which are by this reference expressly incorporated into this Agreement.

What Is Not Included in the Price: Commercial airfare from your home city to the first city of an expedition and from the last city of an expedition 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 Society 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/duffle 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 such as a backpack, purse, camera, and/or laptop. On the Celebrating Exploration with National Geographic expedition, you will fly on local charters in Botswana, and your total luggage may not exceed 22 pounds. 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, 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 expeditions will be Thomson Airways, Wigmore House/Wigmore Place, Wigmore Lane, Bedfordshire, Luton LU2 9TN England or TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd, Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, United Kingdom. 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 an 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 schedule. All requests for refunds must be sent to us in writing via mail, fax, or email. All cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. If your cancellation notice is received within the timeframe below, you will receive a refund of all deposits minus the per person cancellation fee.

Number of Days Prior to Departure: Per Person Cancellation Fee: 240 or more days $1,000 180-239 days $5,000 120-179 days $15,000 119 or fewer days No refund Refunds will be made within 14 days of receipt of your notice of cancellation. 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 post-expedition 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Itinerary Changes: The itineraries and staff are subject to modification and change by the National Geographic Society 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 Society 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 during the 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 an expedition, the Participant agrees to allow his/her likeness to be used by the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society-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 the National Geographic Society a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use any Expedition Materials provided to the National Geographic Society 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 the National Geographic Society.

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 Expeditions nor the Tour Operator, nor any of their respective owners, 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, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with an 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 an expedition or any activities which may take place during an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an expedition and reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to withdraw any part or all of an 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 there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, USA 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 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, first-served 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.

Visas and Entry Permits: To participate in an 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 predeparture documents.

Health Requirements: These are active trips, which require you to make a realistic assessment of your health. Prior to traveling, we recommend that you visit your personal physician for a checkup so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. 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 (7,500 feet above sea level and higher), 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 these itineraries. Proof of yellow fever inoculation is required on some of the expeditions in this catalog. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. 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.

Eligibility: Participation in a National Geographic Expedition is a benefit of membership in the National Geographic Society. Membership dues for 2014 are $39. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for an expedition.

The Tour Operator is a Registered Seller of Travel in Washington (#602-320-265), a California Seller of Travel (#2071584-30), an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, and is endorsed by IATAN, the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (#50-755585). The Tour Operator’s Dunn & Bradstreet D-U-N-S number is 17-084-7961.

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Operator-Participant Contract and Terms and Conditions

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INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the following information carefully. By registering for a National Geographic Expedition (the or an “expedition”), the Participant agrees to the Operator-Participant Contract and Terms and Conditions herein (the “Agreement”). In order to secure your reservation on an 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 CONTRACTThe National Geographic Society will provide educational enrichment for National Geographic Expeditions as a sponsoring organization and has licensed TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc. (henceforth referred to as “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, Oceans Wonders and Island Cultures, The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells, Wildlife of the World by Private Jet, and Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route private jet expeditions. The Tour Operator is responsible to you for arranging and providing all the services and accommodations offered in connection with an 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 the expedition.

EXPEDITION PRICESExpedition Trip dates Price per person Single Supplement Second Payment Due Final Payment DueAround the World 12/27/15–1/19/16 $73,950 $8,650 April 27, 2015 Aug. 27, 2015Around the World 1/21/16–2/13/16 $76,950 $8,950 May 21, 2015 Sept. 21, 2015Around the World 3/20/16–4/12/16 $76,950 $8,950 July 20, 2015 Nov. 20, 2015Around the World 10/24/16–11/16/16 $76,950 $8,950 Feb. 24, 2016 June 24, 2016Oceans Wonders 9/27/15–10/21/15 $76,950 $8,950 Jan. 25, 2015 May 27, 2015The Human Journey 5/12/16–6/4/16 $67,950 $8,250 Sept. 11, 2015 Jan. 12, 2016Wildlife of the World 2/20/16–3/13/16 $76,950 $8,950 June 19, 2015 Oct. 19, 2015Around the World: Northern 8/19/16–9/9/16 $67,950 $8,250 Dec. 18, 2015 April 19, 2016 Reservations and Payments: To reserve your place on an expedition, complete the Reservation Form and return it with your deposit of $2,500 per person. The deposit may be made by check; wire transfer; or by a major credit card, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. If you pay your initial deposit by credit card, it is fully refundable until you sign the Reservation Form. The second payment of $15,000 per person and final payment are payable by check or wire transfer only, made out to a secure escrow account. For the second and final payments, please make checks payable to the escrow account associated with your trip (as outlined on the Reservation Form), following the payment schedule associated with your trip as noted above. Mail or fax the Reservation Form to National Geographic Expeditions, 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, Washington 98121; fax: 206-447-7717; or call 1-800-224-1894. If an expedition is fully booked when your reservation is received, your payment will be returned within 7 days, or with your authorization, the Tour Operator can retain the deposit and place your name on a waiting list in the event other passengers cancel their reservations. Even if you authorize the Tour Operator to put your name on a waiting list and retain your deposit, the Tour Operator will notify you within 7 days if the expedition is still fully booked.

