J E W E L S O F T H E I N D I A N O C E A N

A P R I V A T E J E T E X P E D I T I O N

APRIL 23 – MAY 16, 2019

WINNER

GALLE, SRI LANKA

BOROBUDUR, INDONESIA

COCHIN, INDIA

MAURITIUS

RÉUNION

MADAGASCAR

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

SEYCHELLES

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Begin an d En d

AMSTERDAM, NETHE RLAN DS / DAYS 1 – 2Meet fellow travelers and your expedition staff at a festive welcome dinner. If time permits, cruise down one of the city’s iconic canals and visit the Keukenhof to see a brilliant display of flowers. Waldorf Astoria

GALLE, SRI LANKA / DAYS 3 – 5 Galle is set on the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. Explore the 16th century Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and take in the unique practice of stilt fishing. Fly by helicopter to the central highlands to explore the fortress of Sigiriya and the cave temples of Dambulla. Cape Weligama

B OROBUD UR, IND ON E S IA / DAYS 6 – 7 Explore Borobudur—the largest Buddhist temple in the world—perched on a hilltop and built without cement or mortar. Learn about the intricate art form of batik, traditionally used in Java to decorate cloth. Visit a 9th-century Hindu temple, Prambanan, featuring three main towers honoring the trinity of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Amanjiwo Hotel

CO CHIN, INDIA / DAYS 8 – 9 India’s tropical Malabar Coast was the first stop for Portuguese, Dutch and British explorers. In the historic Fort Kochi area, visit St. Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was once buried. Cruise through Kerala’s scenic backwaters and visit local villages. Recharge with a traditional Ayurvedic massage. Vivanta by Taj, Malabar

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Follow the trade winds like explorers of old to discover cinnamon-scented historic cities, palm-fringed islands, romantic beaches, unique wildlife and ancient treasures.

M AURITIUS / DAYS 10 – 12Explore Domaine de l’Etoile, a beautiful nature preserve, on a hike or horseback excursion. Tour a local rum distillery, before sampling the island’s famed spirit. Enjoy a round of golf at the resort’s Ernie Els-designed course, and discover the island’s serene lagoons on a sea kayak. Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

RÉUNION / DAYS 13 – 14Take a flightseeing tour over the island’s rugged interior and hike through a volcanic caldera. Stroll through the spice and perfume garden, home to more than 1,500 species of plants. Learn about Bourbon vanilla, the island’s prized export, and browse the art collection at the Léon Dierx Museum. LUX* Saint Gilles

M A DAGA SCA R / DAYS 15 – 17Opt to visit the Anjajavy Peninsula, a coastal region where you can observe Sifaka lemurs, iconic baobab trees and thousands of floral species. Or spend time in Andasibe−Mantadia National Park, a lush rain forest where lemurs, birds and wild orchids thrive in the dense forest canopy. Anjajavy L’Hotel or Andasibe Hotel

M A PUTO, M OZ A M B IQUE / DAYS 18 – 19 Discover Maputo’s colonial architecture and vibrant culture. In the city’s baixa, or historic downtown, visit the elegant train station and the Iron House, designed in 1892 by Gustave Eiffel. Admire the distinctive white spire of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and peruse the National Art Museum’s collection of contemporary works. Polana Serena Hotel

SEYCHELLE S / DAYS 20 – 23Immerse yourself in the brilliant-blue waters and fusion culture of the Seychelles. Take a day trip to Praslin to visit Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, home to the coco de mer palms found only on the island. Spot rare and native orchids at the National Botanical Gardens. Banyan Tree Seychelles or similar

A M STERDA M / DAY 24Fly to Amsterdam and relax overnight before catching your independent flight home the next day. Waldorf Astoria

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APRIL 23 – MAY 16, 2019 / 24 DAYS / 50 GUESTS$115,950 per person, double occupancy; $11,595 single supplement