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Cuba & South America by Private Jet

An exclusive Private Journey for 50 Guests With Special Guest Geoffrey Kent 23 Days | September 6–28, 2016

888 755 3491 | abercrombiekent.com/privatejet

Miami | Your Journey Begins September 6

Arrive in Miami and transfer to the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, where you meet Geoffrey Kent, your leadership team and fellow guests over cocktails and dinner, sharing the anticipation of the incredible adventures ahead. Meals: D

Cuba | Enigmatic Island September 7-9

Accompanied by Geoffrey Kent, begin your people-to-people exchange in Cuba. Start with a panoramic tour of Havana with a local expert, and then get a closer look the next morning on a walking tour through the old city with an architectural expert and discuss architectural restoration. The afternoon offers a choice of a meeting with a local artist or a chance to talk — and possibly play — baseball with locals. Gather for a private Buena Vista Social Club-style concert, followed by a discussion with the musicians. Begin the next day with a dialogue with a Foreign Services Scholar on the history of U.S.-Cuban relations. Visit a cigar factory and discuss workplace issues, learn about local dance with a salsa instructor and stop by Finca Vigia, former residence of Ernest Hemingway, and talk with local Hemingway experts. Meals: B L D Experience Cuba in depth

on a people-to-people visit, featuring up-close

encounters with locals —and accompanied by A&K

founder Geoffrey Kent.

SArAtoGA HoteLHavana, Cuba

Built in 1933, this historic hotel in Old Havana was famous for the Cuban musicians who entertained on its colonnade. Restored to its former

grandeur, it features a rooftop pool, fine-dining restaurant and full-service spa.


Colombia | Colonial Grace September 10-12

Set off on your private jet for Cartagena, Colombia, a bastion of well-preserved colonial architecture. Wander the streets of the Badillo neighborhood and drive to the 17th-century Convent of La Popa for beautiful views of the city. Gather in a city square for dinner and a folkloric dance performance. Experience local life up close at a “street market” displayed exclusively for you. Fly by private jet to Bogotá to walk its historic streets, admire the magnificent buildings and absorb the lively ambience. Tour the Museo del Oro to behold its ancient golden treasures and enjoy a lecture by an expert in pre-Columbian art. Later, view works by contemporary artist Fernando Botero — as well as paintings by Picasso, Monet, Dali and other masters — at the Museo Botero. Then, sample Colombian coffees before returning to Cartagena. Meals: B L D

Experience a Colombian street market displayed

exclusively for you, complete with food,

crafts and lively entertainment.

SoFiteL LeGeND SANtA CLArA CArtAGeNACartagena, Colombia

Originally built as a convent in 1621, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena hotel combines colonial heritage with the finest in modern comforts. It features an 8,600-square-foot spa, relaxing poolside bars

and a signature restaurant with elegant colonial style.


Peru | Incan Treasures September 13-15

Arrive in Peru to immerse yourself in the world of the Incas, the pre-Columbian civilization that left behind a staggering historic and cultural legacy. Begin with a sightseeing tour of Cusco, followed by a welcome dinner at your historic palace-turned-hotel. Ride on board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train — in a private car reserved exclusively for your party — to unforgettable Machu Picchu. This mountaintop citadel was built in the 1400s and abandoned a century later for reasons lost to history, as the Incas left no written records. Arrive at this mysterious site after the morning crowds have departed, walk its ghostly terraces and take in the spectacular surrounding views. An expert local guide is on hand to provide context on the Incas and about the site’s reconstruction, which is ongoing today. Enjoy Pisco Sours, entertainment and a private dinner on the train. The next day, pay a visit to an Andean community where you meet Quechua-speaking farmers and weavers. Gather tonight for a special dinner at the Convent of San Francisco. Meals: B L D

Discover the remarkable legacy of the Incas on a visit

to Machu Picchu, where you arrive by luxury train

in a car reserved exclusively for your group.

PALACio NAzAreNASCusco, peru

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is an intimate former palace set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco’s main square. Its 55 suites are

oxygen-enriched and its amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, guest lounge and library.


Easter Island | The Lost World September 16-17

Fly nearly 3,000 miles over the Pacific to one of the most remote — and enticing — destinations on earth: Easter Island. The grandeur of its monolithic moai statues is rivaled by its intense natural beauty, with a postcard-worthy view seemingly in every direction. Arrive to a greeting of flowers and warm smiles from your Rapa Nui hosts, followed by a sunset cocktail and Hotumatua ritual, a celebration of the island’s mythic founding. The next day, visit the Orongo ceremonial village, site of the island’s “birdman” rituals. Lunch is a festive affair on the beach, with native dancers performing in front of the row of moai facing in from the blue sea. Afterward, choose from the many activities on offer. Take a caves tour that includes Ana Kai Tangata and its historic wall paintings, as well as Ana te Pahu, large enough to have been made into a garden. You may set out on an archeological tour to some of the island’s most significant moai sites; hike “the way of the moai,” the best way to take in many of the island’s famous monoliths; or explore the town of Hanga Roa, including its informative museum and local market. Celebrate tonight at a special umu (earth-cooked) feast in a Rapa Nui home. Meals: B L D

Experience an intimate side of Easter Island with a celebratory feast at the home of a noted islander.

eXPLorA rAPA NUi Hanga Roa, Easter Island

Explora is reserved exclusively for Cuba & South America by Private Jet. Built on 23 acres and featuring a beautiful ocean view, explora Rapa Nui combines island tradition with modern, eco-friendly design in one

appealing resort, with 30 rooms and welcoming public spaces.


Patagonia | Remote Wilderness September 18-20

Depart Easter Island in the morning for the astonishing mountain landscapes of Torres del Paine in Patagonia, Chile. Like Easter Island, this 600,000-acre park has an unmistakable aura of remoteness, with little more than the occasional herd of guanacos or wheeling condors standing out against the vast expanses of blue sky and wildflower-carpeted plains. Settle into your luxurious lodge, seated on the shore of Lake Pehoe and offering postcard-worthy views in every direction. The next day, visit a working estancia to watch sheep being herded and gauchos at work. A gaucho may offer you a sip of mate, an herbal tea drunk from a hollowed-out gourd. Enjoy a slow-cooked barbecue lunch at the ranch. The following day is yours to spend as you like, taking advantage of the variety of activities offered by your lodge. Saddle up for a horseback ride along the trails, or lace up your hiking boots for your choice of more than 20 guided hikes. Your guides help you choose the right excursion based on what you want to see, whether it’s glaciers, condors, guanacos (a camelid species similar to a llama) or staggering 360-degree views of the park in all its grandeur. Return to your private jet after breakfast the next day and resume your journey. Meals: B L D

Immerse yourself in Patagonian culture

when you meet a gaucho at an estancia who shares stories about his daily life.

eXPLorA PAtAGoNiATorres del paine National park, Chile

Located on the shores of Lake Pehoe within the pristine Torres del Paine National Park, explora Patagonia enjoys a spectacular setting. This intimate lodge features a spa, indoor heated lap pool and striking

views of the park from all rooms.


Buenos Aires | Old-World Elegance September 21-22

Arrive in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and one of South America’s most stylish and exuberant cities. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like, with several options on offer. You may take a walking tour of the elegant Recoleta district, including its famous cemetery, followed by tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel; sample the world-class shopping Buenos Aires has to offer; learn the steps of the tango with a private lesson at a local tango club; or tour the MALBA Art Museum. Dine at the chic Puerto Madero Yacht Club this evening. Spend the next day exploring the city, starting at Plaza de Mayo, site of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Presidential Palace, continuing to La Boca and the narrow, winding lanes of colonial San Telmo. In the afternoon, go behind the scenes at the spectacular Colón Opera House and enjoy a private performance by some of the opera house singers, which shows off the space’s astounding acoustics. Gather for dinner at a restored 19th-century mansion that showcases artifacts dating back to the founding of Buenos Aires, more than 500 years ago. Meals: B L D

Take a behind-the- scenes tour of the stately

Colón Opera House, complete with an

exclusive performance.

