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10 Days
Overland Indochina
This overland journey takes us into the heart of Cambodia to explore one of the worlds greatest archaeological sites, the astounding temple complex of Angkor. Our adventure doesnt end here we travel through the Indochina countryside to vibrant Bangkok.
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18 Days
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Halong Bay
Indochina Discoverer
This great trip highlights the diverse cultures of three countries Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand as we travel overland by train, road and boat from Hanoi to Bangkok.
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THAILAND
Bangkok Angkor Wat
Hue Danang Hoi An
Siem Reap
C A M B O D I A Nha Trang
Days -2/Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels There are no activities planned on Day 1, so you may arrive in Saigon at any time. The next day we visit the former guerrilla stronghold at Cu Chi, famous for the role it played during the Vietnam War. We go underground and explore the site, before returning to continue exploring Saigon. Days 3-4/Phnom Penh Travelling overland we reach Cambodias capital, Phnom Penh. A cyclo tour takes us to the Royal Palace before we visit the notorious Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, both stark reminders of the brutal Khmer Rouge era. There is also free time to explore more uplifting sites around the city! Days 5-7/Siem Reap - Angkor Siem Reap is our base for exploring the Angkor temples. We drive out to the Angkor Wat complex to watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng and during our day trip the next day we visit Elephant Terrace, Baphoun, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King and the jewel in the crown, magnificent Angkor Wat. Day 7 is a free day, so you can visit the rose coloured Banteay Srei Temple or return to Angkor to do some more exploring on your own. Day 8/Siem Reap - Bangkok Today we embark on a long and adventurous road journey in local minivans along a dusty and bumpy road to the border town of Poipet before we journey on to Bangkok. Days 9-0/Bangkok In Bangkok our hotel is centrally located in the heart of one of the exciting shopping districts. We start our day with a morning tour, introducing us to some of the major sights and the afternoon is at our leisure. Our overland journey ends in Bangkok the next morning but you are free to keep exploring this vibrant city!
Phnom Overland Indochina Penh Cu Chi Indochina Discoverer Saigon Day 0/Cu Chi Tunnels The resilient fighters of Cu Chi constructed around 200 kilometres of underground tunnels during the bitter wars of the 20th century. You can crawl through the tunnels and see the underground hospitals, kitchens and meeting rooms, built during the struggle for a unified Vietnam. Days -2/Phnom Penh We head across the border into neighbouring Cambodia and on to the capital, Phnom Penh. The following day explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda on a cyclo tour, as well as visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek chilling reminders of Cambodias recent past. Later we have enough free time to visit some of Phnom Penhs other important attractions, such as the temple of Wat Phnom. Days 3-5/Siem Reap - Angkor We travel further north, skirting the massive Tonle Sap Lake, to the peaceful town of Siem Reap. Our Cambodian guide will take us on an extensive tour of the great World Heritage site of Angkor. It is scattered over an area of 200 square kilometres, and youll be utterly spellbound by Angkors sheer size and magnificent beauty. Day 6/Siem Reap - Bangkok We continue our journey, travelling on a rough road to the CambodiaThai border town of Poipet, before heading to Bangkok. Days 7-8/Bangkok We are introduced to some of Bangkoks most famous sights on a short walking tour, including the impressive Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. We also have free time to explore this vibrant and modern city for ourselves. Our adventure ends after breakfast on Day 18.
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Days -2/Hanoi Hanoi is a charming capital with many great attractions. You can arrive at any time on Day 1, as no activities are planned. The next day we visit the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton), before setting out on our own to explore the citys intriguing Old Quarter. In the evening we board the Reunification Express to Hue. Day 3/Hue Hue is rich in history and archaeological treasures. There is time to explore the citys massive Citadel, before cycling through the surrounding countryside. Then we board a dragon boat and let the gently flowing waters of the Perfume River take us back to Hue. Days 4-5/Hoi An Hoi Ans eclectic architecture, influenced over time by resident Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Dutch merchants, was spared the ravages of Vietnams 20th-century wars and today remains a living museum of a bygone era and a favourite of travellers. Days 6-8/Nha Trang With fabulous year-round sunny weather and a magnificent beach, the resort city of Nha Trang is a Mecca for sun-lovers. We enjoy a relaxing cruise on the South China Sea, with the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. After our fantastic beach break we rejoin the train to Saigon. Day 9/Saigon Saigon is home to nearly eight million people and is vastly different to its northern cousin, Hanoi. From our centrally located hotel, it is easy to visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and lively Ben Thanh Market.
Trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: aircon bus, boat, mini-van. Accommodation: 9 nights hotel. Meals: 9 breakfasts. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$150 from each person on Day 1. Want more? Link this trip with another Geckos adventure: Reunification Express. Tour Code: GTOI. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gtoi
Starts Mon 2007 29-Oct 05-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov 03-Dec 10-Dec 17-Dec 24-Dec 31-Dec 2008 07-Jan 14-Jan 21-Jan 28-Jan 04-Feb 11-Feb 18-Feb 25-Feb 03-Mar Finishes 10-Mar 17-Mar Wed 24-Mar 31-Mar 07-Nov 07-Apr 14-Nov 14-Apr 21-Nov 21-Apr 28-Nov 28-Apr 05-Dec 05-May 12-Dec 12-May 19-Dec 19-May 26-Dec 26-May 02-Jan 02-Jun 09-Jan 09-Jun 16-Jun 16-Jan 23-Jun 23-Jan 30-Jun 30-Jan 07-Jul 06-Feb 14-Jul 13-Feb 21-Jul 20-Feb 28-Jul 27-Feb 04-Aug 05-Mar 11-Aug 12-Mar 19-Mar 26-Mar 02-Apr 09-Apr 16-Apr 23-Apr 30-Apr 07-May 14-May 21-May 28-May 04-Jun 11-Jun 18-Jun 25-Jun 02-Jul 09-Jul 16-Jul 23-Jul 30-Jul 06-Aug 13-Aug 20-Aug 18-Aug 25-Aug 01-Sep 08-Sep 15-Sep 22-Sep 29-Sep 06-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 03-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov 01-Dec 08-Dec 15-Dec 22-Dec 29-Dec 27-Aug 03-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep 01-Oct 08-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 29-Oct 05-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov 03-Dec 10-Dec 17-Dec 24-Dec 31-Dec 07-Jan 2009 05-Jan 12-Jan 19-Jan 26-Jan 02-Feb 09-Feb 16-Feb 23-Feb 02-Mar 09-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar 30-Mar 06-Apr 13-Apr 20-Apr 27-Apr 04-May
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: bicycle, boat, bus, mini-van, train. Accommodation: 2 nights sleeper train, 15 nights hotel. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$250 from each person on Day 1. Want more? Link this trip with another Geckos adventure: Beyond the Mekong Tour Code: GTID. Prices: See inside cover. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gtid
Starts Sun 2007 21-Oct 28-Oct 04-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov 02-Dec 09-Dec 16-Dec 23-Dec 30-Dec 2008 06-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan 03-Feb 10-Feb 17-Feb Finishes Wed 07-Nov 14-Nov 21-Nov 28-Nov 05-Dec 12-Dec 19-Dec 26-Dec 02-Jan 09-Jan 16-Jan 23-Jan 30-Jan 06-Feb 13-Feb 20-Feb 27-Feb 05-Mar 24-Feb 02-Mar 09-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar 30-Mar 06-Apr 13-Apr 20-Apr 27-Apr 04-May 11-May 18-May 25-May 01-Jun 08-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 29-Jun 06-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 12-Mar 19-Mar 26-Mar 02-Apr 09-Apr 16-Apr 23-Apr 30-Apr 07-May 14-May 21-May 28-May 04-Jun 11-Jun 18-Jun 25-Jun 02-Jul 09-Jul 16-Jul 23-Jul 30-Jul 06-Aug 27-Jul 03-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 07-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 05-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct 02-Nov 09-Nov 16-Nov 23-Nov 30-Nov 07-Dec 14-Dec 21-Dec 13-Aug 20-Aug 27-Aug 03-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep 01-Oct 08-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 29-Oct 05-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov 03-Dec 10-Dec 17-Dec 24-Dec 31-Dec 07-Jan 28-Dec 2009 04-Jan 11-Jan 18-Jan 25-Jan 01-Feb 08-Feb 15-Feb 22-Feb 01-Mar 08-Mar 15-Mar 22-Mar 29-Mar 05-Apr 12-Apr 19-Apr 26-Apr 14-Jan 21-Jan 28-Jan 04-Feb 11-Feb 18-Feb 25-Feb 04-Mar 11-Mar 18-Mar 25-Mar 01-Apr 08-Apr 15-Apr 22-Apr 29-Apr 06-May 13-May
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