Best of Vietnam and Cambodia - HANOI, HALONG BAY, HOI AN, HO CHI MINH, SIEM REAP

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1 Best of Vietnam and Cambodia - HANOI, HALONG BAY, HOI AN, HO CHI MINH, SIEM REAP D U R A T I O N 13 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS P E R P E R S O N $ G O T Q U E S T I O N S?

2 I T I N E R A R Y DAY 1 - HANOI Hanoi Arrival Begin your journey by embarking on your international flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport you will be met by your tour manager and be transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow.

3 DAY 2 - HANOI Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Today you will behold the revered Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is said to be the most important site in all of Vietnam. It is inside the Mausoleum that Ho Chi Minh s body is preserved and displayed, and where many Vietnamese come to pay their respects. One Pillar Pagoda Visit the beautiful One Pillar Pagoda an historic Buddhist temple built in 1049 by Emperor Ly Thai Tong. The wooden pagoda was erected on a single stone pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, inspired by a lotus flower that appeared in the emperor s dreams. Temple of Literature Discover the magnificent Temple of Literature, the first national University in Vietnam. The temple was established in 1070 in dedication to Confucius, sages and scholars and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Rickshaw Old Quarter Embark on a rickshaw ride around Hanoi s old quarter and appreciate the local lifestyles as you wind through Hanoi s streets. Here you will appreciate the aging French colonial architecture and well-preserved shop houses. You will continue past many of Hanoi s main attractions, appreciating the majestic Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, Ba Dinh Square and the Bach Ma temple.

4 Traditional Water Puppet Show In the evening, enjoy a captivating traditional water puppet show. A form of Vietnamese folk art, before tonight s welcome dinner. DAY 3 - HALONG BAY Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Halong Bay Arrival Your next destination on tour is the world renowned Halong Bay. Halong Bay Boat Trip Take a boat trip to explore one of the world s great natural wonders, cruising past thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of junks and sampans gliding along the emerald waters of the bay create a picturesque scene that blends with the sky. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs.

5 DAY 4 - HALONG BAY Breakfast Halong Bay Leisure Day with Optional Tours Today you may enjoy a day of leisure or you may choose to join one of our optional excursions with our experienced tour guide. Halong Bay Food Tour (Optional) Embark on a city food tour to sample tasty local delicacies. On the Halong Bay food tour you will be guided to the best places in Halong Bay to sample delicious fresh, local and exotic delicacies. Halong Bay to Hanoi by Bus Today, you will be transferred back to Hanoi by bus.

6 DAY 5 - HOI AN Breakfast, Lunch Hanoi to Danang Flight This morning, you will fly from Hanoi to Danang. Hanoi to Danang Flight This morning, you will fly from Hanoi to Danang. Danang to Hoi An & Marble Mountains Upon arrival in Danang, you will be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping en route view the stunning Marble Mountains. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples. Danang to Hoi An & Marble Mountains Upon arrival in Danang, you will be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping en route view the stunning Marble Mountains. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples.

7 Danang to Hoi An & Marble Mountains Upon arrival in Danang, you will be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping en route view the stunning Marble Mountains. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples. Danang to Hoi An & Marble Mountains Upon arrival in Danang, you will be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping en route view the stunning Marble Mountains. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples. Hoi An Arrival After taking in the beautiful vistas of Danang, you will continue on the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An. Hoi An City Description Hoi An was part of a significant trading route between the 15thand 19thcenturies. As a result, the city is now characterised by a unique blend of cultures, cuisine and architecture. You will step back in time whilst exploring its narrow streets, the charming former port, its ancient bridges and beautiful temples.

8 DAY 6 - HOI AN Breakfast Hoi An Leisure Day After visiting the historic sites of Hoi An you will enjoy an afternoon of leisure to wander through the town or relax at one of the many cafés along the picturesque Thu Bon River. DAY 7 - HO CHI MINH Breakfast, Lunch Ho Chi Minh Arrival Today's tour will begin with a flight from Hoi An to the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, formally called Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City has gone by several different names during its history, reflecting settlement by different ethnic, cultural and political groups. Ho Chi Minh Leisure Day with Optional Tours Today you may enjoy a day of leisure or you may choose to join one of our optional excursions with our experienced tour guide. DAY 8 - HO CHI MINH Breakfast Mekong Delta (Optional)

9 DAY 9 - HO CHI MINH Breakfast, Lunch Cu Chi Tunnels You will have a half day visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction and give visitors a feel for what life was like during the Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh Departure Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your scheduled flight home (you will arrive home the following day) or continue on to Cambodia with us. We hope you enjoyed your journey to Vietnam with us! Siem Reap Arrival Upon arrival in Siem Reap

10 DAY 10 - SIEM REAP Breakfast, Lunch Angkor Complex Spend a full day exploring the Angkor Complex, visiting temples such as; Banteay Srei - known as the Jewel of Khmer Art with its delicate decorations, Angkor Thom the town of Khmer, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple Complex, Terraces of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and the Former Royal Palace. Ta Prohm Visit Ta Prohm, the only temple to retain its natural configuration, and is an example of how most of the temples of Angkor looked like at the time of discovery. Angkor Wat Temple Explore Angkor Wat temple which was built by the King Suryavarman II in the middle of the 12th century over a period of about 30 years. DAY 11 - SIEM REAP Breakfast Siem Reap at Leisure Spend the day exploring Siem Reap at your leisure, or choose to join an optional tour. Tonle Sap Lake (Optional) Tour Tonle Sap Lake, where you will explore life around the lake, schools, villages and markets.

11 DAY 12 - SIEM REAP Breakfast Siem Reap Departure Today you will be transferred to Siem Reap International Airport for your scheduled flight home. We hope you enjoyed your journey to Cambodia with us!

12 D E P A R T U R E D A T E S O C T N O V M A R A P R M A Y J U N A U G S E P O C T N O V

13 T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S THE FINE PRINT $350/person Surcharge departure from: *Perth, *Brisbane Voucher is for one person based on double occupancy Service charge of $350/person applies if cancelled after the vouchers are redeemed Single supplement of $550/person is payable upon booking for single travellers Promotion tour is non-refundable after air tickets has been issued Tour will be confirmed after voucher has been redeemed Return date change will incur charge of $200/person before the air ticket has been issued and is subject to airline availability No child discount on special deal We suggest passengers are covered by travel, medical, health and other types of insurance. These cannot be obtained in Vietnam or Cambodia Rooms are subject to availability. If a desired hotel is not available, we will book an alternate and inform you about the supplement/reduction All currencies are in AUD Dollars unless stated otherwise PACKAGE INCLUDES International roundtrip airfare Round trip transfer to and from airport Sightseeing admissions as specified Tour tipping $110/person Private coach with air conditioning English speaking guide 11 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Hanoi - Flower Garden Hotel or similar 1 night in Halong Bay - Halong Paradise Hotel or similar 2 nights in Hoi An - Hoi An Garden Palace 2 nights in Saigon - Eden Star Saigon Hotel or similar 3 nights in Siem Reap - Central Boutique Hotel or similar Meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners PACKAGE EXCLUDES Laundry and other items of a personal nature Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change Optional insurance coverage is available for baggage, accident and trip cancellations A Vietnam and Cambodia Visa must be applied and paid for by recipient Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above

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