Security Agreement: Your payments are held in an escrow account at The Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”), 601 Union Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, Washington 98101-1342. Participants are protected by a Letter of Credit #592 issued by TCBW (the “Security Agreement”). Any claims against this Security Agreement must be filed with the Tour Operator or TCBW 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 the first destination in the itinerary, and returns to the last destination in the itinerary, as indicated in the catalog. Deluxe or best available accommodations and all applicable taxes in the destinations and options as indicated in the catalog, from arrival at the first hotel through departure from the last hotel. All meals are included, beginning with the welcome dinner on the first night of the expedition and ending with the last meal on the last day of the expedition (varies per trip). 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 (which includes minimal accident/sickness/baggage 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 are included. Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total expedition price will be at your discretion. Except for “major changes” as described below, 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, name and location of hotels, length of stay at each hotel, and other ground accommodations and services, are set forth in the itineraries, which are by this reference expressly incorporated into this Agreement.

What Is Not Included in the Price: Commercial airfare from your home city to the first city of an expedition and from the last city of an expedition 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 Society 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/duffle 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 such as a backpack, purse, camera, and/or laptop. 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, 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 expeditions will be Thomson Airways, Wigmore House/Wigmore Place, Wigmore Lane, Bedfordshire, Luton LU2 9TN England or TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd, Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, United Kingdom. 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 an 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 schedule. All requests for refunds must be sent to us in writing via mail, fax, or email. All cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. If your cancellation notice is received within the timeframe below, you will receive a refund of all deposits minus the per person cancellation fee.

Number of Days Prior to Departure: Per Person Cancellation Fee: 240 or more days $1,000 180-239 days $5,000 120-179 days $15,000 119 or fewer days No refund Refunds will be made within 14 days of receipt of your notice of cancellation. 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 post-expedition 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Itinerary Changes: The itineraries and staff are subject to modification and change by the National Geographic Society 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 Society 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 during the 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 an expedition, the Participant agrees to allow his/her likeness to be used by the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society-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 the National Geographic Society a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use any Expedition Materials provided to the National Geographic Society 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 the National Geographic Society.

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 Expeditions nor the Tour Operator, nor any of their respective owners, 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, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with an 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 an expedition or any activities which may take place during an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an expedition and reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to withdraw any part or all of an 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 there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, USA 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 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, first-served 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.

Visas and Entry Permits: To participate in an 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 predeparture documents.

Health Requirements: These are active trips, which require you to make a realistic assessment of your health. Prior to traveling, we recommend that you visit your personal physician for a checkup so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. 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 (7,500 feet above sea level and higher), 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 these itineraries. Proof of yellow fever inoculation is required on some of the expeditions in this catalog. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. 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.

Eligibility: Participation in a National Geographic Expedition is a benefit of membership in the National Geographic Society. Membership dues for 2015 are $39. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for an expedition.

The Tour Operator is a Registered Seller of Travel in Washington (#602-320-265), a California Seller of Travel (#2071584-30), an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, and is endorsed by IATAN, the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (#50-755585). The Tour Operator’s Dunn & Bradstreet D-U-N-S number is 17-084-7961.

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Operator-Participant Contract and Terms and Conditions

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❏ Around the World by Private Jet December 27, 2015–January 19, 2016 $73,950 $8,650 NGATW6-15❏ Around the World by Private Jet January 21–February 13, 2016 $76,950 $8,950 NGATW1-16❏ Around the World by Private Jet March 20–April 12, 2016 $76,950 $8,950 NGATW3-16❏ Around the World by Private Jet October 24–November 16, 2016 $76,950 $8,950 NGATW5-16❏ Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures September 27–October 21, 2015 $76,950 $8,950 NGISL2-15❏ The Human Journey May 12–June 4, 2016 $67,950 $8,250 NGS-16❏ Wildlife of the World by Private Jet February 20–March 13, 2016 $76,950 $8,950 NGW-16❏ Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route August 19–September 9, 2016 $67,950 $8,250 NGATWN-16

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2015/2016

Private Jet Expeditions

3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121

• Around the World by Private Jet

• Ocean Wonders and Island Cultures

• The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples and Sacred Places with Dr. Spencer Wells

• Wildlife of the World by Private Jet

• Around the World by Private Jet: The Northern Route

Documents

NG 2015-16 Private Jet Catalog