October 7-22, 2012An Exclusive Small Group Tour for theAlumnae Association of Smith College

presents

Journey through Vietnam

16 days from $3,695 — air & land inclusive

This tour is provided byOdysseys Unlimited,

five-time honoreeTravel & Leisure’s World’s

Best Tour Operators award.

16 days from $3,695 — air & land inclusive

JOURNEY THROUGHVIETNAM

Tour membership limited to 24 alumnae and friends of Smith College

Days 1: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 2: Arrive Hanoi We arrive in theVietnamese capital this evening, then transfer toour hotel.

Day 3: Hanoi This morning we take a walkingtour of Ba Dinh Square, a popular complex ofcultural and historic sites, including the marbleand granite mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, thePresidential Palace, and thousand-year-old OnePillar Pagoda. Following lunch on our own weembark on an orientation tour of this French-accented city. We pass Hoan Kiem Lake; visitthe marvelous Temple of Literature (c. 1070);and tour infamous Hoa Lo Prison, also known asthe “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.Later we walk the narrow streets of the diverseAncient Quarter. Tonight we gather at a localrestaurant for a welcome dinner. B,D

Day 4: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay Early this morn-ing we depart on a full-day excursion to Ha LongBay, a breathtaking waterway sprinkled with 3,000islands and islets, and surrounded by a fairytalelandscape of limestone cliffs, secret grottoes, andhidden caves. Our tour includes a boat ride andseafood lunch. B,L

Day 5: Hanoi/Da Nang We fly this morning toDa Nang, Vietnam’s third-largest city situated onthe south central coast. Upon arrival, we tour theacclaimed Cham Museum, which celebrates theCham people’s Hindu legacy with a fine collectionof sculpture and artifacts dating from the 7th to15th centuries. We reach our beachfront hotel mid-afternoon; the remainder of the day is at leisure inthis splendid setting. B,D

In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and pro-foundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler.In our flexible and congenial group we encounter rewards aplenty on

this comprehensive journey, featuring all the highlights plus the beautiful,remote Mekong Delta, where we spend two days.

DestinationAirMotorcoachExtension (air)Entry/Departure

CAMBODIA

VIETNAM

Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon)

Siem Reap(Angkor Wat)

Da NangHue

Hanoi

South China SeaSouth China Sea

Can Tho(Mekong Delta)

Avg. High (°F) Oct NovHanoi 84 78Da Nang 83 80Ho Chi Minh City 88 87

Unique small group itinerary ... Hanoi sightseeing ...Traditional Water Puppet performance ... Excursion toHa Long Bay ... Charming Hoi An ... Imperial capital ofHue ... Acclaimed Cham Museum ... Visit to farmingsettlement ... Imperial capital of Hue ... ExtensiveMekong Delta touring ... Floating markets at Cai Beand Cai Rang ... Saigon touring: Reunification Palace,History Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Hanoi

2-4 HanoiInterContinental

DeluxeHanoi Westlake

5-7 Da Nang Furama Resort Sup. First Class

8-9 Hue Saigon Morin Sup. First Class

10-11 Can Tho(Mekong Delta) Victoria Hotel Sup. First Class

12-14Ho Chi Minh InterContinental

DeluxeCity (Saigon) Asiana Saigon

15 Ho Chi Minh City/Depart for U.S.

16 Arrive U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travelindustry standard reference.

Your Small Group Tour Highlights

Cover Photo: Cruise beautiful Ha Long Bay on Day 4.

Day 6: Da Nang/Hoi An This morning wevisit nearby Hoi An, where a succession of Dutch,Chinese, Portuguese, and Japanese traders helpedto build an architecturally diverse and colorful vil-lage where many ancient traditions still holdsway. A UNESCO World Heritage site, HoiAn’s Old Town is a charming car-free pedestrianzone. This afternoon is at leisure to eitherremain in Hoi An on your own or return to ourbeachside resort for a relaxing interlude. B

Day 7: Da Nang A morning walking tour of afarming settlement reveals the daily life of a localcommunity up close. Here rice paddies occupyevery spare patch of ground, water buffaloesplow the fields, and villagers ride to market withproduce piled high on their bicycles. Enjoy acooking lesson and lunch in Hoi An. B,L

Day 8: Da Nang/Hue We depart this morningby coach for the ancient imperial city of Hue,whose palaces, temples, and tombs evoke its pastgrandeur as home to emperors and mandarins.We enjoy a traditional cyclo ride as we explorethe Imperial City, housing the Forbidden PurpleCity complex where emperors lived with theirfamilies and now a UNESCO World Heritagesite. We also visit the Central Market wherelocals shop. Tonight we enjoy a special Hue buffetand a performance of traditional music. B,D

Day 9: Hue This morning we cruise alongHue’s Perfume River to peaceful Thien MuPagoda, a Buddhist monastery that ranks amongthe city’s oldest and most important monuments.After admiring the seven-story octagonal tower,visit the palatial Tomb of Ming Mang (c. 1804),modeled after the Ming Tombs of China. Thisafternoon we see the tombs of Tu Doc, a gem of

royal architecture; and Khai Dinh, an elaboratemix of ancient and modern, European and Asian.B,L

