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AMAZON DISCOVERY
EXPEDITION
INCLUDING MACHU PICCHU
OCTOBER 19 - 29, 2015
FEATURING THE LUXURIOUS, 16-CABIN DELFIN II
Dear Alumni & Friends of McMaster University,
Peru is a land overflowing with natural and man-made treasures, from
the cloud-wrapped Andes to the deepest reaches of the Amazon
rainforest. While many travellers are lured by the call of Machu Picchu,
the truth is the “Lost City of the Incas” is a relatively new attraction in this
ancient land, and beyond the marvels of the Sacred Valley, Peru offers a
multitude of fascinating natural wonders.
Join us on an incredible journey that features two nights in Lima before
embarking on a luxurious, four-night Amazon River expedition aboard
the incomparable Delfin II. A classically-styled riverboat offering the
finest service and amenities, the Delfin II is perfectly sized to sail along
the upper Amazon, with the entire third deck open for enjoying the
passing scenery. Excursions in skiffs are led by experienced guides who
are experts at finding and pointing out wildlife, with each trip concluding
back on board with cool drinks and cold towels.
Leaving the Amazon behind, venture next to the Sacred Valley, heartland
of the Inca Empire. After spending one night in the beautiful valley,
continue to Machu Picchu for one night, enjoying a comprehensive tour
of the ancient, mountaintop site with a local guide. After a morning at
leisure, enmeshed in the magic of Machu Picchu, spend a final night in
the colonial city of Cusco, or extend your adventure with an optional
post-tour extension including one additional night in Cusco, and two
nights on the shores of Lake Titicaca. A pre-tour extension featuring
another of Peru’s extraordinary wonders, the World Heritage Site of
Nazca Lines, is also available to enhance your journey.
Join your fellow alumni for this unique exploration of the Amazon,
Machu Picchu, and the marvels of Peru—I encourage you to book now
while space is still available.
Warmest Regards,
Karen McQuigge ‘90
Director, Alumni Advancement
Top to Bottom: Tamarin Monkey; Pink River Dolphin; Machu Picchu; Hoatzin; Cusco Cathedral; Manatee; Yellow Piranha
PROGRAM ITINERARY
DAY 1
LIMA, PERU
Upon arrival at the Jorge Chavez
International Airport, you will be met by
your Haimark representative and transfer
to your hotel, the centrally-located Hotel
Estelar Miraflores.
DAY 2
LIMA
Begin the day with a panoramic drive
through Lima’s lovely neighbourhoods of
Miraflores and San Isidro, past spectacular
views of the Pacific Ocean and lush
gardens such as the Parque de los
Enamorados (Lovers’ Park). Your ultimate
destination is the historic centre of Lima,
the Ciudad de los Reyes, or City of Kings.
Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro,
this was the capital of the Viceroyalty of
Peru and the religious, commercial, and
economic heart of Spanish rule in South
America. Today it is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site filled with magnificent
17th-18th century Hispano-American
baroque buildings that have miraculously
survived numerous earthquakes.
In addition to seeing the Government
Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, and City
Hall, you’ll stop to visit the Church and
Convent of San Francisco, one of the most
significant religious sites in Lima and,
according to UNESCO, “an outstanding
example of a convent ensemble of
the colonial periods in Latin America.”
Following a visit to the catacombs, which
served as a burial ground until 1808, you’ll
visit the Cathedral, damaged by numerous
earthquakes, repaired and expanded
several times, which houses the remains of
Francisco Pizarro.
Following a festive welcome lunch,
you’ll have the rest of the day and evening
free to sample Lima’s many riches, from
pre-Columbian temples and colonial
mansions to treasure-filled museums,
world-class restaurants, and lively
nightclubs jumping to tropical beats.
(B/Welcome Lunch)
Cathedral Square - Lima
DAY 3
LIMA/IQUITOS/EMBARKATION
Following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll fly
from Lima to Iquitos and transfer to Nauta
and the luxurious Delfin II, your home for
the next four nights as you join the ranks
of the privileged few to visit the remote
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, five
million acres of protected, flooded forest
roughly the size of a small country.
After settling into your suite, join your
fellow travellers for a welcome reception.
