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Exploring Vietnam and Cambodia
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| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
OV |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$3119 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$940 |
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Triple room disc. |
$60 |
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Countries Visited |
Vietnam
Thailand
Cambodia
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City Highlights |
Siem Reap, Hue, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Danang, Bangkok, Angkor |
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* Internal flights are not included for land only prices |
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HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON):
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Binh Tay Market, and Thien Hau Pagoda; Cu Chi Tunnels excursion; Mekong Delta excursion and cruise
HOI AN:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; boat ride on the Thu Bon River; walking tour of the city; visit an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly hall, and China Beach
HUE:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the the Imperial Citadel, the Thien Mu Pagoda, Tombs of Hguyen Emperors, Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and Royal Tombs of Tu Doc
HANOI:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; water puppets performance; visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature; take a “cyclo” ride through the Old Quarter; Ha Long Bay cruise
SIEM REAP:
Visit Angkor Wat with a Local Guide
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); 6 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Saigon and a Farewell Dinner cruise in Bangkok
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
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Day 1: (Fri.) Board your transpacific flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. (Sat.)
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Cu Chi Excursion. (Sun.)
Todays sightseeing starts with a walking tour of the citys famous and historic landmarks. The tour will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Following a tour of the REUNIFICATION PALACE (formerly the Presidential Palace) and the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, drive to Cholon, the Chinatown district of the city, for a visit to the huge BINH TAY MARKET and the ornate THIEN HAU PAGODA. Later, leave the city, driving through vast expanses of rice paddies to visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that were used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. This evening, join your traveling companions at a special WELCOME DINNER hosted by your Tour Director. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Mekong Cruise Excursion. (Mon.)
Enjoy a CRUISE on the great Mekong River. Travel south to My Tho, gateway to the Mekong Delta and Vietnams œrice bowl. Board your boat and travel to an island in the middle of the delta where you can visit a local familys home, enjoy their hospitality, and share some tea or rice wine. Tonight, venture on your own to try some of the local cuisine, an interesting blend of French and Asian flavors. Your Tour Director can assist with dinner recommendations for tonight; maybe youll choose to dine at the famous Rex Hotel. (B,L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-Danang-Hoi An. (Tue.)
After a short flight to Danang, enjoy a picturesque journey by motorcoach to Hoi An, Vietnams active trading center and a town which has been largely preserved. The architecture of Hoi An reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and British traders. Hoi An is also where French Missionary Alexandre De Rhodes introduced Catholicism and Roman script to Vietnam. (B,D)
Day 6: Hoi An. (Wed.)
Today starts with a BOAT JOURNEY on the Thu Bon River. Continue with a walking tour of Hoi An, visiting an old MERCHANT HOUSE, the HOI AN MUSEUM, a CHINESE ASSEMBLY HALL, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Then, free time to enjoy this quaint town. (B)
Day 7: Hoi An-China Beach-Hue. (Thu).
Drive north and visit CHINA BEACH, famous as the landing point for US soldiers during the Vietnam War. Drive over spectacular Hai Van Pass, considered to be one of the most scenic in all of Vietnam, before arriving in Hue. One of Vietnams former capitals, Hue is a beautiful and welcoming city and still a cultural and religious center. Upon arrival, visit the IMPERIAL CITADEL and the THIEN MU PAGODA, the unofficial symbol of the city. This evening, enjoy an Imperial banquet at a famous local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 8: Hue-Hanoi. (Fri).
This mornings sightseeing provides a unique window into Vietnam and its complex past. Visit the TOMBS of the HGUYEN EMPERORS, the KHAI DINH MAUSOLEUM, and the ROYAL TOMB of TU DOC. Later, fly to Hanoi, the nations capital and one of Southeast Asias most engaging cities. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating performance of Hanois renowned WATER PUPPETS, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century. (B,D)
Day 9: Hanoi. (Sat.)
Start today with a œCYCLO ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have for centuries. Then, take time to look at the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the MAUSOLEUM and the humble cottage from which œUncle Ho ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Next on the agenda are the ONE PILLAR PAGODA, the HO CHI MINH MUSEUM, and the Presidential Palace. Stop at the infamous œHanoi Hilton before continuing on to mystical Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will enjoy a brief guided walk. Also visit the ancient TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, over 900 years old and Hanois first university. (B,L)
Day 10: Hanoi. Ha Long Bay Excursion. (Sun.)
Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site. The Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, is dotted with over 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. Tunnels, caves, and weirdly shaped outcroppings with imaginative names can be found on many of the small islets that are sprinkled across the Bay. Board a CRUISE that takes you to explore the caves and admire the beauty and scale before stopping at one of the many secluded bays. Return to Hanoi late this evening. (B,L)
Day 11: Hanoi-Siem Reap, Cambodia. (Mon.)
Today, a quick flight brings you to Siem Reap, which will act as your base during your visit to the temples at Angkor, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins found on earth! This afternoon is at your leisure. (B,D)
Day 12: Siem Reap. Angkor Wat Excursion. (Tue.)
A full day of guided sightseeing at the magnificent temples of ANGKOR WAT. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples were built around the Khmer interpretations of Indian religious and political beliefs that ultimately evolved from Hinduism to Buddhism. The complex architectural grandeur of the Temples of Angkor, with their remarkable bas reliefs, towers, pools, and absolute immensity, are arguably unmatched among ancient temples anywhere in the world. (B,L)
Day 13: Siem Reap-Bangkok, Thailand. (Wed.)
Today, fly to Bangkok. This evening, enjoy a FAREWELL DINNER cruise on the Chao Phraya River with sweeping views of Bangkoks modern skyline and riverfront. (B,D)
Day 14: (Thu.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Los Angeles/San Francisco (LAX/SFO), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 25 - May 08, 2008 | $4324 | $3119 | $5264 | $4059 | | May 02 - May 15, 2008 | $4324 | $3119 | $5264 | $4059 | | May 23 - Jun 05, 2008 | $4324 | $3119 | $5264 | $4059 | | Jun 06 - Jun 19, 2008 | $4458 | $3119 | $5398 | $4059 | | Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2008 | $4324 | $3119 | $5264 | $4059 | | Sep 26 - Oct 09, 2008 | $4324 | $3119 | $5264 | $4059 | | Oct 10 - Oct 23, 2008 | $4594 | $3389 | $5534 | $4329 | | Oct 31 - Nov 13, 2008 | $4503 | $3389 | $5443 | $4329 | | Nov 14 - Nov 27, 2008 | $4503 | $3389 | $5443 | $4329 | | Dec 05 - Dec 18, 2008 | $4728 | $3389 | $5668 | $4329 | * Internal flights are not included for land only prices
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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