2018 AVALON ASIA COLLECTION

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1 2018 AVALON ASIA COLLECTION RIVER CRUISING FROM A UNIQUE POINT OF VIEW AVALONWATERWAYS.COM.AU

2 IT S ALL IN THE DETAILS 4 Included Just for You 6 Intimate Cruising at Its Best 8 Live the Suite Life 10 You First Service 12 Inspired Dining INSPIRING ASIA & THE AVALON ADVANTAGE A journey with Avalon Waterways along the legendary rivers of Asia is an unforgettable fusion of distinctive sights, colourful cultures, and ancient traditions. Inspired by cruisers, our ships and itineraries stand out from the crowd. And because bigger isn t always better, we focus on intimate experiences with exceptional personalised service on our Suite Ships SM. With a maximum of 36 guests, we get you closer to the must-see sights and deliver a more enriching experience with Local Favourites SM, designed to introduce you to the unique stories and people in each destination. An expert Cruise Director and carefully selected Certified Local Guides accompany you throughout your adventure, ensuring no detail is overlooked. So, come discover the magic of Asia and the Avalon advantage. MEKONG RIVER 14 Welcoming Vietnam & Cambodia 16 The Mekong Experience 18 Extend Your Cruise 19 Superior Hotels 20 Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap WHS...13 days Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City WSH...13 days 26 NEW! The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam Siem Reap to Hanoi WSI...18 days Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi WIS...18 days 32 NEW! Ultimate Southeast Asia & the Majestic Mekong Bangkok to Hanoi WBS...21 days Bangkok to Hanoi WSB...21 days 38 Mekong River Cruise extensions IRRAWADDY RIVER 40 Captivating Myanmar 42 On the Irrawaddy 44 Extend Your Cruise 45 Superior Hotels 46 Golden Myanmar & the Alluring Irrawaddy Yangon to Yangon WBK...14 days Yangon to Yangon WKB...14 days 52 NEW! Spirit of Myanmar & the Untouched Upper Irrawaddy Yangon to Yangon WYB...16 days Yangon to Yangon WBY...16 days YANGTZE RIVER 58 Exploring the Yangtze & Beyond With Globus SHIP DETAILS 60 Avalon Siem Reap SM & Avalon Saigon SM 61 Avalon Myanmar SM Avalon is proud to partner with Tourism Cares to help support the ChildSafe Network and its Kaliyan Mith program in Siem Reap which helps provide outreach services and educational programs for impoverished children in Cambodia. See page 64 for details on this important initiative. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 62 Avalon Gives You More Value 63 What You Need To Know On Board 64 Avalon Travellers Icons: Cambodia Project 65 Terms & Conditions 2 AvalonWaterways.com.au 3

3 INCLUDED JUST FOR YOU. THE RIGHT INCLUSIONS ON BOARD AND ON SHORE. Onshore excursions with Local Guides and unique Local Favourites SM designed to immerse you in the culture. Wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Spacious Panorama Suites SM with sitting area and huge 14-foot wall-to-wall window. An exclusive experience features all the right inclusions, yet still leaves room for your own preferences. In addition to little luxuries like complimentary Wi-Fi and around-the-clock local beer/spirits, Avalon gives you time to relax and enjoy independent discoveries...the best of both worlds. We call that a just right inclusive. INCLUDED FOR EVERY AVALON GUEST Intimate cruise experience on one of our incredible Suite Ships SM with no more than 36 guests Spacious Panorama Suite SM measuring 245 square feet Large closets with shelves for ample storage & in-room safe Comfort Collection Beds SM with premium mattress toppers Large private bathrooms with hairdryer, premium bath amenities & full shower with glass door Large desk with convenient power outlets Individual climate control Minibar with complimentary local beer, soft drinks & bottled water Plush bathrobes & slippers Professional Cruise Director and staff to help throughout your cruise Selection of Local Favourites SM offering unique cultural activities & interactions with locals Included sightseeing accompanied by a Certified Local Guide. Inside visits, special features, and guided sightseeing are indicated in UPPERCASE in the day-by-day itinerary. Fascinating destination talks and demonstrations by your Cruise Director, Local Guides, and ship s crew Headsets for all guided shore excursions Bottled water on all excursions Fresh fruit & refreshing drink after all ship excursions Complimentary wine, local beer/ spirits, soft drinks, coffee, and tea at lunch & dinner Bar serving premium spirits, wine & complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local beer/spirits throughout the day Fitness Room 4 AvalonWaterways.com.au 5

4 INTIMATE CRUISING AT ITS BEST. THE JUST RIGHT SIZE. Our incredible Suite Ships SM carry just 36 guests for a more exclusive experience. Each ship has been meticulously crafted to offer all the modern features you expect, while retaining the unique character and charm of the destination you are travelling in. AVALON SUITE SHIP SM FEATURES: Air-conditioned Panorama Lounge Open-air observation lounge with shade system & premium lounge chairs Spacious, open-seating dining room Bar serving premium spirits, wine & complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local beer/spirits throughout the day Complimentary Wi-Fi access in lounge areas (where signal is available) Spa treatment room Fitness Room Library & games Non-smoking interior While the maximum number of guests may be small, the ships aren t. Built as long and wide as other ships that carry twice as many guests, the public spaces never feel congested. From the air-conditioned Panorama Lounge to the open-air observation lounge, there is plenty of seating and spots to relax. Plus, our lounges are located at the front of the ship, not the back, so no matter where you sit, you ll always have a great view. Avalon Siem Reap SM (2015) & Avalon Saigon SM (2018) The only ships cruising from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap* (or vice versa), eliminating hours of motorcoach travel time, which means you enjoy more cruising! See page 60 for deck plan. Avalon Myanmar SM (2015) The pioneering design allows us to cruise the spectacular untouched Upper Irrawaddy on each departure a feat not possible on any other ship. See page 61 for deck plan. *During low water conditions we fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or vice versa. 6 AvalonWaterways.com.au 7

5 LIVE THE SUITE LIFE. OUR VISION. YOUR VIEW. Welcome to our innovative Panorama Suites SM. Designed from the ground up with your comfort in mind no compromises. With an expansive 245 square feet of living space and a massive wall-towall window measuring 14 feet across, you ll never feel cramped or crowded. The window opens a full 9 feet, creating river cruising s only Open-Air Balcony SM. Even the bed faces the window, ensuring you won t miss a single passing riverscape. You ll feel right at home in this spacious, well-appointed retreat. AMENITIES LIST Comfort Collection BedsSM, featuring premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, blankets & European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Choice of bed configuration (two twins or one king) Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Wall-to-wall Panoramic window measuring 14-feet wide, that opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air BalconySM Comfortable sitting area with couch and chair Large private bathroom featuring full shower with rain shower head & glass door, hairdryer, and premium bath amenities Spacious closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair In-house telephone Bathrobes & slippers Minibar with complimentary local beer, soft drinks & bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control 8 AvalonWaterways.com.au 9

6 THE ART OF MAKING YOU FEEL AT HOME. We don t just reserve the warmth and comfort for your suite on an Avalon river cruise we carry our welcoming spirit throughout the entire ship and spill it onto shore. From the reception staff and Cruise Director to your cabin steward and wait staff, we deliver exquisite service that s professional and friendly never stuffy. But it doesn t stop there. Our informative Local Guides are on hand throughout your cruise with engaging tales that bring you closer to your destination. Whether you re on board or on shore, you re perfectly taken care of every step of the way. YOU FIRST SERVICE. 10 AvalonWaterways.com.au 11

7 SAVOUR THE LOCAL FLAVOURS ON BOARD: With Avalon, every dining experience brings your destination to life. We start with fresh, quality ingredients and delectable recipes crafted by our talented chefs. Try authentic regional dishes or more familiar Western alternatives. Start your day off right with a selection of hot and cold dishes at the breakfast buffet and don t miss our made-to-order egg station. Lunch features a buffet and a live cooking station showcasing local specialties served by our Head Chef. In the evening, a four-course à la carte dinner awaits with choice of salads, soups, entrées, and desserts. Vegetarian options are available at all meals. ON LAND: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel. Where we include lunch or dinner, we have selected some of the best local restaurants to further enhance your experience. We even include special dining experiences like a hands-on cooking class in Vietnam and a meal at one of the few wineries in Myanmar with stunning views over Inle Lake. INSPIRED DINING. 12 AvalonWaterways.com.au 13

8 Over the past 30 years, change has been a constant for Vietnam and Cambodia as they diligently forge paths to the future while maintaining ancient traditions. Extending from the mountainous north to the verdant flood plains of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam boasts a rich and fascinating culture, striking beauty, and tantalising cuisine. A palpable energy buzzes throughout the country, arousing your curiosity and elevating your senses. City streets set the stage for a symphony of zipping motorbikes. Bustling local markets paint a picture of daily life. The breathtaking highlands around Sapa and the golden beaches of Hoi An provide perfect serenity. And remarkable geological formations like stunning Ha Long Bay present panoramas you ll never forget. While reminders of the war remain, it is firmly in the country s past. The people of Vietnam are eager to welcome you and share their country, stories, and gracious smiles. Bordering Vietnam, the remarkable Kingdom of Cambodia intrigues, beguiles, and fascinates all who are fortunate enough to make her acquaintance. During its peak from the 9th to 15th centuries, the powerful kings of the Khmer Empire erected the most extensive concentration of temples in the world the magnificent Angkor complex. Since those days, the country has seen its share of troubled times from invasion and occupation to civil war and the appalling reign of the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to Through it all, the spirit of the Cambodian people triumphed, and in the early 1990s, the country began a renaissance. Today, it beckons with its hospitable people, unforgettable sights, and ancient architectural wonders. WELCOMING VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 14 AvalonWaterways.com.au 15

9 THE MEKONG EXPERIENCE Pulsing through the heart of Vietnam and Cambodia, the mighty Mekong River provides a lifeline for millions of people. Along this vibrant Mother of Water, scenes of everyday life will mesmerise you from fishermen hauling in their daily catch and chanting monks to boats crisscrossing the river. Cruise the massive Mekong Delta, which covers some 15,000 square miles. This picturesque area accounts for over half of Vietnam s rice production, prompting it to be nicknamed the rice bowl of the country. One of the highlights is a visit to a local workshop to see how traditional candy and rice wine are made before sampling some yourself. Explore a colourful local market, visit a local sampan builder, and relish other fascinating activities. Explore French-influenced Phnom Penh, the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and learn about the sobering Khmer Rouge regime. Interact with friendly Cambodian people at work and play as you explore villages and visit with local schoolchildren, a skilled silversmith, and a farmer to learn about his daily life. You will also partake in a traditional water blessing ceremony with area monks. Beyond the Mekong, you will explore great sights on land. In Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy a walking tour of the city s highlights, a cooking class, and visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels used by the Viet Cong in the war. In charming Siem Reap, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance and explore the spectacular Angkor temple complex, whose architectural grandeur is arguably unmatched among the world s ancient ruins. See a variety of temples, including spectacular Angkor Wat and the mesmerising faces of Bayon. Researchers now believe Angkor was the largest pre-industrial city in the world, and the remaining temples stand as a testament to the wealth and power of the Khmer Empire. By the end of your journey, you will have a better understanding of life along the river and the friendly people who depend on it. 16 AvalonWaterways.com.au 17

10 EXTEND YOUR CRUISE Want to explore more of Southeast Asia? We offer a selection of optional extensions so you can get the most out of your holiday. Add one extension or more to fit your needs perfectly! Sail on scenic Ha Long Bay or visit fascinating ethnic minority villages in the mountain town of Sapa. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Luang Prabang and Hoi An Ancient Town. Witness daily life in Hanoi s Old Quarter and learn about Vietnam s dynastic history in Hue. Marvel at the grandeur of Bangkok s Grand Palace or relax at the beach along Vietnam s central coast. See itinerary pages for listing of applicable extensions. SUPERIOR HOTELS Every Avalon hotel has been carefully selected by our regional experts. With high-quality service, desirable amenities, spacious guestrooms, and central locations, each is sure to exceed your expectations. 1 Ho Chi Minh City - InterContinental Asiana Saigon Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the InterContinental Asiana Saigon is one of the city s leading hotels and a great base for exploring the city. The hotel features deluxe amenities, while the elegantly appointed guestrooms offer a spacious retreat.t. 2 Siem Reap - Park Hyatt Siem Reap The Park Hyatt Siem Reap is the city s most prestigious address and perfect base to explore the Temples of Angkor. Located in the heart of the city, this award-winning hotel blends elegant and contemporary design elements to create an enlivening atmosphere. From the second you arrive, you will be welcomed by true Cambodian hospitality and superb service. 3 Hanoi extension - InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Built entirely over the serene waters of historic West Lake, the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake features contemporary Vietnamese design and exceptional service for an unforgettable visit to the City of Peace. 4 Laos extension - Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum With its location in the heart of Luang Prabang, the Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum is the perfect base to explore this historic town. Once the residence of Prince Souvannaphouma, the hotel exudes a distinct colonial style with a local touch. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF HOTELS AND AMENITIES. 18 AvalonWaterways.com.au 19

11 HANOI Extension HA LONG BAY FASCINATING VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE MEKONG RIVER 13 DAYS PRICED FROM $5,759 BANGKOK Extension Start/End City Extension THAILAND SIEM REAP VIETNAM 2 CAMBODIA Tonle Sap KAMPONG TRALACH KONPONG LOUANG PHNOM PENH CHAU DOC CU LAO GIENG VINH LONG WAT HANCHEY ANGKOR BAN Mekong River 3 7 HO CHI MINH CITY REVERSE ITINERARY CRUISE WSH - SOUTHBOUND 13 days Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS CRUISE WHS - NORTHBOUND HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP SIGHTSEEING All included sightseeing is conducted by a Certified Local Guide. 1 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City: welcome to Vietnam 2 Ho Chi Minh City: walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class 3 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion 4 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception 5 Vinh Long Cu Lao Gieng: visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Vinh Long; visit a sampanmaking family and interact with a Catholic priest in Cu Lao Gieng 6 Chau Doc Long Khong A Cambodian Border Crossing: visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc; walking tour of Long Khong A with cotton-weaving demonstration 7 Phnom Penh: sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; afternoon at leisure; show by children from a local orphanage 8 Phnom Penh: visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields 9 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban: visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit 10 Konpong Louang Kampong Tralach: visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer s home in Kampong Tralach 11 Siem Reap (Disembarkation): visit Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei 12 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm by tuk-tuk; Les Artisans d Angkor; Apsara dance performance 13 Siem Reap: end of holiday CRUISE 7-night cruise in a Panorama Suite SM with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds SM. Enjoy an intimate river cruise experience with a maximum of 36 guests on board. LOCAL FAVOURITES SM Special experiences by local entertainers, artisans, and experts designed to enrich your experience. VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS DANCE SHOW BY CHILDREN FROM LOCAL ORPHANAGE TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING BY MONK VISIT A FARMER S HOME TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE MEALS American breakfast (B) daily, 9 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D) Bangkok Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L) SUPERIOR HOTELS Ho Chi Minh City InterContinental Asiana Saigon (D) Siem Reap Park Hyatt Siem Reap (D) Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Extension: Hanoi InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (D), Ha Long Bay Novotel Ha Long Bay (BA) Bangkok Extension InterContinental Bangkok (D) TA PROHM 20 AvalonWaterways.com.au 21

12 FLOATING MARKET ANGKOR WAT AT SUNRISE FASCINATING VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE MEKONG RIVER - WHS WAT HANCHEY DAY 1 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Ho Chi Minh City. This morning, enjoy a WALKING TOUR of the city s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, the Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing DRINK at the popular ROOFTOP BAR where the U.S. Military held the infamous Five O Clock Follies during the war. Next, visit the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, followed by BEN THANH MARKET, the largest and oldest in the city. For lunch, participate in a hands-on VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS. Head into the classroom and learn how to prepare different local dishes and the techniques necessary to recreate them once you return home. Last but not least, sample your delicious creations! The afternoon is at your leisure to explore this lively city. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels. This morning, leave the city and drive through vast expanses of rice paddies to visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. Here, you will learn about how the tunnels were constructed and have a chance to walk through a section to experience what life would have been like underground. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Maybe stop at the famous rooftop bar for a drink at the Caravelle Hotel. (B) DAY 4 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation). This morning, transfer to the port on the Saigon River and board your river cruise vessel to start your CRUISE up the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Vinh Long Cu Lao Gieng. This morning, board a sampan for a scenic cruise to Vinh Long. Upon arrival, visit a LOCAL WORKSHOP to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made. Other surprises await for those who are brave! After lunch on the ship, enjoy scenes of daily life along the river near Cu Lao Gieng via sampan. Stop at a LOCAL HOME, where a skilled family works together to hand-craft sampans for a living. Then, ride a specially designed MOTOR CART to one of Vietnam s oldest churches for a special INTERACTION WITH A CATHOLIC PRIEST. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Chau Doc Long Khong A Cambodian Border Crossing. After breakfast, walk through the LOCAL MARKET and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. Then join a sampan excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong to the religious sites at the base of SAM MOUNTAIN. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, a market selling dried goods, and more. After lunch, a sampan brings you to the village of LONG KHONG A, where cotton weaving is a well-preserved tradition. Spend time at one house for a COTTON-WEAVING DEMONSTRATION and a chance to talk with the family. Return to the ship and head for the Cambodian border. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Phnom Penh. The capital city of Phnom Penh retains its French charm to this day. This morning, your sightseeing tour by PRIVATE CYCLO includes visits to the ROYAL PALACE with the spectacular SILVER PAGODA and the NATIONAL MUSEUM, featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the city. Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will put on a SHOW featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Phnom Penh. Sightseeing this morning provides a glimpse of the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime. Visit the TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM, a former high school that housed over 17,000 prisoners. Of this number, it is believed that fewer than 15 survived the torture and avoided being sent to the Killing Fields. You will also visit one of the KILLING FIELDS, where more than 200,000 people were killed by the Khmer Rouge. After lunch, depart Phnom Penh and enjoy some time at leisure on the ship. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban. This morning, visit WAT HANCHEY, a temple dating back to the 8th century and the Chenla Empire. Located on a hilltop, enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING given by local monks. After lunch, enjoy a WALKING TOUR through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will see traditional Khmer houses and visit a LOCAL SCHOOL. (B,L,D) NOTE: The climb to Wat Hanchey features a steep incline. If you feel you are unable to make the climb, you will be driven to the top by car. DAY 10 Konpong Louang Kampong Tralach. Today, start your sightseeing at the SILVERSMITH VILLAGE of Konpong Louang. Here, you will see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art. Continue on to Kampong Tralach for an OX CART RIDE past rice paddy fields 22 AvalonWaterways.com.au 23

