Vietnam & Angkor Wat. Witness the dramatic history of a storied region reinventing itself.

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1 2016 Vietnam & Angkor Wat + BA N G KO K E X T EN S I O N 15 D AY S 17 D AY S W I T H E X T E N S I O N Witness the dramatic history of a storied region reinventing itself. Commemorate the war in Vietnam, peruse its markets and soak up the country s contemporary culture. Then, cruise amidst the staggering seascapes of Ha Long Bay before heading to Cambodia to wander among Angkor s astonishing and enduring temples and terraces.

2 2016 Overview VIETNAM & ANGKOR WAT Your tour includes 12 nights in handpicked hotels; 1 night aboard a Ha Long Paradise cruise ship Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 8 three-course dinners with beer or wine Multilingual Tour Director Private deluxe motor coach Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees Your tour highlights Vietnam s optimistic atmosphere The warm, spicy goodness in a bowl of pho The enduring legacy of the Indochina Wars The colorful market at Hôi An The unique scenery of Ha Long Bay Magical, mystical Angkor Wat Where you ll go Overnight flight 1 night Day 1: Overnight flight to Vietnam Board your flight to Hô Chi Minh City. Hô Chi Minh City 3 nights Day 2: Arrival in Hô Chi Minh City Welcome to Vietnam! Transfer to your hotel to settle in. Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Hô Chi Minh City, welcome dinner Take in the sights of the largest city in Vietnam on a guided tour. Witness Vietnam s progression from French colony to unified, independent nation as you view Reunification Palace and the General Post Office See City Hall, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and the War Remnants Museum Stroll along Lê Công Kiêu, a street known for its treasure trove of antiques Get to know your group at tonight s welcome dinner. Day 4: Free day in Hô Chi Minh City Enjoy a full free day in Hô Chi Minh City or add an excursion. + Mekong Delta Cruise Hôi An 2 nights VIETNAM Hanoi Ha Long Bay Huê THAILAND Da Nàng Hôi An Bangkok Siem Reap Tonlé Sap Lake CAMBODIA Hô Chi Minh City Day 5: Flight to Hôi An, dinner Enjoy a free morning in Hô Chi Minh City or add an excursion. + Cù Chi Tunnels This afternoon, board a flight to Dà Nang and transfer to your hotel in Hôi An. Day 6: Thu Bôn River cruise & sightseeing tour of Hôi An, lunch Explore Hôi An on a guided tour, shop its local markets and sample its cuisine. Cruise the Thu Bôn River, a highlight of central Vietnam, with a local guide Select ingredients from a local market and try your hand at making authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a cooking class and lunch Discover Hôi An s landmarks, including the Japanese covered bridge and Old Town OVERNIGHT STAYS 3 nights Hô Chi Minh City 2 nights Hôi An 1 night Huê 2 nights Hanoi 1 night Ha Long Bay Cruise 3 nights Siem Reap 1 night Bangkok Huê 1 night Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Huê Travel through the Hài Vân Pass to Huê for a guided tour of this former capital. Cruise down the Perfume River, so named due to the amount of heavenly scented flowers that fall into the river each autumn Explore the Thiên Mu Pagoda, Vietnam s tallest religious building Visit the walled fortress and palace known as the Imperial City 30 MA XIMUM GROUP S I ZE FOR TH I S TOUR With our Right Size Advantage, your group will never get in the way of your experience. ABOUT YOUR HOTELS Our 3- and 4-diamond accommodations are handpicked to ensure quality and comfort. Hanoi 2 nights Day 8: Flight to Hanoi, dinner Enjoy a free morning in Huê or add an excursion. + Tu Dúc & Khài Dinh Tombs This afternoon, board a flight to Hanoi and transfer to your hotel in time for dinner with the group.