Your guides will give a brief introduction to
the history and geography of the Amazon
River basin and an overview of the people,
places, and wildlife you will encounter
during your journey. Then it’s time to meet
the culinary staff, who have been waiting
to welcome you aboard with a dinner
featuring the finest Amazonian-Peruvian
cuisine, seasoned with a variety of the
freshest, locally sourced herbs, spices, and
exotic fruits and vegetables.
Your first evening aboard ends with a
little live music under the stars, courtesy of
the ship’s talented staff.
(B/D/Welcome Reception)
Iquitos
Marañón
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Amazon
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PACAYA
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RESERVE
Ucayali
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DAY 5 ATUN POZA LAKE/RIO PACAYA
Squirrel Monkeys
DAY 4
BELLUDA CANO,
˜ DORADO RIVER
Dawn and dusk are the ideal times
for nature exploration, so many of the
excursions during your cruise are
scheduled for those times, with siestas
on board during the heat of midday.
Travelling aboard skiffs designed to allow
for maximum mobility on the waterways,
you will venture into one of the richest
habitats on Earth, home to more than
500 species of bird, 102 mammal species,
69 species of reptiles, 58 species of
amphibians, 269 fish species, and more
than 1,000 species of wild and cultivated
plants. Many endangered species, such
as the pink river dolphin, charapa turtle,
spider monkey, giant river otter, and the
red macaw, call this rainforest home—
along with countless parrots, macaws,
hummingbirds, hawks, “laughing falcons,”
monkeys, and butterflies who live in the
forest canopy.
Following each morning excursion,
you’ll be welcomed back to the Delfin II
with icy towels and a cool drink, followed
by lunch and time to rest and enjoy
sightseeing on the Observation Deck or
in your cabin. Your guides will be available
throughout the day and evening to answer
questions. In the evening, after another
sumptuous dinner, relax and enjoy the
warm breeze of the Amazon night on the
Observation Deck, surrounded by the
symphony of the jungle. (B/L/D)
Pacaya River Excursion - Black Water
After breakfast this morning, you’ll set
off to explore the unique and pristine
ecosystem of Atun Poza Lake, probably
one of the richest habitats on Earth,
supporting the largest number of plant
and animal species per unit area.
Marvels here include the giant ceiba or
kapok tree, giant otters, the bluish-fronted
jacamar, collared trogons, and red-capped
cardinals, as well as egrets, herons,
hawks, long-legged, neo-tropical
cormorants, and unusual, horned
screamers. On the black water lagoons
linked to this huge lake, wattled jacanas
can be found, along with a wide variety
of spiders, grasshoppers, dragonflies,
butterflies, moths, and insects living along
the grassy edges and lily pads of the
freshwater swamps and marshes.
Enjoy lunch on board as you continue
up the Puinahua River towards the
Pacaya River, located at the very heart of
the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
This is Peru’s largest protected area,
filled with lakes, palm swamps, and
streams that completely flood the forest
in the rainy season, and is one of the
most beautiful places you will ever visit.
Setting off in comfortable skiffs, you can
search for different species of monkeys
who live here, including the groups of
large, rust-coloured, red howler monkeys.
Sunset here, in the “forest of reflections,”
is an experience never to be forgotten—
with the spectacular colours of the sky
reflected in the black waters of the Pacaya,
it is hard to see where jungle begins
and water ends. Armed with powerful
spotlights, you will set off with your guides
on a night safari in search of herons,
pauraques, spectacled owls, and fish bats
fluttering over the river in search of their
nightly meal, as well as spectacled and
black caimans lurking in the waters awaiting
all unwary comers.
Returning to the ship, it’s time for a
delicious dinner followed by an evening
lounging on the Observation Deck, lulled
by the musical croaking of more than a
dozen species of frogs. (B/L/D)
DAY 6
CARO CURAHUAYTE LAGOON
Following breakfast this morning, you’ll
set off in your excursion skiff for another
unique Amazonian experience: piranha
fishing. There are more than 25 different
species of piranha in the Amazon basin,
including black-, white-, and red-bellied,
and, contrary to their ferocious reputation,
most of them feed mainly on flooded tree
trunks, devouring the fruit or chewing at
the skins. This is also an excellent spot
for bird-watching, with the river at times
harboring numerous shore birds, including
sandpipers, terns, black skimmers, egrets,
jabirus, wood storks, and kingfishers.
