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I n Thailand—once called Siam—independence, hospitality, and the traditional philosophy that “life is pleasure” weave a spell over every visitor to this top Asian destination. Visit Bangkok with a small group, have personal encounters, and make unique cultural discoveries on this Asian adventure. Exploring Thailand from the cosmopolitan south to the remote northern hill tribes, you’ll watch Buddhist monks receive alms at a dawn ceremony ... mount an elephant for an unforgettable ride through the jungle ... maybe even buy some fresh lemongrass in Bangkok’s floating market. And get a special insider’s perspective into Thai culture as you take part in a cooking class, dine in a local home, and ride on a traditional bamboo raft. Discover what makes Thailand so very Thai—and what captivates so many visitors. Discover Thailand It’s Included U MASS BOSTON OLLI Reservations & Information: Call Overseas Adventure Travel Toll-Free 1-800-353-6262 Option #2 ITINERARY DAYS DESTINATION LODGING Pre-Trip to Burma & the Irrawaddy River 1 Depart U.S. to Bangkok, Thailand 2 Arrive in Bangkok Tawana Hotel 3-4 Explore Bangkok Tawana Hotel, or similar 5-6 Explore Kanchanaburi region Hin Tok River Camp, or similar 7 Discover Uthaithani/Phitsanulok Ruean Phae Royal Park, or similar 8 Explore Sukhothai and Phrae Maeyom Palace Hotel 9 A Day in the Life of a northern Thai community/Chiang Rai Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, or similar 10 Explore Chiang Rai/Visit Mae Salong hill tribe Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, or similar 11-13 Explore Chiang Mai/Home-Hosted Dinner (Day 13) The Rim Resort, or similar 14 Fly to Bangkok/Time at leisure Tawana Hotel, or similar 15 Explore Bangkok Tawana Hotel, or similar 16 Return to U.S. PRE-TRIP OPTION: Burma & the Irrawaddy River 7 nights from $1395 Please be sure to mention Service Code G2 – 20870 Roundtrip international airfare from Boston and 1 internal flight Accommodations for 5 nights in Bangkok, 2 nights in Kanchanaburi, 1 night in Phitsanulok, 1 night in Phrae, 2 nights in Chiang Rai, and 3 nights in Chiang Mai 33 meals—14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners (including 2 Home- Hosted meals) 18 small group activities Services of our own resident OAT Trip Leader, who speaks English and the native language All land transportation and 1 internal flight 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next OAT adventure—at least $164 per person Special Good Buy Plan discount Porterage for 1 bag per traveler Space is limited— book today! NOVEMBER 4, 2012 BANGKOK • KANCHANABURI • S UKHOTHAI • CHIANG RAI CHIANG MAI 16 days from only $ 3295 Including international airfare from Boston

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In Thailand—once called Siam—independence, hospitality, and the traditionalphilosophy that “life is pleasure” weave a spell over every visitor to this top Asiandestination. Visit Bangkok with a small group, have personal encounters, and

make unique cultural discoveries on this Asian adventure. Exploring Thailand fromthe cosmopolitan south to the remote northern hill tribes, you’ll watch Buddhistmonks receive alms at a dawn ceremony ... mount an elephant for an unforgettableride through the jungle ... maybe even buy some fresh lemongrass in Bangkok’s floating market. And get a special insider’s perspective into Thai culture as you takepart in a cooking class, dine in a local home, and ride on a traditional bamboo raft.Discover what makes Thailand so very Thai—and what captivates so many visitors.

