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For details or to reserve:http://jhu.orbridge.com

(866) 639-0079

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 – OCTOBER 01, 2017

TORONTO TO VANCOUVER BY RAILTORONTO TO VANCOUVER BY RAILDiscover the majestic beauty of Canada on a nostalgic rail journey that brings back thegolden age of train travel.Embark upon a journey that many travelers spend their lives dreaming about as you travelacross Canada by rail. Begin in charismatic Toronto, where you'll visit the awe-inspiringNiagara Falls and an Ontario winery before boarding VIA Rail's The Canadian. Then enjoythe comforts of your cabin as the train winds its way through breathtaking landscapes: thecentral Canadian prairies, Canadian Rockies, and Pacific Northwest. Delight in themagnificent views from the dome car and indulge in inspired meals prepared by onboardchefs.

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime train trip across Canada—a journey from Toronto across the expanse of five provinces,through the Canadian Rockies and into the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy upgraded Prestige Class premium accommodationsonboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, providing the perfect combination of modern and elegant cabins, private conciergeservice, delightful meals prepared by onboard chefs, all-inclusive bar service, and observation cars that allow forunobstructed viewing of Canada’s great wilderness.

This is what travel was meant to be. And with time to also explore Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Vancouver, it’s a uniqueopportunity to get to know the beauty and history of our northern neighbor.

Space is limited. With significant savings of more than $1,000 per couple, we anticipate this program will fill quickly, so becertain to reserve your spot today and share this brochure with family and friends who may be interested in traveling withyou. Please reserve online at http://jhu.orbridge.com, by phone at (866) 639-0079 or by returning the enclosedreservation form.

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We hope you will join us!

Kind regards,

Marguerite Jones, A&S ‘74, Bus ‘88Travel Program Director, Office of Alumni Relations The Johns Hopkins University

Please note: The information contained in this document is current as of 12/15/2016

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Program Highlights:Experience the thundering beauty of Niagara Falls up close, with the spray onyour face and your skilled captain guiding you safely close to its amazing power.

Dine at the top of Toronto—delight in a three-course dinner at 360 Restaurantwithin iconic CN Tower, featuring a revolving view of Toronto more than 1,150feet below.

Enjoy the serenity of travel by rail as you spend three full days unplugged fromthe outside world, with the beauty of the Canadian wilderness unfolding beforeyou.

Relax at leisure within your private Prestige Class stateroom—providing 50%more living space than other class cabins—featuring a picture window that's60% larger than standard cabin windows, a leather couch by day that transformsinto a comfortable double bed with luxury linens by night, heated floors andwalls, private en suite bathroom with shower, flat screen TV with video selection,and turndown service. Prestige Class amenities also include personalizedconcierge service, priority seating in the dining car, and complimentary snacksand drinks in the Park car 24-hours a day.

Awake each day to majestic, panoramic views outside your cabin's picturewindow. Inside The Canadian, many amenities await you among the first-class,art deco style cars, with abundant leisure time to enjoy them all.

From your stateroom, or from seats in the Prestige Park lounge and dome cars,admire the vastness and diversity of Canada—starting at the shores of LakeOntario, traversing across five provinces—including expansive prairies and theCanadian Rockies—and ending in Vancouver.

Savor the best in Canadian cuisine with a selection of local and regionalspecialties prepared by onboard chefs and served on the dining car’s elegantchina. Three-course lunches and five-course dinners include specialties like VealChop with Cajun Spices, Canadian Lake Trout, and Pan-Seared Duck, servedwith complimentary beer or wine.

Learn about the landscape, history, and people of Canada's provinces throughonboard lectures and presentations.

For a grand finish, cosmopolitan Vancouver awaits, with its renowned sights andfabulous seafood.

