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SOUTHEAST ASIA                                                                                                                                                     VIETNAM | BOTSWANA











                                                  Hong Kong
            Vietnam | Cambodia
                                                                                               Vietnam
                                                                                                                                    Botswana
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                                                                                             The Best of Vietnam:                  The Best of Botswana:
          Angkor Wat & the Mekong River:        The Best of Southeast Asia:                  Rich Culture &                        An In-Depth Safari Experience
          The Wonders of                        Singapore, Angkor Wat & More                 Spectacular Landscapes
          Cambodia & Vietnam                                                                                                       13 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #22424ZDV
                                                17 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #23639ZDV                17 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #23379ZDV
          14 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #19033ZDV
                                                                                                                                   Join Road Scholar experts to discover the
                                                In Southeast Asia, ancient traditions merge   Fully immerse yourself in the rolling rice pad-  extraordinary wildlife of Botswana in its four
                                                with modern life in a cultural melting pot that   dies, fascinating colonial history and the diverse   highly contrasting but equally stunning eco-
          Learn from professors and students as you sail                                                                           systems — riverine, savanna, delta and desert.
          along the Mekong River, discussing traditional   is utterly fascinating. Discover the very best of   cultures of Vietnam on an exciting journey from   Home to the world’s largest concentration of
          ways of life, spiritual landmarks, modern cul-  Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and   North to South with local experts.  elephant as well as many rare species like lions,
          ture and complex historical events.   Hong Kong on this unique voyage by ocean     Highlights:                           leopards and wild dogs, Botswana is a safari
                                                liner. Experience the rich biodiversity of the
          Note: Some dates operate in reverse.  Mekong Delta and learn about the economic    •  Get a taste of the local culture in a multi-  paradise. Travel from the verdant Okavango
          Itinerary: Arrival Siem Reap (Cambodia), 3   importance of the Mekong River. Learn about   course, hands-on Vietnamese cooking class   Delta to the ancient Kalahari Desert and the
                                                                                                                                   famed Chobe National Park, where great rivers
                                                                                              that starts at the market and ends at the table
          night; embark vessel, 7 nights (ports include   the formation of limestone cliffs as you sail   with new friends.        meet and elephants roam freely. When you’re
          Tonle Sap, Kampong Chhnang, Phnom Penh,   along the waters of Halong Bay, and marvel in                                  not exploring the Botswanan wilderness, take
          Mekong Delta, Cho Gao Canal); disembark Ho   the vast temple complex of Angkor Wat. Take   •  Sail through Ha Long Bay to explore the   excursions to local villages to learn firsthand
          Chi Minh City (Vietnam), 2 nights; departure.  in important landmarks like Bangkok’s Grand   incredible karst limestone formations with a
                                                Palace and Wat Po, and learn about Hong Kong   local expert.                       about their fascinating cultural practices and
          Meals: 33 total (12B, 11L, 10D)                                                                                          remarkable survival skills.
                                                at its History Museum.                       •  Explore the mountain villages of Ban Khoan,
          2020 Dates: Jan 31-Feb 14, Feb 22-Mar 7,    Note: Some dates operate in reverse.    Lu Khau and Ya Giang Phink Valley to learn   Itinerary: Arrival Johannesburg (South Africa), 1
          Aug 26-Sep 9, Sep 10-24, Oct 10-24,                                                 about the indigenous Blue Hmong and Red   night; Chobe National Park/Kasane (Botswana),
          Oct 18-Nov 1, Nov 2-16, Dec 2-16      Itinerary: Arrival Singapore, embark vessel,   Zao groups.                         3 nights; Savute, 2 nights; Moremi, 3 nights;
          2021 Dates: Jan 8-22, Jan 23-Feb 6, Feb 7-21,   5 nights (ports of call include Laem Chabang,                            Makgadikgadi Pans, 2 nights; departure.
          Feb 22-Mar 8, Mar 9-23                (Thailand)); disembark, Bangkok, Siem Reap   Itinerary: Arrival Hanoi, 3 nights; Sapa, 2   Meals: 33 total (11B, 5BR, 6L, 11D)
          Per-person prices starting at:        (Cambodia), 1 night; Sihanoukville (Cambodia),   nights; Hanoi, 1 night; Ha Long Bay, 1 night;
          $3,799 DBL | Singles at added cost*   embark vessel, 9 nights (ports of call include Ho   Hue, 2 nights; Hoi An, 3 nights; Saigon, 3   Lodging: Call or go online.
                                                Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Danang, Halong Bay);   nights; departure.
          Vessel Description                    disembark, Hong Kong, 1 night; departure.                                          2020 Dates: Feb 27-Mar 11, Oct 23-Nov 5,
          Toum Teav: CF Mekong’s Toum Teav has two                                           Meals: 38 total (15B, 1BR, 13L, 9D)   Oct 31-Nov 13, Nov 5-18
          decks and can accommodate up to 18 guests.  Meals: 47 total (17B, 14L, 16D)        Lodging: Comfortable hotels and ship cabins.  Per-person prices starting at:
               SPECIAL OFFERS!                  2020 Dates: Feb 13-Mar 1, Dec 6-23           2020 Dates: Feb 1-18, Feb 22-Mar 10, Oct 10-27,   $7,699 DBL | +$1,000 SGL
               Enroll by Nov. 30, 2019 for free air from SFO on   Per-person prices starting at:  Oct 24-Nov 10, Oct 31-Nov 17     $9,099 (with air from JFK*)
               most dates. No extra cost for single cabins on   $8,999 DBL | Singles at added cost*
               select dates! Free singles sell out quickly.                                  2021 Dates: Jan 2-19, Jan 23-Feb 9,
                                                Vessel Description
                                                Crystal Symphony: Crystal Cruises’ Crystal   Feb 20-Mar 9
                                                Symphony offers luxurious all-inclusive voyages,   Per-person prices starting at:
            Extend Your Adventure               accommodating 848 guests in 477 cabins.      $3,499 DBL | +$750 SGL                 Extend Your Adventure
                                                                                             $4,349 (with air from LAX*)
            Continue your studies of Northern       FREE OR REDUCED AIRFARE!                                                        Explore a natural wonder alongside
            Vietnam on Extension: Northern Vietnam   Enroll by Dec. 31, 2019 for free airfare from                                  an expert on Extension: Victoria Falls
            Discovery (#14574ZDV)                   SFO! Availability may vary by date. Ask about                                   (#22430ZDV)
                                                    low-cost air from other cities.

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