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J O U R N E Y TO T H E E N D O F T H E E A R T H
Febr ua r y 25 to M a rch 10, 2017
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Returning from one of our
Patagonia Expeditions a few years ago, our
tour manager proclaimed South America’s
southernmost region “the most beautiful place
on earth.” Since then, Patagonia has become
one of the most sought-after assignments in
our office. The verdict from our other staffers
who have snagged this assignment? Patagonia
truly is a land of stunning landscapes—towering
mountain ranges, massive glacier fields, sapphire
and aquamarine lakes, and rugged coastlines
populated by elephant seals and Magellanic
penguins. Make 2017 the year you travel with
us to Patagonia where the southern end of the
Western Hemisphere and the Pacific and Atlantic
oceans converge to create one of the world’s
most glorious displays of nature and topography!
Bre tt S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel /Study
Highlights
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E X P E R I E N C E the vibrant
T R A V E L in the footsteps
B E I N S P I R E D by the
C R E A T E a personalized
music and dance of the
traditional tango in Buenos
Aires and taste outstanding
Chilean wines in Santiago.
of Charles Darwin as we
navigate Tierra del Fuego
in search of penguins, sea
lions and Andean condors.
colors, shapes and sounds
of the remote tip of South
America, marveling at its
jagged peaks, changing
skies, vast pampas and
soaring coastal cliffs.
itinerary in gorgeous Torres
del Paine National Park,
perhaps horseback riding
on the pampas, hiking in
a beech forest or joining a
wildlife photo safari.
Cover: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Ushuaia
Stanford Faculty Leader
L E O N A R D O R T O L A N O , the UPS Foundation Professor of Civil Engineering in Urban
and Regional Planning at Stanford, has focused his research on environmental policy design
and the planning and management of water resources. He is a much-sought-after expert in
these areas, having been a consultant for government agencies in the U.S., Colombia, China
and at several international aid organizations, such as The World Bank. His field work has
included interviewing Native Americans impacted by the Grand Coulee Dam and offering
workshops in Guangzhou, China, that informed China’s first generation of environment
protection officials. He has been a visiting faculty member at institutes of higher learning in
France, Italy and Japan. After having recently taught at business schools in France, Professor
Ortolano has started writing a book on corporate environmental management. He has
previously spent time in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, so he is very excited about
returning. During our program, he will cover such topics as the European influence on Buenos
Aires, the effects of global climate change on the glaciers of Patagonia and controversies
around the purchase of large tracts of Patagonian land by U.S. eco-philanthropists.
“From the organization
to the itinerary to
the group leaders
to the lectures,
everything here
was first-rate and
extremely well-done.”
— At Stanford University: professor, civil and environmental engineering department since
1970; UPS Foundation Professor of Civil Engineering in Urban and Regional Planning;
Peter E. Haas Director of the Haas Center for Public Service (2003–2006); and director,
undergraduate program on urban studies (1980–2003)
— Recipient of the following Stanford awards: the Eugene L. Grant Award for Excellence
in Teaching, 2005, and the Lillian and Thomas B. Rhodes Prize for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching, 1996
— Co-recipient of the American Collegiate Schools of Planning Chester Rapkin Best Paper
Award, 2012
— Recipient of Fulbright-Hays research grants (Italy and France)
— BS, civil engineering, 1963, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
— MS, engineering, 1966, and PhD, engineering, 1969, Harvard
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S AT U R DAY & S U N DAY,
F E B R UA RY 25 & 26
DEPART U.S. / BUENOS
AIRES, ARGENTINA
Depart on an overnight flight to
Buenos Aires, arriving on Sunday.
Transfer to our hotel, located in the
heart of the fashionable Recoleta
neighborhood. This evening, enjoy
a welcome reception followed by
dinner at our hotel. PARK HYATT
PALACIO (2/26: D)
M O N DAY, F E B R UA RY 27
BUENOS AIRES
Depart the hotel for a guided
walking tour; explore nearby
galleries, museums and cafes,
and the famous Recoleta
Cemetery, final resting place of
Eva Peron. Later this afternoon
visit a traditional tango club,
Café de los Angelitos, and enjoy
lunch and a spectacular tango
performance there. PARK HYATT
PALACIO (B,L)
T U ES DAY, F E B R UA RY 28
BUENOS AIRES /
USHUAIA
Enjoy the morning to do any lastminute independent sightseeing
before boarding our flight to
Ushuaia, the southernmost
city in the world. Set along the
Beagle Channel and backed by
snowcapped mountains, the city
is reminiscent of a rugged frontier
town. Settle into our hotel and
spend the evening at leisure. LOS
CAUQUENES HOTEL (B,L)
W E D N ES DAY, M A R C H 1
USHUAIA / TIERRA DEL
FUEGO NATIONAL PARK /
EMBARK
Spend today hiking through
the forests of Tierra del Fuego
National Park, famous for its
austere beauty. This afternoon
embark the Stella Australis and
cruise along the Beagle Channel,
named for the ship that carried
Charles Darwin on his voyage
of discovery from 1831 to 1836.
