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TRAVELER PHOTOS from THIS ADVENTURE Memories Submitted by Your Fellow Travelers TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam 2020 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 14) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Small Groups on the Road Less Traveled 1 Overseas Adventure Travel ® 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Dear Traveler, We've always felt that real travel is about meeting new people and discovering unfamiliar cultures—elements that are at the heart of every O.A.T. adventure. In the following pages, you'll find detailed information about the adventure you've expressed interest in, including a detailed day-to-day itinerary. We've also included visa requirements, regional weather conditions, local currency and health information—even a few film and book recommendations for further inspiration about this destination. Exploring the world with O.A.T. allows you to experience the awe and wonder of familiar and far- flung destinations in a small group of 8-16 travelers (with an average of 14). And since no one brings a new location to life better than someone who makes his or her home in that destination, you'll be accompanied by one of our local Trip Leaders, who will serve as your chief experience leader—helping to ensure you're getting the personalized experiences you're looking for. With O.A.T. you'll benefit from our decades-long experience introducing the world to American travelers at the best value anywhere. We have the lowest prices in the industry and offer FREE Single Supplements—which means solo travelers never pay more for their own hotel or cabin. Plus, you can join the 85% of travelers who are choosing to personalize their experiences. From extending your travels—whether with us or on your own—to building in time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your adventure, the choice is yours. We hope you find the information inside helpful. If you have any further questions about this trip, don't hesitate to contact one of our Adventure Specialists at 1-800-955-1925. Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you soon on a life-changing adventure. Warm regards, Alan E. Lewis Harriet R. Lewis Chairman Vice Chairman Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. Visit us online to find videos and films about our adventures—from independent films featuring the destinations you'll visit, to itinerary highlights. Go to www.oattravel.com and enjoy the show! 1073 POD PMA-LET.indd 1 5/31/12 4:11 PM 2 WHAT’S INSIDE TRIP SUMMARY It’s Included . 4 Departure Dates and Prices . 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . 6 DETAILED DAY -TO-DAY ITINERARY . 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP. 53 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 55 Health . 58 Money Matters . 62 Preparing for Your Trip . 67 Packing . 71 Climate . 78 About Your Destinations . 82 Demographics & History . 90 Resources . 106 MAP . 115 3 Participate in a traditional alms-giving ceremony in Laos Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Small Group Adventure Cambodia & Vietnam Thailand:ÖłėĴŋĴ̳Ά̳Laos:dŽÖłėũÖðÖłė̇māĴŋłėĢƑāũ!ũŽĢŭā̇ÁĢāłŶĢÖłā̳Ά̳Cambodia:ĞłŋĿāłĞ̇łėĴŋũÂÖŶ̳Ά Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Countries: 4 Ά!ĢŶĢāŭ̆5 Small groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! It’s Included (average of 14) • International airfare, airport transfers, • 32 small group activities government taxes, fees, and airline fuel $ Explore in a small group of 8-16 20 days from 3995 surcharges unless you choose to make • travelers (average group size of 14) Includes international airfare your own air arrangements Services of a local O.A.T. Trip All land transportation and • Travel from only $200 a day • Experience Leader 4 internal flights Gratuities for local guides, drivers, $ Accommodations for 18 nights • 18 days from 2695 • and luggage porters 40 meals—daily breakfast, Without international airfare • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit 15 lunches, and 7 dinners (including • toward your next adventure— Single Supplement: FREE 1 Home-Hosted Dinner and an average of $327 1 community lunch) Maximize Your To get a richer view of the Included Features on this adventure, Discoveries & Value watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.oattravel.com/lvc2020 Optional extension s : Burma & the Irrawaddy River 7 nights pre-trip from $1995 Travel from only $285 per night New! Northern Vietnam: Hanoi & Sapa 7 nights post-trip from $1495 Travel from only $214 per night New! Thailand’s Golden Triangle & the River Kwai 8 nights post-trip from $1295 Travel from only $162 per night Stopover in Hong Kong 3 nights from $695 Travel from only $232 per night Single Supplement: FREE Alms-giving, Luang Prabang, Laos Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam 4 Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, FREEDOM TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE From spending more time abroad or adding extensions, to Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam choosing your air preferences, our Adventure Specialists are here to discuss your personalization options at 1-800-955-1925. 