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Enclosed is my deposit for $ ___________($750 per person on main and $250 for extension) to hold
____ place(s) on the the Classic Adventure to Belize departing on June 19, 2015.
Cost is $3,895 per person, double occupancy, land only. Additional international air from Cincinnati is
$1,290, including departure taxes & fuel surcharges. (Subject to change).
Final payment due date is March 16, 2015. All final payments are required to be made by check or money order only.
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BELIZE
Reefs, Rainforests & Mayan Ruins
J une
19 T o
28, 2015
Travel to where the colorful plumage of tropical birds accentuates the vine encrusted stone edifices of
Central America’s Mayan past. Explore the only sanctuary to be dedicated to the solitary and elusive jaguar while your eyes feast on the multitude of exotic tropical birdlife that Belize has to offer. Visit
Xunantunich, once a hub of Mayan civilization, now a magnificent ruin, whose central pyramid stands amid the cacophony of the living jungle. Explore the underworld in the caves of Xibalba in Belize, and
Tikal, Guatemala, where the Mayans built a temple believed to be a portal to a spiritual underworld.
At all times you are surrounded by the incessant calls of thriving birdlife accompanied by the ancient voices of the region’s Mayan past.
Join Us for a Travel Night On This Exciting Destination!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:00 PM
Harold C. Schott Education Center, Cincinnati Zoo
To RSVP please contact Christina Anderson at 513-487-3318
Or e-mail christina.a@cincinnatizoo.org
Admission And Parking Are Complimentary
Please Park In The Education Parking Lot On Erkenbrecker Avenue
Light refreshments will be served

YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 ~ CINCINNATI/BELIZE CITY/PLACENCIA
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (D)
Your birding adventure begins as you board your flight in Cincinnati to Belize, via Atlanta. Arrive into Belize City in the morning. After customs, your light aircraft takes you to Placencia situated on the Caribbean seacoast, where the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or take a refreshing dip in the Caribbean before your welcome dinner.
DAY 2 ~ COCKSCOMB JAGUAR PRESERVE
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L)
Begin your Belize adventure and visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary which is 150 square miles of tropical forest and the world’s only jaguar preserve. Cockscomb also boasts some 300 recorded species of bird. Look for the Keel-billed Toucan, the national bird of Belize, while walking along the park’s extensive trail network .
DAY 3 ~ PLACENCIA/MONKEY RIVER
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L )
Today, take a boat ride through the emerald green waters of the Monkey River for excellent opportunities to observe birds within the trees that line its banks, where you may see an Anhinga drying its wings after a plunge, or a colorful Slaty-tailed Trogon making a meal of a grub. Howler monkeys use the trees as an arboreal highway and can be seen leaping from tree-to-tree. This day incudes a breathtaking and informative guided walk through the rainforest and a traditional Creole lunch in the village of Monkey River.
DAY 4 ~ MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE RESERVE/XUNANTUNICH
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B,L)
Your three-hour drive takes you to Cayo District where you settle into your lodge. In the afternoon, discover
Xunantunich, a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period, where the pyramid “El Castillo” (The
Castle) is believed to date from the 9th Century AD, still stands amid the lush jungle foliage. You may enjoy a sighting of a White-whiskered Puffbird or one of the several species of parrot that reside here. Explore the dome of Rio Frio – the largest cave in the country, in what is believed to be the largest cave system in Central
America. A true nature lodge located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, your cabana is situated within a
300-acre private reserve encompassing the site of an ancient Maya Plazeula group.
DAYS 5/6 ~ BARTON CREEK/AGUACATE LAGOON/BELIZE BOTANICAL GARDENS
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B; B,L)
Today’s adventure takes you off road to the Barton Creek Cave system. In canoes equipped with high powered lights, gently paddle along the river into the cave system known as Xibalba – Mayan for underworld. Your afternoon is spent bird-watching while exploring Pook’s Hill and its pristine nature trails, a birder’s paradise, with over 300 recorded bird species. The next day, wake up early and travel to Aguacate Lagoon Reserve where you will take a short jungle hike to reach the small Mayan site of Aguacate. Common sightings may include jacamars, trogons, puff-birds, guans, and in the water Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Night Herons,
Anhingas and Neotropic Cormorants. Continue on to the Belize Botanic Gardens home to some 200 native species of orchids.