13 DATES & PRICES AU$ CRUISE WHS - FROM $5,759 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP CRUISE WHS - FROM $4,069 CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP CRUISE WHSH - FROM $7,226 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO SIEM REAP CRUISE WHSB - FROM $6,995 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK CRUISE WHSN - FROM $8,442 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK Ship Dept. # Start Ho Chi Minh City Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 0101 Mon Jan 01 7,119 Siem Reap 0115 Mon Jan 15 7,119 Siem Reap 0129 Mon Jan 29 7,119 Siem Reap 0212 Mon Feb 12 7,119 Siem Reap 0226 Mon Feb 26 7,119 Siem Reap 0312 Mon Mar 12 7,119 Siem Reap 0326 Mon Mar 26 6,869 Siem Reap 0702 Mon Jul 02 5,759 Siem Reap 0716 Mon Jul 16 5,759 Siem Reap 0730 Mon Jul 30 5,759 Siem Reap 0813 Mon Aug 13 5,759 Siem Reap 0827 Mon Aug 27 6,579 Siem Reap 0910 Mon Sep 10 6,579 Saigon 0917 Mon Sep 17 6,869 Siem Reap 0924 Mon Sep 24 6,869 Saigon 1001 Mon Oct 01 7,119 Siem Reap 1008 Mon Oct 08 7,119 Saigon 1015 Mon Oct 15 7,119 Siem Reap 1022 Mon Oct 22 7,119 Saigon 1029 Mon Oct 29 7,119 Siem Reap 1105 Mon Nov 05 7,119 Saigon 1112 Mon Nov 12 7,119 Ship Dept. # Start Ho Chi Minh City Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1119 Mon Nov 19 7,119 Saigon 1126 Mon Nov 26 7,119 Siem Reap 1203 Mon Dec 03 6,869 Saigon 1210 Mon Dec 10 6,579 Siem Reap 1217 Mon Dec 17 6,579 Saigon 1224 Mon Dec 24 6,869 Siem Reap 1231 Mon Dec 31 7, Saigon 0107 Mon Jan 07 7,359 Siem Reap 0114 Mon Jan 14 7,359 Saigon 0121 Mon Jan 21 7,359 Siem Reap 0128 Mon Jan 28 7,359 Saigon 0204 Mon Feb 04 7,359 Siem Reap 0211 Mon Feb 11 7,359 Saigon 0218 Mon Feb 18 7,359 Siem Reap 0225 Mon Feb 25 7,359 Saigon 0304 Mon Mar 04 7,359 Siem Reap 0311 Mon Mar 11 7,359 Saigon 0318 Mon Mar 18 7,359 Siem Reap 0325 Mon Mar 25 7,089 Saigon 0401 Mon Apr 01 7,089 Siem Reap 0408 Mon Apr 08 7,089 ROYAL PALACE AT DUSK PHNOM PENH and the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to MEET A LOCAL FARMER and learn about his daily life. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, cruise up the Tonle River to Tonle Sap (Great Lake). After the rainy season, this massive body of water can cover around 10,000 square miles and is the perfect breeding ground for fish, which play a vital role in providing food for people living on the lake. (B,L,D) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid-december to August, we will not be able to cruise up the Tonle River to Tonle Sap. Low water conditions vary from year to year so this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis. DAY 11 Siem Reap (Disembarkation). This morning, arrive in Siem Reap and start your sightseeing of the TEMPLES OF ANGKOR, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth! Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples were built around the Khmer interpretations of Indian religious and political beliefs that ultimately evolved from Hinduism to Buddhism. The complex architectural grandeur of the Angkor temples is arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere in the world. First, visit the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: ANGKOR WAT, honouring the Hindu god Vishnu. Featuring five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol of Cambodia. Then, visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Unlike other temples, it is built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. This evening is at leisure to explore charming Siem Reap or stay to witness sunset at Angkor Wat! (B,L) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid-december to August, we will not be able to cruise across Tonle Sap to Siem Reap. In these cases, we will fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and sightseeing will begin in the afternoon. No included sightseeing will be missed. Low water conditions vary from year to year, so this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis. DAY 12 Siem Reap. Today, continue your sightseeing of the Angkor temples by TUK-TUK. Start at ANGKOR THOM, where you will explore BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas reliefs. Next stop is TA PROHM, which, unlike the other temples, has been left relatively untouched. Tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it. Next, stop at LES ARTISANS D ANGKOR, a development project teaching young adults traditional handicraft techniques. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE, where the ancient Khmer culture is brought to life by talented dancers, singers, and musicians. (B,D) DAY 13 Siem Reap. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY ADD HANOI & HA LONG BAY CRUISE WHSH 16 DAYS FROM HANOI TO SIEM REAP ADD BANGKOK CRUISE WHSB 16 DAYS FROM HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK ADD HANOI, HA LONG BAY & BANGKOK CRUISE WHSN 19 DAYS FROM HANOI TO BANGKOK See pages for more details or visit our website for full itineraries (including reverse itineraries). CRUISE ONLY CRUISE WHS 8 DAYS FROM HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP CRUISE WSH - FROM $5,749 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY CRUISE WSH - FROM $4,069 CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY CRUISE WSHH - FROM $7,266 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY CRUISE WSHB - FROM $6,893 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO BANGKOK CRUISE WSHN - FROM $8,389 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK Ship Dept. # Start Siem Reap Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 0108 Mon Jan 08 7,139 Siem Reap 0122 Mon Jan 22 7,139 Siem Reap 0205 Mon Feb 05 7,139 Siem Reap 0219 Mon Feb 19 7,139 Siem Reap 0305 Mon Mar 05 7,139 Siem Reap 0319 Mon Mar 19 7,139 Siem Reap 0402 Mon Apr 02 6,889 Siem Reap 0709 Mon Jul 09 5,749 Siem Reap 0723 Mon Jul 23 5,749 Siem Reap 0806 Mon Aug 06 5,749 Siem Reap 0820 Mon Aug 20 5,749 Siem Reap 0903 Mon Sep 03 6,599 Siem Reap 0917 Mon Sep 17 6,889 Saigon 0924 Mon Sep 24 6,889 Siem Reap 1001 Mon Oct 01 7,139 Saigon 1008 Mon Oct 08 7,139 Siem Reap 1015 Mon Oct 15 7,139 Saigon 1022 Mon Oct 22 7,139 Siem Reap 1029 Mon Oct 29 7,139 Saigon 1105 Mon Nov 05 7,139 Siem Reap 1112 Mon Nov 12 7,139 Saigon 1119 Mon Nov 19 7,139 ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED. *Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes (applicable to extensions only). Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $213. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on extensions are not included and should be paid directly. Price is per person, based on double room occupancy. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Avalon Suite on Mekong Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Tonle Deck, add $530 per person in double occupancy or $1,060 in single occupancy. Extra Nights per person in Ho Chi Minh City: in single room $312; in twin room $162 Extra Nights per person in Siem Reap: Jan.-Apr. & Sep.-Dec. : in single room $350; in twin room $182 Jul.-Aug.: in single room $306; in twin room $160 Extra Nights per person in Hanoi: in single room $284; in twin room $149 Extra Nights per person in Bangkok: Jan.-Oct.: in single room $327; in twin room $170 Nov.-Jan. 6, 2019 : in single room $356; in twin room $185 Jan. 7, 2019-Apr. 30, 2019 : in single room $296; in twin room $154 Ship ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY! COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE. Dept. # Start Siem Reap Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1126 Mon Nov 26 7,139 Saigon 1203 Mon Dec 03 6,889 Siem Reap 1210 Mon Dec 10 6,599 Saigon 1217 Mon Dec 17 6,599 Siem Reap 1224 Mon Dec 24 6,889 Saigon 1231 Mon Dec 31 7, Siem Reap 0107 Mon Jan 07 7,379 Saigon 0114 Mon Jan 14 7,379 Siem Reap 0121 Mon Jan 21 7,379 Saigon 0128 Mon Jan 28 7,379 Siem Reap 0204 Mon Feb 04 7,379 Saigon 0211 Mon Feb 11 7,379 Siem Reap 0218 Mon Feb 18 7,379 Saigon 0225 Mon Feb 25 7,379 Siem Reap 0304 Mon Mar 04 7,379 Saigon 0311 Mon Mar 11 7,379 Siem Reap 0318 Mon Mar 18 7,379 Saigon 0325 Mon Mar 25 7,119 Siem Reap 0401 Mon Apr 01 7,119 Saigon 0408 Mon Apr 08 7, AvalonWaterways.com.au 25

14 SAPA Extension HANOI LAOS HA LONG BAY LUANG PRABANG Extension THE HEART OF CAMBODIA & VIETNAM 18 DAYS PRICED FROM $8,609 Start/End City Extension SIEM REAP Tonle Sap 3 HUE Extension CAMBODIA KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN PHNOM PENH Mekong River CHAU DOC 2 CU LAO GIENG 7 BEN TRE DANANG Extension VIETNAM HO CHI MINH CITY CRUISE WSI - SOUTHBOUND SIEM REAP TO HANOI SIGHTSEEING All included sightseeing is conducted by a Certified Local Guide. CRUISE 7-night cruise in a Panorama Suite SM with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds SM. Enjoy an intimate river cruise experience with a maximum of 36 guests on board. HA LONG BAY VIETNAM REVERSE ITINERARY CRUISE WIS - NORTHBOUND 18 days Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS 1 Arrive Siem Reap: welcome to Cambodia 2 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei; Apsara dance performance 3 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm by tuk-tuk; Les Artisans d Angkor 4 Siem Reap (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception 5 Kampong Tralach Konpong Louang Phnom Penh: ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum 6 Phnom Penh: visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields; afternoon at leisure; show by children from local orphanage 7 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban: visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit 8 Vietnam Border Crossing Chau Doc: visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc 9 Long Khong A Cu Lao Gieng: walking tour of Long Khong A with cottonweaving demonstration; visit a sampan-making family and interact with a Catholic priest in Cu Lao Gieng 10 Ben Tre: visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made 11 Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation): walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class 12 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion 13 Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi: fly to Hanoi 14 Hanoi: visit Ho Chi Minh s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Temple of Literature; lunch at Koto; electric cart ride through the Old Quarter; water puppets performance 15 Hanoi Ha Long Bay (Embarkation): drive to Ha Long Bay; visit Cua Van floating village 16 Ha Long Bay: cruise the bay; visit Titop Island, Luon Cave, and Dark and Bright Cave; opportunity to explore by kayak 17 Ha Long Bay (Disembarkation) Hanoi: visit Sung Sot Cave; drive to Hanoi 18 Hanoi: end of holiday LOCAL FAVOURITES SM Special experiences by local entertainers, artisans, and experts designed to enrich your experience. VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS DANCE SHOW BY CHILDREN FROM LOCAL ORPHANAGE TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING BY MONK VISIT A FARMER S HOME TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE MEALS American breakfast (B) daily, 12 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) Sapa Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L) Hue & Danang Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L) Luang Prabang Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L) SUPERIOR HOTELS Siem Reap Park Hyatt Siem Reap (D) Ho Chi Minh City InterContinental Asiana Saigon (D) Hanoi InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (D) Ha Long Bay Cruise Paradise Elegance Sapa Extension Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa (BA) Hue & Danang Extension: Hue La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa (MD), Danang Naman Retreat (D) Luang Prabang Extension Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum (SF) 26 AvalonWaterways.com.au 27

15 BAYON TEMPLE THE HEART OF CAMBODIA & VIETNAM - WSI WATER PUPPETS DAY 1 Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Welcome to Siem Reap, your base during your visit to Angkor, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Siem Reap. This morning, start your sightseeing of the TEMPLES OF ANGKOR. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples were built around the Khmer interpretations of Indian religious and political beliefs that ultimately evolved from Hinduism to Buddhism. The complex architectural grandeur of the Angkor temples is arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere in the world. First, visit the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: ANGKOR WAT, honouring the Hindu god Vishnu. Featuring five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol of Cambodia. Then, visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Unlike other temples, it is built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. This evening, enjoy a PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE, where the ancient Khmer culture is brought to life by talented dancers, singers, and musicians. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Siem Reap. Today, continue your sightseeing of the Angkor temples by TUK-TUK. Start at ANGKOR THOM where you will explore BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas reliefs. Next stop is TA PROHM, which, unlike the other temples, has been left relatively untouched. Tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it. Lastly, stop at LES ARTISANS D ANGKOR, a development project teaching young adults traditional handicraft techniques. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to explore this charming town. (B) DAY 4 Siem Reap (Embarkation). This morning, transfer to the port and board your river cruise vessel for your CRUISE down the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam. This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as you cruise through Tonle Sap (Great Lake). After the rainy season, this massive body of water can cover around 10,000 square miles and provides the perfect breeding ground for fish, which provide food for people living on the lake. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception. (B,L,D) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid- December to August, we will not be able to cruise on Tonle Sap. In these cases, we will fly from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh for embarkation. No included sightseeing will be missed. Low water conditions vary from year to year, so this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis. DAY 5 Kampong Tralach Konpong Louang Phnom Penh. Today, visit Kampong Tralach for an OX CART RIDE past rice paddy fields and the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to MEET WITH A LOCAL FARMER and learn more about his daily life. Lastly, visit the SILVERSMITH VILLAGE of Konpong Louang. Here, you will see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art. Then sail to the capital city of Phnom Penh. After lunch, your sightseeing tour by private cyclo includes visits to the ROYAL PALACE with the spectacular SILVER PAGODA and the NATIONAL MUSEUM, featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Phnom Penh. Sightseeing this morning provides a glimpse of the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime. Visit the TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM, a former high school that housed over 17,000 prisoners. Of this number, it is believed that less than 15 survived the torture and avoided being sent to the Killing Fields. You will also visit one of the KILLING FIELDS, where over 200,000 people were killed by the Khmer Rouge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city. Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will put on a SHOW featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban. This morning, visit WAT HANCHEY, a temple dating back to the 8th century and the Chenla Empire. Located on a hilltop, enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING given by local monks. After lunch, enjoy a WALKING TOUR through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will see traditional Khmer houses and visit a LOCAL SCHOOL. (B,L,D) NOTE: The climb to Wat Hanchey features a steep incline. If you feel you are unable to make the climb, you will be driven to the top by car. DAY 8 Border Crossing Chau Doc, Vietnam. Cross the border this morning into Vietnam and sail to Chau Doc. Upon arrival, walk through the LOCAL MARKET and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. After lunch, join a sampan excursion down the backwaters of the river to the religious sites at the base of SAM MOUNTAIN. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, a market selling dried goods, and more. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Long Khong A Cu Lao Gieng. After breakfast, a sampan brings you to the village of LONG KHONG A, where cotton weaving is a well-preserved tradition. Spend time at one house for a COTTON-WEAVING DEMONSTRATION and a chance to talk with the family. In the afternoon, board a sampan and enjoy scenes of daily life along the river. Stop at a LOCAL HOME, where a skilled family works together to hand-craft sampans for a living. Then, ride a specially designed MOTOR CART to one of Vietnam s oldest churches for a special INTERACTION WITH A CATHOLIC PRIEST. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Ben Tre. This morning, board a sampan for a scenic cruise to Ben Tre. Visit a LOCAL WORKSHOP to see how rice wine and traditional coconut candy are made. Then, continue on to a LOCAL GARDEN, where several types of fruit indigenous to the area are grown. This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as we sail to exciting Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D) 28 AvalonWaterways.com.au 29

