BACK TO VIETNAM 2012

A once in a life time trip

March 9-21, 2012

Yes perhaps you were there once or twice back in the 60’s and 70’s most not by choice. I am sure you said that you never wanted to go back but as you have aged there have always been in the back of your mind “I wonder what Vietnam is really like now”. This may be the last chance you ever get to just go see how much it has changed.

Like many of you I said I never wanted to see that stinking and rotten place again. Then I went back in 2006 and it was not a place of war, but a place of beauty. The people were friendly and very pleased to welcome those of us that went back in 2006. I have been telling my wife since I came back in 2006 that I wish I had taken her with me. This time she is going.

Attached is the itinerary for a 13 day trip. We have tried to get as much as possible in with a little leisure to explore other things in the vicinity where we will be. I realize its Christmas time and the economy is not good, but we have hammered the tour company down as low as we possibly can. But again this may be your only and last chance to go back to a country you will never forget. Some have said they never wanted to go back because of the war. Frankly it was good for me to go back. It brought peace in some areas of my mind.

The cost of the land tour is $1120 per person is based on double occupancy per room and you only have to pay half now and the other half when you arrive in Vietnam. If you are not taking your wife we will room you with another single. If you want a single room of your own there will be an additional cost $600. This also includes most of your meals. You will be responsible for your own airfare to and from Saigon. We would like for you to arrive in Saigon no later than March 9, 2012. Be careful in booking your flight as many of the flights going out of Los Angeles do not get in until 10:30 PM. You will be picked up at the airport and transported to the hotel. Our Tour Company will be Ann Tours and you can find them on the web at https://www.anntours.com/default.aspx . They are really good. They are the same company we used in 2006.

To make your deposit fill out the attached form filling in all the information and send with a copy of your passport (the page with your photo, name and number) mail them to George DeSerres at 13244 Firefly Road Culpeper, VA 22701, or fax them to him at 540-937-4684. His email is georgedese@comcast.net. George is an original 189^th AHC Ghostrider like me.

Things you need before you go: You must have a valid passport that is valid for 6 months from the day you arrive. If you do not have a passport you can go the post office and put in an application. (At this time of the year you will be waiting in line for a long time). I have found going to your County Seat is the best way to get one except you have to have passport photos made before you go and take with you. I have found this is the best way. Most Wal Marts with photography studios will do a passport photo for you. You are going to need additional photos for your VISA.

You must have a Vietnam VISA to be able to enter the country or the Vietnam Government will send you back on the next plane. There are 3 ways to get a VISA. Your name must be the same on your VISA as your passport.

(1) If you live close to Washington, DC you can go to the Vietnam Embassy or if you live close to San Francisco, CA you can go to the Consulate General of Vietnam and get a VISA in the same day. You can also mail the VISA Application to the above with the appropriate fee and a return envelope.

(2) You can use a VISA service. This is what I did last time. I used Zaire Visa service http://internationalpassportandvisa.com/?visa/zaire_visa.php and it takes about a week unless you wait until the last week and need a rush then it cost a lot more. You can get cheaper service providers, but normally you get what you pay for and this will be an important document.

(3) Down load the VISA application at http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/services/visa-application-process. Click on Application form. You can download it in PDF or MS Word format. Mail that in with your passport, photos and fee to the address listed in the upper left corner. All fees must be paid by MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER’S CHECK, or CERTIFIED CHECK payable to “THE EMBASSY OF VIETNAM.”

In a few days I will add a links to the 189^th web site of other important information that will be helpful to you in making this trip one you will never forget.

If you have more questions just send me an email Gerry.sandlin@gmail.com.

I want this trip to be enjoyable for everyone.