What's Included: 2 nights hotel accommodations; 4 nights accommodations inPrestige Class onboard VIA Rail's The Canadian; 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5dinners including special welcome dinner and a farewell lunch; full guidingservices of an Orbridge Travel Director; gratuities for Orbridge Travel Director,onboard guides, drivers, porters, housekeeping staff, VIA Rail attendants, andwait staff for included meals; and private group transfers for guests arriving anddeparting during the suggested times.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary*:Day 1: Arrive in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAfter settling into your hotel, venture up the iconic CN Tower for a special three-course welcome dinner at 360

Restaurant. Indulge in exceptional Canadian cuisine and hospitality as you admire the revolving view of Toronto

more than 1,150 feet below.

Overnight: Fairmont Royal York (D)

Day 2: Niagara Falls / Toronto / Board VIA Rail's The CanadianJoin your Orbridge Expedition Leader for a specially-guided tour of awe-inspiring Niagara Falls and the charming

town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for a lunch at your leisure, often called the prettiest town in Ontario. Afterward,

explore the picturesque 19th century village of Niagara-on-the-Lake before joining a relaxing wine tasting at a local

winery. At Niagara Falls, enjoy a thrilling Hornblower boat ride to the base of the falls to feel the thundering roar of

nature's power. Maybe partake in an optional helicopter ride to see the falls from above and revel in their beauty.

Enjoy a three-course dinner at the top of the falls while the sunsets, then transfer to Union Station to board The

Canadian. Celebrate your departure from Toronto with a champagne toast and settle into your cozy Prestige Class

cabin.

Overnight: The Canadian (B,D)

Day 3: VIA Rail's The CanadianWake to the steady sound of the rails, and open your blinds to greet the morning's lovely panoramic views. While

The Canadian travels across Ontario, venture into the dome car to embrace the constantly changing scenery—and

capture the endless photo opportunities from inside the Prestige Park lounge and dome cars. Combine the passing

views with equally outstanding cuisine in the train's dining car, prepared by onboard chefs using specially sourced,

local ingredients of the regions you will pass through.

Overnight: The Canadian (B,L,D)

Day 4: VIA Rail's The Canadian / Winnipeg, ManitobaToday offers scenes of boundless prairies as the train continues to Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the confluence of the

Red and Assiniboine Rivers. There is just enough time for a leisurely stroll and then it's all aboard for Saskatoon.

Stop by one of the beautiful observation cars for a brief onboard presentation of the Canadian provinces, or visit

the Prestige car for a wine tasting of some of Canada's top-tier varietals.

Overnight: The Canadian (B,L,D)

Day 5: VIA Rail's The Canadian / Edmonton / Jasper, AlbertaToday is your final day aboard the train, with brief stops in Edmonton, Jasper, and Kamloops. Admire the dramatic

and ever-changing landscape as the train navigates the Canadian Rockies—rugged peaks, steep cliffs, and the

extraordinary panoramic views they provide.

Overnight: The Canadian (B,L,D)

Day 6: Vancouver, British ColumbiaThis morning, savor a last leisurely breakfast onboard before arriving in Vancouver. After disembarkation, set out for

a half-day guided city tour, including stops at Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island, where you'll

enjoy a special farewell lunch with your fellow travelers. The remainder of the day is yours to leisurely stroll around

Vancouver, or perhaps indulge in the luxurious amenities at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Overnight: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (B,L)

Day 7: Depart VancouverAfter breakfast, guests with flights departing during the suggested times take the complimentary transfer to

Vancouver International Airport. (B)

R = Reception, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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*Itinerary subject to change

What’s Included:1 night at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and 1 night at The Fairmont HotelVancouver, both famous Canadian Railway hotels

4 nights accommodations in Prestige Class onboard VIA Rail's The Canadian,where you'll relax while traveling through ever-changing scenery of prairies, theCanadian Rockies, and the Pacific Northwest

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners including a special welcome dinner and afarewell lunch (meals and bar orders are included while aboard The Canadian)

Full guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director as well as expert onboardguides

Admission to all activities and tours as described in the 7-day itinerary

Private deluxe motor coach transportation for sightseeing tours

Gratuities for Orbridge Travel Director, onboard guides, drivers, porters,housekeeping staff, VIA Rail attendants, and wait staff for included meals

