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Page 1: Clipper Odyssey Odyssey - World Wildlife Fund

• All gratuities, from porters and ship’s crew to tour guides• All accommodations, including pre-voyage hotel night• Daily activity options, including cultural tours, nature walks, Zodiac cruises, and snorkeling and diving• World-class lecture and expedition team• All meals onboard and with the group ashore

• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates• Gift certifi cates for recommended expedition gear and reading materials• Comprehensive pre-departure packet to prepare you for your trip

WITH OUR COMPLIMENTSOn this expedition virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip. Here is what you can look forward to on this expedition:

Follow in the wake of explorers and spice traders on a sweeping voyage from the Bay of Bengal, into the Andaman Sea, and to the cultural crossroads of Singapore. Travel from energetic cities to sugar-sand paradises aboard the elegant, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. Sublime temples, tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and colorful markets brimming with earthly delights, will make the stress of the holidays seem a world away.

Expedition Highlights

• Discover the tropical beauty and fascinating history of the far-fl ung Andaman Islands.

• Explore Myanmar’s capital Yangon, its magnifi cent Shwedagon Pagoda, and enchanting Bagan, land of 1,000 temples.

• Cruise among the emerald isles of the Mergui Archipelago, exploring lush wildlife habitats and stunning beaches.

• Enjoy excellent birding, from Andaman Islands endemics to Malaysia’s diverse species.

• Snorkel in the crystalline waters surrounding Th ailand’s mountainous paradise, Koh Rawi Island.

• Walk through rain forest and mangrove habitats, home to the exotic fl ora and fauna of Malaysia’s Langkawi Island wildlife sanctuary – a UNESCO Geopark.

• Visit the World Heritage Site of Malacca; its varied architecture and Ethnographic Museum showcase centuries of history.

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South Asian Odyssey

Aboard the Clipper OdysseyDecember 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013

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Page 2: Clipper Odyssey Odyssey - World Wildlife Fund

• All gratuities, from porters and ship’s crew to tour guides• All accommodations, including pre-voyage hotel night• Daily activity options, including cultural tours, nature walks, Zodiac cruises, and snorkeling and diving• World-class lecture and expedition team• All meals onboard and with the group ashore

• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates• Gift certifi cates for recommended expedition gear and reading materials• Comprehensive pre-departure packet to prepare you for your trip

WITH OUR COMPLIMENTSOn this expedition virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip. Here is what you can look forward to on this expedition:

Follow in the wake of explorers and spice traders on a sweeping voyage from the Bay of Bengal, into the Andaman Sea, and to the cultural crossroads of Singapore. Travel from energetic cities to sugar-sand paradises aboard the elegant, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. Sublime temples, tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and colorful markets brimming with earthly delights, will make the stress of the holidays seem a world away.

Expedition Highlights

• Discover the tropical beauty and fascinating history of the far-fl ung Andaman Islands.

• Explore Myanmar’s capital Yangon, its magnifi cent Shwedagon Pagoda, and enchanting Bagan, land of 1,000 temples.

• Cruise among the emerald isles of the Mergui Archipelago, exploring lush wildlife habitats and stunning beaches.

• Enjoy excellent birding, from Andaman Islands endemics to Malaysia’s diverse species.

• Snorkel in the crystalline waters surrounding Th ailand’s mountainous paradise, Koh Rawi Island.

• Walk through rain forest and mangrove habitats, home to the exotic fl ora and fauna of Malaysia’s Langkawi Island wildlife sanctuary – a UNESCO Geopark.

• Visit the World Heritage Site of Malacca; its varied architecture and Ethnographic Museum showcase centuries of history.

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South Asian Odyssey

Aboard the Clipper OdysseyDecember 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013

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Page 3: Clipper Odyssey Odyssey - World Wildlife Fund

Limited singles are available at the quoted single rates above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate.

Included: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff , including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; and landing and port fees. Pre-extension includes all of the above and air fare within India.

Not Included: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges;

airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges, and anything else not specifi cally mentioned as included.

Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm Expeditions’ in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

MAINLOUNGE

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CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4

CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6 SUITE

A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

CLIPPER ODYSSEY DECK PLAN

RATES

Main Lounge Category 6 Cabin Dining Room

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

Category 1 $12,880

Category 2 $14,280

Category 3 $15,380

Category 4 $16,980

Single/Cat 4 $26,980 Category 5 $18,780

Single/Cat 3 $24,680

Category 6 $20,680

Suite $24,780

Single/Cat 2 $22,780

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

INDIA

BAY OF BENGAL

Chennai(Madras)

Yangon

Port Blair

Langkawi

Pulau Penang

Koh Rawi

MerguiArchipelago

Singapore

Malacca

MYANMAR

THAILAND

MALAYSIA

ANDAMAN ISLANDS

BaganMAP NOT TO SCALE

Fri, December 14, 2012DEPART USA

Sat, December 15EN ROUTE

Sun, December 16CHENNAI, INDIA

Mon, December 17CHENNAI / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY

Tues & Wed, December 18 & 19AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 20 & 21ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Sat, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEA

Sun, December 23YANGON, MYANMAR

Mon, December 24BAGAN

Tues, December 25YANGON / AT SEA

Wed, December 26AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 27 & 28MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

Sat, December 29KOH RAWI, THAILAND

Sun, December 30LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Mon, December 31PULAU PENANG

Tues, January 1, 2013MALACCA

Wed, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USA

SOUTH ASIAN ODYSSEYINDIA, MYANMAR, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | December 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013 | 20 Days

CHESTNUT-HEADED BEE-EATER

YANGON

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Ros

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Ros

souw

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Learn more about the popular pre-voyage extension to India’s Golden Triangle – including the colors and contrasts of Old and New Delhi, Agra’s magnifi cent Taj Mahal, and the gracious city of Jaipur – at the end of our day-by-day itinerary.

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arvi

kk

Page 4: Clipper Odyssey Odyssey - World Wildlife Fund

Limited singles are available at the quoted single rates above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate.

Included: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff , including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; and landing and port fees. Pre-extension includes all of the above and air fare within India.

Not Included: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges;

airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges, and anything else not specifi cally mentioned as included.

Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm Expeditions’ in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

MAINLOUNGE

LIBRA

RY&

BAR

411409407405403401

413415

421423425

412410408406404402

414416

422424426

418420

RECE

PTIO

N

ELEVATOR

311309307305303301

310308306304302

DININGROOM

ELEVATOR

INFIRMARY

GYM

SUITE

BRIDGE

607605603601

608606604602

ELEVATOR

653

651

652

650

LIDOLOUNGE

PROM

ENAD

E

SHOP

LIDOBAR

511509507505503501

513515

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514516

POOL

ELEVATOR

PROM

ENAD

E

CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4

CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6 SUITE

A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

CLIPPER ODYSSEY DECK PLAN

RATES

Main Lounge Category 6 Cabin Dining Room

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

Category 1 $12,880

Category 2 $14,280

Category 3 $15,380

Category 4 $16,980

Single/Cat 4 $26,980 Category 5 $18,780

Single/Cat 3 $24,680

Category 6 $20,680

Suite $24,780

Single/Cat 2 $22,780

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

INDIA

BAY OF BENGAL

Chennai(Madras)

Yangon

Port Blair

Langkawi

Pulau Penang

Koh Rawi

MerguiArchipelago

Singapore

Malacca

MYANMAR

THAILAND

MALAYSIA

ANDAMAN ISLANDS

BaganMAP NOT TO SCALE

Fri, December 14, 2012DEPART USA

Sat, December 15EN ROUTE

Sun, December 16CHENNAI, INDIA

Mon, December 17CHENNAI / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY

Tues & Wed, December 18 & 19AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 20 & 21ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Sat, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEA

Sun, December 23YANGON, MYANMAR

Mon, December 24BAGAN

Tues, December 25YANGON / AT SEA

Wed, December 26AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 27 & 28MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

Sat, December 29KOH RAWI, THAILAND

Sun, December 30LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Mon, December 31PULAU PENANG

Tues, January 1, 2013MALACCA

Wed, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USA

SOUTH ASIAN ODYSSEYINDIA, MYANMAR, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | December 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013 | 20 Days

CHESTNUT-HEADED BEE-EATER

YANGON

© J

onat

han

Ros

souw

© J

onat

han

Ros

souw

MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

© G

iova

nna

Fasa

nelli

SULE PAGODA

© s

hutte

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ck.c

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no M

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la

CHENNAI

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Learn more about the popular pre-voyage extension to India’s Golden Triangle – including the colors and contrasts of Old and New Delhi, Agra’s magnifi cent Taj Mahal, and the gracious city of Jaipur – at the end of our day-by-day itinerary.

© iS

tock

phot

o.co

m/n

arvi

kk

Page 5: Clipper Odyssey Odyssey - World Wildlife Fund

Limited singles are available at the quoted single rates above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate.

Included: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff , including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; and landing and port fees. Pre-extension includes all of the above and air fare within India.

Not Included: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges;

airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges, and anything else not specifi cally mentioned as included.

Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm Expeditions’ in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

MAINLOUNGE

LIBRA

RY&

BAR

411409407405403401

413415

421423425

412410408406404402

414416

422424426

418420

RECE

PTIO

N

ELEVATOR

311309307305303301

310308306304302

DININGROOM

ELEVATOR

INFIRMARY

GYM

SUITE

BRIDGE

607605603601

608606604602

ELEVATOR

653

651

652

650

LIDOLOUNGE

PROM

ENAD

E

SHOP

LIDOBAR

511509507505503501

513515

512510508506504502

514516

POOL

ELEVATOR

PROM

ENAD

E

CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4

CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6 SUITE

A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

CLIPPER ODYSSEY DECK PLAN

RATES

Main Lounge Category 6 Cabin Dining Room

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

Category 1 $12,880

Category 2 $14,280

Category 3 $15,380

Category 4 $16,980

Single/Cat 4 $26,980 Category 5 $18,780

Single/Cat 3 $24,680

Category 6 $20,680

Suite $24,780

Single/Cat 2 $22,780

CATEGORY RATE (USD)