Day 10: Hue/Mekong Delta/Can Tho Todayis a travel day that begins with an early morningflight to Saigon. Upon arrival we transfer to amotorcoach for the three-hour drive south to theMekong River town of Cai Be. From there wetravel by coach to the busy river port and provin-cial capital of Can Tho. B,D

Day 11: Can Tho/Mekong Delta We riseearly for today’s journey by boat to the bustlingfloating market at Cai Rang on the Mekong’slower reaches. After lunch together at a localrestaurant, return to our hotel for an afternoonand evening at leisure. B,L

Your Tour Price Includes• Air transportation Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap• 2 nights’ accommodations in Siem Reap atSofitel Angkor (Deluxe); rooms reserved for latecheck-out on third day (late evening flight)

• 4 meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners• Three days sightseeing of Angkor complex(UNESCO World Heritage Site), including allentrance fees

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative• Private motorcoach transportation• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport andhotel porters, and all drivers

CAMBODIA: ANGKOR WAT3 days/2 nights for $795

Single Supplement: $195

A special opportunity to discover the amazingtemples and statuary from the Angkorian Empire.

Post-Tour Extension: Oct. 21-24, 2012

We visit the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay on Day 4.

Day 12: Mekong Delta/Saigon An hour-longcoach ride this morning brings us to the upperreaches of the storied Mekong. Here we boardmotorized sampans for an up-close look at riverlife as we explore the maze of tributaries andinlets that lead to tiny settlements and villagespopulated by fishermen and farmers. After lunchat a local restaurant we continue on by coach toSaigon (also called Ho Chi Minh City). Wereach our hotel late afternoon; dinner is on ourown in this vibrant city. B,L

Day 13: Saigon A morning tour includes theformer Presidential Palace, which served as theSouth Vietnamese government’s wartime head-quarters. Now called Reunification Palace, it's amuseum preserved almost exactly as it was on theday the Communist tanks rolled into Saigon in1975. We also tour the History Museum with itsexcellent display on the indigenous peoples ofVietnam, and attend a traditional Water Puppetperformance. B,D

Day 14: Saigon This morning we visit the CuChi Tunnels, the infamous underground networkfrom which North Vietnamese forces operated inwartime. This afternoon is free for independentexploration; tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner. B,D

Day 15: Depart for U.S. Following a day atleisure for independent exploration, late thisevening we depart for the airport and ourovernight flight to the U.S. Our rooms arereserved for our late check-out. B

Day 16: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. andconnect with our flights home.

Los Angeles, San Francisco $3,695

Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle $3,895

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas,Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, $4,095New York

Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati,Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, $4,195Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa,Washington, DC

Land Only (transfers not included) $3,095

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are perperson based on double occupancy. Singletravelers please add $1,595. All tour pricesabove are guaranteed.

Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacificflights from LA, San Francisco, NY: $4,595; fromWashington, DC, Atlanta: $5,295 per person.Business Class upgrade is subject to availability andthe pricing is subject to change.

Airline taxes and departure fees of $556 per per-son ($598 with Angkor Wat extension) are subjectto change and will be listed separately on yourinvoice.

For reservations and information,please call Smith Travel at800-225-2029

Tour Departs: October 7, 2012

Traditional small boats on the Mekong

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities;all flights within itinerary

• 13 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe andSuperior First Class hotels

• 24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including allentrance fees

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughoutyour trip

• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

“A GOOD TRAVELERLEAVES NO TRACKS.”

-LAO TZU

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paidto Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due 95 days prior to departure and is payable by check or credit card.

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF SMITH COLLEGE RESERVATION FORM: JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAMEnclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Journey through Vietnam departingOctober 7, 2012. I/we understand the final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made byAmerican Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make deposit check payable to OdysseysUnlimited and send to: Smith Travel, Alumnae House, 33 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01063. For more information,please call Smith Travel at (800) 225-2029 or contact us via e-mail at alumtrav@smith.edu or fax us at (413)585-2015.

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Dear Alumnae and Friends,

The Alumnae Association of Smith College invites you to join us as we journey to Vietnam on a tourthat captivates with its enduring traditions, breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality. Our smallgroup of no more than 24 Smith alumnae and friends will enjoy many personal encounters and behind-the-scenes looks at life in this inviting land.

We begin in the French-accented capital Hanoi, including a full-day excursion to magical Ha Long Baywith its 3,000 islands and islets. Next fly south to Da Nang and tour the acclaimed Cham Museum, cele-brating the Cham people’s Hindu legacy. In the colorful village Hoi An, cars are prohibited and ancienttraditions still hold sway. Walk in a rural farming community where rice paddies checker the land, waterbuffalo plow the fields, and villagers bicycle to market. Then travel to the ancient imperial capital ofHue, once home to emperors and mandarins. Cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda.During two days spent exploring the vital Mekong River Delta, the river life experience will leave anindelible impression. Conclude your journey in spirited Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City. Anoptional 3-day/2-night extension to the ancient temples and statuary of Angkor Wat, Cambodia is alsoavailable.

Space is limited, so we urge you to call today to reserve your place on our exclusive journey. Join us onthis wonderful tour!

Warm regards,

Elizabeth BigwoodDirector, Smith Travel

Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Journey Through Vietnam, October 7-22, 2012,and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms & Conditions.

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