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ietnam. In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abid-ing tradition, and profoundly hospitable people, re-wards abound for the thoughtful traveler. And in our
flexible and congenial small group we encounter rewards aplenty on this comprehensive journey featuring all the high-lights plus the beautiful, remote Mekong Delta.
TRAVEL DATES AND PRICING
MARCH 14—29, 2013
WITH OPTIONAL
POST‐TOUR EXTENSION:
CAMBODIA: ANGKOR WAT
$4,651
Land, Air, Taxes & All Fees
FROM NEW YORK/CHICAGO
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Journey Through Vietnam
The Renaissance Academy of FGCU
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JOURNEY TO VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
DAY 1, March 14: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam
This evening we arrive in the Vietnamese capital, where you’ll meet
your Tour Director and transfer to our hotel.
Accommoda ons: InterCon nental Hanoi Westlake
DAY 3, March 16: Hanoi
A er an informa ve briefing about the journey ahead, this morning
we set off on a walking tour of Ba Dinh Square, a popular complex of
cultural and historic sites, including the marble and granite mausole‐
um of Ho Chi Minh. Ironically, Ho Chi Minh wished to be cremated,
but the na on so mourned him that it chose to construct this massive
edifice of natural materials collected from across Vietnam. Inside Ho
Chi Minh rests in a glass sarcophagus, visible to onlookers. We also
see the bright‐mustard French colonial Presiden al Palace, and 1,000‐year‐old One Pillar Pagoda, built on a single
stone pillar to resemble a lotus blossom.
Following lunch on your own we embark on an orienta on tour of this
French‐accented city with broad tree‐lined boulevards and colonial architec‐
ture. We pass Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the city, where legend has it
that in the mid‐15th century Heaven gave Emperor Ly Thai To a sword to
drive the Chinese out of Vietnam. We also see the marvelous Temple of Lit‐
erature, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius – it later became Vi‐
etnam’s first university and today remains an ac ve place of worship. Our
next stop brings us to Hao Lo Prison, also known as “Hanoi Hilton.” A er this
visit, we walk through the narrow streets of the Ancient Quarter (more com‐
monly called the “36 Streets District”), where goods of all types are bought
and sold, alongside houses and temples. There are so many shops, in fact,
that each has its own separate street – Shoe Street, Sugar Street, Paper
Street – to help direct customers to their desired product. This is also one of
the city’s most popular gastronomic areas, with dozens of excellent restau‐
rants. This evening we dine here together at a local restaurant. Accommo‐
da ons: InterCon nental Hanoi Westlake; Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, March 17: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay
We depart early this morning for a full‐day excursion by coach to Ha Long
Bay (“Bay of the Descending Dragon”), Vietnam’s legendary and beau ful
waterway sprinkled with some 3,000 islands and islets, and surrounded by a
fairytale landscape of limestone cliffs, secret gro oes, and hidden caves. A
UNESCO World Heritage site, Ha Long Bay was the home of ancient cultures
da ng back 25,000 years. Our tour here includes a boat ride on the placid
waters and a lunch of local seafood special es. We return to our hotel in
Hanoi early this evening; dinner tonight is on your own. Accommoda ons:
InterCon nental Hanoi Westlake; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 2, March 15: Arrive Hanoi
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
DAY 5, March 18: Hanoi/Da Nang
We fly mid‐day to Da Nang, Vietnam’s 3rd largest city on the south central coast. We tour the acclaimed Cham Muse‐
um, which celebrates the Cham peoples’ Hindu legacy with a fine collec on of sculptures and ar facts da ng from the
7th to 15th centuries. Built in 1915, the museum is constructed, like the art inside, in Cham style, with simple lines,
smooth corners, and windows open to the sea air. A er arriving mid‐a ernoon at our beachfront hotel, the remainder
of the day and evening is at leisure. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. Accommoda ons: Furama Resort Da Nang; Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, March 19: Da Nang/Hoi An Early today we travel to the nearby town of Hoi An, where a succession of Dutch, Chinese, Portuguese, and Japanese
traders all contributed to the building of an architecturally diverse and colorful village (and now a UNESCO World Her‐
itage site) where many ancient tradi ons s ll hold sway. Because no cars are allowed here, the streets belong to pe‐
destrians (and bicyclists), making it perfect for exploring. We take a walking tour past the low, le‐roofed houses lin‐
ing narrow streets; the Japanese covered bridge, and the Chinese communal house. The rest of the day is at leisure to
either remain in Hoi An and explore on your own (the town boasts numerous art galleries, shops, and tailors), or to
return to our beachside resort for a relaxing a ernoon. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Accommoda ons: Furama Resort Da Nang; Meals: Breakfast
Today we visit a neighboring village, nestled amidst seemingly endless rice paddies. Here we gain a special insight
into the everyday life of a local farming community as we walk through the village past modest homes, gardens of
vegetables and fruit, the village temple, and husking mill. We peek into the living rooms of homes open to the street,
many with their pictures of Ho Chi Minh, shrines, and
television sets conno ng a certain level of prosperity.
