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Tami Gardner
706-542-2251
1-800-606-8786
tgardner@uga.edu

UGA Alumni Association
Wray-Nicholson House
298 S. Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602

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As you read about our tours, check the "send info" boxes for any tour that you'd like to learn more about. Complete the form at the bottom of this page and submit it, and we'll mail your information three to six months before the tour date. You may also contact Tami Gardner at 1-800-606-8786 or 706-542-2251 or tgardner@uga.edu. Included below are the tour companies selected to operate each trip and approximate prices. Unless specified, prices are per person, double occupancy from Atlanta.

 

Excursion Exertion Code: Each journey is categorized by a "Four Paw Scale" that denotes how physically strenuous you can anticipate the tour being.

- Remain in one location for the entire trip - no changing of sleeping accommodations. Approximately two to three hours a day of easy walking.

- Travelers change hotels frequently. There will be four or more hours of relatively easy walking a day.

- Considerable walking uphill, on uneven or on cobblestone streets. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy this trip to the fullest.

- Anticipate hiking and other strenuous activity on a daily basis. You should be in very good physical condition to enjoy this trip to the fullest.

Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer
Let Indochina captivate you on a tour discovering the traditional charm, culture and natural beauty of Vietnam and the Kingdom of Cambodia while uncovering vestiges of ancient dynasties. Visit Vietnam's oldest cities, colorful markets and myriad temples, pagodas and royal palaces. Take a cyclo ride along the leafy boulevards of Hanoi. Discover the emerald waters of UNESCO World Heritage site Halong Bay by kayak. Visit Vietnam's former imperial capital, Hue, including its formidable Citadel and the statues of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Relax on China Beach, wander the enchanting old trading port of Hoi An and visit the My Son Champa ruins. Switch gears and fly to the vibrant, French colonial era capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Learn about the rich heritage of Khmer art and sculpture at the National Museum and visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Fly to Siem Reap and visit the celebrated temple complex of Angkor Wat, ancient royal seat of the Khmer empire from the 9th to 13th centuries. Come early and extend your trip with a visit to southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and the Mekong Delta! Click here for a brochure (PDF).

November 6 - 16, From approximately $4495, plus airfare, Global Adrenaline
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Holiday Markets of Salzburg and Vienna
Discover the magic of the holiday season with visits to Austria's renowned holiday markets. This special program combines an itinerary of planned excursions and free time at two of Austria's most spectacular cities with an exceptional value, making this a journey you won't want to miss. Begin in the picture postcard town of Salzburg, the setting for the beloved film The Sound of Music. Travel to the town of Steyr, known for its exquisite nativity scenes, before arriving in the opulent capital of Vienna, where dazzling sights abound at every turn. Optional excursions include a walking tour of Salzburg's highlights, a tour of Mozart's home, an Alpine sleigh ride, a panoramic tour of Vienna and a visit to Scönbrunn Palace and its Christkindlmarkt. Click here for a itinerary (Word Document).

December 6 - 14, From approximately $1495 per person, plus airfare, AHI
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Around the World by Private Jet
Explore the world's most treasured and legendary places - places that define the human experience, where natural splendor merges with the majesty of human achievement. Travel by private jet and stay in luxury accommodations with a team of world-class scholars and professional staff for a level of service, comfort and convenience that sets the bar for a trip-of-a-lifetime. View a brochure. Click here for a brochure (PDF).

February 2 - 25, 2009, $56,950 double, Starquest Expeditions
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