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the Greatest VoyaGe in natural historyaboard the amazonrsquos finest new riverboat

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The Massachusetts Audubon Society is proud to present a 10-day Amazon Voyage

November 6-15 2015

wwwmassaudubonorgtravel bull (800) 289-9504

amazon

The Amazon is a living labyrinth of forests wildlife and people all bisected by a storied river meandering 4200

miles across South America Cloaked in heavy mist boasting every shade of green the heart of the Amazon is a

wilderness that has pulled at the spirits of adventurers for centuries It was that trailblazing spirit that fired the imagi-

nations of International Expeditionsrsquo first guests and naturalists as they explored the Peruvian Amazon 33 years ago

Beyond the untamed frontier along the riverbanks are more than 1300 species of birds 40000 plant species

and a vibrant Riberentildeo culture descended from European and indigenous forebears Leaving behind only the

diminishing wake of our riverboat journey into the pristine headwaters of the Amazon with International Expeditions

as you create matchless memories and take away a renewed respect for the wonders of our world

earthrsquos greatest wilderness

In-Depth Exploration

When visiting the Amazon you

deserve more than a simple ldquotourrdquo

of this legendary wilderness Every

facet of IErsquos Amazon Voyage has

been designed to ensure you arenrsquot

a tourist but someone who truly

experiences the nature and culture

of the Amazon

Expert Naturalist Guides

Therersquos no substitute for experience

when it comes to offering travel

thatrsquos authentic educational and

fun Thatrsquos why IErsquos hand-selected

naturalist guides are highly trained

and educated natives each passionate

about their country Why would you

want to travel with an American

ldquotour leaderrdquo when you can bond

with these engaging locals while

gaining insight into their homelands

Best Ship on the Amazon

You donrsquot have to sacrifice comfort

and world-class service to discover

Earthrsquos mightiest river Delve into

this pristine wilderness aboard the

custom-built La Estrella Amazonica

mdash a riverboat featuring gracious

21st-century comfort and exceeding

Peruvian safety standards All airy

cabins are air-conditioned with

private balconies and floor-to-ceiling

windows ensure you are constantly

surrounded by rainforest vistas This

custom-built riverboat boasts unrivaled

public spaces including the Amazonrsquos

largest open-air Observation Deck

a modern Lecture Room and even a

Fitness Room (a feature frequently

requested by past guests)

Explore local villages where you meet families and a respected Shaman

Knowledgeable local naturalists ensure you learn about the Amazonrsquos plants wildlife people and history

ldquoEvery aspect of the voyage was well-planned and stress-free for us All of the hassles of traveling were gone We were able to experience the Amazon rainforest mdash something most people only dream aboutrdquo

mdash Monica M DeGrauwe of Clinton Illinois

Paradise tanager

Red howler monkey

Red-bellied macaws

Ringed Kingfisher

Poison dart frog

Hoatzins

Pink dolphin

Day 1 bull FridayemspUS Limaemsp Fly independently to Lima Peru and overnight at the Swissocirctel (D Aloft) emsp

Day 2 bull SaturdayemspLima iqUitoS

EmbaRK RivERboat amazon RivERemsp

Tour historic Lima visiting the Cathedral Plaza de Armas and the monastery and catacombs of the Iglesia de San Francisco Fly over the Andes to Iquitos where we board our riverboat Enjoy stargazing and storytelling with our local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River toward the confluence of the Marantildeoacuten and Ucayali Rivers (BLD)

Day 3 bull Sundayemsporigin oF the AmAzon

river riacuteo UcAyAliemspWake to the ever-changing panorama of jungle life Our first exploration at the origin of this mighty river navigates the waterways aboard stable excursion boats to areas where we may find marsh birds such as oriole blackbirds green ibis and yellow-headed caracaras Venture into the flooded varzea in search of a variety of birds giant water lilies monkeys and sloths (BLD)