16 DATES & PRICES AU$ CRUISE WSI - FROM $8,609 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HANOI CRUISE WSIS - FROM $9,869 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HANOI CRUISE WSID - FROM $10,544 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO DANANG CRUISE WSIL - FROM $9,525 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WSIA - FROM $11,764 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO DANANG CRUISE WSIP - FROM $10,755 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO LUANG PRABANG TONLE SAP BEN TRE DAY 11 Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation). Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. This morning, enjoy a WALKING TOUR of the city s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, the Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing DRINK at the popular ROOFTOP BAR where the U.S. Military held the infamous Five O Clock Follies during the war. Next, visit the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM followed by BEN THANH MARKET, the largest and oldest in the city. For lunch, participate in a hands-on VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS. Head into the classroom and learn how to prepare different local dishes and the techniques necessary to recreate them once you return home. Last but not least, sample your delicious creations! The afternoon is at your leisure to explore this lively city. (B,L) DAY 12 Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels. This morning, leave the city and drive through vast expanses of rice paddies to visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. Here, you will learn about how the tunnels were constructed and have a chance to walk through a section to experience what life would have been like underground. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. This evening, join your travelling companions for a special farewell dinner hosted by your Cruise Director. (B,D) DAY 13 Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi. Today, transfer to the airport and fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (B)OUR HOLIDAY IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY DAY 14 Hanoi. This morning, take time to look at the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the MAUSOLEUM and the humble cottage from which Uncle Ho ruled Vietnam until his death in Next on the agenda: ONE PILLAR PAGODA, the HO CHI MINH MUSEUM, and the Presidential Palace. Stop at the infamous Hanoi Hilton before continuing to mystical Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will enjoy a brief guided walk. Also visit the ancient TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, over 900 years old and Hanoi s first university. Lunch is at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that trains local street children in restaurant skills they can use to find a job and build a stable life. After lunch, enjoy a ELECTRIC CART ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have for centuries. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating performance of Hanoi s renowned WATER PUPPETS, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century. (B,L,D) DAY 15 Hanoi Ha Long Bay. Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. Board the luxurious Paradise Elegance for a TWO-NIGHT CRUISE on the bay. After lunch, visit the CUA VAN FLOATING VILLAGE, home to more than 700 people. You can visit by bamboo raft with the locals or in a kayak under your own power. Enjoy scenic sailing for the remainder of the day before anchoring for the night. (B,L,D) DAY 16 Ha Long Bay. Continue exploring the bay. Visit TITOP ISLAND, where you have the chance to swim or climb 400 steps to the top for stunning views. You will also visit LUON CAVE by your choice of boat or kayak. At DARK AND BRIGHT YOUR HA LONG BAY CRUISE SHIP The Paradise Elegance is the newest and most luxurious ship sailing on Ha Long Bay. You ll feel right at home in your Deluxe Cabin featuring a private balcony, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, in-room safe, spacious closet, and a hairdryer. Ship amenities include Wi-Fi access, a relaxing spa, piano lounge, library, and expansive sundeck with stylish bar. CAVE, you can explore by bamboo raft with the locals or by kayak. After a day of exploring, consider a spa treatment or simply relax for happy hour prior to dinner! (B,L,D) DAY 17 Ha Long Bay Hanoi. This morning, relax onboard or visit SUNG SOT CAVE, considered one of the most beautiful in the area with its magnificent formations. Afterwards, return to Hanoi and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) DAY 18 Hanoi. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY ADD SAPA CRUISE WSIS 22 DAYS FROM SIEM REAP TO HANOI ADD HUE & DANANG CRUISE WSID 22 DAYS FROM SIEM REAP TO DANANG ADD LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WSIL 20 DAYS FROM SIEM REAP TO LUANG PRABANG ADD SAPA, HUE & DANANG CRUISE WSIA 26 DAYS FROM SIEM REAP TO DANANG ADD SAPA & LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WSIP 24 DAYS FROM SIEM REAP TO LUANG PRABANG See pages for more details or visit our website for full itineraries (including reverse itineraries). Ship Dept. # Start Siem Reap Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 0108 Mon Jan 08 10,009 Siem Reap 0122 Mon Jan 22 10,009 Siem Reap 0205 Mon Feb 05 10,009 Siem Reap 0219 Mon Feb 19 10,009 Siem Reap 0305 Mon Mar 05 10,009 Siem Reap 0319 Mon Mar 19 10,009 Siem Reap 0402 Mon Apr 02 9,759 Siem Reap 0709 Mon Jul 09 8,609 Siem Reap 0723 Mon Jul 23 8,609 Siem Reap 0806 Mon Aug 06 8,609 Siem Reap 0820 Mon Aug 20 8,609 Siem Reap 0903 Mon Sep 03 9,469 Siem Reap 0917 Mon Sep 17 9,759 Saigon 0924 Mon Sep 24 9,759 Siem Reap 1001 Mon Oct 01 10,009 Saigon 1008 Mon Oct 08 10,009 Siem Reap 1015 Mon Oct 15 10,009 Saigon 1022 Mon Oct 22 10,009 Siem Reap 1029 Mon Oct 29 10,009 Saigon 1105 Mon Nov 05 10,009 Siem Reap 1112 Mon Nov 12 10,009 Saigon 1119 Mon Nov 19 10,009 Ship Dept. # Start Siem Reap Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1126 Mon Nov 26 10,009 Saigon 1203 Mon Dec 03 9,759 Siem Reap 1210 Mon Dec 10 9,469 Saigon 1217 Mon Dec 17 9,469 Siem Reap 1224 Mon Dec 24 9,759 Saigon 1231 Mon Dec 31 10, Siem Reap 0107 Mon Jan 07 10,369 Saigon 0114 Mon Jan 14 10,369 Siem Reap 0121 Mon Jan 21 10,369 Saigon 0128 Mon Jan 28 10,369 Siem Reap 0204 Mon Feb 04 10,369 Saigon 0211 Mon Feb 11 10,369 Siem Reap 0218 Mon Feb 18 10,369 Saigon 0225 Mon Feb 25 10,369 Siem Reap 0304 Mon Mar 04 10,369 Saigon 0311 Mon Mar 11 10,369 Siem Reap 0318 Mon Mar 18 10,369 Saigon 0325 Mon Mar 25 10,099 Siem Reap 0401 Mon Apr 01 10,099 Saigon 0408 Mon Apr 08 10,099 CRUISE WIS - FROM $8,679 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO HANOI CRUISE WISS - FROM $9,929 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO HANOI CRUISE WISD - FROM $10,604 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO DANANG CRUISE WISL - FROM $9,585 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WISA - FROM $11,834 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO DANANG CRUISE WISP - FROM $10,815 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO LUANG PRABANG Ship Dept. # Start Ho Chi Minh City Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 0101 Mon Jan 01 10,049 Siem Reap 0115 Mon Jan 15 10,049 Siem Reap 0129 Mon Jan 29 10,049 Siem Reap 0212 Mon Feb 12 10,049 Siem Reap 0226 Mon Feb 26 10,049 Siem Reap 0312 Mon Mar 12 10,049 Siem Reap 0326 Mon Mar 26 9,799 Siem Reap 0702 Mon Jul 02 8,679 Siem Reap 0716 Mon Jul 16 8,679 Siem Reap 0730 Mon Jul 30 8,679 Siem Reap 0813 Mon Aug 13 8,679 Siem Reap 0827 Mon Aug 27 9,509 Siem Reap 0910 Mon Sep 10 9,509 Saigon 0917 Mon Sep 17 9,799 Siem Reap 0924 Mon Sep 24 9,799 Saigon 1001 Mon Oct 01 10,049 Siem Reap 1008 Mon Oct 08 10,049 Saigon 1015 Mon Oct 15 10,049 Siem Reap 1022 Mon Oct 22 10,049 Saigon 1029 Mon Oct 29 10,049 Siem Reap 1105 Mon Nov 05 10,049 Saigon 1112 Mon Nov 12 10,049 Siem Reap 1119 Mon Nov 19 10,049 Saigon 1126 Mon Nov 26 10,049 Siem Reap 1203 Mon Dec 03 9,799 Saigon 1210 Mon Dec 10 9,509 Siem Reap 1217 Mon Dec 17 9,509 Saigon 1224 Mon Dec 24 9,799 Siem Reap 1231 Mon Dec 31 10, Saigon 0107 Mon Jan 07 10,409 Siem Reap 0114 Mon Jan 14 10,409 Saigon 0121 Mon Jan 21 10,409 Siem Reap 0128 Mon Jan 28 10,409 Saigon 0204 Mon Feb 04 10,409 Siem Reap 0211 Mon Feb 11 10,409 Saigon 0218 Mon Feb 18 10,409 Siem Reap 0225 Mon Feb 25 10,409 Saigon 0304 Mon Mar 04 10,409 Siem Reap 0311 Mon Mar 11 10,409 Saigon 0318 Mon Mar 18 10,409 Siem Reap 0325 Mon Mar 25 10,139 Saigon 0401 Mon Apr 01 10,139 Siem Reap 0408 Mon Apr 08 10,139 ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED. *Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes. Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $285. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on extensions are not included and should be paid directly. Price is per person, based on double room occupancy. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Avalon Suite on Mekong Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Tonle Deck, add $530 per person in double occupancy or $1,060 in single occupancy. Extra Nights per person in Siem Reap: Jan.-Apr. & Sep.-Dec. : in single room $350; in twin room $182 Jul.-Aug.: in single room $306; in twin room $160 Extra Nights per person in Ho Chi Minh City: in single room $312; in twin room $162 Extra Nights per person in Hanoi: in single room $284; in twin room $149 Extra Nights per person in Danang: in single room $507; in twin room $260 Extra Nights per person in Luang Prabang: Jan.-Apr. & Sep.-Dec. 18: in single room $372; in twin room $193 Jun.-Aug.: in single room $251; in twin room $132 Dec. 19-Dec. 31 : in single room $449; in twin room $231 Ship Dept. # Start Ho Chi Minh City Land/ Cruise* ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY! COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE. 30 AvalonWaterways.com.au 31

17 ULTIMATE SOUTHEAST ASIA & THE MAJESTIC MEKONG 21 DAYS PRICED FROM $9,806 BANGKOK 3 Start/End City Extension LAOS SAPA Extension LUANG PRABANG Extension THAILAND HANOI 2 HUE Extension DANANG Extension SIEM REAP 2 VIETNAM CAMBODIA Tonle Sap KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN PHNOM PENH Mekong River CHAU DOC 3 CU LAO GIENG VINH LONG HA LONG BAY HO CHI MINH CITY GRAND PALACE BANGKOK REVERSE ITINERARY CRUISE WSB - NORTHBOUND 21 days Bangkok to Hanoi VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS CRUISE WBS - NORTHBOUND BANGKOK TO HANOI SIGHTSEEING All included sightseeing is conducted by a Certified Local Guide. 1 Arrive Bangkok: welcome to Thailand 2 Bangkok: boat ride on klongs; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha 3 Bangkok: day at leisure 4 Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City: fly to Ho Chi Minh City; time at leisure 5 Ho Chi Minh City: walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class 6 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion 7 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception 8 Vinh Long Cu Lao Gieng: visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Vinh Long; visit a sampanmaking family and interact with a Catholic priest in Cu Lao Gieng 9 Chau Doc Long Khong A Cambodian Border Crossing: visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc; walking tour of Long Khong A with cotton-weaving demonstration 10 Phnom Penh: sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; afternoon at leisure; show by children from a local orphanage 11 Phnom Penh: visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields 12 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban: visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit 13 Konpong Louang Kampong Tralach: visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer s home in Kampong Tralach 14 Siem Reap (Disembarkation): visit Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei 15 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm by tuk-tuk; Les Artisans d Angkor; Apsara dance performance 16 Siem Reap Hanoi: fly to Hanoi 17 Hanoi: visit Ho Chi Minh s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Temple of Literature; lunch at Koto; electric cart ride through the Old Quarter; water puppets performance 18 Hanoi Ha Long Bay (Embarkation): drive to Ha Long Bay; visit Cua Van floating village 19 Ha Long Bay: cruise the bay; visit Titop Island, Luon Cave, and Dark and Bright Cave; opportunity to explore by kayak 20 Ha Long Bay (Disembarkation) Hanoi: visit Sung Sot Cave; drive to Hanoi 21 Hanoi: end of holiday CRUISE 7-night cruise in a Panorama Suite SM with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds SM. Enjoy an intimate river cruise experience with a maximum of 36 guests on board. LOCAL FAVOURITES SM Special experiences by local entertainers, artisans, and experts designed to enrich your experience. VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS DANCE SHOW BY CHILDREN FROM LOCAL ORPHANAGE TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING BY MONK VISIT A FARMER S HOME TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE MEALS American breakfast (B) daily, 13 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) Sapa Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L) Hue & Danang Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L) Luang Prabang Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L) SUPERIOR HOTELS Bangkok InterContinental Bangkok (D) Siem Reap Park Hyatt Siem Reap (D) Ho Chi Minh City InterContinental Asiana Saigon (D) Hanoi InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (D) Ha Long Bay Cruise Paradise Elegance Sapa Extension Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa (BA) Hue & Danang Extension: Hue La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa (MD), Danang Naman Retreat (D) Luang Prabang Extension Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum (SF) 32 AvalonWaterways.com.au 33

18 BANTEAY SREI ULTIMATE SOUTHEAST ASIA & THE MAJESTIC MEKONG - WBS TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA DAY 1 Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Welcome to Thailand! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. (B) DAY 2 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with a BOAT RIDE on the klongs, Bangkok s famous canals. Stop at the stunning GRAND PALACE featuring the TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also, visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foothigh and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L) DAY 3 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) DAY 4 Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Today, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) DAY 5 Ho Chi Minh City. This morning, enjoy a WALKING TOUR of the city s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, the Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing DRINK at the popular ROOFTOP BAR where the U.S. Military held the infamous Five O Clock Follies during the war. Next, visit the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, followed by BEN THANH MARKET, the largest and oldest in the city. For lunch, participate in a hands-on VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS. Head into the classroom and learn how to prepare different local dishes and the techniques necessary to recreate them once you return home. Last but not least, sample your delicious creations! The afternoon is at your leisure to explore this lively city. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels. This morning, leave the city and drive through vast expanses of rice paddies to visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. Here, you will learn about how the tunnels were constructed and have a chance to walk through a section to experience what life would have been like underground. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Maybe stop at the famous rooftop bar for a drink at the Caravelle Hotel. (B) DAY 7 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation). This morning, transfer to the port on the Saigon River and board your river cruise vessel to start your CRUISE up the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Vinh Long Cu Lao Gieng. This morning, board a sampan for a scenic cruise to Vinh Long. Visit a LOCAL WORKSHOP to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made. Other surprises await for those who are brave! After lunch on the ship, enjoy scenes of daily life along the river near Cu Lao Gieng via sampan. Stop at a LOCAL HOME, where a skilled family works together to hand-craft sampans for a living. Then, ride a specially designed MOTOR CART to one of Vietnam s oldest churches for a special INTERACTION WITH A CATHOLIC PRIEST. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Chau Doc Long Khong A Cambodian Border Crossing. After breakfast, walk through the LOCAL MARKET and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. Then join a sampan excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong to the religious sites at the base of SAM MOUNTAIN. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, a market selling dried goods, and more. After lunch, a sampan brings you to the village of LONG KHONG A, where cotton weaving is a well-preserved tradition. Spend time at one house for a COTTON-WEAVING DEMONSTRATION and a chance to talk with the family. Return to the ship and head for the Cambodian border. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Phnom Penh. The capital city of Phnom Penh retains its French charm to this day. This morning, your sightseeing tour by PRIVATE CYCLO includes visits to the ROYAL PALACE with the spectacular SILVER PAGODA and the NATIONAL MUSEUM, featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the city. Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will put on a SHOW featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D) DAY 11 Phnom Penh. Sightseeing this morning provides a glimpse of the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime. Visit the TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM, a former high school that housed over 17,000 prisoners. Of this number, it is believed that fewer than 15 survived the torture and avoided being sent to the Killing Fields. You will also visit one of the KILLING FIELDS, where more than 200,000 people were killed by the Khmer Rouge. After lunch, depart Phnom Penh and enjoy some time at leisure on the ship. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Wat Hanchey Angkor Ban. This morning, visit WAT HANCHEY, a temple dating back to the 8th century and the Chenla Empire. Located on a hilltop, enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING given by local monks. After lunch, enjoy a WALKING TOUR through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will see traditional Khmer houses and visit a LOCAL SCHOOL. (B,L,D) NOTE: The climb to Wat Hanchey features a steep incline. If you feel you are unable to make the climb, you will be driven to the top by car. DAY 13 Konpong Louang Kampong Tralach. Today, start your sightseeing at the SILVERSMITH VILLAGE of Konpong Louang. Here, you will see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art. Continue on to Kampong Tralach for an OX CART RIDE past rice paddy fields and the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to MEET A LOCAL FARMER and learn about his daily life. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, cruise up the Tonle River to Tonle Sap (Great Lake). After the rainy season, this massive body of water can cover around 10,000 square miles and is the perfect breeding ground for fish, which play a vital role in providing 34 AvalonWaterways.com.au 35

