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As astonishing as the photos in National Geographic. And an exhilarating life adventure:

A Lindblad-National Geographic Borneo & Indonesia expedition.

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Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have joined forces to further inspire the world through expedition travel. Our collaboration in exploration, research, technology and conservation will provide extraordinary travel expe-riences and disseminate geographic knowledge around the globe.

Cover: “Circle of Love” by Jill Wharton, Australian winner of the Orion Expeditions (now Lindblad Expeditions) 2013 Photo Contest. Taken at Camp Leakey, Borneo in 2012, it was unanimously selected over 1,100 other entries.

Above: Cardinalfish and Crinoid, Banda Sea, Indonesia. Ship’s registry: Bahamas

Dear Traveler,Sri Lanka, Borneo, and Indonesia—these are geographies well known to the British and to the Dutch, as they were centers of commerce and important colonial outposts. And if you walk the streets of Amsterdam, you can find all manner of Indonesian restaurants—my casual search on Google netted a list of 78. In Zagat’s listing for New York City, ‘Indonesian restaurants’ aren’t even a category.

A similar outcome would result for Sri Lankan food—dozens in London, a few in New York’s Staten Island, where there is a small Sri Lankan community.

So, these parts to us, Americans, are really very foreign—touched upon in our history lessons, but certainly not expanded on.

While you inevitably know of orangutans, and their status among the great apes, you might not fully realize what a remarkable experience it is to be among them. You might have heard of the Coral Triangle, but perhaps you aren’t aware of its status as the global center of marine biodiversity, covering 5.7 million square kilometers (check out the Coral Triangle Wikipedia entry). You probably have heard of mythical Ceylon (Sri Lanka’s name until 1972) and the famed Silk Road, but perhaps not of its extraordinary ethnic mix and biodiversity.

I have returned to this part of the world often since I first set foot in Sri Lanka and Indonesia in the 70s. Just this past summer I hired a small boat to introduce three of my kids and some friends to the Coral Triangle in Indonesia, and then took them to Borneo to visit Dr. Biruté Galdikas, the third Leakey “trimate,” and her beloved orangutans (see pages 16-17).

These areas are about as exotic as it gets from an historical, cultural, and biological perspective. Join us to explore them, and you’ll meet some of the most knowledgeable and remarkable people on Earth to help you fill your memory bank. Plus, you’ll be on a ship that’s big enough to be really comfortable and small enough (only 102 guests) to allow for an in-depth, intimate experience.

So come with us and have stories to tell that very few others do, which in and of itself is a great incentive—unless, of course, you’re spending a lot of time in either Amsterdam or London.

All the best,

Sven-Olof Lindblad

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THE WIL D ISLANDS

Search for leopards on a game drive in Sri Lanka.

Search for leopards or elephants on game drives, see

bird and primate species, and meet welcoming people

of long-isolated cultures who continue to live close to

their ancestral traditions on this sweeping expedition.

Rare opportunities abound, including a two-day visit to

Camp Leakey, an orangutan rescue center in Tanjung

Puting National Park, Kalimantan founded in 1971

by National Geographic grantee and Louis Leakey

protégée, Dr. Biruté Galdikas. Enjoy an exclusive, in-

depth encounter with the orangutans, accompanied by

Dr. Galdikas. Plus, snorkel or dive some of the planet’s

most vibrant coral reefs.

HIGHLIGHTSTour the 400-year-old Galle Fort, a

UNESCO World Heritage site, walk the ramparts, photograph the Dutch and British colonial architecture, and the beautiful Galle Lighthouse.

See herds of Sri Lankan elephants on a game drive in Udawalawe National Park, and watch the feeding of orphaned elephants at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.

Search for leopards, abundant birds and other wildlife on a game drive in Yala National Park.

Visit Handunugoda Tea Factory, a lowland tea plantation and boutique tea processor owned and operated by a third generation “Ceylon” tea grower.

Spend two days in the seldom-visited Andaman Islands.

Explore Sabang, at the western end of Indonesia, as well as the interior of North Sumatra.

Meet with National Geographic grant-ee Biruté Galdikas on a visit to Camp Leakey, an orangutan research and conservation center she established in the forests of Indonesian Borneo, and interact with orangutans up close.

THE WIL D ISLANDS OF SRI LANKA, BORNEO& THE ANDAMAN SEA

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INDONESIA

Colombo

Indian Ocean

Galle Hambantota

Andaman Islands

Sabang, Pulau Weh

Medan,North Sumatra

Tanjung PutingNational Park

Bali

Singapore

SRI LANKA

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MAY 4 & 5: U.S./FLY TO COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

MAY 6: COLOMBOArrive in Sri Lanka’s capital city and transfer to the hotel Taj Samudra for the evening.

MAY 7: COLOMBO/EMBARKCheck out of the Taj Samudra after breakfast, for a day exploring this bustling Sri Lankan city. Venture seven miles outside of town to tour the elaborate Buddhist temple of Kelaniya with its giant whitewashed stupa, see the impressive collection of artifacts at the National Museum, drive the promenade along the famed Galle Face Green and have lunch at the Kingsbury Hotel before embark-ing National Geographic Orion. (B,L,D)

MAY 8: GALLE, SRI LANKAHistory buffs and photographers will want to be on deck this morning, as we pass under the ramparts of the Galle Fort, situated just at the entrance to the harbor. Once ashore, you can choose to spend the morning either visiting Handunugoda, a private lowland tea factory complete with processing machinery from the British Raj period, or exploring the Madu Ganga River on a wildlife boat safari. This afternoon, we’ll tour the 400-year-old Galle Fort, visiting the historic Dutch Reformed Church, taking in the view from atop the ramparts and wandering the narrow lanes of the fort’s interior. The juxtapo-sition of Dutch, British and Portuguese colonial architecture with more recent Moorish influences makes for fascinating photography. (B,L,D)