Day 4 bull mondayemspRiacuteo UcayaLi

PAcAyA-SAmiriA reServeemspExplore this tangled realm of forest rivers and lagoons on foot and aboard excursion

boats looking for pink dolphins and wading birds Our naturalists share local lore and explain how pink river dolphins use sound to hunt While exploring look for monk saki and squirrel monkeys (BLD)

Day 5 bull tuesdayemspRiacuteo Pacaya Pacaya-

SAmiriA reServeemspThis morning enjoy a peaceful breakfast along the blackwater Sapote Creek Excursion boats grant us deeper access to this vast wetland as we continue to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve At night board excursion boats and perhaps

walk in the rainforest for a chance to find caimans capybaras common potoos frogs and nocturnal wildlife (BLD)

Day 6 bull WednesdayemspRiacuteo Pacaya

PAcAyA-SAmiriA reServeemspOnce reaching the depths of the reserve we hike through the igapoacute (seasonally flooded forest) Periodically throughout the year guests may even release turtle hatchlings On an afternoon excursion we search for scarlet macaws hoatzins black-collared hawks and red howler monkeys (BLD)

10-Day Expedition Itinerary

get to know

the locals

Smiling faces and curious children greet you on village excursions

explore the

rainforest

18-passenger excursion boats make it easy to explore even the nar-rowest tributaries

deep into the pacaya-samiria

IE guests have an opportunity to visit Ranger Station 2 while exploring the Peruvian Amazon

1 2 3

Our Voyage Route (subject to change)

Lima

IquitosRanger Station 2 Bretantildea Requena

Bagazaacuten

Iquitos

Riacuteo marantildeoacutenRiacuteo amazonas

Riacuteo Ucayali

Riacuteo Pacaya

Dorado creek

Sapote creek

canal de Purinahua

1

2

3

pacaya-samiriareserve

TO fROm Lima

Pied lapwing

Jungle walk Horned Screamer

Day 7 bull thursdayemspRiacuteo UcayaLi

PAcAyA-SAmiriA reServeemspLearn about the lives of the Riberentildeo people as we visit a village perched on the riverbanks Stroll through their gardens learning about medicinal plants from the village shaman visit a school or join in a game of soccer Depending on the villages visited during your voyage you may also have the opportunity to see an IE-funded water treatment tower The clean drinking water provided by these towers is having an enormous positive health impact in remote river villages (BLD)

Day 8 bull FridayemspAmAzon riveremsp Enjoy an early morning birdwatching excursion along the Yarapa River After breakfast try your hand at piranha fishing in Ubos Lake Back aboard our ship take advantage of the open-air top deck learning to make Peruvian dishes or enjoying a lecture

After dark float peacefully and listen to the symphony of sound from the forest (BLD)

Day 9 bull SaturdayemspiqUitoS Lima

DePArtemspDisembark in Iquitos Enjoy a tour of this frontier city Visit the IE-funded Las Malvinas urban garden project which provides environmental

education to a local school Dayrooms are available in Iquitos before we fly back to Lima and connect with overnight flights home (BL)

Day 10 bull SundayemspUSemspArrive in the US and connect with flights home (Meals Aloft)

Day 9 bull SaturdayemspiqUitoS limAemsp

Fly from Iquitos to Lima and overnight at the Costa de Sol (BL)

Day 10 bull SundayemspLima cUSco

UrUbAmbA vAlleyemspFly to Cusco mdash the heart of the Inca Empire Drive into the historic Urubamba Valley stopping in Chinchero to browse Andean handicrafts Visit the Urubamba Market and spend tonight at the Aranwa Hotel (BLD)

Days 11 amp 12 bull monday amp tuesdayemsp

macHU PiccHU Board the train to Machu Picchu where we spend the afternoon exploring the ruins Spend the next two nights at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (BLD)

