Limited to just fourteen participants June 6 13, 2015

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1 Alaska Air Safari The Very Best of the Last Frontier Limited to just fourteen participants June 6 13, 2015

2 ON THIS EXCLUSIVE HBS PROGRAM to Alaska s top wilderness areas and wildlife sanctuaries, travel conveniently and efficiently by float plane and helicopter, and stay in two of the best wilderness lodges in the state for activities and gourmet dining. Your air safari will take you near the slopes of Mt. McKinley, to a stop along the iconic Iditarod Trail, and to a bear reserve at Redoubt Bay. Look for a fascinating diversity of wildlife from the marine mammals on the coast (seals, sea lions, whales, orcas) to the charismatic mega-fauna in the interior (moose, caribou, grizzlies, wolves, foxes). Experience Alaska to the fullest with activities such as flight-seeing, hiking, fly-fishing, kayaking, snowshoeing and dog sledding. Land Air Winterlake Lodge ALASKA Tutka Bay Lodge Homer Mt. McKinley Anchorage Alyeska Resort GULF OF ALASKA Why Travel with HBS Alumni? HBS Alumni trips provide special access to people and places most travelers never see and include activities such as lectures with cultural experts, naturalists, and historians, as well as receptions with local HBS alumni and business leaders. BESPOKE PROVENCE BISTRO BIKING SEP 3 8, 2015 Study Leader Longtime Alaska resident Fran Ulmer has spent 30 years in public service at the local, state, and national levels. She is currently chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, appointed by President Obama in March Other Upcoming HBS Trips PAN-AFRICAN EXPLORATION: FOLLOWING THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY BY PRIVATE PLANE SEP 15 OCT 4, 2015 In June 2010, President Obama appointed her to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. From 2007 to 2011, Ms. Ulmer was chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Ms. Ulmer served as an elected official for 18 years as the mayor of Juneau, as a state representative, and as Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. She also spent time as Director of Policy Development for the state of Alaska. She currently sits on the National Parks Conservation Association Board and the Nature Conservancy INDIA S PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR & AJANTA CAVES NOV 12 24, 2015 Board, and she has joined dozens of nonprofit and government boards and commissions in Alaska such as the Denali Commission, Commonwealth North, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Alaska Gas Pipeline Committee, and many more. Ms. Ulmer earned a J.D. cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and has been a fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is married to retired attorney Bill Council, and they have two adult children and one grandson.

3 Schedule By Day B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, R=Reception SATURDAY, JUNE 6 INDEPENDENT ARRIVALS / ANCHORAGE Arrive Anchorage by early afternoon. Privately transfer to the Anchorage Museum to explore with a private docent; Enjoy a world-class museum with exhibits devoted to the cultures, imagination and innovative spirit of the people of Alaska. Welcome dinner at Crow s Nest Restaurant overlooking Cook Inlet. Overnight: Captain Cook Hotel (D) SUNDAY, JUNE 7 DENALI / WINTERLAKE LODGE Mt. McKinley flight-seeing in the morning. Continue by float plane to Winterlake Lodge along Alaska s famed Iditarod Trail in the foothills just south of Mt. McKinley. Hike the Iditarod Trail, take a garden tour, cooking class, fly casting class or stretch class; paddle a canoe and enjoy wine tasting before dinner. Overnight: Winterlake Lodge (B, L, D) MONDAY, JUNE 8 & TUESDAY, JUNE 9 WINTERLAKE LODGE Helicopter adventures to Canyon Creek for fly fishing and wildlife viewing and to Winterlake Lodge s glacier camp in the Tordrillo Mountain area for glacier dog sledding, snowshoeing, sledding and hiking. At the Winterlake Lodge enjoy cooking classes, wine tastings and a complimentary massage. Overnight: Winterlake Lodge (B, L, D) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 BEAR VIEWING / TUTKA BAY LODGE Depart by float plane for a morning of bear viewing at a bear reserve along the remote western shore of Cook Inlet. Watch as the bears fish for salmon or cavort with their cubs. Or, opt for a few hours of Sockeye Salmon fishing at Redoubt Bay. Continue by float plane to Tutka Bay Lodge. Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge (B, L, D) THURSDAY, JUNE 11 TUTKA BAY Enjoy a day of yoga, hikes in the lush rainforest, cooking classes, kayaking, and wine tasting at the serene Tutka Bay Lodge. Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge (B, L, D) FRIDAY, JUNE 12 HOMER SPIT / ALYESKA RESORT Explore local shops and enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Homer Spit. En route to the Alyeska Resort, stop at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitors Center, the charming town of Kenai, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the award-winning Seven Glaciers Restaurant. Overnight: Alyeska Resort (B, L, D) SATURDAY, JUNE 13 INDEPENDENT DEPARTURES After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage Airport for independent departures to home cities. (B) On the cover: A brown bear rests near the Iditarod Trail At right, top to bottom: A curious moose breaks for a snack; One of the many breathtaking views from Homer Spit; A Horned Puffin waves hello; Denali National Park in the summer SUNDAY, JUNE 14 POST-TOUR EXTENSION Optionally extend your stay and cruise the beautiful Prince William Sound. Contact Us The Harvard Alumni Association is handling the registrations for this trip. For more information please call Harvard Travels at or , or alumni_travel@hbs.edu. To make a reservation, see the Reservation Form on the last page.

