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FIELD 



MUSEUM 

 TDUKS^ 



ISLAIXDS 



of the Flores Sea 



and Tbrsyaland 



An adventure cruise to 

 Bali, Lombok, Toraja- 

 land, Kabaena, Flores, 

 Komodo, Satonda, and 

 Labuan Haji Reef 



(with optional Yogyakarta 

 and Borobudur extension) 



Free round-trip international air 



fare for reservations received by 



January 31. 



Departing August 30, 1989 



15 days 



Leader: Dr. Harold Voris 



Aug. 30: Depart Chicago O'Hare to Los 

 Angeles. Evening departure to Denpasar 

 Aug. 31: Cross International Date Line. 

 Sept. 1: Bali. Morning arrival in Denpasar 

 Transfer to hotel on the "island of a thousand 

 temples." Day at leisure visiting this mystical 

 island. 



Sept. 2: Bali. Day at leisure exploring Bali, per- 

 haps journeying to mountain villages where 

 age-old traditions still flourish. Handicrafts may 

 be found in Mas, the woodcarving center, or 

 Ubud, the village known for traditional Balinese 

 paintings. Feast tonight on Balinese specialties 

 and delight in a festive dance performance. 

 Sept. 3: Bali/Soc/efy Explorer. Spend the morn- 

 ing exploring on your own, perhaps surveying 

 Balinese art from prehistoric times to the 20th 

 century in the Bali Museum. This afternoon, 

 board the Society Explorer and enjoy a fiery 

 Indonesian sunset as we cruise past local 

 villages. 



Sept. 4: Lombok Island. Traveling overland, 

 experience the contrast of this island — where 

 lush rice fields border arid plains and sparkling 

 mosques dominate rural villages. With Bali to 

 the east, Lombok's history and culture are in- 

 timately tied to her neighbor The deep strait 

 between Bali and Lombok marks "Wallace's 

 Line," named after naturalist Sir Alfred Wallace. 

 Witness, as Wallace did, the differences that 

 exist between islands east and west of the line. 

 This evening enjoy the captain's Welcome 

 Dinner 

 Sept. 5: Cruising the Flores Sea. 



Sept. 6, 7: Palopo/Torajaland. Disembark the 

 ship in Palopo and travel through steep, rice- 

 terraced slopes and rugged mountain peaks to 

 isolated Torajaland. The Torajas, who believe 

 they are descended from the stars, have a uni- 

 que culture based on animistic beliefs and are 

 perhaps best known for their colorful funeral 

 ceremonies. One of the most striking features of 

 the Toraja landscape is their unique architec- 

 ture. The sweeping gables of their thatched- 

 roofed homes rise at both ends like the bow 

 and stern of a boat. Their ritual chants compare 

 these homes to the ships that carried their 

 ancestors here. On our excursion, we travel by 

 land rover or small bus and overnight in best 

 accommodations available. 

 Sept. 8: Kabaena Island. Expedition stop to- 

 day. Sally out in Zodiacs to fish in Kabaena's 

 rich waters and explore its seldom-visited vil- 

 lage. Beautiful beaches and coral reefs provide 

 excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities. 

 Sept. 9: Larantuka, Flores Island. With 

 cameras ready be sure to scramble topside as 

 we cruise through the picturesque Larantuka 

 Narrows enroute to Flores. Flanked by rolling 

 tropical forests, Flores's spine is a ridge of rug- 

 ged mountains that is punctuated by steaming 

 volcanoes. Upon arrival, we're greeted by the 

 village chief and his tribe who request that we 

 join in their sacred ceremony and traditional 

 dancing. After a tour of the village, enjoy hear- 

 ing the Florenese sing in complicated four-part 

 harmonies found nowhere else in the world. 