After a refreshing lunch on board,
you’ll have the chance to visit a riverside
village and sample a taste of community
life. It’s an excellent opportunity to share
gifts such as books, paper, pens, crayons,
and t-shirts and learn a little bit about life
on the Amazon harvesting fruit trees.
Following your visit, relax on board as
the ship continues along the Puinahua
River towards the Ucayali River. As evening
falls, gather with the group for a special
treat as your guides reminisce about the
cruise with a video and slide show,
allowing you a chance to see, up close,
all the wildlife encountered on your
journey. The night concludes with a
sumptuous farewell dinner and reception
featuring live music performed by
the staff. (B/L/D/Farewell Reception)
DAY 7
AMAZON RIVER/YARAPA RIVER/
DISEMBARKATION
Following breakfast this morning, you
will disembark in the port of Nauta, where
a motorcoach will be waiting to return you
to Iquitos, stopping first at the Manatee
Rescue Centre. Enjoy a chance to see these
fascinating creatures up close, and perhaps
HA IMA R K
CA R ES
Our core value is to positively impact the
destinations where we operate through
collaborations with reputable organizations.
The Amazonian manatee is an
endangered species in Peru. Through
joint efforts between various organizations
including the Dallas World Aquarium
Zoo (ACOBIA-DWAZOO) and the
Association and Research Institute of the
Peruvian Amazon, a project was started
to rescue these animals and provide an
environmental education program.
Through collaborative efforts with the
Manatee Rescue Centre, Haimark makes a
small, but beneficial impact on the future of
the Amazonian manatee.
MORNING AT MACHU PICCHU
A highlight of your trip is a rare and
wonderful opportunity, not just to visit
Machu Picchu, but to spend a night at the
foothills of the sanctuary with the chance
to experience the ruins in the quiet early
morning hours! You’ll visit the site on a
guided tour that will show you the “Lost
City of the Incas” through the eyes of a
local expert. Marvel at this incredible
UNESCO World Heritage site—and one of
the New Seven Wonders of the World—as
your guide takes you through the citadel,
the main plaza, the royal quarters, and the
Temple of Three Windows. The next
morning, you may choose to go back on
your own, via public transport, and
experience the peacefulness of the ruins.
even feed them a bottle of milk, before
checking in for your flight to Cusco and
proceeding to the tranquil Aranwa Sacred
Valley Hotel. (B/L/D)
DAY 8
SACRED VALLEY (URUBAMBA)
Located in the Andes, close to the Inca
capital of Cusco and below the ancient
city of Machu Picchu, lies the Sacred
Valley, the heartland of the Inca Empire.
It was an important source of both maize
production and the extraction of natural
resources, as you’ll see on a drive through
the town of Maras to the Saltpans, which
pre-existed the Inca. After a tour of the
town of Ollantaytambo, with its huge
fortress rising on the edge of town, enjoy
lunch and continue to Urubamba and the
Pablo Seminario Ceramic workshop. The
master of a technique reflecting the ancient
Peruvian culture, Pablo’s work can be seen
in the Pre-Columbian Museum in Cusco as
well as the Field Museum in Chicago. (B/L)
DAY 9
SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast, board the train in
Ollantaytambo for the scenic journey to
Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu
Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.”
Built at the height of the Inca Empire,
INCLUDED FEATURES
IN LIMA, PERU
• Panoramic drive through San Isidro and
Miraflores to the UNESCO-listed historic
centre of Lima, with visits to the Cathedral,
the Church and Convent of San Francisco
and the catacombs
• Welcome lunch
• Flight from Lima to Iquitos and transfer
to Delfin II
IN IQUITOS, PERU
• Visit to Manatee Rescue Centre in Iquitos
en route to the Sacred Valley
IN SACRED VALLEY, PERU
Convent of Santo Domingo - Cusco
around 1450, the city was abandoned just
over 100 years later, in 1572. A local expert
will guide you through the marvellous
citadel, the main plaza, the royal quarters,
and the Temple of Three Windows.
