Around the World

By PrivAte Jet

• Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru• Easter Island, Chile• Samoa• Great Barrier Reef, Australia• Angkor Wat, Cambodia • The Taj Mahal & Jaipur India• Serengeti Plain or • Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania• Luxor, The Pyramids & • The Sphinx, Egypt• Fez, Moroccco

An Exploration of the World’s Greatest Treasures & Legendary Places

November 1–22, 2011 • 22 Days

tCS & StArqueSt exPeditionS

• HigHligHts •

Peru’s Spanish-Colonial Cusco & The Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu

or The North Coast

Mysterious Moai Statues of Easter Island

Polynesian Island Paradise of Samoa

Unusual Marine Life of The Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Cambodia’s Angkor Wat orHa Long Bay & Hanoi, Vietnam

India’s EnduringMughal Masterpiece—The Taj Mahal

& The Splendid Pink City of Jaipur

Safari Adventure in Tanzania’s Serengeti Plain

or Ngorongoro Crater

Luxor, The Pyramids & The Sphinx, Egypt

The Medieval Imperial City of Fez in Morocco

Orlando, FloridaNovember 1. Depart your hometown independently on a commercial flight to Orlando, Florida. Meet your fellow travelers and the expedition staff during a welcome dinner at our fine hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu or The North Coast, PeruNovember 2, 3 & 4. Fly to Lima aboard our private jet and spend the night here. The next morning, transfer to a local flight to Cusco, the legendary city at the center of the Andean world for centuries. Travel by train through the wildly scenic Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu. Abandoned by the Inca and rediscovered in 1911, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites and natural wonders.

Instead of exploring Cusco and Machu Picchu, you may go to Trujillo and explore ancient Moche and Chimu temples, including Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world. Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima and Hotel Monasterio, Cusco or Costa Del Sol, Chiclayo and Libertador, Trujillo

Easter Island, ChileNovember 5 & 6. Fly 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile to Easter Island, the most remote inhabited island in the world and an open-air museum of ancient stone villages, sanctuaries, and giant statues called moai. Resident archaeologist Edmundo Edwards explores the island’s treasures with you. Hanga Roa Hotel

Explore the world’s most treasured and legendary places—places that define the human experience, where natural splendor merges with the majesty of human achievement. Travel by private jet with a team of world-class scholars and professional staff for a level of service, comfort, and convenience that makes this journey a truly unforgettable experience.

itinerary

Fez, Morocco

The Taj Mahal, Agra & Jaipur, India

Angkor, Cambodia or Hanoi & Ha Long Bay,

Vietnam

The Pyramids, Egypt

Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu or

Chiclayo & Trujillo, Peru

Easter Island, Chile

Serengeti Plain or Ngorongoro Crater,

TanzaniaThe Great Barrier Reef or The Daintree Rain Forest,

AustraliaSamoa

Luxor, EgyptOrlando, Florida

Follow your Passion with a Flexible itinerary

go beyond the main itinerary, with your choice of personalized excursions along the way. Whether you want to take a cooking class, visit a school, or hike off the beaten path, we will ensure that your travels are tailored for you.

Apia, Samoa, Polynesia November 7. Samoa has one of the most traditional Polynesian cultures. Visit Vailima, once the home of Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote fascinating stories about the local people. Here we will enjoy a fiafia, a colorful performance of Samoan dance and song. Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa, Samoa

Cross the International Date LineNovember 8. From Polynesia we continue our voyage across the Pacific, crossing the International Date Line. We lose a day and arrive in Australia the following afternoon.

The Great Barrier Reef orThe Daintree Rain Forest, Australia November 9 & 10. The resplendent Great Barrier Reef is home to an exceptionally rich variety of marine life, unparalleled in the world. We will have the opportunity for relaxation, bird watching, snorkeling, and other activities in this incredible marine sanctuary. Instead of exploring the reef, you may cruise the Daintree River and go on a Dreamtime walk with a member of the Kuku Yalanji tribe. Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Port Douglas

Angkor, Cambodia or Hanoi & Ha Long Bay, VietnamNovember 11, 12 & 13. Fly to Siem Reap to explore the astoundingly beautiful monuments at nearby Angkor. Built between the ninth and 13th centuries, Angkor Wat is the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, and one of the world’s greatest architectural triumphs. Or instead of Angkor, explore historic Hanoi, a beautiful 1,000-year-old city filled with lakes and parks. Visit Ho Chi

Minh’s wooden house on stilts and the curiously shaped One Pillar Pagoda. Then travel to the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay, and cruise among the countless limestone pillars, islets, and floating villages. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor or InterContinental Westlake Hanoi

The Taj Mahal, Agra, IndiaNovember 14. Board our private jet bound for Agra, capital of India’s Mogul empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Explore one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders, the Taj Mahal.