Day 13 bull WednesdayemspoLLantaytambo

SAcSAyhUAmaacuten cUScoemspCatch the morning train back to the Sacred Valley Explore the mighty archae-ological wonder of Ollantaytambo where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the Sacred Valley After a Paso Fino horse show at Wayra Ranch continue to Cusco We stop at Sacsayhuamaacuten mdash a huge fortress of massive stones which zigzags across the side of the mountain Spend tonight at the Aranwa Hotel (BLD)

Day 14 bull thursdayemspcUSco Stroll the streets of Cusco exploring the Koricancha mdash also known as Santo Domingo Santa Catalina Convent and the Cathedral The afternoon is free to explore on your own before a farewell dinner featuring Andean fare Return to the Aranwa Hotel for the night (BLD)

Day 15 bull FridayemspcUSco Lima En

roUteemspFly back across the Andes to Lima Enjoy a superb lunch of local delicacies before an afternoon at leisureDayrooms are available at the Swissocirctel Transfer to the airport this evening for flights home (BL)

Day 16 bull SaturdayemspArriveemsp

Arrive and connect with your flight home (Meals Aloft)

Optional Machu Picchu amp Cusco Extension

Kayaking

Unrivaled Expedition ExperiencesOur newly constructed riverboat is not just a new place to stay it offers you a new way to navigate the mysteries of the Amazon Imagine stargazing from our purpose-built Observation Deck the largest of any boat on the Amazon learning about the stars of the Southern constellations or chatting about local folklore After drifting down narrow tributaries aboard our sturdy excursion boats or hiking through thick jungle relax in the enhanced Lecture Room Each night guides hold discussions on the history geography and wildlife in air-conditioned comfort Evening guidesrsquo receptions include not only a complimentary wine Peruvian cocktail beer or a soda but a chance to be entertained as the boatrsquos crew plays traditional music

Modern Comfort in the Wild

La Estrella Amazonica is designed to offer you an unprecedented personal experience in this untamed frontier Spacious air-conditioned cabins

mdash each approximately 220 sq ft mdash feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies so you are constantly surrounded by rainforest vistas Cabin interiors feature furniture hand-crafted by Peruvian artisans plush linens and roomy private baths

Sample local delicacies and international favorites mdash including fresh fruits and vegetables purchased along the river Large windows mean yoursquoll never miss a dramatic sunset

La Estrella AmazonicaClassic Style and Modern Amenities

Are Yours in the Wilderness

Whatrsquos Includedbull Fulleducationalprogramwithlecturesamp

field interpretationbull Nightlyguidesrsquoreceptiononboardwitha

complimentary beer Peruvian cocktail soda or wine daily

bull Allscheduledtransportationbylandampboatbull Localvillageampschoolvisitsbull Cookingdemonstrationbull ToursofcolonialLimaampIquitosbull AccompanimentofexperiencedExpeditionLeaderbull AllexcursionsaccompaniedbyEnglish-

speaking naturalist guidesbull Completepre-departureinformationtohelpyouget

the most out of your expeditionbull Allmealsonboardbull Alltransfersporterageampservicechargesbull Complimentaryon-boardlaundrybull Insummaryeverythingexceptinternationaland

in-country airfare US domestic and international departure taxes ticketing fee fuel surcharge passport fees tips to guides Expedition Leader and crew and items of a personal nature

Final Payment due 90 days prior to departure $600 per person deposit required for main program $150 per person deposit required for extension

Cancellations $300 penalty from time of booking until 90 days prior to departure 50 of trip price from 89-61 days prior to departure 100 of trip cost from 60-0 days prior to departure

registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of california cSt2045230-20

amazon Voyage novEmbER 6-15 2015

LOWER DECK PER PERSON

Double Occupancy $4498Single Occupancy $6747Solo Cabin (Cabin 12) $4498Suite Double Occupancy (Cabin 14) $4698Suite Triple Occupancy (Cabin 14) $3745

UPPER DECK PER PERSON

Double Occupancy $4698Single Occupancy $6947Suite Double Occupancy (Cabin 24) $4898Suite Triple Occupancy (Cabin 24) $3915