DAY 7 ~ TIKAL, GUATEMALA
VILLA MAYA. (B,L)
Travel into Guatemala and to Tikal, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites. Visit the Great
Plaza (Temples I & II and the ball court) believed to have been built around 700 A.D. Next, visit Mundo Perdido, the oldest of all the complexes found in Tikal, to see Temple IV built around 741 AD, which was the tallest structure in North America prior to the development of skyscrapers in the 1800’s. Tikal is a national park and in addition to its exemplary archeological treasures, the park offers world-class birding within a protected rainforest. Your home for the night is located in a vast private nature reserve on the shores of lagoons. Your spacious bungalow is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. In its private reserve the hotel boasts a refuge for conservation and breeding of white-tailed deer, tepezcuintle, Scarlet Macaw and peccary.
DAYS 8/9 ~ BELIZE ZOO/COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY/LAMANAI
LAMANAI OUTPOST LODGE. (B,D; B,L,D)
Cross back into Belize and visit the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center which cares for over 125 indigenous animals, many of them rescued. Then it’s on to the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS), a project in voluntary grassroots conservation established to protect the endangered black howler monkey while promoting economic development. Finally arrive at your home for the next two nights which sits on the shores of New
River Lagoon. Explore the 3,000 year old temples of Lamanai or enjoy hiking in the jungle where you may encounter howler and spider monkey, peccary, coatimundi, some 270 species of birds, and perhaps the tracks of the elusive jaguar and ocelot – or even a fleeting glimpse of the big cats themselves. Other activities include a dawn walk in the jungle, sunset cocktail cruise, and a nature walk at night by spotlight.
DAY 10 ~ LAMANAI/BELIZE CITY/ATLANTA/CINCINNATI
(B)
Transfer back to Belize City for your flight home, carrying with you many fond memories of your Belizean adventure.
Your Optional Extension to Ambergris Caye
Your beach extension will take you to one of the premier spots to enjoy the wonders of the world’s second largest reef. Head to the sleepy town of San Pedro and your elegant hotel. THE VICTORIA HOUSE offers guests extensive gardens, a large beachfront, excellent restaurant, spa and bar, and a relaxed and scenic setting but with easy access by road to town and the many restaurants and shops. While here, you’ll enjoy two full-day tours – to Caye
Caulker and Rocky Point – both areas to snorkel, dive, and discover the abundant coral and sea life.
Your Journey Costs
June 19 to 28, 2015 prices per person:
• $3,895 land only, double occupancy.
• $995 single supplement.
• $1,290 estimated international airfare from
Cincinnati, including airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Your Extension Costs
Departs July 1, 2015 prices per person:
• $1,995 land only, double occupancy.
• $795 single supplement.
Your Journey Includes
• Superior accommodations as indicated or best available.
• Breakfast daily. Other meals as per itinerary.
• Flights within Belize as per itinerary: Belize City to Placencia on the main trip; Belize City roundtrip to San Pedro on the extension.
• All transfers by private motor coach.
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and with meals.
• Cincinnati Zoo escort will accompany the group with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• Professional Naturalist birding guide with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.
• All park entry fees.
• Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallets.
MEXICO Lamanai Ambergis Caye
Barton Creek Belize City
Tikal
Xunantunich
BELIZE
Placencia
GUATEMALA
Post-Extension
Destination
Destination
Entry/Departure
Main route
Post-Extension route
HONDURAS
For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact
Lori Charles at Classic Escapes
800.627.1244 loric@classicescapes.com
Conditions of Travel
HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form and and send it, along with the relevant deposit as shown, to: Classic
Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd. Woodside, NY 11377. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us.
RATES : All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of
September 22, 2014, and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of 10 passengers traveling together.
The right is reserved to levy a surcharge if minimum is not met, but that is rarely done. We will do our utmost to keep to the prices as published. Should increases be forced on us by airlines, exchange rates, etc., we reserve the right to surcharge.
INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or traveling companions.
Please visit the website to obtain the enrollment form – http://www.travelguard.com/classiescapes/. For any questions you may have on insurance, contact Travel Guard at 1-866-385-4839.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and, without restricting the generality of the aforegoing, shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition, the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any safari being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.
