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1 Romance of the MEKONG RIVER featuring SAIGON and ANGKOR WAT FREE ECONOMY AIR or Save $2,000 per couple Sponsored By Sept Oct. 4, 2017

2 Below: Angkor Thom Lower inset: Ho Chi Minh City Hall, accommodations Right: Notre Dame Cathedral, park hyatt saigon Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Duras to write her famous novel, L Amant. Stroll through the town s market. Educational Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries. Inspiring Moments > Cherish a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the est elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story egins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people. The incomparale value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortaly in your surroundings. This high-calier professional makes you feel safe and important y creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary. With these specialists at your side, ecome intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorale chapter to the rich story of your life. Aove: Angkor Wat Cover photo: Mekong River > Immerse yourself in the culture of Mekong River communities during a seven-night deluxe cruise. > Admire the exquisite costumes and graceful movements of dancers performing the Apsara, Camodia s famous folk dance. D Ta Prohm In Transit Depart gateway city for, Vietnam.A Cross the international date line. day three, Vietnam Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the Park Hyatt. day four Excursion: A City at War. Visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South > Try local food and rowse for souvenirs at local markets along the Mekong River. > Meet and speak with Camodian students to learn aout their lives and the local education system. YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes you want a more in-depth experience to take you further afield. That s why we have designed an extension to allow you to craft your individual travel experience. Check out our extension in Hanoi, featuring a one-night cruise at Ha Long Bay. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE extension availale at an additional cost siem reap Our travel experts have selected these luxury properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celerate the local culture and enhance the amience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Tan Chau days one & two > Explore Phnom Penh y cyclo, the uiquitous icycle rickshaw. day eight iscover the cultures of Vietnam and Camodia on this exciting Mekong River cruise. Visit rural towns and the ustling cities of and Phnom Penh. Bask in warm welcomes from friendly people and enjoy opportunities to learn aout their countries. saigon Explore the Mekong River in style aoard the, a deluxe river cruiser inspired y the French Colonial architecture of the region. The all-suite ship provides all the convenience and comfort of a luxury hotel without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River culture. Your English-speaking crew and staff are devoted to creating an exceptional and memorale journey with attentive, gracious and personalized service. Le Marché, the ship s restaurant, will take you on a gastronomic journey of local and international cuisine with fresh fruits, vegetales and hers that fill the local markets, and a variety of complimentary everages are availale onoard. Relax in the lounge and watch sunsets from the oservation deck. Pamper yourself at the spa or check out a ook aout the region from the lirary. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Each suite features automatic climate controls, a marle athroom with a shower, satellite television, a miniar, complimentary ottled water and a fruit asket upon arrival. sofitel angkor phokeethra golf and spa resort Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. Walk to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a 19thcentury church, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall to admire the French Colonial architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, which contains artifacts from the 1945 August Revolution through the end of the Vietnam War. Excursion: Chinese. Visit the Cholon district, center of the city s Chinese community. See Cha Tam Church, setting for one of the most dramatic scenes of the Vietnam War, and Thien Hau Temple, a shrine to the goddess of the seas. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day five Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze was the Viet Cong s underground operations center during the Vietnam War. Visit the tunnels at Ben Dinh, where you may go underground. Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. Shop like a local at Ben Thanh Market. An important part of daily life in, the market hall was uilt y the French in Everything from flowers and fruit to silk cloth to lacquerware is for sale. day six d My Tho Educational Focus: Contemporary Vietnam. Travel to the port of My Tho, and emark the. Join a Welcome Aoard Reception and Dinner. day seven Cai Be Sa Dec Excursion: Cai Be. Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise through Cai Be. Stop at the historic An Kiet House and a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice and traditional candies. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Excursion: Sa Dec. Take a sampan through the canals at Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec, see the home of Hyun Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Excursion: Life in the Mekong Delta. Board a sampan and sail to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai religion is a unique amalgam religion founded in an effort to stop the fighting etween the country s various faiths. Enjoy a short ride through the village on a xe loi, a icycle rickshaw, to a family-owned, mat-weaving workshop. Visit a floating fish farm. Cross the order into Camodia. day nine Educational Focus: Geography and Life Along the Mekong. Excursion: Phnom Penh. Take a cyclo ride, one of the most popular modes of transportation in Camodia, through the capital city. Walk through the elegantly gilded Royal Palace. Visit the Silver Pagoda, where more than, 5,000 silver tiles line the floor. Continue to the National Museum to see ancient Angkor artifacts. Watch a performance of traditional folk dances. Independent Exploration: The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight, giving you the opportunity to take a motorike taxi ride through the city to see its landmarks and temples illuminated against the night sky. day ten Excursion:. Venture to Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple. Receive a traditional Buddhist water lessing from one of the monks and enjoy a sweeping view of the Mekong. Attend the ship s Farewell Reception and Dinner. invites you into their home to show you how to make authentic rice noodles, a local specialty. Excursion: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the grandest of the temples that sit within the 155square-mile park. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple eventually ecame filled with Buddhist elements as the new religion spread through the empire. day thirteen day fifteen Mekong Delta Phnom Penh, Camodia Phnom Penh Educational Focus and Excursion: Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. Visit the solemn Cheoung Ek Killing Fields memorial and museum, dedicated to the thousands of victims killed during the rutal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. Continue to Tuol Sleng, a former school converted into the Khmer Rouge s infamous prison, S-21. Your expert guide provides in-depth ackground and personal insight aout the atrocities committed during this turulent time. Educational Focus: Camodia Today. day eleven Angkor Ban Excursion: Angkor Ban. Get a glimpse of life in the rural village of Angkor Ban. Enjoy a home visit with a family to learn aout daily life in this small village. Visit a monastery and tour a school, meeting students and the principal. day twelve d Kampong Cham Disemark in Kampong Cham, and transfer to and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Excursion:. Take a tuk tuk tour of. Visit an arts and crafts center for demonstrations y local artisans. Excursion: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Thommanon. The great city of Angkor Thom once was home to 1 million people. It was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, which ended in the mid-15th century. The Bayon is the temple in the center of the city. Its 54 towers feature carvings of more than 200 smiling faces. Next, visit Ta Prohm. After centuries of human neglect, the jungle has claimed the temples, courtyards and paths of this once-great day fourteen Excursion: Local Life. A Camodian family Buddhist monastery. Continue to Thommanon, a recently restored temple with exquisite Apsara carvings. Gather tonight for a Farewell Dinner. day sixteen After reakfast, transfera to the airport for the return to your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces may e uneven or unpaved. A Transfers and flights provided for AHI air transportation participants. B L D denotes included reakfasts, lunches and dinners. ELECTIVE PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY In ancient times, according to legend, dragons swooped down upon Ha Long Bay (giving the ay its name, Bay of Descending Dragons) to protect the local people from invaders. The gems the dragons spat into the water created the dramatic limestone formations we admire today. Take a one-night cruise of the ay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aoard a modern, elegant Vietnamese junk. You have the opportunity to swim in the ay, kayak, join a tai chi class and more. Also enjoy two nights deluxe accommodation as you get to know the city of Hanoi. This extension includes: two nights at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; a one-night cruise aoard the Paradise Luxury; a guided Hanoi tour; a traditional water puppet show; three reakfasts, two lunches and two dinners; transfer to the ship; transfer from the ship to the airport; flight from Hanoi to ; transfer to the hotel; services of an AHI Travel Director and an AHI Hospitality Desk; aggage handling on all transfers; guide and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges. Price: USD $1,295 per person, doule occupancy; USD $1,695 single occupancy

3 Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Vietnam and Camodia, two wondrous countries imued with all the riches that come with long histories and diverse cultures. Stroll through exotic, ancient temples, savor traditional Vietnamese and Camodian cuisine, and watch artisans create traditional handicrafts. Your journey egins with three nights in (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Then emark on a seven-night Mekong River cruise on the exclusively chartered efore spending three nights in Siem Reap, Camodia, gateway to the magnificent Angkor temples. This is an exceptional opportunity to experience the ease, value and fun of group travel. Our itinerary also offers plenty of time to explore independently, allowing you to make discoveries of your own. Space on this spectacular journey is limited. Make your reservations today! Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Aragon Director, Alumni Travel Cai Be travel.alumni.ucla.edu

4 Below: Angkor Thom Lower inset: Ho Chi Minh City Hall, accommodations Right: Notre Dame Cathedral, park hyatt saigon Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Duras to write her famous novel, L Amant. Stroll through the town s market. Educational Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries. Inspiring Moments > Cherish a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the est elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story egins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people. The incomparale value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortaly in your surroundings. This high-calier professional makes you feel safe and important y creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary. With these specialists at your side, ecome intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorale chapter to the rich story of your life. Aove: Angkor Wat Cover photo: Mekong River > Immerse yourself in the culture of Mekong River communities during a seven-night deluxe cruise. > Admire the exquisite costumes and graceful movements of dancers performing the Apsara, Camodia s famous folk dance. D Ta Prohm In Transit Depart gateway city for, Vietnam.A Cross the international date line. day three, Vietnam Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the Park Hyatt. day four Excursion: A City at War. Visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South > Try local food and rowse for souvenirs at local markets along the Mekong River. > Meet and speak with Camodian students to learn aout their lives and the local education system. YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes you want a more in-depth experience to take you further afield. That s why we have designed an extension to allow you to craft your individual travel experience. Check out our extension in Hanoi, featuring a one-night cruise at Ha Long Bay. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE extension availale at an additional cost siem reap Our travel experts have selected these luxury properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celerate the local culture and enhance the amience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Tan Chau days one & two > Explore Phnom Penh y cyclo, the uiquitous icycle rickshaw. day eight iscover the cultures of Vietnam and Camodia on this exciting Mekong River cruise. Visit rural towns and the ustling cities of and Phnom Penh. Bask in warm welcomes from friendly people and enjoy opportunities to learn aout their countries. saigon Explore the Mekong River in style aoard the, a deluxe river cruiser inspired y the French Colonial architecture of the region. The all-suite ship provides all the convenience and comfort of a luxury hotel without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River culture. Your English-speaking crew and staff are devoted to creating an exceptional and memorale journey with attentive, gracious and personalized service. Le Marché, the ship s restaurant, will take you on a gastronomic journey of local and international cuisine with fresh fruits, vegetales and hers that fill the local markets, and a variety of complimentary everages are availale onoard. Relax in the lounge and watch sunsets from the oservation deck. Pamper yourself at the spa or check out a ook aout the region from the lirary. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Each suite features automatic climate controls, a marle athroom with a shower, satellite television, a miniar, complimentary ottled water and a fruit asket upon arrival. sofitel angkor phokeethra golf and spa resort Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. Walk to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a 19thcentury church, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall to admire the French Colonial architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, which contains artifacts from the 1945 August Revolution through the end of the Vietnam War. Excursion: Chinese. Visit the Cholon district, center of the city s Chinese community. See Cha Tam Church, setting for one of the most dramatic scenes of the Vietnam War, and Thien Hau Temple, a shrine to the goddess of the seas. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day five Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze was the Viet Cong s underground operations center during the Vietnam War. Visit the tunnels at Ben Dinh, where you may go underground. Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. Shop like a local at Ben Thanh Market. An important part of daily life in, the market hall was uilt y the French in Everything from flowers and fruit to silk cloth to lacquerware is for sale. day six d My Tho Educational Focus: Contemporary Vietnam. Travel to the port of My Tho, and emark the. Join a Welcome Aoard Reception and Dinner. day seven Cai Be Sa Dec Excursion: Cai Be. Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise through Cai Be. Stop at the historic An Kiet House and a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice and traditional candies. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Excursion: Sa Dec. Take a sampan through the canals at Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec, see the home of Hyun Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Excursion: Life in the Mekong Delta. Board a sampan and sail to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai religion is a unique amalgam religion founded in an effort to stop the fighting etween the country s various faiths. Enjoy a short ride through the village on a xe loi, a icycle rickshaw, to a family-owned, mat-weaving workshop. Visit a floating fish farm. Cross the order into Camodia. day nine Educational Focus: Geography and Life Along the Mekong. Excursion: Phnom Penh. Take a cyclo ride, one of the most popular modes of transportation in Camodia, through the capital city. Walk through the elegantly gilded Royal Palace. Visit the Silver Pagoda, where more than, 5,000 silver tiles line the floor. Continue to the National Museum to see ancient Angkor artifacts. Watch a performance of traditional folk dances. Independent Exploration: The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight, giving you the opportunity to take a motorike taxi ride through the city to see its landmarks and temples illuminated against the night sky. day ten Excursion:. Venture to Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple. Receive a traditional Buddhist water lessing from one of the monks and enjoy a sweeping view of the Mekong. Attend the ship s Farewell Reception and Dinner. invites you into their home to show you how to make authentic rice noodles, a local specialty. Excursion: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the grandest of the temples that sit within the 155square-mile park. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple eventually ecame filled with Buddhist elements as the new religion spread through the empire. day thirteen day fifteen Mekong Delta Phnom Penh, Camodia Phnom Penh Educational Focus and Excursion: Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. Visit the solemn Cheoung Ek Killing Fields memorial and museum, dedicated to the thousands of victims killed during the rutal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. Continue to Tuol Sleng, a former school converted into the Khmer Rouge s infamous prison, S-21. Your expert guide provides in-depth ackground and personal insight aout the atrocities committed during this turulent time. Educational Focus: Camodia Today. day eleven Angkor Ban Excursion: Angkor Ban. Get a glimpse of life in the rural village of Angkor Ban. Enjoy a home visit with a family to learn aout daily life in this small village. Visit a monastery and tour a school, meeting students and the principal. day twelve d Kampong Cham Disemark in Kampong Cham, and transfer to and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Excursion:. Take a tuk tuk tour of. Visit an arts and crafts center for demonstrations y local artisans. Excursion: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Thommanon. The great city of Angkor Thom once was home to 1 million people. It was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, which