Rajasthani Palaces of JaipurNovember 14 (continued) & 15. Reboard the jet and fly to the “Pink City,” named for the rose-pink wash of its prominent buildings. Visit the sumptuous City Palace and the unique Hawa Mahal—the Palace of the Winds. You may also, if you wish, explore the whimsical Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory of enormous and curiously sculptural astronomical tools. Or take an excursion to the Amber Fort, with sweeping views of the historic old town below. In the evening, gather for a gala Rajasthani dinner. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

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Learn While You Explore.

enrichment is the key to rewarding exploration. a world-class team of experts will join us to illuminate the history of empires, the varied cultures we encounter, and the outstanding examples of art and architecture we visit. While on the jet, a special in-flight multimedia system is used for informative lectures and stimulating discussions. in addition, books, DVDs, and other publications about each destination are available in the jet’s library for your reference.

Jack Daulton is a popular lecturer on the cultural history of non-Western civilizations and has been an expert on trips to more than 70 countries. His research has focused on the art and architecture of asia and africa as well as the study of Buddhism, Hinduism, and islam. Jack is also an attorney with a focus on international law relating to the preservation and conservation of the world’s cultural heritage. in a widely reported 1995 federal case, he recovered a 1,000-year-old sculpture that had been stolen from a temple in southeast asia.

James R. Karr specializes in tropical ecology, birds, conservation biology, and environmental policy, and has done extensive field work in Central and south america, africa, southeast asia, and new guinea. in the 1980s he developed a biologically-based way to evaluate the quality of water resources, called the index of Biotic integrity (iBi), which is a tool now used all over the world. Dr. Karr is the author of more than 300 scientific papers and monographs.

Parag Khanna is senior research Fellow and the Director of the global governance initiative of the american strategy Program at the new america Foundation, and the author of Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. Parag has traveled to more than 100 countries, is a member of the Council on Foreign relations and the explorers Club, and in 2009, was honored as a young global leader of the World economic Forum.

Make a Difference in the World

By joining this expedition, you support efforts to enhance the conditions of peoples and places we visit. at each destination on the itinerary, traditional handicrafts made by local artisans are purchased, supplies for medical centers or schools are provided, or funds for essential programs are contributed.

travel by Private Jet

Our specially-outfitted Boeing 757 is ideally suited for this extraordinary expedition. its long-range capabilities and ability to land in smaller airports afford us unmatched flexibility. We set our own schedules, flying direct and avoiding layovers, allowing us the freedom to make the most of our adventures on land. the custom interior provides the ultimate in comfort and convenience, accommodating only 78 travelers in 2x2 ViP seats, instead of the standard 233 seats.

accommodations From the sumptuous rambagh Palace in Jaipur, to the historic Hotel Monasterio in Cusco, we will stay in some of the world’s finest accommodations. each one has been chosen for its fine amenities and prime location. in remote are as where choices are limited, we have selected the very best available accommodation to ensure your comfort.

Tanzania Safari AdventureNovember 16 & 17. We break up into smaller groups—each exploring a different part of Tanzania. At the Serengeti National Park, go deep into the savannah to witness the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa; or at the Ngorongoro Crater, observe the permanent population of about 30,000 animals in the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Serengeti Migration Camp, or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Luxor & Giza, EgyptNovember 18 & 19. Visit Luxor Temple, the temples of Karnak, and sail the Nile River in traditional felucca boats. Then fly to Giza and see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Sonesta St. George Hotel, Luxor

Fez, MoroccoNovember 20 & 21. Marvel at the medieval treasures of Saharankings in Fez, which flourished under the Merinid Dynasty in thethirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Discover why this beautifulcity continues to be considered the spiritual, cultural, andintellectual capital of Morocco. Palais Jamai Fes

Morocco / Orlando, Florida / HomewardNovember 22. Following breakfast, our jet carries us back to Orlando, Florida, where you can connect with your commercial flight home.

Cost Per Person:Double Occupancy: $62,950Single Supplement: $8,150

The itinerary and other details are subject to change.

Price includes all private jet transportation. For your protection and peace of mind, all payments are secured in a bank escrow account that is fully insured by the U.S. Federal Government.

For more information, please contact:

TCS & Starquest Expeditions1000 second avenue, suite 1400seattle, Washington 98104800-454-4149 or 800-727-7477www.tCsandsQ.cominfo@tCsandstarquestexpeditions.com