Watch for fabled albatrosses and
giant petrels as they soar above
the ship’s wake. STELLA AUSTRALIS
(B,L,D)
T H U R S DAY, M A R C H 2
CAPE HORN, CHILE /
WULAIA BAY
Weather permitting, ride Zodiacs
to the legendary Cabo de Hornos
(Cape Horn) for a panoramic
view from the southernmost tip
of South America. Later explore
Wulaia Bay, once home to the
region’s largest native settlement
and one of the places where
Charles Darwin landed during his
voyage. Choose one of two walks
to explore the spectacular beauty
of the Magellanic forest. STELLA
AUSTRALIS (B,L,D)
F R I DAY, M A R C H 3
DE AGOSTINI SOUND /
AGUILAR GLACIER
Sail through the Magdalena
Channel, watching for penguins,
sea lions and Andean condors,
and enter the amazing De Agostini
Sound, located in the heart of
the Darwin mountain range.
Traveling aboard Zodiacs, get a
close-up view of Aguila Glacier,
then experience the beauty of
Patagonia’s cold rain forest on
a walk. STELLA AUSTRALIS (B,L,D)
S AT U R DAY, M A R C H 4
MAGDALENA ISLAND /
PUNTA ARENAS /
DISEMBARK / TORRES
DEL PAINE
This morning take a walk on
Magdalena Island, uninhabited by
people but home to a colony of
Magellanic penguins. Disembark
in Punta Arenas and continue
across the southern pampas.
Check in to the stunning Explora
Lodge in Torres del Pain National
Park, our home for the next four
nights. EXPLORA LODGE (B,L,D)
S U N DAY TO T U ES DAY,
M A R C H 5 TO 7
TORRES DEL PAINE
NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy three full days exploring
southern Chile’s most impressive
region, Torres del Paine National
Park. Visit Grey Lake with its
incredibly blue ice sculptures
shaped by the elements, and
Salto Grande, a glacial waterfall
set amid stunning views of the
majestic Paine massif. Each day,
choose from a variety of activities.
Hike through beech forests along
the shore of Laguna Azul; enjoy
a horseback ride through the
windswept pampas; look for
herds of guanacos and rheas,
flamingos, condors, foxes and
black-necked swans on a photo
safari; and take advantage of
Explora Lodge’s relaxing
amenities while enjoying
spectacular views of the Paine
Massif. Throughout, our lecture
program continues, helping us
expand our knowledge of the
region’s natural wonders and its
current-day challenges. We cap off
our stay with a festive Patagonian
barbecue at a traditional estancia.
EXPLORA LODGE (B,L,D—ALL 3 DAYS)
W E D N ES DAY, M A R C H 8
TORRES DEL PAINE /
PUNTA ARENAS /
SANTIAGO
Drive to Punta Arenas for our flight
to Santiago, stopping for lunch
along the way. Arrive in Santiago
this evening and check in to our
hotel. RITZ CARLTON SANTIAGO (B,L)
T H U R S DAY & F R I DAY,
M A R C H 9 & 10
SANTIAGO / U.S.
Today’s exploration of Santiago
includes a walk through its historic
center, a visit to the Museum of
Pre-Columbian Art and lunch at
Santiago’s spectacular fish market.
Enjoy the late afternoon at leisure.
Toast the conclusion of our journey
at this evening’s farewell wine
tasting, then transfer to the airport
for overnight flights, arriving in the
U.S. the next day and connecting
to flights home. (3/9: B,L)
Santiago
Post-trip
Extension
M arch 9 to 12
( 4 additional days )
Information, itinerary and pricing
will be sent to travelers upon
confirmation.
The Explora Lodge
The Explora Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park is the best hotel in
Patagonia and sets an international standard for luxury. The architecture of the Explora is designed to bring its guests into intimate contact
with the magnificent natural world of the remote Patagonian peninsula.
Today, the hotel serves as a place of contemplative refuge and restful
return after each journey into the awe-inspiring natural beauty of this
extraordinary environment. Careful consideration has been given to
every amenity to ensure comfort, including bed linens imported from
Barcelona, tapestries from New York and wicker furniture from Chimbarongo. The hotel’s facilities include spectacular views, fine dining,
all-inclusive cocktails, expert guides, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa
and all of the service, comforts and amenities of a five-star hotel.
Stella Australis
Program Cost*
One of the top expedition ships based in Tierra del Fuego, the
comfortable, modern Stella Australis was designed specifically
for cruising Patagonian waterways. Built in 2010, the ship has
100 outside-facing, 177-square-foot cabins, each with double
or twin beds, a large window, an en suite bathroom, individual
temperature controls and a closet. Other amenities include
ample deck space, three lounges with bars, library, gym, and
single-seating dining room featuring regional and international
cuisine served with fine wines.
Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as noted.
DoubleSingle**
Category A
$12,295$14,695
Category AA
$13,095$15,295
Category AAA $13,895
$ 15,595
B R I DGE
* Association nonmembers add $300 per person.
** Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins.
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CABO DE HORNOS
RE CE P T IO N
TIERRA DEL FUEGO
MAGALLANES
Flag: Chile | Length: 236 feet | Beam: 44 feet | Draft: 11 feet
Information
Terms & Conditions
Dates
Deposit & Final Payment
A $1,000-per-person deposit is
required to hold space on this
program. An additional $200-perperson deposit is required for the
optional Chile post-trip extension.
Sign up online at alumni.stanford.
edu/trip?patagonia2017 or
call the Travel/Study office at
(650) 725-1093. Final payment is
due 120 days prior to departure.
As a condition of participation, all
confirmed participants are required
to sign a Release of Liability.
February 25 to March 10, 2017 (14 days)
Size
This program can accommodate 38 participants. Single
accommodations are very limited; please call for availability.
Included
8 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 3-night cruise
aboard the Stella Australis 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and
8 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to
porters, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities
All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary
Internal flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and from Punta
Arenas to Santiago Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation
taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance
Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure
materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book,
map and travel information Services of our professional tour
manager to assist you throughout the program
Not Included
International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport, visa and
tourism fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages
other than those specified as included Independent and
private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage
insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items
such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry
and gratuities for nongroup services
Air Arrangements
International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the
program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare from San
Francisco to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and return from Santiago,
Chile, is approximately $1,300 as of May 2016 and is subject
to change without notice. Information on recommended flight
itineraries will be sent by our designated agent.
Wh at to E xpect
We consider this program to be a moderately active program
that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs
involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain in
national parks and nature preserves where paths can be rocky
or slippery and may involve ascents or descents on steep hills.
The late Patagonian summer offers relatively long, warm, sunny
days and cool nights and mornings. Temperatures can range
from the 70s (°F) during the day to the 50s at night. Weather
typical of all four seasons can occur in a single day and strong
gusts of wind are common. Patagonia’s weather, as a general
rule, is unpredictable. We welcome travelers 15 years of age
and older on this program.
Cancellations & Refunds
Deposits and any payments are
refundable, less a $500-perperson cancellation fee, until 120
days prior to departure. After that
date, refunds can be made only
if the program is sold out and
your place(s) can be resold, in
which case a $1,000-per-person
cancellation fee will apply.
Insurance
Stanford Travel/Study provides
all travelers who are U.S. or
Canadian citizens with minimal
medical, accident and evacuation
coverage under our group-travel
insurance policy. Our group policy
is intended to provide minimal
levels of protection while you are
traveling on this program. You may
choose to subscribe to optional
trip-cancellation and baggage
insurance. Information will be
provided to travelers with their
welcome materials. The product
offered includes special benefits
if you purchase your policy within
14 days of written confirmation of
your participation on the trip.
Eligibility
We encourage membership in the
Alumni Association as the program
cost for nonmembers is $300 more
than the members’ price. A person
traveling as a paid guest of a current
member will not be charged the
nonmember fee. To purchase a
membership, visit alumni.stanford.
edu/goto/membership or call
(650) 725-0692.
Responsibility
The Stanford Alumni Association,
Stanford University and our
operators act only as agents
for the passenger with respect
to transportation and ship
arrangements and exercise every
care possible in doing so. However,
we can assume no liability for
injury, damage, loss, accident,
delay or irregularity in connection
with the service of any automobile,
motorcoach, launch or any other
conveyance used in carrying
out this program or for the acts
or defaults of any company or
person engaged in conveying the
passenger or in carrying out the
arrangements of the program. We
cannot accept any responsibility for
losses or additional expenses due
to delay or changes in air or other
services, sickness, weather, strike,
war, quarantine, force majeure or
other causes beyond our control.
All such losses or expenses will
have to be borne by the passenger
as tour rates provide arrangements
only for the time stated. We reserve
the right to make such alterations
to this published itinerary as may
be deemed necessary. The right
is reserved to cancel any program
prior to departure in which case
the entire payment will be refunded
without further obligation on our
part. The right is also reserved
to decline to accept or retain
any person as a member of the
program. No refund will be made
for an unused portion of any
tour unless arrangements are
made in sufficient time to avoid
penalties. Baggage is carried
at the owner’s risk entirely. It is
understood that the ship’s ticket,
when issued, shall constitute
the sole contract between the
passenger and the cruise company.
The airlines concerned are not to
be held responsible for any act,
omission or event during the time
that passengers are not onboard
their plane or conveyance. Neither
the Alumni Association, Stanford
University nor our operators accept
liability for any carrier’s cancellation
penalty incurred by the purchase
of a nonrefundable ticket in
connection with the tour. Program
price is based on rates in effect in
May 2016 and is subject to change
without notice to reflect fluctuations
in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel
charges.
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“The vastness and grandeur of Patagonia were unexpected,
and the opportunity to be so close and savor its beauty has
left me with lovely and lasting memories.”
K at h ryn M i ller , ’ 5 7 , P ata g on i a E x ped i t i on , 2 0 1 0
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