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Day
1 Saigon Upon
arrival in Saigon you will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred
to your hotel for check in and tour briefing. If time permits, we'll make a walking
tour around downtown Saigon,the biggest city in Vietnam. Overnight in Saigon.
Day
2 Saigon Our
morning tour of Saigon city includes the legendary network of underground combat
tunnels in Cu Chi and the Caodai Sect. noon services at the opulent
Holy See Temple in Tay Ninh. Later we drive to Cho Lon - the thriving commercial
hub called Saigon's China Town -where you can visit Thien Hau pagoda. We
also visit the Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the Notre Dame
Cathedral - the best of the city's architectural landmarks. Later we have
the opportunity for some souvenir shopping in downtown Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
(B) Day
3 Saigon - Mekong Delta This
morning we journey to Vinhlong in the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Along the way we visit the traditional floating market of Cai Be
and then take a fascinating walk through orchards of mangoes, coconuts and bananas.
Continuing
on our journey we paddle our sampan to the beautiful Binh Hoa
Phuoc Island and sample exotic fruits of the region before driving back to
Saigon. Overnight in Saigon. (B, L) . Day
4 Saigon - Danang - Hoian We
take a morning flight to Danang and see the Cham museum, Marble Mountains
and the China Beach. We then drive some 30km south to Hoian. The remainder
of the day we explore Hoian town. Wander its peaceful narrow streets, view the
centuries-old architecture which combines influences from the many exotic trading
communities that traded in Hoian. Late afternoon, we have the opportunity to take
a boat ride down the Thu Bon River or relaxing on the beautiful sandy
beach of Cua Dai. Overnight in Hoian. (B) Day
5 Hoian - Hue Leaving
behind the peaceful atmosphere of Hoian we travel north, passing the beautiful
Hai Van Pass and stopping at the scenic Lang Co Beach en route to
Hue. Arriving Hue, we settle into our hotel and enjoy the hotel's amenities till
dinner, which is served 'royal style'. Overnight in Hue. (B, L) Day
6 Hue This
morning we take a boat trip along the serene Perfume River to visit
Thien Mu pagoda, the most revered Buddhist site in Central Vietnam. We
move on to the mausoleum of Tu Duc which is situated on a serene hill and
is a life-size palace for the Emperor in his after-life. In the afternoon, we
visit the Royal Citadel Cultural Heritage site and the bustling Dong
Ba market full of exotic sights and sounds. Overnight in Hue. (B, L) Day
7 Hue- Hanoi Morning
flight to Hanoi, where we will be greeted upon arrival and transferred to your
hotel in the city of the Rising Dragon, the cultural and political heart of Vietnam.
Afternoon, we explore the main downtown areas of Hanoi on 'cyclo' transportation.
Evening is highlighted by a wonderful water puppet performance, which is
a traditional form of Vietnamese art. Overnight in Hanoi. (B) Day
8 Hanoi - Halong Today
we journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay. We shall
spend the afternoon cruising the bay's 3,000 magnificent limestone islets, visiting
a cavern filled with rock marvels and rowing into tranquil lagoon. If the temperature
is favourable we can enjoy a swim in the opal water caressing Titov Island.
We spend overnight on board the deluxe junk in Halong Bay (B, L, D) Day
9 Halong-Hanoi
TAfter breakfast
we continue cruising amongst the thousands of limestone islets of Halong bay,
Vietnam's most spectacular natural scenery before returning to Hanoi. Rest of
the day at leisure.(B) Day
10 Halong-Hanoi
Today we continue exploring Hanoi, taking in the city's outstanding tourist sites
such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Single Pillar Pagoda, West Lake
and the Temple of Literature. We also have an opportunity to gain an insight
into the city's culture and even learn calligraphy. Our tour proceeds to
the Museum of Ethnology where we can further understand the country's ethnic
cultural diversities. Finally, we take a walking tour to explore the lively streets
in the old quarter of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. (B) Day
11 Hanoi - Luang Prabang (LAOS) We
fly to Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage city in Laos. Meet up with your new
guide at the airport and tour this fascinating city. Luang Prabang is perhaps
the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm
of this town's splendid scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful
places to visit in Laos. This afternoon, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat
Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then climb up to the
top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded
stupa as well as the beautiful sunset view. We then explore the iridescent Night
Market, admiring a lovely selection of handmade textiles and silver wares.
Overnight in Luang Prabang (B) Day
12 Luang Prabang Today,
we tour the city's oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong
with its roofs sweeping down to the ground. We then embark on a cruise
upstream on the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two
linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various
shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. We also visit the village of Ban
Xanghai which producing the wine called "On The Rock". Later we travel to
see the skills of the hand weaving women in the village of Ban Phanom.
Overnight in Luang Prabang (B) Day
13 Luang Prabang An
early start today will bring about the fantastic opportunity to participate in
the unique daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings
of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from devout residents. We will then visit some
villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene, before
the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall. The fall offers a chance to cool off
with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or to walk along the forest trails.
We continue to Ban Xangkhong, the village well known for its Saa (jute)
Paper. Return to the city for overnight stay. (B) Day
14 Luang Prabang - Vientiane Before
the noon flight to Vientinane, we visit the National Museum housed in the
former Royal Palace and see a lovely collection of the artifact from the
last royal family. In the afternoon, we have an overview tour around the
colonial area and to the Friendship Bridge in Vientiane. Overnight
in Vientiane. (B) Day
15 Vientiane A
full day touring of the city's major sights including: Wat Sisaket with
thousands of miniature Buddha statues, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo,
sacred That Luang Stupa, the central market and the Revolutionary Museum.
Overnight in Vientiane. (B) Day
16 Vientiane-Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Board a morning flight to Phnom Penh and have a city tour visit the main sites
in this historic city including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National
Museum and the Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B) Day
17 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Early this morning we take a fast speed boat to Siem Reap, downstream
along the Mekong River. This memorable journey takes about 5 hours. In
the afternoon we will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of Bayon,
Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of Leper King. Later we can
hike up Bakheng Hill to see the magnificent sunset disappearing behind the Angkor
temples. Dinner with Apsara dancers. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B) Day
18 Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Today
we continue exploring the ancient city and temples of Angkor Thom. This
afternoon we'll visit the epic Angkor Wat complex, the wonderful 8th -13th
century remains of a now disappeared civilization. The splendid Temple of Angkor,
partially annihilated by invading armies and hidden for centuries by the forest
is remarkable for its powerful architecture and magical presence. Overnight in
Siem Reap. (B) Day
19 Siem Reap - Departure Morning
visit to Pour Krom, walking through the lovely village to see local life.
Continue to the Les Artisans d'Angkor, the rebirth of Khmer Arts, before
going to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Small
Group Departure Dates & Price
| Ref |
Weekly
Departure Dates | Twin
share (£) | Single
supplement (£) | |
MI |
Oct
09 - August 2010 | 2045 |
530 |
| MI |
Sept - December 2010 | 2135 |
590 |
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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
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Includes (The
prices shown are 'per person') - All
flights within Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- 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.
-
Air conditioned transportation and bottle water on coach.
Price
Does Not Include - International
flights from UK.
- Visa
fee (please go to Visa
Service 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. Meals:
As stated in itinerary, B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner Other
operation fact: Arrival
airport Saigon, departure airport Siem Reap. Magical
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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.
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