In-Country Airfare $386

In-country airfare is subject to change and must be purchased through IE

machu picchu amp cusco extensionnovEmbER 15-21 2015

Double Occupancy $3198Single Occupancy $4096

On All DeparturesPark Fee $185


Park fees and in-country airfare are subject to change In-country air must be purchased through IE

bull Four cabins on each deck can easily be converted to create two adjoining suites mdash ideal for families

bull Guidesrsquo reception with a complimentary wine Peruvian cocktail beer or soda onboard daily

bull Covered open-air bar stocks cold bottled water sodas wine and local beer

bull For excursions board two 18-passenger excursion boats accompanied by knowledgeable local naturalists

bull Ship built following SOLAS and MARPOL international guidelines and exceeds Peruvian safety standards

bull International environmental standards guided all ship system designs and operations making this the most environmentally responsible boat on the Amazon

Enjoy the passing scenery from our open-air Bar amp Sun DeckStay in shape on vacation by taking

advantage of the shiprsquos onboard Fitness Room with stair climbers and ellipticalsEnjoy daily discussions by

our naturalists in the air-conditioned Lecture Room mdash equipped with a 55-inch LCD TV home theater system movies and small library mdash while relaxing on comfy sofas

Our Dining Room is finished in classic riverboat style with large windows Tables seating 6-8 guests each allow you to get to know fellow travelers and guides while sampling local delicacies and international favorites

Fully equipped modern commercial kitchen prepares dishes using fresh local ingredients

Generous cabins are approx 220 sq ft and furnished with either one king-size bed or two beds two nightstands and a desk Your entire cabin is accented with textiles and art from local communities Plus cabins offer a closet with ample storage and three 220 volt outlets

Guest cabins feature an inviting private balcony with two chairs to enjoy relaxing views

Passengers 31 Max

15 Cabins 12 Double Cabins 2 Triple Cabins Suites 1 Dedicated Solo Cabin 4 Adjoining Cabins Each Deck (upon request)

Shiprsquos Registry Peru

27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12

M a s s A u d u b o n

RESERVATION CERTIFICATE

A deposit of $600 plus $150 if an extension is chosen per person is required Deposits may be made by check or credit card I wish to make my deposit by check ___ credit card ___ If by check make payable to International Expeditions and mail to

Massachusetts Audubon Society

Karen OrsquoNeill

208 South Great Road Lincoln Massachusetts 01773

800-289-9504

PROGRAM Amazon Voyage Departure Date November 6 ndash 15 2015

Post Machu Picchu Extension (returns November 21 2015) Yes____ No____

Name (Print full name as it appears on passport for each traveler)

Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax

ACCOMMODATIONS Cabin 1st

Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________

Are you a smoker Yes ___ No ___

Name of person with whom you wish to room

Assign roommate Yes ___ No ___ (singles are limited and are allowed on the lower deck)

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Regular ___ Vegetarian ___

AIR TRANSPORTATION

International Expeditions can assist you with your domestic and or air reservations Please indicate below the airline reservations you

would like us to assist you with

Please make my domestic air reservations from ___________________________ to Lima Peru

If you are making your own airline arrangements you need to be in Lima the evening of November 6th and depart Lima late evening

of November 14th

or early morning of November 15th

If you are taking the Machu Picchu extension you need to depart Lima the

evening of November 20th or early morning of November 21st

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (for deposit airlines and final payment Final payment will automatically be charged at 90

days prior to departure) If booking within 91 days prior to departure full payment is due at that time

Credit Card Name Credit Card _____________________________ Expiration ______

Note If your deposit is paid by credit card the final payment will automatically be charged to the same credit card on the

appropriate due date The Final Payment Form which will be mailed with your confirmation package will need to be returned

I have read and accept the Customer Agreement terms and understand the cancellation clause I would like to make reservations for the

person(s) listed above in accordance with the enclosed deposit Each participant must sign this waiver

Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

International Expeditions One Environs Park Helena AL 35080 (800)633-4734 Fax (205)428-1714 wwwietravelcom natureietravelcom

CUSTOMER AGREEMENT MASS AUDUBO N

AMAZO N VO YAGE ONBO ARD LA ESTRELLA AMAZO NICA06 NO V 15

THIS DOCUMENT CREATES A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS AND YOU THE ldquoCUSTOMERrdquo AFTER READING THIS

ENTIRE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT (THE ldquoAGREEMENTrdquo) IN ORDER FOR YOUR TRAVEL OR VACATION PACKAGE (ldquoTOURrdquo ldquoJOURNEYrdquo OR ldquoEXPEDITIONrdquo)

RESERVATION TO BE COMPLETED YOU MUST INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOUND IN THIS AGREEMENT BY INITIALING OR

SIGNING AND RETURNING

1 The cost of our travel programs (ldquotour raterdquo) includes

bull Services of Mass Audubon and International Expeditions for complete pre-departure information to help you get the most out of your expedition

bull All scheduled transportation during the expedition unless otherwise specified

bull The services of experienced English-speaking local guides

bull All accommodations bull Meals as specified in the respective itineraries

bull Transfers amp luggage handling when taking group flights unless otherwise specified

2 Items not included in our travel program bull All airfares including in-country airfares unless otherwise specified

bull Transfers amp luggage handling unless taking the group flights or otherwise specified

bull Travel Protection Plan

bull Fees for passports and visas

bull US and foreign airport departure taxes foreign reciprocity tax and domestic air tax bull GST taxes and security tax any new value added taxes or GST taxes added to program cos ts by foreign governments

bull Tips to drivers guides and shiprsquos crew unless otherwise specified

bull Items of a personal nature such as laundry phone calls alcoholic beverages camera fees etc

bull Ticketing fees for air tickets

bull Ship or air fuel surcharges

Our Published Rates Tour rates are in US dollars and based on current rates of exchange at the time of publishing of catalog All prices are per person and

based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted All prices and airfares are subject to change without prior notice Changes in tour rates are rare and

caused by extraordinary circumstances outside International Expeditions control

3 S ingle Travelers Single occupancy rates apply to single accommodation requests If a single room is requested or if you wish to share but we are unable

to find a suitable roommate you will generally be required to pay the single supplement

4 Final Payments Final payment for land ship air and special arrangements for programs and their extensions is due as follows and will automatically be

charged to the credit card used for deposit unless you make alternate arrangements prior to the due date

Payment is due 90 days prior to departure

5 Cancellation Fees All cancellations become effective upon written receipt by IE

bull $300 from the time of booking to 90 days prior to departure

bull 50 of the full program cost from 89 to 61 days prior to departure


6 Cancellation by International Expeditions In the rare event that a journey is canceled by IE for reasons other than force majeure or other extraordinary

cause beyond IErsquos control all monies paid to IE will be refunded in full including change fees on air tickets purchased through IE Internat ional Expeditions

cannot accept responsibility for any other expenses incurred in preparing for the journey including non-refundable or non-transferable airline tickets

7 International Expeditions Air Arrangements Booking your air with International Expeditions offers many advantages from special fares to lenient

change and refund policies We can schedule the most convenient flight times for the start of your journey booking your return flight home with your

scheduling preferences in mind We will work with you to offer the best fares and most suitable schedules Note that Internat ional Expeditions cannot be held

liable assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments flight changes cancellations or any loss or damages which may be incurred when using the services of airlines Tickets will be mailed with final tour documents There is a modest ticketing fee on tickets we issue

For airline tickets to be issued in conformity with the requirements of Secure Flight which has been mandated by the US Dep artment of Homeland Securityrsquos

