GIBBONS, LEWIS
MUSTANG TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
IATA: C205333
8235 DOUGLAS AVE STE 380
DALLAS, TX 75225-6015
214 969-7676
800 537-8882
lewis@mustangtravel.com

Wed. April 16, 2008
Ref:  214526 - SMU Dr Halperin Argentina
Travel Dates: Friday, Aug 01, 2008 - Saturday, Aug 09, 2008

NOTE: Prices below are based upon the number of passengers per vehicle. (Vehicle sizes vary in every country and according to the group size).

LAND COST: 
No. of Participants:                           Cost Per Person:
15 – 19                                                  $1,607.00 Twin Occupancy
                                                             $2,180.00 Single Occupancy

20 - 24                                                   $1,617.00 Twin Occupancy
                                                             $2,193.00 Single Occupancy

25-29                                                     $1,801.00 Twin Occupancy
                                                             $2,179.00 Single Occupancy

All paid in funds are NON-REFUNDABLE.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
7 nights accommodations at Elevage Hotel or similar
07 Buffet Breakfasts, 01 Lunch, 01  Dinner & Tango Show.

Services as outlined in the attached itinerary with local guide on each sightseeing tour
Services of motorcoach of the tours listed in the day by day itinerary

AIR FARE:
Aug. 1 DFW/BUENOS AIRES AA 997 7:35PM to 8:05AM + 1
Aug. 9 BUENOS AIRES/DFW AA 996 9:25PM to 5:25AM + 1

$1,545.80 + $35.00 Tkt Fee per person (Quote 4/14/08 subject to change). Negotiating with AA for $200.00 per person reduction.

ITINERARY
01 August, 2009
Depart Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport on AA 997 at 7:35PM, arriving Buenos Aires at 8:05AM the next morning.

02 August, 2008
Arrival in Buenos Aires at 8:50 AM.
Clear customs and meet your local English Speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure.

03 August, 2008
Coach and guide included for full 9 hours today.
This morning depart from the hotel by motorcoach and guide for  the  Public meeting at 10.00 am in the Delta of the Rio de la plata(takes about one hour drive from Buenos Aires) The meeting will last approximately one hour and a half. After meeting transfer back to Buenos Aires where you will have some free time for lunch (under own arrangements)

After lunch, start your afternoon HD Tigre & Delta Cruise: 
Drive through the fashionalbe riverside suburbs of Olivos, San Isidro, San Fernando to Tigre, with its gracious homes, weeping willows, open air restaurants and cafes, assorted food vendors, soap-box politics, this is the preferred “playground of the porteños”. Continue by motor launch for a leisurely cruise along the waterways and islands of the delta. Cruise past turn of the century stone mansions, English cottages, Italian villas, little wooden shacks painted bright blue and green, ferries, crews practising in outriggers, lonely canoeists, rowing and yacht clubs .

04 August, 2008
Coach and guide included for full 8 hours today.
This morning transfer to Instituto Espacio para la Memoria(located at Avda. Pte. Roque Saenz Pena 547, 4 piso)  for a meeting with the people at one of the Human Rights Organization. After visit, start our sightseeing tour.

The Argentinean labyrinth
By presenting the topography of a long lasting dilemma, this tour was designed for the understanding of the political, economical, social and cultural keys that explain Argentina???s current situation. This journey is an exercise of recollection of urban traces that refer to unavoidable facts since the fall of the first Peronismo to the present: the conflicts of the ’60 and ’70, unions, guerrillas, military dictatorships, Malvinas’ war, the return to democracy, the country’s international indebtedness, the changes in the ’90, the economical and social crises and the struggles of December 2001 to the these days.
Length : 3 hrs

SIGHTS: Plaza de Mayo (1st Stop), Buenos Aires´ harbour, River Plate’s Soccer stadium, Obras´ Stadium, ESMA (2nd Stop), Ciudad Universitaria (3rd Stop), Parque de la Memoria (4th Stop), Illia Highway.
Georgina, please ensure the group will have an inside tour of ESMA as well at the Parque de la memoria.
After tour visit the University of Buenos Aires for a meeting with Juan Jorge Michel Farina, Senior Professor of Ethics and Human Rights and the opportunity for the group to meet fellow faculty members and students. After visit transfer back to the hotel.