FoUr SeASoNS HoteL BUeNoS AireSbuenos Aires, Argentina

Located in the heart of the Recoleta district, Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires offers newly renovated rooms and suites, lobby, gardens,

spa and the most stylish restaurants and bar in town, as well as postcard-perfect views from every room.


Iguazu Falls & Pantanal | Nature’s Wonders September 23-25

Depart Buenos Aires for Iguazu Falls, the greatest natural wonder in South America. Topping out at 269 feet, the cascades of Iguazu Falls (275 in all) together send 450,000 cubic feet of water tumbling over the edge every second. Roam the more than half a mile of catwalks on the Brazilian side of the falls, taking in their astonishing scale from every vantage point. Return to the airport for your flight to Cuiaba where you board local charter flights to Poconé, gateway to the Pantanal — in its way, as astonishing a natural spectacle as the falls. The Pantanal is a massive floodplain that serves as home to a vast array of wildlife. In the wet season, the region is an emerald-green patchwork of lagoons and lakes; your arrival coincides with the end of the dry season, when getting around by land is easier and animals are more abundant as they forage for grass and water. Spend the next few days exploring on foot, by vehicle and even horseback and canoe, led by expert naturalist guides. Look out for exotically plumed birds, caimans, marsh deer, capybaras and, most exciting of all, the stealthy jaguar — the Pantanal is home to one of the largest and healthiest jaguar populations on earth. One of your afternoons includes a Brazilian churrasco-style picnic lunch along the riverbank. Meals: B L D

Explore one of South America’s great wildlife

destinations, with a range of exotic creatures to spot,

including the elusive jaguar.

ArArAS PANtANAL eCo LoDGe & PoUSADA rio CLAroThe pantanal, brazil

Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge offers 19 rooms, a swimming pool, verandas with hammocks, a bar and a restaurant. Pousada Rio Claro is surrounded

by ponds, rivers and bays, and features 20 spacious air-conditioned rooms. Both properties are reserved exclusively for this journey.


Rio de Janeiro | A Festive Finale September 26-28

Arrive in Brazil’s world-famous capital, Rio de Janeiro, a name synonymous with sun, fun and an unmistakable joie de vivre. Get your first glimpse of the city when you board a helicopter for spectacular views of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer. This evening, sample Rio’s culinary offerings with dinner at your choice of some of the city’s best restaurants. The next day, climb aboard a convertible Jeep for a visit to Rio’s iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, perched at the top of Corcovado, a mountain affording amazing views of the sprawling city. Later, pay a visit to one of Rio’s traditional samba schools for a glimpse behind the scenes of Rio’s annual Carnival, far and away the country’s most significant cultural event. Learn how the event is organized and observe the amazing attention to detail that goes into making every spectacular element. Gather tonight with your fellow guests for a special farewell dinner complimented by a private Brazilian Carnival show, complete with colorful costumes, professional dancers and thrilling music. Depart for Miami the next morning, where you bid farewell to your friendly private jet crew and leadership team and connect with your homebound flight. Meals: B L D

Experience the f lavor of Rio’s inimitable

Carnival at an exclusive Carnival-themed

farewell celebration.

BeLMoND CoPACABANA PALACeRio de Janeiro, brazil

The place to be seen in Rio, this impressive stucco-fashioned edifice faces world-famous Copacabana Beach and embodies Rio at its most elegant. Belmond Copacabana Palace features two restaurants, a fitness center,

swimming pools and tennis court.