MAY 9: HAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA Today will be a highlight, as we set out to explore southern Sri Lanka’s incredible national parks. Bring your cameras and binoculars, as we spend the day on our chosen game drives, in search of wildlife, including Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, and prolific birdlife. Udawalawe National Park is home to several herds of Sri Lankan elephants, and the nearby Elephant Transit Center offers an op-portunity to see the care and feeding of orphaned elephants. Yala National Park offers opportunities to spot countless species of birds, as well as elusive leopards. Your guides and jeep drivers will be on the lookout for wildlife, stopping regularly for photographs. (B,L,D) MAY 10 & 11: AT SEA (B,L,D)

MAY 12 & 13: ANDAMAN ISLANDSSituated at the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Islands are known in part for their history as a British penal colony. Long isolated from foreign visitation, the Andamans hold a strong appeal for the modern expedition traveler. Spend a day at South Andaman Island, landing first at the small capital city of Port Blair, then venturing in-land. Visit the British-built Cellular Jail, where Indian revolutionaries were held during their struggle for independence, then wander the fragrant, colorful stalls of the Aberdeen Market. Later, learn about the spices for which India is renowned, with a visit

The Sign of The Four, the second book

in Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes

series, has a complex plot involving

stolen treasure and a secret pact—and

prominently features the Andaman Islands

when a penal colony chapter marked its

history. (An interesting

pre-voyage read,

perhaps?) Tracing the

origins of its human

population to the

Middle Paleolithic,

the Andamans are

thought to be a key

stepping stone in a

great coastal migration of humans from

Africa via the Arabian peninsula. Today, the

Andamans are celebrated as one of the

world’s last scuba diving frontiers. There is

some stunning diving here, and we’ll have

advantages: local dive masters for site

expertise and few liveaboard dive tourists.

Our divers will have privileged access to

marine life that is curious, not frightened.

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The 400-year-old Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, a UNESCO site.

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to a local spice farm. The following day, sail to one of the outer islands for a full expedition day. Snorkel or dive among colorful soft corals and reef fish, or kayak along the lush green shore. (B,L,D)

MAY 14: AT SEA (B,L,D)

MAY 15: SABANG, PULAU WEH, INDONESIA This morning we arrive at Pulau Weh, the western-most island in the Indonesian archipelago. Spend the morning exploring this relaxed and friendly island, including a walk among the steaming fumaroles of the Jaboi Geothermal Area, and a visit to the quiet city of Sabang. Photograph Dutch colonial buildings while walking Sabang’s avenues, or rest in the shade of the large trees planted by Dutch colonists. Located where the Andaman Sea meets the Indian Ocean, Weh offers unparalleled opportunities for underwater exploration as well. We’ll spend the afternoon snorkeling and diving one of the island’s many reefs, and kayaking from one of its beautiful beaches. (B,L,D)


MAY 17: MEDAN, NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA This busy port and capital of North Sumatra offer us access to the remote hinterlands of Sumatra today. You can choose a full-day excursion, either to the orangutan sanctuary at Gunung Leuser National Park, or to the highlands near Berastagi, for a cultural exchange with the local Batak Karo tribespeople. (B,L,D)


MAY 19: SINGAPORENo passage through this region would be complete without a visit to the incomparable city-state of Singapore. We’ll spend the day exploring this bustling metropolis, with stops in Chinatown, and the impressive National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Garden. Colorful workboats and water taxis have plied Singaporean waters for more than a century, and are an integral part of the city’s history. Board one of these brightly painted “bum-boats” for a ride along the Singapore River, offering countless photographic opportunities. (B,L,D)

MAY 20 & 21: AT SEA (B,L,D)

MAY 22 & 23: TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK, KALIMANTAN Set on a peninsula jutting out from the southern edge of Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting National Park is a trove of rare species and diverse habitats. We are privileged to spend two full days here, in the com-pany of its most famous residents, the endangered orangutans. Board Zodiacs and then local boats called klotoks for a full-day excursion into the forest up the Sekonyer River, gliding on narrow channels on the lookout for hornbills, stork-billed kingfishers, crocodiles, and other primates such as proboscis monkeys and crab-eating macaques. Have cameras at the ready for the late afternoon return downriver as the proboscis monkeys make their camps along the river bank, just meters from our boats. Our destination is Camp Leakey, a research station established in 1971 by primatologist Dr. Biruté Galdikas, a protégée of legendary paleontol-ogist Louis Leakey and the founder of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). A many-time National Geographic grantee, Dr. Galdikas joins us to discuss her efforts to save the orangutan from extinction through rehabilitation and habitat preservation. Our boats bring us to feeding stations throughout the forest, where we can observe these gentle creatures at close range. The following day, we visit OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine Facility, and also attend a cultural performance as the local Dayak people welcome us to their country. At the Care Center, we learn how captive and orphaned orangutans are rescued and rehabilitated. (B,L,D) MAY 24 & 25: AT SEA/DENPASAR, BALI/ DISEMBARK/U.S.Cross the Java Sea to the lovely Indonesian island of Bali. Disembark the following morning and trans-fer to the airport for your flight home. Or, extend your stay with our Bali Extension. (May 24: B)

From The History of Sumatra by William

Marsden, 1783, comes this amusingly incon-

clusive account: “Marco Polo, the celebrated

Venetian traveller of the thirteenth century, is

the first European who speaks of this island,

but under the appellation of Java minor, which

he gave to it by a sort of analogy, having

forgotten, or not having learned from the

natives, its appropriate name. His relation,

though for a long time

undervalued, and

by many considered

as a romantic tale,

and liable as it is to

the charge of errors

and omissions, with

some improbabil-

ities, possesses,

notwithstanding, strong internal evidence of

genuineness and good faith. Containing few

dates, the exact period of his visit to Sumatra

cannot be ascertained, but as he returned

to Venice in 1295, and possibly five years

might have elapsed in his subsequent tedious

voyages and journeys...to Genoa (in a prison

at which place he is said to have dictated his

narrative), we may venture to refer it to the

year 1290.” Note: We cite this courtesy of the

Project Gutenberg License. You may find the

history at www.gutenberg.net.

Fishing in the Andaman Islands.

Marco Polo

In Sri Lanka, see elephants on a game drive, plus observe the care and feeding of orphaned elephants at a rehabilitation center.

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I’ve been living here, filming, and writing about Indonesia for some 40 years, and have

barely scratched the surface. It would take several lifetimes to visit all its some 17,000

habitable islands, let alone to broach their interiors. Indonesia is most easily explored by

boat—it is predominantly a nation of seas, from the world’s deepest for its size, to the seas

at the heart of the Coral Triangle, which has recently revealed itself as the planet’s womb

of marine species’ generation and diversity, containing an astonishing 75% of all its coral

species and some 34% of its salt water fish species. My first Indonesian adventure, in

1972, with my late brother Lorne, was a 1,500-mile-voyage with the Bugis seafaring tribe

from Makassar to coastal New Guinea to film the Greater Bird of Paradise. It was the same

route sailed by the great 19th-century naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, 120 years prior.

I have been lecturing and assisting on marine expeditions ranging from private charters

to cruise ships, but I cut my teeth, in the 70s and 80s, aboard the Lindblad Explorer,

brainchild of Lars-Eric Lindblad, Sven-Olof’s father, who pioneered high-end expeditions to

the world’s remotest regions. Since then, Indonesia has been continuing to astonish with

unlikely discoveries: the first-known poisonous bird, Pitohui dichros, with toxic oil on its

feathers; the first vampire moth; a new species of living Coelacanth, the 360 million year

old pre-fish, unchanged since before the time of the first land creatures; and the remains

of the Hobbit, our lost cousin Homo floresiensis, another species of human, 3 foot tall

and alive and well only 12,000 years ago. These discoveries, from this most volcanic of

nations, affect the whole world’s understanding of itself. If anything is more rewarding than

exploring an island nation of Komodo dragons, magicians and cannibals, luminous seas

and erupting volcanoes, then it’s the opportunity of revealing it to others, which I much look

forward to doing aboard National Geographic Orion in 2015.

—DR. LAWRENCE BLAIR

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TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL WITH ANTHROPOLOGIST, AUTHOR/FILMMAKER AND EXPLORER, LAWRENCE BLAIR ON WILD ISLANDS OF SRI LANKA, BORNEO & THE ANDAMAN SEA (PAGE 2). VISIT EXPEDITIONS.COM/BLAIR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Dr. Lawrence Blair is an expert on the culture, geography, and zoology of Indonesia, with many

years’ experience as a media communicator. In 2006 he wrote and presented, for Sky TV UK,

the five-part series Myths, Magic and Monsters, which explores the stranger sides of both

nature and the human mind. He is also the writer, presenter and co-producer (with his late

brother, Lorne) of the internationally acclaimed series Ring of Fire, (PBS in the States, and BBC

in the UK) which won two Emmy awards in 1988. In addition to having been visiting professor

in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Southern California, Dr. Blair has also

been writer, field-producer, and presenter on such Omnimax/IMAX feature documentaries as

Baraka and Ring of Fire–Volcanoes of the Pacific Rim. Blair’s most recent film, completed

in 2010, is Bali–Island of the Dogs, which won the Best Overall Film Award at the Balinale

International Film Festival in 2011.

Global Perspectives guest speaker Dr. Lawrence Blair will provide insight into all aspects of Indonesia, including its marine biodiversity.

FORES T FACES

See orangutans up close.

Sail between Singapore and Bali for a rare chance

to observe endangered orangutans up close.

Snorkel the coral reefs off the pristine Natuna and

Anambas archipelagos, and explore the protected

forests of Sarawak. Then venture into Tanjung Puting

National Park by local boat to spot orangutans and

visit Camp Leakey, an orangutan research center

founded by National Geographic grantee Dr. Biruté

Galdikas—one of the world-renowned “Trimates,”

along with Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall and share

the voyage with her, as well.

HIGHLIGHTSMeet with National

Geographic grantee Biruté Galdikas on a visit to Camp Leakey, an orangutan research and conservation center she established in the forests of Indonesian Borneo.

Skim through the jungles of Tanjung Puting National Park on an all-day excur-sion by local boat, and interact with orangutans and other rare wildlife at rehabilitation centers.

Explore the incredible array of Borneo’s flora and fauna at Bako National Park, home to seven different ecosystems.

Swim and snorkel the coral reefs off the pristine isles of the Natuna and Anambas archipelagos.

FROM BORNEO

TOBALI

FORES T FACES


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DAYS 1-3: U.S./SINGAPORE/EMBARKDepart for Singapore, crossing the international date line and arriving the following afternoon. We will have time to explore Singapore’s diverse neighbor-hoods before boarding National Geographic Orion. As we set sail on the South China Sea, hear talks by our experts and get acquainted with our ship and life aboard. (Day 3: D)

DAY 4: ANAMBAS ARCHIPELAGOOur first stop is the remote Anambas Archipelago, where we’ll snorkel the unspoiled reefs surroundingPulau Lintang, perhaps ending the day with a beach barbecue. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: NATUNA ARCHIPELAGOScattered in the South China Sea between Borneo and the Malaysian peninsula, the 272 islands of the Natuna Archipelago are graced with white-sand beaches and volcanic peaks, and fringed with coral

reefs. Depending on the weather, we will likely stop to snorkel at either Pulau Senua or Pulau Tiga, bothpristine and uninhabited, and later enjoy a festive welcome ceremony in one of the fishing villagesthat dot the islands. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: BAKO NATIONAL PARK, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA In Bako National Park, thick rain forests give way to secluded beaches, and the coast is carved withsea arches and colorful sea stacks. The park harbors seven distinct ecosystems and most of the plant species found in Borneo. Enjoy a full day to explore on a variety of walks and hikes, go birding, and track rare primates like the proboscis monkey. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: KUCHING Continue to Kuching, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Visit the Semenggoh Wildlife

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In fictional works about his life, Cyrano

de Bergerac is featured with an overly

large nose, which people would travel

for miles around to see. The proboscis

monkey, endemic to Borneo, has a sim-

ilarly spectacular

appendage, and

seeing him (only

the males develop

fleshy pendulous

noses, used to

attract mates)

rewards traveling

a considerable distance. Highly arboreal,

these monkeys never stray far from the

island’s rivers, coastal mangroves and

swamps. They are the primate world’s

most prolific swimmers, leaping from

tree limbs and hitting the water with a

comical belly flop. We’ll see them along

with gibbons and macaques in Bako

National Park. As we head up river to

Camp Leakey we’ll train our eyes and

lenses into the treetops to catch their

antics. And on our down river return we’ll

see groups of them collecting for the

night in the treetops along the river way.

A young orangutan accompanies a young Dr. Biruté Galdikas canoeing in Tanjung Puting National Park, Kalimantan.

Proboscis monkey.

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“It is a singular and very interesting sight

to watch [an orangutan] making his way

leisurely through the forest. He walks

deliberately through along some of the

larger branches in the semi-erect attitude

which the great length of his arms and the

shortness of his legs cause him naturally

to assume...He seems always to choose

those branches which intermingle with an

adjoining tree, on approaching which he

stretches out his long arms, and seizing the

opposing bough, grasps them together with

both hands...and then deliberately swings

himself across to the next branch, on which

he walks along as before. He never jumps

or springs, or even appears to hurry himself,

and yet manages to get along almost as

quickly as a person can run through the

forest beneath.”

—The Malay Archipelago,

Alfred Russel Wallace, 1869

Centre, discuss ongoing research on orangutan behavior, and hear about a successful program that has reintroduced more than a thousand endangered animals into the wild. During free time this after-noon, discover the cultural treasures of Kuching. (B,L,D)

DAYS 8-9: EXPLORING/AT SEAWe’ll make a spontaneous stop at a remote island for exploration and discovery via swimming and beachcombing. Then, it’s time for a respite to enjoy life aboard Orion, with talks and hands-on instruc-tion by our onboard photographers. (B,L,D)

DAYS 10-11: TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK, KALIMANTAN Set on a peninsula jutting out from the southern edge of Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting National Park is a trove of rare species and diverse habitats. While the park is home to some 220 bird species

MALAYSIA

SINGAPORE

I N D O N E S I A

BORNEO

Bali

Java Sea

South China Sea

Natuna Isls.

Bako N.P.

Camp Leakey

Tanjung Puting N.P.

Kuching

Anambas Isls.


and numerous monkey species, its most famous residents are the endangered orangutans. Board local boats for a full-day excursion into the forest, gliding on narrow channels on the lookout for hornbills, crocodiles, and perhaps the unusual proboscis monkey. Our destination is Camp Leakey, a research station established in 1971 by primatologist Dr. Biruté Galdikas, a protégée of legendary paleontol-ogist Louis Leakey and the founder of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). A many-time National Geographic grantee, Dr. Galdikas joins us to discuss her efforts to save the orangutan from extinction through rehabilitation and habitat preservation. Our boats bring us to feeding stations throughout the forest, where we can observe these gentle creatures at close range. The following day, visit the OFI’s wildlife rehabilitation center to learn how captive and orphaned orangutans are rescued and rehabilitated. (B,L,D)

DAYS 12-13: AT SEA/DENPASAR, BALI/U.S.Cross the Java Sea to the lovely Indonesian island of Bali. Disembark the following morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Day 12: B,L,D; Day 13: B)

Look for birds such as the stork-billed kingfisher at Bako National Park.


Orangutan at Camp Leakey, a research station established in 1971 by primatologist Dr. Biruté Galdikas, a protégée of paleontologist Louis Leakey and the founder of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI).

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I finally have met the third person connected with one of Dr. Lewis Leakey’s greatest legacies. He had personally chosen three women to spearhead field research on primates, as he believed they were key to understanding the mysteries of human evolution. He referred to the women as the Trimates. Each one—Jane Goodall (chimpanzees), Dian Fossey (gorillas), and Biruté Galdikas (orangutans)—became the super-stars of their field.

I had only met Jane Goodall at a cocktail function, although I did spend time in Gombe Stream National Park where she did her ground-breaking work. I met Dian Fossey in 1976, and spent some time with her, while Kenyan filmmaker Simon Trevor and I worked on a World Wildlife Fund film about forest destruction in East Africa.