4 Accommodation Info CAPTAIN COOK HOTEL Alaska s Hotel Captain Cook is Anchorage s only true luxury hotel, and is Alaska s only member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. All guestroom and suite accommodations command majestic and panoramic views of the Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountains. WINTERLAKE LODGE Situated near the western edge of the Alaska Range, Winterlake Lodge offers seclusion and spectacular scenery. Views of the Trimble Glacier and the beginnings of the Rainy Pass are visible from the lake. The area attracts many species of Alaska birds, wildflowers and berries that are difficult to see in other locales. Winterlake Lodge is located 198 trail miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, along Alaska s historic Iditarod Trail. The lodge sits on 15 acres, overlooking a finger-shaped 2-mile lake where we land by floatplane in the summer and ski plane in the winter. TUTKA BAY LODGE Tutka Bay Lodge sits at the head of a splendidly rugged seven-mile fjord at the southern end of Kachemak Bay, near Homer, Alaska. The Tutka Bay area offers rugged coastlines, deep fjords, dramatic mountains, quiet beaches, old growth Sitka spruce forests, and amazing tidal fluctuations. Tutka Bay Lodge is located nine ocean miles from the charming seaside community of Homer, Alaska, along the Kachemak Bay near the mouth of the Cook Inlet. ALYESKA RESORT Located along the scenic Seward Highway, nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and spectacular ocean views, Alyeska Resort offers accomodations replete with modern touches and rich Native influence. Top: A view across Skilak Lake near Kenai Middle-left: This single section of a cedar totem tells but a chapter of a tribal story Middle-right: An iconic Bald Eagle searches for a perch Bottom: Gazing down at the Alaskan wilderness toward Cook Inlet Located in the town of Girdwood, part of the Municipality of Anchorage, its modern chateau style and dramatic setting ensure a memorable visit. Contact Us The Harvard Alumni Association is handling the registrations for this trip. For more information please call Harvard Travels at or , or alumni_travel@hbs.edu. To make a reservation, see the Reservation Form on the last page.

5 Program Rates Per person, sharing Single supplement General Information TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary All excursions as specified in the itinerary Full program of briefings and classes One complimentary massage per person Arrival transfer on June 6 Departure transfer on June 13 All transportation by float plane, helicopter, boat and vehicle Baggage handling Gratuities to porters, waitstaff, guides, pilots and drivers Entrance fees Welcome and farewell wine receptions Two glasses of wine or beer with dinners Bottled water Professional Tour Manager $200,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: U.S. domestic and/or international airfare Medical expenses Private airport transfers for travelers arriving before June 6 or departing after June 13 Travel insurance Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour Excess baggage charges Meals not specified in the itinerary; dishes and beverages not part of the included meals Spa services Laundry or dry cleaning Telephone, and fax charges Room service Other items of a personal nature RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at or or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Final payment deadline is February 6, 2015, 120 days prior to departure. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Notification of cancellation must be received in writing by HAA from the participant. Cancellations within 14 days of booking: full refund; cancellations received up to 120 days prior to departure will be assessed a cancellation fee of $1,000 per person. Cancellations received within 120 days prior to $14,995 departure are subject to 100% penalty of all deposits and payments. ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change the program or accommodations as conditions warrant. INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at hbs-alaska-2015 If you are not able to access the internet, please call HAA Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. QUESTIONS: Please call HAA Travels at or haatravels@harvard.edu California Seller of Travel Program CST # Reserve Your Space Today! Call: or alumni_travel@hbs.edu Alaska Air Safari Reservation Form PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND $8,000 MAIL WITH THIS RESERVATION FORM TO: HAA Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th floor Cambridge, MA TRIP DEPOSIT (NON-REFUNDABLE) O O Enclosed is my check for $ ($1,000 per person) made payable to Harvard University Please charge my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) to my: VISA MasterCard American Express Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Authorized Cardholder Signature Date ER INFORMATION # of People in Group # of Rooms Needed Name 1 (as on passport) Date of Birth HBS Affiliation Name 2 (as on passport) Date of Birth HBS Affiliation Street Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Work ROOM PREFERENCE (CIRCLE ONE): One Bed Two Beds SINGLE ERS O I prefer single accommodations O I plan to room with O I prefer to share accommodations (If a roommate is not available, I will pay the single rate) By submitting my non-refundable $ trip deposit I am registering people for the 2015 HBS Alumni Travel: Alaska Air Safari trip. I/We have carefully read and accept the general information explaining the terms and conditions for this trip found at SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE