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VIETNAM &

ANGKOR WAT

PRESENTED BY ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

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DEAR ADVENTURER

Were delighted to return to Vietnam and Angkor Wat where exquisite cultural treasures

await, and where we are welcomed with an open friendliness rivaled by few other countries.From the forest-enshrouded Angkor temples, a legacy of Cambodias great Khmer Empire,to the bustling cities and timeless villages of Vietnam, our journey showcases the wondersof Indochina.

We begin in Siem Reap, our base as we explore breathtaking temple complexes, includingthe chance to watch the sun rise over the soaring towers of Angkor Wat, one of six WorldHeritage Sites on our itinerary. In Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) we board the superb110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, the perfect vessel for our thousand-mile voyage, and sail

northward. Geographically, the landscape is one of profound and contrasting beauty, withlush jungle-cloaked mountains, dazzling beaches, dramatic limestone formations that risestraight from coastal seabeds, and terraced rice fields made fertile by the immense Red Riverand Mekong Deltas.

With its early settlement dating back more than 4,000 years, Vietnam reflects the influencesof a succession of empires and would-be conquerors in its architecture, religion, and traditions.

Youll be captivated by the design intricacies of temples, shrines, and monumentsthe ancientCham Ponagar Temple in Nha Trang, the ruins at My Son, the historic center of Hoi An, and

the Imperial City of Hue. And, in the dreamscape archipelago of Halong Bay, witness naturesdramatic limestone architecture that legend calls the handiwork of celestial dragons.

e cities of both Cambodia and Vietnam reveal thriving urban centers; Ho Chi Minh Cityradiates a freewheeling entrepreneurial spirit, its French-colonial buildings the last vestigesof the era of Western control. Hanoi and Phnom Penh present a more sedate elegance withtheir lovely shaded boulevards, presidential palaces, museums, ornate colonial buildings,temples, and pagodas. Colorful street scenesmarkets, noodle vendors, silk lantern standsalong with the perpetual motion of thousands of motorcycles and cyclos, catch the eye from

every direction. As one of our recent travelers put it, is amazing place is one great photoopportunity after another.

We also encounter Vietnamese daily life along the Mekong Delta and the Perfume River,as we walk the narrow streets of tiny villages, surrounded by a patchwork of rice paddies.

Among the many highlights of our voyage is a performance at Hanois famed Water Puppeteater, a bicycle ride through the countryside, and a private performance by Vietnamese hilltribe-people which UNESCO has designated an intangible treasure.

As always, our distinguished team of leaders and lecturers share their knowledge and insight,providing an intimate and in-depth experience. For exquisite natural beauty, ancient culturaldiversity, and the warmest of welcomes by a resilient and forward-looking people, we hopeyoull join us as we explore the magical lands of Indochina.

Warm regards,

Jon NicholsonPresident

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Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 timesthe share rate (suites not applicable).

Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odysseyas outlined in the itinerary;all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, includinglectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees;all gratuities.

Not Included: All air transportation to/from and within this itinerary; excess baggage charges; airportarrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees;travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you

approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of April2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,880 for Los Angeles / Siem Reap /Phnom Penh / Saigon Hanoi / Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itinerariesare subject to change.

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Aboard the Clipper Odyssey| 17 Days

Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28, 2010

Depart USA

Monday, March 29

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tuesday, March 30

Siem Reap / Angkor Temples

Wednesday, March 31

Siem Reap / Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei

Thursday, April 1

Siem Reap / Phnom Penh /

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam /

Embark Clipper Odyssey

Friday, April 2

Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta

Saturday, April 3

Ho Chi Minh City

Sunday, April 4

Nha Trang / Van Phong Bay

Monday, April 5

Qui Nhon

Tuesday, April 6

Da Nang / My Son / Hoi An

Wednesday, April 7

Hue

Thursday, April 8

Vinh Moc

Friday, April 9

Halong Bay

Saturday, April 10

Haiphong / Disembark Clipper Odyssey/

Hanoi

Sunday, April 11

Hanoi

Monday, April 12

Hanoi / Homeward

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Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28, 2010

Depart USADepart USA or your independent eveningight to Asia. Day lost crossing theInternational Date Line.

Monday, March 29

Siem Reap, CambodiaArrive in Siem Reap in the aternoon.

ranser to the Raes Grand Hotel dAngkoror dinner and overnight.

Tuesday, March 30

Siem Reap / Angkor TemplesKhmer emperors built enormous templecomplexes during the 9th to 15th centuries;these buildings reveal extraordinary sculptedbas-relies in Hindu motis, portraying the

lives o deities, Khmer royalty, warriors, andtownspeople. Ater breakast we visit a Prohmemple built in 1186 at the height o Angkorscultural owering by Jayavarman VII to honorhis amily. Atmospheric and mystical, manyo the temple monuments are enveloped bythe sinuous roots o soaring silk cottonwoodtrees, let as they were when French archaeolo-gists discovered them in the mid-1800s. We

continue to Preah Khan emple, surroundedby a moat and guarded by statues o warriordeities. In the aternoon we explore wondrousAngkor Tom, the 12th-century capital built

by Jayavarman VI encompassing the Bayon

temple with its enormous mysterious aces,creating an otherworldly scene. Dinner andovernight at our hotel.

Wednesday, March 31

Siem Reap / Angkor Wat &

Banteay SreiWe depart early to view the sunrise at theWorld Heritage Site o Angkor Wat, one othe worlds greatest architectural achieve-ments. Ater breakast in a tranquil outdoorsetting, we spend the morning exploring itssoaring towers, courtyards, and elaboratetiered galleries. Ater lunch at our hotel wevisit Banteay Srei, the Citadel o Women, atemple dedicated to Shiva dating rom the10th century. Perhaps the most beautiul

temple in Siem Reap, it is remarkableor its total restoration and its ne pink-sandstone carvings relating episodes romthe Ramayana. Dinner and overnight atour hotel.

Thursday, April 1

Siem Reap / Phnom Penh /

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam /

EmbarkClipper OdysseyWe transer to the airport or a morning ightto the bustling city o Phnom Penh where wetour the stunning Presidential Palace complex

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with its golden roos. We also visit the Silver

Pagodamore than 5,000 silver tiles coverits oorhousing an extraordinary collec-tion o Khmer artiacts, including dozens oBuddhas. Following lunch we depart or theuol Sleng Museum, the inamous S21 KhmerRouge security prison. We then transer tothe airport or our aternoon ight to Ho ChiMinh City (Saigon), and enjoy a brie sight-seeing tour en route to the Clipper Odyssey.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Friday, April 2

Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong DeltaTe drive out o Ho Chi Minh City towardsthe Mekong Delta takes us through mileso rice elds and along a highway alwaysbusy with bicycles, motorcycles, and peopleheading to or rom market. We travel to theMy To area, amous or its coconut palmsand orchards o mangoes, longans, bananas,and citrus ruits. Here we board local sampansto sail along the Mekong River, observingdaily river lie and the many dierent types oboats that use the river as a highway.

Until the 16th century the Mekong Deltawas an area o marsh and orest. Gradually

the marshland was reclaimed and a canalnetwork built, acilitating the transport olocally grown rice, soybeans, peanuts, and shthroughout the area. We explore a traditional

Mekong island, surrounded by the timeless

beauty o the river scenery, and enjoy a sampanride along narrow, palm-lined canals. Ater alunch o local specialties we return to Ho ChiMinh City and overnight on our ship.

Saturday, April 3

Ho Chi Minh CityWe continue our exploration o Ho Chi MinhCity this morning, driving past Buddhist,

Chinese, and aoist temples on the way tovisit the Presidential Palacethe site wherethe North Vietnamese tank crashed throughits gates, signaling the end o the VietnamWar. We also visit the colorul and energeticmarkets in the Cholon Chinatown districtbeore returning to the ship or lunch and theaternoon on board. We sail down the mean-dering Saigon River on a 45-mile journey

through the ascinating trafc o sampans,cargo junks, and oating ruit markets.

