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VIETNAM

SAIGON & HANOI

800-323-7373 alberta.ahitravel.com

March 9-20, 2016

Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$4,045 $250 $3,795*

*Special Price valid if booked by 9/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until September 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pric-ing and information. Single accommodations are an additional $1,095 (limited availability).

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Whet your appetite for adventure on this10-night journey to Vietnam. ExploreSaigon and its environs in the southbefore heading north to Hanoi. Discoverthis beautiful land’s long history and fascinating culture. Spend time in the city and the country, which allows you toobserve both modern urban life and tradition-filled rural culture. Delve intothe local lifestyle by traveling by xe loi, amodern rickshaw, and taking a turnthrough the bustling markets. Vietnamalso is a culinary powerhouse, with flavorsthat have influenced many Western chefsover the past decade. Try the authenticcuisine for yourself, and even join a cooking lesson. This special program guarantees memories of a lifetime!

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Five nights in Saigon (Ho ChiMinh City), Vietnam, at the deluxeCaravelle Saigon.

• Four nights in Hanoi at the deluxeSofitel Legend MetropoleHanoi.

• One night in Ha Long Bay aboardthe deluxe Paradise Luxury.

Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers

and the flight in the Land Programitinerary and baggage handling onthese transfers are included.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 10 breakfasts, seven lunches

and six dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your

travel experience.• Explore Saigon (officially Ho Chi Minh City, but still calledSaigon by most locals) in the south and Hanoi in the north.

• Discover rural life in the Mekong Delta and at a farm in Cu Chi Provincewith hands-on experiences.

• Visit local artisans and craftsmen to learn about the traditional itemsthey make.

• Enjoy a cooking lesson with a professional chef.• Take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.• Explore lively Ben Thanh Night Market with a guide.• See an acrobatic cultural show at the Saigon Opera House.

SAIGON & HANOIVIETNAM

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City),Vietnam.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ SAIGONUpon arrival, transferA to the CaravelleSaigon.Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ SAIGONEducational Focus: ContemporaryVietnam.Excursion: Saigon. See the JadeEmperor Pagoda, a spectacular Chinesetemple; Notre Dame Cathedral, built by19th-century French colonists; and theneoclassical Central Post Office.Local Flavor: Savor the flavors ofauthentic Vietnamese cuisine at lunch.DAY 4 ~ BEN TRE PROVINCEExcursion: The Mekong Delta.Explore Ben Tre Province in theMekong Delta. Take a sampan cruise.Learn about daily life during visits to abrickworks and a coconut-processingworkshop, where you can try freshcoconut and observe how differentproducts are made.Local Flavor: Ride a motorized rick-shaw to lunch at a riverside restaurant.Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant inSaigon for a delicious dinner.DAY 5 ~ SAIGONEducational Focus: A HistoricalPerspective.Excursion: A City at War andChinese Saigon. Visit theReunification Palace and the WarRemnants Museum. See Cha TamChurch and Thein Hau Temple.Local Flavor: Enjoy local specialtiesat lunch.Excursion: ÀÕ Show. See an acro-batic show at the Saigon Opera House.Excursion: Ben Thanh Market. TheBen Thanh night market is as much asocial affair as it is an open-air depart-ment store. Vendors sell everythingfrom sunglasses to shoes, as well asdelicious street food.DAY 6 ~ CU CHI PROVINCEEducational Focus and Excursion:Meet the People and a Day in theCountry. Visit the Ho Chi MinhAgricultural Village’s farm, where a chef

leads a tour of the gardens, explaininghow herbs, spices and vegetables areused for food and medicine. Visit a rice paper factory. You also have theopportunity to visit the nearby Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong duringthe Vietnam War.Local Flavor: Join the chef in makinglunch with freshly picked ingredients.DAY 7 ~ HANOIFly to Hanoi.Excursion: 36 Streets District. InHanoi’s old quarter, each street isnamed after the vendors who set upshop there. You’ll see Sugar Street, TinStreet, Paper Street and more.Check in to the Sofitel LegendMetropole Hotel.Local Flavor: Enjoy an introduction tonorthern Vietnamese cuisine at dinner.DAY 8 ~ HANOIExcursion: Hanoi. Visit Ho ChiMinh’s mausoleum and the 11th-centuryConfucian Temple of Literature, whichlater became the country’s first univer-sity. Continue to lively Hang Da Market.Excursion: Water Puppetry. See a performance of an ancient art form.Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at arestaurant in the city.DAY 9 ~ HANOIEducational Focus and Excursion:54 Ethnic Groups, One Country.Learn about Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groupsat the Museum of Ethnology.Excursion: Vietnamese Art. Visitthe National Museum of Fine Arts.DAY 10 ~ HA LONG BAYExcursion: Ha Long Bay. BoardParadise Luxury for a one-night cruiseof scenic Ha Long Bay.DAY 11 ~ HANOIDisembark the ship. Transfer to theSofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception,Graduation Ceremony and a FarewellDinner.DAY 12 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is prelimi-nary. Itineraries, included features and sched-ules are subject to change. Many excursions inthis program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

CARAVELLE SAIGONThe deluxe Caravelle Saigon welcomedits first guests on Christmas Eve 1959,and quickly became a city landmark.During the Vietnam War, the hotel washome to many of the war correspondentscovering the war. The hotel has a fitnesscenter, pool and spa. There are threerestaurants and three bars.

SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI

The award-winning Sofitel LegendMetropole Hotel has been welcomingguests since 1901. The hotel was afavorite of visitors to Hanoi during thecolonial years, and it continued to be thehotel of choice for visiting dignitaries andcelebrities after Vietnam received itsindependence in the 1950s. The hotelhas a fitness center, pool and spa. Thereare three restaurants and three bars.

PARADISE LUXURYHa Long Bay

Cruise beautiful Ha Long Bay aboardParadise Luxury, a modern, elegant junkbuilt in the traditional style. This three-deck wooden ship boasts golden sails,beautiful woodwork and sophisticatedAsian décor. This deluxe ship has anexcellent restaurant and bar. Admire theexquisite scenery from a comfortabledeck chair. The ship also has a spa. Allcabins have views of the sea.

Previous page (top to bottom):Sailing Ha Long Bay on the Paradise Luxury

Saigon Opera House

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Woman in Cu Chi

ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an AnyReason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel happy!NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities;laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in thisbrochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any personas a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or men-tal condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to therequirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services andaccommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitationthose who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fitand able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on AdvancePurchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may belevied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which casepenalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceledafter ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, allyear Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATERTHAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservationsindependently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of pro-gram cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown.Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject tochange by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweightpieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport ofbaggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff,or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. 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