• Itinerary .................................... page 2 > • Flight Information ...................... page 3 > • Pre-Voyage Extension ................ page 3 > • Ship, Deck Plan & Rates ............ page 4 > • Featured Leaders ....................... page 5 > • Know Before You Go ................. page 5 >

January 31 – February 15, 2017 | 16 Days | Aboard the Coral Discoverer

V I ETNAM CULTURE & CUISINE

Expedition Highlights •Cruisepastthebeautifulcoastal sceneryaboardtheintimate,65-guest Coral Discoverer,theperfectvesselfor yourthousand-milevoyage.

•Photographthedramaticallysculpted limestoneislandsandisletsofHalong Bay,oftenveiledinanetherealmist.

•Visittheextensive“forbiddencity”of Hue,theKhmerruinsatMySon,and thehistoriccenterofHoiAn—allthree areWorldHeritageSites.

•Savordelectablelocalcuisine,browse colorfulmarketsoverflowingwithexotic produce,andshopforhandicrafts, includingluxurioussilks.

•Strollthroughthebustlingstreetsof freneticHoChiMinhCityandadmire theelegant,colonialfacadesofHanoi.

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Itinerary Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary.

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 31 & February 1, 2017 DEPART USA / HANOI, VIETNAM Depart the USA on your independent evening flight to Vietnam. Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in to Hotel d’Opera for overnight.

Thursday, February 2 HANOI After breakfast visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, Vietnam’s most highly revered monument; the Military History Museum; the Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton; and the Museum of Ethnology. Then, it’s off to the Water Puppet Theatre for a performance with traditional wooden puppets. This evening celebrate your first full day in Vietnam with a special, celebratory dinner.

Friday, February 3 HANOI / HAIPHONG / EMBARK CORAL DISCOVERER This morning take a stroll through Hanoi’s old quarter, filled with noodle vendors and patisseries. After lunch at a local restaurant, set out overland for Haiphong where you will embark the Coral Discoverer. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5 HALONG BAY Halong Bay is an otherworldly archipelago of thousands of limestone islets and rocky outcroppings. Our ship cruises among the dramatic formations of craggy monoliths where gnarled trees cling precariously to narrow clefts. Meet with locals who earn a living by fishing, and go ashore via Zodiac to swim in secluded coves.

Monday, February 6 VINH MOC This afternoon, Zodiacs take you ashore to visit the once notorious demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 17th parallel, an arbitrary strip of land that demarcated North and South Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. View a bridge over the Ben Hai River and a labyrinth of extraordinary tunnels at nearby Vinh Moc, which served both as a refuge for the villagers while the area was bombarded, and as a Viet Cong supply route.

Tuesday, February 7 HUE Embark on a full-day excursion to the city of Hue, a World Heritage Site. Highlights include a visit to the picturesque Dong Ba Market and the vast moat-rimmed citadel, the Imperial City of the Nguyen Emperors, built between 1802 and 1945. After lunch cruise up the Perfume River aboard local “dragon boats” and visit the picturesque royal mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh reflecting Chinese- inspired architectural styles.

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Wednesday, February 8 DA NANG / HOI AN This morning choose from three options—explore Da Nang’s Cham Museum, a repository of sandstone carvings reflecting the Hindu styles of Champa; visit My Son, the site of extensive Cham ruins; or, enjoy an immersion into Vietnamese cuisine, complete with a visit to the local market, a techniques workshop, and a lunch of traditional dishes that you prepare with our chef. After lunch, enjoy a walking tour in Hoi An. Historic 18th- and 19th-century homes, a Japanese bridge, a Chinese temple, silk shops, and small museums illus-trating Hoi An’s cultural riches grace the winding lanes of this World Heritage Site.

Thursday, February 9 QUI NHON The seldom-visited provincial capital of Binh Dinh province hosts a large and colorful coastal fishing fleet. Explore the area, visiting the spectacular twin Cham Towers, dating from the 11th century, as well as four other historic towers perched serenely on a hilltop adjacent to a Buddhist monastery. At the Quang Trung Museum, members of Vietnamese hill tribes perform superb martial arts demonstrations with music and dance—named an “intangible treasure” by UNESCO.

Friday, February 10 VAN PHONG BAY / PORT DAYOT Explore the shores of Van Phong Bay, lined with massive sand dunes, and the picturesque fishing village of Port Dayot which offers excellent photographic and birding opportunities.

Saturday, February 11 NHA TRANG Nha Trang boasts a lovely coastal setting with colorful hillside houses and brightly painted boats. Explore the well-preserved Cham Ponagar Temple complex with its impressive towers built between the 7th and 12th centuries, or travel to nearby islands for snorkeling along the striking coral reefs.

Sunday, February 12 HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) Spend the morning cruising up the Saigon River with lunch onboard. Enjoy an afternoon visit to the colorful and energetic markets in the Cholon and Chinatown districts. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight.

