2016-2017 EXPEDITIONS

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I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H
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DEAR
ADVENTURER,
If you are like me, you are constantly on a quest
to quench your thirst for adventure and pursue your
passion for exploration. And, that’s why I am so pleased
to present you with Zegrahm’s line-up of 2016-2017
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natural history and cultural destinations that are sure
to awe even the most seasoned explorer.
From long-time traveler favorites—like our classic Faces
of Polynesia or Antarctica, South Georgia & the
Falklands Islands—to brand-new destinations that
even our expedition staff are clamoring to explore—
including India by Rail and Cuba Under Sail—you
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longing to wander in the coming year.
In addition to this exciting line-up of expeditions, I am
also very pleased to share the news of our new partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Learn more about
this exciting initiative on page 9 of this brochure.
Our team of expedition advisors would be delighted to
speak with you more and help you plan your upcoming
adventures. I look forward to seeing you on one of our
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Warm regards,
Van Perry
President
Alaska
Iceland
Lapland
FAR NORTH &
THE ARCTIC
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EUROPE
page 48
Baltic
Black Sea
Romania &
Hungary
Sicily
Turkey
AFRICA
page 12
CENTRAL & SOUTH
AMERICA
page 40
Botswana
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Morocco
Namibia
Rwanda
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Cuba
Galápagos
Patagonia
Peru
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ANTARCTICA
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Antarctica,
South Georgia &
the Falkland Islands
Sub-Antarctic Islands
WELCOME
ASIA & INDIA
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Central Asia
Himalayas
India
Indochina
Iran
Israel
Japan
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Oman
Philippines & Taiwan
Vietnam
AUSTRALIA & THE
SOUTH PACIFIC
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Welcome to the world of Zegrahm. Within these
pages, we are pleased to present you with our 2016 and
2017 expedition schedule. For over 25 years, Zegrahm
has built a reputation on crafting the most intriguing and
innovative itineraries on all seven continents that allow
you to pursue your passion for exploration, learning,
and adventure, and foster your desire to help protect
and enhance our world, in the company of like-minded
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why Zegrahm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
All-Inclusive Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How We Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Australia’s Kimberley
Indonesia
Melanesia
Polynesia
The Nature Conservancy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antarctica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Asia & India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Central & South America
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Far North & the Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Meet Your Leaders
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Complimentary Activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reservation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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thought-out and planned to optimize every moment. They
make every expedition a treasured memory—simply magical!”
~ Alison M.
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WHY
ZEGRAHM?
At Zegrahm Expeditions, we have a passion for
discovering the world. For over 25 years, we have lived
this passion by taking inquisitive explorers to the farthest
corners of the globe—on adventures by land and sea
that are outside the realm of traditional travel. With a
return traveler rate of over 70 percent, here’s why our
travelers return time and again:
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and program managers build a unique line-up of expeditions far removed from the standard routes that allow
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Respect for our World – Our off-the-beaten-path
itineraries offer you the chance to fully immerse yourself
in the culture and natural history of a destination.
We believe these authentic interactions allow us to
better understand, appreciate, and protect the world
in which we live.
World-Class Leaders – Zegrahm builds the ultimate
dream team for each itinerary—marine biologists,
ornithologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists—
experts who are just as eager to share their in-depth
knowledge as they are to make new discoveries right
alongside you while exploring each destination.
Outstanding Guest Service – With Zegrahm, you travel
in expert care from the moment you make your reservation
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services team takes care of every last detail of your trip,
ensuring you have the best possible expedition experience.
“Zegrahm Expeditions does an excellent job at bringing
excitement and passion to the destination they visit. No one
works harder to ensure that you get the most out of your
expedition. I highly recommend traveling with Zegrahm!”
~ Scott R.
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ZODIAC CRUISE IN ANTARCTICA
ALL-INCLUSIVE
ADVENTURE
We understand what travelers expect when
choosing an expedition company to take them to the
ends of the earth. And, one of the most important factors
is having the freedom to focus on immersing yourself
in the destination and expedition experience, without
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off-the-beaten-path exploration. To that end, we are
pleased to include virtually everything in the cost of
your trip:
• Complimentary activity options, from kayaking,
snorkeling, and diving to cultural tours, wine tastings,
and traditional performances
• All gratuities, from porters and ship’s crew to tour
guides and drivers
• All accommodations
• World-class lecture and expedition team
• All meals on board and with the group ashore,
including beer and wine with lunch and dinner
• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges
• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates
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and reading materials
• Comprehensive pre-departure packet to prepare
you for your trip
• Dedicated staff to answer all of your questions and
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• Medical expense coverage and emergency
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evacuation insurance
“If you are interested in going to interesting places
that are off the beaten path, and learning from expert
lecturers about those places, Zegrahm is the expedition
company for you.”
~ Mark G.
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STUNNING RED DUNES
HOW WE
TRAVEL
Aside from offering opportunities to explore by
small ship, riverboat, rail, and overland, we also design
our expeditions to appeal to a variety of different
explorers. Read on to understand what kind of trip
might be right for you and look for the designation on
each trip throughout this brochure. In addition, we have
partnered with our sister company, Travcoa, on several
cultural programs that they have perfected over their
60-year history.
Nature Discoverer: Whether you want to
check all of Africa’s Big Five off your life list, or
set foot on the Great White Continent, these expeditions
are geared towards those with a deep love and appreciation for all things wild, and the places least touched
by humankind.
Active Adventurer: Snorkeling, diving, hiking,
snowshoeing… if a thirst for adventure and
desire to live your passions go hand-and-hand, consider
joining in the company of like-minded explorers—and
leaders—on adventures to Norway’s Lapland region,
the Galápagos Islands, and beyond.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Explorer: Do you
like discovering new destinations—places where
few others have traveled before you? From Ethiopia to
Eastern Turkey and Oman to the Himalayas, these
adventures are sure to satisfy your wanderlust and
expose the most fascinating corners of the world.
Cultural Connoisseur: If you possess an
appreciation for the world of art, architecture,
food, wine, history, and culture, then you will no doubt
be impressed with this collection of journeys. These
expeditions cater to your desire to delve deeper into
a destination and experience it’s very best pleasures.
“The trip was everything I could have imagined. It was
beautiful, exciting, educational, and everyone we met was
friendly and interesting. We had a wonderful time and
cannot imagine a more enjoyable trip.”
~ Syril S.
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CARIBBEAN FLAMINGOS TAKE FLIGHT
As someone who is as passionate about exploring
the world as we are—and believes in protecting wildlife
and nature for generations to come—we hope you are
as thrilled about our new partnership with The Nature
Conservancy as we are. We will be working together with
the Conservancy to support its mission to conserve the
lands and waters on which all life depends.
And, just by traveling with Zegrahm, you are helping
to support the Conservancy’s extraordinary work like
protecting black rhinos in Namibia and marine life in
Indonesia’s Raja Ampat. A portion* of your expedition
fare will be contributed to the Conservancy’s important
work, which includes conservation projects across the
globe—many in the countries Zegrahm visits. Plus, you
will receive a complimentary one-year membership**
to The Nature Conservancy.
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About the Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization
working around the world to protect the lands and waters on
which all life depends. Together with its more than 1 million
members and 600 scientists, the Conservancy has protected
120 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide,
and operates more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
The Conservancy works on the ground in all 50 U.S. states and
more than 35 countries. To learn more, visit www.nature.org.
*Between February 4, 2016 and December 31, 2018, Zegrahm Expeditions will
contribute 0.5% of the retail price of a direct sale within the United States of a
tour, vacation package or expedition, with a minimum guaranteed contribution of
$244,650, to The Nature Conservancy. The mission of The Nature Conservancy
is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. More information
about the Conservancy is available by mail at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
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sale shall not include any bookings for non-US customers, any travel agent,
special interest group bookings, or any cancelled or refunded bookings other than
cancelled bookings for which the entire tour, vacation package or expedition price
is retained by Zegrahm Expeditions; and the price of a tour, vacation package or
expedition shall not include any taxes, fees, or incremental purchases such as, but
not limited to, air fare, park fees, extra hotel nights, trip extensions, etc.
**Upon completion of their expedition, participating guests will be enrolled as
a member of The Nature Conservancy and receive a complimentary one-year
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residents who are not current members of The Nature Conservancy.
Africa
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of eight unique countries. Whether seeking out Africa’s Big Five or exploring the cradle of humanity, you will travel
in the company of the continent’s best guides. They will enlighten you on the region’s wildlife, history, geology,
and cultural traditions, and introduce you to some of Africa’s premier luxury tented camps—where you’ll explore
on foot, by 4x4 vehicle, boat, and even dugout canoe.
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AFRICA
GORILLAS & THE GREAT MIGRATION: RWANDA & TANZANIA
16 Days | Expedition Leader: Chris Stamper | Overland Adventure
VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK
Highlights
Sabyinyo
Silverback Lodge
NORTHERN
SERENGETI
RWA N D A
Kigali
Lamai
Serengeti
WESTERN
SERENGETI
Nyungwe
Forest Lodge
Kilimanjaro
Serengeti
Safari Camp*
NYUNGWE
NATIONAL PARK
Arusha
TA N Z A N I A
*2017 departure stays at Kuro Tarangire
in place of Serengeti Safari Camp.
• Spend six days in the magnificent Serengeti with stays in
two separate areas of the park; you’ll be awed by the
diversity of wildlife and topography and have ample time
to view the Great Migration.
• Observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat during
two days of trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• Hike through dense rainforest in Nyungwe Forest National
Park to see troops of chimpanzees and other primates, along
with over 300 bird species.
Dates
2016: July 12 – 27 • 2017: August 24 – September 8
Designed for 14 guests
Rates
2016: $19,980 per person, double occupancy
$22,960 per person, single occupancy
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/
Kilimanjaro and Kigali/home city. Air transportation within
Rwanda and Tanzania is included in the cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/rwanda-tanzania
ETHIOPIA: CULTURES IN THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
19 Days | Travel Director: Jan Wheatley | Overland Adventure
Axum
RED
SEA
Gondar
Highlights
• Discover five ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites—
Lalibela, Fasil Ghebbi, Simien Mountains National Park,
Tiya, and Konso Tribal Village.
• Marvel at the 3.2-million-year-old fossil nicknamed Lucy,
one of the earliest hominids.
Lalibela
Bahir Dar
Presented
by Travcoa
• Stand at the headwaters of the fabled Blue Nile River.
• Learn about the history of Ethiopian coffee in a traditional
coffee ceremony—and enjoy some of the world’s best brew.
• Stand among the earliest churches known to Christendom—
the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa
Dates
Langano
Jinka
2017: January 11 – 29
Rates
Arba Minch
Konso
Tumi
ETHIOP IA
$12,990 per person, double occupancy
Addis Ababa and Addis Ababa/home city, plus air
transportation within Ethiopia at $1,250 per person.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/ethiopia
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SOUTHERN AFRICA’S DIVERSITY: NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA
21 Days | Expedition Leader: Lex Hes | Overland Adventure
SOUTH LUANGWA
NATIONAL PARK
Highlights
Chichele Lodge
ZA MB IA
• Join us for an exceptional itinerary that showcases three
unique countries with a sweeping overview of their diverse
landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Lusaka
Serra Cafema
• Explore the winding channels of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
by mokoro (dugout canoe) to seek out an abundance of
waterfowl and water-adapted animal species.
• Photograph Namibia’s awe-inspiring desert landscapes and
meet the Himba people—one of the last remaining nomadic
tribes in Africa.
Vumbura
Plains LINYANTI
NAMIB
DESERT
WILDLIFE
RESERVE
ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK
DAMARALAND
Desert Rhino
Camp
Ongava
Tented Camp
• Stay in exquisite tented camps and forest lodges.
DumaTau Camp
OKAVANGO
DELTA
N A MIB IA
Mombo
Camp
B OTSWAN A
Windhoek
Dates
2017: February 14 – March 6
Rates
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Windhoek
and Lusaka/home city. Charter air transportation beginning on
departure from Windhoek on February 16 through arrival in
Lusaka on March 5, is included in the cost of this expedition.
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For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/southern-africa
ULTIMATE BOTSWANA
LINYANTI
WILDLIFE
RESERVE
THE
OKAVANGO
DELTA
Highlights
• Travel in open 4x4 vehicles to search for the symbols of
this untamed territory—lions, elephants, hippos, and vast
herds of plains antelope.
DumaTau
SAVUTI
MARSH
Mombo Trails
BO TSWA NA
Tubu Tree
• Discover a variety of birdlife, with over 350 recorded species,
such as the scarce black heron and rufous-bellied heron.
• Cruise through the ecologically-unique Okavango Delta to
seek out the elusive sitatunga, a water-adapted antelope.
• Photograph the stunning scenery of diverse habitats,
from the stark beauty of the Kalahari Desert to the lushly
vegetated oasis of the Okavango Delta.
Xigera
Maun
MAKGADIKGADI PANS
NATIONAL PARK
Dates
2017: March 21 – April 6
Rates
Johannesburg/Maun and Maun/Johannesburg/home city.
Domestic air transportation within Botswana is included in
the cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/ultimate-botswana
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AFRICA
Camp
Kalahari
SIGNATURE BOTSWANA
Lebara
Highlights
THE
OKAVANGO
DELTA
• Join this brand-new itinerary that reveals the many
wonders of one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
Kwara
• Enjoy fantastic photography and game viewing; May is the
beginning of the dry season when large concentrations of
animals gather around the shrinking water sources.
• Experience a wide variety of habitats from open plains and
mopane woodland to the lush landscapes of the Okavango Delta.
Maun
• Stay in intimate camps in some of Botswana’s most remote
protected areas to experience true African wilderness.
NXAI PAN
NATIONAL PARK
B O T S WA N A
Dates
2017: May 16 – 28
Rates
Johannesburg/Maun and Maun/Johannesburg/home city.
Domestic air transportation within Botswana is included in the
cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/signature-botswana
ULTIMATE NAMIBIA
ONGUMA
PLAINS
ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK
Ongava
Okonjima
DAMARALAND
Highlights
• Enjoy an in-depth view of Namibia’s wild coast, otherworldly
deserts, rugged mountains, stunning wildlife, and rich cultural
heritage.
• Discover an abundance of wildlife including unique desertadapted elephants in Damaraland, as well as black and
white rhinos—Namibia is one of the only regions in Africa
where both species are found.
• Photograph the dunes of Sossusvlei, a surrealistic landscape
of massive ochre-hued dunes canopied by indigo skies.
NAMIBIA
• Meet the Himba people, one of the last remaining nomadic
tribes in Africa.
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Dates
2017: July 24 – August 8
AT L A N T I C
OCEAN
Rates
Sossusvlei
Wolwedans / NAMIBRAND
NATURE RESERVE
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Windhoek
and Windhoek/home city. Air transportation within Namibia is
included in the cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/namibia
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REMOTE TANZANIA
Highlights
• Travel off the well-beaten path to revel in the peaceful
atmosphere of Tanzania’s lesser-visited wilderness areas—
Selous, Ruaha, Katavi, and Mahale.
Kilimanjaro
• Stay in comfortable tented camps designed to blend
harmoniously into the natural surroundings.
• Enjoy a variety of activities from game drives and walking
safaris to river and lake cruises, as well as hikes along
forest trails.
Greystoke
Mahale
TA NZA NIA
• Photograph myriad wildlife—lions, elephants, wild dogs,
zebras, chimps, buffalo, and stately giraffes.
Chada Katavi
MAHALE
NATIONAL PARK
Dates
Dar es Salaam
KATAVI
NATIONAL PARK
2017: August 9 – 25
Kigelia Ruaha
RUAHA
NATIONAL PARK
Rates
Sand River Selous
SELOUS
GAME RESERVE
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Dar es
Salaam and Kilimanjaro/home city. Domestic air transportation
within Tanzania is included in the cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/tanzania
WILDLIFE ALONG THE ZAMBEZI: ZAMBIA & ZIMBABWE
SOUTH LUANGWA
NATIONAL PARK
Highlights
Lion Camp
• Visit Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest
game reserve.
