Join us as we journey to Vietnam on a tour that captivates travelers with its enduring traditions,
breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality. Our small group of no more than 24 Ohio
State alumni 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, with a full-day excursion to magical Ha Long
Bay with its 3,000 islands and islets. Next fly south to Da Nang and tour the acclaimed Cham
Museum, celebrating the Cham people’s Hindu legacy. In the colorful village Hoi An, cars are
prohibited and ancient traditions still hold sway. Walk in a rural farming community where rice
paddies checker the land, water buffalo plow the fields, and villagers bicycle to market. Then
drive to the ancient imperial capital of Hue, 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 an indelible impression. Conclude your
journey in spirited Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City. An optional 4-day/3-night extension
to the city of Phnom Penh and the ancient temples and statuary of Angkor Wat, Cambodia is
also available.
Space is limited, so we urge you to call Ohio State Alumni Tours today to reserve your place on
our exclusive journey. We guarantee you'll have a first-rate travel experience that is truly eye-
opening.
Sincerely,
Archie Griffin
President/CEO
The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
OHIO STATE ALUMNI TOURS RESERVATION FORM: JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Journey through Vietnam departing
December 1, 2010. I/we understand the final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys
Unlimited, Inc. and send (with completed reservation form) to: Ohio State Alumni Tours, 2200 Olentangy
River Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1035. Or call Ohio State Alumni Tours at 1-614-292-2372 or toll-free at
1-800-852-TOUR (8687).
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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must
be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due 95 days prior to departure by check or credit card.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the Standard
following Terms and Conditions. U.S. POSTAGE
Not included in tour price: Airfare from your hometown to your gateway city and return; costs of passports PAID
and visas; airport, port, and departure taxes, which will be listed as separate items on your invoice and are Odysseys
subject to change; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specified; air- Unlimited, Inc.
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line baggage fees; airport transfers when purchasing a land-only package; communication charges; optional
sightseeing; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, which are at your discretion (suggested gra-
2200 Olentangy River Road
tuities $10 - $15 per day per traveler); travel protection insurance. Columbus, Ohio 43210-1035
Cancellations, refunds and changes: If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation
will be upon our receipt of your written notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per
person charges: Cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; Cancel 94-65 days before departure:
50% of tour price; Cancel 64-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; Cancel 29-0 days before depar-
ture: No refund. If a guest makes any changes between 94 and 30 days prior to departure to either their depar-
ture city and/or the optional post-tour extension, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person
administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. No changes are allowed
within 30 days of departure.
Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport, your date of
birth, and your gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provid-
ed, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.
Responsibility
The liability of Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases
transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from independent suppliers not under our
control. We serve only as agents for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and therefore will not accept
responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, their
employees, agents, servants or representatives. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. is not liable for injury, damage, loss, acci-
dent, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including without limitation, acts of terror-
ism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts,
and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the air carriers, cruise line, and other inde-
pendent suppliers.
We will make every effort to operate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as nec-
essary. If unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the
same or better quality. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any
liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.
Health and Medical Issues: We request that you be in fairly good health to participate in an Odysseys Unlimited
tour. There is a considerable amount of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches and boats
on your own. If you require the use of a wheelchair or have other personal needs, you must be accompanied by
a companion who will assist you. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition,
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in our opinion, compromises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other pas-
sengers. In that event, Odysseys Unlimited assumes no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM!
Eligibility: Alumni, their families and friends may participate on this tour by meeting Association member- Limited to 24 Ohio State Alumni & Friends
ship requirements.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
presents
Journey through Vietnam
16 days from $3,695 — air & land inclusive
This tour is provided by
Odysseys Unlimited, one
of Travel & Leisure’s 2008
World’s Best Tour Operators.
December 1 - 16, 2010
An Exclusive Small Group Tour for
Alumni & Friends of
The Ohio State University
Stay Connected. Make Ohio State Stronger. ™
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
JOURNEY THROUGH
VIETNAM
16 days from $3,695 — air & land inclusive
n a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and pro-
I 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.
Days 1-2: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam
Destination
Hanoi Day 3: Arrive Hanoi We arrive in the
Air
Motorcoach Vietnamese capital mid-morning, then transfer
Extension (air) VIETNAM
Entry/Departure
South China Sea to our hotel. The remainder of the day is at
leisure.
Hue
Da Nang
Day 4: Hanoi This morning we take a walk-
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap ing tour of Ba Dinh Square, a popular complex
(Angkor Wat) of cultural and historic sites, including the marble
Phnom Penh and granite mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the
Can Tho Ho Chi Minh City Presidential Palace, and thousand-year-old
(Mekong Delta) (Saigon)
One Pillar Pagoda. Following lunch on our
own we embark on an orientation tour of this
Avg. High (°F) Nov Dec
Hanoi 78 72 French-accented city. We pass Hoan Kiem
Da Nang 80 77 Lake; visit the marvelous Temple of Literature
Ho Chi Minh City 87 87
(c. 1070); and tour infamous Hau Lo Prison,
also known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the
Your Group Tour Highlights Vietnam War. Later we walk the Ancient
Quarter then enjoy a traditional cyclo ride.
Unique small group itinerary ... Hanoi sightseeing ...
T onight we gather at a local restaurant for a
Traditional Water Puppet performance ... Excursion to
Ha Long Bay ... Charming Hoi An ... Imperial capital of
welcome dinner and traditional Water Puppet
Hue ... Acclaimed Cham Museum ... Visit to farming show. B,D
settlement ... Imperial capital of Hue ... Extensive
Mekong Delta touring ... Floating markets at Cai Be Day 5: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay Early this
and Cai Rang ... Saigon touring: Reunification Palace, morning we depart on a full-day excursion to
History Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels Ha Long Bay, a breathtaking waterway sprinkled
with 3,000 islands and islets, and surrounded by
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating a fairytale landscape of limestone cliffs, secret
1-2 Depart U.S. for Hanoi
grottoes, and hidden caves. Our tour includes
InterContinental
3-5 Hanoi
Hanoi Westlake
Deluxe a boat ride and seafood lunch. B,L
6-8 Da Nang Furama Resort Sup. First Class
9-10 Hue Saigon Morin Sup. First Class
Day 6: Hanoi/Da Nang We fly this morning
to Da Nang, Vietnam’s third largest city situated
11-12 Can Tho Victoria Hotel Sup. First Class
(Mekong Delta) on the south central coast. Upon arrival, we tour
13-15
Ho Chi Minh Intercontinental
Deluxe
the acclaimed Cham Museum, which celebrates the
City (Saigon) Asiana Saigon
Cham people’s Hindu legacy with a fine collection
16 Depart Ho Chi Minh City for U.S.
of sculpture and artifacts. We reach our beachfront
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel hotel mid-morning; the remainder of the day is at
industry standard reference.
leisure in this splendid setting. B,D
Cover Photo: The limestone cliffs at Ha Long Bay
Statuary from the ancient imperial capital of Hue
Day 7: Da Nang/Hoi An This morning architecture; and Khai Dinh, an elaborate mix of
we visit nearby Hoi An. A UNESCO World ancient and modern, European and Asian. B,L
Heritage site, Hoi An’s Old Town is a charming
car-free pedestrian zone lined with tailors, Day 11: Hue/Mekong Delta/Can Tho We
shops, and art galleries. This afternoon is at board an early morning flight to Saigon. Upon
leisure to either remain in Hoi An on your own arrival we transfer to a motorcoach for the three-
or return to our beachside resort for a relaxing hour drive south to the Mekong River town of Cai
interlude. B Be. From there we travel by coach and ferry to
the busy river port and provincial capital of Can
Day 8: Da Nang A morning walking tour Tho. We dine tonight at our hotel. B,D
of a nearby farming settlement reveals the daily
life of a local community up close. Nestled Day 12: Can Tho/Mekong Delta We rise
amidst seemingly endless rice paddies, the vil- early for today’s journey by boat to the bustling
lage represents the Vietnam of fable and film; floating market at Cai Rang on the Mekong’s
where rice paddies occupy every spare patch of lower reaches. After lunch together at a local
ground, water buffaloes plow the fields, and restaurant, we return to our hotel where the
villagers ride to market with produce piled high
on their bicycles. B
Post-Tour Extension: December 16-19, 2010
Day 9: Da Nang/Hue We depart this morning CAMBODIA:
by coach for the ancient imperial city of Hue, ANGKOR WAT & PHNOM PENH
whose palaces, temples, and tombs evoke its 4 days/3 nights for $995
past grandeur as home to emperors and man- Single Supplement: $295
darins. We explore the Imperial City, housing
A special opportunity to discover the amazing
the Forbidden Purple City complex, now a
temples and statuary from the Angkorian Empire.
