Exclusive UW departure - February 2-16, 2017 Treasures of 15 days for $4,692 total price from Seattle ($4,095 air & land inclusive plus $597 airline taxes and fees) ourney with us to Siam of old, where art J and beauty reign, Lord Buddha is revered, nature’s bounty is savored, and gentleness prevails. On this thoughtful small group tour, we encounter many of Thailand’s treasures, both renowned and remote.

Doi Ang Khang Chiang Rai Destination Air Motorcoach Chiang Mai Extension (air) Entry/Departure THAILAND

Kanchanaburi Andaman Sea Bangkok Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) Gulf of CAMBODIA Thailand Avg. High (°F) Jan Feb Bangkok 89 89 Chiang Mai 84 89 We explore the ruins of the once-grand city of Ayutthaya, now a UNESCO site, on Day 4. Chiang Rai 82 87 Day 1: Depart U.S. for Bangkok, Thailand Day 5: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi This morning we visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where Your Small Group Tour Highlights Day 2: Arrive Bangkok We arrive in the Thai capital vendors aboard hundreds of sampans laden with fresh late this evening and transfer directly to our hotel. flowers, fruits, and vegetables traverse the canals sell- Bangkok touring, including Wat Pho Temple and Grand ing their wares. Then we travel on to Kanchanaburi, Palace complex … Long-tail boat ride through “hidden” Day 3: Bangkok After meeting our fellow travelers where we stop at the Cemetery of the Allied Prisoners Bangkok … Ayutthaya UNESCO site … Damnoen Saduak and Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director at this morning’s of War, burial site of World War II prisoners who Floating Market … Kanchanaburi’s WWII cemetery and briefing about the journey ahead, we set out to explore, perished as forced laborers on the construction of the Burma Railroad memorials … Close-up looks at Thai farm- ing life … Golden Triangle, including Mae Sai border town beginning at the colorful Bangkok Flower Market. notorious Burma Railway. Next we visit the infamous … Two-night stay at Khum Lanna nature reserve … Thai Then we ride “tuk tuks,” traditional three-wheel open- bridge that spans the River Kwai, itself part of the cooking classes … Visit to Elephant Nature Park sanctuary air taxis, to Wat Pho Temple, home of the Reclining “Death Railway” project and whose story is immortal- … Chiang Mai sightseeing and handcrafts Buddha. Covered in gold leaf, the icon measures some ized in book and film as theBridge over the River Kwai. 49 feet tall by 151 feet long. Next we visit the immense We end the day’s touring with a long-tail boat ride Day Itinerary Hotel Rating complex where we see the elaborate along the River Kwai to our floating hotel. B,L,D 1 Depart U.S. for Bangkok Temple of the Emerald Buddha, with its venerated 31- inch high statue carved from a single piece of jade. Day 6: Kanchanaburi A look at Thai farming life 2-4 Bangkok Royal Orchid Deluxe Sheraton Then we board long-tail boats for a tour of “hidden” is on tap as we visit the village of Nong Khao for a 5-7 Kanchanaburi The Float House Not rated Bangkok. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner. B,L,D tour by local truck. We pay our respects at the village River Kwai shrine then head out to the fan-palm orchard to see 8-9 Chiang Rai Le Meridien Deluxe Day 4: Bangkok/Ayutthaya Today’s first stop is how locals collect the palm products for market. We 10-11 Doi Ang Khang Khum Lanna Sup. First Bang Pa-in, the historic summer palace of Thai royalty. sample some of the local goods and tropical fruits, Resort Class Then we continue on to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient and learn about the important role rice plays in Thai 12-13 Chiang Mai Siripanna Villa Deluxe Resort & Spa capital that in 1700 was the largest city in the world life. This afternoon is at leisure. B,L,D 14 Chiang Mai/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight) – and that by 1767 lay in ruins. It’s the evocative re- 15 Arrive U.S. mains of the palaces, pagodas, and monasteries that Day 7: Kanchanaburi Today we board long-tail once stood here that we encounter today as we explore boats for the ride upstream to Sai Yok National Park Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too the historical park, now a UNESCO site. B,L & Waterfall, where we can swim in the cool water or small, too new, or too remote to be listed. just relax amid the beautiful scenery. Later we visit a