Next we enjoy a cooking lesson and lunch in Hoi An.
The remainder of the a ernoon is at leisure; dinner to‐
night is on your own. Accommoda ons: Furama Resort
DAY 7, March 20: Da Nang
DAY 8, March 21: Da Nang/Hue
We depart this morning by coach for the ancient
imperial capital of Hue, whose temples and a rac ons
evoke its past grandeur as home to emperors and
mandarins. A er checking in at our hotel, we enjoy a
tradi onal cyclo ride as we tour the Imperial Citadel,
housing the Forbidden Purple City where the emperors
once lived with their families. A vast complex of palaces,
residences, temples, courtyards, and gates, the Imperial
Citadel was built in 1804; today it is protected as a
UNESCO World Heritage site. We also visit the Dong Ba
central market where locals buy their produce, fish,
meat, and sundry items such as Vietnam’s ubiquitous
conical hats, ironware, jewelry, and tea. Tonight we
enjoy a special Hue buffet outdoors at our hotel
(weather permi ng), accompanied by a performance of
tradi onal music. Accommoda ons: Saigon Morin
Hotel; Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
DAY 9, March 22: Hue
Today we cruise by sampan along Hue’s Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery that ranks
among the city’s oldest and most important monuments. A er admiring the seven‐story octagonal tower, we visit the
pala al Tomb of Minh Mang (c. 1840), with its pavilions, recep on hall, summerhouse, lakes, gardens, and courtyards
modeled a er the Ming Tombs of China. We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to two other tombs:
Tu Duc, si ng in a narrow valley in a pine forest and considered one of the most beau ful works of royal architecture
from the Nguyen dynasty; and Khai Dinh, an elaborate architectural mélange of European and Asian, ancient and mod‐
ern styles. Dinner tonight is on your own. Accommoda ons: Saigon Morin Hotel; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10, March 23: Hue/Mekong Delta (Can Tho)
Today is a travel day that begins with an early morning departure for the airport, where we board the one‐hour flight
to Saigon. Upon arrival we transfer to a motorcoach for the three‐hour drive south to the Mekong River town of Cai
Be. From there we travel by coach to the busy river port of Can Tho, the provincial capital where the various water‐
ways that comprise the Mekong Delta converge – and where we spend the next two nights at a riverside hotel.
There’s me to relax and enjoy the hotel’s ameni es before we meet for dinner here tonight.