The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour:
• Up to 95 days prior to departure, $250 handling fee.
• 95-75 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.
• 74-60 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost.
• Less than 60 days prior to departure, no refund is possible.
These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines.
“The most remarkable reef in the
West Indies.”
– Charles Darwin

YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 ~ CINCINNATI/BELIZE CITY/PLACENCIA
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (D)
Your birding adventure begins as you board your flight in Cincinnati to Belize, via Atlanta. Arrive into Belize City in the morning. After customs, your light aircraft takes you to Placencia situated on the Caribbean seacoast, where the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or take a refreshing dip in the Caribbean before your welcome dinner.
DAY 2 ~ COCKSCOMB JAGUAR PRESERVE
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L)
Begin your Belize adventure and visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary which is 150 square miles of tropical forest and the world’s only jaguar preserve. Cockscomb also boasts some 300 recorded species of bird. Look for the Keel-billed Toucan, the national bird of Belize, while walking along the park’s extensive trail network .
DAY 3 ~ PLACENCIA/MONKEY RIVER
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L )
Today, take a boat ride through the emerald green waters of the Monkey River for excellent opportunities to observe birds within the trees that line its banks, where you may see an Anhinga drying its wings after a plunge, or a colorful Slaty-tailed Trogon making a meal of a grub. Howler monkeys use the trees as an arboreal highway and can be seen leaping from tree-to-tree. This day incudes a breathtaking and informative guided walk through the rainforest and a traditional Creole lunch in the village of Monkey River.
DAY 4 ~ MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE RESERVE/XUNANTUNICH
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B,L)
Your three-hour drive takes you to Cayo District where you settle into your lodge. In the afternoon, discover
Xunantunich, a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period, where the pyramid “El Castillo” (The
Castle) is believed to date from the 9th Century AD, still stands amid the lush jungle foliage. You may enjoy a sighting of a White-whiskered Puffbird or one of the several species of parrot that reside here. Explore the dome of Rio Frio – the largest cave in the country, in what is believed to be the largest cave system in Central
America. A true nature lodge located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, your cabana is situated within a
300-acre private reserve encompassing the site of an ancient Maya Plazeula group.
DAYS 5/6 ~ BARTON CREEK/AGUACATE LAGOON/BELIZE BOTANICAL GARDENS
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B; B,L)
Today’s adventure takes you off road to the Barton Creek Cave system. In canoes equipped with high powered lights, gently paddle along the river into the cave system known as Xibalba – Mayan for underworld. Your afternoon is spent bird-watching while exploring Pook’s Hill and its pristine nature trails, a birder’s paradise, with over 300 recorded bird species. The next day, wake up early and travel to Aguacate Lagoon Reserve where you will take a short jungle hike to reach the small Mayan site of Aguacate. Common sightings may include jacamars, trogons, puff-birds, guans, and in the water Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Night Herons,
Anhingas and Neotropic Cormorants. Continue on to the Belize Botanic Gardens home to some 200 native species of orchids.
DAY 7 ~ TIKAL, GUATEMALA
VILLA MAYA. (B,L)
Travel into Guatemala and to Tikal, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites. Visit the Great
Plaza (Temples I & II and the ball court) believed to have been built around 700 A.D. Next, visit Mundo Perdido, the oldest of all the complexes found in Tikal, to see Temple IV built around 741 AD, which was the tallest structure in North America prior to the development of skyscrapers in the 1800’s. Tikal is a national park and in addition to its exemplary archeological treasures, the park offers world-class birding within a protected rainforest. Your home for the night is located in a vast private nature reserve on the shores of lagoons. Your spacious bungalow is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. In its private reserve the hotel boasts a refuge for conservation and breeding of white-tailed deer, tepezcuintle, Scarlet Macaw and peccary.
DAYS 8/9 ~ BELIZE ZOO/COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY/LAMANAI
LAMANAI OUTPOST LODGE. (B,D; B,L,D)
Cross back into Belize and visit the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center which cares for over 125 indigenous animals, many of them rescued. Then it’s on to the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS), a project in voluntary grassroots conservation established to protect the endangered black howler monkey while promoting economic development. Finally arrive at your home for the next two nights which sits on the shores of New
River Lagoon. Explore the 3,000 year old temples of Lamanai or enjoy hiking in the jungle where you may encounter howler and spider monkey, peccary, coatimundi, some 270 species of birds, and perhaps the tracks of the elusive jaguar and ocelot – or even a fleeting glimpse of the big cats themselves. Other activities include a dawn walk in the jungle, sunset cocktail cruise, and a nature walk at night by spotlight.