19 food for people living on the lake. (B,L,D) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid-december to August, we will not be able to cruise up the Tonle River to Tonle Sap. Low water conditions vary from year to year so this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis. DAY 14 Siem Reap (Disembarkation). This morning, arrive in Siem Reap and start your sightseeing of the TEMPLES OF ANGKOR, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth! Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples were built around the Khmer interpretations of Indian religious and political beliefs that ultimately evolved from Hinduism to Buddhism. The complex architectural grandeur of the Angkor temples is arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere in the world. First, visit the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: ANGKOR WAT, honouring the Hindu god Vishnu. Featuring five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol of Cambodia. Then, visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Unlike other temples, it is built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. This evening is at leisure to explore charming Siem Reap or stay to witness sunset at Angkor Wat! (B,L) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid- December to August, we will not be able to cruise across Tonle Sap to Siem Reap. In these cases, we will fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and sightseeing will begin in the afternoon. No included sightseeing will be missed. Low water conditions vary from year to year, so this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis. DAY 15 Siem Reap. Today, continue your sightseeing of the Angkor temples by TUK-TUK. Start at ANGKOR THOM, where you will explore BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas reliefs. Next stop is TA PROHM, which, unlike the other temples, has been left relatively untouched. Tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, allowing you to experience FLOATING MARKET MEKONG DELTA the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it. Next, stop at LES ARTISANS D ANGKOR, a development project teaching young adults traditional handicraft techniques. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE, where the ancient Khmer culture is brought to life by talented dancers, singers, and musicians. (B,D) DAY 16 Siem Reap Hanoi. Today, transfer to the airport and fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (B) DAY 17 Hanoi. This morning, take time to look at the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the MAUSOLEUM and the humble cottage from which Uncle Ho ruled Vietnam until his death in Next on the agenda: ONE PILLAR PAGODA, the HO CHI MINH MUSEUM, and the Presidential Palace. Stop at the infamous Hanoi Hilton before continuing to mystical Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will enjoy a brief guided walk. Also, visit the ancient TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, over 900 years old and Hanoi s first university. Lunch is at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that trains local street children in restaurant skills they can use to find a job and build a stable life. After lunch, enjoy a ELECTRIC CART ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have for centuries. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating performance of Hanoi s renowned WATER PUPPETS, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century. (B,L,D) DAY 18 Hanoi Ha Long Bay. Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. Board the luxurious Paradise Elegance for a TWO-NIGHT CRUISE on the bay. After lunch, visit the CUA VAN FLOATING VILLAGE, home to more than 700 people. You can visit by bamboo raft with the locals or in a kayak under your own power. Enjoy scenic sailing for the remainder of the day before anchoring for the night. (B,L,D) YOUR HA LONG BAY CRUISE SHIP The Paradise Elegance is the newest and most luxurious ship sailing on Ha Long Bay. You ll feel right at home in your Deluxe Cabin featuring a private balcony, en-suite bathroom, airconditioning, in-room safe, spacious closet, and a hairdryer. Ship amenities include Wi-Fi access, a relaxing spa, piano lounge, library, and expansive sundeck with stylish bar. DAY 19 Ha Long Bay. Continue exploring the bay. Visit TITOP ISLAND, where you have the chance to swim or climb 400 steps to the top for stunning views. You will also visit LUON CAVE by your choice of boat or kayak. At DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE, you can explore by bamboo raft with the locals or by kayak. After a day of exploring, consider a spa treatment or simply relax for happy hour prior to dinner! (B,L,D) DAY 20 Ha Long Bay Hanoi. This morning, relax onboard or visit SUNG SOT CAVE, considered one of the most beautiful in the area with its magnificent formations. Afterwards, return to Hanoi and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) DAY 21 Hanoi. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY ADD SAPA CRUISE WBSS 25 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO HANOI ADD HUE & DANANG CRUISE WBSD 25 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO DANANG ADD LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WBSL 23 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG ADD SAPA, HUE & DANANG CRUISE WBSA 29 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO DANANG ADD SAPA & LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WBSP 27 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG See pages for more details or visit our website for full itineraries (including reverse itineraries). DATES & PRICES AU$ CRUISE WBS - FROM $9,806 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI CRUISE WBSS - FROM $11,066 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI CRUISE WBSD - FROM $11,754 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO DANANG CRUISE WBSL - FROM $10,735 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WBSA - FROM $12,974 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO DANANG CRUISE WBSP - FROM $11,965 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG Ship Dept. # Start Bangkok Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1229 Fri Dec 29 11,186 Siem Reap 0112 Fri Jan 12 11,186 Siem Reap 0126 Fri Jan 26 11,186 Siem Reap 0209 Fri Feb 09 11,186 Siem Reap 0223 Fri Feb 23 11,186 Siem Reap 0309 Fri Mar 09 11,186 Siem Reap 0323 Fri Mar 23 10,916 Siem Reap 0629 Fri Jun 29 9,806 Siem Reap 0713 Fri Jul 13 9,806 Siem Reap 0727 Fri Jul 27 9,806 Siem Reap 0810 Fri Aug 10 9,806 Siem Reap 0824 Fri Aug 24 10,626 Siem Reap 0907 Fri Sep 07 10,626 Saigon 0914 Fri Sep 14 10,916 Siem Reap 0921 Fri Sep 21 10,916 Saigon 0928 Fri Sep 28 11,186 Siem Reap 1005 Fri Oct 05 11,186 Saigon 1012 Fri Oct 12 11,186 Siem Reap 1019 Fri Oct 19 11,186 Saigon 1026 Fri Oct 26 11,186 Siem Reap 1102 Fri Nov 02 11,236 Saigon 1109 Fri Nov 09 11,236 Ship Dept. # Start Bangkok Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1116 Fri Nov 16 11,236 Saigon 1123 Fri Nov 23 11,236 Siem Reap 1130 Fri Nov 30 10,976 Saigon 1207 Fri Dec 07 10,696 Siem Reap 1214 Fri Dec 14 10,696 Saigon 1221 Fri Dec 21 10,976 Siem Reap 1228 Fri Dec 28 11, Saigon 0104 Fri Jan 04 11,576 Siem Reap 0111 Fri Jan 11 11,576 Saigon 0118 Fri Jan 18 11,576 Siem Reap 0125 Fri Jan 25 11,576 Saigon 0201 Fri Feb 01 11,576 Siem Reap 0208 Fri Feb 08 11,576 Saigon 0215 Fri Feb 15 11,576 Siem Reap 0222 Fri Feb 22 11,576 Saigon 0301 Fri Mar 01 11,576 Siem Reap 0308 Fri Mar 08 11,576 Saigon 0315 Fri Mar 15 11,576 Siem Reap 0322 Fri Mar 22 11,316 Saigon 0329 Fri Mar 29 11,316 Siem Reap 0405 Fri Apr 05 11,316 CRUISE WSB - FROM $9,838 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI CRUISE WSBS - FROM $11,088 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI CRUISE WSBD - FROM $11,776 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO DANANG CRUISE WSBL - FROM $10,767 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG CRUISE WSBA - FROM $13,006 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO DANANG CRUISE WSBP - FROM $11,987 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG Ship Dept. # Start Bangkok Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 0105 Fri Jan 05 11,238 Siem Reap 0119 Fri Jan 19 11,238 Siem Reap 0202 Fri Feb 02 11,238 Siem Reap 0216 Fri Feb 16 11,238 Siem Reap 0302 Fri Mar 02 11,238 Siem Reap 0316 Fri Mar 16 11,238 Siem Reap 0330 Fri Mar 30 10,978 Siem Reap 0706 Fri Jul 06 9,838 Siem Reap 0720 Fri Jul 20 9,838 Siem Reap 0803 Fri Aug 03 9,838 Siem Reap 0817 Fri Aug 17 9,838 Siem Reap 0831 Fri Aug 31 10,688 Siem Reap 0914 Fri Sep 14 10,978 Saigon 0921 Fri Sep 21 10,978 Siem Reap 0928 Fri Sep 28 11,238 Saigon 1005 Fri Oct 05 11,238 Siem Reap 1012 Fri Oct 12 11,238 Saigon 1019 Fri Oct 19 11,238 Siem Reap 1026 Fri Oct 26 11,238 Saigon 1102 Fri Nov 02 11,288 Siem Reap 1109 Fri Nov 09 11,288 Saigon 1116 Fri Nov 16 11,288 ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED. *Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes. Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $313. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on extensions are not included and should be paid directly. Price is per person, based on double room occupancy. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Avalon Suite on Mekong Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Tonle Deck, add $530 per person in double occupancy or $1,060 in single occupancy. Extra Nights per person in Bangkok: Jan.-Oct.: in single room $327; in twin room $170 Nov.-Jan. 6, 2019 : in single room $356; in twin room $185 Jan. 7, 2019-Apr. 30, 2019 : in single room $296; in twin room $154 Extra Nights per person in Hanoi: in single room $284; in twin room $149 Extra Nights per person in Danang: in single room $507; in twin room $260 Extra Nights per person in Luang Prabang: Jan.-Apr. & Sep.-Dec. 18: in single room $372; in twin room $193 Jun.-Aug.: in single room $251; in twin room $132 Dec. 19-Dec. 31 : in single room $449; in twin room $231 Ship ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY! COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE. Dept. # Start Bangkok Land/ Cruise* Siem Reap 1123 Fri Nov 23 11,288 Saigon 1130 Fri Nov 30 11,028 Siem Reap 1207 Fri Dec 07 10,738 Saigon 1214 Fri Dec 14 10,738 Siem Reap 1221 Fri Dec 21 11,028 Saigon 1228 Fri Dec 28 11, Siem Reap 0104 Fri Jan 04 11,638 Saigon 0111 Fri Jan 11 11,638 Siem Reap 0118 Fri Jan 18 11,638 Saigon 0125 Fri Jan 25 11,638 Siem Reap 0201 Fri Feb 01 11,638 Saigon 0208 Fri Feb 08 11,638 Siem Reap 0215 Fri Feb 15 11,638 Saigon 0222 Fri Feb 22 11,638 Siem Reap 0301 Fri Mar 01 11,638 Saigon 0308 Fri Mar 08 11,638 Siem Reap 0315 Fri Mar 15 11,638 Saigon 0322 Fri Mar 22 11,368 Siem Reap 0329 Fri Mar 29 11,368 Saigon 0405 Fri Apr 05 11, AvalonWaterways.com.au 37

20 MEKONG RIVER CRUISE EXTENSIONS Visit our website for full itinerary details and pricing. ADD HANOI & HA LONG BAY TO YOUR CRUISE ADD BANGKOK TO YOUR CRUISE ADD SAPA TO YOUR HOLIDAY ADD HUE & DANANG TO YOUR CRUISE AVAILABLE ON CRUISE WHS AND WSH AVAILABLE ON CRUISE WHS AND WSH AVAILABLE ON CRUISE WSI, WIS, WBS, AND WSB AVAILABLE ON CRUISE WSI, WIS, WBS, AND WSB DAY 1 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam. Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Hanoi. This morning, take time to look at the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the MAUSOLEUM and the humble cottage from which Uncle Ho ruled Vietnam until his death in Next on the agenda: ONE PILLAR PAGODA, the HO CHI MINH MUSEUM, and the Presidential Palace. Stop at the infamous Hanoi Hilton before continuing to mystical Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will enjoy a brief guided walk. Also visit the ancient TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, over 900 years old and Hanoi s first university. Lunch is at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that trains local street children in restaurant skills they can use to find a job and build a stable life. After lunch, enjoy a CYCLO ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have for centuries. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating performance of Hanoi s renowned WATER PUPPETS, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Hanoi Ha Long Bay. Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. Tunnels, caves, and weirdly shaped outcroppings with imaginative names can be found on many of the small islets sprinkled across the bay. Board a CRUISE that explores the caves, and admire the beauty and scale before stopping at one of the many secluded bays. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Ha Long Bay Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City or Siem Reap. This morning, drive to Hanoi and board your flight for Ho Chi Minh City or Siem Reap to join Day 1 of Cruise WHS or WSH. (B) DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh City or Siem Reap Bangkok, Thailand. Fly to Bangkok from Ho Chi Minh CIty or Siem Reap. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. (B) DAY 2 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with a BOAT RIDE on the klongs, Bangkok s famous canals. Stop at the stunning GRAND PALACE featuring the TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also, visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foothigh and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L) DAY 3 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) DAY 4 Bangkok. Your extension ends with breakfast this morning. (B) ADD LUANG PRABANG TO YOUR CRUISE AVAILABLE ON CRUISE WSI, WIS, WBS, AND WSB DAY 1 Ha Long Bay Hanoi Luang Prabang, Laos. This morning, drive to Hanoi and board your flight for Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B) DAY 2 Luang Prabang. Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your morning by ascending MOUNT PHOUSI for beautiful views over the city and Mekong River. Then walk through the historic town centre stopping at WAT MAI, famous for its 5-tiered roof built in the traditional style of Luang Prabang. You will also visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM and WAT XIENG THONG, often thought to be the most beautiful wat, or monastery, in the city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore further. Perhaps consider a sunset cruise on the Mekong! (B,L) DAY 1 Hanoi Sapa. Today, transfer to the hill-station town of Sapa known for its mountain scenery, rice fields, and colourful ethnic minorities. This afternoon, join a walking tour of this small town and visit the LOCAL MARKET. (B) DAY 2 Sapa. Your day starts with a visit to TA VAN and LAO CHAI villages, to see the traditional way of life of the Zay and Black Hmong ethnic groups. These ethnic groups live together here under the watch of Fansipan Mountain. The Zay live a sedentary lifestyle and choose land near the valley s bottom for growing wet rice. The Hmong have historically preferred higher elevations for corn farming but recently they ve started gradually moving to lower land and learning from others like the Zay. After lunch, visit the beautiful SILVER WATERFALL and ascend the highest road in Vietnam to HEAVEN GATE for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valley. (B,L) DAY 3 Sapa. This morning, visit one of the famous WEEKLY MARKETS. Here, the local ethnic minority groups wear their most beautiful costumes as they sell and trade their homemade products. The Flower Hmong group is most recognisable with their colourful dress. After a quick photo stop at the China border, visit Taphin village, home of the RED DAO people who migrated from China starting in the 12th century. The Dao women are recognisable by the bright red turban they wear and, in some cases, shaved eyebrows. Tonight, consider exploring Sapa and stop at the famous Love Market, where local Hmong and Dao come from their villages for the chance to see one another and perhaps go on a date! (B,L) DAY 4 Sapa Hanoi. Today, transfer back to Hanoi and check in to your hotel for the evening. (B) DAY 5 Hanoi. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) DAY 1 Ha Long Bay Hanoi Hue. This morning, drive to Hanoi and board your flight for Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B) DAY 2 Hue. One of Vietnam s former capitals, Hue is a beautiful, welcoming city that remains a cultural and religious centre. Start your sightseeing with a visit to the IMPERIAL CITADEL and the THIEN MU PAGODA, the unofficial symbol of the city. In the afternoon, your excursion provides a unique window into Vietnam and its dynastic past. Visit the TOMBS of the NGUYEN EMPERORS: the KHAI DINH MAUSOLEUM and the ROYAL TOMB OF TU DUC. (B,L) DAY 3 Hue Danang. Today, drive south over spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), considered to be one of the most scenic in all of Vietnam. In Danang, stop to visit the CHAM MUSEUM and ascend MONKEY MOUNTAIN to see the Lady Buddha and for panoramic views. Continue on to your resort for the evening. (B,L) DAY 4 Danang. Hoi An Excursion. Hoi An is Vietnam s active trading centre and a town that has been largely preserved, with architecture that reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and British traders. Hoi An is also where French missionary Alexandre de Rhodes introduced Catholicism and Roman script to Vietnam. Start with a CRUISE on the Thu Bon River, where you will meet a local fisherman to see how to throw and retrieve a traditional round fishing net called a ro. Next, enjoy a WALKING TOUR of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit an old MERCHANT HOUSE, the HOI AN MUSEUM, a CHINESE ASSEMBLY HALL, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Then, free time to enjoy this quaint town further. (B) DAY 5 Danang. A full day at leisure to further explore the area or relax at your beach resort! (B) DAY 6 Danang. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) DAY 3 Luang Prabang. Today, enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) DAY 4 Luang Prabang. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) 38 AvalonWaterways.com.au 39

21 To travel to Myanmar, formerly Burma, is to step back in time to a place that has changed little since the British colonial era. Ruled by the British starting in 1885, Myanmar regained its independence in In the 1960s, the country essentially shut its borders to the Western world after the sitting government was overthrown and socialist policies were instituted by the new regime. Seeds of change were planted in the late 1980s as Aung San Suu Kyi, a national hero and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, helped form the National League for Democracy. In 1990, the first multi-party elections since 1960 were held, but the sitting government refused to accept the results. Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest, where she remained for 15 of the next 20 years. Mounting international pressure and democratic reforms finally led to her release in 2010, followed by a dramatic shift by the government to a more democratic style of rule. While there is still work to be done, Myanmar is carving a peaceful and more prosperous path to the future. Along with these changes, the borders were reopened to Western visitors for the first time in more than 50 years. While Yangon, formerly Rangoon, is growing rapidly, much of the rest of the country is virtually unchanged and traditions remain the way of life. Young women wear fragrant thanaka to protect their faces from the sun, horse and ox carts transport goods to the market, and the monastery is still the centre of the village. The culture is as diverse as it is colourful with more than 130 ethnic groups calling Myanmar home. CAPTIVATING MYANMAR 40 AvalonWaterways.com.au 41

22 ON THE IRRAWADDY The majestic Irrawaddy River meanders peacefully through Myanmar s jungle-shrouded highlands and sun-seared plains to its mangrovedotted delta at the Andaman Sea. This Road to Mandalay is a gateway to untouched villages, ancient cities, remarkable culture, and captivating panoramas. In addition to the must-see sights, Avalon delivers a host of handson activities and encounters with the locals for a truly immersive experience. Cruise north of Mandalay on the spectacular Upper Irrawaddy, where remote villages see very few, if any, Western visitors. Interact with schoolchildren, visit a nunnery, and wander through a pottery-making village to see the process from start to finish. Present alms to local monks and observe their daily lunch ritual, explore a local market, and visit a farmer s home to learn more about his work and life. More than 90% of the Burmese population follows the Buddhist religion, so it s unsurprising that the graceful form of the pagoda is a natural part of the landscape. In Mandalay, visit Mahamuni Pagoda, as well as Shwenandaw Monastery, the only surviving building from the original royal palace complex. You will also explore some of the 2,300 majestic temples that dot the plains of Bagan like Ananda, one of the most beautiful of all the remaining temples and will ascend to the top of a temple for an unforgettable view of the sunset. Beyond the Irrawaddy, you will visit Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, the country s largest city. Take a walking tour of the city s monuments, mix with locals at a tea shop, and stop at stunning Shwedagon Pagoda, the national symbol of Myanmar and considered by many to be the oldest pagoda in the world. Here, watch as monks gather and the sun sets on the magnificent golden stupa. Visiting this Golden Land is an incomparable opportunity to experience Myanmar before Western influence alters the culture, land, and people. 42 AvalonWaterways.com.au 43

23 1 2 3 EXTEND YOUR CRUISE Customise your cruise with an optional extension to Bangkok! The city bustles with activity...a boat ride through the klongs and a visit to the Grand Palace and the huge Reclining Buddha won t disappoint. SUPERIOR HOTELS Every Avalon hotel has been carefully selected by our regional experts. With high-quality service, desirable amenities, spacious guestrooms, and central locations, each is sure to exceed your expectations. 1 Yangon - Sule Shangri-La Located in the heart of the city, the Sule Shangri-La blends elegance and true hospitality, creating a distinctive and pleasing atmosphere. The well-appointed guestrooms are spacious and offer great views of the city. 2 Bangkok extension - InterContinental Bangkok Located in the heart of the commercial district, the hotel is walking distance from shops and restaurants, and is adjacent to the BTS Skytrain station for easy access to the rest of the city. You will appreciate the impeccable service and authentic Thai hospitality. 3 Inle Lake - Villa Inle Resort & Spa The resort enjoys an idyllic setting on the eastern shore of Inle Lake. With local farmers working their fields nearby, this is perfect for those seeking a serene escape. Each secluded lakeside bungalow features a private deck with a lake view, sitting area, and spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF HOTELS AND AMENITIES. 44 AvalonWaterways.com.au 45

24 GOLDEN MYANMAR & THE ALLURING IRRAWADDY 14 DAYS PRICED FROM $7,791 Start/End City Extension KATHA TIGYANG KYAUK MYAUNG SAGAING SHWE PYI THAR BAGAN MYANMAR (BURMA) Second Defile KYUN DAW YANGON Andaman Sea MANDALAY AMARAPURA Irrawaddy River 1 2 BHAMO 10 KYA HNYAT BANGKOK Extension THAILAND CRUISE WBK - NORTHBOUND YANGON TO YANGON SIGHTSEEING All included sightseeing is conducted by a Certified Local Guide. 1 Arrive Yangon: welcome to Myanmar 2 Yangon: walking tour of the city s landmarks; visit a local tea shop, Chaukhtatgyi, and Shwedagon Pagoda 3 Yangon Bagan (Embarkation): fly to Bagan; onboard welcome reception; traditional puppet show 4 Bagan: watch sunrise from temple; sightseeing including a local market, Shwezigon Pagoda, lacquer workshop, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, and Sulamani Temple; ox cart ride to temple for sunset 5 Shwe Pyi Thar: walking tour through this typical river village to visit a farmer s home and see palm candy being made 6 Sagaing Amarapura: visit Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, a silversmith workshop, and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda in Sagaing; visit U Bein Bridge and take a sampan ride at sunset in Amarapura 7 Mandalay: sightseeing including Mahamuni and Kuthodaw Pagodas, and Shwenandaw Monastery; visit tapestry, woodcarving, and gold-leaf workshops; traditional dance performance 8 Kyauk Myaung: walking tour through a pottery-making village 9 Kya Hnyat: visit a monastery and present alms to the monks and see their lunch ritual 10 Tigyang: walking tour through village and walk to hilltop pagoda 11 Katha: visit to local market; excursion to a local ethnic minority village 12 Kyun Daw Second Defile Bhamo: visit a fisherman s home, local school, and nunnery in Kyun Daw; cruise through the dramatic Second Defile 13 Bhamo (Disembarkation) Yangon: explore Bhamo by trishaw and on foot; fly to Yangon 14 Yangon: end of holiday CRUISE 10-night cruise in a Panorama Suite SM with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds SM. Enjoy an intimate cruise experience with a maximum of 36 guests on board. LOCAL FAVOURITES SM Special experiences by local entertainers, artisans, and experts designed to enrich your experience. VISIT A LOCAL TEA SHOP FOR TEA WITH THE LOCALS TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW VISIT A FARMER S HOME TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE INTERACT WITH LOCAL MONKS MEALS American breakfast (B) daily, 10 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) Bangkok Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L) SUPERIOR HOTELS Yangon Sule Shangri-La (D) Bangkok Extension InterContinental Bangkok (D) REVERSE ITINERARY CRUISE WKB - SOUTHBOUND 14 days Yangon to Yangon VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS SHWEDAGON PAGODA 46 AvalonWaterways.com.au 47

