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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
18 days (Hanoi to Bangkok)
Highlights:
Soak up the atmosphere of Hanoi, Cruise Halong Bay, Visit the imperial relics of Hue, Chill out in charming Hoi An, Discover a slower pace of life in the Mekong Delta, Revisit Cambodia's past in Phnom Penh, See the incredible temples of Angkor, Experience exciting Bangkok
Trip Code:
VSK
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $1320
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
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Join us as we journey into the heart and soul of Indochina. Starting off in Vietnam, visit the cave shrines of Halong Bay, step back into the world of the country's last emperors in Hue, soak up the old-world charm of Hoi An and stand in awe of the endless energy of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, discover the country's fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh's heaving streets and in the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor - this is a fantastic trip that has the best of both countries covered.
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meals included:
9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
transport: Plane, train, minibus, boat, cyclo
accommodation: Hotels (15 nts), boat (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $270 for meals not included.
departs: Every Tue, Thu, Sun & selected Wed
Day 1 Hanoi
Soak up the sights and scents of the Old Quarter or experience the city's spiritual side in its many temples.
Days 2-3 Halong Bay
Experience the splendour of Halong Bay, sailing past dramatic karst scenery. Spend a peaceful night on board our boat, enjoying the tranquility of this special part of the world.
Days 4-5 Hue
Discover Hue's regal past in the impressive Imperial Citadel or in its gourmet delicacies at Dong Ba Market.
Days 6-7 Hoi An
Once a prosperous river port, this captivating town is now a World Heritage-listed site. Stroll the ancient alleyways and shop for artwork, wood-carvings or a whole new wardrobe.
Days 8-10 Ho Chi Minh City
See the chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City on a cyclo tour and visit the War Remnants Museum. Later, cruise up the Mekong for a chance to experience the languid pace of Vietnamese village life. Stop in at a local house to try traditional specialties for lunch.
Days 11-12 Phnom Penh
Discover Phnom Penh's dark past in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and in the notorious Killing Fields, a site marked by a memorial made of some 8,000 human skulls.
Days 13-15 Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat
The heart and soul of the ancient Khmer Empire, the temples of Angkor still evoke strong feelings of absolute awe in all that set eyes upon them. Bring your camera because these are some of the most photogenic structures you're likely to ever see.
Day 16 Battambang
Uncover the architectural legacies of French colonialism, learn the intricacies of Khmer cuisine or take a ride on the curious 'bamboo' train.
Days 17-18 Bangkok
Across the border in Thailand, there's time for a massage, spicy pad kee mao and a beer before saying goodbye.
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