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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: Siemreap 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 (2009 - 2010)
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.
Price Includes (The prices shown are 'per person')
Price Does Not Include
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 . 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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