Private group transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggestedtimes

Your Guide(s):Jim Warren – Orbridge Travel Director

Jim Warren is S. Blount Mason, Jr. Professor of English and Environmental Studies at Washington and

Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. He teaches courses in American literature and environmental

literature, and he has published several scholarly books on American environmental writers. Jim is

often found guiding in Alaska, where he is an experienced backpacker and mountaineer, having

summited 22 of the 46 Adirondack high peaks in winter. Jim is an avid reader of the fiction and essays

of beloved Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, and the short stories of Alice Munro. He has traversed Canada

three times by automobile, including a 125-mile trek on gravel road to Kluane Lake—using only a doughnut spare

tire. He has keen interests in the natural history of boreal forests and tundra, and he has been a birder since the age

of seven.

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Program Accommodations:

The Canadian Railway HotelsThe Canadian Railway hotels, a group of historic hotels built between 1886 and 1930 by the Canadian Pacific andCanadian National railway companies, were designed to promote rail travel and provide modern, luxuriousaccommodations for passengers as they traveled across Canada. This program includes one night each in two of the mostwell-known, iconic hotels.

Fairmont Royal York—Toronto

Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929, it was the tallest building in Canada at the time—and featured magnificentarchitecture and luxury, including over 1,000 en suite guest rooms, a glass-enclosed roof garden, and a concert hall with a50-ton pipe organ. It has recently undergone a five-year, multimillion dollar renovation to combine stunning, redesignedguest rooms with carefully preserved historic elements.

Located directly across from Union Station—and conveniently connected to the depot by an underground pedestrianwalkway—this elegant downtown property is minutes away from the city's best attractions, and features five restaurants,four lounges, an indoor pool, gym, spa, and business center.

Room amenities: individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and tea maker,mini-bar, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer.

VIA Rail's The Canadian

Aboard The Canadian you'll experience an inviting blend of modern amenities with a sense of nostalgia, and the perfectway to unplug and enjoy nature's beauty at a slower pace.

The Canadian offers comfortable accommodations, thoughtful service, beautiful views from the domed Prestige Park car,and gourmet cuisine from onboard chefs using locally sourced ingredients.

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Prestige Class provides an elegantly appointed cabin with oversized picture window with blinds, flat screen TV with videoselection, modular leather L-shaped couch seating by day and comfortable double bed with luxurious bedding at night,mini-bar, and private en suite bathroom with shower and deluxe amenities. Guests in Prestige Class also enjoy priorityboarding, access to the Business Lounge at Union Station, private concierge service with in-cabin cocktails and canapes,turndown service, and privileged access to the Park Car.

Please note: There is no Wi-Fi onboard the train, however, free Wi-Fi is available at these stations: Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and

Toronto. Cellular phone service may be poor or non-existent in many areas.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Opened in 1939 in a partnership between the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways—and just in time

for a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, this opulent gem known as the "Castle in the City," quickly

became a landmark in Vancouver. The hotel has hosted many famous entertainment acts over the years, and was

even home to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation until it built its own headquarters in the 1970s. The newly-

renovated hotel features distinguished restaurants and lounges, an indoor pool, gym, and spa.

Room amenities: individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and teamaking facilities, mini-bar, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer.

Activity Level:EasyGuests should be comfortable boarding and disembarking trains without assistance, walking and moving between

cars while train is in motion and navigating steep, narrow stairs to the upper level of the observation car. All

hallways are narrow and have handrails, but train travel can be unpredictable and some unexpected movement may

occur. At brief train stop locations, ground may be uneven and covered in loose gravel, with no sidewalks.

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Optional Extension:DAYS 7-9 IN VICTORIADAYS 7-9 IN VICTORIA

Enjoy two nights in delightful Victoria—the lush capital of British Columbia. Savor theisland's relaxing pace as you explore vibrant gardens, admire historical architecture, andtake in the city's friendly ambience. Visit one of Victoria's landmark castles or churches, strollalong the quaint inner harbor, or peruse the colorful shops that line bustling GovernmentStreet.

