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ALKI TOURS PRESENTS city’s streets, especially around bustling Ben Thanh Market. Today you will land at Saigon international airport, after go through the custom check, you will be greeted by our local representative after you retrieve your luggage and then transfer to hotel for check in. Relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Meals: In Flight Meals Day Three: Saigon Enjoy a half day city tour in the morning with visits to Reunification Palace, the Emperor of Jade Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Pass by City Hall, the old Opera House (from outside). Conclude the day at Central Ben Thanh Market. Free at leisure in the afternoon. TOUR PRICE: $1999.00 PER PERSON/DO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $599 INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP AIR A VISA IS REQUIRED VISA FEE APPROX $189 TRIP REGISTRATION To register, contact Alki Tours at (206)935-6848 or 1(800)895-2554 You may also register on our web site at www.alkitours.com A deposit of $500.00 per person is due within 14 days of booking to confirm your reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. Please make checks payable to: Alki Tours, 6417A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle WA 98136 Here’s How Your Holiday will Unfold… Day One & Two: Seattle to Vietnam- Saigon An exotic holiday begins as we pick you up from your Seattle area home and take you to the Sea Tac airport for your international flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, you’ll be transferred to your lovely hotel. Ho Chi Minh City commonly known as Saigon, is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It's also known for its French colonial architecture, including Notre-Dame Basilica, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the neoclassical Saigon Central Post Office. Food stalls line the February 24th-March 5th, 2017/ 10 Days Vietnam & Bali

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ALKI TOURS PRESENTS

city’s streets, especially around bustling Ben Thanh Market. Today you will land at Saigon international airport, after go through the custom check, you will be greeted by our local representative after you retrieve your luggage and then transfer to hotel for check in. Relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Meals: In Flight Meals Day Three: Saigon Enjoy a half day city tour in the morning with visits to Reunification Palace, the Emperor of Jade Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.

Pass by City Hall, the old Opera House (from outside). Conclude the day at Central Ben Thanh Market. Free at leisure in the afternoon.

TOUR PRICE:

$1999.00 PER PERSON/DO

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $599 INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP AIR

A VISA IS REQUIRED

VISA FEE APPROX $189

TRIP REGISTRATION

To register, contact Alki Tours at (206)935-6848

or 1(800)895-2554 You may also register on our

web site at www.alkitours.com

A deposit of $500.00 per person is due within 14 days of booking to confirm your reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to

the trip’s departure.

Please make checks payable to:

Alki Tours, 6417A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle WA 98136

Here’s How Your Holiday will Unfold… Day One & Two: Seattle to Vietnam- Saigon An exotic holiday begins as we pick you up from your Seattle area home and take you to the Sea Tac airport for your international flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, you’ll be transferred to your lovely hotel. Ho Chi Minh City commonly

known as Saigon, is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It's also known for its French colonial architecture, including Notre-Dame Basilica, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the neoclassical Saigon Central Post Office. Food stalls line the

February 24th-March 5th, 2017/ 10 Days

Vietnam & Bali

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Day Five: Saigon-Denpasar, Indonesia Bid farewell to Vietnam and continue the trip to Denpasar, capital of the exotic island province of Bali. Bali is popular tourist destination, known for it forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and

coral reefs. Today we check-out of our hotel and depending on the air schedule, we might take a flight in the early morning or late evening. Meals: Breakfast Day Six: Bali Spend a full day discovering the natural beauty and ancient relics of the Balinese midlands. Star the day with a visit to Pura Taman Ayun, the 17th century temple of

Mengwi, set in a beautiful park with the trees and ponds full of lotus blossoms. The largest spacious temples and multi-tiered shrines and surrounded by a wide, elegant moat. Continue to Bedugul, a village in the central highlands famous for its stunning beauty and three lakes. Stroll around the traditional market where a myriad of fruits, vegetables, orchids, exotic spices and souvenirs are for sale. At the nearby Lake Bratan photograph the Ulun Danu Temple,

Optional tour: $49/ pp Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning. Never discovered by American forces, the Cu Chi Tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Today walk through the area and learn about the day to day life of the Vietcong. Meals: Breakfast Day Four: Saigon Explore Saigon on your own today or join on an optional excursion to My Tho with a boat trip to Mekong River Islands. Optional tour: $69 From Saigon, transfer to My Tho, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful temple

which illustrates the splendid harmonious fusion of Asian and European architectural styles. Afterwards board a local boat to explore the Mekong River Islands, stopping at a fruit orchard to

enjoy fruit and tea while listening to local music and Thoi Son Islet. The trip also includes a brief sampan ride through the tiny waterways that tread the island. Meals: Breakfast

It's Included: At home shuttles from your

Seattle area home to Seatac Airport

International round-trip airfare from Seattle to Vietnam

Intra country air-Saigon to Bali

4 Star hotel accommodations Daily breakfast Highlight of Saigon: Visit the

former independence palace, sightseeing the historic French colonial buildings and the Ben Thanh Market with plenty of fantastic food.

