© Rodica Woodbury

sumba

PERMIT NO. 5260

Bali to SaigonKomodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei

U.S. POSTAGE

SEATTLE, WA
PRSRT STD

PAID
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | March 13 – April 1, 2010
with Java and Angkor extensions

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

web: www.zeco.com DEAR ADVENTURER

Our sweeping journey, from Bali to Saigon, reveals a world of fascinating cultures, luxuriant
landscapes, prismatic undersea gardens, and tropical flora, fauna, and marine life that simply

Bali to Saigon
baffle the imagination with their breadth of diversity. In a region defined more by water than
by land, our voyage aboard the intimate, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey is the ultimate way to
explore its hidden, exquisite wonders.

The ever-changing scenery presents an Equatorial cross-section of palm-fanned islets, cloud-

piercing volcanoes, lush and primeval rain forests, and a patchwork of emerald rice fields.

Komodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei For photographers, the nuances of light during the course of a day add depth and drama to
every composition.

with Java and Angkor extensions Culturally the rewards of this journey are both numerous and wondrous. Our time in Bali
© Natalia Baechtold
coincides with the celebration of Nyepi, Balinese New Year, and we arrive the previous day
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey to share in the exuberant parades where evil spirits are set aflame before the island quiets and
March 13 – April 1, 2010 ushers in the traditional day of silence. We also view the fabled craftsmanship of Balinese
artists: wood carvings, batik, and silver jewelry. As we sail into the Flores Sea, the people of
munications system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any
outdoor pool, massage room, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The
Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-
have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music

Sumba proudly display their ikats, beautiful hand-woven tapestries. On Sulawesi, we offer an
Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecom-
Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym,
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for expedition

dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabins

optional overnight excursion to the inland mountain villages of the Toraja people —whose
size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper
Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.
system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the

boat-shaped houses and hillside cave tombs, protected by life-size effigies, offer a look at a
hidden world that defies comparison to our own. And, as we cruise up the eastern edge of
Borneo, a stop in Kalimantan bring us to a traditional Dayak village where its people, dressed
in exquisitely beaded costumes, illustrate ancestral stories through songs and dances.

In the deep waters of the Banda and Flores Seas lies the Wallacea region, an invisible north-
south demarcation line that divides Indonesia into two major biological realms and endows
it with the world’s most unusual mixes of flora, fauna, and marine species that number in
the thousands—making wildlife viewing and snorkeling and diving voyage highlights. View
the world’s largest lizard—the gargantuan Komodo dragon—close-up in its native habitat.
Watch agile orangutans swinging effortlessly through Borneo’s jungle canopy at the Sepilok
Cover: snorkeler © Wolfgang Kaehler; ikat, orangutan, local woman © Natalia Baechtold

Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. And scout for some of the numerous species of birds, such
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

as sulphur-crested cockatoos and megapodes as we explore rain forests, volcanic landscapes,

THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY

and beaches. The region’s clear warm waters showcase a dazzling array of pristine reefs
sheltering an astonishing variety of marine life from anemones to giant tridacna clams.

I hope you’ll join our team of outstanding leaders and expert lecturers as we explore this
magical, mystical region at the westernmost edge of the Pacific.

Warmest regards,

Jon Nicholson
President

PRESENTED BY ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS

© Gary Moogk
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Monday, March 15 308 307 408 407 508 507 608 607
Wednesday, March 24 306 305 406 405 506 505
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Main Lounge Category 3 Cabin Dining Room
J AVA Komodo Island
Yogjakarta Ubud Optional Toraja Excursion: $390 per person, double occupancy; $80 single supplement.
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times
the share rate (suites not applicable).
Great Hornbill bali Denpasar
Sumba Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all
Sanur / Benoa BALI Sumbawa
Island
Island onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures,
briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities. Pre- and
MAP NOT TO SCALE
post-extensions include all of the above.
Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers
Superbly organized and executed expeditions with great attention to details and a well for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal
nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges; scuba
balanced and varied menu of activities. Local contacts, guides, and lecturers are the best! diving fees and equipment where required.
Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you
D. & A. Stutz approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of February
2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,550 for Los Angeles / Hong Kong /
clipper odyssey
Denpasar – Saigon / Hong Kong / Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.
Additional air fare for the pre-extension is $175 and for the post-extension it is $350.
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.
 © Rodica Woodbury
sumba