Note the classical Inca architectural style
of polished dry-stone walls of regular
shape—the Incas were masters of this
technique, called ashlar, in which blocks
of stone are cut to fit together tightly
without mortar. Many junctions in
Machu Picchu’s central city are so perfect
that it is said not even a blade of grass
will fit between the stones!
Following your tour of Machu Picchu,
check into the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
and enjoy time to relax before gathering
for dinner this evening. (B/L/D)
DAY 10
SACRED VALLEY/CUSCO
Your early morning is free to explore
Machu Picchu on your own—if the
weather permits, the sight of the dawn
mist lifting above the terraces of Machu
Picchu is a sight not to be missed!
Depart late this morning for the return
to Ollantaytambo by train, and transfer
to Cusco. Arriving at Cusco’s Plaza de
Armas central square, you’ll visit the
imposing Cathedral, housing magnificent
colonial-era gold and silver work as well
as a beautiful collection of oil paintings.
Continue with a visit to the Korichancha
(site of gold) and the Convent of Santo
Domingo. This was the most important
temple in the Inca Empire dedicated to
the worship of the sun.
At the end of the afternoon, check-in to
the Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel
in Cusco for a final evening at leisure. (B/L)
DAY 11
CUSCO/DEPARTURE
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Cusco before
gathering for your farewell lunch and
transferring to the airport for your return
flights home. (B/Farewell Lunch)
• Flights from Iquitos to Cusco with transfer to
Sacred Valley
• Full-day guided tour of Ollantaytambo, Maras
Saltpans, and Pablo Seminario Workshop
• Lunch at a local restaurant
IN MACHU PICCHU, PERU
• Scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo to
Aguas Calientes, followed by visit to
Machu Picchu, “Lost City of the Incas,” for a
tour led by a local expert
• Morning free to explore Machu Picchu or
other sites on your own
• Lunch at Machu Picchu
IN CUSCO, PERU
• Transfer through the Sacred Valley to Cusco
• Overnight in the heart of Cusco with the
evening free to explore at leisure
• Afternoon guided tour of Cusco
• Farewell lunch
ON BOARD THE EXCLUSIVELY
CHARTERED, LUXURIOUS DELFIN II
• Four nights cruising the Amazon River in Peru
• Spacious, well-appointed staterooms,
100% river-view accommodations
• Welcome and farewell receptions
• Expertly-trained culinary team providing
daily buffet breakfast and lunch, and openseated, multi-course dinner, featuring fine
regional and international cuisines
• Complimentary coffee, tea, water, soft
drinks, local beer and Pisco based cocktails,
with free-flow, house wine at dinner
• Comprehensive shore excursion program,
with local, expert, naturalist guides, with a
maximum of 11 guests per guide on
all excursions
• Series of cultural performances, educational
talks and cooking classes during cruise
• Themed dinners onboard ship
• Shoe cleaning after shore excursions
• Welcome drink and cold towel service
following shore excursions
ENHANCED TRAVEL SERVICES
• Transfers and luggage handling
• All excursion and visits with experienced
local guides
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on
included excursions and transfers
• Hospitality desk in the hotel and aboard ship
• The services of an experienced team
throughout the program
• Individual listening devices for all
shore excursions
OPTIONAL PRE/POST
EXTENSION PROGRAMS
3-NIGHT CUSCO & LAKE TITICACA
OPTIONAL POST-EXTENSION
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 1, 2015
2-NIGHT NAZCA LINES OPTIONAL
PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION
OCTOBER 17-19, 2015
From $995 USD Per Person (Double Occupancy)
Begin your journey with an extension
featuring the extraordinary Nazca Lines, a
series of ancient geoglyphs (trees, flowers,
hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish,
humans, geometric patterns, and more)
located in the Nazca Desert in southern
Peru. See them on this two-night extension
that includes one night each in Lima and
Parracas, with a visit to the Pachacamac
ruins, a boat ride and wildlife viewing in
the Ballestas Islands, as well as a flight over
the amazing Nazca Lines.
From $1055 USD Per Person (Double Occupancy)
Cap off your journey with an extra night
in Cusco, followed by two nights on the
shores of Lake Titicaca, yet another of
Peru’s natural wonders. While in Cusco,
visit the fascinating ruins of Sacsawayum
and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
Then travel to Puno, established in 1668,
where you visit the Jesuit masterpiece
of Andahualylillas, also known as South
America’s Sistine Chapel, and the ruins
of the Temple of Kalasaya, which dates
back to the ancient Pucara culture.