***Total coach hire included for 8 hours*** (B)

05 August, 2008
Jewish tour
3 hour tour this morning with coach and guide.The Buenos Aires Jewish community is of the largest in the world and its heritage remains very much preserved. Specialists guide this very comprehensive tour that introduces us into the unique features of the Buenos Aires Jewish culture. We explore the traditional Jewish neighbourhood, “Once”, the new AMIA building (mutual fund organization whose previous head office suffered a terrorist attack in 1994) and the institute of Jewish studies. We also visit the outstanding Ashkenazi and Sephardic temples as well as the site where the Israel Embassy used to stand prior to the 1992 attack.
Lenght: 3 hrs.
Sights: (Stops at every site) Embajada de Israel Square, Libertad temple, Teatro Ift, Instituto Científico Judeo (IWO), “Once” streets, Paso and Lavalle temples and AMIA.

Coach at the groups disposal this afternoon for 5 hours. In the afternoon, motorcoach at the groups disposal within the city limits for meeting at pm. UBA Meeting.  (full address for meeting to be advsied) (B)

06 August, 2008
Half Day City Tour (4 hours) including La Boca
Half Day tour of the city of Buenos Aires. An elegant cosmopolitan city. The tour will introduce the visitor to the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo, the old quarters of San Telmo, the bustling banking and business centre and the historical Government House, Congress and the Recoleta Cemetery. They will hear about the immigrants who came from Europe, the politics that swayed emotions, changed lives and became the theme of stories, music and theatre. An entertaining and interesting tour

In the afternoon, motorcoach at the groups disposal within the city limits for 4 hours for meetings. Meeting at the Human Rights Organization, Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, families of the Dissapeared - all meetings to be confirmed, however please allow the use of the coach for this afternoon to get between each.

At night: Dinner & Tango Show in Esquina Carlos Gardel: The menu offers a great variety of International dishes and selected wines. Followed by an authentic Tango show with virtuous musicians playing a well-chosen repertoire, dancers showing the evolution of the tango with a sober and varied wardrobe and excellent voices. (B,D)

07 August, 2008
Coach and Guide at the groups disposal today for full 8 hours within the city limites. Today, is a free day to go to the Plaza de Mayo, beacuase the Mothers of Plaza De Mayo will be in their march which usually takes place at 3.00pm in the Plaza. (B)

08 August, 2008 
Belle Epoque Cultural tour
UBA Congress presentation - full address details to be advised. After presentation tour included.  This tour is the ideal opportunity to absorb the atmosphere of life style of the old upper classes. From 1871 the northern suburbs became the main residence for the wealthy families, which gave an European appearance to the area. This tour goes back to the origins of the so called "South American Paris". Their Beaux Arts palaces (a visit will be arranged to one of them if possible) on grand boulevards lined with trees, the art that was chosen by them, the parks they made for their free time, the renowned monuments of the beginning of the XXth century and the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, for a walk around the walled cemetery demonstrating hundreds of ornate marble crypts belonging to the city's wealthiest families, including that of Eva Peron. Stop at La Biela Café. Visit to the Malba Museum. Continue for a drive around the Palermo district where you can view the architecture of this neighbourhood of parks, gardens, mansions and embassies.
Duration: 4 hours
This afternoon motorcoach at disposal for 4 HOURS for afternoon meetings with the Human Rights Organizations

- No drinks or meal included at La Biela Café

09 August, 2008
Free Day. UBA Congress.(details to be advised.) At 6.30pm transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Depart AA 996 at 9:25PM, arriving Dallas at 5:25AM the next morning.

10 August, 2008
AA 996 arrives at 5:25AM. Tour ends.

NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE:
Airfare, US and foreign airport taxes, travel insurance, porterage at airports and hotels, ,passport and visa fees, border taxes when applicable, items not listed on standard group menus, mineral water, tea, coffee, after meal beverages, personal expenses (i.e. laundry, valet service, cables, telephone calls, postage, etc.), tips to drivers, guides, tour escorts, chamber maids, porters, restaurant staff and any other services not indicated above or specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

TRAVEL PROTECTION & INSURANCE:
To help you handle unforeseen travel headaches, we recommend buying the TraveLite by Travelex Ins. Co.  Brochure will be sent with deposit receipt or call 800 228-9792 and give code #43-0067.