Gerry Sandlin

189^th Assault Helicopter Company 1966-1967

Credit Card Form for Deposit

BACK TO VIETNAM 2012

Name: ______, _

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Name: ______, _

(Wife) (Last) (First) (Middle)

Name must be the same as on your passport

Address: _ City:

Street or Post Office Box #

State: _____ ZIP Code:

Phone number: Cell Phone:

Email: ______@

Credit Card Information

Name on Credit Card? ______________________________________

Visa Debit Card Number:_____________________________________

Visa Credit Card Number: ____________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________________________________

Master Card Debit Card Number:______________________________

Master Card Credit Card Number: _____________________________

Expiration Date: _____________________________________________

Billing Address: Same as above: Yes No _

Address if different: _ City:

Street or Post Office Box #

State: _____ ZIP Code:

I hereby authorize George DeSerres to use my Debit/Credit Card information listed above to make my deposit for the BACK TO VIETNAM 2012 tour for the amount of $_______.

(If a couple is going the amount should equal a deposit for both).

It is my understanding that the remaining part may be paid by using this same form or that I may pay the remaining part upon arrival in Saigon.

Cost for 13 day land tour, inland airfare, meals as indicated = $1120.00 per person. (Double Occupancy)

Cost for 13 day land tour, inland airfare, meals as indicated = $1720.00 per person. (Single Occupancy)

It is my own reasonability for airfare from the USA to Saigon and back to the USA.

Signature _____________ Date: _

Printed: _____________________________

BACK TO VIETNAM ITINERARY

189th AHC

BACK TO VIETNAM 2012

BACK TO VIETNAM 2012

A once in a life time trip

March 9-21, 2012

You must have a Vietnam VISA to be able to enter the country or the Vietnam Government will send you back on the next plane. There are 3 ways to get a VISA. Your name must be the same on your VISA as your passport.

(1) If you live close to Washington, DC you can go to the Vietnam Embassy or if you live close to San Francisco, CA you can go to the Consulate General of Vietnam and get a VISA in the same day. You can also mail the VISA Application to the above with the appropriate fee and a return envelope.

In a few days I will add a links to the 189th web site of other important information that will be helpful to you in making this trip one you will never forget.

If you have more questions just send me an email Gerry.sandlin@gmail.com.

I want this trip to be enjoyable for everyone.

Gerry Sandlin

189th Assault Helicopter Company 1966-1967

Credit Card Form for Deposit

BACK TO VIETNAM 2012

Name: ______________________, __________________ _______________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Name: ______________________, __________________ _______________

(Wife) (Last) (First) (Middle)

Name must be the same as on your passport

Address: _______________________ City: ______________________

Street or Post Office Box #

State: _________________ ZIP Code: ____________

Phone number: ________________ Cell Phone: ________________

Email: ____________________________@______________________

Credit Card Information

Name on Credit Card? ______________________________________

Visa Debit Card Number:_____________________________________

Visa Credit Card Number: ____________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________________________________

Master Card Debit Card Number:______________________________

Master Card Credit Card Number: _____________________________

Expiration Date: _____________________________________________

Billing Address: Same as above: Yes ____ No _____

Address if different: _______________________ City: ______________________

Street or Post Office Box #

State: _________________ ZIP Code: ____________

I hereby authorize George DeSerres to use my Debit/Credit Card information listed above to make my deposit for the BACK TO VIETNAM 2012 tour for the amount of $_______.

(If a couple is going the amount should equal a deposit for both).

It is my understanding that the remaining part may be paid by using this same form or that I may pay the remaining part upon arrival in Saigon.

Cost for 13 day land tour, inland airfare, meals as indicated = $1120.00 per person. (Double Occupancy)

Cost for 13 day land tour, inland airfare, meals as indicated = $1720.00 per person. (Single Occupancy)

It is my own reasonability for airfare from the USA to Saigon and back to the USA.

Signature _____________________________ Date: _________________

Printed: _____________________________

BACK TO VIETNAM ITINERARY

In a few days I will add a links to the 189^th web site of other important information that will be helpful to you in making this trip one you will never forget.

189^th Assault Helicopter Company 1966-1967

Name: ______, _

Name: ______, _

Address: _ City:

State: _____ ZIP Code:

Phone number: Cell Phone:

Email: ______@

Billing Address: Same as above: Yes No _

Address if different: _ City:

State: _____ ZIP Code:

Signature _____________ Date: _