A full-day tour of Lake Titicaca, the
largest lake in South America, ends your
journey with visits to the floating islands
of Uros and Taquille.
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LAND ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTEL ESTELAR, MIRAFLORES, LIMA, PERU
Boasting impeccable service and incredible views, the Art
Deco-style Hotel Estelar offers total comfort and every modern
convenience, including free, high-speed Wi-Fi, premium cable TV,
and beds featuring memory foam mattresses and down comforters.
ARANWA SACRED VALLEY HOTEL, PERU
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built on a
seventeenth century colonial hacienda by the Vilcanota River,
just one hour away from the city of Cusco and 30 minutes
from Ollantaytambo train station, on the route to Machu
Picchu. The hotel offers rooms decorated in colonial style
as well as other modern minimalist decor. It is the magical
meeting of two eras: ancient Inca culture and colonial
brilliance in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
SUMAQ MACHU PICCHU HOTEL, PERU
Few hotels on Earth can match the setting enjoyed by the
Sumaq Machu Picchu, on the banks of the Vilcanota River,
surrounded by soaring mountains, plunging valleys, ancient trails
and the lush vegetation of the Machu Picchu historic sanctuary.
A family-owned, luxury hotel, the staff’s superior service is
dedicated entirely to enabling guests to forget about everything
and simply soak up the views.
CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION CUSCO, PERU
Set in a beautifully refurbished, 18th-century mansion
featuring five majestic patios, this lovely hotel is located
just four blocks from the Plaza de Armas, the city’s historic
heart and birthplace. A charmingly evocative hotel, the
Casa Andina Cusco offers all the modern amenities like
free Wi-Fi and a massage room amidst colonial splendour,
and is an ideal spot from which to explore beautiful Cusco.
CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS
FEATURING THE LUXURIOUS, 16-CABIN DELFIN II
A WORK OF ART ON THE WATER
Offering all the comforts and conveniences of a five-star hotel, gleaming with sustainably
harvested woods from local rainforest and decorated with artwork by the ribereños who
call these waters home, the Delfin II is a classically-styled riverboat built expressly for
delving into the Peruvian Amazon. At 120 feet, she is perfectly sized to sail along the
upper Amazon, with her entire third deck open for enjoying the sweeping views of river
and rainforest.
DINING ON BOARD IS A FEAST
FOR THE SENSES
Peruvian cuisine has earned a worldwide
reputation for its dazzling blend of indigenous
Inca, Southern American, Spanish, Chinese,
Italian, Japanese and African influences.
Aboard the Delfin II you’ll enjoy an innovative
menu of locally-sourced ingredients served up
in traditional Peruvian specialties as well as
Western favourites. Whenever possible, the
culinary team will invite guests to join in
hands-on cooking classes to learn about the
native fruits and vegetables and help prepare
local dishes.
THE ULTIMATE AMAZON SAFARI IN
EXCEPTIONAL STYLE
The days of gracious, colonial-era exploration
live again aboard the Delfin II. From the
open-air elegance of the Observation Lounge
and dining room on the Upper Deck to the
panoramic views showcased in every suite and
stateroom, the focus is always on the scenery,
with friendly and gracious service aiming to
ensure maximum relaxation and comfort.
Cool drinks and cold towels welcome you back
on board after every guided shore and river
excursion, with shoe cleaning offered as well.
On board, cultural performances, educational
talks, cooking classes and nightly entertainment
in the lounge invite you do as much or as little
as you like—with the world’s greatest natural
show unfolding all around you, there is never
a dull moment!
