Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (Sept. 25 - Oct. 15, 2008)
At A Glance
- Each stop on this trip is a highlight!
- Explore UNESCO-protected sites: Halong Bay and Hoi An (Vietnam), the temples of Angkor (Cambodia), and Luang Prabang (Laos)
- Slow down and absorb the ambiance of Asia on expertly guided tours - on foot, by boat in the Mekong Delta and on Halong Bay, and even by cycle-rickshaw in Hanoi!
- Stay in deluxe accommodations carefully chosen for their location, ambiance, and services.
- Travel by boat up the Mekong River in Laos to a unique full-service tented lodge -- a special chance to experience the peace of rural Laos and learn about the Lao people.
- Two local guides are with the group for key tours so you get the most from your trip.
Brief Itinerary
Sept. 25/26/27: depart late on Sept. 25. Cross the International Dateline; land in HANOI on Sept. 27. Afternoon cyclerickshaw tour of Old Hanoi and special water puppet performance (Nikko Hanoi, 1nt, L, D)
Sept. 28 HALONG BAY: Overnight cruise on board a converted paddle steamer. (Emeraude Cruise, 1nt, B/L/D)
Sept. 29 & 30: HANOI: return to Hanoi via Bac Trang village, known for its pottery. Tour key sites of the past and present: Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, etc. Afternoon at leisure. (Nikko Hanoi, 2nts, 2B/2L/2D)
Oct. 1/2/3: DANANG & HOI AN: Fly to Danang; visit the Cham Museum; 30-minute drive to Hoi An. Bicycle tour to a village, walking tour, and full day at leisure. (Life Resort, 3nts, 3B/2L/1D)
Oct. 4/5: MEKONG DELTA: Fly to “Saigon”, drive to the Delta. Cruise the waterways; visit a floating market and more. (Victoria Can Tho, 2 nts, 2B/2L/2D)
Oct. 6/7: SAIGON: Cyclo tour of Chinatown, tour Siagon, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels; afternoon at leisure (Majestic Saigon 2nts; 2B/1L/1D)
Oct. 8/9/10: SIEM REAP: Tour the famous temples of Angkor and the town of Siem Reap. (Angkor Village Hotel, 3nts, 3B/2L/2D)
Oct. 11/12/13/14: LUANG PRABANG: River trip to a village & Pak Ou Caves to stay at a full-service tented lodge; learn about rural
culture. Tour the main sites of Luang Prabang; afternoon at leisure. (Villa Maly, 3nts; Kamu Lodge, 1nt; 4B/2L/3D)
Oct. 15: HOMEWARD BOUND: Fly home or extend your adventure! (B)
Cost
From Hanoi:
- CA$ 5,479
- Single supplement: CA$1,789
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Sept. 17, 2007). While not expected, itinerary, accommodation, and prices are subject to change.
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