25 SUNSET OVER IRRAWADDY RIVER GOLDEN MYANMAR & THE ALLURING IRRAWADDY - WBK BAGAN DAY 1 Arrive in Yangon, Myanmar. Welcome to Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, the country s largest city and former capital. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Yangon. This morning, take a WALKING TOUR of the city s famous and historic landmarks, including the High Court, City Hall, Central Railway Station, and Sule Pagoda, built during the time of Buddha. Stop along the way at a LOCAL TEA SHOP for a cup of tea/coffee with the locals. Next, stop at CHAUKHTATGYI to see the massive Reclining Buddha measuring in at 213 feet. Later in the day, visit SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the most important religious site in the country and a national symbol. Here, a truly enchanting scene unfolds as the sun sets on the golden stupa and locals come to pay their respects. Tonight, your welcome dinner is in one of Yangon s best restaurants. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Yangon Bagan (Embarkation). Late this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, transfer to the port and board the Avalon Myanmar to begin your CRUISE up the Irrawaddy. Get acquainted with the ship before your welcome reception this evening. After dinner, a TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW will be presented in one of the lounges. (B,D) DAY 4 Bagan. Today, explore Bagan, capital of Myanmar from the 9th to the 13th centuries. It is estimated that during this time over 13,000 temples, monasteries, and pagodas were built in the plains surrounding the city an area of about 40 square miles. Many of these structures have been lost over time, but around 2,300 still stand today, making this one of the world s greatest archaeological sites. Early risers can visit one of the temples with a Local Guide to witness sunrise. After breakfast, your morning excursion starts with a visit to a LOCAL MARKET selling handicrafts, fabrics, and longyis a versatile sheet of cloth worn around the waist by most local men and women. Then, stop at the ornate SHWEZIGON PAGODA, one of the country s most important shrines. You will also visit a LACQUER WORKSHOP to learn more about this ancient craft. After lunch, your sightseeing centres on the BAGAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE. Highlights include ANANDA, considered by many to be the most beautiful temple, and DHAMMAYANGYI, the best preserved monument left standing. Also, stop to see the exquisite and well-preserved fresco paintings at SULAMANI. Your day ends with an OX CART RIDE to a temple, where you will ascend to the top as the sun sets. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Shwe Pyi Thar Cruising. This morning, take a WALKING TOUR through Shwe Pyi Thar, a typical village along the Irrawaddy. Here, you will visit a FARMER S HOME to learn more about daily life and see the locals making palm candy, a sweet and smoky candy, from the sap of the toddy palm. To harvest the sap, a climber scales the toddy palm and hangs an earthen pot under a slit he cuts in the tree. The sap is then cooked in an iron pan over an open wood fire until it thickens and can be formed into small pieces by hand. This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as we sail north for Mandalay. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Sagaing Amarapura. Relax this morning and take in the sights from one of the ship s lounges or your suite. In the afternoon, visit Sagaing, an important religious site with countless pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see KAUNGHMUDAW PAGODA with its golden egg-shaped dome unique among more traditional pagodas in Myanmar. Next, on to a SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP to learn how the local artisans turn silver into beautiful works of art. Lastly, explore SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA at the top of Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. Cross the Ava Bridge to Amarapura, former capital of Myanmar. Your visit focuses on the famous U BEIN BRIDGE, a three-quarter-mile-long bridge built in 1783 from reclaimed teakwood from the old royal palace in Inwa. The bridge is still a cornerstone of the community as locals and monks use it daily to cross Taungthaman Lake while fishermen and farmers go about their daily work below. Take a SAMPAN RIDE on the lake for memorable views of the sunset behind the iconic bridge. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Mandalay. This morning, visit a TAPESTRY & WOODCARVING WORKSHOP to learn more about these cottage industries and see the skilled artisans at work. Then, stop at a GOLD-LEAF WORKSHOP to see how it is made. Lastly, visit MAHAMUNI PAGODA, the most revered shrine in Mandalay, to see its impressive gold-leaf Buddha. Due to the continual application of gold leaves, officials estimate the gold is approximately six inches thick. This afternoon, visit KUTHODAW PAGODA and SHWENANDAW MONASTERY, the only remnants of former King 48 AvalonWaterways.com.au 49

26 DATES & PRICES AU$ CRUISE WBK - FROM $7,791 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON CRUISE WBKQ - FROM $8,987 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise* Myanmar 0117 Wed Jan 17 Tue Jan 30 8,671 Myanmar 0206 Tue Feb 06 Mon Feb 19 8,671 Myanmar 0226 Mon Feb 26 Sun Mar 11 8,671 Myanmar 0318 Sun Mar 18 Sat Mar 31 8,261 Myanmar 0407 Sat Apr 07 Fri Apr 20 7,791 Myanmar 0830 Thu Aug 30 Wed Sep 12 7,951 Myanmar 0919 Wed Sep 19 Tue Oct 02 7,951 Myanmar 1009 Tue Oct 09 Mon Oct 22 8,871 Myanmar 1029 Mon Oct 29 Sun Nov 11 8,871 Myanmar 1118 Sun Nov 18 Sat Dec 01 8,871 Myanmar 1208 Sat Dec 08 Fri Dec 21 8,401 Myanmar 1228 Fri Dec 28 Thu Jan 10 8, Myanmar 0117 Thu Jan 17 Wed Jan 30 8,921 Myanmar 0206 Wed Feb 06 Tue Feb 19 8,921 Myanmar 0226 Tue Feb 26 Mon Mar 11 8,921 Myanmar 0318 Mon Mar 18 Sun Mar 31 8,491 Myanmar 0407 Sun Apr 07 Sat Apr 20 7,991 CRUISE WKB - FROM $7,791 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON CRUISE WKBQ - FROM $8,987 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON Mindon s Golden City to survive the bombing of World War II. Originally the king s living quarters, the building was moved after his death to its current location and converted into a monastery. Today, the original gilding has faded, but the intricate wood carvings endure, giving you a sense of how extravagant the original teak palace complex was. This evening, enjoy a TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCE featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Kyauk Myaung. Today, take a WALKING TOUR through the captivating pottery-making village of Kyauk Myaung. Here, you will learn more about the pottery-making process and see how they are formed, fired, and glazed. Most interesting is the eye-catching 50-gallon variety, often referred to as Martaban or Ali Baba jars in colonial times. These pots could transport large quantities of liquor, fish sauce, peanut oil, and more, and have played an important part of maritime trade throughout Asia for centuries. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Kya Hnyat. This morning, visit the village of Kya Hnyat with its many Buddhist monasteries. Here, you will INTERACT WITH THE MONKS at a local monastery. Each morning, they don their distinctive saffron-coloured robes and walk through the streets to collect alms and offerings of food like cooked rice and curry. This is a truly memorable experience as you present alms to the monks and witness their lunch ritual. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Tigyang. Visit the small village of Tigyang for a WALKING TOUR through its narrow lanes and to visit the pagoda and Reclining Buddha on a hilltop with stunning views. (B,L,D) DAY 11 Katha. Start your day with a visit to the LOCAL MARKET, where you will see the locals buying and selling fish, U BEIN BRIDGE meat, produce, and more. Next, stop at the former British Club, featured in George Orwell s novel, Burmese Days. Here, learn a bit more about how life was here during British rule. Lastly, journey a short distance to a local JINGPO VILLAGE. A subset of the Kachin, the Jingpo are one of over 100 ethnic minority groups in Myanmar. Here, you will learn about their culture, traditional dress, and unique method of making rice wine. As you sail north this afternoon, with some luck, you may catch a glimpse of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin, with its distinctive round forehead. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Kyun Daw Second Defile Bhamo. This morning, visit the fascinating island village of Kyun Daw, where over 7,000 stupas surround the monastery. Take a WALKING TOUR for memorable encounters with the villagers. Visit a FISHERMAN S HOME to learn more about daily life here and a SCHOOL to interact with the children. You will also visit a NUNNERY to present the nuns with food purchased the day before at the market in Katha. Unlike monks, they have to collect and cook their own food. This afternoon, sail through the DRAMATIC SECOND DEFILE with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel. Continue to Bhamo, the northernmost point ships can navigate the Irrawaddy. (B,L,D) DAY 13 Bhamo (Disembarkation) Yangon. After breakfast, disembark the ship and EXPLORE BHAMO by local trishaw and by foot. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight to Yangon. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) DAY 14 Yangon. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) START YOUR HOLIDAY IN BANGKOK CRUISE WBKQ 17 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO YANGON DAY 1 Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Welcome to Bangkok! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with a BOAT RIDE through the klongs, Bangkok s canals, to see homes, temples, and the way of life that give this city the nickname Venice of the East. Stop at the stunning GRAND PALACE, featuring the TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also, visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L) DAY 3 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) DAY 4 Bangkok Yangon, Myanmar. Today, fly to Yangon to join Day 1 of Cruise WBK. (B) Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise* Myanmar 0107 Sun Jan 07 Sat Jan 20 8,671 Myanmar 0127 Sat Jan 27 Fri Feb 09 8,671 Myanmar 0216 Fri Feb 16 Thu Mar 01 8,671 Myanmar 0308 Thu Mar 08 Wed Mar 21 8,261 Myanmar 0328 Wed Mar 28 Tue Apr 10 7,791 Myanmar 0417 Tue Apr 17 Mon Apr 30 7,791 Myanmar 0909 Sun Sep 09 Sat Sep 22 7,951 Myanmar 0929 Sat Sep 29 Fri Oct 12 8,871 Myanmar 1019 Fri Oct 19 Thu Nov 01 8,871 Myanmar 1108 Thu Nov 08 Wed Nov 21 8,871 Myanmar 1128 Wed Nov 28 Tue Dec 11 8,871 Myanmar 1218 Tue Dec 18 Mon Dec 31 8, Myanmar 0107 Mon Jan 07 Sun Jan 20 8,921 Myanmar 0127 Sun Jan 27 Sat Feb 09 8,921 Myanmar 0216 Sat Feb 16 Fri Mar 01 8,921 Myanmar 0308 Fri Mar 08 Thu Mar 21 8,491 Myanmar 0328 Thu Mar 28 Wed Apr 10 7,991 Myanmar 0417 Wed Apr 17 Tue Apr 30 7,991 ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED. *Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes. Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $224. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on extensions are not included and should be paid directly. Price is per person, based on double room occupancy. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Avalon Suite on Irrawaddy Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Mandalay Deck, add $530 per person in double occupancy or $1,060 in single occupancy. Extra Nights per person in Yangon: in single room $257; in twin room $136 Extra Nights per person in Bangkok: Jan.-Oct.: in single room $327; in twin room $170 Nov.-Jan. 6, 2019: in single room $356; in twin room $185 Jan. 7, 2019-Apr. 30, 2019 : in single room $296; in twin room $154 ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY! COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE. 50 AvalonWaterways.com.au 51

27 Irrawaddy River SPIRIT OF MYANMAR & THE UNTOUCHED UPPER IRRAWADDY 16 DAYS PRICED FROM $8,796 Start/End City Extension KYUN DAW KATHA TIGYANG KYAUK MYAUNG SAGAING MANDALAY AMARAPURA SHWE PYI THAR 10 BAGAN MYANMAR (BURMA) 2 YANGON 12 1 Andaman Sea KYA HNYAT 2 BHAMO Second Defile INLE LAKE BANGKOK Extension THAILAND REVERSE ITINERARY CRUISE WBY - NORTHBOUND 16 days Yangon to Yangon VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS CRUISE WYB - SOUTHBOUND YANGON TO YANGON SIGHTSEEING All included sightseeing is conducted by a Certified Local Guide. 1 Arrive Yangon: welcome to Myanmar 2 Yangon: walking tour of the city s landmarks; visit a local tea shop, Chaukhtatgyi, and Shwedagon Pagoda 3 Yangon Bhamo (Embarkation) Second Defile: fly to Bhamo and explore the town by trishaw and on foot; cruise through the dramatic Second Defile; onboard welcome reception 4 Kyun Daw: visit a fisherman s home, local school, and nunnery 5 Katha Tigyang: visit a local market and excursion to a local ethnic minority village in Katha; walking tour through village and walk to hilltop pagoda in Tigyang 6 Kya Hnyat: visit a monastery and present alms to the monks and see their lunch ritual 7 Kyauk Myaung: walking tour through a pottery-making village 8 Mingun Mandalay Amarapura: walking tour in Mingun; visit U Bein Bridge and take a sampan ride at sunset in Amarapura 9 Mandalay: sightseeing including Mahamuni, Kuthodaw, and Shwenandaw Pagodas; visit tapestry, woodcarving, and gold-leaf workshops; traditional dance performance 10 Sagaing: visit Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, a silversmith workshop, and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda 11 Shwe Pyi Thar: walking tour through this typical river village to visit a local farmer s home and see palm candy being made; traditional puppet show 12 Bagan: watch sunrise from temple; sightseeing including a local market, Shwezigon Pagoda, lacquer workshop, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, and Sulamani Temple; ox cart ride to temple for sunset 13 Bagan (Disembarkation) Heho Inle Lake: fly to Heho: transfer to Inle Lake; lunch at Red Mountain Estate 14 Inle Lake: full-day excursion around the lake to see scenes of daily life; visit workshops of several cottage industries; Padaung music & dance performance 15 Inle Lake Heho Yangon: transfer to Heho; fly to Yangon 16 Yangon: end of holiday CRUISE 10-night cruise in a Panorama Suite SM with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds SM. Enjoy an intimate cruise experience with a maximum of 36 guests on board. LOCAL FAVOURITES SM Special experiences by local entertainers, artisans, and experts designed to enrich your experience. VISIT A LOCAL TEA SHOP FOR TEA WITH THE LOCALS TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW VISIT A FARMER S HOME TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE INTERACT WITH LOCAL MONKS PADAUNG DANCE PERFORMANCE MEALS American breakfast (B) daily, 13 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) Bangkok Extension: breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L) SUPERIOR HOTELS Yangon Sule Shangri-La (D) Inle Lake Villa Inle Resort & Spa (SF) Bangkok Extension InterContinental Bangkok (D) INLE LAKE FISHERMAN 52 AvalonWaterways.com.au 53

28 BAGAN SAGAING HILL SPIRIT OF MYANMAR & THE UNTOUCHED UPPER IRRAWADDY - WYB GOLD-LEAF WORKSHOP DAY 1 Arrive in Yangon, Myanmar. Welcome to Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, the country s largest city and former capital. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Yangon. This morning, take a WALKING TOUR of the city s famous and historic landmarks, including the High Court, City Hall, Central Railway Station, and Sule Pagoda, built during the time of Buddha. Stop along the way at a LOCAL TEA SHOP for a cup of tea/coffee with the locals. Next, stop at CHAUKHTATGYI to see the massive Reclining Buddha measuring in at 213 feet. Later in the day, visit SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the most important religious site in the country and a national symbol. Here, a truly enchanting scene unfolds as the sun sets on the golden stupa and locals come to pay their respects. Tonight, your welcome dinner is in one of Yangon s best restaurants. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Yangon Bhamo (Embarkation). This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bhamo. Upon arrival, EXPLORE BHAMO by local trishaw and by foot, then transfer to the port and board the Avalon Myanmar to begin your CRUISE on the Irrawaddy. This afternoon, get acquainted with the ship and sail through the DRAMATIC SECOND DEFILE with its magnificent cliffs reaching down the narrow channel. Join a welcome reception this evening prior to dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Kyun Daw Cruising. This morning, visit the fascinating island village of Kyun Daw, where more than 7,000 stupas surround the monastery. Take a WALKING TOUR for memorable encounters with the villagers. Visit a FISHERMAN S HOME to learn more about daily life here and a SCHOOL to interact with the children. You will also visit a NUNNERY to present the nuns with food purchased the day before at the market in Bhamo. Unlike monks, they have to collect and cook their own food. As you sail south this afternoon, with some luck, you may catch a glimpse of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin with its distinctive round forehead. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Katha Tigyang. Start your day with a visit to the LOCAL MARKET, where you will see the locals buying and selling fish, meat, produce, and more. Next, stop at the former British Club, featured in George Orwell s novel Burmese Days. Here learn a bit more about how life was here during British rule. Lastly, journey a short distance to a local JINGPO VILLAGE. A subset of the Kachin, the Jingpo are one of over 100 ethnic minority groups in Myanmar. Here you will learn about their culture, traditional dress, and their unique method of making rice wine. Sail to the small village of Tigyang for an afternoon WALKING TOUR through its narrow lanes and to visit the pagoda and reclining Buddha on a hilltop with stunning views. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Kya Hnyat. This morning, visit the village of Kya Hnyat with its many Buddhist monasteries. Here, you will INTERACT WITH THE MONKS at a local monastery. Each morning, they don their distinctive saffron-coloured robes and walk through the streets to collect alms and offerings of food like cooked rice and curry. This is a truly memorable experience as you present alms to the monks and witness their lunch ritual. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Kyauk Myaung. Today, take a WALKING TOUR through the captivating pottery-making village of Kyauk Myaung. Here, you will learn more about the pottery-making process and see how they are formed, fired, and glazed. Most interesting is the eye-catching 50-gallon variety, often referred to as Martaban or Ali Baba jars in colonial times. These pots could transport large quantities of liquor, fish sauce, peanut oil, and more, and have played an important part of maritime trade throughout Asia for centuries. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Mingun Mandalay Amarapura. This morning, take a WALKING TOUR through the village of Mingun to see its bronze bell, considered the largest working bell in the world. You will also stop at the famous unfinished pagoda, where construction was abandoned at 160 feet, only a third of the planned height. Afterward, sail a short distance to Mandalay. Visit nearby Amarapura, former capital of Myanmar, later in the afternoon. Your visit focuses on the famous U BEIN BRIDGE, a three-quarter-mile-long bridge built in 1783 from reclaimed teakwood from the old royal palace in Inwa. The bridge is still a cornerstone of the community as locals and monks use it daily to cross Taungthaman Lake while fishermen and farmers go about their daily work below. Take a SAMPAN RIDE on the lake for memorable views of the sunset behind the iconic bridge. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Mandalay. After breakfast, visit a TAPESTRY & WOODCARVING WORKSHOP to learn more about these cottage industries and see the skilled artisans at work. Then, stop at a GOLD-LEAF WORKSHOP to see how it is made. Lastly, visit MAHAMUNI PAGODA, the most revered shrine in Mandalay, to see its impressive gold-leaf Buddha. Due to the continual application of gold leaf, officials estimate the gold is approximately six inches thick. This afternoon, visit KUTHODAW PAGODA and SHWENANDAW MONASTERY, the only remnant of former King Mindon s Golden City to survive the bombing of World War II. Originally the king s living quarters, the building was moved after his death to its current location and converted into a monastery. Today, the original gilding has faded, but the intricate wood carvings endure, giving you a sense of how extravagant the original teak palace complex was. This evening, enjoy a TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCE featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Sagaing. Today, visit Sagaing, an important religious site with countless pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here, stop to see KAUNGHMUDAW PAGODA with its golden egg-shaped dome unique among more traditional pagodas in Myanmar. Next, on to a SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP to learn how the local artisans turn silver into beautiful works of art. Lastly, explore SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA at the top of Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy and across to Mandalay. (B,L,D) 54 AvalonWaterways.com.au 55