Sunday, April 4

Nha Trang / Van Phong BayAter sailing north we arrive in Nha rangwith its lovely coastal setting, colorulhillside houses, and brightly painted boats. Wetravel to nearby islands or snorkeling along

the striking coral rees, or explore the well-preserved Cham Ponagar emple complexwith its impressive towers built betweenthe 7th and 12th centuries. Te shores o

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Van Phong Bay are lined with massive sand

dunes and the picturesque shing village oPort Dayot oers excellent photographic andbirding opportunities.

Monday, April 5

Qui NhonTe seldom-visited provincial capital o BinhDinh province hosts a large and colorul

coastal shing eet. We explore the area,visiting the spectacular twin Cham owers,dating rom the 11th century, as well as ourother historic towers perched serenely on ahilltop adjacent to a Buddhist monastery.At the Quang rung Museum memberso Vietnamese hill tribes perorm superbmartial arts demonstrations with music anddancenamed an intangible treasure by

UNESCO.

Tuesday, April 6

Da Nang / My Son / Hoi AnTis morning choose rom two options:Explore Da Nangs excellent Cham Museum,a repository o magnicent sandstone carv-ings reecting the Hindu styles o Champa,a powerul 4th 15th-century empire o

central Vietnam, or alternatively, visit MySon, the site o extensive outdoor Chamruins and a World Heritage Site. Once astronghold o the Viet Cong, todays placid

My Son oers a walk across bamboo bridges

to the jungle-surrounded brick ruins.

We savor lunch in the small town o Hoi An,ollowed by a walking tour o this architec-tural gem. Historic 18th and 19th centuryhomes, a Japanese bridge, a Chinese temple,silk shops, and small museums illustratingHoi Ans cultural riches grace the windinglanes o this World Heritage Site.

Wednesday, April 7

Hueoday we enjoy a ull-day excursion to thecity o Hue, another World Heritage Site onour itinerary. Highlights include a visit to thepicturesque Dong Ba Market, and the vastmoat-rimmed citadel, the Imperial City othe Nguyen Emperors, built between 1802 and

1945. Ater lunch we cruise up the PerumeRiver aboard local dragon boats and visitthe stupendous royal mausoleums o u Ducand Khai Dinh reecting Chinese-inspiredarchitectural styles.

Thursday, April 8

Vinh MocZodiacs take us ashore to visit the once-

notorious demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the17th parallel, an arbitrary strip o land thatdemarcated North and South Vietnam rom1954 to 1975. We view a bridge over the Ben

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Hai River and a labyrinth o extraordinary

tunnels at nearby Vinh Moc which servedboth as a reuge or the villagers while thearea was bombarded and as a Viet Congsupply route.

Friday, April 9

Halong BayA World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is adreamscape archipelago o thousands o

limestone islets and rocky outcroppings. Ourship anchors amid the dramatic ormationsthat rise straight rom the seabed. We boardbeautiul wooden vessels to explore thesecraggy monoliths where gnarled trees clingprecariously to narrow clets; by Zodiac wemay choose to go ashore to swim in secludedcoves o adjacent Vinh Lan Ha Bay.

Saturday, April 10Haiphong / Disembark

Clipper Odyssey / HanoiAter breakast on board, we disembark theClipper Odysseyand drive rom Haiphongto Hanoi. At the downtown Water PuppetTeater we witness a unique, and utterlycharming, Vietnamese perorming art.In the aternoon we visit the ay Phuong

Pagoda whose carvings illustrate Buddhiststories, with the option o urther exploringHanois countryside by bicycle. Or, continueby motorcoach to the 11th-century Tay

Pagoda, amous or its vast display o nely

carved wooden statues o ormer monks.Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Sunday, April 11

HanoiAter breakast we visit Ho Chi Minhsmausoleum, Vietnams most highly reveredmonument; the Presidential Palace; thecharming One Pillar Pagoda; and the history

museum beore returning to the hotel orlunch. In the aternoon the Museum oEthnology oers a comprehensive introduc-tion to the 54 minority groups populatingVietnam. We stroll the narrow streets oHanois old quarter which teem with smallshops, noodle vendors, and patisseries. Tisevening aming torches line the entranceto the ancient Co Loa Citadel, and colored

lanterns illuminate the courtyard duringour arewell dinner at this quintessentiallyVietnamese locale. We are entertained bymusic and dance perormances rom aroundVietnam. Overnight at our hotel.