Transportation Security Administration and implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guests must provide their full name exactly as it appears on their government issued passport date of birth and gender when making airline reservations If this information is incorrect guests may

experience delays or denial when trying to board an air carrier and may also be subject to penalties To comply with this mandate International Expeditions

will require a copy of the picture page from the guestrsquos valid passport prior to issuing any tickets Any penalties imposed upon the guest or International

Expeditions resulting from incorrect information provided by the guest will be the sole responsibility of the guest Likewise any additional costs incurred due

to delays or denial of travel resulting from incorrect information provided by the guest will also be the sole responsibility of the guest The aforementioned mandated changes are set forth in the Secure Flight Final Rule published in the Federal Register Volume 73 Number 209 To learn more visit

wwwtsagovSecureFlight

8 Schedule of Mail-Outs On receipt of your reservation you will be mailed a confirmation package A final packet of information is mailed 21-30 days prior to departure with airline tickets final itinerary guest list name tag and passport holder Final packets are not mailed until all payments liability forms

and a signed copy of these terms and conditions are received


9 Photography International Expeditions reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any trip or Customer and may use any record for

promotional andor commercial purposes and Customer grants IE express permission to do so

10 Travel DocumentsVaccinations Customers must be in possession of valid passports and any visas permits and certificates required for the whole of

their journey or expedition and shall arrange such vaccinations as are normally recommended for the countries through which they intend to travel Information

as to these matters and as to climate clothing baggage gear and similar matters is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of International

Expeditions

11 United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program International Expeditions shares the coverage available under

the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of TUI Travel who as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million

with USTOA to be used to reimburse in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program the advance payments of

International Expeditionsrsquo customers in the unlikely event of International Expeditions bankruptcy insolvency or cessation of business Further you should understand that the $1 Million posted by TUI Travel may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by International

Expeditions Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison

Avenue Suite 2014 New York New York 10016 or by email to informationustoacom or by visiting its website at wwwUSTOAcom

12 California Seller of Travel Program Please be advised California has established a Travel Consumer Restitution Fund It does not cover non-California

residents and even in the case of California residents does not cover any foreign travel where the foreign ldquoproviders of transportation of travel servicesrdquo are

not in compliance with the seller of travel law (compliance being defined as registered as a seller of travel in California and a participant in the travel

Consumer Restitution fund) Thus none of the journeys in this brochure qualify and by law you are required to be advised that you would not be eligible to

make any claim from that fund in the unlikely event of default by International Expeditions First Choice Expeditions or any of our foreign suppliers California Seller of Travel registration 2045230-20 Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California

13 Limits on International Expeditionsrsquo responsibilities International Expeditions and their affiliates owners officers agents employees contractors and

subcontractors (hereafter in this paragraph ldquoInternational Expeditionsrdquo) purchase transportation hotel accommodations restaurant services and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control Neither International Expeditions nor any associate organization agent employee

contractor or subcontractor shall be held liable for any act default injury (including 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 International Expeditions owners officers agents employees contractors and subcontractors or of any persons for whose acts 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 International Expeditions will not be liable for delays in departure or interruption of y our vacation arrangements caused by

weather conditions technical problems of any aircraft vessel automotive vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality str ikes war terrorist activity civil

commotion or any causes beyond the control of International Expeditions The right is reserved to substitute accommodations or modes of transportation and to

make any changes in the itinerary where deemed necessary or caused by changes in air schedules On expeditions of this type it is not possible to accommodate persons with severe health problems or physical disabilities It is the guestrsquos responsibility to judge the appropriateness of these travel activities to his or her

physical capabilities International Expeditions takes no responsibility for special arrangements or problems incurred by guests physically unable to participate

in the planned activities No refund can be made for absence from the tour unless arrangements are made at the time of booking The right is reserved to decline

to accept or retain any person as a tour member for any reason which affects the operation of the tour or the rights and welfare or enjoyment of the other tour

members International Expeditions will not discriminate against any individual because of race sex creed or nationality In no event will International Expeditions be responsible for incidental consequential or special damage or loss suffered by any person International Expeditionsrsquo maximum liability for

any reason whatsoever will be limited to the amount paid to International Expeditions for its services In issuing tickets and coupons for transportation of the

purchaser by any means and making arrangements for hotel or other accommodation International Expeditions is not acting as p rincipal but only as agent for

the companies corporations or persons providing or offering the means of transportation and accommodation To the extent Internat ional Expeditions 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