INDIA

BAY OF BENGAL

Chennai(Madras)

Yangon

Port Blair

Langkawi

Pulau Penang

Koh Rawi

MerguiArchipelago

Singapore

Malacca

MYANMAR

THAILAND

MALAYSIA

ANDAMAN ISLANDS

BaganMAP NOT TO SCALE

Fri, December 14, 2012DEPART USA

Sat, December 15EN ROUTE

Sun, December 16CHENNAI, INDIA

Mon, December 17CHENNAI / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY

Tues & Wed, December 18 & 19AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 20 & 21ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Sat, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEA

Sun, December 23YANGON, MYANMAR

Mon, December 24BAGAN

Tues, December 25YANGON / AT SEA

Wed, December 26AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 27 & 28MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

Sat, December 29KOH RAWI, THAILAND

Sun, December 30LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Mon, December 31PULAU PENANG

Tues, January 1, 2013MALACCA

Wed, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USA

SOUTH ASIAN ODYSSEYINDIA, MYANMAR, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | December 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013 | 20 Days

CHESTNUT-HEADED BEE-EATER

YANGON

© J

onat

han

Ros

souw

© J

onat

han

Ros

souw

MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

© G

iova

nna

Fasa

nelli

SULE PAGODA

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ck.c

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no M

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la

CHENNAI

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Friday – Sunday, December 14 – 16, 2012USA / CHENNAI, INDIAFly on your own to Chennai, crossing the International Date Line and “losing a day,” arriving Sunday morning. Transfer to the hotel, where you’ll have the morning at leisure. After lunch, embark on an introductory tour of the bustling metropolis and return to the hotel for a welcome dinner and to spend the night. (L, D)

Monday, December 17CHENNAI / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEYWith its long history and rich cultural heritage, Chennai showcases both colonial history and the dynamic energy of modern life. Visit the National Art Gallery and Museum, San Th ome Cathedral, the South Indian Temple, and Fort St. George Museum. Enjoy lunch and take a drive along Marina Beach before embarking the Clipper Odyssey and beginning your voyage through the Bay of Bengal. (B, L, D)

Tuesday & Wednesday, December 18 & 19AT SEASail eastward as the lecture team introduces you to the Andaman Islands. (B, L, D, daily)

Thursday & Friday, December 20 & 21 ANDAMAN ISLANDSMade up of 572 islands in total, the Andaman and Nicobar archipelagos are mountainous and isolated, with the majority of the residents being aboriginal tribes who shy away from mainstream ways of life. Just a handful of the islands are open to foreign tourists, and we’ll have an opportunity to explore some of their natural settings and cultural spots. Part of a marine park, Cinque Island is ideal for nature explorations, with a variety of endemic bird species, including the East Andaman serpent eagle, East Andaman wood pigeon, East Andaman coucal, and East Narcondam horn-bill. Walk along the unspoiled beach, perhaps crossing the unique sandbar that connects the twin islands of North and South Cinque. Conditions permitting, snorkel here or at a nearby island. Th e laid-back capital of the Andaman and Nicobar island group is Port Blair, where its Anthropological Museum spotlights the history and archaeology of local tribes. Th e nearby Cellular Jail, meanwhile, is a reminder of the dark days of forced labor endured by India’s freedom fi ghters against

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colonial rule in the early 1900s. Stalls line the streets at the islands’ primary marketplace, the Aberdeen Bazaar. (B, L, D, daily)

Saturday, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEAEnjoy a relaxing day at sea as the lecturers introduce you to the natural and cultural riches of Myanmar. (B, L, D)

Sunday, December 23YANGON, MYANMARArrive in the morning in Myanmar’s capital city, Yangon. Tour several spots that are important to the city’s Buddhist tradi-tions, including the 2,000-year-old Sule Pagoda, whose gold dome houses a single hair of Buddha, and Chauk Htat Gyi (a colossal reclining Buddha). Take time to wander through the Bogyoke Aung San crafts market. You’ll have the honor of visiting a local monastery to observe ritual and participate in a food donation ceremony. (Buddhist monks eat twice daily and rely solely on the generosity of the community for their food.) As twilight descends upon

the city, explore the region’s most sacred Buddhist pagoda, called Shwedagon. After dinner and a cultural performance, return to the ship, which will remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 24BAGANAfter an early breakfast, fl y to the ancient capital of Bagan. Its 2,000 pagodas, temples, and monasteries make this one of the world’s most enchanting places. Begin your exploration with a stunning view across the city from one of the temples, then visit the lively Nyaung Oo daily produce market. Th e Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan’s largest and most venerated reliquary shrine, is distinguished by its huge, gold bell-shaped stupa.