29 DATES & PRICES AU$ CRUISE WYB - FROM $8,796 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON CRUISE WYBQ - FROM $9,973 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise* Myanmar 0107 Sun Jan 07 Mon Jan 22 9,826 Myanmar 0127 Sat Jan 27 Sun Feb 11 9,826 Myanmar 0216 Fri Feb 16 Sat Mar 03 9,826 Myanmar 0308 Thu Mar 08 Fri Mar 23 9,416 Myanmar 0328 Wed Mar 28 Thu Apr 12 8,796 Myanmar 0417 Tue Apr 17 Wed May 02 8,796 Myanmar 0909 Sun Sep 09 Mon Sep 24 8,956 Myanmar 0929 Sat Sep 29 Sun Oct 14 9,876 Myanmar 1019 Fri Oct 19 Sat Nov 03 10,026 Myanmar 1108 Thu Nov 08 Fri Nov 23 10,026 Myanmar 1128 Wed Nov 28 Thu Dec 13 10,026 Myanmar 1218 Tue Dec 18 Wed Jan 02 9, Myanmar 0107 Mon Jan 07 Tue Jan 22 10,086 Myanmar 0127 Sun Jan 27 Mon Feb 11 10,086 Myanmar 0216 Sat Feb 16 Sun Mar 03 10,086 Myanmar 0308 Fri Mar 08 Sat Mar 23 9,656 Myanmar 0328 Thu Mar 28 Fri Apr 12 9,146 Myanmar 0417 Wed Apr 17 Thu May 02 9,146 CRUISE WBY - FROM $8,823 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON CRUISE WBYQ - FROM $9,999 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON DAY 11 Shwe Pyi Thar. Relax this morning and take in the sights from one of the ship s lounges or your suite. This afternoon, take a WALKING TOUR through Shwe Pyi Thar, a typical village along the Irrawaddy. Here, you will visit a LOCAL FARMER S HOME to learn more about daily life here and see the locals making palm candy, a sweet and smoky candy, from the sap of the toddy palm. To harvest the sap, a climber scales the toddy palm and hangs an earthen pot under a slit he cuts in the tree. The sap is then cooked in an iron pan over an open wood fire until it thickens and can be formed into small pieces by hand. After dinner, a TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW will be presented in one of the lounges. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Bagan. Today, explore Bagan, capital of Myanmar from the 9th to the 13th centuries. It is estimated that during this time over 13,000 temples, monasteries, and pagodas were built in the plains surrounding the city an area of about 40 square miles. Many of these structures have been lost over time, but around 2,300 still stand today, making this one of the world s greatest archaeological sites. Early risers can visit one of the temples with a Local Guide to witness sunrise. After breakfast, your morning excursion starts with a visit to a LOCAL MARKET selling handicrafts, fabrics, and longyis a versatile sheet of cloth worn around the waist by most local men and women. Then, stop at the ornate SHWEZIGON PAGODA, one of the country s most important shrines. You will also visit a LACQUER WORKSHOP to learn more about this ancient craft. After lunch, your sightseeing centres on the BAGAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE. Highlights include ANANDA, considered by many to be the most beautiful temple, and DHAMMAYANG YI, the best preserved monument left standing. Also, stop to see the exquisite and well-preserved fresco paintings at SULAMANI. Your day ends LONG NECKED WOMAN INLE LAKE with an OX CART RIDE to a temple, where you will ascend to the top as the sun sets. (B,L,D) DAY 13 Bagan (Disembarkation) Heho Inle Lake. Transfer to the airport and fly to Heho, gateway to Inle Lake, a tranquil body of water surrounded by mountains. Pause at Red Mountain Estate to bask in the beautiful scenery as you enjoy a lunch of authentic fare and wine produced from the vineyards here. Continue to your lakeside resort, where you will spend the next two nights. (B,L,D) DAY 14 Inle Lake. Today, a fascinating excursion to see scenes of life around the lake. Stilted houses dot the shorelines, and the local Intha people use the famous one-legged rowing technique to fish and tend their floating gardens of tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergine, and more. These clever gardens are made from weeds lashed together and mud from the lake bottom, then anchored using bamboo poles, allowing them to rise and fall with the water level of the lake. Along the way, stop at a SILK WORKSHOP, where they use the fibres of the lotus plant to weave garments. You will also visit a SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP and a CHEROOT WORKSHOP, where young girls roll the cigars at a dizzying pace. Before dinner, attend a MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCE by the Padaung long-necked women who live in this part of the country. (B,L,D) DAY 15 Inle Lake Heho Yangon. Today, transfer to Heho for your flight back to Yangon for an overnight. (B) DAY 16 Yangon. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) START YOUR HOLIDAY IN BANGKOK CRUISE WYBQ 19 DAYS FROM BANGKOK TO YANGON DAY 1 Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Welcome to Bangkok! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with a BOAT RIDE through the klongs, Bangkok s canals, to see homes, temples, and the way of life that give this city the nickname Venice of the East. Stop at the stunning GRAND PALACE, featuring the TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L) DAY 3 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B) DAY 4 Bangkok Yangon, Myanmar. Today, fly to Yangon to join Day 1 of Cruise WYB. (B) Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise* Myanmar 0117 Wed Jan 17 Thu Feb 01 9,853 Myanmar 0206 Tue Feb 06 Wed Feb 21 9,853 Myanmar 0226 Mon Feb 26 Tue Mar 13 9,853 Myanmar 0318 Sun Mar 18 Mon Apr 02 9,293 Myanmar 0407 Sat Apr 07 Sun Apr 22 8,823 Myanmar 0830 Thu Aug 30 Fri Sep 14 8,983 Myanmar 0919 Wed Sep 19 Thu Oct 04 8,983 Myanmar 1009 Tue Oct 09 Wed Oct 24 10,053 Myanmar 1029 Mon Oct 29 Tue Nov 13 10,053 Myanmar 1118 Sun Nov 18 Mon Dec 03 10,053 Myanmar 1208 Sat Dec 08 Sun Dec 23 9,573 Myanmar 1228 Fri Dec 28 Sat Jan 12 10, Myanmar 0117 Thu Jan 17 Fri Feb 01 10,113 Myanmar 0206 Wed Feb 06 Thu Feb 21 10,113 Myanmar 0226 Tue Feb 26 Wed Mar 13 10,113 Myanmar 0318 Mon Mar 18 Tue Apr 02 9,683 Myanmar 0407 Sun Apr 07 Mon Apr 22 9,173 ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED. *Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes. Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $224. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on extensions are not included and should be paid directly. Price is per person, based on double room occupancy. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Avalon Suite on Irrawaddy Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Mandalay Deck, add $530 per person in double occupancy or $1,060 in single occupancy. Extra Nights per person in Yangon: in single room $257; in twin room $136 Extra Nights per person in Bangkok: Jan.-Oct.: in single room $327; in twin room $170 Nov.-Jan. 6, 2019 : in single room $356; in twin room $185 Jan. 7, 2019-Apr. 30, 2019 : in single room $296; in twin room $154 ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY! COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE. 56 AvalonWaterways.com.au 57

30 EXPLORING THE YANGTZE & BEYOND GREAT WALL OF CHINA WITH YANGTZE RIVER BRINGING YOU THE BEST OF CHINA. Boasting one of the world s earliest civilisations, China s empire grew around its powerful dynasties. It was during imperial rule that some of the country s greatest achievements occurred, including construction of the inimitable Great Wall and the impressive legion of Terracotta Warriors. Today, it is one of the most visited destinations in the world, where ancient traditions blend with the modern world, and skyscrapers rise above ancient temples. There is no better way to explore China s profound culture and graceful beauty than on an in-depth cruise & tour adventure with Globus. Some of the highlights include: Visit the Great Wall and Beijing s illustrious Forbidden City Marvel at the life-sized Terracotta Warriors in Xi an Cruise more than 600 miles through the most impressive stretch of the Yangtze River the famed Three Gorges including a visit to the awe-inspiring Three Gorges Dam Walk along the Bund and visit the historic French Concession in Shanghai Depending on which tour you choose, your journey may take you to other amazing locales...like Hong Kong for a ride up Victoria Peak or Tibet to visit Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama. This is just a small sampling of what you will experience on a Globus journey through China! WE HANDLE ALL THE DETAILS. Globus escorted tours come with ultimate peace of mind as you travel without worrying about the details. Because of our volume buying power, you enjoy unmatched value when it comes to your hotels, transfers, inside visits of must-see attractions, meals, and more. You even have the option to personalise your trip with extra days, pre and post extensions, and additional optional excursions. SMALL GROUPS, BIG EXPERIENCES. Sometimes, less is more. We never allow more than 20 guests on our Small-Group Discovery adventures in China, so while you still have ample opportunity to meet new friends, a smaller group ratio means more personalised service from beginning to end. An expert Tour Director and Local Guides accompany you throughout your adventure, ensuring no detail is overlooked. FULL DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST Globus.com.au 59

31 CRUISING ON THE MEKONG RIVER AVALON SIEM REAP SM (2015) & AVALON SAIGON SM (2018) CRUISING ON THE IRRAWADDY RIVER AVALON MYANMAR SM (2015) Passengers: 36 Crew Members: 28 Panorama Suites SM : 18 (245 sq. ft.) Length: 195 ft. Decks: 2 Passengers: 36 Crew Members: 28 Panorama Suites SM : 18 (245 sq. ft.) Length: 200 ft. Decks: 3 SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW SKY DECK TONLE DECK MANDALAY DECK MEKONG DECK IRRAWADDY DECK DECK PLAN 1 Open-air observation lounge with premium lounge chairs 2 Panorama Lounge 3 Bar 4 Reception 5 Spa treatment room 6 Dining Room 7 Galley 8 Navigation Bridge 9 Fitness Center CATEGORIES Cat. A Cat. B Tonle Deck Panorama Suites Mekong Deck Panorama Suites DECK PLAN 1 Navigation Bridge 2 Spa treatment rooms 3 Fitness Center 4 Premium lounge chairs 5 Open-air observation lounge with premium lounge chairs 6 Panorama Lounge 7 Bar 8 Reception 9 Dining Room 10 Galley CATEGORIES Cat. A Cat. B Mandalay Deck Panorama Suites Irrawaddy Deck Panorama Suites PANORAMA SUITES 245 SQ. FT. TONLE & MEKONG DECKS Category A & B PANORAMA SUITES 245 SQ. FT. IRRAWADDY & MANDALAY DECKS Category A & B Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window Creating an Open-Air Balcony SM Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window Creating an Open-Air Balcony SM King-Size Bed King-Size Bed AMENITIES Comfort Collection Beds SM, featuring premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, blankets & European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Choice of bed configuration (two twins or one king) Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps 14 Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window that opens to create a large Open-Air Balcony SM Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer, and premium bath products Spacious closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair In-house telephone Bathrobes & slippers Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control AMENITIES Comfort Collection Beds SM, featuring premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, blankets & European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Choice of bed configuration (two twins or one king) Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps 14 Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window that opens to create a large Open-Air Balcony SM Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer, and premium bath products Spacious closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair In-house telephone Bathrobes & slippers Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control 60 AvalonWaterways.com.au 61

32 AVALON GIVES YOU MORE VALUE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON BOARD ACCURATE, DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS Read our descriptions and you ll understand the true value of our holidays. The agenda for each day is spelt out so that you know exactly what is included in the price. Our descriptions are unusually specific. Sightseeing with Local Guides is clearly listed. Inside visits and special features are spelt out in UPPERCASE. With Avalon you don t have to guess. MYACCOUNT Avalon offers our travellers the opportunity to pre-purchase select optional excursions via our MyAccount feature. Please note that excursions purchased via MyAccount must be paid in full 4 days prior to the commencement of tour services and are not refundable within 4 days of departure. For a listing of optional excursions available for pre-purchase by cruise, visit our website. All passengers travelling on an Avalon cruise may purchase a future cruise discount voucher valid for three years after the initial cruise. Passengers purchase the voucher via MyAccount on the Avalon Waterways website. This may be done either during their cruise or within 30 days after the end of the cruise. For full terms and conditions see MyAccount on the Avalon Waterways website. YOUNG TRAVELLERS We do not accept children under eight years old because we ve found that they are too young to enjoy these cruises. There are no special arrangements or activities for children on Avalon Waterways cruises. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT SAVE 2.5% Book your Avalon Waterways cruise, pay in full four months before the departure date of your first cruise, and get a 2.5% discount on your total (land/ cruise) tour purchase. EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO $150 PER COUPLE Our cruises are designed and scheduled so you can combine them with other touring products offered by the Globus Family. Choose a second or subsequent Avalon Waterways cruise or tour and you will save up to $75 per person off your additional cruise/tours. This discount does not apply if one of the holidays is a single city stay Monograms holiday. AIRPORT TRANSFERS Avalon Waterways offers airport transfers at an additional cost on the first and last day of the river cruise program and where extra nights pre or post cruise have been booked. For prices please contact us. ON BOARD GRATUITIES Some gratuities for Mekong & Irrawaddy cruise holidays are included for services during the land stay of your holiday. This includes local guides and drivers during the cruise portion of your holiday, wait staff at included meals, hospitality staff at hotels for nights purchased through Avalon, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Cruise Director and ship s crew are not included in the holiday price however can be pre-paid prior to departure. SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT For single travellers who prefer the privacy of their own room and stateroom, single accommodation can, of course, be requested. Call for single room supplements. EXTRA NIGHTS/CRUISE ONLY If you d like to add extra hotel nights, we will try to make arrangements for you at our contracted rates, provided you request them at the time you book. Rates are per person, per night, and include room with private bath, breakfast, service charges and taxes. Extra hotel nights are only available immediately prior to or after your cruise. If your cruise includes a hotel stay, every effort will be made to reserve extra nights at the hotel where your cruise stays. If space at the hotel is not available, alternative accommodation will be reserved at a hotel of equivalent standard. When this is the case, the transfer to and from the included hotel is at our expense. During particularly busy periods, hotel space in certain cities can become so tight that we may be unable to sell extra nights. SAVE BY FORMING YOUR OWN GROUP If you form your own group, you ll receive the following rebates: On all Avalon Waterways river cruises, one person travels free in a group of 16. The group rebate is based on the double occupancy rate of the lowest cabin category booked and does not include supplements or additional services. Single room and stateroom supplements have to be paid in full. These group rebates do not apply to any international or intra-tour flights. JOURNEYS CLUB Past Globus family of brands travellers can join our Journeys Club and save 5% on all future tours and cruises*, as well as receive exclusive Avalon on board benefits, deal alerts, and special partner discounts. If you have travelled with us, become a member; simply enrol at GlobusFamily.com.au *Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount. For full Terms & Conditions please see the back of the brochure or visit AvalonWaterways.com.au DELUXE, SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS & FIRST-CLASS HOTELS NEARLY EVERYWHERE Avalon Waterways is proud to be associated with some of the finest establishments worldwide. Many of them belong to famous chains such as Westin, InterContinental and Hilton. The specific hotels we have selected for you are listed separately for each holiday. The vast majority of them are deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F) establishments. In a few overnight places, where there is no hotel in these categories, we choose the best available (BA) hotels. Avalon Waterways hotel ratings follow the standards set by the independent Hotel & Travel Index and by national tourist boards. The specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by our quality controllers. We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed on the itinerary pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Avalon Waterways travel documents you ll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for your holiday. BEFORE YOU GO Avalon will send you a set of travel documents, which includes a wallet to hold your passport, baggage tags, a copy of your itinerary, and, where applicable, information on your tour hotels and optional excursions. SAFETYNET PROTECTION Avalon Waterways is dedicated to ensuring your trip is worry and hassle free, even when booking. Should you be uncertain what your commitments will be leading up to your departure, Avalon Waterways offer a SafetyNet Protection policy, for $75 per person. The SafetyNet Transfer Protection enables Avalon Waterways passengers to amend their cruise up to 24 hours prior to the commencement of services to another cruise departing in 2018, (once only) without any applicable cancellation charges or penalties imposed by Avalon Waterways OR The SafetyNet Cancellation Protection* enables Avalon Waterways passengers to cancel their cruise in full-up to 30 days prior to the cruise departure date in 2018 without any applicable cancellation charges or penalties imposed by Avalon Waterways. CONDITIONS OF THE SAFETYNET PROTECTION POLICY The $75 SafetyNet Protection must be paid at the time of deposit and is payable per person per booking (not per cruise) and is non-refundable. The SafetyNet Transfer Protection and SafetyNet Cancellation Protection applies to the cruise, associated pre/post accommodation and transfers booked directly with Avalon Waterways. The SafetyNet Protection does not apply to any airfares booked and ticketed via Avalon Waterways, or any products purchased via another wholesale or retail supplier. The SafetyNet Protection does not apply to any service charge or cancellation fee charged to you by your Travel Agent. Passengers can only use one of the two SafetyNet Protection Policies; choose either the SafetyNet Transfer Protection, or the SafetyNet Cancellation Protection, not both. For example: if a passenger uses the SafetyNet Transfer Protection to amend their 2018 cruise (say 48 hours prior to the commencement of services) to a later 2018 Avalon Waterways cruise departure date, they then cannot use the SafetyNet Cancellation Protection to cancel their Avalon Waterways cruise in full without incurring the applicable cancellation charges or penalties as per the 2018 Avalon Waterways Terms and Conditions. If the SafetyNet Transfer Protection is applied, and the booking is subsequently cancelled by the passenger, the original booking and transfer date will be reviewed, the transfer date of the original booking will then be taken as the cancellation date. Cancellation penalties that apply to the original booking will be compared with the cancellation penalties to that of the transferred booking, the higher penalties will be applied. Please Note: The SafetyNet Protection must be purchased for each individual passenger and the purchase covers an individual passenger s Avalon Waterways cruises booked at the same time the SafetyNet Protection is purchased. SafetyNet Protection does not apply to group bookings. AIR-CONDITIONING & HEATING All rooms on the ships are air-conditioned and heated. All ships have individual controls in the staterooms. BEVERAGES Regular coffee, tea & iced tea are available free of charge throughout the day from the self service coffee stations as well as complimentary beer/spirits and soft drinks from the bar. Complimentary wine is served with lunch and dinner and there is a non-alcoholic alternative. CLOTHING Dress aboard and on shore is casual and comfortable. We kindly request that shorts not be worn in the restaurant or lounge in the evenings. Bathing suits are not appropriate in the lounge or restaurant at any time. You may wish to wear something a little dressier for the Captains Dinner. We recommend that for shore excursions you wear comfortable shoes and don t forget a sun hat! CRUISE DIRECTOR A professional, experienced, English-speaking Cruise Director accompanies every departure. CUISINE All meals on board are prepared by accomplished chefs and consist of local food adjusted to suit the tastes of international passengers. Western alternatives are also available. CURRENCY & CREDIT CARDS Although, each country has its own currency including the Riel (Cambodia), Dong (Vietnam), Bhat (Thailand), Kip (Laos), and Burmese Kyat (Myanmar) U.S. dollars are widely accepted in each country. ATMs are available in most large cities and will dispense the local currency. The currency on board is the U.S. dollar. Shipboard accounts can be settled by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or with cash. Traveller s cheques are not accepted. DINING Meals are served in the dining room in a single sitting. There is open seating so you may sit at different tables for each meal if you wish to meet other fellow passengers. All meals on board the ship are included. ELECTRICITY Electricity on board is 220v. Bathrooms have a dual 220v/ v plug for shavers and small appliances. You will need an adapter or converter to use in other outlets in the stateroom for any small personal items such as a razor, curling iron or an alarm clock. , INTERNET & FAX Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in lounge areas (when signal is available). Wi-Fi may also be available in hotels. HAIRDRYERS Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer. Please contact Reception if there is no hairdryer in your room. LAUNDRY Laundry service is available on board for a modest fee. Price lists will be available in your stateroom. Please note that clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board. For safety reasons, we ask that you do not iron clothing in your cabin. For a small fee, the onboard laundry service is available to iron clothing. LIBRARY You may check out books from the ship s library free of charge. We ask that you return them before your cruise ends. MAIL SERVICE Stamps and postcards are available for purchase on board. Mail is sent from each major port. MEDICAL SERVICES Should you fall ill, please contact your ship s reception at once. Due to the proximity to land, medical services can be called from shore when necessary. NEWSLETTER A daily newsletter is produced on each ship and features information about daily activities, shore excursions, tour departure times, and more. ONBOARD LANGUAGE The language on board is English. All staff, crew, and Tour Directors speak English. All announcements and commentary will be in English. ONBOARD SHOP There is no gift shop on the Mekong and Irrawaddy ships. PAYMENT DURING THE CRUISE A cashless system operates on the vessels. Purchases and shipboard services are credited to your account (see Shipboard Account ). SAFES Although it is recommended that you leave valuables at home, all staterooms are equipped with a safe. Any items that exceed the size of the safe can be checked into the ship s reception desk. SMOKING On the Avalon Siem Reap, Avalon Myanmar and Avalon Saigon, smoking is permitted in designated areas only. SPECIAL OCCASIONS Passengers celebrating special occasions such as anniversaries or birthdays should alert ship personnel upon boarding the ship. TELEPHONES There are no phones in the suites but one is available at reception if needed. Any charges are placed on your shipboard account. TELEVISION On the Mekong and the Irrawaddy there is no TV on board the ship. YOUR SHIPBOARD ACCOUNT For your convenience, all purchases and extra services on board (after your authorisation) are billed to your personal shipboard account. At the end of your cruise, you will receive a total which can be paid with cash or charged to a major credit card. 62 AvalonWaterways.com.au 63