14 Arbitration Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance there under including without limitation any claim

related to bodily injury property damage or death shall be settled by binding arbitration in Atlanta Georgia 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

15 Waiver of Jury Trial IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT THE PARTIES

HEREBY SPECIFICALLY AND KNOWINGLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THAT EITHER PARTY MIGHT HAVE TO DEMAND A JURY TRIAL

16 Exclusive Governing Law and Jurisdiction THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT HEREUNDER SHALL

BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES IF THE RIGHT

TO SEEK ARBITRATION IS FOR ANY REASON WAIVED BY BOTH PARTIES OR IF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ANY ARBITRATION 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 BROUGHT 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 STATE 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

17 Severability The invalidity or unenforceability of any part of this Agreement or the invalidity of its application to a specific situation or circumstance

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

18 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


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The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be exclusive of any advertising marketing or other sales literature or activities of International Expeditions

and nothing contained in any of such materials shall be construed to create any rights as a result of or in connection with t his Agreement

20 Acknowledgment of Risk You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in the travel package arranged at your

request by International Expeditions 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 of the owners directors employees contractors subcontractors officers or agents of International Expeditions or the negligence or participation of other participants contractors andor subcontractors to International Expeditions You also recognize and acknowledge that risk

and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes including weather and other acts of nature You fully unders tand and acknowledge that the

aforementioned risks dangers and hazards are a potential in connection with recreational activities which may take place during your journey

21 Express Assumption of Risk and Responsibility In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity that you are willingly and knowingly electing to participate in

this vacation package 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 of the owners directors agents officers employees contractors or

subcontractors of International Expeditions

22 Release of Liability In consideration of the services and arrangements provided by International Expeditions you for yourself and for your heirs

personal representatives or assigns do hereby release waive discharge hold harmless and agree t o indemnify International Expeditions and its owners

officers directors agents contractors subcontractors and employees from any and all claims actions or losses for bodily injury property damage wrongful

death loss of services lost profits consequential exemplary indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the scheduled travel package and any activities conducted in conjunction therewith YOU SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTA ND THAT YOU

ARE RELEASING DISCHARGING AND WAIVING ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR

THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR CONDUCT OF THE OWNERS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES AGENTS CONTRACTORS OR

SUBCONTRACTORS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS

23 Express waiver of any 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 damages against International Expeditions their owners officers directors agents

contractors subcontractors and employees for any reason whatsoever

In consideration of participating in my expedition my signature on my Final Payment Form indicates that I have on the date shown read and understood this

document and I acknowledge that it affects my legal rights and agree to be bound by its terms My signature also signifies my intention to relieve and indemnify International Expeditions their owners officers directors employees agents contractors and subcontractors from any liability for personal injury

property damage or wrongful death which I might suffer during my participation in the scheduled expedition

Guest S ignature ________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________

For more information or to make a reservation contact

Massachusetts Audubon Society Karen OrsquoNeill


(800) 289-9504 or (781) 259-2166 travelmassaudubonorg

By traveling with the Massachusetts Audubon Society and International Expeditions you are supporting IErsquos conservation and social efforts in the Peruvian Amazon including programs to bring environmental education to the children of Iquitos Peru

The Amazon is a living labyrinth of forests wildlife and people all bisected by a storied river meandering 4200

miles across South America Cloaked in heavy mist boasting every shade of green the heart of the Amazon is a

wilderness that has pulled at the spirits of adventurers for centuries It was that trailblazing spirit that fired the imagi-

nations of International Expeditionsrsquo first guests and naturalists as they explored the Peruvian Amazon 33 years ago