ended in the mid-15th century. The Bayon is the temple in the center of the city. Its 54 towers feature carvings of more than 200 smiling faces. Next, visit Ta Prohm. After centuries of human neglect, the jungle has claimed the temples, courtyards and paths of this once-great day fourteen Excursion: Local Life. A Camodian family Buddhist monastery. Continue to Thommanon, a recently restored temple with exquisite Apsara carvings. Gather tonight for a Farewell Dinner. day sixteen After reakfast, transfera to the airport for the return to your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces may e uneven or unpaved. A Transfers and flights provided for AHI air transportation participants. B L D denotes included reakfasts, lunches and dinners. ELECTIVE PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY In ancient times, according to legend, dragons swooped down upon Ha Long Bay (giving the ay its name, Bay of Descending Dragons) to protect the local people from invaders. The gems the dragons spat into the water created the dramatic limestone formations we admire today. Take a one-night cruise of the ay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aoard a modern, elegant Vietnamese junk. You have the opportunity to swim in the ay, kayak, join a tai chi class and more. Also enjoy two nights deluxe accommodation as you get to know the city of Hanoi. This extension includes: two nights at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; a one-night cruise aoard the Paradise Luxury; a guided Hanoi tour; a traditional water puppet show; three reakfasts, two lunches and two dinners; transfer to the ship; transfer from the ship to the airport; flight from Hanoi to ; transfer to the hotel; services of an AHI Travel Director and an AHI Hospitality Desk; aggage handling on all transfers; guide and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges. Price: USD $1,295 per person, doule occupancy; USD $1,695 single occupancy

5 Below: Angkor Thom Lower inset: Ho Chi Minh City Hall, accommodations Right: Notre Dame Cathedral, park hyatt saigon Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Duras to write her famous novel, L Amant. Stroll through the town s market. Educational Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries. Inspiring Moments > Cherish a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the est elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story egins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people. The incomparale value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortaly in your surroundings. This high-calier professional makes you feel safe and important y creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary. With these specialists at your side, ecome intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorale chapter to the rich story of your life. Aove: Angkor Wat Cover photo: Mekong River > Immerse yourself in the culture of Mekong River communities during a seven-night deluxe cruise. > Admire the exquisite costumes and graceful movements of dancers performing the Apsara, Camodia s famous folk dance. D Ta Prohm In Transit Depart gateway city for, Vietnam.A Cross the international date line. day three, Vietnam Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the Park Hyatt. day four Excursion: A City at War. Visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South > Try local food and rowse for souvenirs at local markets along the Mekong River. > Meet and speak with Camodian students to learn aout their lives and the local education system. YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes you want a more in-depth experience to take you further afield. That s why we have designed an extension to allow you to craft your individual travel experience. Check out our extension in Hanoi, featuring a one-night cruise at Ha Long Bay. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE extension availale at an additional cost siem reap Our travel experts have selected these luxury properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celerate the local culture and enhance the amience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Tan Chau days one & two > Explore Phnom Penh y cyclo, the uiquitous icycle rickshaw. day eight iscover the cultures of Vietnam and Camodia on this exciting Mekong River cruise. Visit rural towns and the ustling cities of and Phnom Penh. Bask in warm welcomes from friendly people and enjoy opportunities to learn aout their countries. saigon Explore the Mekong River in style aoard the, a deluxe river cruiser inspired y the French Colonial architecture of the region. The all-suite ship provides all the convenience and comfort of a luxury hotel without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River culture. Your English-speaking crew and staff are devoted to creating an exceptional and memorale journey with attentive, gracious and personalized service. Le Marché, the ship s restaurant, will take you on a gastronomic journey of local and international cuisine with fresh fruits, vegetales and hers that fill the local markets, and a variety of complimentary everages are availale onoard. Relax in the lounge and watch sunsets from the oservation deck. Pamper yourself at the spa or check out a ook aout the region from the lirary. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Each suite features automatic climate controls, a marle athroom with a shower, satellite television, a miniar, complimentary ottled water and a fruit asket upon arrival. sofitel angkor phokeethra golf and spa resort Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. Walk to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a 19thcentury church, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall to admire the French Colonial architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, which contains artifacts from the 1945 August Revolution through the end of the Vietnam War. Excursion: Chinese. Visit the Cholon district, center of the city s Chinese community. See Cha Tam Church, setting for one of the most dramatic scenes of the Vietnam War, and Thien Hau Temple, a shrine to the goddess of the seas. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day five Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze was the Viet Cong s underground operations center during the Vietnam War. Visit the tunnels at Ben Dinh, where you may go underground. Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. Shop like a local at Ben Thanh Market. An important part of daily life in, the market hall was uilt y the French in Everything from flowers and fruit to silk cloth to lacquerware is for sale. day six d My Tho Educational Focus: Contemporary Vietnam. Travel to the port of My Tho, and emark the. Join a Welcome Aoard Reception and Dinner. day seven Cai Be Sa Dec Excursion: Cai Be. Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise through Cai Be. Stop at the historic An Kiet House and a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice and traditional candies. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Excursion: Sa Dec. Take a sampan through the canals at Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec, see the home of Hyun Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Excursion: Life in the Mekong Delta. Board a sampan and sail to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai religion is a unique amalgam religion founded in an effort to stop the fighting etween the country s various faiths. Enjoy a short ride through the village on a xe loi, a icycle rickshaw, to a family-owned, mat-weaving workshop. Visit a floating fish farm. Cross the order into Camodia. day nine Educational Focus: Geography and Life Along the Mekong. Excursion: Phnom Penh. Take a cyclo ride, one of the most popular modes of transportation in Camodia, through the capital city. Walk through the elegantly gilded Royal Palace. Visit the Silver Pagoda, where more than, 5,000 silver tiles line the floor. Continue to the National Museum to see ancient Angkor artifacts. Watch a performance of traditional folk dances. Independent Exploration: The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight, giving you the opportunity to take a motorike taxi ride through the city to see its landmarks and temples illuminated against the night sky. day ten Excursion:. Venture to Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple. Receive a traditional Buddhist water lessing from one of the monks and enjoy a sweeping view of the Mekong. Attend the ship s Farewell Reception and Dinner. invites you into their home to show you how to make authentic rice noodles, a local specialty. Excursion: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the grandest of the temples that sit within the 155square-mile park. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple eventually ecame filled with Buddhist elements as the new religion spread through the empire. day thirteen day fifteen Mekong Delta Phnom Penh, Camodia Phnom Penh Educational Focus and Excursion: Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. Visit the solemn Cheoung Ek Killing Fields memorial and museum, dedicated to the thousands of victims killed during the rutal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. Continue to Tuol Sleng, a former school converted into the Khmer Rouge s infamous prison, S-21. Your expert guide provides in-depth ackground and personal insight aout the atrocities committed during this turulent time. Educational Focus: Camodia Today. day eleven Angkor Ban Excursion: Angkor Ban. Get a glimpse of life in the rural village of Angkor Ban. Enjoy a home visit with a family to learn aout daily life in this small village. Visit a monastery and tour a school, meeting students and the principal. day twelve d Kampong Cham Disemark in Kampong Cham, and transfer to and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Excursion:. Take a tuk tuk tour of. Visit an arts and crafts center for demonstrations y local artisans. Excursion: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Thommanon. The great city of Angkor Thom once was home to 1 million people. It was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, which ended in the mid-15th century. The Bayon is the temple in the center of the city. Its 54 towers feature carvings of more than 200 smiling faces. Next, visit Ta Prohm. After centuries of human neglect, the jungle has claimed the temples, courtyards and paths of this once-great day fourteen Excursion: Local Life. A Camodian family Buddhist monastery. Continue to Thommanon, a recently restored temple with exquisite Apsara carvings. Gather tonight for a Farewell Dinner. day sixteen After reakfast, transfera to the airport for the return to your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces may e uneven or unpaved. A Transfers and flights provided for AHI air transportation participants. B L D denotes included reakfasts, lunches and dinners. ELECTIVE PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY In ancient times, according to legend, dragons swooped down upon Ha Long Bay (giving the ay its name, Bay of Descending Dragons) to protect the local people from invaders. The gems the dragons spat into the water created the dramatic limestone formations we admire today. Take a one-night cruise of the ay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aoard a modern, elegant Vietnamese junk. You have the opportunity to swim in the ay, kayak, join a tai chi class and more. Also enjoy two nights deluxe accommodation as you get to know the city of Hanoi. This extension includes: two nights at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; a one-night cruise aoard the Paradise Luxury; a guided Hanoi tour; a traditional water puppet show; three reakfasts, two lunches and two dinners; transfer to the ship; transfer from the ship to the airport; flight from Hanoi to ; transfer to the hotel; services of an AHI Travel Director and an AHI Hospitality Desk; aggage handling on all transfers; guide and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges. Price: USD $1,295 per person, doule occupancy; USD $1,695 single occupancy