SUGGESTED TIPPING SCHEDULE:
Tour Manager: $6 to $7 per person per day
Driver (Provides chauffer services and limited assistance with luggage): $3 per person per day
Local Guides: $2 per person per half day sightseeing
Hotel Porter: $1 per bag per person
Wait staff: $1.50 per person
Chamber maid: $1.00 per person per day

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS & SERVICES:
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your reservation. Your non-refundable balance will be due June 15, 2008. Please make checks out to Mustang Travel Int’l.

AMENDMENTS AFTER DEPARTURE:
Must be paid locally. The cost of any changes or additions will be at the local rate at the time of the amendment, not per the Gate 1 Travel brochure.

CREDIT CARDS:
Credit cards will be accepted for airline tickets. The land portion of your tour should be paid by check. Credit card payments for your land portion will incur a 4.5% fee.

CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS:
In case of currency fluctuation or amendments in local government taxes, we will adjust pricing accordingly up until final payment. We will examine the prices at approximately 60 days prior and advise of any changes.

DOCUMENTS:
Will be mailed 15 days prior to departure for delivery approximately 14 days prior provided that full payment (cleared check or approved credit card) is received at least 45 days prior. Post Office Box numbers cannot be used to mail travel documents. Please provide a complete street address. For shipping by 2nd Day Air, a $12 fee will apply; for Next Day Air, a $20 fee will apply. Should final payment be received fewer than 45 days prior, an additional $12 for 2nd Day Air must be added to your final payment. This amount must be paid in full before documents can be released.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. All rooms are standard twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unless you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded room category. Special requests such as bed types, smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases, unless otherwise reserved, is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis. All hotel rates are based on Gate 1 agreements with its suppliers and are not negotiable. Hotel check-in time is generally not before 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is prior to noon.

LAST-MINUTE RESERVATIONS:
Bookings received 21 days or less prior to departure will include a $50 last-minute booking fee. If requested services cannot be confirmed, deposit and booking fee will be refunded. If services are confirmed, final payment is due within 24 hours and all applicable cancellation penalties will apply thereafter. Acceptable forms of payment include credit card or certified check.

LUGGAGE:
All tour packages allow one piece of luggage per person and one carry-on bag. Excess luggage will be subject to charge of up to $100 per piece. For flights to/from the USA, most airlines permit two pieces of checked luggage each weighing up to about 50lbs. For domestic flight it usually limited to 33lbs. However, airline policies vary and may change at any time. Gate 1 Travel is not responsible for any excess luggage/ weight charges levied by an airline. The Travel Agent and/or Tour Operator, Gate 1 Travel, shall not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of luggage/personal items. All damage/loss must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to the insurance company. Please visit www.gate1travel.com/luggage.htm for Important Baggage Information for U.S. travelers. We also suggest you refer to http://www.tsa.gov for helpful tips on how to prepare for your journey.

PASSENGER NAME:
Passengers are responsible to ensure that the names printed on the invoice exactly match the first and last name written in their passport (middle names or initials are not needed). Due to newly introduced security measures, any name change including minor spelling corrections may require airline reservations to be canceled and rebooked. Reservations are subject to availability at the time of rebooking. Once full payment is received, airline tickets will be issued. Subsequent name corrections will be subject to an airline rebooking fee of up to $200 per ticket plus a Gate 1 Travel $50 revision fee per change. Gate 1 will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing.

PRICES:
Prices are per person and based upon shared twin room occupancy. Single accommodations are on a request basis and limited to 10 percent of the passengers traveling. In case of human or computer error, Gate 1 reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to passengers who choose not to pay an increase, provided Gate 1 Travel receives a written cancellation within five days of the price increase notification. All prices for optional tours purchased locally are subject to currancy amendment, sufficient participation and local conditions. local prices may vary. All prices are conditional upon payment by Cash or travelers checks. When paying locally by credit card, we will be required to collect additional 5% surcharges for each credit card transaction in order to cover merchant processing fees.


RETURNED CHECKS:
$30 fee.