DAY 10 ~ LAMANAI/BELIZE CITY/ATLANTA/CINCINNATI
(B)
Transfer back to Belize City for your flight home, carrying with you many fond memories of your Belizean adventure.
Your Optional Extension to Ambergris Caye
Your beach extension will take you to one of the premier spots to enjoy the wonders of the world’s second largest reef. Head to the sleepy town of San Pedro and your elegant hotel. THE VICTORIA HOUSE offers guests extensive gardens, a large beachfront, excellent restaurant, spa and bar, and a relaxed and scenic setting but with easy access by road to town and the many restaurants and shops. While here, you’ll enjoy two full-day tours – to Caye
Caulker and Rocky Point – both areas to snorkel, dive, and discover the abundant coral and sea life.
Your Journey Costs
June 19 to 28, 2015 prices per person:
• $3,895 land only, double occupancy.
• $995 single supplement.
• $1,290 estimated international airfare from
Cincinnati, including airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Your Extension Costs
Departs July 1, 2015 prices per person:
• $1,995 land only, double occupancy.
• $795 single supplement.
Your Journey Includes
• Superior accommodations as indicated or best available.
• Breakfast daily. Other meals as per itinerary.
• Flights within Belize as per itinerary: Belize City to Placencia on the main trip; Belize City roundtrip to San Pedro on the extension.
• All transfers by private motor coach.
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and with meals.
• Cincinnati Zoo escort will accompany the group with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• Professional Naturalist birding guide with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.
• All park entry fees.
• Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallets.
MEXICO Lamanai Ambergis Caye
Barton Creek Belize City
Tikal
Xunantunich
BELIZE
Placencia
GUATEMALA
Post-Extension
Destination
Destination
Entry/Departure
Main route
Post-Extension route
HONDURAS
For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact
Lori Charles at Classic Escapes
800.627.1244 loric@classicescapes.com
Conditions of Travel
HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form and and send it, along with the relevant deposit as shown, to: Classic
Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd. Woodside, NY 11377. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us.
RATES : All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of
September 22, 2014, and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of 10 passengers traveling together.
The right is reserved to levy a surcharge if minimum is not met, but that is rarely done. We will do our utmost to keep to the prices as published. Should increases be forced on us by airlines, exchange rates, etc., we reserve the right to surcharge.
INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or traveling companions.
Please visit the website to obtain the enrollment form – http://www.travelguard.com/classiescapes/. For any questions you may have on insurance, contact Travel Guard at 1-866-385-4839.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and, without restricting the generality of the aforegoing, shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition, the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any safari being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.
The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour:
• Up to 95 days prior to departure, $250 handling fee.
• 95-75 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.
• 74-60 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost.
• Less than 60 days prior to departure, no refund is possible.
These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines.
“The most remarkable reef in the
West Indies.”
– Charles Darwin

YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 ~ CINCINNATI/BELIZE CITY/PLACENCIA
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (D)
Your birding adventure begins as you board your flight in Cincinnati to Belize, via Atlanta. Arrive into Belize City in the morning. After customs, your light aircraft takes you to Placencia situated on the Caribbean seacoast, where the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or take a refreshing dip in the Caribbean before your welcome dinner.
DAY 2 ~ COCKSCOMB JAGUAR PRESERVE
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L)
Begin your Belize adventure and visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary which is 150 square miles of tropical forest and the world’s only jaguar preserve. Cockscomb also boasts some 300 recorded species of bird. Look for the Keel-billed Toucan, the national bird of Belize, while walking along the park’s extensive trail network .
DAY 3 ~ PLACENCIA/MONKEY RIVER
GREEN PARROT RESORT. (B,L )
Today, take a boat ride through the emerald green waters of the Monkey River for excellent opportunities to observe birds within the trees that line its banks, where you may see an Anhinga drying its wings after a plunge, or a colorful Slaty-tailed Trogon making a meal of a grub. Howler monkeys use the trees as an arboreal highway and can be seen leaping from tree-to-tree. This day incudes a breathtaking and informative guided walk through the rainforest and a traditional Creole lunch in the village of Monkey River.