• Search for Africa’s highest concentration of leopards in
South Luangwa National Park.
• View elephants, hippos, crocodiles, Pel’s fishing owls, and
the majestic African fish eagles in Mana Pools National Park.
• Enjoy accommodations in luxury tented camps throughout your
safari, offering raised platforms for optimal wildlife viewing.
Mfuwe
ZAMBIA
LOWER ZAMBEZI
NATIONAL PARK
Chiawa Camp
Lusaka
Toka Leya Livingstone
Camp
Ruckomechi Camp
MANA POOLS
NATIONAL PARK
ZAMBEZI RIVER
HWANGE
NATIONAL PARK
Linkwasha Camp
ZIMBABWE
Dates
2016: September 23 – October 9
Rates
Johannesburg/Livingstone and Lusaka/home city. Charter air
transportation beginning on departure from Livingstone on
Day 3 through arrival in Lusaka on Day 16, is included in the
cost of this expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/zambezi
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AFRICA
MOROCCO: MINARETS AND MEDINAS
15 Days | Travel Director: Harry Davis | Overland Adventure
Presented
by Travcoa
Highlights
AT L A N T I C
OCEAN
• Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and dine on ancient
Roman recipes paired with local wines.
• Dine at Rick’s Café, designed to recreate the restaurant
made famous by the movie Casablanca.
Volubilis
Rabat
• Sip traditional Moroccan mint tea in the home of a Berber
family in the High Atlas Mountains.
Fez
Meknes
Casablanca
• Spend two full days in magical Marrakech, famous for its
intact medieval architecture and bustling souks.
MOROCCO
• Watch the sun set and rise over the Sahara and take a camel
ride over the undulating dunes.
Dates
Marrakech
Skoura
HIGH ATLAS
MOUNTAINS
Rates
Ouarzazate
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Rabat
and Marrakech/home city, plus air transportation within
Morocco at $420 per person.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/morocco
MADAGASCAR
Highlights
• Search for a variety of lemurs; these photogenic primates
are the iconic symbol of Madagascar’s unique wildlife.
Maroantsetra
MASOALA
NATIONAL
PARK
Anjajavy
• Discover diverse flora and fauna, most of which are found
only on Madagascar.
• Explore diverse habitats during numerous nature walks,
nocturnal spotlighting excursions, by boat, and in vehicles.
• Enjoy up-close encounters with unique wildlife, including
colorful chameleons—a photographer’s paradise!
M ADAG AS CAR
• Meet the lovely Malagasy people who greet you with
warm hospitality.
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Antananarivo (Tana)
PÉRINET
RESERVE
Dates
2017: October 14 – 31
INDIAN
OCEAN
Mandrare
Fort Dauphin
Rates
Antananarivo and Antananarivo/home city. Domestic air
transportation within Madagascar is included in the cost
of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/madagascar
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Antarctica
The combination of incredible scenery, abundant wildlife, and lands untouched by human existence makes travel
to the world’s southernmost realm a must-do for true explorers. In 2017, join us for our signature expedition
to Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands, or our return to the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand.
Set foot on the Great White Continent, photograph the unparalleled wildlife of South Georgia and Macquarie
Islands, and admire the stunning beauty of Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful sounds.
© Peter Harrison
Zegrahm is a founding
member of the International
Association of Antarctica
Tour Operators (IAATO)
which promotes safe and
environmentally responsible
travel to Antarctica.
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ANTARCTICA
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ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
22 Days | Expedition Leader: Dan Olsen | Aboard the Ocean Diamond
Highlights
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent and revel in the incredible
scenery of snowcapped peaks, mighty glaciers, and
glistening icebergs.
AR G E N TI N A
• Visit the beautiful Falkland Islands where you will find
huge populations of rockhopper, gentoo, and Magellanic
penguins, as well as the regal black-browed albatross.
• Witness the vast penguin colonies of South Georgia—king,
macaroni, gentoo, and chinstrap—as well as large numbers
of elephant and fur seals crowding the beaches.
Steeple Jason
Island
Dates
Elsehul Bay
Stromness Bay
CHILE
FAL K L AN D
I S L AN D S
S OU TH
G E OR G I A
SCOTIA SEA
Ushuaia
DRAKE
PA S S A G E
Elephant Island
Deception
Island
2017: January 5 – 26
Brown Bluff
Rates
LEMAIRE
CHANNEL
CATEGORY 1
$17,980
BALCONY SUITE
$25,780
CATEGORY 2
$18,780
SINGLE CAT 1
$22,580
CATEGORY 3
$19,780
SINGLE CAT 2
$23,580
CATEGORY 4
$20,980
SINGLE CAT 3
$24,780
CATEGORY 5
$22,480
SINGLE CAT 4
$26,280
SUITE
$23,480
Pleneau Island
AN TAR C TI C P E N I N S U L A
Complimentary kayaking on this expedition.
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia and Ushuaia/Buenos Aires/home city.
The Ocean Diamond
Recently refurbished,
the 175-guest Ocean
Diamond is a superb
oceangoing vessel
equipped with
stabilizers and an icehardened hull, allowing
her to easily navigate
the most rugged natural
environments. Each stateroom features configurable beds,
flat-screen television, and en suite bathroom. The Ocean
Diamond carries a fleet of Zodiacs, available for accessing
remote shorelines and islands.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/ocean-diamond for more
information about this ship.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/antarctica
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ANTARCTICA
Salisbury Plain
Grytviken
Tierra
del Fuego
• Learn about early polar exploration and whaling history,
including a visit to the burial site of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
• Travel with the best: Zegrahm has operated nearly 60 trips
to the region since our inception over 25 years ago.
Saunders Island
Gold Harbour
SUB-ANTARCTIC ISLANDS OF NEW ZEALAND
18 Days | Expedition Leader: Mike Messick | Aboard the Caledonian Sky
Highlights
• Visit the sub-Antarctic islands of Macquarie, Campbell,
Auckland, and The Snares—Zegrahm is among a small,
exclusive number of operators that holds permits to travel
to these far-flung isles.
• Observe several albatross species—wandering, blackbrowed, gray-headed, light-mantled sooty, and northern
and southern royal—as well as colonies of king, royal,
rockhopper, and gentoo penguins.
TA S M A N
SEA
• Search the elfin forests for handsome yellow-eyed penguins,
melodious bellbirds, diminutive tomtits, and colorful redcrowned parakeets.
NEW ZEALAND
Milford
Sound
• Cruise through Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful sounds,
a supremely scenic land of soaring cliffs and plunging
waterfalls.
DOUBTFUL SOUND
DUSKY SOUND
Queenstown
• Step ashore on Ulva Island to view the South Island
robin, South Island saddleback, yellowhead, and weka,
a flightless rail.
Dunedin
STEWART
ISLAND
THE SNARES
Dates
S O U T H PA C I F I C
OCEAN
2017: January 17 – February 3
AUCKLAND
ISLANDS
CAMPBELL ISLAND
Rates
© Jonathan Rossouw
MACQUARIE
ISLANDS
Enderby
CATEGORY 1
$14,980
CATEGORY 4
$18,380
CATEGORY 2
$15,880
CATEGORY 5
$20,880
CATEGORY 3
$16,680
CATEGORY 6
$23,380
No single supplement on this expedition.
Queenstown and Queenstown/home city.
The Caledonian Sky
The all-suite, 100-guest
Caledonian Sky is a
spacious, yet intimate,
expedition vessel.
Refurbished in 2012, her
beautifully designed public
spaces include a singleseating dining room, a
large lounge, elegant bar, enclosed panoramic viewing deck,
sun deck, library, and gym. All suites have an ocean view
and feature a sitting room, en suite bathroom, flat-screen
television, spacious wardrobes, and dressing table.
The Caledonian Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs, available
for accessing remote shorelines and islands.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/caledonian-sky for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/sub-antarctic-islands
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Asia & India
Asia and India offer travelers an untold number of natural and cultural experiences—and our expeditions take
you to some of the world’s least-visited and newest emerging destinations. Whether by small ship, riverboat, or
overland, you’ll be steeped in the lore of each location, and introduced to its most marvelous secrets.
In addition to our signature itineraries, Zegrahm will offer several exciting new expeditions. From exploring
the culturally-rich Myanmar to snorkeling and diving while aboard a luxurious liveaboard in the Maldives, you’ll
be privy to adventures that few Westerners have ever experienced. Plus, we’ll be exploring the Silk Road,
© Jon Nicholson
Via Dolorosa, and Hoi An’s narrow cobblestone streets.
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ASIA & INDIA
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IRAN: WONDERS OF PERSIA
14 Days | Expedition Leader: Gary Wintz | Overland Adventure
Tehran
Highlights
• Explore the ruins of Persepolis, conquered by Alexander
the Great in 330 BC.
• Visit Yazd, regarded by UNESCO as one of the oldest towns
on Earth and the center for the Zoroastrian faith.
Kashan
Abyaneh
Esfahan
IR A N
• Discover countless shrines, gardens, tea houses, and bazaars
in Shiraz, once famed for its vineyards of Shiraz grapes.
Yazd
Pasargada
• View the breathtaking mosque of Masjed-é Imám.
• Tour Tehran, Iran’s cosmopolitan capital, where highlights
include the Sa’ad Abad Palace complex.
Persepolis
Shiraz
Dates
2016: November 7 – 20 • 2017: February 27 – March 12
Rates
Tehran and Tehran/home city.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/iran
WILD SOUTHERN INDIA
17 Days | Expedition Leader: Mark Brazil | Overland Adventure
Highlights
INDIA
• Join ornithologist, Mark Brazil, on an overland adventure
that reveals southern India’s amazing wealth of birds and
wildlife, plus a good dose of local culture.
NAGARHOLE
NATIONAL PARK
Bangalore
• Explore three national parks—Bandipur, Periyar, and
Nagarhole—which protect many endangered species,
including the Asiatic leopard, gaur, and sloth bear.
Mysore
• Spend two nights aboard the luxurious Oberoi Vrinda
and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Kerala backwaters
to observe the rhythms of daily life.
• Stroll through Kochi’s ancient streets to observe grand
colonial edifices and savor the sights and smells of the
bustling market.
BANDIPUR
NATIONAL PARK
Ooty
Coimbatore
ARABIAN
SEA
Kochi
Dates
2017: January 8 – 24
Kumarakom
PERIYAR
NATIONAL PARK
Rates
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Kochi
and Bangalore/home city.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/southern-india
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ASIA & INDIA
ULTIMATE MALDIVES: A SNORKELING & DIVING ADVENTURE
15 Days | Expedition Leaders: Brad Climpson & Mike Murphy | Aboard the Orion
KAAFU
ATOLL
Malé
Highlights
• Cruise through the lesser-traveled southern Maldives
aboard the 20-guest Orion, to witness pristine reefs teeming
with healthy populations of kaleidoscopic fish.
SOUTH MALÉ
ATOLL
INDIAN
OCEAN
• Search for a variety of large pelagic species, including whale
sharks, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, turtles, Napoleon
wrasses, and dolphins, as well as swirling schools of
barracuda and tuna.
VAAVU
ATOLL
M AL D IVE S
MEEMU
ATOLL
• Enjoy two to three dive or snorkel excursions daily, with
several opportunities to search for nocturnal species
during night dives.
VAATARU
ATOLL
• Explore the fascinating underwater topography—a dramatic
landscape of thilas, pinnacles enveloped in brilliant corals
and sea fans, and kandus, deep channels between reefs
and atolls.
• Meet the residents of traditional fishing villages and attend
a thrilling Bodu Beru drum and dance performance.
Dates
THAA
ATOLL
2017: January 2 – 16 & January 12 – 26 (operates in reverse)
LAAMU
ATOLL
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$9,980
CATEGORY 2
$10,980
CATEGORY 3
$11,980
SUITE
$13,280
SINGLE CAT 1
$14,980
Complimentary diving on this expedition.
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Malé
and Malé/home city. The domestic flight within the Maldives
is included in the cost of the expedition.
The Orion
The 20-guest Orion is a
luxurious diving liveaboard
that cruises exclusively in the
Maldives. The perfect size
for exploring the archipelago with comfort and
ease, the ship is equipped
with state-of-the-art dive facilities and has the ability to offer
multiple dives per day, including night dives. All staterooms
have an ocean view with en suite bathroom, closet for storage,
personal safe, and individually controlled air conditioning.
The Orion features a single-seating dining room, large openair sun deck, lounge, spa, Jacuzzi, covered snorkel/dive vessel,
and small tender for diving operations and excursions ashore.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/orion for more information
about this ship.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/maldives
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VIETNAM: CULTURE & CUISINE
16 Days | Expedition Leader: Mike Moore | Aboard the Coral Discoverer
Hanoi
Haiphong
Highlights
HALONG BAY
LAN HA BAY
• Cruise past the beautiful coastal scenery aboard the
intimate, 65-guest Coral Discoverer, the perfect vessel
for your thousand-mile voyage.
• Photograph the dramatically sculpted limestone islands
and islets of Halong Bay, often veiled in an ethereal mist.
• Visit the extensive “forbidden city” of Hue, the Khmer ruins
at My Son, and the historic center of Hoi An—all three
are World Heritage Sites.
Vinh Moc
Hue
Da Nang
• Savor delectable local cuisine, browse colorful markets
overflowing with exotic produce, and participate in cooking
classes with local chefs.
SOUTH CHINA
SEA
• Admire the elegant, colonial facades of Hanoi, stroll
through the bustling streets of frenetic Ho Chi Minh City
and explore the Mekong Delta by local boat.
Qui Nhon
Dates
Port Dayot
Nha Trang
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City
(Saigon)
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$14,980
CATEGORY 5
$21,780
CATEGORY 2 $16,480
SINGLE CAT 2
$20,680
CATEGORY 3
SINGLE CAT 4
$24,180
MEKONG RIVER
$17,780
CATEGORY 4 $19,280
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh/home city.
The Coral Discoverer
The 65-guest Coral
Discoverer was launched
in 2005 and will undergo
a major refurbishment
in 2016. Her small size
is perfect for regional
exploration. She carries
Zodiacs, a glass-bottom
boat, and a powerful
aluminum excursion boat that can carry all guests during
excursions. A spacious lounge, equipped with two large
plasma TV screens, is perfect for lectures. All staterooms
offer an ocean view. The dining room features the finest
fresh seafood of the region and a comprehensive selection
of Australian and New Zealand wines.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/coral-discoverer for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/vietnam
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Hoi An
ASIA & INDIA
VAN PHONG
BAY
OMAN: LANDSCAPES & LEGENDS OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
16 Days | Expedition Leader: Tony Walsh | Overland Adventure
Highlights
Dubai
• Photograph a variety of amazing vistas from towering cliffs
rising from turquoise waters and endless expanses of golden
dunes, to peaceful valleys filled with fragrant frankincense.
GULF
OF OMAN
Muscat
• Tour Nizwa, Oman’s ancient capital and historic seat of
Islamic learning, including the 17th-century Tower Fort.
Nizwa
• Visit Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve; here, some 13,000 green
sea turtles come ashore each year, making it one of the
largest nesting sites in the Indian Ocean.
Ras Al Jinz
Ibra
Adam
Jalan Bani Buali
• Shop for handicrafts at colorful souks and watch locals
barter for livestock in the bustling camel market.
OM AN
Dates
Rates
ARABIAN
SEA
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Muscat
and Dubai/home city. Domestic air transportation within Oman
Salalah
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/oman
SNOW MONKEYS & CRANES OF JAPAN
Yoroushi
Shiretoko Peninsula/Rausu
AKAN
NATIONAL PARK
HOKKA IDO
Kushiro
• Observe the celebrated spectacle of the snow monkeys that
soak in the thermal baths of Jigokudani, and enjoy the
therapeutic properties of the hot springs at our lodge.