3 2016 Itinerary VIETNAM & ANGKOR WAT Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Hanoi A guided tour introduces you to the local highlights. Pass Ba Dinh Square, where Hô Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam View the soaring Hô Chi Minh Museum and nearby mausoleum See the Governor s Residence Examine the lotus-like One Pillar Pagoda Wander through the Temple of Literature, a walled complex dedicated to Confucius Admire Hoàn Kiém Lake, a focal point for Hanoi public life Enjoy a free evening in Hanoi or add an excursion. + Vietnamese Home-Hosted Dinner Ha Long Bay 1 night Day 10: Ha Long Bay cruise, lunch, dinner Transfer to Ha Long Bay and embark on a luxurious overnight cruise. You ll pass by 3,000 limestone towers, cliffs and arches, as well as local fishing villages. Post-tour extension Bangkok 2 nights Day 15: Free day in Bangkok Enjoy a full free day in Bangkok or add an excursion. + Bangkok Market Visit & Cooking Class Day 16: Sightseeing tour of Bangkok Today, your Tour Director leads a sightseeing tour of Bangkok. Explore the sprawling Grand Palace complex, built in 1782 for the king of Siam See the city s vast array of Buddha statues at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), and the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) Tour the city s canals, called klongs, on a speedboat and converted rice barge Day 17: Departure Transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight home. Siem Reap 3 nights Day 11: Flight to Cambodia, dinner Disembark your cruise ship this morning and transfer to Hanoi for your flight to Siem Reap. Extension is available on select departure dates. Space is limited. Minimum of 10 travelers is required. Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom, lunch, dinner Today, you ll experience some of Southeast Asia s most iconic sites. Begin the day by watching the sun rise over the sprawling Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world Step inside Angkor Thom, the ruined capital of the Khmer Empire View the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King Day 13: Ta Prohm, Preah Khan & Tonlé Sap Lake cruise, dinner Continue your exploration of Siem Reap with your Tour Director as your guide. Visit Ta Prohm, a temple largely reclaimed by the jungle, now well-known as the setting of the Tomb Raider movie Wander among the ruins of the Preah Khan temple Take an afternoon cruise past the floating villages of Tonlé Sap lake Tonight, you ll see a performance of traditional Apsara dance during dinner Bangkok 1 night Day 14: Flight to Bangkok, farewell dinner Board your flight to Bangkok this morning and enjoy a free afternoon in the city. Later, celebrate your adventures with the group at a farewell dinner. Day 15: Departure Transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight home or continue your tour in Bangkok.

4 2016 Customize your experience VTC15_0815 VIETNAM & ANGKOR WAT Create a more personal journey by adding optional excursions that speak to your interests. Excursions offered on the same day will occur at different times, so there s no need to choose you re free to do as much or as little as you d like. Save $10* when you book your excursion up to 20 days before your tour departs. Please note: Excursions that require advance reservation will only have this discounted price listed. Day 4: Mekong Delta Cruise $45/$55* (8 hours, departs in the morning) Journey south to the Mekong Delta town of Cái Bè to board a motorized sampan for a winding introduction to life on the river. Cái Bè is known for its large floating market, where locally grown produce hangs from bamboo poles over the market s boats. From here, your sampan will traverse the upper tributaries of the river. You ll pass by numerous fruit plantations and stop for an included lunch, with a sample of tropical fruit, in the shade of a local farmer s home. Then, rejoin your craft for a leisurely cruise back to Cái Bè. You ll return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Please note: Travel time by road to the Mekong Delta is approximately 3 hours each way. Day 5: Cù Chi Tunnels $25/$35* (5 hours, departs in the morning) At Cù Chi, you ll visit the vast underground network of tunnels built as a defense against the French and expanded during the Vietnam War. From here, the North Vietnamese waged guerrilla warfare against the South. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. The more adventurous may explore the deeper-level tunnels. Those preferring to remain above ground will have ample opportunity to view excavated areas. Some tunnels are easily accessed by stairs. Your guide will advise you of the length and level of difficulty of each tunnel before entering. Please note: Good walking shoes and sun protection are recommended, as are clothes that can get slightly dirty. or chicken, sautéed vegetables and papaya salad. Finish the meal with tea and peanut candy before saying your goodbyes. Extension optional excursion Day 15: Bangkok Market Visit & Cooking Class $105/$115* (5.5 hours, departs in the morning) Pay a visit to a bustling market where your guide will introduce you to a wide variety of fresh produce. Then, step off Bangkok s busy streets and head over to Baipai, a charming home-style culinary school where you ll try your hand at preparing traditional Thai recipes. In a relaxed and cozy environment, seasoned local chefs will show you the tricks of the trade as you craft authentic cuisine. Then, enjoy your freshly prepared lunch. Day 8: Tu Dúc & Khài Dinh Tombs $29/$39* (3.5 hours, departs in the morning) The hills surrounding Huê are dotted with the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty emperors. You ll visit the two most impressive tombs, designed in contrasting styles. First, you ll behold the tomb of Emperor Tu Dúc, resplendent in traditional architecture, paved walkways, resting pavilions overlooking tranquil lotus ponds and a small forest for hunting. The tomb of Emperor Khài Dinh, who is remembered as the Puppet Emperor because of his affiliation with the French, exemplifies colonial flair. A glass mosaic frieze dominates this tomb s interior. Day 9: Vietnamese Home-Hosted Dinner $35/$45* (3.5 hours, evening with dinner) Get a taste of authentic local flavors with a homehosted dinner at Ms. Nga s house in Hanoi. Listen to her stories of everyday life and enjoy the opportunity to tour her home. Then, dine on regional specialties like Vietnamese vegetable soup, spring rolls, fried fish *Optional excursions may be purchased up to 20 days prior to departure or while on tour. Some select optional excursions require advance booking. Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within 20 days prior to departure or while on tour. Go Ahead accepts payment by cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour. Please note: If you have received an optional excursion as a promotional offer and it was canceled during your tour, you will not be eligible for a refund, as promotional offers are not redeemable for cash.

