FIELD 

 MUSEUM 



TOURS 1 



Sailing to the Land of the Maya 

 Aboard the Tall Ship "Sea Cloud" 

 February 14-24 



Itinerary 



Dayl 



Miami/ Georgetown, Grand Cayman 



Depart Miami on a regularly scheduled flight to George- 

 town, the principal town of Grand Cayman, largest of the 

 three Cayman Islands. Columbus named the island Las 

 Tortugas ("The Turtles") in 1503, for the giant sea turtles 

 that inhabit the region. The flat, sandy island is peopled by 

 descendants of Cromwell's soldiers, buccaneers, and ship- 

 wrecked sailors. 



Upon arrival, transfer to the Sea Cloud and sail late 

 afternoon. 



Day 2 



At Sea 



Sailing due southwest in the Western Caribbean. 



Day 3 



Swan Island 



Morning arrival at tiny Swan Island, a yachtsman's para- 

 dise. The coral limestone island is only 1 Vi miles long and 

 60 feet high. Formerly the site of a plantation, today only 

 about 20 people inhabit the island. 



Day 4 



Roatan, Bay Islands 



Morning at sea with afternoon arrival at Roatan, the larg- 

 est of the Bay Islands in the Gulf of Honduras. Roatan was 

 first settled by buccaneers who found the reef-locked har- 

 bors and lagoons perfect hideouts for raiding treasure 

 ships. 



Swim or snorkel in the blue-green reefs and explore 

 the beautiful island on your own, enjoying the densely 

 wooded hills, mountainous terrain, and quiet unspoiled 

 atmosphere. 



Day 5 



Cochino Grande 



Morning arrival at Cayos Cochinos, of Hog Cays. This 

 delightful archipelago between Roatan and the Honduran 

 mainland is an exotic tropical paradise reminiscent of the 

 South Pacific. Time at leisure for swimming off the mag- 

 nificent tranquil beaches and for snorkeling. Enjoy the 

 afternoon at sea. 



Day 6 



Puerto Barrios/Tikal/Puerto Barrios 



Early morning arrival in the Guatemalan port of Puerto 

 Barrios for an optional full-day excursion by air to Tikal, 



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

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