I met Dr. Biruté Galdikas on a hot afternoon this past August when our rather ancient Trigana Air 737 landed in Pangklanbun, Borneo. We were 14 friends and family. It had been quite a trek to get here and, by the look of the airport terminal, we were most definitely not in Kansas anymore.

I felt deeply moved at meeting her, that she had made the effort to come to the airport, that she was taking her time to be with us for the next three days. The idea that a person would dedicate their entire life to understand and protect a single species is remarkable, and the people who have chosen to do that have a rare and unique character. One feels a certain sense of awe in their presence.

In any case, Dr. G. (it was suggested that this was an appropriate reference) laid out the rough plans for the next days and, while waiting for our luggage, talked about the visit the week before of President Clinton who had come with a group of donors to the Clinton Global Initiative to see first-hand the orangutans threatened by forests rapidly disappearing due to logging and palm oil plantations.

MEET ONE OF LOUIS LEAKEY’SRENOWNED ‘TRIMATES’


As a UCLA grad student Dr. Biruté Galdikas be-

came inspired by the work of Dr. Louis Leakey,

and lobbied him to help her establish a study

of orangutans. After three years, Dr. Leakey

found funding for Galdikas’ orangutan studies,

as he had previously done with both Jane

Goodall and Dian Fossey for their respective

studies on chimpanzees and mountain

gorillas. In 1971, Galdikas arrived in one

of the world’s last

wild places, Tanjung

Puting Reserve in

Indonesian Borneo,

and began docu-

menting the ecology

and behavior of the

wild orangutans.

Four years later,

she wrote the cover

article for National Geographic magazine,

bringing orangutans widespread international

public attention for the first time. As president

and founder of Orangutan Foundation

International (OFI), Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas

has studied orangutans longer than any other

person in human history and has worked

ceaselessly to save them and their habitats.

Clearly she was very pleased about his visit. Her perceptions of President Clinton were precise, from his grasp of information, to how he engaged, to how he radiated empathy. It was as if Clinton were an orangutan being studied.

We took a short drive down to the Kumao River, boarded two klotoks, (traditional river transport boats), and headed up a tributary to Tanging Haropen, one of several feeding stations. These are places where wild and rehabilitated orangutans can come for a reliable feeding. This is especially important in the dry season when wild fruits are less available.

For the next two hours we observed these magnificent animals. Mothers with babies, juveniles playing, feeding, and climbing up and down the surrounding trees. You didn’t know where to look at times—activity was all around you.

After a hotel overnight, we woke early the next day to head several hours upriver to Camp Leakey. The river ride was wonderful: we spotted proboscis monkeys, gibbons, flocks of hornbills, as well as large solitary kingfishers. Dr. G., followed by a couple of orangutans, met us on the trail. It was quiet when we got to the feeding station. But in fairly short order individuals appeared from the forest to provide another spectacular encounter. Dr. G. sat on a small bench and seemed to delight in watching us as much as the orangutans. I believe our enthusiastic behavior and expressions would be quite amusing if caught on film. Everyone was behaving normally except us.

We headed back down river as the sun was setting. We had witnessed “the old man in the woods,” the Malay translation of orangutan. And nothing that remained of the day could hold a candle to the experience we had been so privileged to have.

—Sven Lindblad

WE WILL HAVE THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER THE ORANGUTANS ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR CHAMPION DR. GALDIKAS ON ALL THREE ITINERARIES FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE.

An expanse of cabbage coral attached to the slope of a seamount near Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Search for Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, the world’s largest living lizards, which can grow up to ten feet long and weigh 300 lbs.

INDONESIA N FACETS

This voyage takes us to Borneo and into the heart of the

Coral Triangle. This biologically rich region is known as the

global center of marine biodiversity, with more than 500

species of corals and nearly 2,000 species of fish, and is a

mecca for snorkelers and scuba divers. Above sea level, the

region is equally fascinating, from the orangutans of Tanjung

Puting National Park to the giant lizards of Komodo Island,

and the intricate ikat textile weavings of Flores Island.

HIGHLIGHTSVisit Komodo National Park,

UNESCO World Heritage site, and search for Komodo dragons, the world’s largest living lizards, in their natural habitat.

Snorkel and dive the colorful reefs of Raja Ampat, one of Komodo National Park’s pink beaches, the Badas Islands, and the Banda Islands.

Spot rare red birds-of-paradise on an early morning walk.

Watch skilled weavers create intricate ikat textiles on Flores Island.

Meet with National Geographic grantee Biruté Galdikas on a visit to Camp Leakey, an orangutan research and conservation center she established in the forests of Indonesian Borneo.

Skim through the jungles of Tanjung Puting National Park on an all-day excursion by local boat, and interact with orangutans and other rare wildlife at rehabilitation centers.


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SEP. 7-9: U.S./SINGAPORE/EMBARKDepart for Singapore, crossing the international date line. Upon arrival, join a tour of Singapore that includes the National Orchid Gardens and an opportunity to take in the view from Mount Faber. Colorful workboats and water taxis have plied Singaporean waters for more than a century, and are an integral part of the city’s history. Board one of these brightly painted “bumboats” for a ride along the Singapore River, offering countless photographic opportunities. Afterward, embark National Geographic Orion. (Sep. 9: D)

SEP. 10: ANAMBAS ARCHIPELAGO, INDONESIAOur first stop is the remote Anambas Archipelago, where we’ll snorkel the unspoiled reefs surrounding Pulau Lintang, perhaps ending the day with a beach barbecue. (B,L,D)