Open-air Observation Lounge
Indoor air-conditioned Lounge
SPACIOUS AND WELL-APPOINTED SUITES AND STATEROOMS FEATURE:
• All cotton spa-quality
robes and slippers
• All-natural spa-quality
bath amenities
• Luxurious Peruvian cotton
linens and duvet
• Daily housekeeping with
nightly turndown service
• Premium mattresses
• In-room electronic safe
• Individual climate control
• Hair dryer
• Generous storage and
closet space
AMAZONIA SUITES: 7, 8, 15, 16
Upper/Main Decks
• 230 square feet/22 square metres
• Panoramic wrap-around glass windows
• Fixed king beds
FLORA SUITES: 11, 12, 13, 14
Upper Deck
Amazonia Suite
• 210 square feet/20 square metres
• Panoramic wrap-around glass windows
• Two twin-size beds that can be
converted to one king-size bed
FAUNA SUITES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Main Deck
• 210 square feet/20 square metres
• Panoramic glass windows
• Two twin-size beds that can be
converted to one king-size bed
Flora/Fauna Suites
TERRA STATEROOMS: 9, 10
Upper Deck
• 161 square feet/15 square metres
• Windows
• Fixed upper/lower twin-size beds
Terra Stateroom
DELFIN II
TARIFF
PER PERSON USD, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
EARLY BOOKING
PRICE
THROUGH
MARCH 30, 2015
REGULAR
PRICE
AFTER
MARCH 30, 2015
Amazonia Suite
$5395
$5895
Flora Suite
$4995
$5495
Fauna Suite
$4495
$4995
Terra Stateroom
$3995
$4495
CABIN
CATEGORY
Port charges $129 per person.
Delfin II skiff
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PROGRAM TARIFF
2015 program fares cover certain shipboard services including: suite
accommodations, shore excursions, onboard meals and entertainment,
complimentary beverages aboard ship (including select free-flow house
wines for dinner, and Pisco based cocktails, soda, water, coffee and tea
throughout the cruise).
All fares are quoted in US dollars, are per guest and based on double
occupancy. Included in your tariff: Flights from Lima to Iquitos and Iquitos
to Cusco, hotel accommodations, excursions and meals as per the
itinerary. Not included in your cruise tariff: additional airfare, additional
hotel accommodations, optional shore excursions, meals ashore,
imported mineral waters and sodas, fuel surcharges, laundry, purchases
from the ship or any item or service of a personal nature such as medical
care, massages and spa treatments. Champagne, premium wine and
spirit selections are not included in your fare and may not be available.
AFFINITY MARKET SPONSORS
Affinity Market Sponsors are considered to be the agent of Passenger and
not of Carrier. Carrier is not liable for any representation, act or omission
of Passenger’s travel agent. Passenger’s cruise fare is not considered paid
until Carrier receives full payment, and the amount thereof is subject
to change at any time prior to Carrier’s receipt of payment. Passenger
shall at all times remain liable to Carrier for the price of passage. Carrier
reserves the right to refuse embarkation if all charges and surcharges have
not been paid in advance of departure.
DEPOSIT/FINAL PAYMENT
To reserve your program, a $750 non-refundable deposit is required at
the time of booking. Full payment is due no later than 120 days prior
to departure. Final documentation will be issued after receipt of final
payment and approximately 30 days prior to departure. All reservations
are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date,
and are guaranteed only when paid in full 120 days prior to departure.
Reservations made within 120 days of departure require full payment
within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Haimark, Ltd.
Payments may be made by personal check (USD funds), or by VISA®,
Discover®, MasterCard® or American Express®.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
Should you find it necessary to cancel your advanced reservation booking
or any component thereof, you and/or your affinity market sponsor is
required to contact Haimark, Ltd. in writing to submit your cancellation.
If your cancellation request is received more than 120 days prior to your
initial sailing date, a $750 USD non-refundable administrative fee will be
charged per booking. This administrative fee may be not converted to a
future program credit.
Program cancellation requests received within 120 days of the initial
departure date will be subject to the following charges, regardless of
suite resale: 120 – 91 days prior to the initial departure date: 50% of the
total program fare per person 90 – 0 days prior to the initial departure
date or non-appearance at the time of departure: 100% of the total
program fare per person.