DAY 4 ~ MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE RESERVE/XUNANTUNICH
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B,L)
Your three-hour drive takes you to Cayo District where you settle into your lodge. In the afternoon, discover
Xunantunich, a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period, where the pyramid “El Castillo” (The
Castle) is believed to date from the 9th Century AD, still stands amid the lush jungle foliage. You may enjoy a sighting of a White-whiskered Puffbird or one of the several species of parrot that reside here. Explore the dome of Rio Frio – the largest cave in the country, in what is believed to be the largest cave system in Central
America. A true nature lodge located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, your cabana is situated within a
300-acre private reserve encompassing the site of an ancient Maya Plazeula group.
DAYS 5/6 ~ BARTON CREEK/AGUACATE LAGOON/BELIZE BOTANICAL GARDENS
POOKS HILL LODGE. (B; B,L)
Today’s adventure takes you off road to the Barton Creek Cave system. In canoes equipped with high powered lights, gently paddle along the river into the cave system known as Xibalba – Mayan for underworld. Your afternoon is spent bird-watching while exploring Pook’s Hill and its pristine nature trails, a birder’s paradise, with over 300 recorded bird species. The next day, wake up early and travel to Aguacate Lagoon Reserve where you will take a short jungle hike to reach the small Mayan site of Aguacate. Common sightings may include jacamars, trogons, puff-birds, guans, and in the water Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Night Herons,
Anhingas and Neotropic Cormorants. Continue on to the Belize Botanic Gardens home to some 200 native species of orchids.
DAY 7 ~ TIKAL, GUATEMALA
VILLA MAYA. (B,L)
Travel into Guatemala and to Tikal, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites. Visit the Great
Plaza (Temples I & II and the ball court) believed to have been built around 700 A.D. Next, visit Mundo Perdido, the oldest of all the complexes found in Tikal, to see Temple IV built around 741 AD, which was the tallest structure in North America prior to the development of skyscrapers in the 1800’s. Tikal is a national park and in addition to its exemplary archeological treasures, the park offers world-class birding within a protected rainforest. Your home for the night is located in a vast private nature reserve on the shores of lagoons. Your spacious bungalow is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. In its private reserve the hotel boasts a refuge for conservation and breeding of white-tailed deer, tepezcuintle, Scarlet Macaw and peccary.
DAYS 8/9 ~ BELIZE ZOO/COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY/LAMANAI
LAMANAI OUTPOST LODGE. (B,D; B,L,D)
Cross back into Belize and visit the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center which cares for over 125 indigenous animals, many of them rescued. Then it’s on to the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS), a project in voluntary grassroots conservation established to protect the endangered black howler monkey while promoting economic development. Finally arrive at your home for the next two nights which sits on the shores of New
River Lagoon. Explore the 3,000 year old temples of Lamanai or enjoy hiking in the jungle where you may encounter howler and spider monkey, peccary, coatimundi, some 270 species of birds, and perhaps the tracks of the elusive jaguar and ocelot – or even a fleeting glimpse of the big cats themselves. Other activities include a dawn walk in the jungle, sunset cocktail cruise, and a nature walk at night by spotlight.
DAY 10 ~ LAMANAI/BELIZE CITY/ATLANTA/CINCINNATI
(B)
Transfer back to Belize City for your flight home, carrying with you many fond memories of your Belizean adventure.
Your Optional Extension to Ambergris Caye
Your beach extension will take you to one of the premier spots to enjoy the wonders of the world’s second largest reef. Head to the sleepy town of San Pedro and your elegant hotel. THE VICTORIA HOUSE offers guests extensive gardens, a large beachfront, excellent restaurant, spa and bar, and a relaxed and scenic setting but with easy access by road to town and the many restaurants and shops. While here, you’ll enjoy two full-day tours – to Caye
Caulker and Rocky Point – both areas to snorkel, dive, and discover the abundant coral and sea life.
Your Journey Costs
June 19 to 28, 2015 prices per person:
• $3,895 land only, double occupancy.
• $995 single supplement.