Jigokudani
• Search for foxes, deer, and seals on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
J APAN
Shirakawa-go/Takayama
Dates
2017: February 7 – 25
Tokyo
HONSHU
• Photograph large flocks of Japanese cranes as they leap,
pirouette, and trumpet loudly in dramatic greeting and
courting rituals.
• Visit the enchanting village of Shirakawa-go, a World
Heritage Site; the tall, gable-roofed Gassho-Zukuri
architecture, which literally means “hands folded in prayer,”
is unique in Japan.
SEA OF JAPAN
Arasaki
Crane
Reserve
Highlights
Nagoya
Rates
K YUS H U
Izumi
Kagoshima
PACIFIC OCEAN
KIRISHIMA-YAKU
NATIONAL PARK
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Tokyo
and Tokyo/home city, as well as domestic air transportation
within Japan.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/snow-monkeys
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ASIA’S SUBTROPICAL ISLES: PHILIPPINES, TAIWAN & JAPAN
Highlights
Naoshima
Itsukushima
• Experience warm welcomes and legendary Filipino
hospitality as you visit remote islands and cultural heritage
sites to learn about daily life and local traditions.
Yakushima
AMAMI
ISLANDS
EAST
CHINA SEA
• Snorkel or dive in the crystal-clear waters surrounding
Japan’s remote and seldom-visited southern islands, home
to a variety of colorful marine life.
KERAMA
ISLANDS
Taipei
• Photograph the iconic scarlet tori of Miyajima; this giant
camphor-wood gate is a World Heritage Site and sacred
site of pilgrimage that appears to float in the surrounding
waters during high tide.
Dates
YAEYAMA
ISLANDS
TA I WA N
Hualien
BATAN
ISLAND
SOUTH
CHINA SEA
PA C I F I C O C E A N
BABUYAN
ISLANDS
Vigan
2017: March 11 – 29
Hundred Islands
National Park
P HI L I P P I N E S
Manila
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$16,980
CATEGORY 4
$20,780
CATEGORY 2
$17,980
CATEGORY 5
$23,580
CATEGORY 3
$18,880
CATEGORY 6
$26,380
No single supplement and complimentary
diving on this expedition.
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Manila
and Osaka/home city.
The Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky is a
expedition vessel.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/asias-subtropical-isles
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ASIA & INDIA
JAPAN
Kobe
• Witness the cultural melting pot of vibrant Taipei as
well as Taiwan’s “wild side” in beautiful Taroko Gorge
National Park.
• Discover the cultural treasures of Kyoto; this well-preserved
cultural gem was the imperial capital of Japan for over
1,000 years.
Kyoto
SPIRIT OF THE HIMALAYAS: LADAKH, DHARAMSALA & SHIMLA
Highlights
• Explore Dharamsala; often referred to as “Little Tibet,” this
is one of the best places to see Tibetan cultural traditions
preserved and practiced.
Lamayuru
Alchi
Leh
• Photograph dramatic scenery throughout your journey—from
soaring Himalayan peaks and deep valleys to rolling hills
and dense forests.
LA D A KH
Dharamsala
Palampur
Pragpur
H
IM
Amritsar
Shimla
• Experience a wealth of Tibetan Buddhist architecture in Ladakh,
with the memorable opportunity to meet and talk with monks
and students at the Tibetan Buddhist Lamayuru Monastery.
A
LA
YA
S
• Stroll along streets lined with elegant colonial-era buildings
in Shimla.
Dates
Chandigarh
2017: May 24 – June 10
Rates
INDIA
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Delhi
and Delhi/home city. Domestic airfare within India is included
in the cost of the expedition.
Delhi
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/himalayas
CULTURAL MONGOLIA WITH THE NAADAM FESTIVAL
17 Days | Expedition Leader: Tese Wintz-Neighbor | Overland Adventure
GORKHI-TERELJ
NATIONAL PARK
Ulaanbaatar
MO NG O L I A
Tuul Riverside Lodge
Karakorum
HUSTAI
NATIONAL PARK
GOBI
DESERT
Dalanzadgad
GOBI GURVANSAIKHAN
NATIONAL PARK
• Be among the first to travel on this new itinerary that focuses
on Mongolia’s unique culture and breathtaking landscapes.
• Attend the annual state and local Naadam Festivals to
witness the traditional Mongolian sports of wrestling, archery,
and horseback riding.
Flaming Cliffs
Singing Sands
Highlights
• Stay in peaceful ger camps, situated in areas of great natural
beauty, and meet with traditional nomadic herding families.
• Explore the Gobi Desert by camel-back and visit the Flaming
Cliffs, a hauntingly beautiful landscape.
• Explore Hustai National Park, home to the acclaimed sanctuary
where Przewalski’s horse was reintroduced to the wild.
Dates
2017: July 2 – 18
Rates
Ulaanbaatar and Ulaanbaatar/home city. Domestic airfare
within Mongolia is included in the cost of the expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/mongolia
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THE HEART OF MYANMAR: ALONG THE IRRAWADDY & CHINDWIN RIVERS
Highlights
Homalin
• Cruise the Upper Irrawaddy and exotic Chindwin Rivers
aboard the luxurious 46-guest Anawrahta.
Kindat
IRRAWADDY RIVER
Sittaung
Mawlaik
• Explore the Mahar Minkyaung Monastery, an extraordinary
blend of European and Burmese architecture that houses
the 1,000-year-old Shwe Sagar Buddha.
CHINDWIN RIVER
• Enjoy timeless river scenes as you drift past dense jungles,
steep-sided gorges, emerald rice paddies, and tiny,
traditional villages.
Kalewa
Maukkadaw
Kani
Monywa
Mandalay
Pakangyi
• Visit Bodhi Tataung in Monywa—the site of a magnificent
424-foot standing Buddha, one of the largest in the world,
and a 333-foot long reclining Buddha.
Myingyan
Bagan
MYAN MAR
• Step ashore in tiny, rural villages to meet with locals and
learn about their culture and daily life along the rivers.
Dates
T H A I LA ND
ANDAMAN
SEA
Rates
Yangon
Bangkok/Mandalay and Yangon/Bangkok/home city.
To/From
Bangkok
The Anawrahta
© Charles Babault
© Aung Myo
Built in 2014 to resemble a British colonial paddle steamer,
the elegant 46-guest Anawrahta features four spacious
decks with a large lounge, single-seating restaurant,
panoramic bar, sun deck, gym, pool, and spa. With its
gleaming white rails, polished lacquer, intricately carved
woodwork, and shining brass, the Anawrahta takes guests
back in time to an era of bygone elegance. Beautifully
appointed staterooms are en suite and decorated with
original handicrafts, locally-carved wood panels, and
richly-textured fabrics inspired by the brocade of Myanmar’s
ethnic minority groups. Large windows, private balconies,
and serene colors inspire total relaxation.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/myanmar
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ASIA & INDIA
ROUTE OF THE CARAVANS
19 Days | Travel Director: Gary Wintz | Overland Adventure
Highlights
KA ZA KH S TA N
Almaty
Nukus
Tashauz
Bishkek
Khiva
U Z BEK IS TA N
K Y RG Y ZS TAN
Tashkent
• Admire the magnificent domes and turquoise spires of
Registan Square, the heart of ancient Samarkand.
• View the Bibi Khanym Mosque, built by Tamarlane in the
14th century.
• Stroll through the ancient streets of Bukhara to discover
beautiful examples of ancient Islamic architecture.
Bukhara
Samarkand
TU R KM EN ISTAN
Ashgabat
Presented
by Travcoa
• Explore bustling markets and bazaars, overflowing with exotic
foods and colorful produce, spices, jewelry, and other goods.
• Discover ancient Merv, the oldest oasis city along the
Silk Road in Central Asia.
Merv
Dates
2017: October 6 – 24
Rates
Rates to be announced soon; pre-reservations
now being accepted.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/caravans
SACRED TRADITIONS: JAPAN REVEALED
Tokamachi
Sado Island
• Join an itinerary designed specifically for those with an
appreciation of Japanese arts, cuisine, customs, and culture.
Kanazawa
Yamashiro
Shin
Hotaka
Amanohashidate
Kinosaki
HONS HU
JA PA N
Matsumoto
Utsukushigahara
Kyoto
Osaka
Highlights
Tokyo
• Learn about many of Japan’s traditional industries, from
wasabi growing and kimono silk spinning to washi paper
manufacturing and sake brewing.
• Go beyond Kyoto’s noteworthy temples to learn about
traditional Japanese arts and crafts.
• Spend three nights in the historical town of Kanazawa,
including visits to the famous gardens of Kenroku-en.
• Take in Japan’s breathtaking scenery with walking tours in
coastal villages and hilltop towns.
Dates
2017: October 13 – 31
Rates
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Tokyo
and Osaka/home city.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/japan-revealed
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Presented
by Travcoa
INTRIGUING INDOCHINA
14 Days | Travel Director: Jan Wheatley | Overland Adventure
Highlights
• Photograph timeless scenes of rural life, lush jungles, grand
boulevards, and golden temples as you explore Thailand,
Laos, and Cambodia.
• Ride by elephant-back to visit the unique hill tribes of Chiang Mai.
Luang Prabang
SOUTH
CHINA SEA
Chiang Mai
• Greet the morning sun in one of the world’s most sacred
places—the temples of Angkor Wat—and marvel at the
tangled jungle that enfolds the temples of Ta Prohm.
L AOS
• Attend a traditional Laotian Baci ceremony in Luang Prabang
and visit the famous caves of Pak Ou.
T HAI L AN D
Dates
2017: October 20 – November 2
Bangkok
Rates
Siem Reap
C AM B OD I A
Bangkok and Phnom Penh/home city, plus air transportation
within Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia at $975 per person.
Phnom Penh
B AY O F
THAILAND
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/indochina
Presented
by Travcoa
MYSTICAL ISRAEL
13 Days | Travel Director: Harry Davis | Overland Adventure
Highlights
Acre
• See Israel’s most important sights, including Tel Aviv,
Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Galilee, and the Dead Sea.
Safed
Tiberias
SEA OF GALILEE
Haifa
Nazareth
• Board jeeps for a safari into the Negev desert and make a
stop at a traditional Bedouin camp for lunch.
Beit Sheán
• Take a walk along the Via Dolorosa, the traditional Path of
Jesus, marked by nine Stations of the Cross.
Caesarea
• Visit the Israel Museum that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls
along with a spectacular collection of art and artifacts dating
from prehistory to present day.
• Visit the moving Yad Vashem—the Holocaust History
Museum and Memorial.
Dates
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Qumran
Bethlehem
2017: November 5 – 17
Masada
ISRAEL
Rates
DEAD SEA
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Tel Aviv
and Jerusalem/home city.
The Negev
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/israel
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ASIA & INDIA
IRAN BY RAIL
Highlights
CASPIAN
SEA
Tehran
• Gain a unique perspective as you travel aboard the
luxurious Golden Eagle on a fascinating journey that
takes you to areas that are rarely seen by Western visitors.
Pol-e Sefid
Mashhad
Kashan
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Choghazanbil,
Fin Garden, Masjed-e Jame, the Royal Square of Esfahan,
Persepolis, and the ancient hydraulic system of Shushtar.
• Browse the stalls of the ancient bazaar of Kashan, famous
for Persian carpets, textiles, and rosewater.
IRAN
• Tour Tehran, Iran’s cosmopolitan capital, where highlights
include the National Museum of Archaeology.
Esfahan
Susa/Shushtar
Dates
Yazd
2017: November 12 – 26
Kerman
Persepolis
PERSIAN
GULF
Rates*
Rayen/Mahan
Shiraz
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Tehran
and Tehran/home city.
*Based on Silver Class; call for Gold Class rates.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/iran-by-rail
INDIA BY RAIL WITH THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Shirley Campbell | Overland Adventure
Highlights
Delhi
Bharatpur
Jaisalmer
Agra
Jaipur
KEOLADEO GHANA
NATIONAL PARK
Jodhpur
RANTHAMBORE
NATIONAL PARK
Udaipur
Sawai
Madhopur
I N DIA
Dimapur
NA G A LA ND
Kohima
Camp
• Travel aboard the luxurious Palace on Wheels where you
will enjoy magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals, and
impeccable service.
• Attend the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, showcasing Naga
dance, music, costumes, art, ethnic foods, and handicrafts.
• Visit the royal cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur to
witness a wealth of imposing forts, palatial palaces,
flower-filled gardens, and bustling bazaars.
• Search for tigers and other Indian wildlife at Ranthambore
National Park.
Dates
2017: November 20 – December 4
Rates
Delhi and Delhi/home city. Air transportation within India
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/hornbill-festival
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INDONESIA: RAJA AMPAT & ASMAT VILLAGES
Highlights
Siladeng Island
BUNAKEN NATIONAL
MARINE PARK
Manado
Ternate
• Snorkel or dive the Raja Ampat archipelago, home to more
than 1,200 species of fish and 600 species of coral.
Raja
Ampat
EQUATOR
• Spend two exhilarating days in the Asmat—here you are
greeted by elaborately decorated “warriors” paddling
intricately carved canoes, and are invited to learn about
their unique culture.
S U LAW E S I
PA PUA
ASMAT
Agats
• Tour West Papua’s breathtaking coastline and meet the
seafaring tribes who populate its shores.
PAPU A
NEW GU INEA
• Search for resident birds and wildlife such as flashy birds of
paradise, pink-spotted fruit doves, eclectus parrots, sulphurcrested cockatoos, helmeted friarbirds, and flying foxes.
GULF OF
PAPUA
ARAFURA
SEA
TORRES
STRAIT
Port
Moresby
• Visit fascinating cultural and historical sights on Ternate
Island, long fought over for its bounty of cloves.
Thursday
Island
Dates
2016: November 3 – 21
A U ST R A L I A
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$14,980
CATEGORY 4
$17,880
CATEGORY 2
$16,180
CATEGORY 5
$19,180
CATEGORY 3
$16,980
CATEGORY 6
$21,280
CS Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with
Melanesia and save 5% on the cost of both!
Singapore/Manado and Port Moresby/Brisbane/home city.
© Thomas Baechtold
The Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky is a
expedition vessel.
© Dan Kaufman
BANDA
SEA
Aiduma
Island
Mommon
Peninsula
© Michele Westmorland
I N D ON ESI A
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/indonesia
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FACES OF MELANESIA
17 Days | Expedition Leader: Mike Moore | Aboard the Caledonian Sky
PAPUA
N EW GUIN EA
Highlights
• Join us on an award-winning journey that reveals the
extraordinary diversity of Melanesia and its people.
TROBRIAND ISLANDS
• Visit idyllic islands and isolated villages to witness timehonored traditions and ceremonies including hypnotic
drumming, melodic bamboo panpipes, and elaboratelycostumed dancers.
Kuyawa Island / LAUGHLAN
Nakwaba Island ISLANDS
Port Moresby
SOL OM ON
ISL AN DS
MELANESIA
Fergusson Island /
Dobu Island
• Snorkel or dive over pristine coral reefs populated by a
variety of tropical fish—neon damsels, clownfish, Moorish
idols, butterflyfish, delicate seahorses, and brilliantly
hued wrasses.
D'ENTRECASTEAUX
ISLANDS
Utupua
Tikopia
• Search for striking endemic birds, including the Solomon
Island sea eagle, buff-headed coucal, and Melanesian
megapode, amidst the lush, tropical vegetation.
Espiritu Santo
S O U T H E R N PA C I F I C O C E A N
Ambrym
VANUATU
Dates
Port Vila
2016: November 17 – December 3
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$13,980
CATEGORY 4
$16,580
CATEGORY 2
$14,980
CATEGORY 5
$17,680
CATEGORY 3
$15,880
CATEGORY 6
$19,980
CS Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with
The Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky is a
expedition vessel.
Refurbished in 2012,
her beautifully designed
public spaces include
a single-seating dining
room, a large lounge,
elegant bar, enclosed
panoramic viewing deck, sun deck, library, and gym.