Itinerary*:Day 7: Vancouver / Victoria, British Columbia

This morning, take an included transfer to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Aboard BC Ferries, cruise the Strait of

Georgia from Vancouver to Victoria—a passage providing unlimited scenery with a likelihood of spotting various

marine wildlife. Upon arrival, explore world-famous Butchart Gardens and enjoy lunch on your own.

Afterward, join your local guide for a panoramic tour of Victoria through Chinatown, past the Parliament buildings,

along Dallas Road, and through Beacon Hill.

The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure. Explore some of Victoria's most beautiful downtown

sites, including Christ Church Cathedral, with its gothic stone architecture, magnificent stained glass windows and

Hollmuth Wolff organ; Craigdarroch Castle, a stunning Victorian mansion; Bastion Square, site of the original Fort

Victoria, with its stunning views of the local harbor; or the renowned Royal British Columbia and other museums

that can be found in the area.

Overnight: Fairmont Empress (B)

Day 8: Victoria

Enjoy today at your leisure, exploring this charming city. From walking tours of the downtown area and its history,

culture and gardens, to whale-watching cruises to explore the wildlife-filled waters off the coast, there is an endless

array of ways to fill your day. Whether you prefer a relaxing day of sightseeing, carriage-riding, and perhaps

English-style high tea, or more maybe visit Beacon Hill Park and stroll through some of its 200 acres—Victoria has it

all. You may even choose to end the day with a locally-renowned haunted Victoria tour or a visit to one of the many

craft breweries in town. Your local guide or hotel concierge can help set up a day perfect for you.

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Overnight: Fairmont Empress (B)

Day 9: Depart Victoria (B)

After breakfast, guests departing during the suggested times take a complimentary transfer to Victoria International

Airport for flights home.

B = Breakfast

Please note that extensions are not escorted by an Orbridge Expedition Leader. Included sightseeing is accompanied by a localguide. Group space may not be available within 90 days of departure.*Itinerary subject to change

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Accommodations:

Fairmont Empress

Located on Victoria's Inner Harbour, this luxury hotel offers unparalleled hospitality and comfort. The Fairmont Empress

has been named a Condé Nast Readers' Choice and Gold List hotel, and honored by Travel + Leisure as a top Canadian

hotel. Guests can enjoy the various on-site amenities, including a full spa, fully-equipped gym, and indoor heated pool.

Or perhaps experience Tea at the Empress—a daily tradition since 1908.

Room amenities: individual climate control, luxurious linens and down-filled duvets, cable TV, high-speed internet(additional fee) and Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, safe, terry bathrobes, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer.

What's Included:Private custom transportation from Vancouver to Victoria including a 1.5 hour ferrycruise across the Strait of Georgia

Two nights accommodations at the Fairmont Empress (or similar) with breakfasteach morning

Admission to Butchart Gardens

A guided panoramic city tour

Access to a local guide in Victoria to assist with your leisure plans, gratuities to thelocal guide, and airport transfers for guests departing at the suggested times

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Reservation FormToronto to Vancouver byRailSEPTEMBER 25, 2017 — OCTOBER 01, 2017

EXTENSION: OCTOBER 01, 2017 — OCTOBER 03, 2017

Program Rates*Prestige Class: $5,995Prestige Class Single: $9,995

Extension Rate**Standard: $995Single: $1,395

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*Special group rate; limited offer. Rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availabilitylimited. Airfare not included. **Extension rate is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars. Single reservations not available. Airfarenot included.

Terms and ConditionsORBRIDGE® TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENTORBRIDGE® TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is important. It includes contractual terms and conditions and releases Orbridge, LLC from liability. It must be signed by all participants.

