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1 (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land Program and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Indonesia, with return from, Thailand, to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y January 12, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payale to AHI International. Health: Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention (ie: the need for a wheelchair, etc.) must e reported in writing when you make your reservation. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at no later than 60 days prior to departure, and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. CST Registration No Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. State Cain $7,745 $7,495* 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). The Pullman Single Cain (54 sq. ft., one lower ed) supplement is an additional $1,295. The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. ahi FlexaIr ItInerary March 27-April 8, 2016 Depart Gateway CityA Cross international date linea Arrive in, Indonesia / /Eastern & Oriental Express Day 9 Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia/Eastern & Oriental Express Day 10 Eastern & Oriental Express/, Thailand Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participants automatically receive flight insurance worth up to,000, suject to policy terms. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Two nights aoard the deluxe Eastern & Oriental Express. Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, six lunches and three dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Enjoy the experience of traveling with one of our small groups, limited to 28 travelers. This program is sure to e popular, especially with the incomparale three-night Eastern & Oriental Express experience. We encourage you to make your reservations today. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Sincerely, Attend a special Welcome Dinner and transportation Steve Hall Vice President, Alumni Relations The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. All excursions: Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. Visit the royal town of Kuala Kangsar in Malaysia. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Thousands of candles can e lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not e shortened. ~ Buddhist prover The Malayan countryside is rather like a rich feast, with a little too much of everything good. ~ George Woodcock, Canadian writer, , 1966 Eastern & Oriental Express Rice terraces, Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. English writer, (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) See the highlights of. ~ Agatha Christie, Asia, Gods and Cities, your exciting travel PrograM Discover s sights, including a temple, a traditional housing compound and the famous arts and crafts market in Uud. Aove: Ayutthaya Right: E&O Express Traveling on one of our Small Group programs offers many advantages. You will receive special access and enjoy ehind-thescenes experiences not availale to larger groups. An experienced Travel Director will take care of every detail during your journey. Best of all, expert guides lead you on fascinating excursions that will give you an in-depth look at the local culture and history along the way. ali to angkok FeaturIng EasTErn &OriEnTaL discounts and pricing. program information, 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Two nights in at the deluxe wesite for the most current Special Price* $6,495* Please call or refer to our Special Savings AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travelers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexiility and customization. Safety and security. (1) Pullman Cain Full Price $6,745 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Belmond Jimaran Puri. Join alumni and friends on this journey of a lifetime! Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) March 29-April 8, 2016 To travel y train is to see nature and human eings, towns and churches and river, in fact, to see life. E&O Express in station Please contact AHI Travel at with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we explore Indonesia,, Malaysia and Thailand. We will egin this 10-night adventure in, where we will discover oth the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches. Then we ll admire jaw-dropping tropical scenery from the refined Eastern & Oriental Express, float down the River Kwai and ride tuk tuks through colorful. accommodations Ayutthaya Send to: The Boston University Alumni Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL Dear Alumni and Friends, Included Features land PrograM EOEXP Trip #:7A-22816W NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Boston University Alumni Travel Program 595 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 700 West Entrance Boston, MA Reserve your to trip today! Sponsored y BOSTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM MARCH 27-APRIL 8, 2016

2 Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover > Enjoy an exclusive Small Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A Group journey limited to 28 travelers. > Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. > Explore the lively city of. > Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express train, and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. > Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. > Ride a tuk tuk through and take a cruise of the Chao Phraya River to see Wat Arun and Wat Pho, two of the city s most impressive temples, and a floating market. > Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya and visit an elephant sanctuary. Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day One Depart your gateway city for, Indonesia.A Program highlights E mrace Indonesia,, Malaysia and Thailand, on this magical adventure, featuring an indulgent train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental Express. Begin in, and discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugarwhite eaches that eg you to ask in the sun and explore its exquisite temples, palaces and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai, and visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya unesco The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three d, Indonesia Upon arrival, transfera to the Belmond Jimaran Puri, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. Gather for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening. Day Four Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout daily life on the island of. Visit a local school to meet the students and their teachers. Also, visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. This cooperative system is more than a means to water fields. It is an extension of temple culture. If you wish, you can try your hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you choose, surrender your feet to a traditional nese foot massage, a relaxing experience. EAstErn &oriental Educational Focus:, Where Mystical and Natural Wonder Define Everyday Life. Learn aout, its culture and the lifestyle of the people. Local Flavor: Take a nese coffee reak. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way and try some typical snacks. At lunch, savor the PeninSula Left: Below: Uud market State cain Indonesian specialties during an alfresco lunch y the rice fields. Day Five l Excursion: Spiritual, nese Art and a Traditional Market. Head to the hills of. Visit Pura Tirta Empul, a temple where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. Visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art, and explore the museum with a local expert. Listen to music performed y a master AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Uudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar Lower right: musician, then try your hand at playing local instruments. Watch a traditional nese dance performance. Afterward, the dancers will help you master some of the asic steps. You also have the option of visiting Uud s famous market, where you can shop for atiks, textiles, silver jewelry, woodwork and many other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a nese lunch. Day Six Fly to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Independent Exploration: Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. is a wonderfully diverse country. Discover its Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian cultures. Unique to is its Peranakan culture, which developed from the intermingling of Malay traditions with those of Chinese traders who settled here in the 17th century. Day Seven Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple; also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. Independent Exploration: The rest of the day is at leisure. is known around the world for its delicious cuisine. For an authentic taste (or tastes!) of local specialties, try the offerings at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre in Chinatown. Day Eight d Eastern & Oriental Express This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental Express. As the train departs nese dance, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. Day Nine d Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia Excursion: Kuala Kangsar. Explore the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Kuala Kangsar is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak. A gold dome and gold minarets top Uudiah Mosque. Visit the Perak Royal Museum, a former palace that was constructed without nails, and the Sultan Shah Gallery. This evening, sip a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. Day Ten Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai river, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Arrive in this afternoon. Transfer to The Peninsula. mandarin oriental SingaPore is a haven for the arts. Nearly everywhere you look, artisans are weaving gorgeous askets, carving intricate woodwork or creating colorful atik. However, nese dancing will leave the most lasting impression. Often divided into sacred ( wali ) or entertainment ( ealihan ) genres, nese dances can e taught in professional dance schools or theater companies or at home, where mothers often teach their young children some of the classic movements. Popular dances include Pendet, a sacred dance performed y females as a purifying prelude to ceremonies; Legong, another sacred dance performed y women dressed in colorful costumes; Barong, an entertainment dance symolizing the fight etween good and evil; and Kecak, an impressive performance traditionally done at sunset y a large group of men depicting the story of Ramayana through simple movements and chanting. Day Eleven Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of the river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. Wi-Fi is availale. Educational Focus: History of Thailand Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple also is considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai cuisine lunch at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Twelve Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility that promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Join your fellow travelers tonight for a Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. Wi-Fi is availale. Belmond JimBaran Puri This luxurious resort overlooks one of s eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge. Wi-Fi is availale.

3 (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land Program and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Indonesia, with return from, Thailand, to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y January 12, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payale to AHI International. Health: Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention (ie: the need for a wheelchair, etc.) must e reported in writing when you make your reservation. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at no later than 60 days prior to departure, and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. CST Registration No Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. State Cain $7,745 $7,495* 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). The Pullman Single Cain (54 sq. ft., one lower ed) supplement is an additional $1,295. The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. ahi FlexaIr ItInerary March 27-April 8, 2016 Depart Gateway CityA Cross international date linea Arrive in, Indonesia / /Eastern & Oriental Express Day 9 Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia/Eastern & Oriental Express Day 10 Eastern & Oriental Express/, Thailand Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participants automatically receive flight insurance worth up to,000, suject to policy terms. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Two nights aoard the deluxe Eastern & Oriental Express. Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, six lunches and three dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Enjoy the experience of traveling with one of our small groups, limited to 28 travelers. This program is sure to e popular, especially with the incomparale three-night Eastern & Oriental Express experience. We encourage you to make your reservations today. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Sincerely, Attend a special Welcome Dinner and transportation Steve Hall Vice President, Alumni Relations The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. All excursions: Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. Visit the royal town of Kuala Kangsar in Malaysia. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Thousands of candles can e lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not e shortened. ~ Buddhist prover The Malayan countryside is rather like a rich feast, with a little too much of everything good. ~ George Woodcock, Canadian writer, , 1966 Eastern & Oriental Express Rice terraces, Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. English writer, (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) See the highlights of. ~ Agatha Christie, Asia, Gods and Cities, your exciting travel PrograM Discover s sights, including a temple, a traditional housing compound and the famous arts and crafts market in Uud. Aove: Ayutthaya Right: E&O Express Traveling on one of our Small Group programs offers many advantages. You will receive special access and enjoy ehind-thescenes experiences not availale to larger groups. An experienced Travel Director will take care of every detail during your journey. Best of all, expert guides lead you on fascinating excursions that will give you an in-depth look at the local culture and history along the way. ali to angkok FeaturIng EasTErn &OriEnTaL discounts and pricing. program information, 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Two nights in at the deluxe wesite for the most current Special Price* $6,495* Please call or refer to our Special Savings AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travelers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexiility and customization. Safety and security. (1) Pullman Cain Full Price $6,745 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Belmond Jimaran Puri. Join alumni and friends on this journey of a lifetime! Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) March 29-April 8, 2016 To travel y train is to see nature and human eings, towns and churches and river, in fact, to see life. E&O Express in station Please contact AHI Travel at with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we explore Indonesia,, Malaysia and Thailand. We will egin this 10-night adventure in, where we will discover oth the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches. Then we ll admire jaw-dropping tropical scenery from the refined Eastern & Oriental Express, float down the River Kwai and ride tuk tuks through colorful. accommodations Ayutthaya Send to: The Boston University Alumni Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL Dear Alumni and Friends, Included Features land PrograM EOEXP Trip #:7A-22816W NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. 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4 Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover > Enjoy an exclusive Small Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A Group journey limited to 28 travelers. > Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. > Explore the lively city of. > Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express train, and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. > Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. > Ride a tuk tuk through and take a cruise of the Chao Phraya River to see Wat Arun and Wat Pho, two of the city s most impressive temples, and a floating market. > Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya and visit an elephant sanctuary. Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day One Depart your gateway city for, Indonesia.A Program highlights E mrace Indonesia,, Malaysia and Thailand, on this magical adventure, featuring an indulgent train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental Express. Begin in, and discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugarwhite eaches that eg you to ask in the sun and explore its exquisite temples, palaces and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai, and visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya unesco The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three d, Indonesia Upon arrival, transfera to the Belmond Jimaran Puri, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. Gather for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening. Day Four Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout daily life on the island of. Visit a local school to meet the students and their teachers. Also, visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. This cooperative system is more than a means to water fields. It is an extension of temple culture. If you wish, you can try your hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you choose, surrender your feet to a traditional nese foot massage, a relaxing experience. EAstErn &oriental Educational Focus:, Where Mystical and Natural Wonder Define Everyday Life. Learn aout, its culture and the lifestyle of the people. Local Flavor: Take a nese coffee reak. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way and try some typical snacks. At lunch, savor the PeninSula Left: Below: Uud market State cain Indonesian specialties during an alfresco lunch y the rice fields. Day Five l Excursion: Spiritual, nese Art and a Traditional Market. Head to the hills of. Visit Pura Tirta Empul, a temple where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. Visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art, and explore the museum with a local expert. Listen to music performed y a master AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Uudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar Lower right: musician, then try your hand at playing local instruments. Watch a traditional nese dance performance. Afterward, the dancers will help you master some of the asic steps. You also have the option of visiting Uud s famous market, where you can shop for atiks, textiles, silver jewelry, woodwork and many other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a nese lunch. Day Six Fly to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Independent Exploration: Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. is a wonderfully diverse country. Discover its Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian cultures. Unique to is its Peranakan culture, which developed from the intermingling of Malay traditions with those of Chinese traders who settled here in the 17th century. Day Seven Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple; also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. Independent Exploration: The rest of the day is at leisure. is known around the world for its delicious cuisine. For an authentic taste (or tastes!) of local specialties, try the offerings at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre in Chinatown. Day Eight d Eastern & Oriental Express This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental Express. As the train departs nese dance, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. Day Nine d Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia Excursion: Kuala Kangsar. Explore the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Kuala Kangsar is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak. A gold dome and gold minarets top Uudiah Mosque. Visit the Perak Royal Museum, a former palace that was constructed without nails, and the Sultan Shah Gallery. This evening, sip a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. Day Ten Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai river, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Arrive in this afternoon. Transfer to The Peninsula. mandarin oriental SingaPore is a haven for the arts. Nearly everywhere you look, artisans are weaving gorgeous askets, carving intricate woodwork or creating colorful atik. However, nese dancing will leave the most lasting impression. Often divided into sacred ( wali ) or entertainment ( ealihan ) genres, nese dances can e taught in professional dance schools or theater companies or at home, where mothers often teach their young children some of the classic movements. Popular dances include Pendet, a sacred dance performed y females as a purifying prelude to ceremonies; Legong, another sacred dance performed y women dressed in colorful costumes; Barong, an entertainment dance symolizing the fight etween good and evil; and Kecak, an impressive performance traditionally done at sunset y a large group of men depicting the story of Ramayana through simple movements and chanting. Day Eleven Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of the river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. Wi-Fi is availale. Educational Focus: History of Thailand Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple also is considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai cuisine lunch at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Twelve Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility that promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Join your fellow travelers tonight for a Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. Wi-Fi is availale. Belmond JimBaran Puri This luxurious resort overlooks one of s eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge. Wi-Fi is availale.