Monday, April 12

Hanoi / HomewardAter breakast, transer to the airport or

your independent ight to Hong Kong andconnecting ights homeward.

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THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY

For most activities, a relatively moderate level o exertion is required. You will need to climbunaided into and out o Zodiacs or excursions ashore, where sta and crew members will beon hand to assist. Ashore, you must be able to walk moderate distances over sometimes roughterrain. emperatures will range rom the mid 70sF into the high 80sF with some humidityand precipitation to be expected. We will mail a complete list o recommended clothing toyou approximately ve months prior to departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkableopportunities this expedition oers i they travel with a spirit o adventure.

Te Clipper Odysseyis a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited or expedition cruising. Shecarries a eet o Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. Allcabins have an ocean view, sae, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-roommusic system, and sitting area with soa. Passengers can track the progress o their voyageon the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be congured or twinor queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. TeClipper Odysseymaintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international special-ties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odysseyinclude a dining room, lounge, small library and

gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet ca and wireless access, and git shop. An elevatorservices all passenger cabin decks. Te Clipper Odysseyhas an inrmary staed by a registeredphysician and a sophisticated telecommunications system permitting Internet access and tele-phone and ax communication with any location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

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TERMS &CONDITIONS1. Reservations: 25% o the expedition are, along with a

completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place

or you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a Zegrahm

Expeditions (ZE), program. Te balance o the expeditionare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air are is also due at

this time. A ll prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be

paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted or deposit only.

2. Cancellation and Reund Policy: Notication o

cancellation must be received in writing by ZE. At the time

we receive your written cancellation, the ollowing penalties

will apply:

120daysormorepriortodeparture:

$500 per person

60through119dayspriortodeparture:

50% o expedition are

1through59dayspriortodeparture:

100% o expedition are

Some air are may be nonreundable. Once an expedition

has departed, there will be no reunds rom ZE or any

unused portions o the trip. Te above policy also applies to

all extensions and independent travel arrangements made in

conjunction with this program.

3. rip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We

strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation

and interruption insurance as protection against an emer-

gency that may orce you to cancel or leave an expedition

while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be

sent to you upon receipt o your reservation.

4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are

based on double occupancy. I you are traveling alone and

wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned

to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, wewill always pair participants o the same sex. All shared

accommodat ions are nonsmoking. I it is not possible to

pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single

supplement or the land portion o the program.

5. Medical Inormation: Participation in a ZE program

requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential

that persons with any medical problems and related dietary

restrictions make them known to us well beore departure.

We can counsel you on whether the expedition you have

selected is appropriate or you.

Te tour leader has the right to disqualiy any participant

at any time during the tour i he or she eels the participant

is physically incapable and/or i a participants continued

participation will jeopardize either the individual involved

or the group. Tere will be no reund given under these

circumstances.

6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limita-

tions or both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by

the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type o

aircrat, will apply or ights to/rom/within this program.Specications will be provided with pre-departure materials.

7. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuat ion: In order

to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip

are an allowance to cover possible increases rom uel costs

or currency uctuations. Tereore, as uel-cost increases

may occur and currencies do fuctuate around the world,

it may be necessary or us to initiate a rate surcharge at

any time beore departure i there are exceptional cost

increases beyond our control.

8. Itinerary Changes & rip Delay: Itineraries are based

on inormation available at the time o printing and

are subject to change. ZE reserves the right to change aprograms dates, sta, itineraries, or accommodations as

conditions warrant. I a trip must be delayed or the itinerary

changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation

delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness,

or other contingency or which ZE or its agents cannot make

provision, the cost o delays or changes is not included.

9. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel

an itinerary beore departure or any rea son whatsoever,

including too ew participants or logistical problems such

as strikes, wars, acts o God, or any other circumstancesthat may make operation o the trip inadvisable. All trip

payments received will be promptly reunded, and this

reund will be the limit o ZEs liability. ZE is not respon-

sible or any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing

or the trip, including nonreundable or penalty-carrying

airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport ees, or other

trip-related expenses.

10. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept

any individual as a trip member or any reason whatsoever.

11. Limitations o Liability: Tis section denes ZEs

responsibility with respect to all o our trips, including

extensions and independent arrangements. Please read

it careully.

ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that

they act only as the agent or the owners, contractors, and

suppliers providing means o transportation and/or all other

related travel services and assume no responsibility howso-

ever caused or injury, loss, or damage to person or property

in connection with any service resulting directly rom: acts

o God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising romquarantine, strikes, thets, pilerage, orce majeure, ailure

o any means o conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled,

civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or

regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel

services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in

the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable or the

comort and well-being o the passengers.

As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to change.

As described in item 9 above, in the event that an

expedition must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible or any

personal expenses incurred by trip members in preparing

or the program.

Certain ship owners require use o preprinted ticket orms

that limit the ship owners and operators liability. When

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On advancement o deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowl-edges that he/she has read and understands the above recited

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Especially chosen or this voyage, our team o expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring acomprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions,and daily recaps.

John Yersin (Expedition Leader) Johns love o travel and lie on the sea evolved duringhis 33 years as an industrial microbiologist in Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and Far East.Ater graduating rom Exeter University in England, John conducted marine, reshwater, andterrestrial surveys; the tools o his tradediving, hovercrat piloting, and powerboat drivingbecame oundations or his present work in the travel industry as a lecturer, Zodiac driver,

and expedition leader. Since 1998 he has been working on small cruise ships in the wild andpristine parts o the world, rom the Arctic to the Antarctic.

Greg Homel A birder-naturalist since early childhood, Greg now travels the world on aull-time basis in search o rare and little-known birds and wildlie, which he presents throughdigital lecture series, television, and publications. Since 1990 he has guided, educated, andinspired travelers in over 80 countries throughout the world. Greg has personally seen over 50percent o the planets roughly 9,800 bird species in the wild.

Rick Price Rickbegan his career as a marine biologist in 1978, working or the BritishAntarctic Survey. In 1988, he was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty the Queen atBuckingham Palace. Lie as a marine biologist sparked an interest in underwater photographythat evolved into a career as a reelance wildlie cameraman. Since the early 1990s, Rick haslmed or the BBC Natural History Unit and Te Discovery Channelboth on land andunderwaterand he has worked on David Attenboroughs documentary series, Lie o Birdsand Lie in the Freezer.

Kim Jane Saunders A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate o international politics andhistory and holds a masters degree in education. She has lived in Hong Kong and Indonesia, andhas traveled extensively throughout East and Southeast Asia. She is the author oContemporaryTie and Dye Textiles in Indonesia and is engaged in research on tourism and handicrat productionin Southeast Asia. Currently living in Singapore, Kim is a lecturer and consultant and also workswith the travel and tourism industry, promoting awareness and appreciation or locally producedSoutheast Asian handicrats.

Ron Wixman Proessor Ron Wixman, a specialist in world cultural geography, is well versedin both the ancient and modern societies o the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Japan, SoutheastAsia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In addition to nine research trips to China, ibet,

Mongolia, and all o the countries o Southeast Asia, he has spent quite a bit o time traveling andstudying in Asia. His lectures on the traditional way o lie and religions and how they inuencedevelopment in this region will bring the Vietnamese culture to lie. At home in Oregon, Ron isnot only a well known proessor at the University o Oregon, but he is also a regular commentatoron radio and television as an expert on religion, culture, geopolitics, and ethnicity.