Responsibility.Responsibility. Orbridge, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and affiliates (collectively, “Orbridge”), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services foryour trip including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or other lodging facilities, airline, vessel, bus, van or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers ororganizers of optional excursions or equipment used thereon, food service or entertainment providers, etc., even if they use the “Orbridge” name. All such persons and entities are independentcontractors. As a result, Orbridge is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity, or of any other third party. Without limitation, Orbridge is not responsiblefor any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to,acts of God, acts of government, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof,overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means oftransportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely, dangers associated with or bites from animals, pests or insects, marine life or vegetation of anysort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, bicycling, rock climbing, etc.,sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof or for anyother cause beyond the direct control of Orbridge. In addition, I release Orbridge from its own negligence and assume all risk thereof.

Rates.Rates. Program rates are based on minimum participation levels, current fares (air, water, land), tariffs and currency values. While Orbridge does everything possible to maintain the listed programrates, they are subject to change effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified by Orbridge. In the case of invoicing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice with the correctpricing.

Registration, Deposits and Final Payment.Registration, Deposits and Final Payment. To confirm and secure your reservation, a deposit of $850 per person per program and $500 per person per extension, plus any non-refundable depositsare due at the time of registration payable by check, ACH, money order, wire transfer of same day U.S. funds, or major credit card. Final payment including any extension(s) and optional(s) ispayable by check, ACH, money order, wire transfer of same day U.S. funds ONLY and due no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled program departure date. If your reservation is made fewerthan 90 days prior to departure, the entire cost of the program, plus any extension and optional(s), is due at the time of registration by check, money order, ACH or wire transfer of same day U.S.funds ONLY. If final payment is not received by Orbridge at least 90 days prior to the scheduled program departure date, Orbridge may, at any time and with or without notice, cancel yourreservation in its sole discretion with no right of refund.

Reservation Grace Period.Reservation Grace Period. Reservations (other than for the Rwanda Extension on the Tanzania Safari Migration program) made not fewer than 98 calendar days prior to the scheduled programdeparture date may be canceled at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period (the “Grace Period”) immediately following the date of reservation for a full refund of all Payments receivedby Orbridge as of the effective date of termination. Notice of termination must be in writing, must be received by Orbridge in the Grace Period and is effective only on timely receipt of suchwritten notice by Orbridge. For all other reservations and cancellations, the terms of the Cancellations and Refunds section below apply.

Cancellations and Refunds.Cancellations and Refunds. All cancellations must be submitted to Orbridge in writing and will be subject to a cancellation fee (“Cancellation Fee”) as follows: (a) if the cancellation notice isreceived by Orbridge 275 or more calendar days prior to the scheduled departure date, all deposits, other than for the Rwanda Extension on the Tanzania Safari Migration program, will be fullyrefunded; (b) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge between 274 and 151 days prior to the scheduled departure date, the Cancellation Fee will be $500 per person per program and$300 per person per program for any extension other than Rwanda; (c) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge between 150 and 91 days prior to the scheduled departure date theCancellation Fee will be the full deposit per person per program including any extension; (d) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge 90 or fewer days prior to the scheduled departuredate, the Cancellation Fee will be the full program price. In addition to and not in lieu of the foregoing, a Cancellation Fee equal to 100% of the carrier charge applies to all non-refundable airfaresdue to your cancellation made at any time prior to the scheduled program departure date, as applicable. Refunds, if any, of any Payments in excess of the aggregate Cancellation Fee shall beprocessed within 30 calendar days of our receipt of your written notice.

Travel Insurance.Travel Insurance. Orbridge strongly recommends that you purchase travel and cancellation insurance to protect your investment in the event of unexpected or unforeseen circumstances. Inaddition, we recommend that you consider obtaining a policy(ies) that will cover some or all of your losses associated with damage or loss of luggage or personal effects. If you do not have, butare interested in purchasing, travel and cancellation insurance please contact us immediately.