UNESCO World Heritage site. We also visit
the Central Market where locals buy fish, Your Tour Price Includes
meat, produce, and sundry goods. Tonight • Air transportation Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap;
we enjoy a special Hue buffet, accompanied Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
• 3 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Siem
by a performance of traditional music. B,D
Reap at Sofitel Royal Angkor (Deluxe); 1 night in
Phnom Penh at Raffles Phnom Penh (Deluxe)
Day 10: Hue This morning we cruise along • 6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Hue’s Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu • Two days sightseeing of Angkor complex (UNESCO
Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery that ranks among World Heritage Site), including all entrance fees
• Cruise along waterway of Tonle Sap Lake
the city’s oldest and most important monuments. • Phnom Penh city tour
Later we visit the palatial Tomb of Ming Mang • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative
(c. 1804), with its pavilions and courtyards modeled • Private motorcoach transportation
after the Ming Tombs of China. This afternoon • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters, and all drivers
we see the tombs of Tu Doc, a gem of royal
remainder of the afternoon and evening is at
leisure. B,L
Day 13: Mekong Delta/Saigon This morn-
ing we reach the upper reaches of the storied
Mekong. Here we board motorized sampans
for an up-close look at river life as we explore
the maze of tributaries and inlets that lead to tiny
settlements and villages populated by fishermen
and farmers. After lunch at a local restaurant we
continue on by
coach to Saigon.
We reach our
hotel late after-
noon; dinner is
on our own in Cultivating rice, a typical Vietnamese scene
this vibrant city.
B,L
Tour Departs: December 1, 2010
Day 14: Saigon Air & Land Inclusive Pricing
A morning tour
includes the for- Los Angeles, San Francisco $3,695
mer Presidential
Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle $3,895
Palace, which
served as the Boston, Dallas, Denver,
South Vietnamese $4,095
Hue's Perfume River Houston, Minneapolis, New York
government’s
wartime headquarters. We also tour the History Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte,
Museum with its excellent display on the indige- Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit,
$4,195
nous peoples of Vietnam. B,D Miami, Washington, DC
Cincinnati, Orlando, Tampa $4,295
Day 15: Saigon This morning we visit the Cu
Chi Tunnels, the infamous underground network Please call if your city is not listed. Land only is
from which North Vietnamese forces operated $2,995 and does not include airport arrival
or departure transfers. Prices are per person
in wartime. This afternoon is at leisure; tonight
based on double occupancy. Single travelers
we enjoy a farewell dinner. B,D
please add $1,295. All 2010 prices above are
guaranteed.
Day 16: Depart for U.S. Today we depart
An overnight stay at the Los Angeles Airport
Saigon for our connecting flights to the U.S. B
Hilton (upon departure or return) is available for
$79 (single supplement: $59). Depending on
flight schedules, certain U.S. departure cities may
require an overnight stay at your expense.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific
flight: $5,895 per person from Los Angeles or San
Francisco. (Business Class upgrade is subject to
availability and the pricing is subject to change.)
Your Tour Price Includes Airline taxes and departure fees of $249 per per-
son ($317 with Angkor Wat extension) are subject
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; to change and will be listed separately on your
all flights within itinerary invoice.
• 13 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and Please note: This trip involves full days of sight-
Superior First Class hotels seeing and a significant amount of walking. You
• 23 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners should be in relatively good physical condition to
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all enjoy the tour to its fullest.
entrance fees For reservations and information, please
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director call Ohio State Alumni Tours toll-free at
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip 1-800-852-TOUR (8687) or
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