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This tour is provided byOdysseys Unlimited, oneof Travel & Leisure’s 2008
World’s Best Tour Operators.
March 13-28, 2010
An Exclusive Tour forUCLA Alumni & Friends
presentsJourney through Vietnam
16 days from $3,495 — air & land inclusive
16 days from $3,495 — air & land inclusive
JOURNEY THROUGHVIETNAM
Tour membership limited to 28 alumni and friends
Days 1-2: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 3: Arrive Hanoi We arrive in theVietnamese capital mid-morning, then transferto our hotel. The remainder of the day is atleisure.
Day 4: Hanoi This morning we take a walk-ing tour of Ba Dinh Square, a popular complexof cultural and historic sites, including the mar-ble and granite mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh,the Presidential Palace, and thousand-year-oldOne Pillar Pagoda. Following lunch on ourown we embark on an orientation tour of thisFrench-accented city. We pass Hoan KiemLake; visit the marvelous Temple of Literature(c. 1070); and tour infamous Hau Lo Prison,also known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during theVietnamWar. Later we walk the AncientQuarter then enjoy a traditional cyclo ride.Tonight we gather at a local restaurant for awelcome dinner and traditional Water Puppetshow. B,D
Day 5: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay Early thismorning we depart on a full-day excursion toHa Long Bay, a breathtaking waterway sprin-kled with 3,000 islands and islets, and surroundedby a fairytale landscape of limestone cliffs, secretgrottoes, and hidden caves. Our tour includes aboat ride and seafood lunch. B,L
Day 6: Hanoi/Da Nang We fly this morningto Da Nang, Vietnam’s third largest city situatedon the south central coast. Upon arrival, we tourthe acclaimed ChamMuseum, which celebrates theCham people’s Hindu legacy with a fine collectionof sculpture and artifacts. We reach our beachfronthotel mid-morning; the remainder of the day is atleisure in this splendid setting. B
In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and pro-foundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler.And in our flexible and congenial group we encounter rewards aplenty
on this comprehensive journey featuring all the highlights plus the beautiful,remote Mekong Delta, where we spend two days.
DestinationAirMotorcoachExtension (air)Entry/Departure
CAMBODIA
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon)
Siem Reap(Angkor Wat)
Da NangHue
Hanoi
Phnom Penh
South China SeaSouth China Sea
Can Tho(Mekong Delta)
Avg. High (°F) MarHanoi 74Da Nang 81Ho Chi Minh City 93
Unique small group itinerary ... Hanoi sightseeing ...Traditional Water Puppet performance ... Excursion toHa Long Bay ... Charming Hoi An ... Imperial capital ofHue ... Acclaimed Cham Museum ... Visit to farmingsettlement ... Imperial capital of Hue ... ExtensiveMekong Delta touring ... Floating markets at Cai Beand Cai Rang ... Saigon touring: Reunification Palace,History Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1-2 Depart U.S. for Hanoi
3-5 HanoiInterContinental
DeluxeHanoi Westlake
6-8 Da Nang Furama Resort Sup. First Class
9-10 Hue Saigon Morin Sup. First Class
11-12 Can Tho(Mekong Delta) Victoria Hotel Sup. First Class
13-15Ho Chi Minh
Sofitel Plaza DeluxeCity (Saigon)
16 Depart Ho Chi Minh City for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travelindustry standard reference.
Your Group Tour Highlights
Cover Photo: We witness both the traditional and the contemporary on our journey through Vietnam.
