Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

JAN WLODARCZYK

Our adventure brings you deep into the rich cultures and magnificent landscapes of three extraordinary countries. BILL ABBOTT

ANDY ISAACSON

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

The images of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are striking: gold-leafed pagodas glinting in the tropical sun, limestone hills rising from shimmering rice paddies, women carrying goods to market by yoke basket, shy young monks in saffron robes. We bring

Days 1-4 Luang Prabang, Laos In beautiful Luang Prabang, a city suspended in time, we visit dazzling 15th century pagodas, take a boat ride to ancient Budddhist caves, and meet Hmong and Khamu hill tribe people in their villages. We also stroll the night market, with its extraordinary collection of hill tribe crafts. Days 5-11 Hanoi, Vietnam / Halong Bay / Hoi An / Hue / Saigon Taking in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle rickshaw and on foot, we stop for a delicious lunch of cha ca , Hanoi’s famous fish and noodle dish, and visit the studio of a local artist. In Halong Bay, a mystical karst landscape encircled by a jade-green sea, we board our own traditional junk for a spectacular overnight cruise. In picturesque Hoi An, we stroll the riverside market, and in Hue, we see the royal legacy of the 19th century Nguyen emperors. Our last stop is bustling Saigon, with its French colonial architecture and fascinating museums. Days 12-16 Siem Reap / Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Covered with intricate bas-reliefs and scattered across a tropical landscape, the temples of Angkor are a lasting monument to the glory of a bygone Khmer civilization. Exploring this vast World Heritage Site, we visit majestic, ornate temples and marvel at the detailed carving and colossal sculpted Buddha images. Depart Siem Reap on Day 16.

HIGHLIGHTS • Explore Luang Prabang’s lively markets and ethereal temples, meet hill tribe people in their villages • Discover Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter by bicycle rickshaw and on foot • Savor the beautiful karst landscapes of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise • Watch a golden sunrise over the soaring towers 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

you deep into Indochine’s bountiful world, exploring Luang Prabang, a UNESCO- listed Laotian town of exquisite Buddhist temples, where we’ll boat down the tranquil Mekong and visit hill tribe villages. In Vietnam, we head into Hanoi’s photogenic Old Quarter by bike rickshaw, cruise magical Halong Bay aboard our traditional

“An adventure that my husband and I will long remember. Thanks to WT for yet another outstanding trip!”

DATES Nov 4-19, 2017

Essie H. Santa Monica CA

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junk (sailing ship), explore the tiny 17th century seaside port of Hoi An, with its lantern-lit lanes, and marvel at the palaces of the Nguyen emperors in Hue. Our grand finale is Angkor, Cambodia’s surreal “lost city” rising out of an enveloping forest, where one morning finds us watching a golden sunrise over the soaring stone towers of Angkor Wat.

TRIP COST FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018

$5795 (15-16 members) $5995 (11-14 members) $6395 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $1350 Internal airfare: $790 (subject to change)

Holiday surcharge (Dec): $330 Bangkok extension: from $675

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

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