Cancelled Programs.Cancelled Programs. All programs are subject to cancellation by Orbridge prior to the scheduled departure date for such reasons as, but not limited to, insufficient participation, or logisticalproblems that, in Orbridge’s sole judgment, may impede program operations or represent conditions or events that may expose program guests and/or Orbridge to undue risk of harm, injury,damage or inconvenience. In the event of program cancellation by Orbridge, Orbridge may offer you alternative arrangements such as the option to join another tour on a different date or to adifferent location. If the price of your alternative booking is lower than your original booking price, Orbridge will refund the difference; or Orbridge shall refund all payments made to Orbridge atthe time of cancellation should the alternative arrangement not be offered or selected.

Itineraries.Itineraries. Accommodations, the itinerary, and arranged excursions are subject to change or substitution at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Orbridge’s control.Reasonable efforts will be made to operate programs as planned, but adjustments, substitutions and changes may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. Orbridge may, in its sole discretion,withdraw a program or any part of it, make such alterations or substitutions to the itinerary or program inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and pass on to program participants anyexpenditures, additional costs or losses caused by any such adjustments, or by delays or events beyond its reasonable control.

Not Included.Not Included. Unless otherwise specifically noted in the itinerary, program prices do not include the following expenses, which if applicable are your sole responsibility to pay and satisfy: tripcancellation insurance and passenger travel protection plan; domestic, international, and internal airfares; transfers and luggage handling fees except in connection with scheduled group flights;costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; airport departure taxes; airline ticketing fees; airport transfers when arriving/departing on other than scheduled group dates; excessbaggage charges; any new value added taxes or GST taxes added to program costs by applicable governmental authority; gratuities to drivers, guides, or ship’s crew not specified; meals andbeverages other than those specified as being included in the itinerary; sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities(which are subject to availability); and ship, air, or transportation fuel surcharges, if applicable.

Health and Fitness to Travel.Health and Fitness to Travel. Some programs include physically active elements. To enjoy these programs as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. Accordingly, you must be in goodphysical and mental condition to participate. You represent that you have no physical, mental or other condition, impairment or disability that may or will cause or create a risk of injury or otherhazard to yourself or others in respect to any aspect of the program you have selected. Orbridge may, in its sole discretion, limit, restrict or prohibit from participation in any aspect of any programany individual that it considers in its sole discretion to be impaired or unsuitable due to fitness level. In addition, Orbridge may, in its sole discretion and at the participant’s sole expense, removefrom the program, or restrict the program-related activities of any individual whose physical or mental condition may or is likely to cause a hazard to himself/herself or others, or otherwise impairthe enjoyment of other program participants. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment must be reported in writing to Orbridge at the time a program reservation ismade. Should you have any questions or need any clarification about a specific program, please ask for details at the time of registration. Orbridge will try to accommodate your interests ifpossible.

Travel Advisories and Warnings.Travel Advisories and Warnings. The State Department and the Centers for Disease Control periodically issue statements, advisories and warnings about risks to travelers. These statements arecountry specific and contain important information. The State Department information can be found at http://www.travel.state.gov, and the CDC statements can be found at http://www.cdc.gov.We urge everyone to review these sites.

Children.Children. Orbridge welcomes the participation of children in most of its programs. However, in the event you do include your children or other minors for whom you serve as legal guardian(“Dependents”) in your travel plans, you hereby agree that you are and shall be at all times solely responsible for their care, actions, safety and protection during the program and any extension(s).Should you have any questions whether a particular program or inclusion is suitable for your Dependent(s), please contact us.

Baggage.Baggage. Program rates include the price of two (2) pieces of policy-compliant baggage per person during the land or cruise portion of the program only unless specified in the itinerary. Aircarriers, and motor coaches often impose significant other restrictions or limitations on the number of pieces, size and weight of luggage and may reject or impose additional fees on luggageexceeding such limitations or restrictions. All such fees are your sole cost and responsibility. In addition and regardless of location or transportation method, your baggage and personal effects areand shall at all times be at your sole risk throughout the entire program. Please check with your air carrier for other applicable baggage restrictions and limitations.

