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Grand Tour of Indo-China
18 Days / 16 Nights from £2,795 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Luxury Character Hotels · Luang Prabang · Halong Bay · Mekong Delta · Angkor Wat Indo-China remains one of Asia's most enchanting regions to explore, and this tour covers the best of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, staying in luxury character hotels throughout. The journey begins in Laos, still relatively untouched by Western influence, and takes in ancient Mekong temples and the French colonial legacy. Continue to Vietnam, rapidly developing and highly energised, taking in the highlights between Hanoi and Saigon. The finale is a journey through the Mekong Delta into the captivating Kingdom of Cambodia, finishing at the majestic Angkor Wat.
Afternoon at leisure. (B, L) Day 6 To Hanoi: Afternoon flight to Hanoi and transfer to the Sofitel Metropole for 2 nights. Evening dinner at Indochine restaurant. (B, D) Day 7 Halong Bay: Drive to Halong Bay and board a junk boat for a cruise around the limestone mountain islands. Return to Hanoi this afternoon. (B, L) Day 8 To Hué: Morning tour of Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and residence. Fly to Hué and overnight at La Residence Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Royal Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Dinner in a restored royal home from the Nguyen Dynasty. (B, D) Day 1 To Laos: Fly from London to Vientiane, via Bangkok, with Thai Airways. (N) Day 2 Vientiane: Arrive and transfer to the Settha Palace for 2 nights. Evening welcome drinks. (N) Day 3 Vientiane: Take a tour of Vientiane. (B, L) Day 4 To Luang Prabang: This morning fly to Luang Prabang, regarded by many as the most beautiful town in Asia. Transfer to the Maison Souvannaphoum for 2 nights. Afternoon tour of the ancient temple district and the National Museum. (B) Day 5 Luang Prabang: Morning boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves where, over the centuries, thousands of images of Buddha have accumulated as offerings.
GRAND TOUR OF INDO-CHINA
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Day 13 Mekong Delta: Morning drive to the Mekong Delta and take a boat to Cai Be floating market and An Binh islet. Continue to Vinh Long and drive to Can Tho. Overnight at Victoria Hotel Can Tho. (B, L, D) Day 14 Mekong Delta: Early morning boat trip to Cai Rang, Indo-China's largest floating market. This afternoon visit a floating fisheries market. Drive to Chau Doc and overnight at Victoria Hotel Chau Doc. (B, L, D) Day 15 To Phnom Penh: This morning, board a speedboat from the hotel's pier for the border crossing into Cambodia. Arrive in central Phnom Penh and transfer to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. (B) Day 16 To Siem Reap: Transfer to the airport and fly to Siem Reap. Transfer to La Residence D'Angkor for 2 nights. Afternoon tour of Banteay Srei, Preah Khan and Neak Poan. (B, D) Day 17 Angkor Wat: Full day tour of the Temples of Angkor, including the south gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and the magnificent Angkor Wat at sunset. (B) Day 18 To London: Transfer to the airport and fly to London, via Bangkok. Evening arrival. Alternatively depart this afternoon on the overnight flight, arriving the following morning. (B) Extensions: Please refer to page 49.
Day 9 To Hoi An: Morning cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Afternoon drive over the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An, one of Asia's most beguiling towns. Stay 2 nights at The Life Resort. (B, L, D) Day 10 Hoi An: Morning visit to the former trading port of Hoi An, with its historic Chinese, Japanese and European influences. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 11 To Saigon: Morning drive to Danang and visit the Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and transfer to the Caravelle Hotel for 2 nights. (B) Day 12 Saigon: Morning tour to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, Reunification Square and War Remnants Museum. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
21 Feb 08 13 Mar 08 30 Oct 08 06 Nov 08 13 Nov 08 Single Supp Sole Supp
Departures on or between
No of nights 24 Jan 08 07 Feb 08
LVC LVCNAP LVCLGK LVCBKK
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Grand Tour of Indo-China + Napasai Koh Samui + Langkawi + Bangkok
PRIVATE JOURNEYS
16 20 20 19
No. of nights
2795 3295 3365 3095
01 Jan to 09 Jul 08
2895 3395 3465 3195
2895 3395 3465 3195
2845 3345 3485 3145
2995 3455 3635 3295
2995 3455 3635 3295
2945 3405 3585 3245
845 1155 1315 1095
Single Supp
FLIGHT UPGRADE SUPPLEMENTS 1185 1345 1145
Sole Supp
Thai Airways Business Class: From £1695 per person Eva Air Elite Class (Premium Economy): From £595 per person Upgrade with Eva Air include an overnight stay in Bangkok on the outbound journey
REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIONS
From £130 return with British Midland to/from Heathrow Belfast · Teeside · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Manchester · Leeds / Bradford
10 Jul to 16 Aug to 01 Nov to 01 Dec to 10 Dec to 25 Dec to 15 Aug 08 30 Oct 08 30 Nov 08 09 Dec 08 24 Dec 08 31 Dec 08
LVI
Grand Tour of Indo-China
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1795
Out (Thu) 24 Jan 07 Feb 21 Feb 13 Mar
2008 DEPARTURE DATES
Rtn (Sun) 10 Feb 24 Feb 09 Mar 30 Mar Out (Thu) 30 Oct 06 Nov 13 Nov Rtn (Sun) 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov
Additional Information & Supplements
High Season Single Room Supplement. UK Departures on or between the following dates:LVC: 1 Oct to 30 Nov £945, LVI: 1 Sep to 30 Nov £995, 1 Dec to 31 Dec £1095 Meal Basis As per itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals..
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