PERMIT NO. 5260

Bali to SaigonKomodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei

U.S. POSTAGE

SEATTLE, WA
PRSRT STD

PAID
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | March 13 – April 1, 2010
with Java and Angkor extensions

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

web: www.zeco.com DEAR ADVENTURER

Our sweeping journey, from Bali to Saigon, reveals a world of fascinating cultures, luxuriant
landscapes, prismatic undersea gardens, and tropical flora, fauna, and marine life that simply

Bali to Saigon
baffle the imagination with their breadth of diversity. In a region defined more by water than
by land, our voyage aboard the intimate, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey is the ultimate way to
explore its hidden, exquisite wonders.

The ever-changing scenery presents an Equatorial cross-section of palm-fanned islets, cloud-

piercing volcanoes, lush and primeval rain forests, and a patchwork of emerald rice fields.

Komodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei For photographers, the nuances of light during the course of a day add depth and drama to
every composition.

with Java and Angkor extensions Culturally the rewards of this journey are both numerous and wondrous. Our time in Bali
© Natalia Baechtold
coincides with the celebration of Nyepi, Balinese New Year, and we arrive the previous day
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey to share in the exuberant parades where evil spirits are set aflame before the island quiets and
March 13 – April 1, 2010 ushers in the traditional day of silence. We also view the fabled craftsmanship of Balinese
artists: wood carvings, batik, and silver jewelry. As we sail into the Flores Sea, the people of
munications system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any
outdoor pool, massage room, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The
Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-
have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music

Sumba proudly display their ikats, beautiful hand-woven tapestries. On Sulawesi, we offer an
Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecom-
Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym,
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for expedition

dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabins

optional overnight excursion to the inland mountain villages of the Toraja people —whose
size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper
Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.
system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the

boat-shaped houses and hillside cave tombs, protected by life-size effigies, offer a look at a
hidden world that defies comparison to our own. And, as we cruise up the eastern edge of
Borneo, a stop in Kalimantan bring us to a traditional Dayak village where its people, dressed
in exquisitely beaded costumes, illustrate ancestral stories through songs and dances.

In the deep waters of the Banda and Flores Seas lies the Wallacea region, an invisible north-
south demarcation line that divides Indonesia into two major biological realms and endows
it with the world’s most unusual mixes of flora, fauna, and marine species that number in
the thousands—making wildlife viewing and snorkeling and diving voyage highlights. View
the world’s largest lizard—the gargantuan Komodo dragon—close-up in its native habitat.
Watch agile orangutans swinging effortlessly through Borneo’s jungle canopy at the Sepilok
Cover: snorkeler © Wolfgang Kaehler; ikat, orangutan, local woman © Natalia Baechtold

Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. And scout for some of the numerous species of birds, such
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

as sulphur-crested cockatoos and megapodes as we explore rain forests, volcanic landscapes,

THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY

and beaches. The region’s clear warm waters showcase a dazzling array of pristine reefs
sheltering an astonishing variety of marine life from anemones to giant tridacna clams.

I hope you’ll join our team of outstanding leaders and expert lecturers as we explore this
magical, mystical region at the westernmost edge of the Pacific.