All suites have an ocean view and feature a sitting room,
en suite bathroom, flat-screen television, spacious wardrobes, and dressing table. The Caledonian Sky carries a
fleet of Zodiacs, available for accessing remote shorelines
and islands.
© Karen Sinclair
Port Moresby and Port Vila/Brisbane/home city.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/melanesia
AU S T R A L I A & T H E S O U T H PAC I F I C
© Shirley Metz
Indonesia and save 5% on the cost of both!
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SANTA CRUZ
ISLANDS
AUSTRALIA’S KIMBERLEY: A VOYAGE TO THE OUTBACK
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Brad Climpson | Aboard the Coral Discoverer
Highlights
Tiwi
Islands
TIMOR SEA
• Fly via helicopter to explore the dramatic gorges of
Mitchell Plateau and swim in the crystal-clear pools
above photogenic Mitchell Falls.
Darwin
KING GEORGE RIVER
Bigge Island/
Low Rocks
• Discover Australia’s unique wildlife—rock wallabies, turtles,
and mighty saltwater crocodiles.
CAMBRIDGE
GULF
• Step ashore on the Tiwi Islands for a guided bush walk
that reveals the cultural traditions of the Tiwi people,
and view well-preserved Aboriginal paintings at Raft Point
and Bigge Island.
HUNTER RIVER
Montgomery Reef
MITCHELL
FALLS
Buccaneer
Archipelago
KING
GEORGE
FALLS
• View the amazing spectacle of the Horizontal Falls, created
by massive tidal currents.
PRINCE REGENT NATURE RESERVE/
CAMP CREEK/CAREENING BAY
Raft Point
Talbot Bay
Dates
T H E K I M B E R LE Y
Lacepede
Islands
Broome
2017: April 14 – 28
A US T RA LIA
© Mike Moore
Rates
CATEGORY 1 $13,580
CATEGORY 5
CATEGORY 2 $14,980
SINGLE CAT 2 $18,580
CATEGORY 3
SINGLE CAT 4 $21,780
$16,180
$19,880
CATEGORY 4 $17,580
© Brent Stephenson
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Broome
and Darwin/Sydney/home city.
The Coral Discoverer
© Brent Stephenson
The 65-guest Coral
Discoverer (formerly the
Oceanic Discoverer) was
launched in 2005 and
will undergo a major
refurbishment in 2016.
Her small size is perfect
for regional exploration.
She carries Zodiacs,
a glass-bottom boat, and a powerful aluminum excursion
boat that can carry all guests during excursions. A spacious
lounge, equipped with two large plasma TV screens, is
perfect for lectures. All staterooms offer an ocean view.
The dining room features the finest fresh seafood of
the region and a comprehensive selection of Australian
and New Zealand wines.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/coral-discoverer for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/kimberley
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FACES OF POLYNESIA: FIJI TO TAHITI
Highlights
• Enjoy exuberant welcomes from traditionally clad dancers
and experience warm hospitality as you are invited to join
kava rituals and sample local delicacies.
WA LLIS
& FUT UNA
• Search for a bevy of rare and endemic birds, including
Fiji orange doves, chattering kingfishers, and Cook Island
fruit doves.
Wallis
Futuna
FIJI
• Snorkel or dive nearly every day to discover dazzling coral
reefs and healthy populations of tropical fish.
Niuafoóu
C OOK
ISLA ND S
Niuatoputapu
Nadi
Taveuni
VIT I LEVU
• Photograph lush, emerald islands rising from turquoise
lagoons, white-sand beaches framed by lanky palms,
and lovely dancers adorned in flower leis and tapa cloth.
Lautoka
Dates
Neiafu
Palmerston
Niue
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
2017: October 22 – November 7
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$14,980
CATEGORY 4
$18,380
CATEGORY 2
$15,880
CATEGORY 5
$20,880
CATEGORY 3
$16,680
CATEGORY 6
$23,380
CS Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with Tahiti
to Easter Island and save 5% on the cost of both!
© Natalia Baechtold
Nadi and Papeete/home city.
The Caledonian Sky
© Dan & Micki Kaufman
Caledonian Sky is a
expedition vessel.
and islands.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/ÀMLWDKLWL
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AU S T R A L I A & T H E S O U T H PAC I F I C
Papeete
TAH ITI
Aitutaki
Atiu
T ONG A
Bora
Bora
SO CIE TY
ISLANDS
TAHITI TO EASTER ISLAND: MARQUESAS, TUAMOTUS & PITCAIRNS
Nuku Hiva
Highlights
MARQUESAS
ISLANDS
• Photograph the exquisite Marquesas with their sky-piercing
volcanoes, lushly-carpeted canyons, and chiseled bays.
Hiva Oa
Fatu Hiva
• View Easter Island’s giant volcanic stone statues, or moai—
their original purpose, lost through time, is one of the world’s
great archaeological mysteries.
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
Rangiroa
Puka Puka
• Meet the residents of tiny Pitcairn Island; most are direct
descendants of the HMS Bounty crew.
Papeete
Puka Rua
TUAMOTU
ISLANDS
Mangareva
Henderson
Pitcairn
Ducie
PITCAIRN ISLANDS
EA ST ER
ISLA ND
• Visit Henderson and Ducie Islands, home to rare and
endemic bird species, from Murphy’s and Phoenix petrels
to the Henderson Island crake and Stephen’s lorikeet.
• Enjoy excellent snorkeling and diving nearly every day to
discover healthy reefs teeming with colorful, tropical fish.
Dates
2017: November 5 – 24
© Jonathan Rossouw
TAHIT I
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$19,980
CATEGORY 5
$26,980
CATEGORY 2
$21,480
CATEGORY 6
$29,980
CATEGORY 3
$22,880
CAT 2 SINGLE
$26,980
CATEGORY 4
$24,980
CAT 4 SINGLE
$31,380
CS Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with Faces
of Polynesia and save 5% on the cost of both!
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Papeete
and Easter Island/Santiago/home city.
The Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky is a
expedition vessel.
and islands.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/tahiti-easter-island
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Central & South America
With a wide variety of climates and biomes, Central and South America are fascinating destinations for expedition
travel. For this reason, those with a thirst for outdoor pursuits, knowledge of new cultures, and up-close encounters
with interesting wildlife will relish our upcoming expedition line-up. Our small-ship adventures will have you nearly
circumnavigating Cuba aboard the luxurious Le Ponant; snorkeling and diving over pristine reefs; and swimming
with friendly sea lions in the Galápagos. Our overland adventures explore the rugged and remote Patagonia
region, the ancient cities of Peru, thundering Iguazu Falls, and deep into Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest.
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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
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ULTIMATE GALÁPAGOS
13 Days | Expedition Leader: Jack Grove | Aboard the Isabela II
GENOVESA
Darwin Bay
Highlights
• Join Zegrahm cofounder, Jack Grove, who designed this
comprehensive program after living in the islands for over
seven years—unlike most other itineraries, Zegrahm’s offers
10 days of exploration in the region.
• Witness numerous endemic species: giant Galápagos
tortoises, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, Galápagos
hawks, and Darwin’s finches, to name a few.
EQUATOR
Espumilla &
Puerto Egas
Punta Vicente
Roca
S AN T I AG O
Tagus Cove
Punta Espinoza
FE R N AN D I N A
Urbina Bay
RÁBIDA
B O L Í VA R
CHANNEL
• Photograph a wide variety of wildlife that has grown
astonishingly fearless in the absence of humans and
large predators.
I S AB E L A
Cerro
Dragon
S AN CRI S T Ó B A L
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
F L O R E AN A
• Explore during frequent Zodiac cruises, by kayak, glassbottom boat, and snorkel excursions.
© Andrew Ahl
E S PA Ñ O L A
Rates
TWIN CABIN
$11,980
MASTER SUITE
$13,780
© Andrew Ahl
Guayaquíl/Baltra and Baltra/Guayaquíl/home city.
The Isabela II
The 38-guest Isabela II
is one of the most
luxurious yachts cruising
the Galápagos. Each
spacious stateroom
features an ocean view
and includes private
bathrooms. The Isabela II
is fully air-conditioned
and has the amenities
of a larger vessel, including a bar and single-seating dining
room. The large sun deck features a bar with outdoor seating,
an observation area, a small gym, and Jacuzzi. Sea kayaks
and Zodiacs offer ample opportunities for exploration of
remote shores, and, as an alternative to snorkeling, the glassbottom boat is a great way to observe the marine life from
above the waves.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/isabela for more information
about this ship.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/galapagos
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Cerro
Brujo
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
• Snorkel and swim among playful sea lions as well as sea
turtles, rays, and, with luck, Galápagos penguins.
2016: July 14 – 26 & August 11 – 23
Punta Pitt
S AN TA
CRUZ
• Discover fascinating geology—lunar-like lava fields, eroded
volcanic cones, and active shield volcanoes.
Dates
BALTRA
GALÁPAGOS DIVING ADVENTURE
10 Days | Expedition Leader: Jack Grove | Aboard the Galápagos Sky
D A RW I N
Highlights
WOLF
• Explore one of the largest marine protected areas in the
world and enjoy up to four dives a day, plus night dives.
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
• Search for a wide range of species—whale sharks, dolphins,
hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, barracuda,
mola mola, and more.
• Cruise to remote Darwin and Wolf islands for world-class
diving, where both large pelagics and colorful tropical
species can be found in abundance.
EQUATOR
• Witness the playful antics of sea lions as they perform
graceful underwater acrobatics.
BARTOLOMÉ
FERNANDINA
PINZÓN
I S A BEL A
• Take a trip into the highlands to view endemic Galápagos
giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
SANTA
CRUZ
SAN CRISTÓBAL
Dates
2017: October 7 – 16
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$8,480
CAT 1 SINGLE
$14,460
CATEGORY 2
$8,680
CAT 2 SINGLE
$15,660
© Joel Centano
Guayaquíl and Guayaquíl/home city. Airfare from Guayaquíl/
San Cristobal and San Cristobal/Guayaquíl is included in the
cost of this expedition.
The Galápagos Sky
The 16-guest
Galápagos Sky is a
luxury liveaboard that
operates exclusively
in the Galápagos.
The perfect size for
exploring the archipelago with comfort
and ease, the ship is
equipped with stateof-the-art dive facilities and has the ability to offer multiple
dives per day, including night dives. All staterooms have an
ocean view with en suite bathroom, closet for storage, and
individually controlled air conditioning. The Galápagos Sky
features a single-seating dining room, large open-air sun
deck, and a cozy lounge.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/galapagos-sky for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/galapagos-dive
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THE HEART OF CUBA
11 Days | Expedition Leader: Rich Pagen | Overland Adventure
Highlights
• Join us for a rare opportunity to visit Cuba, made possible
through our partnership with sister company, International
Expeditions*, which is authorized to conduct travel programs
to Cuba under the people-to-people license category.
• Immerse yourself in Cuban culture as you visit with friendly
locals, savor traditional cuisine, and enjoy numerous musical
performances, including a visit to the Buena Vista Social Club.
• Explore the Zapata Wetlands—this UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve is home to 171 species of birds, 18 of which are
endemic, including bee hummingbirds, the world’s smallest
living bird.
• Stroll the atmospheric streets of Havana to discover stunning
colonial architecture and sun-splashed plazas, where classic
American cars complete the scene of a bygone era.
Las Terrazas
Soroa
Zapata Peninsula/
Boca de Guama
Havana
Viñales
Santa Clara
ZAPATA
WETLANDS
Bay of Pigs
Cienfuegos
Trinidad/
Topes de Collantes
National Park
CARIBBEAN
SEA
• Visit the World Heritage Sites of Trinidad, founded in the 16th
century, and the nearby Valley of the Sugar Mills, the historic
center of Cuba’s sugar industry.
*International Expeditions, Inc. is authorized under general and specific
licenses to operate, engage, organize, and conduct people-to-people
travel to Cuba that engages participants in meaningful interactions with
individuals in Cuba.
Dates
2016: October 13 – 23 • 2017: February 9 – 19
Rates
2016:
2017:
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Miami
and Miami/home city, plus the charter flight to and from Cuba.
Guests will not be allowed to travel early to Cuba or extend
their stay, and must travel on the charter flights to/from Miami.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/heart-of-cuba
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CUBA
CUBA UNDER SAIL
17 Days | Expedition Leader: Nadia Eckhardt | Aboard Le Ponant
Highlights
• Immerse yourself in Cuban culture as you visit with friendly
locals, savor traditional cuisine, tour the Arte Corte
interactive museum, and enjoy musical performances,
including a visit to the Buena Vista Social Club.
• Travel with ease aboard the intimate, 56-guest sailing ship,
Le Ponant, the perfect way to see the sights and enjoy the
exquisite coastal scenery.
Cayo Guillermo
Havana
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Bay of Pigs
• Visit the citadel of San Pedro de la Roca in Santiago and
stroll through charming, colonial Cienfuegos; both are
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Casilda/Trinidad
Gibara Port
CARIBBEAN
SEA
CUB A
Baracoa
Santiago de Cuba
• Snorkel over healthy coral reefs to view colorful tropical fish,
turtles, sting rays, and other sea creatures.
• Stroll the atmospheric streets of Havana to discover stunning
colonial architecture and sun-splashed plazas, where classic
American cars complete the scene of a by-gone era.
This trip will be conducted under a General License – Humanitarian
project (section 515.575).
Dates
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$17,580
CAT 1 SINGLE
$21,980
CATEGORY 2
$19,980
CAT 2 SINGLE
$25,080
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Miami
and Miami/home city, plus the charter flight to and from Cuba.
Guests will not be allowed to travel early to Cuba or extend
their stay, and must travel on the charter flights to/from Miami.
Le Ponant
Le Ponant is a sleek, threemasted sailing vessel that is
ideal for expedition cruising.
When her 16,140-squarefoot sails are unfurled,
Le Ponant glides through
the water at 10–12 knots.
The four-deck vessel has
ample public space, and is fully equipped with two restaurants,
a lounge, bar, and small reading nook with a selection of
books. All ocean-view staterooms feature an en suite bathroom, minibar, safe, radio, individual air conditioning control,
and telephone. Le Ponant carries a fleet of Zodiacs and has
facilities for snorkeling and diving.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/le-ponant for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/cuba-under-sail
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BRAZIL: RIVERS OF THE AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST
Highlights
RIO NEGRO
• Join ornithologist Mark Brazil on a brand-new itinerary,
exploring some of Brazil’s lesser-traveled rivers and pristine
Amazonian rainforest.
• Spend five days exploring the Rio Roosevelt (River of Doubt);
this truly untouched wilderness is a paradise for bird
enthusiasts with nearly 500 recorded species.
Anavilhanas Lodge
Manaus
AMAZON RIVER
Mamiraua Ukari
Lodge
RIO SOLIMÕES
• Search for unique Amazonian wildlife in the Mamiraua
Reserve, home to pink river dolphins, hoatzins, and two
endemic primate species.
• Explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago on the Rio Negro,
one of the largest freshwater archipelagos in the world.
BRAZIL
Dates
Rates
RIO ROOSEVELT
(RIVER OF DOUBT)
Manaus and Manaus/home city. Air transportation within
Brazil is included in the cost of the expedition.
Roosevelt River Lodge
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/brazil-amazon
PATAGONIA BY LAND & SEA
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Ingrid Nixon | Overland Adventure
From Buenos Aires
Highlights
A R G EN TIN A
El Calafate
• Witness the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier, an almost
200-foot-high wall of ice.
TORRES DEL PAINE
NATIONAL PARK
• Spend four days exploring Torres del Paine, where you may
spy guanacos, Magellanic woodpeckers, Andean condors,
and with luck, the elusive puma.
AT L A N T I C
OCEAN
• Photograph a variety of iconic vistas—craggy snow-dusted
pinnacles and peaks, and turquoise lakes studded with icebergs.
