The Amazon: A Natural History Tour, 2003
Tour Information Sheet


Dates: June 19-29, 2003
Departures: Miami International Airport
Varig flight # 8819, departing at 9:30 pm
Price: $3,270.00
Included:
  • Round trip airfare Miami-Manaus, Brazil (currently $1,066.55, subject to change)
  • Transfers to and from airport in Manaus
  • Accommodations on board Amazon river boat (double occupancy)
  • All meals other than as noted below
  • Field trips, admissions, and guides' services
Not Included:
  • Round trip transportation to departure city (Miami)
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Brazilian airport departure tax
  • Beverages
  • Meals purchased while travelling to or from Manaus or on personal excursions not included in the itinerary
  • Tips for local guides and boat crew
Tour Leaders:
  • Dr. Scott Mori, Senior Curator, Institute of Systematic Botany, NYBG
  • Carol Gracie, Neotropical Tour Coordinator, NYBG
  • Dr. Amy Berkov, Entomologist, CUNY
Reservations: Please return the reservation form to Carol Gracie with a deposit check payable to The New York Botanical Garden in the amount of $400.00. Early reservations are advised as space is limited to 18 registrants.
Carol Gracie
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, New York 10458-5126
Payment Schedule: $ 400.00 Deposit due at time of registration
$ 800.00 Second payment due by Friday, March 7, 2003
$2,070.00 Final payment due by Friday, April 4, 2003

All checks should be made payable to The New York Botanical Garden and sent to Carol Gracie at the address above.
Cancellation &
Refund Policy:		 The initial $400.00 deposit is non-refundable. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel cancellation insurance. At the time of receipt of written notice of cancellation, the following additional penalties will be withheld:
 
Proir to March 7, 2003 $200.00
March 7 - April 4, 2003 $400.00
After April 4, 2003 100% of land cost
 International airfare is subject to standard refund policy of the carrier.
Additional Information: Registrants will be sent information on travel arrangements and documents, health requirements, and suggested reading and packing lists.  For additional information, please call Carol Gracie at (718) 817-8647 or e-mail cgracie@nybg.org.

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