• $1,290 estimated international airfare from
Cincinnati, including airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Your Extension Costs
Departs July 1, 2015 prices per person:
• $1,995 land only, double occupancy.
• $795 single supplement.
Your Journey Includes
• Superior accommodations as indicated or best available.
• Breakfast daily. Other meals as per itinerary.
• Flights within Belize as per itinerary: Belize City to Placencia on the main trip; Belize City roundtrip to San Pedro on the extension.
• All transfers by private motor coach.
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and with meals.
• Cincinnati Zoo escort will accompany the group with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• Professional Naturalist birding guide with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.
• All park entry fees.
• Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallets.
MEXICO Lamanai Ambergis Caye
Barton Creek Belize City
Tikal
Xunantunich
BELIZE
Placencia
GUATEMALA
Post-Extension
Destination
Destination
Entry/Departure
Main route
Post-Extension route
HONDURAS
For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact
Lori Charles at Classic Escapes
800.627.1244 loric@classicescapes.com
Conditions of Travel
HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form and and send it, along with the relevant deposit as shown, to: Classic
Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd. Woodside, NY 11377. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us.
RATES : All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of
September 22, 2014, and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of 10 passengers traveling together.
The right is reserved to levy a surcharge if minimum is not met, but that is rarely done. We will do our utmost to keep to the prices as published. Should increases be forced on us by airlines, exchange rates, etc., we reserve the right to surcharge.
INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or traveling companions.
Please visit the website to obtain the enrollment form – http://www.travelguard.com/classiescapes/. For any questions you may have on insurance, contact Travel Guard at 1-866-385-4839.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and, without restricting the generality of the aforegoing, shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition, the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any safari being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.
The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour:
• Up to 95 days prior to departure, $250 handling fee.
• 95-75 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.
• 74-60 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost.
• Less than 60 days prior to departure, no refund is possible.
These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines.
“The most remarkable reef in the
West Indies.”
– Charles Darwin

BOOK BY JAN. 31 st
AND SAVE $500 PER COUPLE
RESERVATION FORM: Please Print TOUR CODE: 15SAZ0619/CINCY
Enclosed is my deposit for $ ___________($750 per person on main and $250 for extension) to hold
____ place(s) on the the Classic Adventure to Belize departing on June 19, 2015.
Cost is $3,895 per person, double occupancy, land only. Additional international air from Cincinnati is
$1,290, including departure taxes & fuel surcharges. (Subject to change).
Final payment due date is March 16, 2015. All final payments are required to be made by check or money order only.
I would like to charge my deposit to my credit card: o MasterCard o Visa o Discover o American Express
Name on Card ___________________________Credit Card Number _____________________EXP______CVN____
NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms.________________________________________
NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms.________________________________________
NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1)_____________________________________
2)_____________________________________
STREET ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________
CITY:____________________________________________STATE:______________ZIP:______________
PHONE NUMBERS: HOME: ( )________________________ OFFICE: ( )___________________
MOBILE: ( )________________________ FAX: ( )_______________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ o The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o One Bed o Two Beds o I am sharing with ________________________________________________(form sent separately) o I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if one cannot be located for me by the final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker o I/we wish to participate in the optional post extension to Ambergris Caye for an additional fee of
$1,995 per person.
o I/we desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost: o $995 for main trip o $795 for post extension o Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Cincinnati. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.) o I/We will make own air arrangements and will provide you with an itinerary before trip departure.
I/WE HAVE READ THE CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL ON THIS BROCHURE AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE
TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN:
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________
Please send and make checks payable to:
Classic Escapes
58-25 Queens Boulevard
Woodside, NY 11377
3400 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio, 45220 PHOTO CREDITS: Classic Escapes; Gerry Ellis@GLOBIO.org; ©Rockworth |Dreamstime.
com; ©BBourdages |Fotolia.com; © Jeremy Beeler|Dreamstime.com
©Stephanierousseau |Dreamstime.com.
Classic Escapes protects our planet.