TERMS & CONDITIONS tHeSe ABerCroMBie & KeNt USA, LLC (“A&K”) terMS AND CoNDitioNS APPLY to CUBA & SoUtH AMeriCA BY PrivAte Jet (SePteMBer 6-28, 2016)GeNerAL iNForMAtioNPrice is $99,500 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $13,500. Payment may be made using any major credit card, check or wire transfer, and all payments are secured in an escrow account.Minimum age is 15 years.Included in the quoted program price:Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 757-200ER aircraft with 50 first-class, VIP-style seats from Miami, routing via Havana, Cuba; Cartagena and Bogotá, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Easter Island and Punta Arenas, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Iguazu Falls, Cuiaba and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Caracas, Venezuela (technical stop); Miami, USA. The aircraft is operated by Icelandair, an FAA-certified foreign air carrier. Additionally, local charter flights will be used for transportation and excursions in Peru, Chile and Brazil. (USDOT #PC-15-101)Airfare: Airfare from your home town to Miami at the beginning of the tour and from Miami to your hometown at the end of the tour is not included in the program price. A&K is happy to assist you in reserving commercial flights in the class of service that you prefer. Please contact A&K for assistance with your air booking. Accommodations: Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available at a supplementary cost. Single accommodations are limited on this program. A limited number of suite upgrades are available at additional cost at some destinations and can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis.Note: A&K will assign seats on the private jet and hotel/ camp accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis at its discretion.Meals: All meals beginning with dinner in Miami on September 6 and ending with lunch on board the private jet on September 28.Beverages: Bottled water at all meals and on excursions. Local beer and wine at all lunches and dinners where available. Full bar service on private jet flights.Private transfer: Transfer on arrival to join the trip in Miami is included, regardless of day of arrival.Additional inclusions: A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; however, because of security regulations, this service may be limited at airports, rail stations and points of embarkation for cruises. A&K’s Traveller’s Valet includes laundry service for ten (10) pieces. Dry cleaning is not included.Baggage: On the private jet, each participant is strictly limited to 80 pounds of checked baggage in a maximum of two suitcases. Small carry-ons should be limited to one per person. Baggage, when not handled by A&K, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. Check with your selected airline for other baggage restrictions applicable to your flight into and out of Miami.On local charter flights within Peru and Chile, checked baggage is limited to 50 pounds per person. Carry-on luggage is limited to 17 pounds. For the charter flights within Brazil, checked luggage is strictly limited to 33 pounds per person. Services: Services of professional A&K Tour Director, Tour Managers and Luggage Manager throughout the itinerary; local guides are provided as appropriate.Hotel and airport taxes. Internet access: Internet access will be limited in some destinations; where available, complimentary Internet access is included.

Entrance fees: During all sightseeing tours.Gratuities: All gratuities, including those for your professional A&K Tour Director/Managers and Luggage Manager.Not included in the quoted program price: A&K’s Guest Protection Program; airfares to join/leave the program; additional or alternative sightseeing not included in the itinerary; excess baggage charges; personal expenses such as costs to obtain passports, visas and reciprocity and other border fees, which are not included in the tour cost; special assistance; meals other than specified in the itinerary; premium liquor except on the private jet and during special events; beverages, other than those with group meals; personal laundry (except for A&K’s Traveller’s Valet); and communication charges.Itinerary, accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K’s control. Every effort will be made to operate the tour as planned.

SPeCiAL ProGrAM NoteS: PeoPLe-to-PeoPLe ProGrAM iN CUBAPlease note that the Cuba portion of this journey encompasses a special, people-to-people program which will be different from other programs on which you may have previously participated and from other destinations visited on this journey. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC operates the people-to-people program to Cuba under a general license issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control and, as dictated by U.S. law, all participants are required to adhere to a full-time schedule of activities designed to inform, educate and promote meaningful interaction with the people of Cuba. Deviation from this itinerary, even in part, is not permitted. Per the general license requirements, this is a full-time program with many inclusions and there will be little to no free time on most days of the program.Specific itinerary inclusions (visits, meetings with individuals and organizations, home visits) are dependent on outside factors and host availability; therefore, it may sometimes be necessary to substitute with alternatives of equal relevance and interest. Things work differently in Cuba, and activities that had been scheduled far in advance may sometimes become unavailable for a number of reasons. Therefore, flexibility is key and it is very important to go into this experience with an open mind. Your local guide will be adept at swapping activities for others when and if needed, but do not be disappointed if something in your program changes — it is likely to happen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a country that has been inaccessible to Americans for a long time, so you are encouraged to make the most of it and enjoy every moment.The people-to-people program in Havana will put you in direct contact with Cuban citizens, and provide structured activities to facilitate your discussions. Your experienced guide will facilitate many of these interactions, but it is a good idea to ask questions to get the most out of the experience. While the people you meet may not speak English, you will be surprised at how much you can share through body language and with the help of a good translator.As part of your obligations as an authorized traveller under the general license, you are obligated to comply with certain requirements, including maintaining a record of your activities and expenses for five years. We encourage you to keep a travel journal. In addition, there are limits on what you can bring to Cuba and what you can bring back from Cuba that are explained in more detail in your Destination Information.