Warmest regards,

Jon Nicholson
President

PRESENTED BY ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS

© Gary Moogk
 © Werner Zehnder
nyepi procession

day by day itinerary

Saturday & Sunday, March 13 &14
USA
Independent flight from USA to Bali.
Day lost due to crossing the International
Date Line.
Monday, March 15
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia / Sanur
This afternoon we arrive in Denpasar, the
capital of Bali, and transfer to our hotel in
Sanur. A festive atmosphere permeates the
island; it is the day before Nyepi, the Balinese
New Year celebrated as a day of silence based
on the Hindu rituals of spiritual cleansing.
Today, though, the entire population
celebrates with noisy revelry and carnival-
like processions where large hand-made
monsters, called Ogoh-Ogoh, are carried up
and down the streets and then burned as a
way to exorcise their evil spirit. Observe this
lively, colorful, and unique procession, then
enjoy dinner and the evening on your own.
By 6 a.m. the following morning Bali grows
completely silent and remains so for 24 hours.
Tuesday, March 16
Sanur
We join the citizens of Bali in observing
Nyepi, and spend today in our lovely hotel
setting. We enjoy lunch and dinner here,
with a briefing on our upcoming adventure.
Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
© Tony Berg
Wednesday, March 17
Sanur / Ubud / Embark Clipper Odyssey
For centuries, Bali has captivated the imagi-
nation of artists, writers, and travelers with
its landscapes of emerald terraced rice fields,
lush forests dwarfed by the sacred volcano
of Mt. Batur, and exquisite Hindu temples.
This morning, as Balinese life returns to its
lively routine, we drive to Ubud, surrounded
by the sacred Monkey Forest, where a major
artisan community displays their talents in
painting, sculpture, silver-working, and batik.
After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy time
at leisure for strolling among the countless
galleries, small museums, and artisans’ work-
shops. Transfer to Benoa in the late afternoon
to embark the Clipper Odyssey and sail eastward
into the Flores Sea.
Thursday, March 18
Satonda Island / Sumbawa Island
This morning we stop at deserted Satonda, a
small circular island that is the ancient cone
of a volcano. Snorkel over enchanting reefs
that boast more than 64 species of coral, or
ascend the ridge to view the island’s interior
sacred lake. The surrounding trees here are
adorned with “wish stones” hung on the
branches by hopeful visitors—it is believed
that when the wind knocks down your stone,
your wish will come true. We return to the
ship for lunch as we position to Sumbawa.

© Werner Zehnder

bali
 © Natalia Baechtold
komodo dragon

© Thomas Baechtold
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Soaring above the landscape on Sumbawa’s in length and weigh up to 300 pounds. The
north coast, is the massive Tambora Volcano surrounding forest is home to Javan rusa deer,
whose 1815 eruption was the largest in the favorite prey of the Komodo dragons,
recorded history. Zodiacs take us ashore to as well as elegant yellow-crested cockatoos,
the small village of Kananga, home to about friarbirds, and megapodes. In the afternoon
500 traditional Muslim fishermen and their enjoy snorkeling, diving, or a glass-bottom
families. We are greeted with drumming, boat ride over the undersea spectacle off
dances, and pole-climbing competitions by splendid “pink beach.”
young, nimble boys.
Sunday, March 21
Friday, March 19 Tiger Islands
Sumba Island Spend the morning snorkeling and diving
Sumba is known for its unique high-peaked among colorful coral reefs that are home to
architecture, colorful dyed batiks, and elegant angelfish, fairy basslets, and butterflyfish.
woven ikats whose themes include mythical This afternoon watch for spinner dolphins as
animal motifs. At Waikeilo Village we are we sail along the coast of Sulawesi.
greeted with a merapu, welcome ceremony,
and enjoy a cultural performance of distinc- Monday & Tuesday, March 22 & 23
tive singing and drumming. Keep your Optional Overnight Excursion
camera ready as we attend one of Indonesia’s Toraja, Sulawesi Island
most unusual traditions—the exotic pasola. From Palopo, join us for an optional, overland
We walk out onto an open field where island excursion into the highlands of Sulawesi for
horsemen stage elaborate mock battle scenes, a two-day exploration of Toraja. We ascend
hurtling long spears while riding bareback from the east via a stunning mountain road
astride galloping horses. once used by gold smugglers, stopping along
the way at villages known for their weavings.
Saturday, March 20 The terrain becomes a veritable Shangri-la of
Komodo Island rugged mountains and granite outcroppings
Komodo National Park is a sanctuary for towering over valleys lush with terraced
the fabled prehistoric giant monitor lizard, rice paddies, bamboo groves, and grazing
the Komodo dragon (known as oras by the water buffalos.
locals). We walk along a forested pathway to
a viewing area for a close inspection of these The Toraja are Christians, yet have retained
enormous reptiles which grow up to 10 feet an intact system of ritual beliefs passed down
© Thomas Baechtold