6 Below: Angkor Thom Lower inset: Ho Chi Minh City Hall, accommodations Right: Notre Dame Cathedral, park hyatt saigon Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Duras to write her famous novel, L Amant. Stroll through the town s market. Educational Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries. Inspiring Moments > Cherish a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the est elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story egins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people. The incomparale value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortaly in your surroundings. This high-calier professional makes you feel safe and important y creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary. With these specialists at your side, ecome intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorale chapter to the rich story of your life. Aove: Angkor Wat Cover photo: Mekong River > Immerse yourself in the culture of Mekong River communities during a seven-night deluxe cruise. > Admire the exquisite costumes and graceful movements of dancers performing the Apsara, Camodia s famous folk dance. D Ta Prohm In Transit Depart gateway city for, Vietnam.A Cross the international date line. day three, Vietnam Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the Park Hyatt. day four Excursion: A City at War. Visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South > Try local food and rowse for souvenirs at local markets along the Mekong River. > Meet and speak with Camodian students to learn aout their lives and the local education system. YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes you want a more in-depth experience to take you further afield. That s why we have designed an extension to allow you to craft your individual travel experience. Check out our extension in Hanoi, featuring a one-night cruise at Ha Long Bay. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE extension availale at an additional cost siem reap Our travel experts have selected these luxury properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celerate the local culture and enhance the amience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Tan Chau days one & two > Explore Phnom Penh y cyclo, the uiquitous icycle rickshaw. day eight iscover the cultures of Vietnam and Camodia on this exciting Mekong River cruise. Visit rural towns and the ustling cities of and Phnom Penh. Bask in warm welcomes from friendly people and enjoy opportunities to learn aout their countries. saigon Explore the Mekong River in style aoard the, a deluxe river cruiser inspired y the French Colonial architecture of the region. The all-suite ship provides all the convenience and comfort of a luxury hotel without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River culture. Your English-speaking crew and staff are devoted to creating an exceptional and memorale journey with attentive, gracious and personalized service. Le Marché, the ship s restaurant, will take you on a gastronomic journey of local and international cuisine with fresh fruits, vegetales and hers that fill the local markets, and a variety of complimentary everages are availale onoard. Relax in the lounge and watch sunsets from the oservation deck. Pamper yourself at the spa or check out a ook aout the region from the lirary. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Each suite features automatic climate controls, a marle athroom with a shower, satellite television, a miniar, complimentary ottled water and a fruit asket upon arrival. sofitel angkor phokeethra golf and spa resort Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. Walk to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a 19thcentury church, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall to admire the French Colonial architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, which contains artifacts from the 1945 August Revolution through the end of the Vietnam War. Excursion: Chinese. Visit the Cholon district, center of the city s Chinese community. See Cha Tam Church, setting for one of the most dramatic scenes of the Vietnam War, and Thien Hau Temple, a shrine to the goddess of the seas. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day five Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze was the Viet Cong s underground operations center during the Vietnam War. Visit the tunnels at Ben Dinh, where you may go underground. Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. Shop like a local at Ben Thanh Market. An important part of daily life in, the market hall was uilt y the French in Everything from flowers and fruit to silk cloth to lacquerware is for sale. day six d My Tho Educational Focus: Contemporary Vietnam. Travel to the port of My Tho, and emark the. Join a Welcome Aoard Reception and Dinner. day seven Cai Be Sa Dec Excursion: Cai Be. Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise through Cai Be. Stop at the historic An Kiet House and a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice and traditional candies. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Excursion: Sa Dec. Take a sampan through the canals at Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec, see the home of Hyun Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Excursion: Life in the Mekong Delta. Board a sampan and sail to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai religion is a unique amalgam religion founded in an effort to stop the fighting etween the country s various faiths. Enjoy a short ride through the village on a xe loi, a icycle rickshaw, to a family-owned, mat-weaving workshop. Visit a floating fish farm. Cross the order into Camodia. day nine Educational Focus: Geography and Life Along the Mekong. Excursion: Phnom Penh. Take a cyclo ride, one of the most popular modes of transportation in Camodia, through the capital city. Walk through the elegantly gilded Royal Palace. Visit the Silver Pagoda, where more than, 5,000 silver tiles line the floor. Continue to the National Museum to see ancient Angkor artifacts. Watch a performance of traditional folk dances. Independent Exploration: The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight, giving you the opportunity to take a motorike taxi ride through the city to see its landmarks and temples illuminated against the night sky. day ten Excursion:. Venture to Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple. Receive a traditional Buddhist water lessing from one of the monks and enjoy a sweeping view of the Mekong. Attend the ship s Farewell Reception and Dinner. invites you into their home to show you how to make authentic rice noodles, a local specialty. Excursion: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the grandest of the temples that sit within the 155square-mile park. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple eventually ecame filled with Buddhist elements as the new religion spread through the empire. day thirteen day fifteen Mekong Delta Phnom Penh, Camodia Phnom Penh Educational Focus and Excursion: Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. Visit the solemn Cheoung Ek Killing Fields memorial and museum, dedicated to the thousands of victims killed during the rutal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. Continue to Tuol Sleng, a former school converted into the Khmer Rouge s infamous prison, S-21. Your expert guide provides in-depth ackground and personal insight aout the atrocities committed during this turulent time. Educational Focus: Camodia Today. day eleven Angkor Ban Excursion: Angkor Ban. Get a glimpse of life in the rural village of Angkor Ban. Enjoy a home visit with a family to learn aout daily life in this small village. Visit a monastery and tour a school, meeting students and the principal. day twelve d Kampong Cham Disemark in Kampong Cham, and transfer to and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Excursion:. Take a tuk tuk tour of. Visit an arts and crafts center for demonstrations y local artisans. Excursion: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Thommanon. The great city of Angkor Thom once was home to 1 million people. It was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, which ended in the mid-15th century. The Bayon is the temple in the center of the city. Its 54 towers feature carvings of more than 200 smiling faces. Next, visit Ta Prohm. After centuries of human neglect, the jungle has claimed the temples, courtyards and paths of this once-great day fourteen Excursion: Local Life. A Camodian family Buddhist monastery. Continue to Thommanon, a recently restored temple with exquisite Apsara carvings. Gather tonight for a Farewell Dinner. day sixteen After reakfast, transfera to the airport for the return to your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces may e uneven or unpaved. A Transfers and flights provided for AHI air transportation participants. B L D denotes included reakfasts, lunches and dinners. ELECTIVE PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY In ancient times, according to legend, dragons swooped down upon Ha Long Bay (giving the ay its name, Bay of Descending Dragons) to protect the local people from invaders. The gems the dragons spat into the water created the dramatic limestone formations we admire today. Take a one-night cruise of the ay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aoard a modern, elegant Vietnamese junk. You have the opportunity to swim in the ay, kayak, join a tai chi class and more. Also enjoy two nights deluxe accommodation as you get to know the city of Hanoi. This extension includes: two nights at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; a one-night cruise aoard the Paradise Luxury; a guided Hanoi tour; a traditional water puppet show; three reakfasts, two lunches and two dinners; transfer to the ship; transfer from the ship to the airport; flight from Hanoi to ; transfer to the hotel; services of an AHI Travel Director and an AHI Hospitality Desk; aggage handling on all transfers; guide and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges. Price: USD $1,295 per person, doule occupancy; USD $1,695 single occupancy

7 Below: Angkor Thom Lower inset: Ho Chi Minh City Hall, accommodations Right: Notre Dame Cathedral, park hyatt saigon Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Duras to write her famous novel, L Amant. Stroll through the town s market. Educational Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries. Inspiring Moments > Cherish a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the est elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story egins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people. The incomparale value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortaly in your surroundings. This high-calier professional makes you feel safe and important y creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary. With these specialists at your side, ecome intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorale chapter to the rich story of your life. Aove: Angkor Wat Cover photo: Mekong River > Immerse yourself in the culture of Mekong River communities during a seven-night deluxe cruise. > Admire the exquisite costumes and graceful movements of dancers performing the Apsara, Camodia s famous folk dance. D Ta Prohm In Transit Depart gateway city for, Vietnam.A Cross the international date line. day three, Vietnam Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the Park Hyatt. day four Excursion: A City at War. Visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South > Try local food and rowse for souvenirs at local markets along the Mekong River. > Meet and speak with Camodian students to learn aout their lives and the local education system. YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes you want a more in-depth experience to take you further afield. That s why we have designed an extension to allow you to craft your individual travel experience. Check out our extension in Hanoi, featuring a one-night cruise at Ha Long Bay. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE extension availale at an additional cost siem reap Our travel experts have selected these luxury properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celerate the local culture and enhance the amience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantly prepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Tan Chau days one & two > Explore Phnom Penh y cyclo, the uiquitous icycle rickshaw. day eight iscover the cultures of Vietnam and Camodia on this exciting Mekong River cruise. Visit rural towns and the ustling cities of and Phnom Penh. Bask in warm welcomes from friendly people and enjoy opportunities to learn aout their countries. saigon Explore the Mekong River in style aoard the, a deluxe river cruiser inspired y the French Colonial architecture of the region. The all-suite ship provides all the convenience and comfort of a luxury hotel without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River culture. Your English-speaking crew and staff are devoted to creating an exceptional and memorale journey with attentive, gracious and personalized service. Le Marché, the ship s restaurant, will take you on a gastronomic journey of local and international cuisine with fresh fruits, vegetales and hers that fill the local markets, and a variety of complimentary everages are availale onoard. Relax in the lounge and watch sunsets from the oservation deck. Pamper yourself at the spa or check out a ook aout the region from the lirary. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Each suite features automatic climate controls, a marle athroom with a shower, satellite television, a miniar, complimentary ottled water and a fruit asket upon arrival. sofitel angkor phokeethra golf and spa resort Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. Walk to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a 19thcentury church, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall to admire the French Colonial architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, which contains artifacts from the 1945 August Revolution through the end of the Vietnam War. Excursion: Chinese. Visit the Cholon district, center of the city s Chinese community. See Cha Tam Church, setting for one of the most dramatic scenes of the Vietnam War, and Thien Hau Temple, a shrine to the goddess of the seas. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day five Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze was the Viet Cong s underground operations center during the Vietnam War. Visit the tunnels at Ben Dinh, where you may go underground. Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. Shop like a local at Ben Thanh Market. An important part of daily life in, the market hall was uilt y the French in Everything from flowers and fruit to silk cloth to lacquerware is for sale. day six d My Tho Educational Focus: Contemporary Vietnam. Travel to the port of My Tho, and emark the. Join a Welcome Aoard Reception and Dinner. day seven Cai Be Sa Dec Excursion: Cai Be. Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise through Cai Be. Stop at the historic An Kiet House and a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice and traditional candies. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Excursion: Sa Dec. Take a sampan through the canals at Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec, see the home of Hyun Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Excursion: Life in the Mekong Delta. Board a sampan and sail to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai religion is a unique amalgam religion founded in an effort to stop the fighting etween the country s various faiths. Enjoy a short ride through the village on a xe loi, a icycle rickshaw, to a family-owned, mat-weaving workshop. Visit a floating fish farm. Cross the order into Camodia. day nine Educational Focus: Geography and Life Along the Mekong. Excursion: Phnom Penh. Take a cyclo ride, one of the most popular modes of transportation in Camodia, through the capital city. Walk through the elegantly gilded Royal Palace. Visit the Silver Pagoda, where more than, 5,000 silver tiles line the floor. Continue to the National Museum to see ancient Angkor artifacts. Watch a performance of traditional folk dances. Independent Exploration: The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight, giving you the opportunity to take a motorike taxi ride through the city to see its landmarks and temples illuminated against the night sky. day ten Excursion:. Venture to Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple. Receive a traditional Buddhist water lessing from one of the monks and enjoy a sweeping view of the Mekong. Attend the ship s Farewell Reception and Dinner. invites you into their home to show you how to make authentic rice noodles, a local specialty. Excursion: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the grandest of the temples that sit within the 155square-mile park. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple eventually ecame filled with Buddhist elements as the new religion spread through the empire. day thirteen day fifteen Mekong Delta Phnom Penh, Camodia Phnom Penh Educational Focus and Excursion: Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. Visit the solemn Cheoung Ek Killing Fields memorial and museum, dedicated to the thousands of victims killed during the rutal Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. Continue to Tuol Sleng, a former school converted into the Khmer Rouge s infamous prison, S-21. Your expert guide provides in-depth ackground and personal insight aout the atrocities committed during this turulent time. Educational Focus: Camodia Today. day eleven Angkor Ban Excursion: Angkor Ban. Get a glimpse of life in the rural village of Angkor Ban. Enjoy a home visit with a family to learn aout daily life in this small village. Visit a monastery and tour a school, meeting students and the principal. day twelve d Kampong Cham Disemark in Kampong Cham, and transfer to and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Excursion:. Take a tuk tuk tour of. Visit an arts and crafts center for demonstrations y local artisans. Excursion: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Thommanon. The great city of Angkor Thom once was home to 1 million people. It was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, which ended in the mid-15th century. The Bayon is the temple in the center of the city. Its 54 towers feature carvings of more than 200 smiling faces. Next, visit Ta Prohm. After centuries of human neglect, the jungle has claimed the temples, courtyards and paths of this once-great day fourteen Excursion: Local Life. A Camodian family Buddhist monastery. Continue to Thommanon, a recently restored temple with exquisite Apsara carvings. Gather tonight for a Farewell Dinner. day sixteen After reakfast, transfera to the airport for the return to your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces may e uneven or unpaved. A Transfers and flights provided for AHI air transportation participants. B L D denotes included reakfasts, lunches and dinners. ELECTIVE PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN HANOI & HA LONG BAY In ancient times, according to legend, dragons swooped down upon Ha Long Bay (giving the ay its name, Bay of Descending Dragons) to protect the local people from invaders. The gems the dragons spat into the water created the dramatic limestone formations we admire today. Take a one-night cruise of the ay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aoard a modern, elegant Vietnamese junk. You have the opportunity to swim in the ay, kayak, join a tai chi class and more. Also enjoy two nights deluxe accommodation as you get to know the city of Hanoi. This extension includes: two nights at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; a one-night cruise aoard the Paradise Luxury; a guided Hanoi tour; a traditional water puppet show; three reakfasts, two lunches and two dinners; transfer to the ship; transfer from the ship to the airport; flight from Hanoi to ; transfer to the hotel; services of an AHI Travel Director and an AHI Hospitality Desk; aggage handling on all transfers; guide and driver gratuities; and all taxes and service charges. Price: USD $1,295 per person, doule occupancy; USD $1,695 single occupancy