Julie Christensen (Cruise Director) During Julies tenure leading travelers around the worldshe has visited all seven continents. Aboard a variety o expedition vessels such as Le Levant,Le Ponant, and the Clipper Odysseyshe has traveled to the Russian Far East and Alaska; the

numerous countries rimming the Mediterranean, Black, and Baltic Seas; Central America;Micronesia and Melanesia; the Middle East; and India. During several o our past voyages,Julie has been integral to the success o the expedition team due to her calm, decisive, andaable nature.

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VIETNAM &

ANGKOR WAT

PRESENTED BY ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

March 27 April 12, 2010


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DEAR ADVENTURER

Were delighted to return to Vietnam and Angkor Wat where exquisite cultural treasures

await, and where we are welcomed with an open friendliness rivaled by few other countries.From the forest-enshrouded Angkor temples, a legacy of Cambodias great Khmer Empire,to the bustling cities and timeless villages of Vietnam, our journey showcases the wondersof Indochina.

We begin in Siem Reap, our base as we explore breathtaking temple complexes, includingthe chance to watch the sun rise over the soaring towers of Angkor Wat, one of six WorldHeritage Sites on our itinerary. In Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) we board the superb110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, the perfect vessel for our thousand-mile voyage, and sail

northward. Geographically, the landscape is one of profound and contrasting beauty, withlush jungle-cloaked mountains, dazzling beaches, dramatic limestone formations that risestraight from coastal seabeds, and terraced rice fields made fertile by the immense Red Riverand Mekong Deltas.

With its early settlement dating back more than 4,000 years, Vietnam reflects the influencesof a succession of empires and would-be conquerors in its architecture, religion, and traditions.

Youll be captivated by the design intricacies of temples, shrines, and monumentsthe ancientCham Ponagar Temple in Nha Trang, the ruins at My Son, the historic center of Hoi An, and

the Imperial City of Hue. And, in the dreamscape archipelago of Halong Bay, witness naturesdramatic limestone architecture that legend calls the handiwork of celestial dragons.

e cities of both Cambodia and Vietnam reveal thriving urban centers; Ho Chi Minh Cityradiates a freewheeling entrepreneurial spirit, its French-colonial buildings the last vestigesof the era of Western control. Hanoi and Phnom Penh present a more sedate elegance withtheir lovely shaded boulevards, presidential palaces, museums, ornate colonial buildings,temples, and pagodas. Colorful street scenesmarkets, noodle vendors, silk lantern standsalong with the perpetual motion of thousands of motorcycles and cyclos, catch the eye from

every direction. As one of our recent travelers put it, is amazing place is one great photoopportunity after another.

We also encounter Vietnamese daily life along the Mekong Delta and the Perfume River,as we walk the narrow streets of tiny villages, surrounded by a patchwork of rice paddies.

Among the many highlights of our voyage is a performance at Hanois famed Water Puppeteater, a bicycle ride through the countryside, and a private performance by Vietnamese hilltribe-people which UNESCO has designated an intangible treasure.

As always, our distinguished team of leaders and lecturers share their knowledge and insight,providing an intimate and in-depth experience. For exquisite natural beauty, ancient culturaldiversity, and the warmest of welcomes by a resilient and forward-looking people, we hopeyoull join us as we explore the magical lands of Indochina.

Warm regards,

Jon NicholsonPresident

AndrewAhl

HALONG BAY


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Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 timesthe share rate (suites not applicable).

Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odysseyas outlined in the itinerary;all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, includinglectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees;all gratuities.

Not Included: All air transportation to/from and within this itinerary; excess baggage charges; airportarrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees;travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges.

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you

approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of April2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,880 for Los Angeles / Siem Reap /Phnom Penh / Saigon Hanoi / Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itinerariesare subject to change.

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Category 2 $9,480

Category 3 $9,980

Category 4 $10,680

Category 5 $11,480


Category 6 $12,380

Suite $14,980


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