SEP. 11 & 12: BADAS ISLANDS/AT SEAThe remote Badas Islands offer excellent beaches and corals. Explore above and beneath the sea via kayak, Zodiac, glass-bottom boat, snorkeling, diving, and beachcombing. The next day, enjoy life aboard

Orion as we sail south with talks and hands-on instruction by our National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor. (B,L,D)

SEP. 13 & 14: TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK, KALIMANTANSet on a peninsula jutting out from the southern edge of Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting National Park is a trove of rare species and diverse habitats. While the park is home to some 220 bird species and numerous monkey species, its most famous residents are the endangered orangutans. Board local boats for a full-day excursion into the forest, gliding on narrow channels on the lookout for

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Legend, shark chronicler, pioneering

undersea photographer and filmmaker,

and National Geographic magazine

cover subject, Valerie Taylor is clearly

someone any diver would listen to. A

Lindblad staffer traveling aboard the

inaugural of National Geographic Orion

with Valerie asked for and got this tip:

Komodo Island is one of her top dive

spots in the world. Join this voyage and

you’ll get to decide

if it’s yours, since

you’ll also have

the opportunity to

dive Raja Ampat,

another renowned

dive spot in the

Coral Triangle—also

known as the “Amazon of the seas,”

because of its vastness. This geographic

region is recognized as the global center

of marine biodiversity and a global

priority for conservation. The underwater

vistas are simply extraordinary. And if

the prospect of diving Komodo Island

or walking its beautiful beaches isn’t

enough, there will be dragons, too.

Orangutan mother and child.

MALAYSIA

SINGAPORE

I N D O N E S I A

BORNEO

Komodo Flores

Raja AmpatSorong

Java Sea

South China Sea

Badas Islands

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Anambas Isls.

Banda Islands


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If there is a singular geography

of the romantic mind, it might be

in the heart of the Moluccas, the

Banda Islands. Once the center of

the Spice Island trade and a hub of

the uber-colonialist Dutch East India

Company, it has inspired writers for

centuries. Here are some suggestions

to inspire you to join our voyage, or to

kindle your pre-departure anticipation.

Maria Dermout’s novel The Ten

Thousand Things, an atmospheric

Dutch magico-realist tale. Any

of Joseph Conrad’s East Indies

books—first and foremost Victory or

Lord Jim. Somerset Maugham’s The

Narrow Corner is partly set in Banda,

thinly disguised by another name. Or

for a non-literary but riveting travel

account, including a large section

on Banda, Ring of Fire: Exploring the

Last Remote Places of the World by

Lawrence and Lorne Blair, is terrific.

hornbills, crocodiles, and perhaps the unusual proboscis monkey. Our destination is Camp Leakey, a research station established in 1971 by primatologist Dr. Biruté Galdikas, a protégée of paleontologist Louis Leakey and the founder of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). A many-time National Geographic grantee, Dr. Galdikas will discuss her efforts to save the orangutan from extinction through rehabilitation and habitat preservation. Our boats bring us to feeding stations throughout the forest, where we hope to observe these creatures at close range. The following day, visit the OFI’s wildlife reha-bilitation center to learn how captive and orphaned orangutans are rescued and rehabilitated. (B,L,D)

SEP. 15 & 16: AT SEA (B,L,D)

SEP. 17: KOMODO NATIONAL PARKAt the UNESCO World Heritage site of Komodo National Park, we go in search of the world’s largest living lizard: the Komodo dragon. These prehistoric creatures can grow up to ten feet long and weigh 300 lbs. Learn about the conservation

of these giants from park rangers, who join us on a morning hike to spot the lizards in their natural habitat. We’ll spend our afternoon swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving from one of Komodo National Park’s many beautiful beaches. (B,L,D)

SEP. 18 & 19: FLORES ISLAND/AT SEAFlores was once an important Portuguese trading center for sandalwood. We’ll meet the people of this arid island, known for producing some of the finest ikat weaving in the world, at the weaving village of Watublapi. Whereas many other local weaving communities switched to industrially spun yarn and chemical dyes for the sake of saving time and money, the weavers of Watublapi still use the traditional, handspun yarn made out of local cotton, as well as local natural dyes. We’ll also see a cultural presentation. (B,L,D)

SEP. 20: BANDA ISLANDS, MOLUCCAS Today the ship will sail into the heart of the Moluccas, to the Banda Islands. Here a kora kora, or traditional war canoe, will escort us in to Banda Neira, once the center of the Spice Island trade and a hub of the Dutch East India Company. You’ll stroll past Dutch architecture and visit Fort Belgica, built to protect the spice trade. Nearby, the near perfect conical volcano of Gunung Api will be visible, and the crystal-clear waters provide for some great swimming and snorkeling. (B,L,D)

SEP. 21: AT SEA (B,L,D)

SEP. 22-24: EXPLORING RAJA AMPAT, INDONESIA Snorkel and dive one of the richest marine regions in the world. Above sea level, the experiences are just as amazing, with lush islands, towering limestone pinnacles jutting out of the water, and hidden white-sand coves to discover by Zodiac or kayak. Birders may join a pre-dawn nature walk in search of the ethereal red bird-of-paradise. (B,L,D)

SEP. 25-26: SORONG, WEST PAPUA/DISEMBARK/BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND/U.S.Disembark today in Sorong, West Papua. After a brief tour, board our charter flight to Brisbane, Australia, and connect to flights home, arriving the next day. (Sep. 25: B, L)

One of Komodo National Park’s many beautiful beaches, colored pink by fragments of red coral that lend their color to the sand.

Dance performers welcome guests in Kalimantan.

Traditional welcomes await on Indonesian islands.

