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vietnam and cambodia in style
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (Hanoi to Siem Reap)
Highlights:
Cruise in comfort across enchanting Halong Bay, Awake amidst awe-inspiring karst scenery, Tour the imperial tombs and temples of Hue, Experience the old-world air of Hoi An, Enjoy an idyllic beach break along the coast, Have a spiritual moment in the Thien Hau Temple, Explore the amazing temples of Angkor
Trip Code:
VAB
Price:
Prices from USD $3090
Valid for departures 1JAN08-30SEP08
Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia in Style with one of the following options. Please see trip notes for more information.
Surcharges Apply for Xmas and New Year periods as well as some local festival times.
Prices quoted for:
1. Nha Trang Beach Stay at Ana Mandara
Other options available:
Upgraded Nha Trang Beach Stay at Evason Hideaway
Quy Nhon Beach Stay at Life Resort
Hoi An Beach Stay at Victoria Resort
Hoi An Extension at Life Resort
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Enjoy the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia on this classic independent adventure. Travelling from the limestone karsts of Halong Bay all the way across to the awe-inspiring ruins of Angkor, you can be sure of amazing sights around every corner. Excellent hotels with great facilities, easygoing travelling and knowledgeable private guides complete this Indochina escape.
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meals included: 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
transport: Plane, minibus, private vehicle, boat, walking
accommodation: Resorts/hotels (13 nts), sailing junk (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $450 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes: 1. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included, please advise of flight details at least 14 days in advance. 2. First class and deluxe hotels and resorts used
Day 1 Hanoi
Wander among the French-colonial architecture and vibrant city markets that make Vietnam's capital so special.
Day 2 Halong Bay
Jump aboard a traditional wooden junk and cruise magnificent Halong Bay. Sit back and enjoy the overnight boat trip, sampling delicious local food while sailing past thousands of limestone rock formations.
Day 3 Hanoi
Return to Hanoi via a ceramics village, where traditional blue and white pottery can be browsed or bought. This evening, enjoy a night of laughter at the water puppet theatre.
Days 4-5 Hue
A private tour of the former imperial capital includes a boat trip on the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda, exploration of the Imperial Citadel as well as the serene tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
Days 6-7 Hoi An
Travel via the scenic Hai Van Pass to the delightful town of Hoi An. It's worth an early rise just to watch the animated bargaining at the local morning market - a fantastic insight into daily life.
Days 8-9 Nha Trang
Indulge in an idyllic beach break on the central Vietnamese coast at Nha Trang, Quy Nhon or Hoi An - choose from five equally luxurious options.
Days 10-11 Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the Chinese architectural masterpiece that is the Binh Tay Market, have a spiritual moment in the Thien Hau Temple and watch artisans at work in a lacquerware workshop. A private tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels is a chance to imagine life as a Viet Minh soldier.
Days 12-15 Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat
Just a stone's throw from Siem Reap are the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor. Enter through the imposing South Gate, see sunrise over Angkor Wat, inspect the exquisite bas-reliefs of Banteay Srei and experience the ambience of Ta Prohm, a temple deliberately left to the ravages of the jungle.
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
I loved the trip though have a few commnets. I was with a group of 5 total (including me) and we'd decided not to go to Na Trang. When that was deleted from the itinerary, we were advised to do 4 days in Hoi An. I'd have preferred more time and Hanoi and Saigon. Hoi An is lovely, but 4 days is too much time there.
Jacqueline Green
Good trip overall. Excellent accommodations and very good guides. But we were poorly advised as to how to apportion our days. We needed more time in the cities and less time in Hue and Hoi An. That was a bummer.
Joan Harrison
our hotel booking was changed after we arrived in Vietnam and instead of staying in a hotel ^selected for charm or the best available ^as per blurb we were put in a hotel my children described as dank and I got flea bites.This was not Vietnam in style!We have complained but really have not had a satisfactory answer.We would have been happy with a hotel change if we had been given something of similar standard.Our stay in HCHM was spoilt by the fact that we didnt ever want to return to our hotel.The rest of our trip and hotels were great and we had fantastic guides.If you are booking this holiday do it with caution as I had checked and thought I knew exactly where we staying in Vietnam.WRONG.
Jenny Weeks
Excellent trip - a couple problems that could have easily been avoided by my helpful suggestions below
Cindy Ferrara
We enjoyed the trip very much. Overall it exceeded our expectations in terms of accommodation. We thought the guides we spent the most time with (Hue/Hoi An and Angkor) could