SOUTHEAST ASIA GOLF TOUR By Chartered Air FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 3, 2019

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1 SOUTHEAST ASIA GOLF TOUR By Chartered Air FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 3, 2019 THAILAND CAMBODIA VIETNAM

2 SOUTHEAST ASIA 2019 Hoi An, Vietnam SOUTHEAST ASIA CONJURES IMAGES OF forbidden temples, a tropical climate, vast rice fields, bustling markets, colorful customs and culture. Lesser known are the incomparable scenery, engaging people and the passion for golf in the region. Kalos Golf has designed the ultimate golf and travel adventure to this land of ancient cultures, Eastern artistry and emerging golf. Travel aboard chartered air offers personalized service, while challenging golf and fascinating tours that explore the region s natural treasures and exotic beauty await at each stop. As we tour the scenic landscape, we can expect to see ancient ruins, hidden caves and grottoes and beaches lined by tropical palms. Names like Faldo, Norman and Montgomerie have descended upon Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand to leave their marks on one of the world s fastest-growing golf destinations. The result is an outstanding collection of courses featuring a variety of settings and landscapes. From the natural elements of Vietnam s mountain and seaside courses to the manicured resorts of Siem Reap, our Southeast Asia Golf Tour offers a truly memorable golf adventure. Touring guests are immersed in the varied cultures of Cambodia and Vietnam, from the temples of Angkor Wat to cycling through the Vietnam countryside, to the bustling city of Hanoi. Regardless of how much golf your ideal vacation includes, we have designed daily cultural, culinary and history tours that delight and enrich. Whether you are touring ancient temples with our experienced guides, taking part in a Vietnamese cooking class, shopping or simply enjoying the people we meet along the way, you will savor each day, returning with treasured memories, new and enriched friendships. VIETNAM Hanoi Halong Bay South China Sea Danang THAILAND VIETNAM CAMBODIA Siem Reap Phuket Gulf of Thailand

3 Red Mountain Golf Club PHUKET PRE-TOUR February 18 21, 2019 Plan to arrive in Phuket, Thailand on February 18. You will be transferred to the five-star Banyan Tree Resort on Laguna Beach. Golfers will enjoy play at Blue Canyon Country Club and Red Mountain Golf Club. Both courses are spectacular representatives of Thai golf, blending pristine conditioning with challenging and unique layouts that make the most of the natural topography. Sure to be memorable, these two rounds are a wonderful foreword to our journey ahead. Touring guests will have the chance to experience a Thai cooking class and a cultural tour of the island, as well as ample opportunity for pampering at the luxury resort and its world-class spa. Tour price starts at $2,435 per person, double occupancy in a Banyan Pool Villa ($3,185 per person, double occupancy in a Signature Pool Villa; $3,575 per person, single occupancy in a Banyan Pool Villa). The package includes three nights accommodations, breakfast each day, two tours or two rounds of golf, and airport transfers on scheduled arrival and departure dates. Airfare from Phuket to Siem Reap is not included but will be arranged by Kalos Golf.

4 February 21: Siem Reap, Cambodia Plan to arrive in Siem Reap on February 21. Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport you are transferred to the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor, rich in Cambodian treasures, where we will stay for three nights. Relax and explore the area until our welcome dinner this evening. Angkor Golf Resort Overnight: Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor, Siem Reap February 22: Siem Reap Golf: Angkor Golf Resort Angkor Golf Resort is the finest golf course in Cambodia, a magnificent layout designed by Nick Faldo. Faldo s design offers generous fairways with bold bunkering, and the green s subtle undulations require thoughtful approach shots. Golfers tour the temples at Angkor Wat after golf. Tour: Angkor Wat Today we tour the awe-inspiring Angkor complex, ancient capital of Cambodia and one of the must-see sights in Southeast Asia. Built in the early 12 th century in the classical Khmer architectural style, the Angkor Wat temple is the largest of its kind in the world, with a volume of stone equal to that of the Great Pyramid in Egypt. Overnight: Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor, Siem Reap February 23: Siem Reap Golf: Siem Reap Booyoung Country Club Surrounded by rice paddies, just 15 minutes outside of Siem Reap, the Booyoung Country Club offers an unhurried round of golf on a course that is always in great condition. Meandering creeks feed lakes that come into play on many holes. Fairways are wide but the greens are well protected with greenside bunkers and delicately shaped water hazards. Tour: Temples of Ankor Wat Considered by some to be the most beautiful temple due to its elaborate pink sandstone carvings, Banteay Srei is an interesting contrast in style from the structures of the main Angkor complex. We also visit Bayon and Ta Prohm temples. Our tour concludes with a traditional Cambodian lunch in a local home. Overnight: Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor, Siem Reap February 24: Siem Reap Danang Hoi An, Vietnam Today, we transfer by privately chartered jet from Siem Reap to Danang, Vietnam, and we check in to our five-star home for the next four nights, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai. The Nam Hai is an oasis set amid ancient cultural wonders in Hoi An. We visit the Danang Museum of Cham Sculpture, the most comprehensive collection of Cham art in the world. This evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner poolside. Overnight: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An Ta Prohm Temple