Travel Documents.Travel Documents. For U.S. citizens, valid passports are required for travel to foreign destinations and some countries require specific visas prior to entry. Please direct any questions in respect tovisa requirements to Orbridge, which shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide answers as a courtesy, provided that it shall remain your sole responsibility and obligation to obtain andverify that you have all required travel documents, including visas, necessary and appropriate for the program location(s) and sufficient blank pages in your passport for visas and immigrationstamps. In addition, some countries require your passport have an expiry date of not less than six month after your anticipated return to the United States. Orbridge disclaims all liability for anyexpenses or costs you may incur due to your prohibition or restriction from entering a country on the program itinerary or reentering the United States at the conclusion of the program.

Photos and Videos.Photos and Videos. Orbridge may take photographs and/or video of its trips and participant grants Orbridge permission to do so and for it to use such for promotional or commercial use withoutpayment of any compensation to participant. In addition, Orbridge may use, without compensation, any photographs or video taken by tour participants and submitted to Orbridge or to

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Smugmug without payment of any compensation. In submitting any such photographs or videos to Orbridge or Smugmug, participant warrants that he or she took the image and that thedissemination of same does not violate the copyright rights of any person.

Data Rights and Permissions.Data Rights and Permissions. Data collected and/or derived by Orbridge resulting from your use of the Website is the sole and exclusive property of Orbridge and may be used in any mannerconsistent with its Privacy Policy located on Orbridge’s website. By submitting to Orbridge a digital or hard copy form that includes your personal contact information, including without limitation,your email address and telephone number(s), you give Orbridge and any other entity identified on the form permission to use that information to contact you and as otherwise may be describedon the form and/or in the Privacy Policy.

Other.Other. Dates, program details and costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at any time.While we do not anticipate material revisions of the itinerary or its included features, we do reserve the right to substitute accommodations or modes of transportation and to make any changes inthe itinerary Orbridge, in its sole discretion, deems necessary and in that case any additional expense or cost will be paid by the individual guest. Your baggage and personal effects are your soleresponsibility at all times.

Orbridge may at any time and without notice modify these terms and conditions, and any modification so made will be effective for all reservations made from and after the posted Effective Date.

In the event any term in these terms and conditions is deemed unenforceable the unenforceable clause shall be interpreted to give effect to the parties’ intentions to the greatest enforceableextent, and all other provisions hereof shall remain fully enforceable according to their terms.

Binding Arbitration.Binding Arbitration. I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure, or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself shall be resolved exclusivelyby binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, according to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but notprocedural) Washington law. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability,enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.

Acceptance of Contract.Acceptance of Contract. ANY PAYMENT TO ORBRIDGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEPOSITS, CONSTITUTES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AND AGREEMENT TO THE TERMSAND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ABOVE AND IN MORE SPECIFIC TOUR DOCUMENTS.

© 2016 ORBRIDGE LLC. All rights reserved. ORBRIDGE, ORBRIDGE DESTINATION SPECIALISTS, ORBRIDGE GROUP, and OBR are service marks of Orbridge LLC. The service marks andtrademarks of any supplier appearing in these materials are owned by each respective company.

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Please sign, date and print guest name(s).Please sign, date and print guest name(s).

___________________________________________________________________Guest #1 Signature Date

___________________________________________________________________Print Name

___________________________________________________________________Guest #2 Signature Date

___________________________________________________________________Print Name

For a MinorI, as an authorized parent or guardian of the below named minor, hereby give my permission for my child or ward to participate in the trip and further agree, individually and on behalf of my childor ward, to the terms of the above. In the event the minor is not accompanied by all legal guardians on this trip, I agree to carry with me a notarized document from each legal guardian, not on thetrip, granting his or her approval for the minor to travel on this trip and to present said document(s) to any authority requesting such. In the event I am the sole guardian of the minor, I agree tocarry documentation evidencing such and present to any authority when requested.

___________________________________________________________________Name of Minor

___________________________________________________________________Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

___________________________________________________________________Print Name