2020 Dates & Prices Visit www.oattravel.com/personalize-lvc2020 for details. APRIL; DEPART FROM JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH SEPTEMBER MAY AUGUST OCTOBER Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Tampa $4995 $4895 $4795 $4695 $4095 $3995 $5095 Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, $5095 $4995 $4895 $4795 $4195 $4095 $5195 San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC Atlanta, Boston $5195 $5095 $4995 $4895 $4295 $4195 $5295 Detroit, Houston, Phoenix $5295 $5195 $5095 $4995 $4395 $4295 $5395 Dallas $5395 $5295 $5195 $5095 $4495 $4395 $5495 Without international airfare $3695 $3595 $3495 $3395 $2795 $2695 $3795 Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. LVC2020 Critical Air Information Below, you’ll find the East and West Coast cities with the longest flight times. For more information on average flight times based on your gateway city, visit www.oattravel.com/lvc2020. GATEWAY DEPART RETURN Hours Typical Connection Hours Typical Connection Miami (East Coast) 26 hrs 2 27 hrs 2 Portland (West Coast) 21 hrs 2 20 hrs 2 A visa is required for entry into Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and for Burma on the pre-trip extension. You will receive application information after you reserve. Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. All prices and availability are effective as of the date of this publication, and are subject to change without notice. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.oattravel.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.oattravel.com/lvc2020pricing COMBINE ADVENTURES FREE SINGLE RESERVE EARLY & SAVE SHARE YOUR LOVE & SAVE SUPPLEMENT with our Good Buy Plan OF TRAVEL We offer FREE Single New travelers you refer will See more of the world—and Supplements on your main The earlier you pay by check or instantly save $100, and avoid another international trip and all extensions. electronic funds transfer, the you’ll earn increasing rewards— flight—by combining this more you SAVE! up to a FREE trip! Each departure has limited solo adventure with Japan’s For details, visit . space available —call today For details, visit Cultural Treasures to reserve. www.oattravel.com/gbd www.oattravel.com/va Publication Date 10/2/19 Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com/lvc2020 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience Your Choice, Your Adventure, Your Way We recommend you spend extra time in a destination to truly make your adventure everything you’ve ever dreamed about—in fact, 85% of our travelers are personalizing their experience in more than 90 countries. Call us at 1-800-955-1925 to discuss personalizing your adventure today or visit us online at www.oattravel.com/personalize-lvc2020. 'āƩ łāÈŋŽũRùāÖķdāłėŶĞŋĕŶÖƘ̝arrive early, 3-night Stopover in Hong Kong from $695: More than 7,000 travelers arrive early stay later & more Extending your time in a destination can improve your overall travel Arrive early in Hong Kong for a fresh start before your main experience—and allow you to seek out even more eye-opening adventure. An O.A.T. representative will meet you at the airport in cultural interactions. Your local Trip Experience Leader will help to Hong Kong and assist with transfer into the city for three nights in a ensure you’re getting the personalized experiences you’re looking centrally-located hotel with daily breakfast—the rest is up to you. for. With their unmatched understanding of Southeast Asian culture, Back-to-Back Adventures: 90% of travelers who combined two it’ll be no surprise to you that 94% of our travelers rate their Trip trips anywhere in the world rated it excellent Experience Leader excellent. One of the most common adventures travelers combine with this one From extending your travels—whether with us or on your own— is Japan’s Cultural Treasures. If you’re already overseas, why not see to building in time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your more of the world and avoid another international flight? Plus, you’ll Small Group Adventure, the choice is yours. Here are some of save $250-$350 per person when you reserve two trips right after one your options: another. Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of travelers take an extension ũĢƑÖŶāùƑāłŶŽũāŭ̆¦ũÖƑāķĢłÖłāƗóķŽŭĢƑāėũŋŽťŋĕ Trip extensions give you more time, allowing you to get refreshed and acclimated before your adventure begins or before your return to ÖŭĕāƒÖŭ˓ the U.S. On this adventure, you have three extensions to choose from, Reserve an exclusive departure with your friends and family. It’s including Burma & the Irrawaddy River—which 96% of our travelers simple: You choose the people you travel with, the departure date, and have rated excellent—New! Thailand’s Golden Triangle & the River the size of your group.
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