C H IL E
• Enjoy four days of cruising among Chile’s chiseled fjords to
search for dolphins, whales, seals, and a variety of seabirds.
• Cruise past the windswept and rugged terrain at the “end of
the world,” as you navigate legendary Cape Horn.
Punta Arenas
DEAUGOSTINO
SOUND
Dates
2017: November 3 – 17
Piloto Glacier
Pia Glacier
Rates
Rates to be announced soon; pre-reservations
now being accepted.
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
Ushuaia
Wulaia Bay
Garibaldi Glacier
Cape Horn
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/patagonia-land-sea
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HIRAM BINGHAM’S HIDDEN PERU
9 Days | Travel Director: Marta Luna | Overland Adventure
Highlights
P E RU
Lima
Presented
by Travcoa
Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu
Sacred
Valley
• Stay within the citadel overnight and enjoy the magical
sunset and sunrise over Machu Picchu.
• Mingle and barter with the Quechua-speaking locals at
the colorful and authentic market of Chinchero.
• Savor a private lunch at Casa Aliaga, built in 1535 and
still inhabited by the Aliaga family.
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
Cusco
• Experience the Inca culture with the Quechua community
of Huilloc in the heart of the Valley of the Incas.
• Admire the world’s largest private collection of pre-Incan
and pre-Columbian treasures at the Larco Herrera Museum.
Dates
2017: October 12 – 20
Rates
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Lima
and Lima/home city, plus air transportation within Peru at
$520 per person.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/peru
ALLURING SOUTH AMERICA
15 Days | Travel Director: Alba Holleman | Overland Adventure
Rio de Janeiro
Highlights
• Photograph the wild and stunning beauty of Patagonia, a land of
towering snowcapped peaks reflected in shimmering blue lakes.
PARAGUAY
IGUAZU FALLS
BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
Presented
by Travcoa
• Savor fantastic views of thundering Iguaçu Falls from both
the Argentinian and the Brazilian sides.
• Enjoy a traditional asado (steak) dinner accompanied by a
stunning performance of tango in Buenos Aires.
• Witness the iconic vistas of Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain,
and Ipanema in legendary Rio de Janeiro.
• Take in panoramic vistas of Santiago from San Cristobal Hill,
and visit the historic home of Pablo Neruda.
Buenos Aires
CH IL E
Santiago
Dates
2017: October 16 – 30
Rates
Puerto Varas
Puerto Montt
Bariloche
Rio de Janeiro and Santiago/home city, plus air transportation
at $1,370 per person.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/south-america
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Europe
Turn your view of the Continent from well-trodden to well-off-the-beaten-path with our small-ship cruises and
overland adventures to Europe. We realize you may have visited the region a number of times, but have you
unveiled the mysteries of Transylvania or circled the entire Black Sea, visiting six amazing countries along the way?
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St. Petersburg, or savor Sicily on a 13-day circumnavigation of the island?
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EUROPE
CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Lia Oprea | Aboard the Island Sky
Odessa
UKRAIN E
Highlights
R OM A NI A
RUSSIA
Histria
Constanta
DANUBE RIVER
DELTA
Varna
• Enjoy an energetic performance of traditional dances in
Georgia while sampling local wines.
Sochi
BLACK SEA
BU L G AR IA
GE ORGIA
Sinop
Bartin
Safranbolu
Batumi
Trabzon
Sumela
TURKEY
• Tour Safranbolu, an important center of saffron production
and stopover for Silk Road caravans—this UNESCO World
Heritage Center boasts a wealth of Ottoman architecture.
• Explore the grand city of Odessa, with splendid examples of
elegant 18th- and 19th-century architecture, including a tour
of the magnificent Opera House.
• Cruise through the winding canals of the Danube River
Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere
Reserve, as we search for over 200 species of birds.
Dates
2016: October 4 – 18
Rates
© Allan Langdale
BOSPORUS
Istanbul
• Visit Istanbul’s top sites including Topkapi Palace and
the 17th-century Blue Mosque.
CATEGORY 1
$12,980
CATEGORY 4
$15,680
CATEGORY 2
$13,980
CATEGORY 5
$16,780
CATEGORY 3
$14,980
CATEGORY 6
$18,880
Enjoy an air credit of up to $1,000 per person for new
bookings on this expedition! You may use the $1,000 air
credit* to purchase airfare from your home city/Istanbul
and Istanbul/home city.
*Air Credit of up to $1,000 per person is applicable to new bookings
only (as of September 1, 2015) and subject to availability at time
of booking. Air must be booked and ticketed through Zegrahm
Expeditions. Air credit is not combinable with any other offer except
group, Refer & Reward, and solo traveler savings.
The Island Sky
Built in 1992 and recently
refurbished, the Island Sky
is a comfortable and
contemporary expedition
vessel. Public spaces
include a large lounge,
elegant bar with piano,
library stocked with fiction and reference books along with
a selection of games, and a single-seating dining room.
Outside decks feature a bar, a sun deck where meals are
served in pleasant weather, and is equipped for scuba diving.
All suites feature ocean views, a sitting area, en suite bathroom, large wardrobes, small refrigerator, and television.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/island-sky for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/black-sea
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BALTIC ODYSSEY: GERMANY, DENMARK, POLAND, LITHUANIA & SWEDEN
11 Days | Expedition Leader: Nadia Eckhardt | Aboard the Island Sky
Highlights
Stockholm
• Follow in the historic wake of explorers and royalty as you
cruise down the legendary Thames River to the North Sea.
BALTIC
SEA
• Discover the scenic beauty of Bornholm Island, graced
with rolling countryside, charming villages, unique round
churches, and the impressive ruins of Hammershus Castle.
Visby
SWEDEN
• Visit beautiful Visby—a World Heritage Site, this city of ‘roses
and ruins’ was once the trading center of the Hanseatic League.
NORTH
SEA
• Stroll the historic Old Town of Gdansk, a magnificent
collection of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings
and monuments.
DENMARK
BORNHOLM
ISLAND
Sylt Island
Gdansk
KIEL CANAL
P O L AN D
ENGLAND
GERMANY
London
2017: July 14 – 24
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$6,980
CATEGORY 4
$9,380
CATEGORY 2
$7,680
CATEGORY 5
$12,980
CATEGORY 3
$8,480
CATEGORY 6
$14,380
CS
Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with Baltic
Odyssey: Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Russia & Finland
and save 5% on the cost of both!
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/London
and Stockholm/home city. Airfare from Visby/Stockholm is
The Island Sky
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For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/baltic-germany
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Klaipeda
Ronne
• Enjoy a daylight transit of the 61-mile Kiel Canal, a
fascinating example of 19th-century engineering.
Dates
GOTLAND
ISLAND
LITH UAN IA
BALTIC ODYSSEY: SWEDEN, LATVIA, ESTONIA, RUSSIA & FINLAND
10 Days | Expedition Leader: Nadia Eckhardt | Aboard the Island Sky
Highlights
F I NL A ND
Turku
SW EDE N
Stockholm
• Discover the Hanseatic legacy of Riga and Tallinn, with
splendid rows of merchant houses, charming cobblestone
streets lined with shops, and medieval market squares
crowned by spired cathedrals, courts, and palaces.
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
• Spend two days in St. Petersburg—the Venice of the North—
and enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof,
and other important sites.
Tallinn
BALTIC
SEA
E S TO NI A
• Explore Visby, famous for its intact medieval architecture,
especially the 44 guard towers built as part of the city walls
in the 11th and 12th centuries.
RUSSIA
• Visit Turku, Finland’s oldest city and historic capital, and
cruise among verdant islands and rocky outcroppings
of the scenic Turku archipelago.
GOTLAND
ISLAND
Riga
L AT V I A
Dates
2017: July 21 – 30
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$7,980
CATEGORY 4
$12,980
CATEGORY 2
$8,780
CATEGORY 5
$13,980
CATEGORY 3
$11,980
CATEGORY 6
$15,480
CS
Combo Savings: Combine this voyage with Baltic
Odyssey: Germany, Denmark, Poland, Lithuania &
Sweden and save 5% on the cost of both!
Stockholm and Stockholm/home city. Airfare from Stockholm/
Visby is included in the cost of the expedition.
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Visby
The Island Sky
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/baltic-sweden
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CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF SICILY
13 Days | Expedition Leader: Lia Oprea | Aboard the Variety Voyager
STROMBOLI
VOLCANO
Highlights
• Attend cooking demonstrations on how to prepare traditional
Sicilian dishes, plus enjoy wine tastings of vintages from the
Marsala and Licata regions.
• Enjoy ample free time to stroll through picturesque coastal
towns with many opportunities to dine ashore on your own.
• Tour Monreale’s impressive 12th-century Cathedral; hailed
as Italy’s most beautiful Norman church, the interior is
covered with intricate mosaics, gold leaf, and stone intarsia.
• Join a local chef in Cefalú at the Tasca Lanza Estate and
help cook a traditional Sicilian lunch, followed by time to
sample the Estate’s wine and explore the lovely grounds.
AEOLIAN
ISLANDS
Lipari
Trapani
Erice
Segesta
Marsala
Palermo/
Monreale
Mazara del Vallo/
Selinunte
Cefalú
Taormina/Mt. Etna
S I C I LY
Catania
Morgantina
Agrigento
Licata
Syracuse
• Explore the exquisite Greek and Roman ruins of Agrigento
and Syracuse—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Cruise among the scenic Aeolian Islands and enjoy up-close
views of still-active Stromboli Volcano.
Dates
Rates
$8,980
OWNER’S SUITE $14,280
CATEGORY 2
$9,980
SINGLE CAT 1
$11,180
CATEGORY 3 $11,280
SINGLE CAT 2
$12,480
CATEGORY 4 $12,980
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Valletta
and Valletta/home city.
The Variety Voyager
The Variety Voyager is a
newly built, state-of-the art
private yacht which accommodates up to 72 guests.
All ocean-view staterooms
feature en suite marble
bathrooms, flat-screen
television, mini fridge,
and individually controlled
heating/cooling. The spacious and elegantly-appointed public
spaces include a lounge, library, single-seating dining room,
outdoor deck for dining in pleasant weather, and sun deck
with a bar and lounge area.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/variety-voyager for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/sicily
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STRAIT OF
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Highlights
• Spend three nights in Istanbul exploring the top sites including
Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul
Amasya
Kars
Tokat
Ankara
Sivas
Dogubeyazit
TU RK E Y
Cappadocia
Kanesh
Van
• Explore the magical Cappadocia region with its otherworldly
landscapes and stories-deep underground cities.
• Visit the supremely scenic, ancient city of Van and its
imposing stone castle, and cruise across Lake Van.
• Admire the Ishak Pasha Palace, a meticulously maintained
example of Ottoman architecture in eastern Turkey.
• Immerse yourself in the cultural hub of Sivas, famous for
its medreses (Islamic seminaries) and Great Mosque.
Dates
2017: May 1 – 17
Rates
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Istanbul
and Ankara/home city. Domestic air transportation within
Turkey is included in the cost of this expedition.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/turkey
TRANSYLVANIA: A JOURNEY THROUGH ROMANIA & HUNGARY
18 Days | Expedition Leader: Ron Wixman | Overland Adventure
Sighetu Marmatiei
Debrecen
Gura Humorului
Budapest
Piatra Neamt
HUNGARY
R OMANIA
• Discover Romania’s traditions with visits to folk and
ethnography museums, and music and dance performances.
• Stroll through lovely Sibiu, where streets lined with Gothic
arcades, Renaissance houses, and Baroque churches lead
into the beautifully-preserved medieval center.
Cluj
Sibiel
Highlights
Sibiu
Brasov
• Visit the churches of the Maramures Valley; their characteristic
tall, wooden steeples have earned them World Heritage status.
• View the exquisite frescoes of Voronet, built in 1488 and
often hailed as the “Sistine Chapel of the East.”
Bucharest
• Explore infamous Bran Castle, used by Vlad the Impaler
(later transformed by Stoker into Count Dracula).
Dates
2017: May 6 – 23
Rates
Bucharest and Budapest/home city.
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/transylvania
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Far North & the Arctic
With soaring, white-capped peaks, abundant wildlife, and quaint villages that are home to some of the world’s
most hardy (and hearty!) souls, the top of the world beckons those seeking true adventure. And, in 2017 you
have three unique opportunities to explore these magical lands. Join us for an exhilarating experience—one that
includes traveling by snowshoe, snowmobile, dogsled, and reindeer sled—in Norway’s Lapland. Circumnavigate
Iceland, a nature lover’s paradise, or enjoy a unique cruise of Alaska, one that gets you up close and personal to
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breeding seabirds and a variety of marine mammals.
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FAR NORTH & THE ARCTIC
LAPLAND: HOME OF THE SAMI PEOPLE
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Ingrid Nixon | Overland Adventure
Highlights
• Travel by boat, snowmobile, reindeer sleigh, snowshoe,
and even mush your own dog sled to discover sheltered
fjords, peaceful valleys, and sleepy fishing hamlets.
Kongsfjord
Båtsfjord
• Stay with a Sami family and learn about their traditional lifestyle—
dominated by reindeer herding, hunting, fishing, and trading.
• Spend the night at the Snowhotel, constructed entirely of snow
and filled with skillfully carved ice furniture and sculptures.
Alta
Hillagurra
• Photograph serene, snow-shrouded landscapes, colorful
scenes of traditional Sami life and culture, and with luck,
the ethereal Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.
Kirkenes
Ravnastua
Svanhovd
Karasjok
NORWAY
• Visit Karasjok, the cultural capital of the Norwegian Sami and
enjoy a privately-guided tour of the Sami Parliament Building.
Dates
Rates
Kautokeino
To/From
Oslo
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Oslo
and Oslo/home city. Air transportation within Norway is
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/lapland
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CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND
12 Days | Expedition Leader: Russ Evans | Aboard the Ocean Diamond
THISTILFJORD BAY
Highlights
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Skoruvik
• Explore Iceland’s fabled Golden Circle—Thingvellir
National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir Center.
Raudanes
VIGUR
ISLAND
• View vast colonies of breeding seabirds: kittiwakes, thickbilled murres, guillemots, fulmars, and comical puffins.
Siglufjördur
Ísafjördur
Akureyri
GRÍMSEY
ISLAND
• Meet the residents of colorful fishing villages and stroll
through archaeological sites that recall the heyday of
Viking exploration.
FLATEY
ISLAND
ICE LAND
• Cruise by Zodaic to search for whales, seals, and
other marine mammals that congregate here in the
summer months.
Reykjavík
Gullfoss
Dates
HEIMAEY
ISLAND
2017: June 1 – 12
SURTSEY
ISLAND
$8,980
BALCONY SUITE
$12,980
CATEGORY 2
$9,380
SINGLE CAT 1
$11,280
CATEGORY 3
$9,880
SINGLE CAT 2
$11,780
CATEGORY 4
$10,480
SINGLE CAT 3
$12,480
CATEGORY 5
$11,280
SINGLE CAT 4
$13,180
SUITE
$11,780
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Rates
CATEGORY 1
Reykjavík and Reykjavík/home city.
The Ocean Diamond
Recently refurbished,
the 175-guest Ocean
Diamond is a superb
oceangoing vessel
equipped with
stabilizers and an icehardened hull, allowing
her to easily navigate
the most rugged natural
environments. Each stateroom features configurable beds,
flat-screen television, and en suite bathroom. The Ocean
Diamond carries a fleet of Zodiacs, available for accessing
remote shorelines and islands.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/ocean-diamond for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/iceland
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FAR NORTH & THE ARCTIC
LAKE
MÝVATN
Seydisfjördur
Látrabjarg
• Photograph Iceland’s stunning landscapes—bubbling
hot springs, glittering glaciers, soaring volcanoes, and
plunging waterfalls.
Húsavík
Djúpivogur
WILD ALASKA
15 Days | Expedition Leader: Mike Moore | Aboard the Silver Discoverer
ARCTIC CIRCLE
R U SSIA
Highlights
CHUKCHI
PENINSULA
Provideniya
• Photograph a variety of wildlife including several species
of whales, northern fur seals, otters, Arctic foxes, and brown
bears digging for clams in Geographic Harbor.