After lunch, visit a workshop for a lacquer ware demonstration. Temple explorations continue at the Ananda Temple, a white-washed masterpiece of Mon architecture. Also visit Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple covered with superb frescoes, before fl ying back to Yangon to reboard the ship. (B, L, D)

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colonial rule in the early 1900s. Stalls line the streets at the islands’ primary marketplace, the Aberdeen Bazaar. (B, L, D, daily)

Saturday, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEAEnjoy a relaxing day at sea as the lecturers introduce you to the natural and cultural riches of Myanmar. (B, L, D)

Sunday, December 23YANGON, MYANMARArrive in the morning in Myanmar’s capital city, Yangon. Tour several spots that are important to the city’s Buddhist tradi-tions, including the 2,000-year-old Sule Pagoda, whose gold dome houses a single hair of Buddha, and Chauk Htat Gyi (a colossal reclining Buddha). Take time to wander through the Bogyoke Aung San crafts market. You’ll have the honor of visiting a local monastery to observe ritual and participate in a food donation ceremony. (Buddhist monks eat twice daily and rely solely on the generosity of the community for their food.) As twilight descends upon

the city, explore the region’s most sacred Buddhist pagoda, called Shwedagon. After dinner and a cultural performance, return to the ship, which will remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 24BAGANAfter an early breakfast, fl y to the ancient capital of Bagan. Its 2,000 pagodas, temples, and monasteries make this one of the world’s most enchanting places. Begin your exploration with a stunning view across the city from one of the temples, then visit the lively Nyaung Oo daily produce market. Th e Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan’s largest and most venerated reliquary shrine, is distinguished by its huge, gold bell-shaped stupa.

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Tuesday, December 25 YANGON / AT SEATime and tides permitting, spend the morning exploring Yangon before setting sail for the remote Mergui Archipelago. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, December 26AT SEALecturers recap your cultural experiences in Myanmar and prepare you for the natural wonders you’ll experience in the Mergui Archipelago. (B, L, D)

Thursday & Friday, December 27 & 28 MERGUI ARCHIPELAGOMore than 800 islands comprise the southern Myanmar archipelago. In true expeditionary style, we’ll keep our schedule fl exible as we explore several of the islands and surrounding waters over the next two days. At Lampi Island, for example, see thick mangroves and the bird species that abound – Nicobar megapodes, green imperial pigeons, herons, and emerald doves among them. Monitor lizards, civet cats, mouse deer, and monkeys reside on the lush islands, too.

Spend time with the naturalist guides learning how a recent coral bleaching event has aff ected some of the area’s shallow reefs and how they are recovering. Go snorkeling or diving along undersea rock walls that attract surgeonfi sh, cardinalfi sh, triggerfi sh, and hawksbill turtles. Step ashore on isolated islands to beach comb along pristine white-sand beaches. (B, L, D, daily)

Saturday, December 29KOH RAWI, THAILANDMany of the islands in this region are isolated and not built up with large-scale tourist development. Koh Rawi is one of them. Th e mountainous island has steep cliff s and boulders spilling onto pure white sandy beaches and is surrounded by clear waters that are ideal for a day of snorkeling and diving. (B, L, D)

Sunday, December 30LANGKAWI, MALAYSIAArrive today in Langkawi, a 104-island archi-pelago off the northwest coast of mainland Malaysia. Visit the large namesake island,

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which was declared a UNESCO geopark in 2007 because of the community’s eff orts to protect and live in harmony with its bird and wildlife-fi lled forests. With a variety of ecosys-tems comes great diversity in wildlife: Monitor lizards, sea otters, and macaques reside here, as do such bird species as oriental pied hornbills, black drongos, and Asian fairy bluebirds. Nature walks may take you by waterfalls, too. Th is afternoon, explore the watery passageways and some of the islands that make up the Langkawi Archipelago. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 31PULAU PENANGTh is morning, arrive at Pulau Penang. Choose from one of three half-day tours. Th e fi rst option is an in-depth exploration of Georgetown, also a World Heritage Site. A tour along “the road of harmony” highlights many houses of worship, the impeccably restored Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel, majestic Khoo Clan Ancestral House with its ornate wood and granite carvings, and the brightly-painted Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses a 108-foot-long Buddha. Th e

second tour option is a visit to a tropical spice garden, where you’ll learn about various spices and their functional and medicinal uses, attend a cooking demonstration to learn traditional techniques for grinding dried spices, and sample traditional dishes. A third tour option takes you to a 120-year-old tropical botanical garden in the foothills. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, January 1, 2013MALACCAGo ashore at Malacca, a World Heritage Site, for a full-day exploration of this 14th-century port city. Learn about the city’s tumultuous history at the Ethnographic Museum. Visit the former offi cial residence of the Dutch governor, Christ Church, and the 16th-century Portuguese fortress known as A’Famosa. Th e Baba Nyonya Museum showcases the traditions and lifestyle of the Chinese social elite, who once entertained the colonial leaders. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USAArrive in Singapore for your independent fl ight home, arriving in the USA the same day. (B)