A PERFECT PLATFORM FORWORLDWIDE EXPLORATIONNational Geographic Orion is a beautiful ship, originallypurpose-built for luxurious expedition cruising—to adventurousregions such as Antarctica, as well as the tropical zones of Borneo and Indonesia. Adapted to our signature, inclusive expedition style through public area renovations, Orion is now better able to serve the needs and interests of the dynamic, learning-oriented community of guests aboard. While she has retained all her state-of-the-art comforts, gone is any notion of passive cruising. We’ve equipped her with the cool exploration tools that make the Lindblad-National Geographic expedition style more active, experiential, and rewarding than any other form of travel. Now, on National Geographic Orion, no one is a sightseer; everyone is herself or himself an explorer, actively engaged in discovery.

Clockwise from top left: Zodiacs deploy swiftly; onboard ROV descends to depths human divers can’t reach; scuba diver captures sea turtle image; the 102-guest National Geographic Orion.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION’S EXPLORATION TOOLS

Fleet of 14 Zodiacs24 tandem kayaksUndersea video cameraA Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

capable of 1,000-ft depthHydrophoneVideo microscopeScuba gear for up to 24 guests

+ divemastersComplete snorkel gear for all

102 guestsGlass-bottom boatProfessional video chronicler aboardCrow’s nest camera

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEWEST SHIP, VISIT EXPEDITIONS.COM/NGORION

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EXPLORE WITH OUR RENOWNED TEAM & SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Lawrence Blair (pages 8-9), Indonesia expert and Emmy award-winning filmmaker, will provide an insider’s view into a fascinating history. You will enjoy his company in the field, through talks in the lounge, over drinks, and at mealtimes.Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas (pages 16-17) has studied orangutans longer than any other person in human history, has worked ceaselessly to save them and their habitats, and will greatly enhance your orangutan encounters.

The comment cards we receive from guests after every voyage consistently express the same sentiments: “Outstanding expedition staff.” Our expedition leaders, known as ELs to staff and guests alike, are exceptional leaders who attract and inspire the naturalists, marine biologists, geologists, historians, archeologists, undersea specialists, and dive masters who accompany Orion’s voyages. Collectively, these specialists have hundreds of years of experience guiding travelers to the world’s most interesting places.

Pictured above, clockwise from far left: Representing the National Geographic Orion team are Tom Ritchie, Richard White, CT Ticknor, Mike Nolan, Mike Greenfelder, and David Cothran.

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JAY DICKMANJay Dickman has been a photojournalist for over 30 years covering war, sporting events, politics and more. He’s lived in both a Stone Age village in Papua New Guinea and a nuclear attack sub under the Arctic ice for National Geographic magazine. May 4, 2015 | Wild Islands of Sri Lanka, Borneo, and the Andaman Sea

RALPH LEE HOPKINSRalph Lee Hopkins, founder and director of the Expedition Photography program for the Lindblad-National Geographic alliance, has lead expeditions from the Arctic to Antarctica and points in between for over 20 years. Ralph is an inspiring teacher whose work is published by National Geographic. May 23, 2015 & June 2, 2015 | Wild Encounters from Borneo to Bali

There is no clearer symbol of the everlasting connection between expedition and photography

than the presence of a National Geographic photographer aboard every National Geographic Orion

voyage. Travel with these top pros and you’ll pick up tips and advice in incredible field conditions.

You’ll share every photo op, and you might just land some cover-worthy shots yourself. An all-star

team of photographers joins us this season.

JEFF MAURITZENJeff Mauritzen has photographed vivid landscapes and dramatic situations in nearly 50 countries. His work expresses an unwavering passion, respect, curiosity, and awe for the natural world. An avid explorer, Jeff has lived in Venezuela and Ireland, as well as at sea aboard seven different ships.August 28, 2015 | Wild Encounters from Borneo to Bali

September 7, 2015 | Singapore to Raja Ampat: Exotic Indonesia

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS ON BOARD

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Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321 $21,040 $9,550 $16,340

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317 $24,370 $11,090 $18,930

CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419 $28,810 $13,170 $22,430

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515 $31,530 $14,420 $24,560

CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony #501, 503-506, 508 $37,540 $17,210 $29,270

CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510 *Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a balcony. $43,410 $19,990 $33,950

CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323 $31,560 $14,290 $24,510

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512 $43,210 $19,740 $33,650

All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, internet access for your own laptop, and a flat-screen TV with movie programming.

Note: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2.

Note: Third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.

Note: Visa fees are not included.

Sample Airfares: Wild Islands of Sri Lanka, Borneo & the Andaman Sea: Los Angeles/Colombo, Bali/Los Angeles: Economy from $1,430; Business from $6,850. Wild Encounters from Borneo to Bali: San Francisco/Singapore, Bali/San Francisco or vice-versa: Economy from $1,210; Business from $6,200. Singapore to Raja Ampat: Exotic Indonesia: Los Angeles/Singapore, Brisbane/Los Angeles: Economy from $1,710; Business from $9,580. Charter airfare from Sorong/Brisbane from $950 per person.

The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is the newest addition to the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. A fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice reinforced hull, Orion is at home navigating polar ice as well as small harbors in Borneo and Indonesia.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORIONOUR NEWEST EXPEDITION SHIP

Wild Islandsof Sri Lanka,Borneo & theAndaman Sea

Wild Encounters from Borneo to Bali

Singapore to Raja Ampat: Exotic Indonesia


SEE VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & LEARN WHAT IT’S LIKE TO EXPEDITION ABOARD NG ORION AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/NGORION

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CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins.REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet.

PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar, restaurant, global gallery, library, state-of-the-art lecture theater for videos and presentations, mud room, sundeck, marina platform, and whirlpool hot tub that doubles as a plunge pool in warm climates.

OPEN BRIDGE: Provides guests with an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.

MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), snorkeling gear for all guests, scuba gear for 24 guests, glass-bottom boat, hydrophone, underwater video cameras, Splash-Cam, video microscope, & crow’s nest camera.

WELLNESS: The ship is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a fitness center, massage/LEXspa treatment room, and sauna.

SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, divemasters, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, and a video chronicler. Global Perspectives guest speakers on select voyages. Laundry service available.

Note: Scuba divers must be certified by an internationally recognized dive association prior to the voyage, and certification cards and logbooks must be shown on board. Divers must have logged 25 dives in total and made a dive within the 12 months preceding the voyage.

Above, left to right: National Geographic Orion; browse the nautical charts in the Observation Lounge; the dining room has unassigned tables for easy mingling; Category 5 balcony suite; Category 1 & 2 cabin.

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN THE REGION

ADD BALIPRE- OR PRE-POST-TRIP/2 DAYS FROM $1,290 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Walk through temples carved into caves centuries ago, stroll jungle footpaths among friendly long-tailed macaques, dine on fantastic Balinese specialties, and discover the history, art, and spirituality of this picturesque land.

ADD SRI LANKAPOST-TRIP/6 DAYS FROM $4,650 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Discover ancient cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and some of Sri Lanka’s unique wildlife, including the region’s endangered elephants. Board the Viceroy Special train into the Ceylon tea highlands. And spend two nights at the famous Tea Factory Hotel.

FOR FULL DETAILS ON THE EXTENSIONS, CALL OR VISIT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM

FRIEND FOR LIFE OFFER & BENEFITSChoose to join any of the three voyages featured in this brochure by Jan. 31, 2015 and enjoy 10% off the expedition, plus entrée into our Friend For Life program. Friend For Life benefits include:

10% discount on all subsequent Lindblad expeditions for life.

10% shipboard savings on the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet.

Transferability benefit: the option to lend your 10% voyage discount to a friend or family member of your choosing.

Legacy rights: the privilege of handing down your Friend for Life status to your children and grandchildren.

Ongoing values and special programs for you that we will seek out and pass on to you as they are developed.

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1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348)Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm ET Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm ET

Lindblad Expeditions, Inc., 96 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212.261.9000 • Fax: 212.265.3770

email: [email protected] For additional information and online reservations, visit us on the Web: www.expeditions.com

CANCELLATION POLICYNumber of Days Prior to Expedition Start Per Person Cancellation Fee180 or more days $750*179–120 days Advance payment cost119–90 days 25% of trip cost89–60 days 50% of trip cost59–0 days No refund

*$750 will be refunded in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate.This cancellation policy applies to expeditions as well as pre- or post- extensions.The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier, as well as the type of fare used to issue your ticket. Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. Our Group cancellation policies are listed in the Terms and Conditions section of our website, or you may call us for details. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.

©2014 Lindblad ExpeditionsLindblad Expeditions and the Eye are the trademarks of Lindblad Expeditions. All rights reserved.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and the Yellow Border are the trademarks of the National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.

We are proud to be a Founding Member of Adventure Collection—a family of the world’s most trusted and ex-perienced active travel companies. Each member com-pany of Adventure Collection is dedicated to enriching the lives of its guests and to giving back to the areas in which it travels. For more information visit www.AdventureCollection.com.

United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance ProgramLindblad Expeditions, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers As-sistance Program, the advance payments of Lindblad Expeditions customers in the unlikely event of Lindblad Expeditions bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Lindblad Expeditions may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Lindblad Expeditions. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.

Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available which will include equipment and the guidance of certified divemasters), meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, voyage DVD (where available), laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew are at your discretion.

Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check.

Receipt of your initial payment indicates your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. We require written notice at the time of reservation for any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention.

Once your reservation is confirmed, we urge you to use your personalized online account for important information to help you prepare for your voyage. Managing your documents online will facilitate fast and accurate communication, and allow you to provide us with pertinent details we require, in order to complete your reservation. Your online account gives you access to your Expedition Guide, which includes valuable information specific to your voyage. You can also use your online account to make easy payments, view recommended flights and reading material, packing list, and so much more.

Final Payment: Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for holiday departures and certain longer voyages, due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date.

Travel Protection Plan: We strongly recommend that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost baggage, medical assistance and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S., and Canadian residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable once plan is purchased.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas.

Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain other provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our website at www.expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for a trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions.

Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are valid as of publication date, and are subject to change. Under normal conditions, the total expedition cost is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, the published price is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event we determine that current costs create an unsustainable financial model, including but not limited to increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to pass on these costs to you, to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide a transparent accounting of the reason for such an increase in costs.

Photo Credits: World History Archive/Alamy, Sisse Brimberg & Cotton Coulson, Earl Carter Photography, David Cothran, Hans Delnoij/Alamy, Robert Harding World Imagery/Alamy, Ivoha/Alamy, Everett Collection Historical/Alamy, Ralph Lee Hopkins, Justin Hofman, Butterfly Hunter/Alamy, Sven-Olof Lindblad, Lookinglost/Alamy, Jeff Mauritzen, Michael Melford, Michael Nolan, David Pearson/Shutterstock, Nick Rains, Marco Ricca, Brian Skerry/National Geographic Magazine, Shutterstock, Martin Strmiska/Alamy, Jack Swenson, David Vargas, Waterframe/Alamy, Jill Wharton.

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