Nome
King
Island
Savoonga
• Visit remote Bering Sea and Pribilof Island communities,
including a Siberian Yupik community.
ST. LAWRENCE
ISLAND
Anchorage
A LA SK A
Hall Island
Sewa
Kukak Bay
Geographic Harbor
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
St. Paul
Island
Kodiak
KATMAI
NATIONAL PARK
& PRESERVE
Aghiyuk
PRIBILOF
ISLANDS
Otter Cove
St. George
Island
UNIMAK
ISLAND
Dutch Harbor
The Triplets
• Search for a variety of seabirds, including horned and
tufted puffins, common murres, parakeet auklets,
and red-legged kittiwakes.
• Attend a fascinating cultural performance in
Provideniya, Russia.
KODIAK
ISLAND
Chignik Bay
Dates
Unga Island
High Island
Baby Islands
2017: July 6 – 20
UNALASKA
ISLAND
Rates
CATEGORY 1
$14,980
CATEGORY 5
$22,180
CATEGORY 2
$15,980
CATEGORY 6
$26,780
CATEGORY 3
$16,880
SUITE
$32,280
CATEGORY 4
$18,380
Anchorage/Nome and Anchorage/home city.
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The Silver Discoverer
The Silver Discoverer is
an elegant 120-guest
vessel, ideally suited
for expedition cruising.
Her fleet of Zodiacs
allows us to explore
anywhere nature
or curiosity dictates. All staterooms have an ocean view,
spacious wardrobes, individually controlled heat/air
conditioner, personal safe, flat-screen television, sitting
area, and en suite bathroom. Facilities on board include
a single-seating dining room, two lounges, small library,
and outdoor pool.
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INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE
St. Matthew
Island
• View Alaska’s iconic landscapes—mountains, fjords,
waterfalls, forests, and tundra—during numerous
Zodiac excursions.
Visit www.zegrahm.com/silver-discoverer for more
For more information, please visit www.zegrahm.com/wild-alaska
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MEET YOUR LEADERS
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the brightest. Zegrahm cofounders, veteran expedition leaders, naturalists, and historians bring an educational
component to your adventure through lectures, recaps, and guided excursions. Below is the core group of leaders
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below; visit www.zegrahm.com/leaders to read their impressive biographies.
FEATURED LEADERS
Mark Brazil – Expedition Leader & Ornithologist
Mark developed his fascination with the natural world, especially birds, during his boyhood in
the landlocked English county of Worcestershire. He earned his Ph.D. from Stirling University,
Scotland, for his work on avian ecology and behavior in Iceland. His work has taken him to
every continent. He is the author of several ornithological books and is a leading authority on
the natural history of Japan. Join Mark on Faces of Melanesia, Wild Southern India, Snow
Monkeys & Cranes of Japan, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Wild Alaska, Brazil: Rivers of the
Amazonian Rainforest, and Sacred Traditions: Japan Revealed.
Shirley Campbell – Anthropologist
Dr. Shirley Campbell is a social anthropologist and Research Fellow at the Australian National
University, with a special interest in the indigenous peoples of Australia, Melanesia, and the
Pacific. Her impressive academic career has led to a sound knowledge of many cultures and
the theoretical foundations that human societies share. In addition to contributing to several
academic publications, she has written a book recounting her time in the Trobriand Islands,
The Art of Kula. Join Shirley on Indonesia, Faces of Melanesia, Sub-Antarctic Islands of
New Zealand, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Australia’s Kimberley, and India by Rail.
Brad Climpson – Marine Biologist
Brad hails from Sydney, Australia and has BS degrees in both marine biology and zoology.
With the Great Barrier Reef serving as both playground and laboratory, Brad has an intimate
knowledge of how complex reef systems work and his passion for the underwater world has
taken him all over the world. An accomplished scuba diver, underwater photographer, and
experienced boat handler, Brad has a passion for interacting with nature and sharing his
knowledge with travelers. Join Brad on Indonesia, Faces of Melanesia, Ultimate Maldives,
Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Australia’s Kimberley, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Nadia Eckhardt – Expedition Leader
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Nadia now calls Seattle her home. She spent much of her
youth exploring southern Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean, and has since traveled
extensively throughout the world—from Central and South America to Antarctica and the South
Pacific. Nadia has been working with Zegrahm since 1992 and is an experienced expedition
leader, cruise director, and Zodiac driver. Join Nadia on Cuba Under Sail and Baltic Odyssey.
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MEET YOUR LEADERS
Russ Evans – Expedition Leader
Russ is a 6th-generation Falkland Islander. He possesses a deep interest in the sea and has done
everything from dive boat support and assisting with scientific research to medical evacuations
and conducting sightseeing trips to local islands. Russ has led Zegrahm expeditions from the
Antarctic to Spitsbergen and many places in between. He is also an accomplished Zodiac
driver and general naturalist. Join Russ on Circumnavigation of Iceland.
Conrad Field – Naturalist
A resident of Homer, Alaska, Conrad is a professional naturalist and biologist as well as an
accomplished artist in the media of pen-and-ink and scrimshaw. He and his wife, Carmen,
write and publish guides and children’s books on marine life. Since 1989 Conrad has also
been a naturalist-lecturer, primarily in polar and sub-polar regions, including more than 70
voyages to the Antarctic. Join Conrad on Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands,
Circumnavigation of Iceland, Wild Alaska, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Lynne Greig – Cruise Director
Lynne was born and raised in South Africa, but her love of travel led her around the globe,
and eventually turned into a career as cruise director—her cheery personality, abundant energy,
and industry knowledge are unparalleled. Lynne has been to every continent and across every
ocean aboard expedition vessels ranging from Russian icebreakers to Australian catamarans.
Join Lynne on Indonesia, Faces of Melanesia, Vietnam, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Cuba
Under Sail, Australia’s Kimberley, Baltic Odyssey, and Faces of Polynesia.
Jack Grove – Zegrahm Cofounder & Expedition Leader
Jack is a leading authority on the fishes and marine environments of the eastern tropical
Pacific. In 1997, Stanford University Press published his comprehensive volume, The Fishes of
the Galápagos Islands, and he received his Ph.D. from Pacific Western University. He is an
avid scuba diver, certified divemaster, and Fellow of The Explorers Club. Join Jack on Ultimate
Galápagos, Vietnam, Cuba Under Sail, Galápagos Diving Adventure, Faces of Polynesia,
and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Lex Hes – Expedition Leader
A naturalist and wildlife photographer, Lex was born and educated in Johannesburg and has
been involved in the world of wildlife for over 30 years. Previously a guide at the world-famous
Londolozi Game Reserve, Lex is now a popular freelance nature guide. He is an author and
nature photographer with five books to his credit, including the highly acclaimed Leopards of
Londolozi. Join Lex on Southern Africa’s Diversity, Ultimate Botswana, Remote Tanzania,
Wildlife Along the Zambezi, and Madagascar.
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history and archaeology at a young age and has since explored almost every inch of Turkey.
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on Treasures of Turkey.
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FEATURED LEADERS
Mike Messick – Zegrahm Cofounder & Expedition Leader
One of the best expedition leaders in the business, Mike embarked on a full-time career in
adventure travel shortly after graduating from college and has since visited more than 195
countries around the world. He is a member of The Explorers Club, holds a US Coast Guard
captain’s license, and has his scuba instructor certificate from NAUI. Join Mike on Indonesia,
Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Faces of Polynesia, and
Tahiti to Easter Island.
Mike Moore – Expedition Leader
A Chicago native, Mike earned both his BS in biology and an MS degree in ecology, ethology,
and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then, he’s spent 10 years conducting research
around the Pacific Rim and taking travelers from the equatorial forests of New Guinea to
Alaska’s arctic tundra. Join Mike on Indonesia, Faces of Melanesia, Sub-Antarctic Islands
of New Zealand, Vietnam, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Circumnavigation of Iceland, Wild
Alaska, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Mike Murphy – Divemaster
With a background as a deep-sea commercial diver, Mike has had the opportunity to dive in
almost all of the world’s seas. He has also captained his own charter boat and has explored
extensively from the east coast of the US to the Indian Ocean. Mike’s travels have taken him
around the globe, and he has worked on both large and small expedition vessels. Join Mike
on Indonesia, Faces of Melanesia, Ultimate Maldives, Asia’s Subtropical Isles,
Circumnavigation of Iceland, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Tese Wintz-Neighbor – Expedition Leader
Tese received her BA in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University, and her MA in
China Regional Studies from the Henry Jackson School of International Studies at the University
of Washington. Based in Seattle, she has led over 50 tours to various countries throughout Asia.
In addition to teaching, Tese is the author of numerous curricula on Asian culture and events.
Join Tese on Cultural Mongolia.
Ingrid Nixon – Expedition Leader
For almost two decades, Ingrid’s work in expedition tourism has propelled her about the planet.
Originally from Western Washington, Ingrid spent many years living in Interior Alaska where
she worked for Denali National Park and Preserve. With a degree in broadcast journalism, she
has produced numerous films about national parks and won national awards for a film about
Glacier Bay’s underwater world. Join Ingrid on Lapland and Patagonia by Land & Sea.
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MEET YOUR LEADERS
Dan Olsen – Expedition Leader
Dan has lived in Seward, Alaska for over a decade, where he is the captain of a 150-passenger
tour boat in Kenai Fjords National Park. Dan spent many years teaching Outward Bound
courses in mountaineering, sailing, and kayaking, and he continues to lead kayakers in the
Arctic and Antarctic. Dan is currently studying acoustic killer whale dialects, and is working on
a Master’s degree thesis. Join Dan on Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands,
Circumnavigation of Iceland, Wild Alaska, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Lia Oprea – Expedition Leader
Part Romanian, Lia gives credit to her Gypsy heritage for her peripatetic nature and love of
exploration. This love led her to travel widely around the globe and, quite naturally, to a career
in adventure travel, a trade she has plied for more than two decades. Lia has led our popular
Black Sea itinerary since the inaugural voyage in 2004. Join Lia on Circumnavigation of the
Black Sea and Circumnavigation of Sicily.
Rich Pagen – Naturalist
Rich’s career in conservation biology has ranged from teaching science to environmental
monitoring. After field biology projects in North and South America, Rich was drawn back to
the sea where he taught marine science and island ecology on California’s Catalina Island.
He has also conducted shipboard surveys for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as tagging
studies of sea turtles and pelagic sharks. Join Rich on The Heart of Cuba, Indonesia, Faces
of Melanesia, Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Asia’s Subtropical Isles, Cuba Under
Sail, Wild Alaska, Baltic Odyssey, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Tom Sharpe – Geologist
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Tom recently retired from the National Museum of Wales. He is
a Fellow of the Geological Society of London, and a Chartered Geologist. For the past 30
years he has been promoting geology through exhibitions, lectures, and publications, and
has contributed to a number of television and radio programs in Wales. Join Tom on
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands, Australia’s Kimberley, and
Circumnavigation of Iceland.
Kelsey Simmons – Cruise Director
Kelsey graduated from the University of Washington Art History program. After studying abroad
in Rome, Kelsey spent time traveling through Europe and living in various places along the
west coast of the United States. Her love for the Pacific Northwest brought her back to settle in
the Seattle area. By nature, Kelsey is friendly, dedicated, and detail-oriented, making her the
perfect fit for the role of cruise director. Join Kelsey on Circumnavigation of the Black Sea,
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands, Circumnavigation of Iceland, Wild
Alaska, Circumnavigation of Sicily, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
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FEATURED LEADERS
Chris Stamper – Expedition Leader
Chris began his career as a professional safari guide in South Africa in 2001. His love of nature
and skills honed from tracking and observing wildlife led Chris to be deeply involved with the
development and training of aspiring guides in South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. His main
goal on safari is to leave guests with a new, deeper understanding of Africa, its beauty, and its
people. Join Chris on Signature Botswana, Ultimate Namibia, and Rwanda & Tanzania.
Brent Stephenson – Ornithologist
Born in New Zealand, Brent has been an avid birder since childhood. In 2005 he completed his
Ph.D., studying the breeding biology of Australasian gannets in New Zealand. His passion for
travel, birds, and the ocean has led him to many corners of the world working on small expedition
vessels. In his “spare time,” Brent conducts ecological research, conservation work, and co-owns a
bird-guiding business. Brent is also the author of Birds of New Zealand: A Photographic Guide.
Join Brent on Best of Indonesia, Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Asia’s Subtropical
Isles, Australia’s Kimberley, Faces of Polynesia, and Tahiti to Easter Island.
Tony Walsh – Expedition Leader
Tony studied management in England and has managed leading retail businesses in Britain and
the Persian Gulf including the BHS Franchise in Saudi Arabia and the Disney retail franchise in
Oman. Making use of his business background and interest in the Arabian Peninsula, Tony has
worked in Oman’s growing tourism business since 1993 and has led tours, lectured, and written
on Oman. Join Tony on Oman: Landscapes & Legends of the Arabian Peninsula.
Gary Wintz – Expedition Leader
Gary graduated cum laude from Michigan’s Duns Scotus College with a degree in philosophy.
He has spent the last 35 years outside the US researching, writing, and lecturing about distant
lands and cultures, and has traveled to over 220 countries and territories. Gary was one of the
first Westerners to actually reside in Tibet since the communist Chinese occupation and has met
with His Holiness the Dalai Lama many times. Join Gary on Iran, Spirit of the Himalayas,
The Heart of Myanmar, Route of the Caravans, and Iran by Rail.
Ron Wixman – Historian
Ron is a specialist in world cultural geography and is well versed in both the ancient and
modern societies of the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, Central Asia,
and the Middle East. Ron recently retired from the University of Oregon where he taught courses
on the rise of cultures and civilization, traditional ways of life, food culture and cuisine, and
geopolitics in the Middle East. Join Ron on Circumnavigation of the Black Sea, Transylvania,
Baltic Odyssey, and Circumnavigation of Sicily.
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MEET YOUR LEADERS
TRAVEL DIRECTORS
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guides to hotel staff, their Travel Directors will go to great lengths—wherever you’re traveling—to ensure your
own personal travel experience is catered to, whether it’s dining on your own at a local restaurant or choosing
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Harry Davis – Travel Director
Harry has led journeys for Travcoa for over 30 years. While he has traveled the world over, his
favorite destination to share with fellow explorers is the Middle East—Harry has led over 60
tours to the region and lived in Egypt for over a year. He believes that the birthplace of so many
religions coupled with ancient history and modern development offers the curious traveler an
experience found no where else on the planet. Join Harry on Morocco and Mystical Israel.
Alba Holleman – Travel Director
Alba was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and has lived in both Europe and West Africa.
For the last 25 years, she has been working as a tour director, guiding tours to over 80
countries. Alba’s loves sharing her knowledge of the world and its people with guests,
and always go above and beyond to ensure they enjoy their journey to the fullest. Join Alba
on Alluring South America.
Marta Luna – Travel Director
A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Marta speaks Portuguese, French, Italian, and English.
She describes herself as an “insatiable traveler” with an interest in history, art, and literature.
Marta became an American citizen in 1983; the same year she began accompanying groups
of archeologists and museum curators as a translator. She has served as a Travel Director
for Travcoa since 1985, and lives in both Argentina and Italy. Join Marta on Hiram Bingham’s
Hidden Peru.
Jan Wheatley – Travel Director
Jan was born in Logan, Utah, and grew up in Newport Beach, California, where he studied
political science and design. His travel career began in 1975, escorting groups for the National
Retired Teachers Association of America. Jan soon became associated with People to People,
leading political delegations around the world. Jan has led journeys to over 100 countries and
his enthusiasm for travel is contagious. Join Jan on Ethiopia and Intriguing Indochina.