© Rodica Woodbury
© Sergey Frolov

© Patrick Kirby

Nudibranch sumba
 © Natalia Baechtold
Dayak man toraja
from their ancestors. Legends say that the
early Toraja came from the north, possibly
Indochina, and were blown off-course by
a storm. Their boat-shaped houses perhaps
reflect this seafaring legacy, with a soaring
“prow” that slopes skyward.
The Toraja bury their dead in graves chiseled
into vertical cliffsides, in keeping with the
belief that ancestors repose halfway between
heaven and earth. Beside these honeycombed
graves, gazing out over the valleys are life-like
wooden effigies, providing a receptacle for
their souls to guard the gravesites. We walk
through several villages and investigate the
gravesites, markets, and ornate rice barns of
the region. Meals and overnight are at our
hotel. The following day, we make our way
down 4,000 feet to the west coast where we
reboard our ship in Pare Pare in the evening.
Monday & Tuesday, March 22 & 23
Palopo & Pare Pare, Sulawesi Island
Alternatively, relax on board as our vessel
coasts along the shore, passing small islands.
We scan the sea for marine mammals,
seabirds, and colorful local boats plying their
fishing trade. On arrival in Pare Pare we take
an afternoon tour of this small port city.
Wednesday, March 24
At Sea
Our naturalists and historians add insight
to our cultural and natural encounters with
toraja
© Holly Faithful
onboard lectures as we sail into the tropical
waters of the Celebes Sea.
Thursday, March 25
Islands of the Celebes Sea
Off the coast of Borneo is the small, unique
Berau archipelago of rarely visited idyllic
islands and coral reefs barely visible above
the water. We plan to make expedition stops
at Kakaban or one of the other island gems
which form an Indonesian Marine Park.
Here, divers find an underwater wonderland,
and snorkelers hover over iridescent reefs
abounding in gorgonian sea fans and barrel
sponges, beautiful nudibranchs, giant clams,
and the unusual ghost pipefish. Or, stroll the
beaches with our naturalists, watching for
seabirds and breeding green turtles.
Friday, March 26
Tarakan, Kalimantan, Borneo
We arrive in the oil-producing city of Tarakan
early this morning and board local boats for
the journey up the Kayan river to visit a tradi-
tional Dayak village, the original inhabitants
of Kalimantan. On arrival we are warmly
greeted by villagers in beaded ceremonial
attire and elaborate headwear who perform
songs and dances for us in the longhouse.
Photographic opportunities here are excep-
tional. An early afternoon departure gives us
a chance to relax and listen to enlightening
lectures from our expedition staff.
© Natalia Baechtold
© Natalia Baechtold

Brunei
Saturday, March 27
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
After a late morning arrival, we drive
through the modern city of Sandakan set on
a beautiful natural harbor. We pass colorful
markets and a water village on our way to
an area of lowland rain forest, home to the
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center.
Here, beneath a cathedral-like canopy, we
watch young orangutans as they swing
through the trees to a feeding platform.
These gentle arboreal apes, often orphans,
are rehabilitated and taught to live in the
wild before eventual release into their
natural habitat.
Sunday, March 28
Expedition Stop
This afternoon we arrive at an isolated,
sparsely-populated island, fanned by lanky
coconut palms and fringed by white sandy
beaches. We make an expedition stop in
the area to snorkel and dive in the clear
warm waters.
Monday, March 29
Muara, Brunei Darussalam
We arrive in the port of Muara this morning
and birders set out for a half-day tour to
Tasek Merimbun, an ASEAN heritage park.
The rest of us tour the sultanate of Brunei,
a small monarchy encompassing both the
ultra-modern capital city of Bandar and
ancient villages. We visit the Brunei Museum
© Jonathan Rossouw
Blue-eared Kingfisher
© Andrew Ahl
© Tony Berg
orangutan
with its displays of unique tribal artifacts
and glittering Islamic art. The Royal Regalia
Building highlights the history and memora-
bilia of the Sultan’s family legacy and on our
way back to the ship we stop to photograph
Brunei’s two most magnificent mosques.
As we enjoy lunch on board our ship sails
for Vietnam.
Tuesday, March 30
At Sea
Relax on board today and enjoy the final
lectures of our series.
Wednesday, March 31
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
We arrive in Ho Chi Minh City today
and after lunch on board we set out for a
tour of this bustling city that sits at the
crossroads of past and future. Passing by
Buddhist, Chinese, and Taoist temples,
we stop to visit the Presidential Palace, now
called Reunification Hall. Time permitting
we visit the Ben Than market in the Cholon
Chinatown District. The ship remains
alongside and we enjoy our final dinner and
overnight on board.
Thursday, April 1
Ho Chi Minh City / USA
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your
independent flight to the U.S., arriving the
same day due to crossing the International
Date Line.
© Casey Marker
 Prambanan

JEWELS OF JAVA
PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION | March 10 – 15, 2010

The world’s 13th largest island, and its most populous, magical Java is a collage of volcanic
landscapes, stunning coastlines, cosmopolitan urban areas, and stupendous UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.

Jakarta, Indonesia’s diverse capital, boasts a 500-year-old history that includes Hindu king-
doms, Islamic sultanates, and 350 years as the center of the Dutch East India Company. We
explore its neighborhoods and enjoy a special Indonesian dinner at Lara Jonggrang restaurant,
whose design and art honors Java’s favorite mythical princess.

Two nights in Yogjakarta follow and we view its architectural jewels, including the Sultan’s
Palace, and visit batik and silversmith craft centers. Our time here is highlighted by visits to
two World Heritage Sites: the 10th-century Hindu temples of Prambanan, surrounded by
emerald fields, and the nine-terraced Buddhist temples of Borobudur, which we visit at sunrise.
We also explore the Mendut Temple complex whose three central figures are often hailed
as the supreme manifestations of Buddhist art. From Java we fly to Denpasar, Bali, and begin
our voyage.

Price: $1,680 per person, double occupancy; $280 per person, single supplement.

© Rodica Woodbury

Angkor Thom

TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION | April 1 – 4, 2010

Discover the awe-inspiring Hindu and Buddhist temple complexes built in the jungles of
central Cambodia by the Khmer emperors between the 9th and 15th centuries.

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap where we spend three nights at the lovely Raffles
Grand Hotel d’Angkor. In the first light of dawn the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat takes
on lavender and rose hues as we witness the sun rising behind the massive stone facade. A
guided tour showcases the myriad bas-reliefs that depict ancient myth and religious beliefs.

We also explore delicate Banteay Srei, a 10th-century temple of deep pink sandstone dedicated
to Shiva, and wander among the atmospheric tree-engulfed ruins of Ta Prohm, built at the
height of Angkor’s cultural flowering. At Angkor Thom we marvel at the huge stone faces that
peer out from the massive, yet elegant Bayon temple. From Siem Reap we board independent
flights to Los Angeles via Bangkok and return home.

Price: $1,980 per person, double occupancy; $480 per person, single supplement.

Note: For terms and conditions and air fare for both extensions, please refer to the
main voyage.
Terms & Conditions
1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with a
completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place
for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a Zegrahm
Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of the expedition fare is
due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is also due at this time.
All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S.
dollars. Credit cards accepted for deposit only.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of cancella-
tion must be received in writing by ZE. At the time we receive
your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
• 120 days or more prior to departure:
$500 per person
• 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
• 1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition has
departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any unused
portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all exten-
sions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction
with this program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly
advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and interrup-
tion insurance as protection against an 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.
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are
based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish
to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you
whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will always
pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations are
nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate,
you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion
of the program.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program
requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential
that persons with any medical problems and related dietary
restrictions make them known to us well before departure. We
can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected is
appropriate for you.
8. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation: In order
to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip
fare an allowance to cover possible increases from fuel costs or
currency fluctuations. Therefore, as fuel-cost increases may
occur and currencies do fluctuate around the world, it may
be necessary for us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time
before departure if there are exceptional cost increases
beyond our control.
9. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on
information available at the time of printing and are subject
to change. ZE reserves the right to change a program’s dates,
staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a
trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather,
road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention,
airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE or
its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes
is not included.
10. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel an
itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including
too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes,
wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances that may make
operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will
be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of ZE’s
liability. ZE is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip
members in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or
penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport
fees, or other trip-related expenses.
11. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept any
individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
12. Limitations of Liability: This section defines ZE’s respon-
sibility with respect to all of our trips, including extensions and
independent arrangements. Please read it carefully.
ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that
they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and
suppliers providing means of transportation and/or all other
related travel services and assume no responsibility howsoever
caused for injury, loss, or damage to person or property in
connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of
God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from
quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of
any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil
disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations,
and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over
which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may
be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being
of the passengers.