5 SAMPLE HOTELS FOR Vietnam & Angkor Wat Hô Chi Minh City 3 nights Duxton Hotel Saigon 4-star centrally located Located right in the heart of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the Duxton Hotel Saigon is a luxury 4* boutique hotel offering a refined and relaxing environment for business and leisure travelers alike. Hôi An 2 nights Boutique Hoi An Resort 4-star Boutique Hoi An Resort is ideally located on Hoi An beach, Vietnam. Our resort is only 5 minutes from Hoi An center, 35 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the town of Da Nang. Huê 1 night Hotel Saigon Morin 3-star centrally located Lovingly restored to its old century glory, Hotel Saigon Morin is ready to live up to it's reputation as the choice for celebrities, intrepid adventures and businessmen. The Hotel offers everything a discerning traveler would expect form a world class hotel without sacrificing the old world charm that made the Morin Hotel legendary. Hanoi 2 nights Movenpick Hotel Hanoi 4-star centrally located Conveniently located in the heart of Hanoi s business district, a 40-minute drive from Noi Bai International Airport and only 5 minutes from the city centre, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi is specially tailored to meet the needs of discerning corporate travelers.

6 Ha Long Bay 1 night Bhaya Cruise 4-star Halong Bay is a legendary world just waiting to be explored. Bhaya Cruises combine oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together these are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing experience. In 1917, Emperor Khai Dinh plied the waters of the Bay in a wonderful, wooden, junk ship. Almost a century later you too can embark on a voyage through time in a vessel recreated from the original designs and with impeccable service fit for an Emperor. Reside in one of 20 luxurious cabins or suites, wine and dine in style and enjoy a relaxing or exhilarating array of onboard activities. OR Paradise Cruise 3-star Halong Paradise Cruise is proud of being the perfect product of luxury and setting new standards with an internationally leaded team. Spacious and smart designed cabins, panoramic views from balconies on selected cabins and exceptional personalized service from a friendly staff. Each of Paradise Cruises 17 cabins delivers the ultimate in luxury and comfort, with an attention to detail and hints of local color. Dining on board of Paradise Cruises combines sophisticated intercontinental tastes along with the best of local flavors. Siem Reap 3 nights Prince d Angkor Hotel & Spa 4-star centrally located Prince D'Angkor Hotel & Spa is a sanctuary for tourist and corporate guests who expect excellent hospitality and friendly service. So whether you are on business or pleasure, the Prince D'Angkor Hotel & Spa is a luxurious haven, elegantly furnished to provide you with a comfortable stay and enjoys the facilities and traditional Cambodian hospitality of Prince D'Angkor Hotel & Spa. Bangkok 1 night Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok 4-star centrally located

7 The top-rated Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok is both luxurious and friendly, small enough to offer a residential ambience and personal service, yet large enough with its 386 spacious rooms and suites offer all that is expected and more of a truly grand hotel, including a great location. Your hotel is located on a quiet residential street directly off Sukhumvit Road, one of the great business, shopping and leisure thoroughfares of Bangkok, and offers the best of both worlds: the active bustle of the city yet a calm oasis for peaceful slumber.