Highlight of Bali: Visit the 17th century temple Pura Taman Ayun, The mountain lake resort area of Bedugul. The UNESCO World Heritage site rice fields Jatiluwih. Relax & enjoy beaches and coral reefs in Bali Island.

English speaking local guide with professional driver

Cancellation Policy

More than 90 days prior to the trips departure:

Full Refund 89-60 days prior to the trips

departure: 75% Refund

59-41 days prior to departure: 50% refund

40-31 days prior to departure: 25% refund

30 days or few prior to departure No Refund

There’s no refund for any unused

portion of the tour after the tour has started

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Information regarding a variety of travel insurance policies are available upon request. We recommend that sufficient insurance be purchased to cover the possibility of lost or damaged baggage, accidents or illness.

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into one reality. Driver to Tampak Siring to visit the unique temple of Funung Kawi. Set at the bottom of a lush green river

valley, these 11th century temples feature 10 rock-cut shrines, called candi, carved into the cliff face. The awe inspiring shrines combine ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple attributes. Walk down the many stairs to the temple taking in the views of the terraced rice fields along the way. Continue to Kintamani set around the rim of the Gunung Batur crater. Look out over Bali’s most active volcano, Mount Batur, which soars over 1800 meters into the sky, In the centre is a beautiful turquoise-green lake , the largest lake of the island. Lunch is on your own in a local restaurant with beautiful views, drive back to the south with a stop in Tegalalang to see Bali’s most iconic rice terraces and a coffee break. Meals: Breakfast Day Nine: Bali Today is a full day at leisure to explore Bali on your own. Meals: Breakfast Day Ten: Bali to Seattle In the morning after breakfast gather your belongings as we head to the airport for our return trip back to Seattle! Welcome Home! Meals: Breakfast

Day Eight: Bali Free day at leisure or join one of the optional tours: Full-day Bali nature and wildlife adventure $159 pp Discover Bali’s wild-side on this full-day adventure tour, combining a white-water rafting experience and trip to the island’s Elephant Safari Park. Take a heart-pumping trip down

the Class II and III rapids of the Ayung River, enjoying a safe and fun ride with your professional guides. Then make friends with Bali’s largest herd of endangered Sumatran elephants, enjoying a talent show and a 35-minute ride from the majestic creatures. All entrance fees, equipment and guides, plus a buffet lunch. Volcano, Temple and Terrace full day tour $69pp During this full day tour discover the culture, countryside and stunning scenery of Bali. Start the day with a performance of the famous Barong and Keris Dance. This traditional Balinese dance narrates the fight between good and evil and is a classic example of the Balinese way of blending myth and history

built on small islands in the serene lake. In the afternoon, drive southward the famous Unesco heritage listed rice terraces of Jatiluwih. Trek through this area of green stepped rice fields and hear about the Subak irrigation system that has been preserved by the Balinese farmers for centuries. Return to your hotel via scenic roads. Meals: Breakfast Day Seven: Bali Free at leisure today. Optional tour: $49 pp See the Tanah Lot Sea Temple without the crowds and meet the money inhabitants of Alas Kedaton. Usually visited during sunset, we will bring you to the stunning seaside Tanah Lot Temple in the morning to enjoy this

ancient temple without the crowds of tourists. Possibly the most famous and most photographed place in Bali, the temple sits majestically on a large offshore rock which has been shaped over the years by the crashing waves of the surrounding sea. After photographing the temple exterior and the unusual rock formations, drive to Taman Ayum Temple, a royal temple

from the Mengwi Empire. This multi layered temple is set in a beautiful park and surrounded by ponds. A short drive from here will bring you to Alas Kedaton, a small forest where mischievous monkeys roam freely through the temple and forest. Meals: Breakfast