GRAND TOUR OF INDOCHINA SAPA (1N) HANOI (1N+1N) OVERNIGHT TRAIN(1N+1N)
LUANG PRABANG (3N)
VANG VIENG (2N)
VIENTIANE (1N)
HUE (2N)
DANANG HOI AN (3N)
27 DAYS FROM
$7,490
CU CHI PHNOM PENH (2N) SAIGON (3N)
FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM
PER PERSON
SIEM REAP (3N) OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
MEKONG DELTA
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE OR PERTH
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HALONG BAY (1N)
GRAND TOUR OF INDOCHINA
YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR BECAUSE: It’s perfect for those with more time to explore this magnificent region, covering the highlights of each country, while introducing you to more destinations, more culture and more opportunities to interact with local people.
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Drift on the Mekong Delta See local life in charming Hoi An Marvel at Hue's Imperial Citadel Practice Tai Chi on Halong Bay Witness sacred Takbat Be captivated by Angkor Meet the friendly locals in Sapa
PRICE INCLUDES • 25 breakfasts, 24 lunches & 25 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • Accommodation in quality hotels • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for Australian passport holders PRICE GUIDE • 27 days fully inclusive twin share from $7,490 per person departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth • For departures from other cities, please contact reservations for pricing and details • Single supplement from $1,770; ask about our ‘Willing to Share’ option • Land only (Saigon to Siem Reap): 26 days from $6,190 per person twin share
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Visit this important World War II site, travelling over the Death Railway and exploring Hellfire Pass in stunning northern Thailand. Price based on twin share. Additional flight costs apply.
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DAY 1: FLY AUSTRALIA TO SAIGON Fly to Saigon, Vietnam’s most evocative city for a three-night stay. DAY 2: DISCOVER SAIGON This morning, contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. The exuberant city of Saigon is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Visit the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum. DAY 3: MEKONG DELTA Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palmlined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Lunch on typically Mekong fare. Return to Saigon.
DAY 6: HOI AN AT LEISURE Spend a day at leisure to explore and unwind in this willfully traditional town.
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DAYS 4-5: EXPLORE HOI AN Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. This afternoon take a walking tour of Hoi An including the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the workshop of social enterprise, Reaching Out. The next morning visit the beautiful, rural Tra Que Village.
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Marvel at Angkor’s temples
DAYS 7-8: HUE’S IMPERIAL CITADEL Travel the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Visit the UNESCO Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. The next day explore the imposing Imperial Citadel before seeing Thien Mu Pagoda and cruising along the Perfume River.
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DAY 9: JOURNEY TO HANOI Fly to Hanoi. Vietnam’s capital brings all the charms of the past with a modern buzz in one fast-paced yet refined city. Take an exciting cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and enjoy a Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. DAY 10: HANOI Your morning is at leisure. Later, explore the Museum of Ethnology and Temple of Literature before boarding an overnight train to Sapa. DAYS 11-12: SAPA COUNTRYSIDE Spend the next two days discovering this verdant area of rolling hills and rice terraces exploring colourful markets, minority villages including Cat Cat, and tribal architecture. Board the overnight train back to Hanoi. DAYS 13-14: CRUISE HALONG BAY Arrive back in Hanoi this morning and depart to Halong Bay. Spend two days aboard your comfortable cruise ship sailing amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. Stay overnight on the boat before returning to Hanoi. This evening enjoy the Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam. DAY 15: FLY TO LUANG PRABANG Visit Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. Fly to Luang Prabang. DAY 16: TAKBAT Rise early to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat. Ascend Mt Phousi for city views and visit Wat Xieng Thong. Take to the waters
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of the Mekong to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of miniature Buddhist sculptures that reside within. DAY 17: KUANG SI WATERFALLS This morning visit the National Museum. Marvel at the cascading turquoise waters of the enchanting Kuang Si Waterfalls before returning to Luang Prabang via Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre. DAY 18: TRAVEL TO VANG VIENG Fly to Vientiane and travel to Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape. DAY 19: EXPLORE VANG VIENG Venture into the Tham Chang cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River. DAY 20: DISCOVER VIENTIANE Travel back to Vientiane to visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa, and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Enjoy dinner with a traditional Laos music and dance performance. DAY 21: ROYAL PALACE Fly to Phnom Penh, a city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Today’s visits include the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Later on admire the artefacts of the lovely National Museum. DAY 22: EXPLORE PHNOM PENH Visit the children of the Apsara Arts Association and the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum, later exploring the Russian and Central markets.
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DAY 23: SUNSET OVER ANGKOR Ascend to the hilltop Wat Phnom before transferring to the airport to fly to Siem Reap. Visit the captivating Banteay Srei, before taking a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and view hidden elements of the ancient Khmer water systems. DAY 24: EXPLORE ANGKOR The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Begin at atmospheric Ta Prohm, continuing to Angkor Thom and passing through the South Gate to reach the enigmatic Bayon. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat. This evening enjoy a rollicking performance of the Phare Cambodian Circus. DAY 25: TONLE SAP High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D'Angkor. This evening sit down to dinner and an Apsara dance show. Low Water Season (Mar to Jul) Head to Beng Mealea to explore this mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Drop by Artisan D'Angkor after visiting the floating village of Chong Kneas. This evening sit down to dinner and an Apsara dance show.
P RI CES & DEPART URES 2019 DAT ES 20 Jan - 15 Feb #
$8,090 05 May - 31 May $7,690
03 Feb - 01 Mar # $8,090 18 Aug - 13 Sep
$7,490
24 Feb - 22 Mar
$7,890 01 Sep - 27 Sep
$7,690
10 Mar - 05 Apr
$7,890 22 Sep - 18 Oct
$7,890
31 Mar - 26 Apr
$7,890 13 Oct - 08 Nov
$7,890
21 Apr - 17 May
$7,690 03 Nov - 29 Nov
$7,490
2020 DAT ES 19 Jan - 14 Feb #
$8,490 22 Mar - 17 Apr
$8,290
02 Feb - 28 Feb
$8,490 29 Mar - 24 Apr
$8,290
23 Feb - 20 Mar
$8,290 19 Apr - 15 May
$8,090
08 Mar - 03 Apr
$8,290 03 May - 29 May $8,090
15 Mar - 10 Apr
$8,290
Important note Above prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 15 September 2018 and subject to change. Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2, or may require extra nights pre or post tour accommodation or stopovers at additional cost. # Departure coincides with TET celebrations and sightseeing may be affected. Customary tipping amount of approx. US$160 (AU$216) is paid locally in Vietnam.
DAYS 26-27: FLY SIEM REAP TO AUSTRALIA Enjoy a free morning before transferring to the airport for your flight back to Australia, arriving the same or following day.
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