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which was declared a UNESCO geopark in 2007 because of the community’s eff orts to protect and live in harmony with its bird and wildlife-fi lled forests. With a variety of ecosys-tems comes great diversity in wildlife: Monitor lizards, sea otters, and macaques reside here, as do such bird species as oriental pied hornbills, black drongos, and Asian fairy bluebirds. Nature walks may take you by waterfalls, too. Th is afternoon, explore the watery passageways and some of the islands that make up the Langkawi Archipelago. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 31PULAU PENANGTh is morning, arrive at Pulau Penang. Choose from one of three half-day tours. Th e fi rst option is an in-depth exploration of Georgetown, also a World Heritage Site. A tour along “the road of harmony” highlights many houses of worship, the impeccably restored Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel, majestic Khoo Clan Ancestral House with its ornate wood and granite carvings, and the brightly-painted Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses a 108-foot-long Buddha. Th e

second tour option is a visit to a tropical spice garden, where you’ll learn about various spices and their functional and medicinal uses, attend a cooking demonstration to learn traditional techniques for grinding dried spices, and sample traditional dishes. A third tour option takes you to a 120-year-old tropical botanical garden in the foothills. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, January 1, 2013MALACCAGo ashore at Malacca, a World Heritage Site, for a full-day exploration of this 14th-century port city. Learn about the city’s tumultuous history at the Ethnographic Museum. Visit the former offi cial residence of the Dutch governor, Christ Church, and the 16th-century Portuguese fortress known as A’Famosa. Th e Baba Nyonya Museum showcases the traditions and lifestyle of the Chinese social elite, who once entertained the colonial leaders. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USAArrive in Singapore for your independent fl ight home, arriving in the USA the same day. (B)

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Sunday, December 9, 2012USA / DELHI, INDIADepart USA on your independent fl ight to Delhi.

Monday, December 10DELHIArrive in Delhi late this evening and transfer to the Taj Palace Hotel to spend the night.

Tuesday, December 11DELHIToday is devoted to exploring Delhi, a sprawling metropolis whose history reaches back thousands of years. An orientation drive takes you past the Presidential Palace to the imposing World War I memorial, the India Gate, followed by a tour of the National Museum. Pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial at Raj Ghat, then drive by the famed Red Fort. Take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, Asia’s largest wholesale market, enjoy lunch at a restaurant, and visit the Gutab Minar, a fl uted sandstone tower built in 1206. Return to the hotel for dinner. (B,L,D)

Wednesday, December 12DELHI / SIKANDRA / AGRA (TAJ MAHAL)Th is morning drive to Agra, stopping en route to tour the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb. After lunch continue to Agra for a short tour of Agra Fort. A late afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal off ers a truly magical look at this incomparable architectural masterpiece which is also a World Heritage Site. Trident Agra. (B,L,D)

Thursday, December 13AGRA / FATEHPUR SIKRI / JAIPURBegin with a sunrise visit to view and photograph the Taj Mahal. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, another World Heritage Site. Built in the late 1500s by Emperor Akbar, the “City of Victory” is a complex of temples and monuments and one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. After exploring the site, go birding by rickshaw in Keaoladeo Ghana National Park. After lunch, drive to Jaipur. Jai Mahal Palace Hotel. (B,L,D)

Friday, December 14JAIPURKnown as “the Pink City,” Jaipur is built of red sandstone and painted to preserve its glowing rose luster. After breakfast, visit the lovely Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799, and overlooking a narrow maze of surrounding streets. Tour the magnifi cent Amber Fort whose refl ection shimmers across a lake below. Inside, in the Jai Mandir temple is the fabled Sheesh Mahal, or Hall of Mirrors. Continue to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, one of fi ve observatories built by the passionate Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. Overnight at the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel. (B,L,D)

Saturday, December 15JAIPUR / CHENNAITh is morning continue your exploration of Jaipur then fl y to Chennai to join the main group for the South Asian Odyssey. (B,L,D)

Price: $3,780 per person, double occupancy; $1,980 single supplement (limited number of singles available). Note: Space is limited to 30 participants. For terms and conditions, cancella-tion policies, and air fare, please refer to the main voyage.

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Reservations: A deposit of 25% of your voyage cost by category per person (plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will confi rm your reservation. Th e balance is due upon receipt of invoice, on August 16, 2012 (about 120 days prior to departure). Airfare is due at the time of ticketing. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars.Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellation must be received in writing at WWF by email, postal mail, or fax. At the time we receive your written cancella-tion, the following per-person penalties will apply:• On or before August 16, 2012: $500 • August 17, 2012 through October 15, 2012: 50% of cost• On or after October 16, 2012: 100% of cost Once the expedition has departed, there will be no refunds for any unused portions of the trip. Th is policy also applies to any independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program. Cancellation could result in the loss of 100% of your tour cost.Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancel-lation and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Exclusions for preexisting medical conditions may be waived with the prompt purchase of travel insurance.Medical Information: Participants should be in good general health. Members with medical problems and dietary restrictions should disclose these to WWF well before departure.Currency Fluctuation & Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, an allowance to cover possible increases from currency fl uctuations or fuel costs is not built into this trip cost. Th erefore, as currencies do fl uctuate around the world and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our tour operator’s control.Understandings & Responsibilities: In order to off er wildlife-oriented travel experiences to its members,

