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For a full 15
days, you will experience all the splendour that is Indochina; from
Hanoi, Vietnam, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Discover Vietnam’s natural
beauty with a cruise in Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, where you
will see many of the diverse islands and experience the traditional
routines of those people inhabiting remote regions. The influence of
the outside world has left many footprints on this land and a
cross-section of its history can be seen in Hoi An, a World Heritage
Site, and the My Son complex that contains many Hindu relics. We walk
through the underground tunnels of Cu Chi near Ho Chi Minh City, where
10, 000 people lived during the war; and gaze upon the 400-year-old
Japanese Covered Bridge along the Thu Bon River. We head into Cambodia
to see many attractions of antiquity, including Angkor Wat, one of the
most famous religious structures in the world. Everything you have
experienced during this tour will finally begin to soak in as you wrap
everything up with a wander through a busy market in Thailand’s
capital, Bangkok.
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View Itinerary (USD)
Land only Price: 6,158 USD
For departure dates, prices from specific gateways and single supplement costs, please refer to final page of itinerary.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Halong Bay: Overnight
Huong Hai Junk Cruise;
Hanoi city tour;
Charming, historic Hoi An;
Saigon & Cu Chi tunnel complex;
Mekong Delta boat trip;
Superlative Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom
WEATHER/SEASONALITY
Our tours in SE Asia operate during the cooler, drier time of year,
Nov-Apr. That said, however, the entire region experiences a warm-hot
tropical climate with humidity and a chance of rain showers at any
time. Inland regions can experience extreme heat, especially Feb-Apr,
when it is also very dry and landscapes are brown. Coastal
regions-Central Vietnam, Halong Bay-are cooled by sea breezes. Hanoi &
Northern Vietnam can be downright cold and damp, especially late
Nov-Jan. Overall you should prepare for warm, sticky weather with the
possibility of rain and some chilly nights / mornings in a few
locales.
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
CONDITIONS
Land transport throughout will be by private air-conditioned bus. Most
of the driving days are not long, usually no more than four hours,
though Hoi An to Saigon is a full day of travel. Road conditions are
generally not good and progress can be slow. Boats are used at various
points in the itinerary, and vary from converted trawlers to small
riverboats. Internal flights via scheduled regional carriers. The tour
is not strenuous though it is busy; you must be steady on your feet
and be able to endure some heat and full days. We have numerous
walking tours and visit several sites that are LARGE with steps and
uneven surfaces. Porters are available at hotels and internal
airports.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels used on tour are modern, comfortable, well-located,
air-conditioned, 5-star properties with international standard
services and amenities. Single rooms are possibly smaller than twins.
Most hotels provide complimentary purified drinking water. Most hotels
have swimming pools. HUONG HAI JUNK: The Huong Hai junks are unique,
`antique' (replica) accommodations that are scrupulously clean,
fully-crewed and comfortable. Our junk/s are large and luxurious
seven-cabin boats with private bath, air conditioning and fan, and
plenty of deck space.
STAFF & SUPPORT
Tour Leader throughout, local drivers, local guides at various
locations.
MEALS & INCLUSIONS
Breakfast and dinner (at local restaurants and some hotels) are
included daily; some lunches. Bottled water, local beers and house
wines, tea / coffee. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and
entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary.
Gratuities for drivers, junk crew, restaurant staff, porters, local
guides. Airport transfers.
EXCLUSIONS
Tour Leader gratuities, some lunches / dinners, premium liquors &
wines (at meal times), personal items (phone, laundry, etc),
international (if applicable) air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions
referenced as 'optional'. Optional trip cancellation insurance. Our
post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not
included meals, visas and locally paid departure taxes. |
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Adventures Abroad
Worldwide Travel Ltd.
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