Day 7: Da Nang/Hoi An This morningwe visit nearby Hoi An. A UNESCO WorldHeritage site, Hoi An’s Old Town is a charmingcar-free pedestrian zone lined with tailors,shops, and art galleries. This afternoon is atleisure to either remain in Hoi An on your ownor return to our beachside resort for a relaxinginterlude. B,D
Day 8: Da Nang A morning walking tourof a nearby farming settlement reveals the dailylife of a local community up close. Nestledamidst seemingly endless rice paddies, the vil-lage represents the Vietnam of fable and film;where rice paddies occupy every spare patch ofground, water buffaloes plow the fields, and vil-lagers ride to market with produce piled highon their bicycles. B
Day 9: Da Nang/Hue We depart this morningby coach for the ancient imperial city of Hue,whose palaces, temples, and tombs evoke itspast grandeur as home to emperors and man-darins. We explore the Imperial City, housingthe Forbidden Purple City complex, now aUNESCO World Heritage site. We also visitthe Central Market where locals buy fish,meat, produce, and sundry goods. Tonightwe enjoy a special Hue buffet, accompaniedby a performance of traditional music. B,D
Day 10: Hue This morning we cruise alongHue’s Perfume River to peaceful Thien MuPagoda, a Buddhist monastery that ranks amongthe city’s oldest and most important monuments.Later we visit the palatial Tomb of Ming Mang(c. 1804), with its pavilions and courtyards modeled
after the Ming Tombs of China. This afternoonwe see the tombs of Tu Doc, a gem of royalarchitecture; and Khai Dinh, an elaborate mix ofancient and modern, European and Asian. B,L
Day 11: Hue/Mekong Delta/Can Tho Weboard an early morning flight to Saigon. Uponarrival we transfer to a motorcoach for the three-hour drive south to the Mekong River town of CaiBe. From there we travel by coach and ferry tothe busy river port and provincial capital of CanTho. We dine tonight at our hotel. B,D
Your Tour Price Includes• Air transportation Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap;
Siem Reap/Phnom Penh• 3 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Siem
Reap at Sofitel Royal Angkor (Deluxe); 1 night inPhnom Penh at Raffles Phnom Penh (Deluxe)
• 6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners• Two days sightseeing of Angkor complex (UNESCO
World Heritage Site), including all entrance fees• Cruise along waterway of Tonle Sap Lake• Phnom Penh city tour• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative• Private motorcoach transportation• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters, and all drivers
CAMBODIA:ANGKOR WAT & PHNOM PENH
4 days/3 nights for $995Single Supplement: $295
A special opportunity to discover the amazingtemples and statuary from the Angkorian Empire.
Post-Tour Extension: March 28-31, 2010
The stunning ruins of Angkor Wat, Cambodia, on our optional post-tour extension.
Day 12: Can Tho/Mekong Delta We riseearly for today’s journey by boat to the bustlingfloating market at Cai Rang on the Mekong’slower reaches. After lunch together at a localrestaurant, we return to our hotel where theremainder of the afternoon and evening is atleisure. B,L
Day 13: Mekong Delta/Saigon This morn-ing we reach the upper reaches of the storiedMekong. Here we board motorized sampansfor an up-close look at river life as we explorethe maze of tributaries and inlets that lead to tinysettlements and villages populated by fishermenand farmers. After lunch at a local restaurant wecontinue on by coach to Saigon. We reach ourhotel late afternoon; dinner is on our own inthis vibrant city. B,L
Day 14:Saigon Amorning tourincludes the for-mer PresidentialPalace, whichserved as theSouth Vietnamesegovernment’swartime head-quarters. Wealso tourthe HistoryMuseum with
its excellent display on the indigenous peoplesof Vietnam. B,D
Day 15: Saigon This morning we visit the CuChi Tunnels, the infamous underground networkfrom which North Vietnamese forces operatedin wartime. This afternoon is at leisure; tonightwe enjoy a farewell dinner. B,D
Day 16: Depart for U.S. Today we departSaigon for our connecting flights to the U.S. B
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities;
all flights within itinerary• 13 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and
Superior First Class hotels• 23 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Los Angeles, San Francisco $3,495
Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle $3,695
Boston, Dallas, Denver,
Houston, Minneapolis, New York$3,895
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte,
Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit,$3,995
Miami, Philadelphia,
Washington, DC
Cincinnati, Orlando, Tampa $4,095
Please call if your city is not listed. Land only is$2,795 and does not include airport arrivalor departure transfers. Prices are per personbased on double occupancy. Single travelersplease add $1,295. All 2010 prices above areguaranteed.