BOOK BY
JAN. 31 st
AND SAVE
$500 PER COUPLE
BELIZE
Reefs, Rainforests & Mayan Ruins
J une
19 T o
28, 2015
Travel to where the colorful plumage of tropical birds accentuates the vine encrusted stone edifices of
Central America’s Mayan past. Explore the only sanctuary to be dedicated to the solitary and elusive jaguar while your eyes feast on the multitude of exotic tropical birdlife that Belize has to offer. Visit
Xunantunich, once a hub of Mayan civilization, now a magnificent ruin, whose central pyramid stands amid the cacophony of the living jungle. Explore the underworld in the caves of Xibalba in Belize, and
Tikal, Guatemala, where the Mayans built a temple believed to be a portal to a spiritual underworld.
At all times you are surrounded by the incessant calls of thriving birdlife accompanied by the ancient voices of the region’s Mayan past.
Join Us for a Travel Night On This Exciting Destination!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:00 PM
Harold C. Schott Education Center, Cincinnati Zoo
To RSVP please contact Christina Anderson at 513-487-3318
Or e-mail christina.a@cincinnatizoo.org
Admission And Parking Are Complimentary
Please Park In The Education Parking Lot On Erkenbrecker Avenue
Light refreshments will be served

BOOK BY JAN. 31 st
AND SAVE $500 PER COUPLE
RESERVATION FORM: Please Print TOUR CODE: 15SAZ0619/CINCY
Enclosed is my deposit for $ ___________($750 per person on main and $250 for extension) to hold
____ place(s) on the the Classic Adventure to Belize departing on June 19, 2015.
Cost is $3,895 per person, double occupancy, land only. Additional international air from Cincinnati is
$1,290, including departure taxes & fuel surcharges. (Subject to change).
Final payment due date is March 16, 2015. All final payments are required to be made by check or money order only.
I would like to charge my deposit to my credit card: o MasterCard o Visa o Discover o American Express
Name on Card ___________________________Credit Card Number _____________________EXP______CVN____
NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms.________________________________________
NAME (as it appears on passport): o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms.________________________________________
NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1)_____________________________________
2)_____________________________________
STREET ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________
CITY:____________________________________________STATE:______________ZIP:______________
PHONE NUMBERS: HOME: ( )________________________ OFFICE: ( )___________________
MOBILE: ( )________________________ FAX: ( )_______________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ o The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o One Bed o Two Beds o I am sharing with ________________________________________________(form sent separately) o I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if one cannot be located for me by the final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker o I/we wish to participate in the optional post extension to Ambergris Caye for an additional fee of
$1,995 per person.
o I/we desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost: o $995 for main trip o $795 for post extension o Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Cincinnati. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.) o I/We will make own air arrangements and will provide you with an itinerary before trip departure.
I/WE HAVE READ THE CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL ON THIS BROCHURE AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE
TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN:
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________
Please send and make checks payable to:
Classic Escapes
58-25 Queens Boulevard
Woodside, NY 11377
3400 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio, 45220 PHOTO CREDITS: Classic Escapes; Gerry Ellis@GLOBIO.org; ©Rockworth |Dreamstime.
com; ©BBourdages |Fotolia.com; © Jeremy Beeler|Dreamstime.com
©Stephanierousseau |Dreamstime.com.
Classic Escapes protects our planet.
BOOK BY
JAN. 31 st
AND SAVE
$500 PER COUPLE
BELIZE
Reefs, Rainforests & Mayan Ruins
J une
19 T o
28, 2015
Travel to where the colorful plumage of tropical birds accentuates the vine encrusted stone edifices of
Central America’s Mayan past. Explore the only sanctuary to be dedicated to the solitary and elusive jaguar while your eyes feast on the multitude of exotic tropical birdlife that Belize has to offer. Visit
Xunantunich, once a hub of Mayan civilization, now a magnificent ruin, whose central pyramid stands amid the cacophony of the living jungle. Explore the underworld in the caves of Xibalba in Belize, and
Tikal, Guatemala, where the Mayans built a temple believed to be a portal to a spiritual underworld.
At all times you are surrounded by the incessant calls of thriving birdlife accompanied by the ancient voices of the region’s Mayan past.
Join Us for a Travel Night On This Exciting Destination!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:00 PM
Harold C. Schott Education Center, Cincinnati Zoo
To RSVP please contact Christina Anderson at 513-487-3318
Or e-mail christina.a@cincinnatizoo.org
Admission And Parking Are Complimentary
Please Park In The Education Parking Lot On Erkenbrecker Avenue
Light refreshments will be served