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EXPERTS IN EXPEDITION TRAVEL
A COLLECTION OF INSPIRING ADVENTURES ON SEVEN CONTINENTS
Three world leaders in expedition travel—International Expeditions, Quark Expeditions, and Zegrahm Expeditions—
have a portfolio of incredible journeys to cover every corner of the world. The common thread that runs through all
these companies is dedication to the highest levels of service, as well as mind-expanding and heart-stirring journeys.
INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS
For 36 years, discerning travelers have trusted their escorted journeys to the nature
travel experts at International Expeditions. Join IE’s expert local naturalist guides to
discover the world’s legendary waters, inspiring landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and
engaging cultures. Chart a course to adventure and explore Earth’s remote regions
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aboard their award-winning small-group adventures and expedition cruises. To learn
more, visit IEtravel.com or call 1.800.633.4734.
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
Departing weekly throughout 2016 | 10 Days
Explore the Peruvian rainforest on International Expeditions’ award-winning voyage
that covers more than 600 miles on the Amazon and its tributaries aboard the
custom-designed, 31-guest La Estrella Amazonica. Travel deep into the protected
Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, home to a species count of 450 birds, 102 mammals,
and over 130 reptiles and amphibians. Not only will you have ample opportunities
to search for monkeys, sloths, and pink and gray river dolphins during daily
excursions that include boating, nature walks, and kayaking, but you will also
meet friendly villagers who live along the river (who will likely invite you to join
in a soccer game or a tour of their school).
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QUARK EXPEDITIONS
Specializing in expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctic, and sub-polar regions, Quark
Expeditions has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for 25 years.
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unique land-based adventures, it offers travelers unparalleled access to the most remote
places on earth. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists,
naturalists, and researchers, the on-board program focuses on in-depth interaction to
educate and enrich the guest experience. To learn more, visit QuarkExpeditions.com
or call 1.888.892.0073.
SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER: WILDLIFE CAPITAL OF THE ARCTIC
If there is such a thing as a “classic Arctic” expedition cruise, this is it. You’ll get all
the best of Spitsbergen, by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to
some northern outlying areas home to polar bears and walrus. You’ll come across
colonies of seabirds numbering into the thousands and watch for whales in the
water. Packed with options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking, this is the perfect
expedition for exploring the “wildlife capital of the Arctic.”
© Michael & Malcolm Boswell
Call for 2017 departure dates | 11 Days
THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS: ICELAND, GREENLAND, AND SPITSBERGEN
A Quark Expeditions exclusive, this award-winning expedition cruise takes you to
Scorsbysund, on the northeast coast of Greenland; Iceland; and high above the
Arctic Circle in Spitsbergen, Norway. Iconic Arctic animals such as the polar bear,
musk ox, reindeer, and walrus are commonly seen. No other Arctic adventure takes
in such varied destinations ranging from active volcanoes to massive glaciers.
If you want to experience the Arctic in all of its beauty, then you must venture to
these three Arctic islands.
© Annie Inglis
Call for 2017 departure dates | 13 or 14 Days
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
The acceptance of your reservation and deposit
by Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc., d/b/a Zegrahm
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subcontractors collectively referred to as “ZE” or
“Company”) creates a contractual relationship
between ZE and you, the customer/participant in
the travel package provided by ZE (and on behalf
of yourself and all other customers/participants for
whom you are purchasing the travel package, herein
referred to as “you” or “your) and represents your
acceptance of the terms and conditions of your travel
package set out herein below (the “Agreement”).
Please read the following information carefully. After
reading this Agreement, in order for your expedition
reservation to be completed, you must indicate your
acceptance of the terms and conditions found in
this Agreement by signing and returning it to the
Company or acknowledging and accepting them
online. You are advised to check on the ZE website
located at www.zegrahm.com or to request the latest
version of this Agreement from ZE prior to booking
your expedition.
You may be asked to accept a separate
Contract of Carriage with the vessel owner/
carrier (collectively, the “Carrier”) of your
cruise which shall govern the relationship,
responsibilities and liabilities as between you,
the passenger, and the Carrier of your cruise.
By agreeing to the Contract of Carriage and
accepting the conditions therein, you agree
that any dispute that you raise directly with
the Carrier will be governed by and subject
to the terms and conditions of the Contract
of Carriage. For the avoidance of doubt, this
Agreement governs the relationship between
you and ZE, and any dispute or claim that
you raise with ZE will be subject to this
Agreement and not the Contract of Carriage
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this Agreement and the provisions of the
Contract of Carriage as they relate to you
and ZE, this Agreement shall prevail and
supersede the provisions of the Contract
of Carriage.
1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare will
reserve a place for you on this ZE program. The
balance of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior
to departure. Air fare is due at time of issuance. All
prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in
U.S. dollars.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy:1RWLÀFDWLRQ
of cancellation must be received in writing by ZE.
At the time we receive your written cancellation,
the following penalties will apply:
Days Prior to
Departure
180 days or more
120-179 days
1-119 days
Cancellation Fee
$750 per person
25% of expedition fare
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an
expedition has departed, there will be no refunds from
ZE for any unused portions of the trip. The above
policy also applies to all extensions and independent
travel arrangements made in conjunction with this
program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption
Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers
purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance
as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency
that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition
while it is in progress. ZE will not be held responsible
for delays due to force majeure. Any additional costs
accrued will be the responsibility of the traveler. Due
to the remoteness of where we travel, an adequate
medical facility could be 72 hours away or more and
emergency evacuation and adequate medical treatment
may be delayed or unavailable in certain areas.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE
programs are based on double occupancy. If you are
traveling alone and wish to share accommodations,
a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible.
When pairing roommates, we will always pair
participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations
are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with
a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single
supplement for the land portion of the program. For
land tours only: upon booking you will be
required to pay a Single Supplement, if we
are able to pair you with a roommate, the
supplement will be refunded. Please note
that single accommodations are limited
and cannot be guaranteed throughout.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE
program requires that you be in generally good
health. It is essential that persons with any medical
problems and related dietary restrictions make them
known to us well before departure. We can counsel
you on whether the expedition you have selected is
appropriate for you.
The tour leader has the right to disqualify you at any
time during the tour if he or she feels you are physically
incapable and/or if your continued participation will
jeopardize other participants in the tour. There will be
no refund given under these circumstances.
6. Scuba Diving: Scuba diving is offered on select
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forms; due dates strictly enforced. Scuba divers must
have completed two open water dives within the 12
months prior to trip departure. In the event you are
permitted to participate in scuba diving activities on
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the potential for injury and death which can result from
swimming or scuba diving, including the malfunction
of dive equipment, the natural environment, animal
or sea life, currents and other changing conditions,
decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric
injuries; (ii) you realize and acknowledge that diving
with compressed air, nitrox, tri-mix, or other gases
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and (iii) you certify that you have been properly
trained for the breathing mixture(s) you will use
and understand the risks involved. Not all voyages
offer scuba diving as an activity.
7. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and
weight limitations for both checked and carry-on
luggage, imposed by the airlines or as an operational
requirement due to type of aircraft, will apply for
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will be provided with pre-departure materials.
8. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency
Fluctuation: In order to keep rates as low as possible,
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around the world, it may be necessary for
us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time
before departure if there are exceptional
cost increases beyond our control.
9. Itinerary Changes and Trip Delay:
Itineraries are based on information available
at the time of printing and are subject to
change. ZE reserves the right (at its discretion) to
alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any
reservation, feature and/or means of conveyance
without notice and for any reason whatsoever, without
allowance or refund and with extra costs, if any,
resulting, said changes being paid by the travelers.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if a
trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to
bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays,
government intervention, airline schedules, sickness,
or other contingency for which ZE or its agents
cannot make provision, the cost of delays or
changes is not included.
10. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right
to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason
whatsoever, including too few participants or logistical
problems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any
other circumstances that may make operation of the
trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be
promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit
of ZE’s liability without any further obligation on ZE’s
part. ZE is not responsible for any expenses incurred
by trip members in preparing for the trip, including
nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets,
special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other
trip-related expenses.
11. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline
to accept any individual as a trip member for any
reason whatsoever.
12. Limitation of Liability: ZE purchases
transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant
services and other services from various independent
suppliers that are not subject to its control. Neither
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and contractors, nor any associate organization shall
be held liable for any act, default, injury (including
personal injury, emotional injury, or death), loss,
expense, damage, deviation, delay, curtailment or
inconvenience caused to or suffered by any person
or their property, howsoever arising, which may occur
or be incurred by any organization or person, even
though such act, default, injury, loss, expense, damage,
deviation, delay, curtailment or inconvenience may
have been caused or contributed to: (a) by the act,
neglect or default of ZE, or of any persons for whom
it would otherwise be responsible, or (b) defects or
failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or
other equipment or instrumentality under the control
of independent suppliers. In addition, ZE cannot be
liable for delays in departure or interruption of your
vacation arrangements caused by weather conditions,
technical problems of any aircraft, vessel, automotive
vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality,
strikes, war, terrorist activity, civil commotion or any
causes beyond the control of ZE. In no event will
ZE be responsible for incidental, consequential or
special damage or loss suffered by any person. ZE’s
maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be
limited to the amount paid to ZE for its services. In
issuing tickets and coupons for transportation of the
purchaser by any means and making arrangements
for hotel or other accommodation, ZE is not acting
as principal but only as agent for the companies,
corporations or persons providing or offering the
means of transportation and accommodation. To the
extent ZE shall not be acting as an agent, as stated
above, it shall be deemed to be acting as an agent of
the purchasers in arranging or booking transportation
and accommodation. You further understand that ZE
neither owns nor operates such third party suppliers
and accordingly, agree to seek remedies directly and
only against those suppliers and not hold ZE responsible
for their acts or omissions. Without limitation, ZE is
not responsible for any negligent acts or omissions of
itself or of any persons for whom it would otherwise
be responsible, or acts which are beyond its control,
including but not limited to acts of God or force
majeure, weather emergencies, breakdown, or failure
of diving or mechanical equipment, government
actions, inclement weather, sickness, attacks by animals,
availability of emergency evacuation, medical care
or the adequacy of the same, criminal activity of
any kind, terrorism, war, civil disturbance, sanitary
conditions, quality or sanitation of food, quarantine,
customs, regulations, epidemics, strikes, hotel overbooking, safety and/or security standards at hotels,
accommodations or otherwise, any problems or
injuries whatsoever arising from swimming or scuba
diving or for any other reason beyond the control
of ZE. ZE shall not be responsible for any injury to
person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage
to property arising out of any act of war, insurrection,
revolt or other civil uprising or military action occurring
in the countries of origin, destination or passage.
In case of a medical problem arising during the
voyage, either on board or on shore, which results
in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation,
the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs
solely to the traveler if costs incurred are above that of
the Emergency Evacuation Insurance. You understand,
agree with, and agree to be legally bound by the
terms of the release and waiver of liability set forth
herein.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR NON-US CRUISE
PORTION OF THE TOUR: The international carriage
of passengers is subject to international conventions
and treaties, where applicable. The conditions of
carriage in use by the carriers concerned (when
issued) shall constitute the sole contract between the
transportation companies and the purchaser of these
services and/or passage. By accepting the ticket,
the traveler also agrees to its terms and conditions.
Your “Contract of Carriage” /cruise ticket contains
important limitations on the rights of passengers and
it is important that you carefully read all terms of your
“Contract of Carriage” /cruise ticket. On cruises that
neither embark, disembark nor call at any U.S. port,
ZE shall be entitled to any and all limitations and
immunities provided under the Athens Convention
Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their
Luggage by Sea of 1974, as amended by the Protocol
to the Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers
and Their Luggage by Sea of 1976, which limits ZE’s
liability for death or personal injury of a customer
to no more than 46,666 Special Drawing Rights as
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statutory limitation of liability or exoneration of liability
available in the applicable forum, or under any
applicable national or international law, including,
but not limited to, 46 U.S.C. §§ 30501 through
30509 and 30511. Under the Athens Convention any
action for damages arising out of personal injury, death,
or lost or damaged luggage must be brought within a
period two years from the date of disembarkation and/
or as set out in Article 16 of the Athens Convention
as follows: (i) in the case of personal injury, from the
date of disembarkation of the passenger; (ii) in the
case of death, from the date when the passenger
should have disembarked or the date of death,
whichever is later; and (iii) in the case of lost or
damaged luggage, from the date of disembarkation
or from the date when disembarkation should have
taken place, whichever is later.
13. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising
out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance
thereunder, including without limitation any claim
related to bodily injury, property damage or death,
shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle,
Washington, 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. This agreement to arbitrate does
not waive or modify the liability release contained in
this document. Such proceedings will be governed
by substantive Delaware law. The dispute will be
resolved by a single arbitrator who must be a lawyer
admitted to practice in the courts of at least one state
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years of experience in civil litigation. The arbitrator so described will be selected by the American
Arbitration Association. Each party to the dispute
shall have the right on a single occasion to veto the
designation of an arbitrator so selected. There will
be judicial review of the arbitrator’s decision if either
side can show plain error in the application of law or
be able to show an abuse of discretion with respect
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on any state law or statute which creates an exception
to enforcement of the requirement that disputes be
resolved pursuant to arbitration in the manner set
forth herein.
14. Exclusive Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
This Agreement and any actions and proceeding
brought hereunder shall be governed by the laws of
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laws principles. If the right to seek arbitration is for any
reason waived by both parties, or if judicial review
of any arbitration decision is sought, any action or
legal proceeding to enforce any provision hereof, or
based on any right arising out of, this Agreement shall
be exclusively in the courts of the State of Delaware,
or if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United
States District Court for the District of Delaware, and
all of the parties hereto hereby consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction of such courts and of the appropriate
appellate courts in any such action or legal proceeding
and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in
connection therewith.
15. Waiver of Jury Trial: In connection with
any action or legal proceeding arising out of this
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knowingly waive any rights that either party might
have to demand a jury trial.
16. Severability: The invalidity or unenforceability
of any part of this Agreement, or the invalidity of its
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shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this
Agreement, or its application to other situations or
circumstances. Any provision of this Agreement held
invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will
remain in full force and effect to the extent not held
invalid or unenforceable.
17. Waiver: Any failure by either party at any time,
or from time to time, to enforce or to require the
strict keeping and performance of any of the terms
or conditions of this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of any such terms or conditions and shall not
affect or impair such terms and conditions in any way
or the right of such party at any time to avail itself of
such remedies as it has for the breach or breaches of
such terms and conditions.
18. Exclusivity: Except as otherwise expressly
provided to the contrary, the rights herein granted
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hereto. The terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall be exclusive of any advertising, marketing or
other sales literature or activities of ZE and nothing
contained in any of such materials shall be construed
to create any rights as a result of or in connection
with this Agreement.
limitations may have on any existing medical
condition(s). You understand and acknowledge
that ZE reserves the right to accept or reject any
participant for any reason, and ZE or its guide has
the right to disqualify you from any trip activity, if in
ZE‘s or such guide’s judgment, you are incapable of
that activity and/or your continued participation in the
tour will endanger yourself or the safety of the group.
It is your responsibility and obligation to inform ZE, at
the time your reservation is made, of any medical or
physical disability or limitation that might disable you
or render you unable to perform or safely complete
the tour or any activity on the tour. You further
acknowledge that you are the best judge of your own
conditions and limitations and that it is incumbent
upon you to fully disclose the full extent of any such
conditions or limitations to ZE.
21. Release of Liability: In consideration of the
services and arrangements provided by ZE, you, for
yourself and for your heirs, personal representatives
or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, hold
harmless and agree to indemnify ZE, and its owners,
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actions, or losses for bodily injury, emotional injury or
distress, property damage, wrongful death, loss of
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or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out
of or occur during your travel in connection with the
scheduled travel package and any activities conducted
in conjunction therewith. YOU SPECIFICALLY
UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE
RELEASING, DISCHARGING AND WAIVING ANY
CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE
PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS, OMISSIONS OR CONDUCT
OF THE OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS,
AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF ZE.