PRE/POST EXTENSION PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS
90 – 61 days prior to the initial departure date: $250 USD per person;
60 – 0 days prior to the initial departure date: 100% of the extension
program per person cost.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
While travel insurance is not required in order to participate in this
program, it is strongly recommended that each guest purchase a travel
protection plan, as unforeseen circumstances can occur both prior to and
during travel. Travel insurance is available from a number of sources, and
RBC Insurance is one at 1-866-896-8172 or http://www.rbcinsurance.com/
travelinsurance/. Ensure to carry all policy information with you during
your cruise.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
All guests are required to report in writing to Haimark, Ltd. at the time
their reservation is made:
1. Any physical or mental condition that may require medical or
professional treatment or attention during travel program
2. Any condition that may render the guest unfit for travel, or that may
require special care or assistance
3. Any condition that may pose a risk or danger to the guest or anyone
else throughout the travel program
4. Any condition that may require oxygen for medical reasons
5. Any intention or need to use a wheelchair cart, other mobility device
By booking passage on this travel program, the guest represents and
warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise fit to travel, and that the
guest will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the
ship and orders and instructions of the ship’s officers.
Haimark, Ltd. reserves the right without liability to require a guest
to disembark and/or to refuse to board and transport a guest who, in
the judgment of Haimark, Ltd. or the ship’s Captain, is unfit to travel or
may require care beyond that which Haimark, Ltd. is reasonably able to
provide.
Haimark, Ltd. strongly recommends that guests are able to navigate any
stairs or staircases without assistance. Should guests require assistance,
they must travel with someone who is able to assist them both ashore and
at on board. Haimark, Ltd. is unable to offer special assistance. Please
note that wheel-on and/or wheel-off access is not available at ports-ofcall.
AIR BOOKING
Names as they appear on passport are necessary for air bookings; air
cannot be booked without full guests information and payment; in case
of a name error, a new ticket at the guest charge may be needed.
BAGGAGE
You may bring a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects
without charge. Baggage for Haimark, Ltd. guests or guests on our land
programs must be handled in accordance with regulations of our ground
operators. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges
as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage
limitations. Guests are encouraged to contact individual airlines for
weight limitations.
All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly
labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed
are transported at your own risk. Haimark, Ltd. is not responsible for loss
or damage to baggage or any other personal item during air travel or land
programs. Baggage and personal belongings will be taken off the ship
upon guest disembarkation. Under no circumstances will baggage be
stored on board without the owner of such baggage being on the vessel.
Haimark, Ltd. is not responsible for baggage stored in shore side facilities.
Under no circumstances may dangerous items (including but not limited
to: explosives, firearms, combustible or illegal substances) be taken on
the travel program. We recommend that you hand-carry travel documents
(passport, visa, cruise tickets), medications and valuables. These items are
the full responsibility of the guest at all times. Haimark, Ltd. shall not be
responsible for the loss of, or damage to, such personal items.
LOST PROPERTY
Haimark, Ltd. may levy a charge for the return of personal items left
behind on the travel program or lost and subsequently found.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All travel documents (air and cruise tickets, passport and medical
insurance information) are the guest’s responsibility. It is also the guest’s
responsibility to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents
for all applicable ports and to comply with all customs requirements.
Without the required documents, a guest may be denied boarding and
accommodation by Haimark, Ltd. or the guest may be disembarked during
the voyage and Haimark, Ltd. will not make a refund or be otherwise liable
to any guest for such denial of boarding or disembarkation.
In the event that Haimark, Ltd. as a courtesy provides information or
advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and medical inoculations,
guests are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate
government authorities and Haimark, Ltd. does not warrant or guarantee
the accuracy of such information.
Please check with the appropriate consulate for specific requirements.
Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to
time and each guest will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy,
we will endeavor to provide each guest with notice of measures that
may affect them, but complying with any such requirements is the sole
responsibility of each guest. Please consult your travel professional for
advice on such requirements to avoid loss of boarding privileges.
TAXES, GOVERNMENT FEES/QUASI-GOVERNMENT
FEES AND FUEL
SUPPLEMENTS
Haimark, Ltd. reserves the right to pass through to its guests (including
fully paid and deposited guests) any taxes and government fees/quasigovernment fees that relate specifically to a guest’s itinerary. “Taxes
and Government fees/quasi-government fees” include any and all fees,
charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by governmental or quasigovernmental authorities including, but not limited to, customs fees, fuel
supplements and surcharges, per person berth taxes or fees, embarkation
and/or disembarkation fees at ports, airline transportation fees, dockage
fees, and wharfage fees.