Banda dancer InooncSia 



© Tobias Schneebaum/Society Expeditions Cruises 



Sept. 10: Komodo Island. Called the "Island of 

 the Dragons," Komodo is the natural habitat of 

 the sole survivor of the dinosaur Reaching ten 

 feet in length and 300 pounds, the Komodo 

 "dragon" has a life expectancy of 1 50 years. 

 Its yellow-orange forked tongue, jagged teeth, 

 and fearsome jaws give it an almost mythical 

 appearance and many believe that a similar 

 creature was the model for the Chinese dragon. 

 Upon arrival, we are met by National Park rang- 

 ers who guide us to prime observation point to 

 see these unusual creatures feed. We also 

 hope to spot masked cuckoo shrikes, spangled 

 drongos, and cockatoos in the forest. Excellent 

 snorkeling and diving may be available over a 

 nearby coral reef as well as swimming from the 

 beautiful beach. 



Sept. 1 1: Satonda Islands/Labuan Haji Reef. 

 Visit Satonda, a tiny island located off Sumba- 

 wa's northeast coast. Walk the beautiful shell- 

 strewn beaches, visit with the local people, or 

 dive in the rich waters. This afternoon we'll 



make an expedition stop at Labuan Haji Reef. 

 Tonight, the captain hosts a Farewell Dinner 



Sept. 12: Disembark the ship and spend time 

 in the colorful fruit and vegetable markets of 

 Denpasar Spend the rest of the afternoon 

 exploring the town at leisure. Overnight in our 

 deluxe hotel. 



Sept 13: Bali/Los Angeles. Afternoon depar- 

 ture from Denpasar, arriving in Los Angeles the 

 same evening. (We have regained the lost day 

 by crossing back over the International Date 

 Line). Optional overnight in Los Angeles with 

 morning return to Chicago September 14. 



You may also choose to continue to the 

 Yogyakarta/Borobudur extension: 



Sept. 13: Yogyakarta. Transfer to hotel. Explore 

 the art and batik galleries, or simply enjoy the 

 sights and delicious smells of this ancient city, 

 known as the cultural center of Java. 

 Sept. 14: Borobudur Take an unforgettable 

 visit to one of the greatest wonders of the 

 world — the mighty Borobudur temple. Believed 

 to have taken 10,000 workers 10 years to build, 

 it rises 10 terraces, each smaller than the one 

 below It. In the afternoon view the Sultan's 

 Royal Palace. Completed in 1757, it is treasured 

 as an archetype of classical Javanese 

 architecture. Return to hotel for dinner and 

 cultural show. 



Sept. 15: Bali/Los Angeles. Return to Ball for 

 departure transfer Optional over-night in Los 

 Angeles, returning to Chicago the morning of 

 September 16. 



Prices for Basic Tour 

 Explorer Deck: $3,141-33,465 

 Yacht Deck: $4,005-$4,31 1 

 Boat Deck: $4,995 

 Suite: $5,895 



The above rates are valid through January 31, 

 1989, as you receive free international air 

 transportation. As of February 1 the cost is in- 

 creased by $800.00 per person. 

 Rates are per person, double occupancy Air 

 transportation from Chicago to Los Angeles is 

 not included. A tax-deductible contribution of 

 $200. to Field Museum of Natural History is 

 included. 



Price for Optional Tour: $290.00 per person; 

 double: $350.00 per person, single. (Includes 

 air transportation, hotel, meals, transfers and 

 sightseeing tours.) 



English Homes 

 and Garden Tour 



July4-15. 1989 



Leader: Dr Bertram Woodland 



Please call for information 



We still have a few spaces on: 

 The Galapagos Islands Tour 



March 3-14, 1989 



$3,550-$3,840 



Optional extension to Peru 



March 14-20— $1,450 



Leaders: 



Dr David W. Willard/Dr Charles Stanish 



KenyaATanzania Safari 



f^arcti 3-24, 1989 



$6,350.00 



Leader: Audrey Faden 



For reservations, call or write Dorothy Roder (322-8862), Tours Manager, Field Museum, 

 Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, II 60605 



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