The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant at any
time during the tour if he or she feels the participant is physically
incapable and/or if a participant’s continued participation will
jeopardize either the individual involved or the group. There will
be no refund given under these circumstances.
6. Scuba Diving: Limited to the first 16 Advanced Open
Water certified scuba divers who complete provided forms; due
dates strictly enforced. Must have completed two open water
dives within the 12 months prior to trip departure.
7. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limitations
for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines
or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will
apply for flights to/from/within this program. Specifications will
be provided with pre-departure materials.
As described in item 8 above, all prices are subject to change.
As described in item 10 above, in the event that an expedition
must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible for any personal
expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the program.
Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms that
limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such tickets
are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these tickets
with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators
of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship’s crew.
On advancement of deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowledges
that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and
conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.
California Seller of Travel Program Registration # 2031043-40

WHAT TO EXPECT
For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb
into and out of Zodiacs and tenders for diving and snorkeling activities and nature walks (staff
and crew members will be on hand to assist). Snorkeling and diving activities may begin from
the Zodiacs or from beaches. Opportunities for drift snorkeling and diving offer an exhila-
rating but challenging way to experience the underwater realm. You must be able to walk
moderate distances, unaided, over beaches and sometimes rough terrain. Temperatures will
range in the 80sºF, with the possibility of some days reaching the low 90sºF.

As on all Zegrahm voyages, you will travel with experienced leaders and a renowned lecture
team of naturalists and historians who will add insight to both the cultural and natural
riches you will encounter. We will mail you a complete list of recommended clothing and
a suggested reading list approximately five months prior to departure. Participants will
most enjoy the remarkable opportunities these expeditions offer if they travel with a spirit
of adventure.
© Sergey Frolov

EXPEDITION LEADERS
Especially chosen for this voyage, our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a
comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions,
and daily recaps.

John Yersin (Expedition Leader) – John’s love of travel and life on the sea evolved during
his 33 years as an industrial microbiologist in Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and Far East.
After graduating from Exeter University in England, John conducted marine, freshwater, and
terrestrial surveys; the tools of his trade—diving, hovercraft piloting, and powerboat driving—
became foundations for his present work in the travel industry. Since 1998 he has been working
on ships in the wild and pristine parts of the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

Kevin Clement – Although his specialty is subarctic ecology, Kevin’s work as a naturalist and
adventure travel guide has taken him from his home in Alaska to all seven continents. He has
worked in national parks and has guided groups in whitewater rafts, sea kayaks, and on foot.
Kevin is a director of Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions and he holds certifications in scuba diving,
swiftwater rescue, and wilderness medicine, as well as a Coast Guard Master’s license. He is
also an artist. His artwork has appeared in galleries and gift shops across Alaska and elsewhere.

Thomas Baechtold – Thomas’ career as a dive instructor, underwater cameraman, and trip
director aboard expedition ships and live-aboard dive vessels has taken him to hot spots such as
the Great Barrier Reef, many of the Pacific islands, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Belize, and
Zanzibar. He has spent the last few years exploring the world with Zegrahm Expeditions and
continues to work as a freelance photographer and videographer, publishing many of his images
in a variety of media.

Greg Homel – A birder-naturalist since early childhood, Greg now travels the world on a
full-time basis in search of rare and little-known birds and wildlife, which he presents through
digital lecture series, television, and publications. Since 1990 he has guided, educated, and
inspired travelers in over 80 countries throughout the world. Greg has personally seen over 50
percent of the planet’s roughly 9,800 bird species in the wild.

Rick Price – Rick began his career as a marine biologist in 1978, working for the British
Antarctic Survey. Life as a marine biologist sparked an interest in underwater photography
that evolved into a career as a freelance wildlife cameraman. Since the early 1990s, Rick has
filmed for the BBC Natural History Unit and The Discovery Channel—both on land and
underwater—and he has worked on David Attenborough’s documentary series, Life of Birds
and Life in the Freezer.

Kim Jane Saunders – A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate of international politics and history
and holds a master’s degree in education. She has lived in Hong Kong and Indonesia, and has
traveled extensively throughout East and Southeast Asia. She is the author of Contemporary Tie
and Dye Textiles in Indonesia and is engaged in research on tourism and handicraft production
in Southeast Asia. Currently living in Singapore, Kim is a lecturer and consultant and also
works with the travel and tourism industry, promoting awareness and appreciation for locally
produced Southeast Asian handicrafts.

Julie Christensen (Cruise Director) – During Julie’s tenure leading travelers around the world
she has visited all seven continents. Aboard a variety of expedition vessels such as Le Levant,
Le Ponant, and the Clipper Odyssey she has traveled to the Russian Far East and Alaska; the
numerous countries rimming the Mediterranean, Black, and Baltic Seas; Central America;
Micronesia and Melanesia; the Middle East; and India. During several of our past voyages,
Julie has been integral to the success of the expedition team due to her calm, decisive, and
affable nature.
 © Holly Faithfull
Reservation Form
Bali to Saigon March 13 – April 1, 2010
o Jewels of Java – Pre-voyage extension March 10 – 15, 2010
o Temples of Angkor – Post-voyage extension April 1 – 4, 2010
o Toraja – Optional Excursion March 22 & 23, 2010

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Address

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Scuba Diving: Limited to 16 Advanced Open Water (AOW) certified 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 certified scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program
(Name)

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Please complete and return this Reservation Form with your deposit of 25% per person of the program fare to:

zegr ahm expeditions

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA • tel: (206) 285-4000 or (800) 628-8747
fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com • web site: www.zeco.com

Reservation requests can also be made online at www.zeco.com.

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Saturday & Sunday, Monday & Tuesday,
416 415 516 515 BRIDGE
March 13 & 14 March 22 & 23 INFIRMARY
414 413 514 513
USA Palopo & Pare Pare, 311 412 411 512 511
310 309 409 SUITE
Sulawesi Island 410 510 509
Monday, March 15 308 307 408 407 508 507 608 607
Wednesday, March 24 306 305 406 405 506 505
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia / 304 303
606 605
404 403 504 503 604 603
Sanur At Sea 302 301 402 401 502 501 602 601
Thursday, March 25 Muara

RECEPTION
Tuesday, March 16 Sandakan
Sanur Islands of the Celebes Sea
ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR

PROMENADE

PROMENADE
Friday, March 26

SHOP
Wednesday, March 17 GYM
Tarakan, Kalimantan, SABAH DINING LIDO
Sanur / Ubud / Embark
Boneo BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ROOM
MAIN
LOUNGE LOUNGE 652 653
Clipper Odyssey 650 651
Saturday, March 27
Thursday, March 18 Sandakan, Sabah,
Satonda Island /
C E L E B E S S EA LIDO
Malaysia BAR
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LIBRARY
Sumbawa Island

& BAR
Sunday, March 28
Friday, March 19 Expedition Stop M A L AYS I A POOL

Sumba Island A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

Saturday, March 20
Komodo Island
Monday, March 29
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Monday & Tuesday, Category 2 $10,980 Suite $17,380
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March 22 & 23 CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4