Beyond the untamed frontier along the riverbanks are more than 1300 species of birds 40000 plant species

and a vibrant Riberentildeo culture descended from European and indigenous forebears Leaving behind only the

diminishing wake of our riverboat journey into the pristine headwaters of the Amazon with International Expeditions

as you create matchless memories and take away a renewed respect for the wonders of our world

earthrsquos greatest wilderness

In-Depth Exploration

When visiting the Amazon you

deserve more than a simple ldquotourrdquo

of this legendary wilderness Every

facet of IErsquos Amazon Voyage has

been designed to ensure you arenrsquot

a tourist but someone who truly

experiences the nature and culture

of the Amazon

Expert Naturalist Guides

Therersquos no substitute for experience

when it comes to offering travel

thatrsquos authentic educational and

fun Thatrsquos why IErsquos hand-selected

naturalist guides are highly trained

and educated natives each passionate

about their country Why would you

want to travel with an American

ldquotour leaderrdquo when you can bond

with these engaging locals while

gaining insight into their homelands

Best Ship on the Amazon

You donrsquot have to sacrifice comfort

and world-class service to discover

Earthrsquos mightiest river Delve into

this pristine wilderness aboard the

custom-built La Estrella Amazonica

mdash a riverboat featuring gracious

21st-century comfort and exceeding

Peruvian safety standards All airy

cabins are air-conditioned with

private balconies and floor-to-ceiling

windows ensure you are constantly

surrounded by rainforest vistas This

custom-built riverboat boasts unrivaled

public spaces including the Amazonrsquos

largest open-air Observation Deck

a modern Lecture Room and even a

Fitness Room (a feature frequently

requested by past guests)

Explore local villages where you meet families and a respected Shaman

Knowledgeable local naturalists ensure you learn about the Amazonrsquos plants wildlife people and history

ldquoEvery aspect of the voyage was well-planned and stress-free for us All of the hassles of traveling were gone We were able to experience the Amazon rainforest mdash something most people only dream aboutrdquo

mdash Monica M DeGrauwe of Clinton Illinois

Paradise tanager

Red howler monkey

Red-bellied macaws

Ringed Kingfisher

Poison dart frog

Hoatzins

Pink dolphin
















get to know

the locals


explore the

rainforest




1 2 3


Lima


Bagazaacuten

Iquitos


Riacuteo Ucayali

Riacuteo Pacaya

Dorado creek

Sapote creek

canal de Purinahua

1

2

3


TO fROm Lima

Pied lapwing
























Kayaking











































Passengers 31 Max



27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12





Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions
















































































Paradise tanager

Red howler monkey

Red-bellied macaws

Ringed Kingfisher

Poison dart frog

Hoatzins

Pink dolphin
















get to know

the locals


explore the

rainforest




1 2 3


Lima


Bagazaacuten

Iquitos


Riacuteo Ucayali

Riacuteo Pacaya

Dorado creek

Sapote creek

canal de Purinahua

1

2

3


TO fROm Lima

Pied lapwing
























Kayaking











































Passengers 31 Max



27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12





Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions































































































get to know

the locals


explore the

rainforest




1 2 3


Lima


Bagazaacuten

Iquitos


Riacuteo Ucayali

Riacuteo Pacaya

Dorado creek

Sapote creek

canal de Purinahua

1

2

3


TO fROm Lima

Pied lapwing
























Kayaking











































Passengers 31 Max



27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12





Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions






































































































Kayaking











































Passengers 31 Max



27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12





Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions


























































































































Passengers 31 Max



27

17

18

28

25

15

16

26

23

13

14

24

21

11

12





Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions




















































































Karen OrsquoNeill


800-289-9504




Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone (H) (W)

e-mail Fax


Choice ___________ 2nd

Choice _____________






AIR TRANSPORTATION





of November 14th











Date Signature(s)

Date Signature(s)

























































Expeditions








































































































































Expeditions














































































