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Itinerary
Day
1: Arrive Siem Reap; Siem Reap city tour (Road)
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temple
complex, transfer to hotel and check in. After that, begin
exploring the magnificent temples of Angkor including Angkor
Wat, the south gate of Angkor Thom and the Bayon. The day
concludes with a panorama view of the dramatic sunset from
the summit of Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day
2: Siem Reap city tour (Road)
Continue exploration with a visit to mystical Ta Prohm where
its original structure, embraced by overgrown roots of giant
fig trees, have been preserved by archeologists as an
example of what the entire Angkor complex may have looked
like when it was first rediscovered. Other temples in the
area include Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon, Bantey Kdei
and Srah Srang.
Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)
Day
3: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (Air)
Morning sightseeing includes Roluos group of
monuments, Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup
temples. Late afternoon flight to Phnom Penh and transfer to
hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B)
Day
4 : Phnom Penh city tour (Road)
City tour includes the National Museum, Silver
Pagoda, Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, and Toul Sleng Museum of
Genocidal Crime (please be warned that the display are
graphic in nature). Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B)
Day
5 : Phnom Penh – Saigon (Air); Saigon city tour (Road)
Morning flight to Saigon and transfer to hotel.
City tour highlights include the former Presidential Palace,
the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Chinese district of Cholon with the herbal market located
along Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street. Overnight in Saigon. (B)
Day
6 : Saigon – Tay Ninh and Cu Chi – Saigon (Road)
Drive 170 km to Tay Ninh, located near the
Cambodian border and birthplace of the Cao Dai religion.
Visit the Great Cao Dai Temple and observe the noontime
prayer as priests dressed in colorful robes and their
followers chant below the "All Seeing Eye."
Continue to the famous Cu Chi tunnel to explore the amazing
underground tunnel system built by Vietnamese guerilla
fighters during the war. On the way back visit a rice paper
making factory in Cu Chi district before heading home.
Overnight in Saigon. (B)
Day
7 : Saigon – Danang (Air); Danang – Hoi An (Road)
Morning transfer to the airport for a 1-hour
flight to Danang with an immediate visit to Marble Mountain
and China Beach before driving another 30 km to Hoi An. A
former international trading port during the 17-18th
century, Hoi An is a charming small town with an eccentric
mix of western and eastern-influenced architecture. Take a
walking tour on its narrow cobblestone streets visiting
former merchants’ houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400-year
old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful bazaar.
Overnight in Hoi An. (B)
Day
8 : Hoi An – Hue (Road)
Drive 2 _ hours to Hue via scenic Hai Van Pass
where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline can be
viewed at the summit before descending pass the fishing
village of Lang Co. The former imperial city of Hue offers
an insightful look into its regal past with visits to
Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most revered religious
monument. Overnight in Hue. (B)
Day
9 : Hue city tour (Road); Hue – Hanoi (Air); Hanoi city
(Road)
Morning sightseeing of the Royal Tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh
and Tu Duc before late morning flight to Hanoi. After lunch,
begin a tour of this charming capital city visiting the One
Pillar Pagoda, Fine Arts Museum, Temple of Literature, Lake
of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter of "36
streets of 36 wares." This evening enjoy a traditional
performance by Hanoi’s famed water puppet troupe.
Overnight in Hanoi. (B)
Day
10 : Hanoi further city tour (Road)
Morning visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,
museum, house and the One Pillar Pagoda. Optional visit to
the ceramic making village of Bat Trang or free time for
individual exploration. Overnight in Hanoi. (B)
Day
11 : Hanoi – Vientiane (Air); Vientiane city tour (Road)
Morning transfer to the Noi Bai Airport for a
2–hour flight to Vientiane, the sleepy capital of Laos.
Afternoon city tour include visits to Wat Sisaket, Wat
Prakeo (which once enshrined the Emerald Buddha now in
Bangkok), the sacred That Luang Monument and Patousai
Monument. Overnight in Vientiane. (B)
Day
12 :Vientiane – Luang Prabang (Air)
Transfer to Wattay Airport for a 35-minute flight
to the northern mountain kingdom of Luang Prabang. An
afternoon city tour includes a visit to the former Royal
Palace and several of Luang Prabang’s revered temples
including Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, and Wat Visun. Climb to
the top of Mount Phousi for a spectacular sunset view over
the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day
13 : Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang (Boat)
Travel on a long-tailed boat on the Mekong River
to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves where hundreds of
gilded and wooden Buddha statues are housed inside a
towering limestone cliff. After a picnic lunch on the banks
of the Nam Ou River, visit the riverside village of Ban Hang
Sae to observe the making of rice wine and a textile weaving
demonstration. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day
14 : Luang Prabang – Vientiane (Air)
Morning visit to the local market with free time
for last minute shopping before flight to Vientiane for
onward departure. (B)
NOTE:
Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on
road conditions and room availability.
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people)
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Standard
Class ** |
First
Class *** |
Superior
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Departure
dates:
2005
& 2006:
03 & 27 Jan , 14 & 25 Feb , 16 & 25 Mar , 19
& 28 Apr , 13 & 27 May . 15 & 30 Jun , 12 &
29 Jul , 17 & 26 Aug ,16 & 30 Sept , 18 & 28 Oct
, 12 & 25 Nov , 16 & 30 Dec.
Note:
+
During peak periods, this hotel applies a surcharge not
included in this quotation. Such surcharge will be added to
the quote at time of confirmation!.
+
Minor
program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road
conditions and room availability
.Etc...
Hotels
available: Standard
, First, Superior , Deluxe
Included Services:
- Accommodation
in shared
twin rooms with daily breakfast
- All
private transfers and tours with English/French speaking
guide
- Transportation
by air-conditioned van/minibus/coach
- Boat
trips (as specified)
- Domestic
air tickets REP-PNH, SGN-DAD, HUI-HAN, VTE-LPQ-VTE and
International Flights PNH-SGN, HAN-VTE (Note:
airfare is subject to increase without prior notice)
- Entrance
fees, Service charges, room tax and baggage handling
Not
Included:
- Visa
fees
- International
flights to reach/depart destination and any other
flights not specifically mentioned as included
- Optional
tours and other
tours & meals than mentioned in the program
- Airport
taxes
- Expenditure
of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and
laundry etc.
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