12 Visit us at UWalum.com/tours B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner For reservations callUW UW Alumni Alumni Tours Tours is toll-free a program (800) of 289-2586the UW Alumni or (206) Association 685-9276 Tour membership limited to 24 UW alumni and friends tribal village of the ethnic Mon people, where we see how they maintain their traditional way of life even "I would recommend UW and Odysseys as the modern world encroaches. B,L,D to anyone and we have already. " – John and Carol O’Neill, UW Friends Day 8: Kanchanaburi/Chiang Rai We travel down- stream this morning to witness another poignant scene from the Death Railway: Hellfire Pass, where prisoners After lunch we learn about Thai herbs, along with a had only hand tools to cut through the largest rocks few Thai phrases that we can use on our visit to the on the route of the entire Burma Railway. Named local market to purchase fare for this afternoon’s cook- for the look of the prisoners (as if they came from Hell), ing class. Tonight we enjoy the fruits of our labors the pass today features a museum and memorial. From at our four-course Thai dinner. B,L,D here we transfer to the airport for our late afternoon flight to Chiang Rai. B,L Day 11: Khum Lanna We rise early for a sunrise biking trip to see the colorful rice fields and visit the Day 9: Chiang Rai Today we tour the infamous morning markets. Back at our lodge we enjoy a late Golden Triangle, where the Ruak and Mekong rivers breakfast by the river then engage in gardening and meet, and where from a hilltop we can see views of cooking activities, and learn about the “Rice for Life” Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos. Later we ethos practiced here. This afternoon we visit a beekeep- enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the Mekong. We take ing village and also visit the ancient city of Wiang Phrao a scenic drive along narrow mountain roads to visit Wung Hin to see a renowned Buddha image. B,L,D the Hill Tribe Project, a Day 12: Khum Lanna/Chiang Mai Today we visit non-commercial Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation sanc- ethnic village under tuary where elephants heal from abuse and resume life royal patronage. in a herd. We reach our hotel early this evening. B,L En route to our hotel, we visit the Day 13: Chiang Mai Today we discover the old border town of city of Chiang Mai by rickshaw, traveling back in Mae Sai. B,L time past medieval temples and monasteries. We visit 14th-century Wat Pra Singh, Chiang Mai’s most famous Day 10: Chiang temple complex; and see lovely Viharn Lai Kham, the Rai/Khum Lanna gilded hall decorated with murals of everyday life. We see the Reclining Buddah at Wat Pho, Bangkok. This morning Then we drive up a winding mountain road to Wat we visit the contem- Pra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most important porary Wat Rong landmark with incomparable views of the city below. Tour Departs: February 2, 2017 The bridge over the River Kwai Khun, the unusual This afternoon we visit the San Kamphaeng district, “White Temple” home of Chiang Mai’s renowned cottage crafts. To- Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees celebrating Lord Buddha’s purity. Then we continue night we celebrate at a farewell dinner. B,L,D Los Angeles, San Francisco $4,392 on to our country retreat and nature reserve set amidst emerald-green rice fields and lush orchards. Day 14: Chiang Mai/Depart for U.S. This morning Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, we have the opportunity to explore more of Chiang Mai’s $4,692 Post-Tour Extension handcraft trail at Baan Tawai village, known for its wood Phoenix, Portland (OR), carvings and other crafts. We return to our hotel for an Seattle, Washington, DC afternoon at leisure (our rooms are reserved for late February 15-19, 2017 Boston, Denver, $4,792 check-out). After dinner at our hotel we transfer to the Houston, Minneapolis Cambodia: Angkor Wat airport for our return flight to the U.S. B,D 4 days/3 nights for $1,195 total price Baltimore, Charlotte, Single Supplement: $295 Day 15: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. and Cincinnati, Cleveland, $4,892 Discover the amazing temples and connect with our flights home. Detroit, Miami, Orlando, statuary from the Angkorian Empire. Philadelphia, Tampa Land Only (transfers not included) $3,395 Your Tour Price Includes • Air transportation Chiang Mai/Angkor Wat, inclusive of Your Tour Price Includes Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, airline taxes and fees • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights • 3 nights’ accommodations: 1 night in Chiang Mai at within itinerary surcharges, and fees of $597, which are subject to Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (Deluxe); 2 nights in Siem Reap • 12 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, change until final payment has been made. at Sofitel Angkor (Deluxe); rooms reserved for late check-out and unrated hotels on third day (late evening flight) Single travelers please add $995. All 2017 tour prices • 5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners • 31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all • Three days’ sightseeing of Angkor complex (UNESCO World are guaranteed. Heritage site), including all entrance fees entrance fees • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific • Private motorcoach transportation • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip flight: $3,695 per person in addition to the above • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, • Luggage handling for one bag per person costs (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is and all drivers • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport subject to change). and hotel porters, and all drivers

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