Day
1 Hanoi
Upon arrive into Hanoi you will be met by our representative and
transferred to your hotel for check in. Depending upon your flight
arrival time (and jetlag) we may have time for a short Orientation
tour of Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi (D).
Day
2 Halong Bay
Today we leave our hotel to visit the majestic Halong Bay, where
upon arrival we board our boat for a leisurely cruise around the
bay areas exploring the many islands, inlets and caves, including
the unique Thien Cung cave. Following our cruise around the bay
we transfer back to our hotel in Hanoi. (B/L)
Day
3 Hanoi City Tour
We
are met by our tour guide in our hotel and start a fascinating city
tour of Hanoi. Our tour includes visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
and his former home built on stilts, One pillar pagoda
and the Temple of Literature which was built in 1070. We
take a trip to the impressive Museum of Ethnology, dedicated
to 54 ethnic groups who live in Vietnam.
Later
we enjoy a cyclo ride to the Hanoi Old Quarter. In
the old days, each street in the old quarter bore the name of the
product sold, ie "Shoe Street," "Noodle Street," etc. Leaving the
cyclo tour, you will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in the middle
of the city and visit Ngoc Son pagoda. After the tour we
will attend a traditional Water Puppets Show in the theater
near the lake. Overnight in Hanoi. (B/L)
Day
4: Hanoi - Hue
We
have a few hours free after breakfast prior to our transfer to the
airport for the flight to Hue. Upon arrival you will be met and
transferred to your hotel in Hue. Following a short break to unpack
etc we will commence our tour to see the Imperial Citadel and
Thai Hoa Palace which is an impressive complex, first built
in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. In the
evening we have a special 'Royal' dinner together with seeing
a traditional Vietnamese cultural show. Overnight in Hue
(B/D)
Day
5
: Hue - Hoi An
Today
we take a boat ride on the Perfume River and visit
some of the interesting sites of Hue including the Thien Mu pagoda
located on the southwest bank of the river. We also see the magnificence
and formality of King Minh Mang tomb' which its architectural
designed to blend into its natural surroundings. In the afternoon
we transfer to the ancient town of Hoi An, which is a UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage location due to its historic splendor. Overnight
in Hoi An (B/L)
Day
6:
Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary
Together
with our tour guide we take a stroll around the fascinating town
of Hoian, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery
Museum, Tan Ky old house, silk street and the Chinese
areas of Hoian, with its many Chinese style temples and pagodas.
In the afternoon we visit Myson Sanctuary which is another
World Cultural Heritage site before returning back to Hoian in the
late afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An (B/L)
Day
7:
Danang - Saigon
After
breakfast transfer to the airport in Danang for your flight to Saigon.
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. In the
afternoon we will explore Saigon and visit the Reunification
Palace, Historic Post Office building and the
Notre Dame Cathedral which is one of the cities major landmarks
built between 1877 and 1883. Lastly we will visit the War Remains
Museum, where you can learn about Vietnam War. Overnight in
Saigon.(B/D)
Day
8:
Saigon - Phnom pen
Free
at leisure in Saigon for shopping or sightseeing until your time
to transfer to the airport for your flight departure to Phnom Pen,
Cambodia. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your
hotel. Later we will visit the historic temples of Wat Phnom
and Wat Ounalom, which is now the center of Cambodian Buddhism.
Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B/D)
Day
9: Phnompenh - Siemreap - Angkor Wat
After
breakfast at your hotel, transfer to airport for a short flight
to Siem Reap. Meet your guide at the airport and start your tour
of Siem Reap visiting the Floating village. In the afternoon
visit the magnificent Angkor Wat and later view the sunset
from Bakheng Hill. In the evening enjoy dinner and traditional
show performance at a local restaurant. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
(B/L)
Day
10: Siem reap
Our
guide will met you at your hotel and we will have a tour of Angkor
Thom including visiting: Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Terrace
Elephant & Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon
we visit Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Ta Som and Pre Rup temple.
Evening dinner including traditional Cham show Overnight in Siem
Reap. (B/D)
Day
11: Siem reap
Todays
tour includes visiting the pinkish sand stone temple of Banteay
Srey and Banteay Samre temple. In the afternoon we continue
to explore the monuments of "Petit Circuit" including Prasat
Kranvan, Banteay Kdei, Takeo and Ta Promh. Overnight
in Siem Reap. (B/L)
Day
12: Siemreap - Vientiane (Laos)
Free
time before your transfer to the airport for the flight to Vientiane.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. We will
then taking a city sightseeing tour including visiting That Luang
and Wat Phra Keo, the original home of the emerald Buddha.
Overnight in Vientiane. (B/L)
Day
13: Vientiane - Luang Prabang
After
breakfast transfer to the airport for the short flight to palm drenched
Luang Prabang, the cultural heartland of Laos and arguably one of
Asia's most serenely beautiful cities. Cruise the Mekong River
to the mysterious Buddha filled caves of Pak-Ou. Visit some
of the small fishing communities that thrive on the banks of the
Mekong. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B/D)
Day
14 Departure
At
leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight. (B)
Small
Group Departure Dates & Price
Ref
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Departure
Dates
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Twin
share (£)
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Single
supplement (£)
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EI
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Weekly
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1685
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260
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Prices
are based upon a small group tour excluding international flights
from UK. As an agent for airline consolidators, we can obtain your
international flights at a competitive rate to suit your preferred
departure date. Contact
us to discuss your requirements.
Hotel
upgrade to 5-Star is available and private tailor-made tours can
also be arranged.
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Price
Includes (The
prices shown are 'per person')
- All
flights within Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
- All
airport/hotel transfers where specified (private transfer).
- Selections
of superior/deluxe (generally 4 star)
- Sightseeing
tours including entrance fee by professional English-speaking
tour guide.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Mini
Water provided on coach
-
Air conditioned transportation
Price
Does Not Include
- International
flight at beginning and end of tour.
- Visa
letter of ariival fee (please contact us for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
- Tip
for driver and Guide.
Flights:
International return flight are not included in the package, however
as an agent for many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain
flights at competitive rate and in various class, such as BA, Singapore
Airline, Vietnam Airline, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc.
Please ask for more details at the time of your booking.
Accommodation
for this tour: Carefully selected 4 star hotels. For
details of our hotel collection, please visit 'Accommodation' page
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Meals:
As stated in itinerary, B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner
Other
operation fact:
Arrival
airport Hanoi, departure airport Luang Prabang.
Magical
Indochina is a specialist operator who arrange small group tours
(maximum group size 15) made up of friends, families, and like-minded
people of different ages and background. We aim to create a special
holiday for you to integrate important values of local culture,
nature and people. Also unlike many companies we do not cancel tours
and Guaranteed Departure based upon minimum 2 people.
The itinerary
is designed according to the most updated information of the flight
available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are
visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to
local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary
highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day.
Further places of interest may be visited during your stay, which
will provide unique ethnic and cultural handcraft shopping opportunities.
We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although
we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please
refer to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.
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