An overnight stay at the Los Angeles AirportHilton (upon departure or return) is available for$79 (single supplement: $59). Depending onflight schedules, certain U.S. departure cities mayrequire an overnight stay at your expense.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacificflight: $6,995 per person from Los Angeles or SanFrancisco. (Business Class upgrade is subject toavailability and the pricing is subject to change.)
Airline taxes and departure fees of $233 per per-son ($317 with Angkor Wat extension) are subjectto change and will be listed separately on yourinvoice.
Please note: This trip involves full days of sight-seeing and a significant amount of walking. Youshould be in relatively good physical condition toenjoy the tour to its fullest.
For more information and reservations,please call UCLA Alumni Travel at310-206-0613 or800-UCLAlumni (825-2586)E-mail: [email protected]: UCLAlumni.net
Tour Departs: March 13, 2010
Hue's Perfume River
Beautiful Ha Long Bay, the UNESCO site we visit on Day 5
Method of Payment� Check � American Express � Discover � MasterCard � VISA
Account #__________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date_______/________
Name of Cardholder _________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price mustbe paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due by Dec. 8, 2009, 95 days prior to departure.
RESERVATION FORM: JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAMEnclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ people on Journey Through Vietnam departingMarch 13, 2010. I/we understand the final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made byAmerican Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to OdysseysUnlimited, Inc. Mail deposit check to: UCLA Alumni Association, Attn: Alumni Travel, James West Alumni Center,Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397. Or call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) or fax310-209-4271.
Passport Name__________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________ Gender____
Passport Name__________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________ Gender____
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________ State________ ZIP__________________
Home Phone: ( ______ ) ___________________________ Cell Phone: ( ______ )_____________________________
Book my air from _________________________________ � I/we request a Business Class upgrade.
� I request a single room (limited availability) � I will share a room with___________________________
� Post-Tour Cambodia Extension: Please sign me/us up. Names for badge(s) _____________________________
Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,
Join us as we journey to Vietnam on a tour that captivates travelers with its enduring traditions, breath-taking, natural beauty and warm hospitality. Our small group of no more than 28 UCLA alumni andfriends will enjoy many personal encounters and behind-the-scenes looks at life in this inviting land.
We begin in the French-accented capital Hanoi, with a full-day excursion to magical Ha Long Bay withits 3,000 islands and islets. Next fly south to Da Nang and tour the acclaimed Cham Museum, celebratingthe Cham people’s Hindu legacy. In the colorful village Hoi An, cars are prohibited and ancient traditionsstill hold sway. Walk in a rural farming community where rice paddies checker the land, water buffaloplow the fields, and villagers bicycle to market. Then drive to the ancient imperial capital of Hue, oncehome to emperors and mandarins. Cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda. During twodays spent exploring the vital Mekong River Delta, the river life experience will leave an indelibleimpression. Conclude your journey in spirited Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City. An optional4-day/3-night extension to the city of Phnom Penh and the ancient temples and statuary of Angkor Wat,Cambodia is also available.
Call me personally if you have any questions about Vietnam. Having had the great pleasure of experiencingthis destination myself, I can assure you'll gain a broad understanding of Vietnam's complex history onthis 16 day trip.
Join us on our comprehensive offering, sign up today!
Regards from Westwood,
For information, contact us at 310-206-0613
Christel Pailetor 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586).
Director, Alumni Travel www.UCLAlumni.net
Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Journey through Vietnam, March 13 - 28, 2010,and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions:
Signature(s) _______________________________________________________________________ Date__________________
UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni andfriends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your membership.
� YES, I am a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. � NO, I am not a member. Please send me an application to join.
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