GRAND ASIA & THE MEKONG
25 DAYS FROM $8,024 US  
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Join a rickshaw ride along ancient laneways and see the imperial gardens, sacred structures and Olympic sites of Beijing before standing in awe of the view from the famous Great Wall. Explore the fascinating excavation at Xi’an, home of the Terra Cotta Warriors and stroll the cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai. Visit a local rubber plantation in Ho Chi Minh City before uncovering the vibrant capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, all while aboard a luxury Mekong River cruise. Take in the bustling sights of Vietnam while exploring the colonial neighborhoods of Hanoi.

Day 1 DEPART USA

Day 2 ARRIVE BEIJING (3 NIGHTS)
TWelcome to Beijing!

Day 3 BEIJING SIGHTSEEING
Explore the historic city sights. Enjoy a traditional Peking Duck Welcome Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Welcome Dinner)

Day 4 BEIJING SIGHTSEEING - THE GREAT WALL
Walk the Great Wall and stroll the Sacred Way. Enjoy a show at the Red Theater.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5 BEIJING - XI'AN (2 NIGHTS)
Tour the Hutongs by rickshaw. Fly to Xi’an and enjoy a special Highlight Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 6 XI'AN SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors. Be entertained at the Tang Dynasty feast.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 7 XI'AN - HANGZHOU (2 NIGHTS)
Fly to Hangzhou and visit Lingyin Temple, the largest Buddhist monastery in China.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 8 HANGZHOU
Cruise on West Lake and visit a local tea plantation. Evening sound and light show.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 WUZHEN - SHANGHAI (2 NIGHTS)
Continue to Shanghai by way of the port of Wuzhen.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 SHANGHAI
Spend the day exploring. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner and acrobat performance.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 SHANGHAI - HO CHI MINH CITY (2 NIGHTS)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 12 HO CHI MINH CITY SIGHTSEEING
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. Visit a local rubber plantation and a lacquerware studio. Festive Highlight Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 13 MEKONG RIVER CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
Travel to the riverside village of My Tho and board the River Saigon. Sail to Cai Be. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 14 to Day 18 CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER
Cruise through the canals of Sa Dec. See the island of Cu Lao Gien. Explore the vibrant port of Chau Doc. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, visit the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the National Museum. Stop at the villages of Kampong Chhnang, Chong Koh and Angkor Ban. Wat Hanchey and Kampong Cham.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 19 CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER
Visit Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional blessing from its orange-robed monks. Celebrate the final evening of your cruise with a Royal Cambodian Theme dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 20 SIEM REAP (3 NIGHTS)
Disembark and transfer to Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor. Enjoy an Apsara performance and alfresco dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 21 ANGKOR WAT SIGHTSEEING
Visit the impressive Angkor Wat, the pyramid of Bayon, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 22 ANGKOR WAT SIGHTSEEING
Tour Ta Prohm. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner and live entertainment at a local restaurant.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 23 SIEM REAP - HANOI (2 NIGHTS)
After a leisurely morning, fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 24 HANOI SIGHTSEEING
Visit the city sights. Toast your Tour Director and fellow travelers this evening at a festive Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 25 DEPART HANOI
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or continue on the optional extension to Ha Long Bay. (CB/BB)

What's Included
Travel Highlights Airport Transfers For full details on transfers, please ask.

Prices:
From approx $8,024 US per person double occupancy