Discover Thailand

It’s Included

U MASS BOSTON OLLI

Reservations & Information: Call Overseas Adventure TravelToll-Free 1-800-353-6262 Option #2

ITINERARY

DAYS DESTINATION LODGINGPre-Trip to Burma & the Irrawaddy River

1 Depart U.S. to Bangkok, Thailand

2 Arrive in Bangkok Tawana Hotel

3-4 Explore Bangkok Tawana Hotel, or similar

5-6 Explore Kanchanaburi regionHin Tok River Camp, or similar

7 Discover Uthaithani/PhitsanulokRuean Phae Royal Park, or similar

8 Explore Sukhothai and PhraeMaeyom Palace Hotel

9 A Day in the Life of a northern Thai community/Chiang Rai

Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, or similar

10 Explore Chiang Rai/Visit Mae Salong hill tribe

Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, or similar

11-13 Explore Chiang Mai/Home-Hosted Dinner (Day 13) The Rim Resort, or similar

14 Fly to Bangkok/Time at leisureTawana Hotel, or similar

15 Explore Bangkok Tawana Hotel, or similar

16 Return to U.S.

PRE-TRIP OPTION: Burma & the Irrawaddy River 7 nights from $1395

Please be sure to mention Service Code G2 – 20870

■ Roundtrip international airfare from Boston and 1 internal flight■ Accommodations for 5 nights in Bangkok, 2 nights in Kanchanaburi,

1 night in Phitsanulok, 1 night in Phrae, 2 nights in Chiang Rai, and 3 nights in Chiang Mai

■ 33 meals—14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners (including 2 Home-Hosted meals)

■ 18 small group activities■ Services of our own resident OAT Trip Leader, who speaks English and the

native language■ All land transportation and 1 internal flight■ 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next OAT adventure—at least

$164 per person■ Special Good Buy Plan discount■ Porterage for 1 bag per traveler

Space is limited—book today!

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

BANGKOK • KANCHANABURI • SUKHOTHAI • CHIANG RAI •CHIANG MAI

16 days from only

$3295Including international airfare from Boston

Depart from: NOVEMBER 4, 2012

$3295Boston

Prices are per person for 16 days, based on double occupancy.

Discover Thailand

Learn more about this adventure on the web at www.oattravel.com/thi

Service code: G2 – 20870 Trip name/code: Discover Thailand/THIDeparture date: November 4, 2012

Reserva t ions & In format ion :Call 1-800-353-6262 Option #2

Please be ready to give the reservations agent

the following information

Extend Your Adventureand YourValue!

➤THI2012Deposit: $350 per person.Single Supplement: FREE. Single accommodations are limited.Additional government taxes and fees of $133.21 (subject tochange) will apply. Ask your Travel Counselor or visit our website atwww.oattravel.com/tc for complete details. Guaranteed Travel Protection Plan is available from $335 per person. Please visit www.oattravel.com/tpp for details on thisoptional program.Additional departure cities may be available. Call for details.Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this program.Visit our website at www.oattravel.com/tc for details.Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. Wereserve the right to correct errors.Please note: After you reserve your trip, toll-free customer serviceis available Monday–Friday 8 am to 8:30 pm ET, Saturday 9 am to 7 pm ET, and (Air Department only) Monday–Saturday 9 am to 5 pmET at 1-800-321-2835.

Expand your discoveries with this optional tour

THAI CULTURAL HERITAGE (Day 4, $70 per person)

Please note: Optional tour prices listed are U.S. dollar estimates determined at thetime of publication and are subject to change. Optional tours may vary.

Burma & the Irrawaddy Riverpre-trip 7 nights from $1395It’s Included■ Roundtrip airfare from Bangkok, plus 3 internal flights■ Accommodations for 2 nights in Yangon, 2 nights in Bagan,

2 nights in Mandalay, and 1 night in Bangkok■ 13 meals—7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners■ 9 small group activities■ Services of our own resident OAT Trip Leader, who speaks

English and the native language■ All transfersOptional Tours—Highlights of Yangon ($45 per person); Hot-Air Balloon Ride ($300 per person); Mount Popa ($55 per person)By Advance Reservation Only: The Hot Air Balloon Ride optional tour must be purchased at least 45 days prior to departure. Optional tour may be sold on-site, ifavailable. Prices are subject to change.

Single supplement: FREE.Trip extension subject to availability.