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has arranged for an independent Tour Operator(s) to organize this tour and procure carriage, accommodations, and other tour services from other parties. WWF serves only to assist in making necessary travel arrangements and in no way represents, or acts as agent for, transporta-tion carriers, hotels, or any other suppliers of services connected with this tour. Travel and services are subject only to the terms and conditions under which such accommodations, services, and transportation are off ered or provided, and WWF and its employees accept no responsibility or liability therefore. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, injury, delay, or other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any vehicle or the negligence or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved in this tour. Nor do WWF or the Tour Operator(s) accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to sickness, weather, strikes, political unrest, wars, or other such causes. Any such losses or expenses must be borne by the participant, since tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) reserve the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. Th ey reserve the right to withdraw without penalty any tour announced. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) also reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour, at any time, if such action is determined by the appropriate staff member to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or the individual participant. Under such circumstances, no refund will be made. Baggage and personal eff ects are solely the responsibility of the owners at all times. Dates, schedules, program details, and costs, given in good faith, based on information available and in force in December 2011, are subject to change and revision. As a condition to acceptance of enrollment, please read, agree to, and sign the Waiver of Liability that will be sent upon registration.

A portion of your tour cost (between 5% and 10%) is directly contributed to WWF’s general conservation fund, to support our work around the world.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Disclaimer: For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to be able to climb into anchored Zodiacs and tenders for snorkel or dive activities. You must be able to walk one to three miles along uneven and sometimes rough terrain. Some stairs may be uneven and without handrails. Th is region experiences high humidity with average daily temperatures that typically range in the upper 70s°F to low 90s°F during December.

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Reservations: A deposit of 25% of your voyage cost by category per person (plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will confi rm your reservation. Th e balance is due upon receipt of invoice, on August 16, 2012 (about 120 days prior to departure). Airfare is due at the time of ticketing. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars.Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellation must be received in writing at WWF by email, postal mail, or fax. At the time we receive your written cancella-tion, the following per-person penalties will apply:• On or before August 16, 2012: $500 • August 17, 2012 through October 15, 2012: 50% of cost• On or after October 16, 2012: 100% of cost Once the expedition has departed, there will be no refunds for any unused portions of the trip. Th is policy also applies to any independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program. Cancellation could result in the loss of 100% of your tour cost.Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancel-lation and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Exclusions for preexisting medical conditions may be waived with the prompt purchase of travel insurance.Medical Information: Participants should be in good general health. Members with medical problems and dietary restrictions should disclose these to WWF well before departure.Currency Fluctuation & Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, an allowance to cover possible increases from currency fl uctuations or fuel costs is not built into this trip cost. Th erefore, as currencies do fl uctuate around the world and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our tour operator’s control.Understandings & Responsibilities: In order to off er wildlife-oriented travel experiences to its members,

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has arranged for an independent Tour Operator(s) to organize this tour and procure carriage, accommodations, and other tour services from other parties. WWF serves only to assist in making necessary travel arrangements and in no way represents, or acts as agent for, transporta-tion carriers, hotels, or any other suppliers of services connected with this tour. Travel and services are subject only to the terms and conditions under which such accommodations, services, and transportation are off ered or provided, and WWF and its employees accept no responsibility or liability therefore. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, injury, delay, or other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any vehicle or the negligence or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved in this tour. Nor do WWF or the Tour Operator(s) accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to sickness, weather, strikes, political unrest, wars, or other such causes. Any such losses or expenses must be borne by the participant, since tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) reserve the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. Th ey reserve the right to withdraw without penalty any tour announced. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) also reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour, at any time, if such action is determined by the appropriate staff member to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or the individual participant. Under such circumstances, no refund will be made. Baggage and personal eff ects are solely the responsibility of the owners at all times. Dates, schedules, program details, and costs, given in good faith, based on information available and in force in December 2011, are subject to change and revision. As a condition to acceptance of enrollment, please read, agree to, and sign the Waiver of Liability that will be sent upon registration.

A portion of your tour cost (between 5% and 10%) is directly contributed to WWF’s general conservation fund, to support our work around the world.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Disclaimer: For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to be able to climb into anchored Zodiacs and tenders for snorkel or dive activities. You must be able to walk one to three miles along uneven and sometimes rough terrain. Some stairs may be uneven and without handrails. Th is region experiences high humidity with average daily temperatures that typically range in the upper 70s°F to low 90s°F during December.

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EXPEDITION LEADERS

Our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps.

Lia Oprea (Expedition Leader) – Part Romanian, Lia gives credit to her Gypsy heritage for her peripatetic nature and love of exploration. Th is love led her to travel widely around the globe and, quite naturally, to a career in adventure travel, a trade she has plied for more than a dozen years. During this time she has worked in several capacities, including cruise director and expedition leader, and has traveled throughout much of the world.