Accommoda ons: Victoria Can Tho Hotel; Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, March 24:
Can Tho/Mekong Delta
We rise early for a tour highlight:
today’s excursion by boat to the bus‐
tling floa ng vegetable market at Cai
Rang, one of many such markets on
the Mekong’s lower reaches. Life‐
blood of southern Vietnam, the Me‐
kong region counts as one of the
country’s two “rice bowls,” as well as
a major producer of vegetables and
tropical fruit. It is along the river
that locals conduct the business of
everyday life, as we see farmers lined
up cheek to jowl displaying and sell‐
ing their goods from bamboo poles
suspended over their boats as a form
of adver sing. A er this scenic
DAY 12, March 25: Mekong Delta/Saigon
An hour‐long coach ride this morning brings us to the upper reaches of the Mekong. Here we board motorized sam‐
pans for an up‐close look at river life as we explore the maze of tributaries and inlets that lead to ny se lements and
villages populated by fishermen and farmers. We stop for lunch at a local restaurant then con nue on by coach to Sai‐
gon (the name Ho Chi Minh City is used interchangeably). We reach our hotel late this a ernoon; dinner tonight is on
your own in this vibrant city. Accommoda ons: Intercon nental Asiana Saigon; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
ou ng, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then return to our hotel late a ernoon. The remainder of the day is at lei‐
sure, and dinner tonight is on your own. Accommoda ons: Victoria Can Tho Hotel; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
DAY 13, March 26: Saigon
Once the proud capital of South Vietnam, Saigon was renamed in 1976 by the war’s Communist victors as Ho Chi Minh
City and virtually closed to the outside
world. Since the reentry of a peaceful
and united Vietnam into the community
of na ons several years ago, however,
Saigon has once again reclaimed its more
cosmopolitan outlook – and its former
name, which is used interchangeably
with Ho Chi Minh City. We get our first
real taste of Saigon on this morning’s
tour that includes such highlights as the
former Presiden al Palace (now called
Reunifica on Palace), the former war‐
me headquarters that remains pre‐
served just as it was on April 30, 1975,
when Communist tanks entered the city;
and the Historical Museum, housing a fine collec on of art and ar facts of Vietnam’s indigenous peoples. Then we
DAY 14, March 27: Saigon/Cu Chi Tunnels
On this morning’s tour we visit a place of infamy: the Cu Chi Tunnels. Built over a period of 25 years beginning in the
1940s to sabotage the French occupiers, the tunnels are marvels of engineering, stretching from Saigon to the Cambo‐
dian border. Parts of the tunnels descend several stories deep, and include living areas, storage facili es, weapons fac‐
tories, field hospitals, and kitchens. Americans will be most familiar with the tunnels because of the role they played
during the war, when these tunnels allowed the North Vietnamese to engage in combat in an area completely sur‐
rounded by Americans and South Vietnamese. Those who choose to will have a chance to descend into one of the tun‐
nels. And those who choose to remain outside will have ample opportuni es to tour the excava ons above. We re‐
turn to our hotel in me for lunch on your own then the remainder of the day is free to explore as you wish. Saigon
boasts virtually hundreds of pagodas and places of worship worthy of your me, including the Giac Lam Pagoda, the
city’s oldest; and the Jade Emperor Pagoda, considered the most colorful temple in Saigon. Or you can just take a walk
and enjoy the sights of the city streets, shop for fine silks or locally made cra s, or visit one of the city’s colorful free
markets. Tonight we gather for a farewell dinner. Accommoda ons: Intercon nental Asiana Saigon; Meals: Break‐
fast, Dinner
DAY 15, March 28: Saigon/Depart for U.S.
Our final day is at your leisure; you may wish to enjoy the hotel ameni‐
es or to further explore Saigon on your own. Op ons include the Sai‐
gon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, home to many rare orchids, ornamental
plants, and more than 100 species of mammals, rep les, and birds; Giac
Lam Pagoda, built in 1744 and thought to be the oldest pagoda in Sai‐
gon; and the Bitexco Financial Tower Skydeck, offering panoramic views
of the city below. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Late this evening,
we depart for the airport and our overnight flight to the United States.
Please note: due to earlier flight mes, the day at leisure in Saigon is not
available to guests on the Cambodia extension. Meals: Breakfast
DAY 16, March 29: Return to U.S.
We arrive in the U.S. and connect with our domes c flights home.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We will do our best to adhere to our printed i nerary. Occasionally, unexpected obstacles, and
opportuni es, may arise that will force us to deviate from the i nerary. We would ask you to be open‐minded and flex‐
ible should we vary the i nerary slightly. Vietnam Airlines and Cambodian Angkor Airlines, which we use within the
i nerary, occasionally have schedule changes that may cause us to make some altera ons to the order of the tour.
Rest assured that you will s ll see all included sights, and enjoy all included meals and features as promised. Business
Class upgrades apply ONLY to the trans‐pacific por on of your i nerary. Domes c U.S. and Vietnam flights are not in‐
cluded.
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
ANGKOR WAT 3 days / 2 nights for $887
Single Supplement: $195
Your Tour Price Includes
Air transporta on Ho Chi Minh
City to Siem Riep
2 nights’ accommoda ons
(Deluxe)
5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
3 days sightseeing of Angkor
Wat, including entrance fees
Private motorcoach
transporta on
Gratui es
Post‐Tour Extension
Your Tour Price Includes
Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights within itinerary
13 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels
24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
Private motorcoach transportation through-out your trip
Luggage handling for one bag per person
Gratuities for local guides, dining room serv-ers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
“ANGKOR WAT ” OPTIONAL POST‐TOUR EXTENSION
DAY 15: Saigon/Cambodia
We fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you meet an Odysseys Unlimited representa ve and transfer to our hotel. You
have me to freshen up before lunch on your own. We begin exploring the Angkor Wat complex of temples, a UNESCO
World Heritage site and one of the three great Buddhist sites of the Eastern world. For many years, Angkor Wat was
rumored to be a lost city, hidden from the world un l its discovery by French explorer Henri Moughot in the mid‐19th
century. In fact, however, it was very much a living city un l 1431, when the Thais forced the Khmer court to move
southeast. Studies reveal that Angkor Wat was inhabited un l recently, a conten on proven by the fact that one of its
main temples contained Buddhist statuary from every century between the 15th and the 19th. Today the site contains
magnificent temples and statuary from the Angkorian Empire, which in its heyday rivaled those of Greece and Egypt; as
well as various Hindu and Buddhist imagery. It took more than 500,000 ar sans, workers, and slaves some 37 years to
complete the five towers, each reaching more than 180 feet high.
Our explora on starts at the 12th‐century temple of Ta Prohm, a mys cal, decaying Buddhist shrine dedicated to the
encroaching jungle. Built in memory of Kong Jayavarman VII’s mother, the ruins here have not been touched – they are
exactly as they were when first discovered, with massive tree roots virtually strangling parts of the stone façades.
More than 100 temples stand here, struggling to keep the jungle at bay. As the sun sets later today, we enter Ankor
Wat Temple, the world’s largest religious building. Here we witness the intricate detail of the bas reliefs and artwork
depic ng mythological ba les and scenes of everyday life. A er watching the sun set over the walls of the temple
while listening to the sounds of the surrounding jungle, we return to the hotel and enjoy dinner together, followed by a
cultural dance show. Accommoda ons: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAYS 16: Angkor Wat
This morning we visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmers. Sites here include the Elephants
Terrace, Terrace of Leper King, and the stunning Bayon Temple, an imposing stone edifice of 54 towers each carved
with four enigma c faces and decorated with bas reliefs detailing events of the reign of Kong Jayavarman VII (1181‐
1202). We also visit the temple of Preah Khan, a complex of halls and pavilions, causeways and moats, and sculpted
garudas and serpents built by Kong Jayavarman VII in memory of his father and currently being restored by the World
Monuments Fund. A er returning to the hotel for lunch on your own, this a ernoon we pay another visit to the in‐
credible and expansive ruins at Angkor Wat, where we will see more remnants of the sophis cated Khmer culture. This
evening we gather for dinner together at a local restaurant. Accommoda ons: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
DAY 17: Siem Reap/Depart for U.S.
This morning we return to Angkor Temple for further explo‐
ra on. This a ernoon, we return to our hotel for lunch on
your own and an a ernoon at leisure. We are free to relax
and enjoy the hotel’s ameni es, including spa with massage
treatments and sauna and outdoor pool. Our rooms have
been reserved for our late check‐out. Late this evening we
transfer to the airport for our flight to the United States.
Accommoda ons: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 18: Arrive U.S.
We arrive in the U.S. and connect with our flights home.