PriCeS & ArrANGeMeNtSThe quoted tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges, and is based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of April 2015. Marco Polo Club® discount is not applicable to this program. Although not expected,

published prices may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing. A&K is under no obligation to give a breakdown in costs of any journey. Modification of program content to accommodate a smaller group size will not affect the published program price.A&K also reserves the right to change the aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute of comparable capacity, withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary, to change the maximum number of passengers, or with the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.Visa Documents/Entry Permits: It is the guest’s sole responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens travelling to all international destinations. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigration stamps. Many destinations also require a visa for U.S. citizens. Visas and authorization for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba must be obtained prior to arrival in Cuba. These documents will be procured by A&K on your behalf and will be delivered to you prior to your departure. Associated fees are included in the cost for participation in the program. Tour participants must also complete a Visa Application Form and sign a Travel Affidavit confirming that they are travelling under the auspices of an OFAC-authorized, people-to-people general license. These documents, along with instructions for completion, will be sent to you upon deposit. In order to obtain the necessary documents required for travel, you must complete all forms, and sign and return them to A&K. At the time of printing, a tourist visa is required for entry into Brazil by U.S. passport holders and should be obtained prior to departure by the tour participant. Information and instructions for the procurement of required visas will be provided in your pre-travel documentation. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey. You may be refused boarding or disembarked from a vessel without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if you do not have proper documentation, and you will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by A&K which result from improper documentation or noncompliance with applicable regulations.Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy travelling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to travelling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant. A&K reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant’s own expense, anyone whose physical condition or conduct negatively impacts the enjoyment of the

Join Abercrombie & Kent on a journey to Cuba and South America. Make your reservation today.

Book today to reserve your preferred seat on the aircraft. For reservations and additional information, call 888 755 3491 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT),

visit abercrombiekent.com/privatejet or contact your travel professional.

An exclusive private charter for 50 guests | $99,500 per person, double occupancy | $13,500 single supplement

other guests or disrupts the tour. With the exception of travel within Cuba where participation in scheduled activities is required, if you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so.

reGiStrAtioN & PAYMeNt SCHeDULe Monies should be mailed to Abercrombie & Kent, USA, LLC, 1411 Opus Place, Executive Towers West II, Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL 60515. A non-refundable deposit of $7,500 per person is required at the time of booking. A second nonrefundable deposit of $20,000 per person is due by January 5, 2016. A third non-refundable deposit of $25,000 per person is due by March 7, 2016. Final payment is due by May 6, 2016. If your reservation is made within 120 days of departure (after May 6, 2016), the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation. All payments received by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for travel services on this charter program are protected in part by a surety trust agreement that we have obtained from Level One Bank, 32991 Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. Unless you file a claim with us, or, if we are not available, with the securer within 60 days after the completion of the charter, the securer will be released from all liability to you under this security agreement. Claims should be filed directly with Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, and Shelby Financial Corporation, Attention: Michael Glynn, 5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 110, Malvern, PA, 19355 within 60 days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial Corporation, Level One Bank and Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, shall be released from all liability to you under this Agreement.All checks and money orders must be made payable to our depository bank, “Shelby Financial Corporation – Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account.”

CANCeLLAtioNCancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of the postmark, fax or email receipt.A&K’s Guest Protection Program, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and is strongly recommended. In order for the preexisting medical condition exclusion to be waived, the plan must be purchased within 14 days of deposit. The insurance premium must be paid in full at the time of second deposit.All payments are non-refundable.