Jack Grove – A marine biologist, professional naturalist, and cofounder of Zegrahm Expeditions, Jack is a leading authority on the fi shes and marine environments of the eastern tropical Pacifi c. In 1997 Stanford University Press published his comprehensive volume, � e Fishes of the Galápagos Islands, and he received his Ph.D. from Pacifi c Western University. An avid scuba diver, certifi ed dive master, and Fellow of Th e Explorers Club, Jack has led numerous expeditions to the remote corners of the world.

Mark Brazil – Mark developed his fascination with the natural world, especially birds, during his boyhood in the landlocked English county of Worcestershire. He earned his Ph.D. from Stirling University, Scotland, for his work on avian ecology and behavior in Iceland. His work as a fi eld naturalist, author, researcher, and guide has taken him to every continent. He is the author of several ornithological books and the leading authority on the natural history of Japan.

Susan B.M. Langley – Susan is the State Underwater Archaeologist for Maryland. She received her B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in archae-ology from the University of Calgary. She is an Adjunct professor at both St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University where she teaches Maritime Archaeology and the History of Piracy. She is also an active Master Scuba Diver Trainer through PADI and serves as the State’s Dive Safety Offi cer.

Michael Moore – A Chicago native, Mike earned both his B.S. in biology and an M.S. degree in ecology, ethology, and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then he has spent 10 years conducting research around the Pacifi c Rim, where he lived in the highlands of New Guinea, logged hundreds of hours beneath its waters working for conservation organizations, and taught fi eld biology courses for the University of PNG. Mike’s research around the world led him to a career as an expedition leader taking travelers from the equatorial forests of New Guinea to Alaska’s arctic tundra and many places in between.

Rich Pagen – Rich fi rst became enthralled by the wonders of the natural world around the tide pools and forests of his native New York. After such fi eld biology projects as surveys for mammalian carnivores in the mountains of California, bird migration monitoring in Canada, and a study of army-ant-following birds in the Peruvian Amazon, Rich was drawn back to the sea where he taught marine science and island ecology on Catalina Island in California for several years. He has also conducted shipboard surveys for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as tagging studies of sea turtles and pelagic sharks.

Ron Wixman – Ron is a specialist in world cultural geography and is well-versed in both the ancient and modern societies of Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Ron recently retired from the University of Oregon where he taught courses on the rise of cultures and civilization, traditional ways of life, food culture and cuisine, and geopolitics in the Middle East, in the Geography Department. He is also a specialist on general issues of religion, culture, and ethnicity around the world.

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RESERVATION FORM

Enclosed is my/our deposit check for U.S. $ (25% of voyage cost per person,by cabin category, plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) payable to World Wildlife Fund, toreserve place(s) on WWF’s South Asian Odyssey expedition.Or, charge my/our deposit of U.S. $ (25% of voyage cost per person, bycabin category, plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) to my/our: � VISA � MasterCard� American Express

Account # Expires

Cardholder SignatureIf you are not a WWF member, please enclose a separate check for $16, payable to WWFMembership, for a one-year membership.

Name #1 Date of Birth(as it appears on passport)

Name #2 Date of Birth(as it appears on passport)

Address

City State Zip

Phone (Home) (Offi ce)

E-mail Fax

Cabin Category: � 1 � 2 � 3 � 4 � 5 � 6 � Suite

Accommodations: � Twin (if sharing a room, name of accompanying person if not shown above)

Name

� Single wishing to share (to be assigned; not guaranteed) with � Nonsmoker � Smoker

� Single preferred (not guaranteed) with single supplement charge

I am/We are: � Nonsmokers � SmokersScuba Diving: Limited to Advanced Open Water (AOW or equivalent) certifi ed scuba divers. You must complete two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip’s departure.

I am/will be an AOW certifi ed scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.

I am/will be an AOW certifi ed scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.

Waiver of Liability: I have read the schedule of activities and other information in this brochure for the tour and optional extensions and recognize and accept all risks thereof. I understand and agree on behalf of myself, my dependents, heirs, admin-istrators, and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under “Understandings and Responsibilities” and to release and hold harmless World Wildlife Fund and the Tour Operator(s) and any of their offi cers, employees, agents, licensees, or representatives, from any and all liability for delays, injuries, or death, or for the loss of or damage to property, however occurring in relation to the South Asian Odyssey, December 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013. By signing this, I also certify that I do not have any mental or physical condition that would create a hazard for myself or other passengers. Signature Date

Signature DateNote: Each participant must sign this waiver.

