October 29 – November 13, 2008

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty, enduring traditions, and warm hospitality of Vietnam. Tour the capital Hanoi and take a full-day excursion to magical Ha Long Bay with its 3,000 islands and islets. Visit the ancient imperial capital Hue, once home to emperors and mandarins, whose tombs you’ll see. In Da Nang, tour the acclaimed Cham Museum and travel to the countryside with its endless rice paddies.  In southern Vietnam explore the tributaries and floating markets of the vital Mekong Delta.  In spirited, cosmopolitan Saigon, see Reunification Palace, the History Museum, and the underground Cu Chi tunnels utilized during the war.

Hosts: Marty and Porter Halyburton ’63, Vietnam prisoner of war included with each registration is a complimentary copy of Two souls Indivisible, the inspiring story of Halyburton’s eight years of captivity and his life-saving friendship with fellow POW Fred Cherry.
Cost: $2395, plus airfare
Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

For more information, contact Nikki Sawyer, '03, Assistant Alumni Director, 704-894-2399.  Tour Operator: Alumni Holidays International.