22. Express Waiver of Right To Seek
Consequential, Punitive or Exemplary
Damages: Regardless of the situation or
circumstances giving rise to a claim, you waive any
right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary
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agents, contractors and employees, for any reason
whatsoever.
19. Acknowledgment of Risk: You understand
and acknowledge that your travel in connection with
and participation in the expedition arranged at your
request by ZE may involve risk and potential exposure
to injury and possibly death. You also realize and
acknowledge that risk and dangers may be caused
by the negligence, fault or wrongdoing of the owners,
directors, employees, contractors, subcontractors,
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contractors and/or subcontractors to ZE. You also
recognize and acknowledge that risk and dangers
may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes.
You fully understand and acknowledge that the
aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a
potential in connection with your travel and recreational
activities which may take place during your journey.
23. Consumer Protection/Seller of Travel:
The Company is a member of the United States Tour
Operators Association and is fully covered by its
Consumer Protection Plan. As an active member of
the USTOA, the Company is required to post $1
Million with the USTOA. This amount is to be used to
reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the
advance payments of the Company’s customers
in the unlikely event of the Company’s bankruptcy,
insolvency or cessation of business. Complete details
of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list
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345 Seventh Ave., Suite 1801, New York, New York
10001, or by e-mail to information@ustoa.com or
by visiting its Web site at www.USTOA.com.
20. Express Assumption of Risk and
Responsibility: In recognition of the inherent risk
of the travels and related activities in which you are
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and mentally capable of participating in the activity,
that you are willingly and knowingly electing to
participate in this tour in spite of the potential risk of
danger, and you willingly and voluntarily assume full
responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered by
you or caused by you, whether caused in whole or in
part by the negligence, fault or wrongdoing, whether
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employees, contractors, or subcontractors of ZE or of
other participants. You understand and acknowledge
that due to the remoteness of where we travel,
emergency evacuation and/or search and rescue may
be delayed or unavailable and that medical facilities
and supplies may be limited and you acknowledge
that it is your responsibility to assess the impact such
The Company is a Registered Seller of Travel in
Washington State, #601281961; California Seller
of Travel # 2031043-40. Registration as a seller of
travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. The Company is not a participant in the
California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund.
24. Authorization to Use Photographs and/or
Audio-Visual: The Company may use, reproduce,
and/or publish photographs and/or video that may
pertain to me— including my image, likeness, and/or
voice without compensation. I understand that
this material may be used in brochures, e-mails,
and online to promote ZE and its product offerings.
25. Miscellaneous: As described in Paragraph 8
above, all prices are subject to change.
Updated: 1/1/2015
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COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES
When you travel with Zegrahm, you are treated to a host of complimentary activity options. From birding
excursions, Zodiac cruises, and nature walks to snorkeling, wine tastings, and cultural tours, you can explore
a destination in whichever way suits your individual tastes. Two complimentary activities we are particularly
proud to include on qualifying voyages are diving and kayaking.
DIVING
Zegrahm offers complimentary diving in some of the world’s
premier marine environments. On voyages that include diving,
the expedition team is staffed with two experienced divemasters
who will seek out the best possible dive sites, from exploring
caves and drop-offs to fringing reefs and coral gardens. Not only
will they provide valuable insight and interpretations below
the waterline, many of our divemasters are accomplished
underwater photographers who can share tips and tricks to
capture everything from graceful manta rays to fascinating
macro-organisms. Plus, our vessels are fully outfitted with
compressors and tanks, allowing you to enjoy one or two
dives per day. Weight belts, masks, and fins are also provided,
as well as a storage area for all of your gear.
Most voyages are limited to 16 Advanced Open
Water (AOW) certified scuba divers. You must
complete two open water dives within 12 months
prior to the trip’s departure. Contact an expedition
advisor to pre-register for this activity.
KAYAKING
Sea kayaking offers you a whole new way to experience a
destination, silently gliding through the water observing the
world as marine life does. On select voyages, you can join
our seasoned kayak guides aboard one- or two-person kayaks
to explore some of the world’s most interesting waterways.
In addition to carrying kayaks, our vessels are equipped with
dry suits, spray skirts, and more to keep you safe and dry,
especially in cold-weather climates.
© Axel Fassio
A limited number of spaces are available for
experienced kayakers, depending on the expedition
vessel. Contact an expedition advisor to pre-register
for this activity.
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RESERVATION INFORMATION
To Reserve: For expeditions that have published rates, a 25% per person deposit will secure your space. All rates
are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and
itineraries are subject to change.
For expeditions without published rates, you may make a $500 per person, fully refundable deposit that applies to
the expedition fare to secure your space.
Singles: For small-ship cruises, we have eliminated the single supplement on select voyages. All other voyages have
limited singles available at the special single rates noted on the itinerary page; additional singles may be available
at 1.6 times the share rate. For overland adventures, limited singles are available at the single occupancy rate noted
on the itinerary page.
Not Included: All air transportation (except where noted); optional extensions and excursions as noted in the
itinerary; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and
departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic
beverages (other than listed at left); e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.
Airfare: You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/point of embarkation and point of disembarkation/
home city, plus any group flights as noted in the itinerary. Please refer to the itinerary page for specific routings.
Please contact our in-house Air Department for fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions.
Ready to reserve? Contact an expedition advisor at 855.276.8849, 206.745.9364, or
reservations@zegrahm.com; reserve online at www.zegrahm.com; or call your travel consultant.
SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES
Combine & Save: Combine two consecutive voyages and save 5% on your cruise fare. Refer to the itinerary
pages and calendar for applicable voyages.
Group Savings: Whether traveling with your extended family or closest friends, a small-ship cruise is a great way to
reconnect or celebrate a special occasion. And, when you travel with 8 or more people, each member of your group
receives 10% off the cost of the expedition.
Refer & Reward: Once you’ve traveled with us, we invite you to refer your friends and family to Zegrahm. When
each person embarks on his or her first expedition, we will send you a gift certificate good for $500 off your next
Zegrahm adventure departing within two years of the certificate issue date.
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2016-2017 CALENDAR
DATE
EXPEDITION
DAYS
MODE
LEADER*
FROM
RATE
PAGE
SAVINGS
2016
Jul 12
Gorillas & the Great Migration:
Rwanda & Tanzania
16
Land
C. Stamper
$19,980
13
Jul 14
Ultimate Galápagos
13
Isabela II
J. Grove
$11,980
42
Aug 11
Ultimate Galápagos
13
Isabela II
J. Grove
$11,980
42
Sep 23
Wildlife Along the Zambezi: Zambia
& Zimbabwe
17
Land
L. Hes
$18,980
16
Oct 4
Circumnavigation of the Black Sea
15
Island Sky
L. Oprea
$12,980
49
Oct 13
The Heart of Cuba
11
Land
R. Pagen
$8,780
44
Nov 3
Indonesia: Raja Ampat & Asmat Villages
19
Caledonian
Sky
M. Messick
$14,980
35
Nov 7
Iran: Wonders of Persia
14
Land
G. Wintz
$9,880
24
Nov 17
Faces of Melanesia
17
Caledonian
Sky
M. Moore
$13,980
36
Jan 2
Ultimate Maldives: A Snorkeling
& Diving Adventure
15
Orion
B. Climpson /
M. Murphy
$9,980
25
Jan 5
Antarctica, South Georgia &
the Falkland Islands
22
Ocean
Diamond
D. Olsen
$17,980
20
Jan 8
Wild Southern India
17
Land
M. Brazil
$11,980
24
Jan 11
Ethiopia
19
Land
J. Wheatley
$12,990
13
Jan 12
Ultimate Maldives: A Snorkeling &
Diving Adventure
15
Orion
B. Climpson /
M. Murphy
$9,980
25
Jan 17
Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand
18
Caledonian
Sky
M. Messick
$14,980
21
Jan 26
Oman: Landscapes & Legends
of the Arabian Peninsula
16
Land
T. Walsh
$10,980
27
Jan 31
Vietnam: Culture & Cuisine
16
Coral
Discoverer
M. Moore
$14,980
26
Feb 7
Snow Monkeys & Cranes of Japan
19
Land
M. Brazil
$15,480
27
Feb 9
The Heart of Cuba
11
Land
R. Pagen
$9,580
44
Feb 14
Southern Africa’s Diversity: Namibia,
Botswana & Zambia
21
Land
L. Hes
$23,980
14
Feb 27
Iran: Wonders of Persia
14
Land
G. Wintz
$10,580
24
Mar 11
Asia’s Subtropical Isles: Philippines,
Taiwan & Japan
19
Caledonian
Sky
M. Messick
$16,980
28
Mar 20
Lapland: Home of the Sami People
15
Land
I. Nixon
$12,980
55
Mar 21
Ultimate Botswana
17
Land
L. Hes
$20,980
14
Mar 29
Cuba Under Sail
17
Le Ponant
N. Eckhardt
$17,580
45
Apr 14
Australia’s Kimberley: A Voyage
to the Outback
15
Coral
Discoverer
B. Climpson
$13,580
37
May 1
Treasures of Turkey with Cappadocia
17
Land
Y. Karadag
$8,980
53
May 6
Transylvania: A Journey through
Romania & Hungary
18
Land
R. Wixman
$9,980
53
2017
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2016-2017 CALENDAR
CS
CS
DATE
DATE
EXPEDITION
EXPEDITION
DAYS
DAYS
MODE
MODE
LEADER*
LEADER*
FROM
FROM
RATE
RATE
PAGE
PAGE SAVINGS
SAVINGS
May
May1616
Signature
SignatureBotswana
Botswana
1313
Land
Land
C.C.Stamper
Stamper
$9,980
$9,980
1515
May
May2424
Spirit
Spiritofofthe
theHimalayas:
Himalayas:Ladakh,
Ladakh,Dharamsala
Dharamsala
& Shimla
& Shimla
1818
Land
Land
G.G.Wintz
Wintz
$8,980
$8,980
2929
Jun
Jun1 1
Circumnavigation
CircumnavigationofofIceland
Iceland
1212
Ocean
Ocean
Diamond
Diamond
R.R.Evans
Evans
$8,980
$8,980
5656
JulJul2 2
Cultural
CulturalMongolia
Mongoliawith
with
the
theNaadam
NaadamFestival
Festival
1717
Land
Land
T. T.WintzWintzNeighbor
Neighbor
$14,980
$14,980
2929
JulJul6 6
Wild
WildAlaska
Alaska
1515
Silver
Silver
Discoverer
Discoverer
M.M.Moore
Moore
$14,980
$14,980
5757
JulJul1414
Baltic
BalticOdyssey:
Odyssey:Germany,
Germany,Denmark,
Denmark,
Poland,
Poland,Lithuania
Lithuania& &Sweden
Sweden
1111
Island
IslandSky
Sky
N.N.Eckhardt
Eckhardt
$6,980
$6,980
5050
CS
JulJul2121
Baltic
BalticOdyssey:
Odyssey:Sweden,
Sweden,Latvia,
Latvia,Estonia,
Estonia, 1010
Russia
Russia& &Finland
Finland
Island
IslandSky
Sky
N.N.Eckhardt
Eckhardt
$7,980
$7,980
5151
CS
JulJul2424
Ultimate
UltimateNamibia
Namibia
1616
Land
Land
C.C.Stamper
Stamper
$11,980
$11,980
1515
Aug
Aug9 9
Remote
RemoteTanzania
Tanzania
1717
Land
Land
L.L.Hes
Hes
$20,980
$20,980
1616
Aug
Aug2424
Gorillas
Gorillas& &the
theGreat
GreatMigration:
Migration:
Rwanda
Rwanda& &Tanzania
Tanzania
1616
Land
Land
C.C.Stamper
Stamper
$20,980
$20,980
1313
Sep
Sep1616
The
TheHeart
HeartofofMyanmar:
Myanmar:Along
Alongthe
the
Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy& &Chindwin
ChindwinRivers
Rivers
1919
Land
Land
G.G.Wintz
Wintz
$13,580
$13,580
3030
Sep
Sep1818
Wildlife
WildlifeAlong
Alongthe
theZambezi:
Zambezi:Zambia
Zambia
& &Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
1717
Land
Land
L.L.Hes
Hes
$18,980
$18,980
1616
Sep
Sep1919
Brazil:
Brazil:Rivers
Riversofofthe
theAmazonian
AmazonianRainforest
Rainforest 1818
Land
Land
M.M.Brazil
Brazil
$17,480
$17,480
4646
Sep
Sep2222
Morocco:
Morocco:Minarets
Minaretsand
andMedinas
Medinas
1515
Land
Land
H.H.Davis
Davis
$14,275
$14,275
1717
Sep
Sep2626
Circumnavigation
CircumnavigationofofSicily
Sicily
1313
Variety
Variety
Voyager
Voyager
L.L.Oprea
Oprea
$8,980
$8,980
5252
Oct
Oct6 6
Route
Routeofofthe
theCaravans
Caravans
1919
Land
Land
G.G.Wintz
Wintz
TBA
TBA
3131
Oct
Oct7 7
Galápagos
GalápagosDiving
DivingAdventure
Adventure
1010
Galápagos
Galápagos
Sky
Sky
J. J.Grove
Grove
$8,480
$8,480
4343
Oct
Oct1212
Hiram
HiramBingham’s
Bingham’sHidden
HiddenPeru
Peru
99
Land
Land
M.M.Luna
Luna
$6,585
$6,585
4747
Oct
Oct1313
Sacred
SacredTraditions:
Traditions:Japan
JapanRevealed
Revealed
1919
Land
Land
M.M.Brazil
Brazil
$15,980
$15,980
3131
Oct
Oct1414
Madagascar
Madagascar
1818
Land
Land
L.L.Hes
Hes
$13,980
$13,980
1717
Oct
Oct1616
Alluring
AlluringSouth
SouthAmerica
America
1515
Land
Land
A.A.Holleman
Holleman
$10,990
$10,990
4747
Oct
Oct2020
Intriguing
IntriguingIndochina
Indochina
1414
Land
Land
J. J.Wheatley
Wheatley
$7,095
$7,095
3232
Oct
Oct2222
Faces
FacesofofPolynesia:
Polynesia:FijiFijitotoTahiti
Tahiti
1717
Caledonian
Caledonian
Sky
Sky
M.M.Messick
Messick
$14,980
$14,980
3838
Nov
Nov3 3
Patagonia
PatagoniabybyLand
Land& &Sea
Sea
1515
Land
Land
I. I.Nixon
Nixon
TBA
TBA
4646
Nov
Nov5 5
Tahiti
TahititotoEaster
EasterIsland:
Island:Marquesas,
Marquesas,
Tuamotus
Tuamotus& &Pitcairns
Pitcairns
2020
Caledonian
Caledonian
Sky
Sky
M.M.Messick
Messick
$19,980
$19,980
3939
Nov
Nov5 5
Mystical
MysticalIsrael
Israel
1313
Land
Land
H.H.Davis
Davis
$9,995
$9,995
3232
Nov
Nov1212
Iran
IranbybyRail
Rail
1515
Land
Land
G.G.Wintz
Wintz
$16,480
$16,480
3333
Nov
Nov2020
India
IndiabybyRail
Railwith
withthe
theHornbill
HornbillFestival
Festival
1515
Land
Land
S.S.Campbell
Campbell
$19,980
$19,980
3333
CS 5% Combination Savings
No single supplement
Complimentary diving
Complimentary kayaking
CS
CS
Air Credit
Dates and itineraries subject to change. *For a full list of leaders, visit our website.
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COME
EXPLORE
WITH US
Zegrahm Expeditions is a
company of explorers and
adventurers. We love to
share our passion for unique
experiences with like-minded
travelers by weaving together the world’s most inspiring
and remote destinations into
one-of-a-kind itineraries.
Cover photo: © Giovanna Fasanelli (hikers)

2016-2017 EXPEDITIONS

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