Indochina Vacation: Explore Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia20 Days from $4,169, including air. |
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Until recently, Indochina had been virtually closed to Western visitors. Now you can explore this fascinating region, rich in ancient art and culture, and get a glimpse of Asia long forgotten elsewhere. Start off in bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), where noodle shops, motor scooters and people in conical farmers’ hats vie for space. Fly to Hue and Danang – the cultural heart of Vietnam. Take a boat cruise on Halong Bay, recently declared a World Heritage area, and see the French colonial architecture in Hanoi. Your next stop is Laos, where you visit the quaint city of Luang Prabang, take a cruise on the Mekong River and visit the capital, Vientiane. Cambodia, an ancient Kingdom, is where the fabulous Angkor Wat is located. Spend a few days here to better appreciate the wonders of this awesome 12th century temple complex, undoubtedly the highlight of your trip. |
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Your Treasures of Indochina trip includes:
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Day 1 Fly from Los Angeles, Las Vegas or San Francisco across the Pacific Ocean to Vietnam Day 2 Arrive late this afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Your accommodations will be at the Omni Hotel (Gold Category) or at the Prince Hotel (Silver Category). Day 3 Visit Tien Hau Pagoda, the former Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral before flying to Hue, the previous royal capital with its Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City, reserved for the Emperor. Day 4 A morning boat trip on the Perfume River takes you to the lovely Thien Mu Pagoda and on to the imposing Minh Mang Tomb. Visit the Tu Duc Tomb and pass by local villages on the way back. Day 5 Enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive along the coastal road to Danang, passing spectacular mountain scenery, idyllic beaches and quaint villages on the way. Visit the temples on Marble Mountain and the historic trading town of Hoi An. Day 6 Fly from Danang to Hanoi and continue by road to Haiphong, North Vietnam's largest seaport and gateway to Halong Bay. Day 7 Take an extended cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay, which has more than 1,000 limestone pinnacles rising from the sea, many with an intricate system of caves and grottos. The area is so pretty that it was declared to be a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Drive back to Hanoi later today. Your accommodations at Hanoi will be at the Nikko Hotel (Gold Category) or at the Fortuna Hotel (Silver Category). Day 8 Discover some of the sights of Hanoi this morning, including the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. This evening you will be treated to a water puppet show. Day 9 Fly from Hanoi to Vientiane, Laos arriving around noon. After a brief rest visit the temples of Wat Sisaket, Wat Hopha Keo and That Luang. Day 10 Early this morning fly to Luang Prabang, the former residence of the royal family. Sightseeing will include the beautiful temples of Wat Visun, Wat Prabat and Wat Xieng Thong. Day 11 Travel by boat upstream on the Mekong River for about 2 hours until you reach the famous Pak Ou caves containing thousands of Buddha images. Enjoy lunch in the jungle before returning to Luang Prabang. Day 12 An excursion to the picturesque Kuang Si waterfalls and the K'hmu village is your program for today. Day 13 After visiting the National Museum in the former royal palace, fly back to Laos' capital, Vientiane, where the afternoon is at your leisure to spend as you wish. Day 14 Early this afternoon fly from Vientiane to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Visit the Silver Pagoda and the impressive Royal Palace. Day 15 Fly to Siem Reap, gateway to the fabulous Khmer temples now standing in ruin in the jungles of Angkor. Spend the day exploring the impressive 12th century monuments of Angkor Wat and the former royal city of Angkor Thom. Day 16 Explore more of the Angkor conservation area today, with visits to the temples of Ta Phrom, Ta Keo and more. Day 17 Today is free to do as you please. You might wish to visit some more temples on your own or simply relax at your hotel. Day 18 Leave Siem Reap this morning and fly directly to Singapore - from ancient Asia to New Asia! Day 19 You have a free day to explore Singapore on your own, using an unlimited ride pass (included in your package) on the tourist trolley, which takes you to all the main sights of this lovely city. Day 20 A free morning to spend as you wish - perhaps some last minute shopping or checking out another facet of this interesting city, which offers much more than what meets the eye! Later this afternoon fly back to the US, arriving the same evening. |
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