Haimark, Ltd. reserves the right to charge a per-person fuel supplement
in the event that eventual price increases for fuel up to and including the
day of embarkation require Haimark, Ltd. to collect a fuel supplement
from passengers. Haimark, Ltd. may collect any taxes, government fees/
quasi-government fees and fuel supplement (the “Surcharges”) at the
time of booking, prior to sailing or on board the vessel, even if the cruise
fare has been paid in full. Surcharges will be invoiced accordingly.
All fares, and itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Additional restrictions may apply. Haimark, Ltd. reserves the right to
correct any errors or omissions.
This brochure may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies
and typographical errors. Haimark, Ltd. reserves the right to correct errors
and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered
product, service, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the
description, including pricing and availability.
REGISTRATION: CST# Applied, FST# Applied.
COVER: Three-Toed Sloth; Macaw; Delfin II;
Machu Picchu
BACK COVER: Amazon River; Lima Cathedral;
Egret on Giant Lily Pads
B-07/07/14-000
www.haimarktravel.com
AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION & MACHU PICCHU
DELFIN II - RESERVATION FORM
OCTOBER 19 - 29, 2015
Send to: McMaster Alumni Association
1280 Main Street West
Alumni House
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24882
Fax: (905) 524-1733
Email: mactrav@mcmaster.ca
PLEASE MAKE MY/OUR RESERVATION FOR:
q LAND/CRUISE PROGRAM WITH AIRFARE (excluding included program air)
Please indicate preferred departure city: ____________________(at an additional cost to be
advised and airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable).
q Economy Class q Business Class q First Class
q I/We will make my/our own air arrangements.
SUITE/STATEROOM CATEGORY REQUESTED: 1st Choice___________ 2nd Choice____________
Bed request: q Twin (2 beds) q King
Single accommodations are an additional cost and subject to availability.
Request: q Single q Single, but prefer to share accommodations (shares not guaranteed)
q Please reserve _______ space(s) for the NAZCA LINES OPTIONAL PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION,
$995 USD per person, double occupancy. Single supplement is $360 USD and subject to availability.
q Please reserve _______ space(s) for the CUSCO & LAKE TITICACA OPTIONAL POST-CRUISE
EXTENSION, $1055 USD per person, double occupancy. Single supplement is $455 USD and
subject to availability.
All passengers must travel with a passport valid at least 6 months beyond their return date.
Guest 1: Full Legal Name (as it appears on your passport)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Title
First
Middle
Last
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address
Preferred Name on Badge
Guest 2: Full Legal Name (as it appears on your passport)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Title
First
Middle
Last
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address
Preferred Name on Badge
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ Province: _________________ Postal Code: ____________
Home: ________/_____________________________ Cell: ________/____________________________
Roommate (if different from above): ______________________________________________________
DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit of $750 USD per person (plus $250 USD deposit
per person for each Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Extension, if applicable) is due with your reservation
application. Make cheques payable to Haimark, Ltd. Full payment is required by June 21, 2015
(120 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied with full
payment at the time of booking.
Please reserve ______ space(s). Enclosed is my/our deposit for $___________.
Deposits and FINAL payments may be made by personal cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or
American Express. Make cheques payable to Haimark, Ltd.
q Accept my cheque made payable to Haimark, Ltd.
q Charge my: q MasterCard q Visa q Discover q American Express
Card # _____________________________________________________ Expires _________/__________
______________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature as it appears on credit card)
Making a deposit or acceptance or use of any vouchers, tickets, goods or services shall be
deemed consent to and acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the applicable
Terms and Conditions agreement, including limitations on responsibility and liability.
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Privacy: Your personal information is treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable legislation.
For further information on privacy, or if you would like to opt out of receiving alumni travel mailings, please visit
our website at www.mcmaster.ca/ua/privacy, email us at: alumni@mcmaster.ca, or call us at 1-888-217-6003.
OCTOBER 19 - 29, 2015
USD PER PERSON
$3995
FROM
USD PER COUPLE
AMAZON
DISCOVERY
BOOK BY
MARCH 30, 2015
EXPEDITION
AND SAVE
$1000
INCLUDING
MACHU PICCHU
McMaster Alumni Association
1280 Main Street West
Alumni House
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1