33 Visiting Cambodia can be a life-changing experience. Two things that visitors remember are the amazing archaeological treasures and the Cambodian people. Their warm, friendly personalities truly leave a lasting impression as do their touching stories. Today, there is no story more important to tell than the growing number of children living in poverty. Siem Reap, with its proximity to the temples of Angkor, has developed into a major tourism centre in Cambodia. In 2013, Cambodia saw 4.2 million tourists and over half of these visitors arrived through Siem Reap. This recent growth in tourism has brought a good deal of wealth to the city, which has led a growing number of impoverished families to move to the city from surrounding villages in hopes of a better life. Often unprepared and with few employable skills, the hope for economic opportunities has instead increased the number of children, families, and mothers with small babies begging or selling souvenirs to tourists on the streets and around the temples. To respond to these challenges, Avalon, in partnership with Tourism Cares, is proud to help fund the ChildSafe Network. Initiated by AVALON TRAVELLER ICONS: CAMBODIA PROJECT Kaliyan Mith program Siem Reap; part of the ChildSafe Network Friends-International, this powerful, proven program enlists the tourism community, both local and international, to support the welfare, advancement, and safety of children. In Siem Reap, the ChildSafe Network is run by the Friends- International program Kaliyan Mith, which offers a comprehensive range of services and projects. This includes outreach to children and youth living on the streets, providing a safe space for young people through drop-in centres, an educational centre and school re-integration, vocational training and employment for youth and their parents, and the provision of temporary accommodation through a transitional home. The program also includes awarenessraising campaigns in areas where child begging is especially prominent as well as a 24/7 ChildSafe Emergency Hotline. Avalon is a firm believer in this mission. Education is the key not only for the children but for all visitors, and we do all we can to ensure that the begging lifestyle is not promoted on our journeys including Siem Reap and throughout the rest of Asia. Visit TourismCares.org for more information on this non-profit initiative. TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The purchase of any travel services offered by Circuit Travel Pty Ltd (ABN ), authorised to trade as The Globus Family of Brands (which includes the authorisation to trade as Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways) ( The Company ) constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (also referred to in these conditions as traveller ) and The Company, and represents your acceptance of The Company s Terms & Conditions as set out herein. Please ensure that you carefully read and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking. As the lead traveller, you represent and warrant that you are authorised to accept The Company s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking, and you will be deemed to have accepted The Company s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking. You are advised to check The Company s websites or to request the latest version of the Terms & Conditions from your Travel Agent or The Company prior to booking your holiday. Additional Terms and Conditions apply to group reservations. For group reservations, please call or see the Travel Agent section on the website. BEFORE YOU MAKE A BOOKING Deposit and Final Payment 1. Except as provided in clause 5, a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per land tour and $500 per person per cruise is required for The Company to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions as noted below. The deposit must be received within 7 days of booking. On certain departures, deposits and/or passport details may be required at time of booking to hold or to confirm space for you. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if the deposit is not received by The Company by the deposit due date. Your booking is not confirmed and payment is not deemed made until the deposit is received by The Company and The Company sends a confirmation invoice to you. Any bookings made within 21 days of your departure from Australia will incur a late booking fee of $30 per transaction. For cruise departures that feature Intra Air flights, a non-refundable, nontransferable deposit of $1000 per person per cruise is required within 7 days of booking. 2. Payment of the deposit confirms you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions. 3. Payment of the balance in full must be received by The Company not less than 45 days before a scheduled land tour departure, and not less than 90 days before a scheduled cruise departure, or earlier if specified for the particular holiday. For bookings made within these periods, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payment is not received by The Company by the due date, your reservation will be cancelled and your full deposit, including SafetyNet Protection payments, will be retained by The Company. 4. The Company accepts payment via Bpay, electronic fund transfer (EFT), Paypal, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Merchant fees apply to purchases made by credit card. Please review and verify your booking invoice thoroughly and contact your Travel Agent or The Company immediately if your invoice appears to be incorrect or incomplete, as it may not be possible to make changes later. The Company cannot accept responsibility if it is not notified of invoice inaccuracies within 5 days of sending out the invoice. In the case of billing errors, The Company reserves the right to re-invoice you with correct pricing. 5. Subject to clause 6 below, you have a cooling-off period of seven (7) days during which you may cancel your holiday. Your cancellation must be made in writing to The Company within the cooling-off period. The cooling-off period will commence on the first day following the day on which you book your holiday. If you cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period your deposit will be refunded and no cancellation fee will apply. If you do not cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period, then all other of these Terms and Conditions apply. Exceptions 6. No cooling-off period will apply to holidays booked less than 45 days before a scheduled land tour departure, and less than 90 days before a scheduled cruise departure, or earlier if specified for the particular holiday. For bookings made within these periods, payment in full is required at the time of booking. 7. The following deposit and/or final payment dates apply to these holidays. Please see your invoice for more information on deposit and/or final payment dates. Other final payment dates may apply to Monograms and Globus holidays listed in this brochure. Please check with your Travel Agent or the Company prior to booking for the Terms and Conditions of those holidays. Air Travel Inclusive Holidays 8. Additional taxes and fees may apply to your holiday price if your tour/cruise includes an intra air portion. These taxes and fees may vary depending on your itinerary. Please ask your Travel Agent or a representative of The Company at time of reservation for more information. Price Policy 9. All holiday prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication, are expected to be in effect at the time of departure and do not include airfare except where specified. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. Holiday prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are listed where applicable. Please call us for more information on rates. Not all accommodation types are available on all holidays. 10. Prices will be confirmed at the time of reservation. Prices are subject to increase without notice, subject to the guarantees set forth below. 11. Once The Company has received your full deposit for any holiday departing 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018, that price (excluding air travel) is guaranteed, and any subsequent land/cruise cost increases are at The Company s expense, not including surcharges, energy cost increases, air travel whilst on tour and/or any government tax increases. Air travel tickets booked via The Company are guaranteed once full payment has been received. This guarantee does not include any government/airport tax increases and currency fluctuations departures are subject to price and itinerary modifications. Full details will be available in April Travellers have the right to cancel their reservation without penalty within 14 days of notification in the event of a price increase for departures in Travellers Who Need Special Assistance on Tours and/or Cruises 13. You must report to The Company any disability requiring special attention while on tour or on cruise at the time the reservation is made. The Company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travellers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. The Company does not provide personal services (such as pushing a wheelchair, assisting with walking, etc.) and The Company does not provide individual assistance to a holiday participant for walking, dining, getting on and off coaches, cruise ships, and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion should accompany travellers who need such assistance. 14. If we are not notified at time of reservation of any disability requiring special attention, The Company reserves the right to cancel your booking or terminate your holiday if your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the holiday, pose a threat to the health and safety of other participants or personnel onboard the vessel, are incompatible with other travellers, or if you are not travelling with a companion who provides all the assistance you require. The Company will not refund or cover any costs or expenses incurred for cancellation, booking, or termination of the holiday. Cancellation penalties, as above, apply. 15. Not all sightseeing stops/sites accommodate wheelchairs, and some locations and sightseeing activities require extensive standing, sitting, or walking sometimes on unpaved or cobblestone streets. The Company will not refund or cover any cost or expense incurred for any missed activities due to a participant s inability to fully participate with the group. Most transportation services, including the touring motorcoaches and cruise ships, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Although some of our ships have elevators, many of our small ships do not. Passengers requiring ship elevators should inquire before making reservations. 16. Most stateroom and bathroom doors as well as restrooms are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs, and bathrooms and other doorways may be fitted with coamings. Motorised scooters and motorised wheelchairs are not permitted on Avalon cruises. Arrangements cannot be made to carry or use these on tour or cruise and if you bring one, you will be asked to make alternate arrangements for transporting the scooter to your end destination at your expense. Collapsible wheelchairs are permitted on board, but for safety reasons, the number The Company can accept is limited and wheelchair maximum size must not exceed 1030mm/40.44in length x 555mm/21.85in wide. You must notify The Company at the time of booking of your intention to bring a wheelchair to ensure The Company can accommodate within safety regulations. Otherwise, you or your wheelchair may not be permitted on board. There is no separate storage for wheelchairs; it must be kept in your stateroom. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. Visas & Passports 17. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries you will visit. The Company is not responsible for providing specific visa and passport information or documentation, and The Company cannot accept liability for any traveller refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the traveller to carry correct documentation. All travellers travelling internationally are required to have a passport. Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when travelling, as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some holidays. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements. The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more. Frequent Flyer & Hotel Reward Programs 18. Frequent Flyer mileage accrual is at the discretion of the airline(s), and is not always granted for airfare purchased through The Company. You will need to contact the airline(s) directly for information on Frequent Flyer Programs and any applicable reward mile accrual. The Company cannot assist with this process. Cancellation penalties, as noted above, will apply to all airfare, regardless of accrual grants. Take this into consideration before purchasing airfare. 19. Hotel rewards/points cannot be earned or redeemed with hotels used by The Company. English 20. All Cruise Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, and ships crews speak English, and all holiday commentary is conducted in English only. For maximum enjoyment and understanding, you should be able to read and speak English. Pregnant Travellers 21. The Company does not have specialised facilities and/or treatments for childbirth, prenatal or early infant care on board its cruise ships, nor may those facilities be available at ports of call or on land stays. The Company strongly urges pregnant travellers to consider the risks of travelling where necessary medical care for pregnancy may not be available and may not be reachable in a timely manner to address potential medical complications, problems and emergencies that can occur during pregnancy. Young Travellers 22. Travellers under 18 years old on the scheduled departure date must be accompanied by an adult and share the adult s accommodation for the duration of the holiday. Interconnecting rooms are not guaranteed. 23. The following age restrictions apply to land tours and cruises: a) Globus and Cosmos escorted holidays: children aged 8 years and over are eligible to travel. Travellers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the base land holiday price, not including internal air travel. b) Monograms independent holidays: children of all ages are eligible to travel. Land arrangements for infants under two years of age are free of charge, providing parents pay hotels directly for special arrangements (eg. Food, cot etc). In Europe, children aged 11 and under receive a 25% discount on the land tour price when sharing with an adult (not including internal air). Children aged receive a 10% discount off the land tour price (not including internal air travel) when sharing accommodation with an adult. In South America, children aged 2-17 receive a 10% discount off the land tour price (not including internal air travel) when sharing accommodation with an adult. c) River cruises: children aged 8 years and over are eligible to travel. 24. Young traveller discounts are based on the age of the traveller at the scheduled departure date. 25. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarised letter be written by the parents, or non-travelling parent, granting authorisation to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements or recommendations Journeys Club (Repeat travellers) 26. Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2018 Avalon Waterways cruise. This is on top of other great member benefits including a commemorative ship pin and deal alerts throughout the year. If you have travelled with us since 2005, become a member; simply enrol at Globusfamily.com.au. Must be a Journeys Club member (must present member number prior to making full payment) to receive a 5% discount based on Category B twin share price, excluding extra night accommodations, extension programs, port charges, upgrades and single supplements. Booking must be made for travel commencing by 31 December Applies to new bookings only and subject to changes and amendments. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Not Included in the Holiday Price 27. Airfares & airport taxes and fees (unless specified); passports; visas; vaccinations; tips to your Cruise/Tour Director, local city guides and other ship personnel (unless specified); gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships (except for European cruises, where gratuities to Cruise Director and ship s crew and port charges are included); laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the contracted Avalon, Globus or Monograms menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports and train stations; SafetyNet Protection; insurance of any kind; baggage fees; and all other items of personal nature.some South America countries (Argentina and Chile) require international travellers to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveller at time of travel. Your confirmation booking will contain information about these fees. For more information please see your Travel Agent. Acceptance of Risk 28. Please be aware that during your participation in holidays operated by The Company, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. The Company will not be liable for the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. While The Company will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a holiday and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold The Company harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. Acceptance of Risk Dietary requirements 29. The Company will use its best efforts to cater for your special dietary requirements and allergies. If you have any special dietary requirements please inform The Company at the time of making your reservation. However, The Company cannot guarantee that certain products will not be in food served. The Company will not accept any liability in relation to any medical conditions, special dietary requirements and/or allergies of travellers, even if such conditions are listed in the Emergency Contact Details provided by the traveller. You must make your own decisions when selecting meals. The Company s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. Photographs or Pictures 30. Photographs or pictures appearing in this brochure / website should be used solely as an indication of facilities and attractions. Actual facilities and attractions may vary according to itinerary. Maps shown on the holiday pages are current at the time of printing and may not reflect the actual holiday routing should the itinerary change. 64 AvalonWaterways.com.au 65

