Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

MACDUFF EVERTON JOACHIM HILTMANN

Our journey brings you into three countries with intriguing cultures, beautiful scenery, and contemporary and ancient histories. ANDREW WOODLEY MARTIN PUDDY

PAOLO GIOCOSO

Indochine AN EXTRAORDINARY CULTURAL JOURNEY TO LAOS, VIETNAM, AND CAMBODIA

The beguiling lands of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia offer a world of enchantment, with their traditional cultures, gorgeous scenery, elegant architecture, and mouth-watering cuisines. Our journey immerses you deeply in this stunning realm, beginning with a private

Days 1-4 Luang Prabang, Laos In Luang Prabang, we stroll among 15th century shrines, boat up the Mekong River to the Buddhist caves at Pak Ou, and visit Hmong and Khamu hilltribe villages. Days 5-11 Hanoi, Vietnam / Halong Bay / Hoi An / Hue Taking in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle rickshaw, we enjoy a lunch of cha ca , Hanoi’s famous fish and noodle specialty, and visit the studio of a local artist. Halong Bay, a mystic realm of limestone islands set in a jade- green sea, is the setting for our overnight cruise aboard a traditional junk. In picturesque Hoi An, we visit a lively quayside market, then head to Hue to explore the royal tombs of the Nguyen emperors and their imperial citadel. Days 12-16 Saigon / Temples of Angkor, Cambodia After experiencing bustling Saigon, we head to the temples of Angkor. Covered with intricate bas-reliefs and scattered across a tropical landscape, they are a lasting monument to the glory of a bygone Khmer civilization. Amid some of the world’s architectural masterpieces, we explore majestic jungle-draped temples and structures with detailed carvings and colossal sculptured Buddha images. Depart on Day 16.

HIGHLIGHTS • Walk the atmospheric lanes of Luang Prabang, a World Heritage Site • Discover Hanoi by bicycle rickshaw • Delight in the incredible beauty of Halong Bay aboard our private junk • Roam the immense temple city of Angkor Wat DETAILS • 16-day trip begins in Luang Prabang, Laos, and ends in Siem Reap, Cambodia • 14 nights deluxe hotels, 1 night aboard private traditional junk • All meals included except 1 lunch and 4 dinners Nov 4-19 Dec 17, 2016-Jan 1, 2017 Dec 20, 2017-Jan 4, 2018 Jan 7-22, 2017 Jan 6-21, 2018 Feb 4-19 Jan 27-Feb 11 Feb 11-26 DATES Nov 5-20, 2016

baci (“welcoming”) ceremony with villagers, a scenic trip on the Mekong River, and a visit to a local silk-weaving community in Luang Prabang, Laos’ regal town of gilded temples. In Vietnam, we explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi’s Old

“This was my second time on this trip, and I found it as enchanting as the first time.”

Judith M. Albuquerque NM

Quarter by bicycle rickshaw, overnight aboard a private junk in magical Halong Bay, watch fishermen bring their catch to market in the well-preserved 17th century trading port of Hoi An, and marvel at the natural caves and Buddhist sanctuaries near Hue. Our grand finale is at dazzling Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s surreal jungle-shrouded city of temples lost in time.

TRIP COST FALL 2016 / SPRING 2017 $6095 (15-16 members)

$6395 (11-14 members) $6695 (8-10 members) Single supplement: $1350 Internal airfare: $790 (subject to change) Holiday surcharge (Dec): $330

TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cultural explorations and walking tours

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