Good Morning Vietnam - South East Asia - The Adventure Company Family Adventures 2012/3

Vietnam 15 days Trip Code: FVW Adventure Level A VIETNAM lllll Cat Ba NP Halong Bay Boat trip llll Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Hanoi Colonial city L AOS l l l l ll l l l ll l llll lll l Good Morning Vietnam Spend a night on a traditional boat in Halong Bay � Take an exciting train ride on the Reunification Express � Soak up the atmosphere in the old port of Hoi An Ideal for... Hu� ll ll lll Boat on ll Perfume River lll l SOUTH CHINA SE A l THAIL AND Siem Reap Angkor Wat extension Phnom Penh City tour GULF OF THAIL AND Da Nang Hoi An Old city & beach CAMBODIA Hoi Chi Minh City (Saigon) lllll Mekong Delta Village stay Your itinerary Day 1/2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8-10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 10 yrs+ Overnight flight to Hanoi Hanoi; city tour by cyclo Halong Bay; boat trip around bay Return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hu� Hu�; boat on Perfume River to Nguyen Tombs Hu�; free time Hoi An; optional activities Fly to Saigon; Cu Chi tunnels visit Mekong Delta; homestay Return to Saigon; tour of the city Day 14/15 Overnight flight home Insider's view Nicky Saville, Reservations Manager, speaks about the appeal of Vietnam. It's a stunning and exciting country for all the family, taking in the vibrant capital of Hanoi, sailing through the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay and watching the locals go about their day to day business. It is quite amazing what the Vietnamese can carry on a bicycle! My favourite moment was staying with a local family in the Mekong Delta. Trip Highlights Classic Hanoi to Saigon Your adventure starts in the charming old city of Hanoi, exploring its characteristic markets and backstreets. Halong Bay You'll travel to Halong Bay for an exciting overnight boat trip amongst towering limestone cliffs and hundreds of spectacular islands - a true fairytale setting. Sunrise over the bay itself is an experience not to be missed. Hu� Boarding the famous Reunification Express train, you'll head south glimpsing scenes of rural life from the train window before arriving in Hu�, the cultural capital. Here you'll travel by boat along the Perfume River to the tombs of the ancient Nguyen dynasty. Hoi An You'll have three nights to savour the atmosphere of the old port of Hoi An (our favourite place in Vietnam) so there's plenty of time to explore its colourful streets and riverside market, or simply relax on a nearby beach. Is it suitable for my family? Minimum age: 7 years. An easygoing and well-paced journey. Humidity can be high, which can be tiring. There is plenty of free time to relax or participate in optional activities. Activities City tours, explore markets and local villages, swimming Transport Boats, domestic flight, sleeper train, cyclo (cycle rickshaw), minibus, taxi Accommodation Hotels (9nts), homestay (1nt), sleeper train (1nt), boat (1nt) Your hotels are well located with en suite rooms; the homestay accommodation is typical of the surrounding area with good washing and toilet facilities. You will stay in 4 or 6 berth cabins on the sleeper train and use twin-share cabins with en suite bathrooms on the boat. Meals included 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners Swimming opportunities In swimming pools at most hotels and in the sea in Halong Bay. + 3 Day Angkor Wat Extension Extend your stay with a visit to the ancient temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and explore this magnificent complex. The towers, courtyards and moats of this colossal work reveal a myriad of views and ornate carvings. There's also time to visit the charming capital city of Phnom Penh. Price including extension from �2,649. Visit our website for full information on the extended day-to-day itinerary. 96 Hanoi Average Daily Max Temp �C 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Hoi An Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 3 2 2 4 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 For more information call 0845 004 9423 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/FVW

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