Monday, February 13 HO CHI MINH CITY / MEKONG DELTA Board local boats for an exploration of the Mekong Delta. Savor the passing scene of emerald rice fields and orchards; and discover a huge variety of boats that ply this vital highway. Visit a rural farm to learn about the cultivation of a variety of exotic produce and take a look at daily life on the river.

Tuesday, February 14 HO CHI MINH CITY This morning visit an Agricultural Village to learn about traditional farming techniques, and watch a professional chef prepare several healthy dishes. Or, take a leisurely bike ride through the surrounding countryside. Return to Ho Chi Minh for an afternoon tour—driving past Buddhist, Chinese, and Taoist temples on the way to visit the Presidential Palace and the site where the North Vietnamese tank crashed through its gates, signaling the end of the Vietnam War.

Wednesday, February 15 HO CHI MINH CITY / DISEMBARK / USA Transfer to the airport for your independent flight, arriving in the USA the same day.

Flight Information You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City/home city. Please contact our in-house Air Department for fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions.

Angkor Wat Pre-Voyage Extension

January 28 - February 1, 2017 Spend two full days exploring the exquisite temple complexes of magical Angkor.

Contact our office for details.

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THE CITADEL, HUE

The Coral DiscovererThe65-guestCoral Discoverer(formerlytheOceanic Discoverer)waslaunchedin2005andwillundergoamajorrefurbishmentin2016.Hersmallsizeisperfectforregionalexploration.ShecarriesZodiacs,aglass-bottomboat,andapowerfulaluminumexcursionboatthatcancarryallguestsduringexcursions.Aspaciouslounge,equippedwithtwolargeplasmaTVscreens,isperfectforlectures.Allstateroomsofferanoceanview.ThediningroomfeaturesthefinestfreshseafoodoftheregionandacomprehensiveselectionofAustralianandNewZealandwines.

Visitwww.zegrahm.com/coral-discovererformoreinformationaboutthisship.

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Deck Plan

Rates

Solo Travelers: Limited singles are available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate.

CATEGORY1 $14,980 CATEGORY3 $17,780 CATEGORY5 $21,780 SINGLECAT4 $24,180

CATEGORY2 $16,480 CATEGORY4 $19,280 SINGLECAT2 $20,680

Rates

INCLUDED:

•Dailyactivityoptionsincludingculturaltours,nature walks, snorkeling, and Zodiac cruises•Allgratuities•Allaccommodations•World-classlectureandexpeditionteam•Allonboardmealsandgroupmealsashore,includingsoft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner•Allentrancefees,taxes,andlandingandportcharges•Arrivalanddeparturetransfersongroupdates•Giftcertificatesforrecommendedexpeditiongear and reading materials•Medicalexpensecoverageandemergencyevacuationinsurance

NOT INCLUDED:

•Airfarefromyourhomecity/Hanoiand HoChiMinhCity/homecity•Excessbaggagecharges•Airportarrivalanddeparturetaxes•Transfersforindependentarrivalsanddepartures•Passportand/orvisafees•Travelinsurance• Itemsofapersonalnaturesuchaslaundry,alcoholicbeverages (other than listed at left), and other incidentals•Email/Internet/fax/telephonecharges

A 25% per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.zegrahm.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.

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MIKE MOORE (EXPEDITION LEADER) – A Chicago native, Mike earned both his B.S. in biology and an M.S. degree in ecology, ethology, and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then, he’s spent 10 years conducting research around the Pacific Rim and taking travelers from the equatorialforestsofNewGuineatoAlaska’s arctic tundra.

JACK GROVE – Jack is a leading authority on the fishes and marine environments of the eastern tropical Pacific. In 1997 Stanford University Press published his comprehensive volume, The Fishes of the Galápagos Islands, and he received his Ph.D. from Pacific Western University. He is an avid scuba diver, certified divemaster, Fellow of The Explorers Club, and Zegrahm cofounder.

KIM JANE SAUNDERS – A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate of international politics and history and holds a master’s degree in education. Education, travel, and textiles are her passion; she is the author of Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles in Indonesia, and is engaged in research on tourism and handicraft production in Southeast Asia.

MICHAEL SAUNDERS – Michael has traveled and worked extensively across Asia, as well as the Middle East, South Africa, Mexico, and the United States and has held a number of senior sales and marketing positions. Michael left corporate life in 2004 to establish his own business consulting companies throughout Asia, and enjoys studying the history and ethnography of Southeast Asia.

KnowBeforeYouGo For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb, unaided, into and out of Zodiacs for snorkeling and excursions ashore. You must be able to walk moderate distances over sometimes rough and uneven terrain, especially at many of the archaeological sites we visit. Some stairs will be uneven and without handrails. Temperatures will range in the 80sºF with high humidity and precipitation to be expected.

Featured LeadersOur leaders have visited Vietnam numerous times and will provide valuable insight and commentary on the history, culture, and wildlife of this intriguing region. Fascinating lectures, photo presentations, daily recaps, and informal discussions will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the wonders you will see. Leaders from additional fields of study will join the leader featured below.

CHAM TOWERS