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Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong 18/20 Day Itinerary Hanoi > Siem Reap Extend your stay
Enrich: After attending a customary performance of Hanoi’s famous Water Puppets, learn the secrets behind the show thanks to your special backstage pass. Meals: B.D
Day 03 Enquire about adding a Sapa extension before the start of this itinerary. Details see page 98.
Day 01
Hanoi
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Welcome to Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special Stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole. Meals: D
Day 02
Hanoi
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Freechoice: Visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, or visit the ancient village of Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery community. Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum, including a visit to the Temple of Literature. Enjoy a “green” electric car tour through the old quarter.
Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise
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Journey to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for a two night Special Stay cruise through the picturesque waters of this World Heritage-listed icon. Meals: B.L.D
Day 04
Halong Bay Cruise
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Begin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising deeper into the National Park, try some kayaking, explore a cave and discover Cat Ba Island. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Exclusive to Scenic guests on board, enjoy a wine tasting framed by the Karst Islands at sunset. Meals: B.L.D
Day 05
Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi
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Relax during your morning cruising before returning to
Hanoi for a Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole and undertake a historical bunker tour at the hotel. Freechoice: Tonight enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, or dine at the La Terrace at Sofitel. Alternatively, taste fine French cuisine at La Table Hanoia. Meals: B.L.D
Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise
Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City After a morning at leisure, fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Relax for the next two nights at the Caravelle Saigon. Meals: B.D
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: B.L.D
Day 08
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Day 07
At Home Saigon, experience a home cooked, Vietnamese style meal in a French colonial house. Alternatively experience the street food and bars of Saigon on your ‘Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep tour’, or at your hotel, dine on international fare at Nineteen Restaurant.
Discover Vietnam’s modern history through a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Later travel to My Tho to board Scenic Spirit. Meals: B.L.D
Days 09-14/16
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Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about Mekong River Cruise the underground labyrinth of wartime passageways. After lunch, stop for some bargaining at Ben Thanh Market. Freechoice: Enjoy a tandem Vespa street food tour of Saigon, or dine in the dark at a restaurant dedicated Choose to cruise the to helping the blind and Mekong River on a seven or visually impaired community. nine-night cruise. Refer to the full seven-night cruise itinerary on page 46 and nine-night cruise itinerary on page 52.
Day 15/17
Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap
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Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, your three night Special Stay. Tonight enjoy premium seating at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: B.L
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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