Please return this reservation form with your deposit to:WWF Travel Program1250 24th Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20037-1132fax: (202) 659-1673 • toll-free: (888) WWF-TOUR (993-8687)web: www.worldwildlife.org/travel • e-mail: [email protected]

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� TAJ MAHAL WITH DELHI & JAIPUR PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION Dec 9 – 15, 2012

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RESERVATION FORM

Enclosed is my/our deposit check for U.S. $ (25% of voyage cost per person,by cabin category, plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) payable to World Wildlife Fund, toreserve place(s) on WWF’s South Asian Odyssey expedition.Or, charge my/our deposit of U.S. $ (25% of voyage cost per person, bycabin category, plus 25% of extension cost, if applicable) to my/our: � VISA � MasterCard� American Express

Account # Expires

Cardholder SignatureIf you are not a WWF member, please enclose a separate check for $16, payable to WWFMembership, for a one-year membership.

Name #1 Date of Birth(as it appears on passport)

Name #2 Date of Birth(as it appears on passport)

Address

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Cabin Category: � 1 � 2 � 3 � 4 � 5 � 6 � Suite

Accommodations: � Twin (if sharing a room, name of accompanying person if not shown above)

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� Single wishing to share (to be assigned; not guaranteed) with � Nonsmoker � Smoker

� Single preferred (not guaranteed) with single supplement charge

I am/We are: � Nonsmokers � SmokersScuba Diving: Limited to Advanced Open Water (AOW or equivalent) certifi ed scuba divers. You must complete two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip’s departure.

I am/will be an AOW certifi ed scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.

I am/will be an AOW certifi ed scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.

Waiver of Liability: I have read the schedule of activities and other information in this brochure for the tour and optional extensions and recognize and accept all risks thereof. I understand and agree on behalf of myself, my dependents, heirs, admin-istrators, and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under “Understandings and Responsibilities” and to release and hold harmless World Wildlife Fund and the Tour Operator(s) and any of their offi cers, employees, agents, licensees, or representatives, from any and all liability for delays, injuries, or death, or for the loss of or damage to property, however occurring in relation to the South Asian Odyssey, December 14, 2012 – January 2, 2013. By signing this, I also certify that I do not have any mental or physical condition that would create a hazard for myself or other passengers. Signature Date

Signature DateNote: Each participant must sign this waiver.

Please return this reservation form with your deposit to:WWF Travel Program1250 24th Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20037-1132fax: (202) 659-1673 • toll-free: (888) WWF-TOUR (993-8687)web: www.worldwildlife.org/travel • e-mail: [email protected]

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SOUTH ASIAN ODYSSEYINDIA, MYANMAR, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE Dec 14, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013

� TAJ MAHAL WITH DELHI & JAIPUR PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION Dec 9 – 15, 2012

Limited singles are available at the quoted single rates above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate.

Included: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff , including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; and landing and port fees. Pre-extension includes all of the above and air fare within India.

Not Included: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges;

airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges, and anything else not specifi cally mentioned as included.

Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm Expeditions’ in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

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Sat, December 15EN ROUTE

Sun, December 16CHENNAI, INDIA

Mon, December 17CHENNAI / EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY

Tues & Wed, December 18 & 19AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 20 & 21ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Sat, December 22CRUISING THE ANDAMAN SEA

Sun, December 23YANGON, MYANMAR

Mon, December 24BAGAN

Tues, December 25YANGON / AT SEA

Wed, December 26AT SEA

Thurs & Fri, December 27 & 28MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

Sat, December 29KOH RAWI, THAILAND

Sun, December 30LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Mon, December 31PULAU PENANG

Tues, January 1, 2013MALACCA

Wed, January 2SINGAPORE / DISEMBARK / USA

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• All gratuities, from porters and ship’s crew to tour guides• All accommodations, including pre-voyage hotel night• Daily activity options, including cultural tours, nature walks, Zodiac cruises, and snorkeling and diving• World-class lecture and expedition team• All meals onboard and with the group ashore

• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates• Gift certifi cates for recommended expedition gear and reading materials• Comprehensive pre-departure packet to prepare you for your trip

WITH OUR COMPLIMENTSOn this expedition virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip. Here is what you can look forward to on this expedition:

Follow in the wake of explorers and spice traders on a sweeping voyage from the Bay of Bengal, into the Andaman Sea, and to the cultural crossroads of Singapore. Travel from energetic cities to sugar-sand paradises aboard the elegant, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. Sublime temples, tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and colorful markets brimming with earthly delights, will make the stress of the holidays seem a world away.

Expedition Highlights

• Discover the tropical beauty and fascinating history of the far-fl ung Andaman Islands.

• Explore Myanmar’s capital Yangon, its magnifi cent Shwedagon Pagoda, and enchanting Bagan, land of 1,000 temples.

• Cruise among the emerald isles of the Mergui Archipelago, exploring lush wildlife habitats and stunning beaches.

• Enjoy excellent birding, from Andaman Islands endemics to Malaysia’s diverse species.

• Snorkel in the crystalline waters surrounding Th ailand’s mountainous paradise, Koh Rawi Island.

• Walk through rain forest and mangrove habitats, home to the exotic fl ora and fauna of Malaysia’s Langkawi Island wildlife sanctuary – a UNESCO Geopark.

• Visit the World Heritage Site of Malacca; its varied architecture and Ethnographic Museum showcase centuries of history.

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