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Optional Overnight Thursday, April 1 Category 3 $11,780 Single/Cat 2 $17,580
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Category 4 CATEGORY
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Single/Cat 3 $18,880
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Tiger Islands
Jakarta Satonda Island
Main Lounge Category 3 Cabin Dining Room
J AVA Komodo Island
Yogjakarta Ubud Optional Toraja Excursion: $390 per person, double occupancy; $80 single supplement.
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times
the share rate (suites not applicable).
Great Hornbill bali Denpasar
Sumba Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all
Sanur / Benoa BALI Sumbawa
Island
Island onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures,
briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities. Pre- and
MAP NOT TO SCALE
post-extensions include all of the above.
Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers
Superbly organized and executed expeditions with great attention to details and a well for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal
nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges; scuba
balanced and varied menu of activities. Local contacts, guides, and lecturers are the best! diving fees and equipment where required.
Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you
D. & A. Stutz approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of February
2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,550 for Los Angeles / Hong Kong /
clipper odyssey
Denpasar – Saigon / Hong Kong / Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.
Additional air fare for the pre-extension is $175 and for the post-extension it is $350.
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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PERMIT NO. 5260

Bali to SaigonKomodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei

U.S. POSTAGE

SEATTLE, WA
PRSRT STD

PAID
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | March 13 – April 1, 2010
with Java and Angkor extensions

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

web: www.zeco.com DEAR ADVENTURER

Our sweeping journey, from Bali to Saigon, reveals a world of fascinating cultures, luxuriant
landscapes, prismatic undersea gardens, and tropical flora, fauna, and marine life that simply

Bali to Saigon
baffle the imagination with their breadth of diversity. In a region defined more by water than
by land, our voyage aboard the intimate, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey is the ultimate way to
explore its hidden, exquisite wonders.

The ever-changing scenery presents an Equatorial cross-section of palm-fanned islets, cloud-

piercing volcanoes, lush and primeval rain forests, and a patchwork of emerald rice fields.

Komodo • Sulawesi • Borneo • Brunei For photographers, the nuances of light during the course of a day add depth and drama to
every composition.

with Java and Angkor extensions Culturally the rewards of this journey are both numerous and wondrous. Our time in Bali
© Natalia Baechtold
coincides with the celebration of Nyepi, Balinese New Year, and we arrive the previous day
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey to share in the exuberant parades where evil spirits are set aflame before the island quiets and
March 13 – April 1, 2010 ushers in the traditional day of silence. We also view the fabled craftsmanship of Balinese
artists: wood carvings, batik, and silver jewelry. As we sail into the Flores Sea, the people of
munications system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any
outdoor pool, massage room, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The
Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-
have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music

Sumba proudly display their ikats, beautiful hand-woven tapestries. On Sulawesi, we offer an
Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecom-
Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym,
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for expedition

dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabins

optional overnight excursion to the inland mountain villages of the Toraja people —whose
size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper
Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.
system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the

boat-shaped houses and hillside cave tombs, protected by life-size effigies, offer a look at a
hidden world that defies comparison to our own. And, as we cruise up the eastern edge of
Borneo, a stop in Kalimantan bring us to a traditional Dayak village where its people, dressed
in exquisitely beaded costumes, illustrate ancestral stories through songs and dances.

In the deep waters of the Banda and Flores Seas lies the Wallacea region, an invisible north-
south demarcation line that divides Indonesia into two major biological realms and endows
it with the world’s most unusual mixes of flora, fauna, and marine species that number in
the thousands—making wildlife viewing and snorkeling and diving voyage highlights. View
the world’s largest lizard—the gargantuan Komodo dragon—close-up in its native habitat.
Watch agile orangutans swinging effortlessly through Borneo’s jungle canopy at the Sepilok
Cover: snorkeler © Wolfgang Kaehler; ikat, orangutan, local woman © Natalia Baechtold

Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. And scout for some of the numerous species of birds, such
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

as sulphur-crested cockatoos and megapodes as we explore rain forests, volcanic landscapes,

THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY

and beaches. The region’s clear warm waters showcase a dazzling array of pristine reefs
sheltering an astonishing variety of marine life from anemones to giant tridacna clams.

I hope you’ll join our team of outstanding leaders and expert lecturers as we explore this
magical, mystical region at the westernmost edge of the Pacific.

Warmest regards,

Jon Nicholson
President

PRESENTED BY ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS

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