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
Hotel Accommoda ons
InterCon nental Hanoi Westlake 1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho
00000 Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: 011‐84‐4‐6270‐8888 Fax: 011‐84‐4‐6270‐9999
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Overlooking West Lake, the InterCon nental Hanoi Westlake offers a tranquil resort atmosphere conveniently located
just 15 minutes from the city center. The 359‐room hotel, decorated with contemporary Vietnamese styles, includes
three restaurants, two bars, and a lounge; convenience store; Internet access; fitness center with sauna and spa; laun‐
dry and dry cleaning services; and outdoor pool. Air‐condi oned guest rooms have a private bath with hair dryer, in‐
room safe, tea‐ and coffee‐making facili es, mini‐bar, TV, and phone.
Furama Resort Da Nang
Truong Sa Street, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District
Da Nang, Vietnam
Phone: 011‐84‐511‐3847‐333 Fax: 011‐84‐511‐3847‐192
www.furamavietnam.com
With an ideal loca on overlooking famed China Beach, this resort hotel offers a host of ameni es including two restau‐
rants, two bars, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, ocean terrace, fitness center, library, mul ‐
terraced swimming pools, beauty salon, tennis courts, massage, sauna/steam room, and water sports. Air‐condi oned
guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in‐room safe, tea‐ and coffee‐making facili es, mini‐bar, TV, and phone.
Saigon Morin Hotel
30 Le Loi Street
Hue City, Vietnam
Phone: 011‐84‐54‐3823‐526 Fax: 011‐84‐54‐3825‐155
www.morinhotel.com.vn
Built in 1901 and renovated in 1998, this colonial style hotel in the city center blends old world charm with tradi onal
Vietnamese hospitality. Hotel ameni es include several restaurants and lounges, Internet access, laundry and dry
cleaning services, fitness center with sauna and massage, outdoor pool, beauty salon, and gi shop. Air‐condi oned
guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in‐room safe, mini‐bar, TV, and phone.
Victoria Can Tho Hotel
Cai Khe Ward
Can Tho City, Vietnam
Phone: 011‐84‐710‐3810‐111 Fax: 011‐84‐710‐3829‐259
www.victoriahotels‐asia.com
Built in 1998, this resort hotel sits on the banks of the Hau River, an estuary of the Mekong River, amid beau ful tropi‐
cal gardens. Hotel ameni es include a restaurant and bar; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; outdoor
pool; spa with sauna, massage, and aromatherapy; tennis and badminton courts; billiard table; and a library. Air‐
condi oned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in‐room safe, tea‐ and coffee‐making facili es, mini‐bar, TV,
and phone.
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM: M 14‐29, 2013
Hotel Accommoda ons
InterCon nental Asiana Saigon
Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Blvd.
7000 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Phone: 011‐84‐8‐3520‐9999 Fax: 011‐84‐8‐3520‐9955
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Centerpiece of the modern Kumho Asiana retail and commercial complex in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the
InterCon nental Asiana Saigon is close to the colonial Notre Dame Basilica and the Old Saigon Post Office, and a short
walk from such historic landmarks as Reunifica on Palace, City Hall, and the Opera House. Hotel ameni es include two
restaurants, bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fully equipped health and fitness center,
Spa Intercon nental, and outdoor pool. Air‐condi oned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in‐room safe,
tea‐ and coffee‐making facili es, mini‐bar, TV, and phone.
“ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA” OPTIONAL POST‐TOUR EXTENSION
Accommoda ons
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort
Vithei Charles de Gaulle
Khum Svay Dang Kum, Angkor
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phone: 011‐855‐63‐964600 Fax: 011‐855‐63‐964610
www.sofitel.com
Set amidst tranquil landscaped gardens on beau ful tree‐lined Charles de Gaulle Avenue, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra
Golf and Spa Resort is close to the ruins at Angkor Wat, as well as near tradi onal markets and other local a rac ons.
Combining French and Khmer architecture to provide refined, elegant accommoda on, the 238‐room hotel features
five restaurants and two bars, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center with jacuzzi and sauna,
and outdoor pool. Air‐condi oned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in‐room safe, mini‐bar, TV, and
phone.
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Tour Cost: Total tour cost, air and land, including taxes and all fees from Ft. Myers, FL airport is $4,651 per person; $4,451 from NYC or Chicago; and $4,051 from San Francisco/Los Angeles. Land/Cruise‐only cost is $2,895 per person. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $556, which are subject to change until final payment is made. A non‐refundable deposit of $750 per person is required with your signed application. Final payment in full is due on or before December 9, 2012. The single supplement is $1,595 per person. Tour costs, which are based on current exchange rates and a minimum group size of 20 participants, are subject to change.
Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.
Luggage: Only one carry‐on and one checked bag per person is accepted on tour.
Documents: U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport and visa for entry into Vietnam.
Cost of Tour Includes: Round‐trip airfare; 13 nights' accommodations in Superior First Class, First Class, and Deluxe hotels; 24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners; Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees; Services of a private Tour Director; Private motor coach transportation; Luggage handling for 1 bag per person; Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Cost of Tour DOES NOT Include: Roundtrip airfare from any departure point other than those listed herein; costs of passports, visas; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals and beverages not specified; excess baggage fees; communication charges; gratuities to your Tour Director, which are at your discretion; optional sightseeing or shore excursions; and travel protection insurance.
Cancellations: All deposits are non‐refundable. If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your written notification. Cancellations received 95 days or more from the date of departure will be subject to a $300 processing fee plus any and all additional charges dependent upon the obligations of The Renaissance Academy of FGCU to its suppliers and the airline refund policies. Cancellations received at or within 94 days of departure are subject to the following schedule of cancellation fees: 94‐65 days prior to departure ‐ 65% of the tour cost per person; 64‐30 days prior to departure ‐ 85% of the tour cost per person; 29 days or less prior to departure – 100% of the tour cost per person. If a guest makes any changes within 94 and 30 days prior to departure to either their departure city and/or the optional post‐tour extension, a $150 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties will apply. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure.
Travel Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Compare and purchase insurance at www.squaremouth.com
Medical Conditions: If you or a member of your party suffer from any physical challenge or medical condition, you must check with your doctor about the advisability of traveling abroad and make this known to us before you book. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants, but are not responsible for denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants and other independent suppliers.
Smoking: Smoking is NOT permitted in the hotels, on motor coaches, or other modes of transport used by the group.
Responsibility‐Tour Participation Contract – IMPORTANT: The Renaissance Academy of FGCU does not provide travel services or act as the agent of any provider of travel services. The liability of Florida Gulf Coast University, as a sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as a tour operator, is strictly limited. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU is not responsible or liable for any of the services provided for/by Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. or any other travel agency, or for any of the services of hotels, motor coaches, trains, vessels, aircrafts or other forms of transportation that may be used in connection with the tour. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from independent suppliers not under its control. All arrangements for transport, accommodations, and services are made upon the express condition that The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, cruise line, train, hotel, restaurant, tour operator/supplier, ground handler, etc., including their employees, agents, servants or representatives, who is to or does supply any goods or services to the tour. Without limiting the foregoing, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates are not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, quarantine, criminal activity, the defect of any vehicle or for any other cause beyond their control. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour or to substitute similar quality hotels or airlines without prior notice. If the tour is cancelled by The Renaissance Academy of FGCU for any reason, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates shall have no liability beyond the refund of all tour participant deposits received by them, net of any and all expenses due to suppliers and the airline refund policies. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, in its sole discretion, may increase the tour price in the event costs increase. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU may decline to accept or retain any tour participant as a participant on the tour at any time. Airline tickets may be sold in conjunction with the services of any airline. The passenger tickets in use by the carriers, cruise line, and other independent suppliers when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of or changes to this tour. The parties agree that Ft. Myers (Lee County) in the state of Florida shall be the venue for any disputes arising out of this tour. A signed FGCU General Release and Waiver Agreement is required from each participant prior to departure.
Important Note: When you purchase Journey Through Vietnam as a “land only” package, airport transfers and luggage handling at the arrival and departure airports at the beginning and end of the tour are not included. However, should you be at the arrival airport and departure hotel concurrent with the group of arriving Odysseys Unlimited travelers, you are welcome to transfer with the group at no charge, providing additional seating is available. However, please note that the motor coach cannot wait for you; you must be aboard when the coach is leaving. Business Class upgrades apply ONLY to the trans‐pacific portion of your itinerary. Domestic U.S. and Vietnam flights are not included.