34 TERMS & CONDITIONS CONT. TERMS & CONDITIONS CONT. AvalonWaterways.com.au Your contract for the Services will be with the Supplier and will be subject to its Terms and Conditions, which may contain exclusions or limitations of liability. The Company has no liability for any such activity or excursion or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the Supplier or for any of its employees or agents or any other person(s) connected with the Service. Any advice or assistance on or with the Service provided by any local representative does not mean or imply that the Service is sold, supervised, or controlled by The Company or that any such advice or assistance is given on behalf of The Company. Travellers are asked to check with the Supplier and the applicable Terms and Conditions before booking. Exclusion of Liability for Cruise Itinerary Changes, Cancellations & Double Docking 79. The Company will do everything it reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan, however, sometimes changes can happen which may affect your holiday experience. In the event of water level problems on stretches of any waterway, severe flood, fire, drought, earthquake, explosion, peril of navigation, mechanical difficulties, industrial action, civil unrest, war, government order or act, operational requirements, or any circumstances beyond reasonable control of The Company, The Company may cancel or vary your holiday. In some circumstances it may be necessary to operate all or part of the itinerary by a substitute vessel or by motor coach and hotel accommodation, or to otherwise cancel or alter the holiday. The Company is committed to protecting your health and safety at all times. 80. In the event of charters of the vessels, strikes, lockouts, riots or stoppage of labour for whatever cause or for any other reason whatsoever, The Company may at any time cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to tour/cruise participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. 81. The Company reserves the right to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled tour and/ or sailing date in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond itscontrol and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to holiday participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. In the event of cancellation by The Company, tour/cruise participants only right of recourse shall be to a refund of monies paid to The Company in connection with such tour/ cruise. 82. Docking positions at each port are assigned by local authorities, and river cruise companies have no control over where they can dock. This can sometimes result in double-docking, when more than one ship is assigned to the same dock and the ships are rafted together, temporarily obstructing the view. Double docking may also make access to the ship more difficult. Avalon Waterways will not be responsible for any inconvenience or access problems caused by reasons of such assignment. Prepaid Gratuities 83. If you have prepaid your gratuities to your Tour/Cruise Director and Driver or if they are already included in the price of the holiday, this will be detailed within your Tour/Cruise Member Certificate and vouchers will be included within your Tour Documentation. Please note that included gratuities for Avalon Europe cover the cruise director, crew, local guides and local drivers and the cruise portion only; prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion operated by The Company of the tour itinerary. Where The Company sources other leading operators for cruising or rail elements of your holiday, the option to pre-pay local gratuities is not available. Transfers 84. Unless otherwise specified, transfers arranged by The Company are provided by independent transportation suppliers and are group transfers operated by motorcoach and may have pre-set departures times. The Company is not responsible for flight delays, delays in immigration or customs, delays due to lost baggage, or delays for any reason beyond our control if you miss your transfer. Missed transfers are non-refundable. Holidays 85. During local or national holidays or special events, on Sundays and religious occasions, certain facilities such as museums, places of worship, restaurants, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. The Company will not be held responsible for any closures or curtailments in circumstances beyond its control. Smoking & Illegal Drugs 86. Smoking is not allowed on transportation that is exclusively provided by Avalon. On cruise ships, smoking is restricted to certain areas of the vessel. Smoking includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, e-cigars or any other smoking device. 87. Many hotels, restaurant and other venues are smoke-free or have non-smoking regulations in public spaces. Smoking may be restricted to certain areas or not allowed. You are responsible to abide by all third party smoking policies. 88. Any carriage or possession of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of the Avalon holiday. You are responsible for knowing and observing the Licensing Laws for drug possession for all countries and states you are visiting. Repatriation is at your expense. Force Majeure 89. Avalon assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or entry of any nature in whole or in part resulting from an Act of God or any other force majeure condition including without limitation: fire, volcanic eruption, environmental pollution or contamination, inclement weather, earthquake, low or high water levels, flood, water or power shortages or failures, tropical storms or hurricanes, riots or civil commissions or disturbances, and any other acts of a similar nature, sabotage, arrests, strikes or labor disruptions, restraint of rulers or peoples, expropriations, acts of terrorism, war, insurrection, quarantine restrictions, government health advisories, or warnings or alerts of any kind of nature, government seizures, refusal or cancellation or suspension or delay of any government authority or any license, permit or authorization, damages to its facilities or the travel supplier and its facilities, or any other unforeseen circumstances or any other factors unforeseen by Avalon that impacts negatively on, or hampers, its ability to fulfil any of its contractual conditions. In the event that any of these conditions apply, Avalon shall be excused, discharged, and released from performance to the extent such performance is so limited or prevented, without liability of any kind. Wi-Fi 90. Wi-Fi connectivity is provided by an independent third party with separate Terms & Conditions of usage and acceptance thereof. These can be found online or will be made available upon request. AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY Service Inquiries after the Holiday and Complaints 91. After returning from your holiday, if you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services is received by Avalon Waterways, Client Relations, Circuit Travel Pty Ltd. 92. Should you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Tour/Cruise Director immediately so they may attempt to rectify the matter. Any complaint or claim involving the holiday services offered must be notified to The Company within 30 days of the holiday completion date. GENERAL INFORMATION 93. Subject to clauses 77 to 82 above, The Company is responsible for providing the services described in this brochure, including arranging transportation, sightseeing, and accommodation as described. All references to The Company include its agents and employees. 94. These tours include the services of operators other than The Company, for example accommodation providers, airlines, other carriers, and optional tour operators ( the Suppliers ). In making your travel arrangements The Company acts only as an agent for the Suppliers who are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, or servants of, or in joint venture with, The Company or its affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by The Company are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Supplier, which are available on request, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. While The Company takes all reasonable care in selecting the Suppliers, it does not accept responsibility for any act or omission of the Suppliers. 95. The international carriage of passengers is subject to international conventions and treaties. These international conventions and treaties limit and, in some events, exclude the carrier s liability to travellers. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail, or road carrier or any stay in a hotel, The Company s maximum liability is the maximum which would be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable international convention or treaty applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay. International conventions and treaties that may apply include: the Montreal Convention (1999), the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air, signed at Warsaw, 12 October 1929 (the Warsaw Convention), the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague on 28 September 1955 and the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague and by Additional Protocol No. 1, 2 or 4 of Montreal (1975) and the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license granted by an EU country, in relation to air travel; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for hotels. 96. Booking and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of these terms and conditions which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 97. After departure, if the services included in the holiday cannot be supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of The Company, The Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services wherever possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by travellers and any resulting savings will be refunded by The Company to travellers. 98. The Company reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary whenever The Company considers it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of travellers, and to cancel a holiday at any time in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 99. Notwithstanding anything contained in these conditions, The Company shall continue to be subject to any guarantees provided by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law (the Act) if and to the extent that the Act is applicable to these conditions and prevents the exclusion, restriction and modification of such guarantees The Company excludes all liability including liability for any loss, damage, costs and expenses whatsoever (including personal injury, death, and property loss) that may arise in connection with or arising out of your holiday and liability under implied conditions, and warranties and guarantees except any guarantees, the exclusion of which would cause this Clause to be void, such guarantees being referred to in these conditions as non-excludable guarantees The Company limits its liability to you for breach of any non-excludable guarantees to the supplying of the service again or the payment of the cost of having the service supplied again, as determined by The Company You agree that neither The Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss) or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any Supplier providing services, or of any insurer or insurance administrator, or of any other person Legal proceedings against The Company may be instituted only in a court within the State of New South Wales, and any claim involved in such proceedings shall be decided in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales. Neither The Company nor any affiliate shall in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and you hereby waive any right to punitive or aggravated damages. No person, other than an authorised representative of The Company by a document in writing, is authorised to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure/ website, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions. Data Protection 104. Some Australian and foreign government agencies require The Company to collect and pass on in advance of travel certain personal and other details related to you, including but not limited to government-issued identification and passport details. If you fail to supply the details, as requested, fully and accurately, your trip may be interrupted or cancelled. There are no refunds for failure to provide documentation or failure to provide documentation by the time required We will use your personal data secured during your booking or during online check-in to process your booking with our suppliers. These details include your full name, address, date of birth, passport number and expiration date, occupation, credit/debit card information and any disability, medical conditions or dietary restrictions disclosed to The Company for you and all your traveling party It may be necessary to transfer these details to other countries or authorities in which the data protection and privacy laws are less stringent than ours. This may include requirements to pass details to our suppliers as well as certain governments or government appointed bodies, or agencies in the interest of security or because we are obliged to by law. By making a booking with The Company, you agree to The Company storing, using and passing on this data to other third parties for reasons as stated above and hold The Company not liable for the usage and loss of protection of that data. TRADE NAME: AVALON WATERWAYS, and other AVALON formative marks, are trade and service marks owned and/or applied for and/or registered by Avalon Waterways Inc., in the Australian Trademarks Registry and in other global jurisdictions. Circuit Travel Pty Ltd., is an authorised user of the trade and service mark AVALON WATERWAYS and other AVALON formative marks owned by Avalon Waterways Inc. Our Australian Address: Avalon Waterways Circuit Travel Pty Ltd Level 5, 309 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia GPO Box 3436 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia enquiries@avalonwaterways.com.au Telephone: Agent Reservations Only: Sydney Metro: (02) Interstate: Facsimile: (02) reservations@avalonwaterways.com.au Agent Online Reservations available at: Feedback and/or Service Enquiries After your Holiday: Should you wish to contact Avalon Waterways after returning from your holiday, please contact us at: clientrelations@avalonwaterways.com.au ABN Motorcoach Safety 31. Many local laws require the use of seatbelts while travelling. When seatbelts are provided, you are responsible for wearing your seatbelt. The Company is not liable, nor are our service providers, for any injury, loss, damages, claims or death resulting from any accident or incident if you were not wearing your seatbelt at the time of the accident or incident when the motorcoach is equipped with them. Safety 32. No weapons of any type are permitted on Avalon Waterways cruises at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, knives, mace, brass knuckles and other weapons of any type. Monograms Independent Holidays 33. Please note that full details and information pertaining to Monograms independent holidays will be confirmed no earlier than October How To Make Your Reservation 34. To make your reservation or for enquiries see your Travel Agent or call Agreement to terms & conditions 35. Booking and payment for a tour/cruise shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of these terms and conditions which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Cancellations and Cancellation Fees 36. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company before the final payment due date of your holiday, the nonrefundable deposit and SafetyNet Protection payments will be retained in addition to any airline imposed fees or cancellation charges. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company after the final payment due date of your holiday, the below specified per person cancellation fees apply for individual reservations. The total price specified below does not include discounts, promotions, or special incentives. (For group reservations, refer to the Group Policy. SafetyNet Protection does not apply to Group Bookings). No cancellation fee will apply to holidays cancelled within the cooling off period (see clause 5). Standard Cancellation Fees for escorted and independent holidays: days prior to scheduled departure: 20% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) days prior to scheduled departure: 30% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) days prior to scheduled departure: 50% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 40. On scheduled departure day and later: 100% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection 41. Note: Pre-paid gratuities are not subject to cancellation fees. Standard Cancellation Fees for cruise holidays: days prior to scheduled departure: 35% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) days prior to scheduled departure: 50% of total price(including SafetyNet Protection) days prior to scheduled departure: 80% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 45. On scheduled departure day and later: 100% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection 46. Note: Pre-paid gratuities and Port Charges are not subject to cancellation fees. Exceptions to the standard cancellation fees: 47. Other cancellation fees may apply to holidays listed in this brochure. Please check with your Travel Agent or the Company prior to booking for the latest Terms & Conditions. 48. Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services reserved prior to, during, and after the holiday. If flight changes (including but not limited to flight cancellations or name changes) are requested, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply in addition to the above cancellation fees (see Revision Fees below). 49. Airline revision or change fees may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at the time of cancellation. If an air travel inclusive holiday is cancelled after air tickets have been issued, any applicable refunds will be processed after air tickets are returned to The Company. 50. Cancellation fees relating to insurance policies will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the insurance provider and will incur the standard Revision Fee (see Revision Fees below). Insurance 51. The above cancellation charges will be applied in all cases. The Company strongly recommends you take out comprehensive travel insurance, including coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, and land content and airfare charges that may arise, including due to cancellation. Revision Fees 52. A fee of $30 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation after the deposit is made. Any revision to an air travel reservation may result in the loss of confirmed airline reservations or increased airfare which will be payable by you. Additional airline and hotel charges may also apply and may be up to 100% of the full price. A change of traveller name, holiday date, or itinerary after the final payment date will be treated as a full cancellation and new reservation; holiday cancellation fees (as above) apply. Refunds 53. Please note that any request for refunds is subject to these Terms & Conditions. No refund will be made for unused services (including early or enforced disembarkation), for unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by the traveller. 54. The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any holiday departure in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If a holiday is cancelled prior to the scheduled departure date, The Company s only responsibility will be to refund the amount received for the reservation. Wherever possible, The Company will offer the same holiday with a different departure date, or an alternative similar holiday. If there is a difference in cost, it will be your expense. For air-inclusive holidays, The Company will try to confirm air schedules for the selected new dates, subject to availability. The Company is not responsible for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other travel arrangements not made through The Company. 55. The accommodation listed in our websites/brochures is intended to be used on all departures. However, if a change becomes necessary for any reason, substitute accommodation will be equivalent in standard to that shown. No refunds are provided for accommodation variations and full cancellation penalties as noted above apply. BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON YOUR HOLIDAY Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone advice 56. Samsung has announced a voluntary recall and exchange program on certain Galaxy Note7 smartphones. These phones can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn/fire hazard. As the safety of all guests is our top priority, these devices are not allowed on any Globus family of brands motorcoach, ship, or any other form of transportation. Baggage Allowance 57. Porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person is included in the holiday price. Airport/train station porterage is not included, unless otherwise specified in your travel documents. Be prepared to carry your own suitcase on and off airplanes and trains and through airports and train stations. Regulations within most airports require travellers to handle their own luggage through customs. 58. Avalon Asia cruises with Intra-holiday Air (excluding cruise codes WSH and WHS) have a baggage weight limit of 20kg (44lbs) per person. Baggage over this limit will incur additional fees which are not included in the vacation price and are payable at the airport to the airline directly. 59. Your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30 x21 x11 and weight not exceeding 50lbs (23kg). We regret that we are unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits on any Avalon holiday outside of Europe. Some holidays have more restrictive regulations than those listed above. Refer to your Travel Documents for more information. 60. Air carrier restrictions may vary from the limitations listed above. Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination. While making an air-inclusive booking, you will be provided with baggage fee information should the fare paid not include checked baggage. After booking an air-inclusive booking, up-to-date information on carrier-specific standard checked baggage allowance (including size and weight limitations), the standard allowance (and fee, if applicable) for carry-on baggage, and the standard fee for the first and second checked bag, along with the information about additional discounts that may apply depending on flyer- specific factors (e.g., frequent flyer status, credit card used for purchase, or early purchase over the Internet, etc.), can be found on the carrier s website. The Company is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers for baggage, and these fees are not included in the air-inclusive holiday price. You will be required to pay these fees directly to the airline at check-in. 61. No responsibility is accepted by The Company for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the traveller s belongings throughout the duration of the holiday. Travellers are strongly encouraged to not bring valuables such as jewellery and large amounts of cash. Any such valuables should not be left in baggage out of the control of the traveller. Baggage insurance is highly recommended. 62. Carry-on bags should not exceed the dimensions of 12 x11 x 6. For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motorcoaches and mini- buses. Carry-on bags must be small enough to store in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on motorcoaches and other transportation. Emergency Contact Details 63. All passengers must provide emergency contact details and travel insurance information PRIOR TO TRAVEL. This includes a Local contact so that The Company can get in touch with friends or family in the rare case of an emergency as well as an On Tour contact, i.e. mobile, for use by the Tour or Cruise Director. Emergency contact details should be provided by creating a customer MyAccount at and following the instructions given. Travel Documents 64. Travel Documents, including e-ticket itineraries, are sent by post approximately four weeks prior to departure provided full payment, emergency contact details have been received, and passengers have acknowledged the Globus family of brands Terms and Conditions, via their customer MyAccount. 65. Acceptance on the holiday is subject to presentation of your Tour / Cruise Member Certificate, which details the services you have purchased from The Company and which will be available in your final Travel Documents. WHILE ON HOLIDAY Air Travel Arrangements 66. Airfare may be purchased through The Company for travel originating from Australia. All carriers are independent operators and are not owned, managed, or operated by The Company. Your airline ticket is a contract between you and the air carrier only, even if you purchase through The Company. By purchasing your air services through The Company you waive all liability for The Company for such air services. 67. The Company is not responsible if an airline cancels, reschedules, or delays a flight for any reason. If you purchased air through The Company, we will try to assist in making new arrangements, providing you have not already checked in with your airline for your first flight segment. After check-in, you must work with the airline directly to reach your destination or to make any alternate arrangements, including amendments to return services. Airline fees often apply for modifications to air schedules not related to airline-imposed flight cancellations, reschedules, or delays. These fees will be payable to the airline directly at time of request. 68. If you miss your departure flight or connection, it is your responsibility to work with the airline on which you are ticketed to reach your destination. No refunds will be provided by The Company for portions of trips missed due to cancelled, rescheduled, or delayed flights after airport check-in, nor is The Company responsible for any additional expenses you may incur prior to joining your trip if you miss your departure flight or flight connection. Itinerary Variations 69. After departure, if the services included in the holiday cannot be supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of The Company, The Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services wherever possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by travellers and any resulting savings will be refunded by The Company to travellers. 70. Every effort is made to reserve only twin-bedded rooms. Occasionally, some hotels will only provide double-bedded rooms. These rooms will be allocated to couples where possible. Room and bed preferences may be requested, but are not guaranteed. Please note that check-in times vary worldwide and The Company cannot control or guarantee check-in times. Triple-room configuration is at the discretion of individual hotels. Payment for a single supplement ensures your own room, not necessarily a twin bedded room. On cruises, staterooms are subject to change and are finalised upon embarkation. 71. In exceptional cases where private bath or single rooms as reserved by us are not available, refunds will be made by the Cruise Director, Tour Director, or Local Host. Claims for such refunds will not be accepted after the holiday has been completed. Conduct During Your Holiday 72. For the benefit of everyone on your holiday, The Company has the right to accept or reject any traveller. Behaviour or conduct which is for example (but not limited to) offensive (physically or verbally), dangerous to yourself or others, criminal, discriminatory, or incompatible with the interests of other travellers or the crew will not be tolerated. You must comply with all directions of the Company and its representatives, the Captain and the crew. The Company and the Captain have the absolute right to disembark any traveller whose behaviour or conduct infringes these rules, who does not comply with directions or whose presence on the holiday affects the safety, enjoyment or well-being of any person. In such circumstances, the Company:- a) May contact and hand you over to any relevant authority; b) Is not liable to make any refunds; c) Has no liability whatsoever to you; d) Has no obligation to assist you with any onward travel or accommodation; e) Is entitled to recover from you any cost or expense incurred. Optional Shore Excursions 73. For operational reasons, not all optional shore excursions listed in the cruise itinerary, in print, online, or in travel documents may be available during your holiday. Your Cruise Director will advise of availability while on cruise. 74. Optional shore excursions may be purchased 90 days in advance of travel via MyAccount. Booking conditions apply (refer to MyAccount Terms & Conditions) Medical And Health 75. No medical personnel is present onboard the Avalon vessels. Avalon cannot guarantee the availability of medical facilities or for the quality of the care or services. Any medical attention you require while travelling with Avalon must be sought through a local medical facility, if/when available, for diagnosis. All related charges are at your expense. 76. Avalon reserves the right to remove or quarantine any passenger who show signs of illness, or who poses a threat to the safety and health of other passengers. Removal or quarantine of passengers for any health, safety or behaviour related assessment is at the sole discretion of Avalon or the Ship s Operator or the captain. Any costs incurred for medical assessments, diagnosis and/or any other medically related charges are your responsibility to pay and are due at time of services. Passengers will be allowed to re-join Avalon with confirmed medical certification from a licensed health practitioner indicating fitness to travel without causing harm or posing a safety threat to other passengers. Exclusion of Liability for Optional Excursions & Activities 77. Carriers, accommodation, and other suppliers ( the Suppliers ) (including but not limited to trains, cruises, ferries, motor coaches, hotels, and restaurants) providing optional activities and excursions ( the Services ) available for booking are not run, supervised, or controlled in any way by The Company. These Services are provided by local operators or other third parties that are entirely independent of The Company, which has no control and has no right of control over the operations of these independent contractors. Such Services do not form any part of the product or services sold by The Company, even where The Company suggests particular operators/other third parties and/or assists in booking such Services.

35 CALL VISIT AVALONWATERWAYS.COM.AU OR SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE CALL GROUPS@AVALONWATERWAYS.COM.AU Brochure Code: AW18 - AU