CANCeLLAtioN FeeS Per PerSoN

Date Amount

on or before January 5, 2016 $7,500

Between January 6 and March 7, 2016 $27,500

Between March 8, 2016 and May 6, 2016 $52,500

on or after May 7, 2016

100% of the program price

CLAiMS & reFUNDSRefunds will not be made for any missed services or missed days. An Operator-Participant Contract will be sent to you upon confirmation that outlines your right to cancel and receive a full refund in case of major changes.

PHotoGrAPHY DUriNG trAveL A&K reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.

LiMitS oN ABerCroMBie & KeNt’S reSPoNSiBiLitYBecause of the U.S. embargo on Cuba you, as an authorized traveller under this general license, are personally responsible for complying with U.S. laws including, without limitation, restrictions regarding what may be brought to Cuba and what may be brought back. A&K, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns, does not own or operate any property or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated A&K companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person. In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Guest assumes all such risks associated with participating in these trips.If you decide to participate in any activities including, but not limited to, any excursions involving animals, riding on animals, scuba diving, snorkeling, hot air ballooning, ziplining, high altitude treks, climbing, whitewater rafting, primate tracking and any activity which A&K considers to carry inherent risk of serious illness, injury or death (“Activities”), then you fully understand and acknowledge that Activities carry with them various inherent risks, including serious illness, injury or death and you take complete responsibility for your own health and safety and agree to assume all risks of injury, illness or death, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall you as a result of participating in any Activities and agree to release A&K and its affiliates, their agents, employees and representatives from any liability whatsoever related thereto. Further, as consideration for being permitted to participate in the Activities, you release A&K, whether known or unknown, from, and agree not to sue or make claim against A&K for, property damage, cancelation of any Activities for any reason, illness, negligent rescue operations or procedures, personal injury, or death arising out of your participation in the Activities, and any activity related thereto, including transportation to and from the site of the Activities, regardless of whether such property damage, illness, personal injury, or death results from the negligence of A&K (but not its reckless, willful, or fraudulent conduct), and/or from any defect in equipment. You further agree to indemnify and hold A&K harmless with respect to any claim made against A&K by anyone else (a) related to your participation, or (b) which would be subject to the above release and covenant not to sue if you had made the claim directly yourself.

trAveL ADviSorieS AND WArNiNGSIt is the responsibility of the guest to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department’s travel website at travel.state.gov or by phone at 888 407 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should the guest still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, the guest assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.

ArBitrAtioN AGreeMeNtAny controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent’s Responsibility clause, to any A&K brochure, to any information regarding any A&K trip, service or package, or to any A&K-related trip, activity, service or package, shall be submitted exclusively to and resolved in binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois under the CPR International Non-administered Arbitration Rules (which can be found at cpradr.org), before a single arbitrator appointed by CPR. Any party or their representative may appear for the arbitration by telephone or video conference. Each party shall bear its own fees, costs and expenses and an equal share of any arbitrator and administrative fees.

GUeStS’ rePreSeNtAtioNSThe guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone travelling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip, and to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other guests on the trip.

Air trANSPortAtioN to AND FroM MiAMiAirfare to the journey starting point and from the ending point is not included in program price. A&K has special agreements with many air carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway. All air quotes are subject to change until final payment has been received by A&K. Flight confirmation is based on availability. Air reservations cannot be confirmed until a passport copy is received by A&K. All air carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by A&K. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airlines (and not A&K), even if purchased through A&K. A&K is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat assignments, name changes, schedule changes, flight changes and/or cancellations. Should you change or cancel your air transportation arrangements before or after your travel begins, all airline change and cancellation fees will apply. ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN, WHICH MUST BE CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE ON THE OPERATOR-PARTICIPANT CONTRACT THAT WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION.

oNe NAMe: oNe UNPArALLeLeD StANDArD WorLDWiDe Throughout this brochure, you’ll see references to “Abercrombie & Kent” (or simply “A&K”). This is our shorthand for the many independent A&K companies that work with Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, of Downers Grove, Illinois, to provide its travellers with a consistent worldwide standard of expertise and excellence in travel. Their independence allows our guests to benefit from unique local knowledge and specialized services available only from destination-based operating companies around the globe.

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