5 Ba Na Hills Golf Club February 25: Hoi An Golf: Montgomerie Links With the Marble Mountains as a backdrop, Montgomerie Links offers an exciting mixture of heathland and modern links-style holes that cater to players of all abilities. Golfers enjoy a guided tour of Hoi An after their round. Tour: Hoi An In the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Hoi An, merchants from around the world have met for centuries and a multi-cultural influence is apparent throughout this ancient community. Our walking tour includes a visit to the covered Japanese bridge, the centuries-old Tan Ky House and the wonderfully ornate Chinese Assembly Halls. Overnight: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An February 26: Hoi An Golf: Danang Golf Club The championship Dunes course at Danang Golf Resort, designed by Greg Norman, annually vies with Montgomerie Links to be named #1 in Vietnam. The natural terrain and sand dunes are reminiscent of many Scottish courses, and the signature 16 th hole is nestled into the dunes overlooking China Beach. Tour: Countryside Bicycle Tour We take a leisurely bicycle tour through the village of Cam Thanh and its neighboring rice fields to see Vietnam s rural culture in action. We visit a local elementary school and get an interactive glimpse of everyday life in Vietnam. Overnight: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An February 27: Hoi An Golf: Ba Na Hills Golf Club In the hills outside of Danang, this Luke Donald designed gem, opened in 2016, has quickly earned a reputation as a must play. The conditioning is superb throughout these two distinct nines. A parkland, relatively flat front nine leads to more elevation change on the rollicking back side. Ba Na Hills is an ideal conclusion to our golf in Danang. Tour: Red Bridge Cooking School Chefs from Red Bridge Restaurant guide our group through the market, helping to select fresh ingredients, which we will use in a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Our tour includes a delicious lunch at this beautiful waterfront location. Overnight: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

6 February 28: Danang Hanoi, Vietnam We fly by private charter to Hanoi, Vietnam, and are transferred to the wonderful colonial French Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, where we stay for the remainder of our journey. After check-in, we venture to a private water puppet show, a cultural tradition since the 11 th century. Temple of Literature, Hanoi Overnight: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Hanoi March 1: Hanoi Golf: Van Tri Golf Club Our final round of golf is at the most exclusive private golf club in Vietnam. Van Tri was laid out with visually appealing holes that offer surprises at every turn. Stone, vibrant colors, trees and grasses shape a delightfully challenging course. Van Tri Golf Club provides a fitting and classic finish to our golf line up. Tour: Hanoi Old Quarter Touring passengers are treated to a fascinating trip through 36 Streets District, the city s main shopping area. Goods were once traded here under the street name of a guild, and the themes remain the same, such as Sugar Street and Paper Street. We enjoy a local lunch in the nearby Hoan Kiem district. Overnight: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Hanoi March 2: Hanoi Today, we explore Hanoi, a city of contrasts, from its colonial French architecture to Vietnamese pagodas, tranquil green parks to bustling streets. Our tour takes us to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the rustic home where he lived his final years. We visit the unique One Pillar Pagoda, dating from 1049 and the Temple of Literature, dedicated to the cult of Confucious. We also stop at the Hoa Lo Prison, known by its American inmates as the Hanoi Hilton. Overnight: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Hanoi March 3: Hanoi Home We bid farewell to Hanoi and transfer to the Hanoi Airport for homebound flights.

7 ACCOMMODATIONS Distinctly Unique Luxurious Retreats The ancient culture, ruggedly beautiful scenery and fantastic golf in Southeast Asia deserve to be paired with the finest accommodations; resorts that reflect the unique character of the places we visit, where personalized service, charm and comfort are front and center. In Siem Reap, we settle in at the five-star Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor, ideally located in the heart of Siem Reap and close to the culturally significant Angkor Wat. From its central location overlooking the Royal Garden, guests can stroll into town to explore vibrant markets and the accommodating staff welcomes you and attends to your every wish. Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, is our home in the Danang area. Tranquil sea breezes and turquoise-blue water will greet us each day as we enjoy this worldrenowned seaside property; an oasis in a gorgeous setting close to wonderful golf and cultural treasures. Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Our final stop in Hanoi takes us to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, ideally situated in the heart of Hanoi. The inviting colonial French design is the perfect homebase to discover the vast offerings of this friendly and accessible city. Set within a charming neighborhood, this first-class property has four restaurants on site, with plenty of excellent dining options within easy walking distance. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

8 CHARTERED AIR Getting There Differently The dense, mountainous jungles of Southeast Asia roll into lush coasts of white sand and tranquil turquoise seas, making for a beautiful landscape to discover. While golf and tourism are booming, the highway system has yet to catch up and as a result, traversing the region by land presents challenges. Kalos Golf has orchestrated a special itinerary that allows us to comfortably explore the cultural highlights of Southeast Asia by using privately chartered flights. These chartered aircraft allow us to offer direct and expedited service through customs, immigration and baggage claim, eliminating the hassle of traditional air travel so we can maximize our time in each location. Our local staff collects your luggage and ensures that it is in your room upon arrival. Chartered flights on our journey are in the comfort of an A320 that typically accommodates 180 passengers. Our tour is limited to 60 passengers, ensuring that our short, one-hour and thirty-minute flights are made with ease.

9 Kalos Golf 1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 200 Chapel Hill, NC To view complete pricing and remaining trip details, please request a full trip brochure using the brochure request button posted throughout our website, or call us at Each trip brochure may be viewed live online or received via postal mail. Thank you for your interest in our memorable golf adventures. GOLF S FINEST TR AVEL EXPERIENCE The truth about great international golf courses is that they are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues, immersed in unique landscapes ripe for discovery, making our trips ideal for couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and one may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up; no other golf tour operator can make this promise. We know our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf and strive to present our guests with a rich blend of choices between golf and touring each day. Even the heartiest golfers among our guests often remark, it was tough to decide today between the tour and the links. Each day, touring passengers will have the option to experience fascinating cultural and historic or culinary and wine tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private wine tasting or tour after golf. We challenge you to fi nd a touring program with any other luxury golf tour operator that is as robust, inclusive and exclusive as you will fi nd on a Kalos Golf tour. Telephone: Fax: Info@KalosGolf.com