Roger Harmon, LLC Tel; (505) 254-4666 harmon_roger@yahoo.com

Costs and Conditions

"The trip was a fabulous experience! I will follow where you lead the next trip, Roger. And, I would hope that this great group could travel again." JW,Cedar Rapids, IW

November-December 2008.

Tour 1. Vietnam. Cost per person, double occupancy. From arrival in Hanoi on Nov. 15 to noon in Hanoi on Nov. 29. 2008

$2700. for 10-12 plus Roger.
$2990. for 7-9 plus Roger.

( New Mexico residents, only, add 6.875% gross receipts tax =$206.
Single supplement $322, plus NM tax, if resident.

Tour 2. Laos and Thailand .

Dec. 2- Dec. 17. Costs currently being calculated. Current estimate is $2900 for 10-12 plus Roger, $3150 for 7-9 plus Roger. Gross receipts tax for Mexico residents, plus single supplement approx. $300 apply.

Note: Prices firm once you make half-payment. Prior to this, we may request minor increase to cover any increase in transportation cost changes in Southeast Asia passed on by our tour partners. Thank you.

Costs covered in the trip fee:
+All rooms, double occupancy, (surcharge for single occupancy) for Trip 1. Vietnam, Nov. 15 thru and including Nov. 28; Trip 2, Thailand/Laos. Dec. 3. thru and including Dec. 17. Please note that in order to keep costs down, we have sought 3-star accommodations that come highly recommended, where available. In some mountainous locations, however, only quite basic accommodations (small, clean, with own bathroom) are the best available, and we have requested these. Hotel list available.

+All Breakfasts, Lunches, and 7 of 14 Dinners for Trip 1, 11 of 14 Dinners for Trip
+Water at meals and on the road, and snacks for hydration and energy.
+All internal air flights, boats, vans, taxis and all other transportation
during the tour, including airport transfers to hotels. +all airport departure fees not covered in air tickets (many departure fees are now covered in the price of the air ticket. +Fees for any local guides contracted.
+Basic tips for porters, room maids and wait staff; your choice if you wish to make additional tip for special service.
+$50 from your trip fee for causes we choose (by consensus) to support.

Not included.
+Air fare to and from beginning point of the trip (Trip 1, Hanoi; Trip 2, Bangkok.)
+Air fare Hanoi to Bangkok for Trip 1 participants continuing to Trip 2.
+Fees for Visas. (Updated information to be supplied for Vietnam and Laos .) (A 30-day visa for Thailand is free for American, Canadian and some other passport holders at Bangkok Airport or international border, and can be renewed.)
+7 Dinners (of a total of 15) for Trip 1. 4 of 15 Dinners for Trip 2.
+Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages other than water, specialty coffees.
+Extra hotel nights and services prior to the trip beginning on Nov. 15 in Hanoi or after the trip ends in Hanoi at noon on Nov. 29th for Trip 1; prior to dinner on Nov. 30 or after noon on Dec. 15 for Trip 2. We are happy to assist with arrangements for additional hotel nights and services through partner agencies should you wish to come early or remain after the trip.
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+Shopping and other personal expenses.
+Excess luggage costs (which can occur when a keen shopper meets the "go-by-the-book" airport counter person who charges for overweight.) Note, some domestic airlines now allow 10 kilos (22.2 pounds) plus carry on.
+SOS International evacuation insurance or equivalent, required for all participants
See: http://www.internationalsos.com/ and the link, "Buy Membership"

Thank you. Please let us know if you have questions. We are happy to send application packet. Or, see www.worldviews2000.com for conditions and more information.

To To give participants maximum flexibility with their schedule, we ask each participant to purchase and pay for their own air travel. Please do this AFTER we confirm that the trip has a minimum subscription. These tours occur during or near peak season in Asia.
We hope we can confirm minimum subscription by July, in order to buy air tickets at reasonable prices. If 10 or more depart on the same date., group rates from Eva Airlines (see below) can be arranged.

In past years Nancy and I have used Eva Air www.evaair.com, a Taiwan-based airline started by Evergreen Shipping Company which flies worldwide. I have used their "Evergreen Deluxe" Class service which is close to business Class in terms of "stretch out” space, and costs a bit more than coach class.

Some of our tour participants use a travel agent to book their flight. Another option is to use a discount broker. If you do use the latter, and there are many on the web, be aware discount brokers are not meant to be a full service agencies. They work quickly. Quoted air fares can change daily. Check all details provided carefully.

Also, note that: MOST DISCOUNTER TICKETS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR IF THEY CAN, ONLY WITH A HEAVY PENALTY.
CAUTION: ONLY USE THE NAME THAT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT FOR ALL WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THIS OR ANY TRAVEL AGENCY.

We welcome your call at (505) 254-4666 or e-mail: harmon_roger@yahoo.com

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