Snow Lion Expeditions

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• Vietnam

History weighs heavily on Vietnam.  For more than a decade, reportage of the Vietnam War portrayed it as a savage netherworld.  Yet, 31 years after the war's end, this resilient country has emerged from the shadows.  Word is out that this is a land of shimmering paddy-fields and sugar-white beaches, full-tilt cities and venerable pagodas. The speed with which Vietnam's population of 79 million has been able to transcend the recent past comes as no surprise to visitors who are met with warmth and curiosity rather than resentment and war fatigue.  Hanoi has served as Vietnam's capital for close on a thousand years and is a city of pagodas and dynastic temples.  Life proceeds, at least for now, at a  gentler pace than in Ho Chi Minh City.  From Hanoi most visitors strike out east to the labyrinth of limestone outcrops in Halong Bay or to the mountain regions of Sapa close to the Chinese frontier.  For the majority of visitors, the furiously commercial southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City provides a head-spinning introduction.  A trip out into the rice fields and orchards of the nearby Mekong Delta makes a welcome next stop.  Up the coast, the ancient sea port of Hoi An, the former imperial capital of Hue and the idyllic beach resort of Na Trang have been favorite haunts since the French first colonized this enchanting country.   

	$ 4,995.00
'	21 Days

From Tibet to the Sea

Follow the literal and figurative Mekong River from Shangrila, Tibet to its delta near Saigon, Vietnam on an epic overland trip which explores natural and cultural wonders of Tibet, Naxi, Bai, Dai, Laotian, Cambodian and Vietnamese cultures.

Sep 27, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008

	$ 4,795.00
'	21 Days

Indochina Explorer

Piece together the mosaic of myriad traditions as you journey through Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. We'll sail amidst the islands of Halong Bay, savor baguettes in Hanoi, board river boats on the Mekong, wander awestruck among the ruins of Angkor.

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 29, 2008 / Nov 8, 2009 - Nov 28, 2009

	$ 6,495.00
'	12 Days

KOSU presents: Essence of Indochina

Dramatic scenery and intriguing history will suffuse your days with marvel and insight on this journey through Indochina.

Nov 12, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008

	$ 3,900.00
'	16 Days

KSU Master of Agribusiness Explores Southeast Asia

Join Kansas State University’s Masters in Agri-Business program as we explore trends in three Asian nations rapidly transforming from centuries-old rural agrarian economies to 21st century global trading states.

Nov 7, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008

	$ 4,595.00
'	20 Days

Mick's Mekong Adventure

Mick O’Shea was the first person to kayak the 3,000 miles of the Mekong River from Tibet to the South China Sea. On this trip, we join him for 375 miles of eco-adventure of the Mekong River in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Nov 11, 2008 - Nov 30, 2008

	$ 3,995.00
'	5 Days

North Korea: Behind the Communist Curtain

Snow Lion Expeditions leads a groundbreaking adventure into the “hermit kingdom,” including mysterious Pyongyang with its grandiose monuments and traffic-free streets, the Reunification Highway to the DMZ and a pre-trip briefing in Beijing.

Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008

	$ 3,995.00
'	20 Days

Vietnam Adventure: From Sapa to the Sea

You'll paddle the azure waters of Halong Bay and pedal the misty slopes of the highlands on this multi-sport itinerary. The French-influenced city life of Hanoi and colorful Hmong marketplaces in Sapa supply the culture fix between active excursions.

Nov 11, 2008 - Nov 30, 2008

	$ 4,295.00
'	17 Days

Vietnam North to South

Dramatic scenery and history infuse our days as we travel the length of this slender, yet abundantly fascinating land. The culture, cuisine and warmth of the people will remain with you long after the journey's end.

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008