IMAGES INDOCHINA
13 DAYS FROM $7,520 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
Vietnam and Cambodia are in remarkable
transition, from being ex-colonial nations to graceful players on the
world stage. Watch that engaging process in action, and enjoy the lush
natural beauty and traditional folkways of these exotic lands.
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/ Bangkok, Thailand
Depart on an overnight flight to Bangkok and transfer to your legendary hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Day 3: Bangkok
Begin your exploration of this modern Southeast Asian city by visiting the Grand Palace. The compound includes more than 100 colorful buildings; golden spires; mosaics; and the Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand's most important shrine, where the Emerald Buddha is kept. Little is known about this statue, except that it is actually made of green jade or jasper. This evening, join fellow travellers at a festive welcome cocktail party and dinner.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok B L D
Day 4: Bangkok/Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fly to Siem Reap and enjoy VIP treatment as you are whisked through immigration and customs, as we take care of all the details. Transfer to your historic hotel, have lunch at a restaurant of your choice and then set off for an afternoon of exploration with your expert guide. Discover Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces — all timeless examples of Khmer engineering and artistry.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor B L D
Day 5: Siem Reap
Travel early this morning to Ta Prohm, entangled in the jungle and one of the most photographed temples of the Angkor complex, as it is bathed in the golden light of sunrise. You can explore the temple at leisure and take winning photographs before other visitors arrive for the day. Then stop at two less-visited areas: Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Also visit Sam's Well Project, an Philanthropy project that endeavors to provide clean drinking water to rural villages. After lunch, explore Angkor Wat — one of the wonders of the world and a masterpiece from the Khmer Empire.
Sam's Brothers Clean Water Project: provides local communities with access to clean, bacteria-free water.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor B L D
Day 6: Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, a beautiful mélange of French colonial and Southeast Asian styles. After lunch, wander the city's colorful Chinatown and explore the Thien Hau Pagoda, the most important pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. It serves for prayers to the Buddha as well as to the Chinese deity Thien Hau Thanh Mau.
Park Hyatt Saigon B L
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
This morning, explore the Cu Chi Tunnel network, a key Vietcong resource during the Vietnam War. These tunnels, which total hundreds of miles in length, once housed storage rooms, make-shift hospitals and sleeping quarters that accommodated rebel fighters for up to two weeks at a time. Design Your Day this afternoon with the activity of your choice, selected from the options below.
Design Your Day - Ho Chi Minh City: Visit the Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral or embark on a guided shopping expedition in Ho Chi Minh City.
Park Hyatt Saigon B L
Days 8-9: Ho Chi Minh City/Danang/Hoi An
Arrive in Danang and continue to The Nam Hai, an award-winning resort on pristine China Beach. After lunch, visit the small traditional town of Hoi An and enjoy a sunset boat trip. You have a chance to view the daily lives of the local people up close. The next day is yours to enjoy the amenities of your spacious, luxurious villa.
The Nam Hai B L D
Day 10: Hoi An/Danang/Hanoi
Arrive in charming Hanoi, the cultural heart of Vietnam that still bears the traces of centuries of changing cultures and dynasties. This evening, enjoy a traditional water puppetry show.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 11: Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh's house, a simple two-story wooden house located among banyan, frangipani, poinciana and milkweed trees. Continue to the lotus-shaped One Pillared Pagoda, dating back to the first Vietnamese empire independent from China in the 11th century; the Quanh Tanh Temple, housing a huge bronze bell; and the Fine Arts Museum. Later, travel by cyclo through the Old Quarter.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 12: Hanoi
Design Your Day from the options presented below. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner.
Design Your Day - Hanoi: Journey to scenic Ha Long, the "Bay of the Descending Dragon," for a private cruise among its scenic grottoes and islands or take a morning cooking lesson, followed by shopping in the afternoon.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 13: Hanoi/USA or Canada
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight. B
Departure Dates:
January - March
September - October
December
13 DAYS FROM $7,520 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
Vietnam and Cambodia are in remarkable
transition, from being ex-colonial nations to graceful players on the
world stage. Watch that engaging process in action, and enjoy the lush
natural beauty and traditional folkways of these exotic lands.Days 1-2: USA or Canada/ Bangkok, Thailand
Depart on an overnight flight to Bangkok and transfer to your legendary hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Day 3: Bangkok
Begin your exploration of this modern Southeast Asian city by visiting the Grand Palace. The compound includes more than 100 colorful buildings; golden spires; mosaics; and the Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand's most important shrine, where the Emerald Buddha is kept. Little is known about this statue, except that it is actually made of green jade or jasper. This evening, join fellow travellers at a festive welcome cocktail party and dinner.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok B L D
Day 4: Bangkok/Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fly to Siem Reap and enjoy VIP treatment as you are whisked through immigration and customs, as we take care of all the details. Transfer to your historic hotel, have lunch at a restaurant of your choice and then set off for an afternoon of exploration with your expert guide. Discover Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces — all timeless examples of Khmer engineering and artistry.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor B L D
Day 5: Siem Reap
Travel early this morning to Ta Prohm, entangled in the jungle and one of the most photographed temples of the Angkor complex, as it is bathed in the golden light of sunrise. You can explore the temple at leisure and take winning photographs before other visitors arrive for the day. Then stop at two less-visited areas: Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Also visit Sam's Well Project, an Philanthropy project that endeavors to provide clean drinking water to rural villages. After lunch, explore Angkor Wat — one of the wonders of the world and a masterpiece from the Khmer Empire.
Sam's Brothers Clean Water Project: provides local communities with access to clean, bacteria-free water.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor B L D
Day 6: Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, a beautiful mélange of French colonial and Southeast Asian styles. After lunch, wander the city's colorful Chinatown and explore the Thien Hau Pagoda, the most important pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. It serves for prayers to the Buddha as well as to the Chinese deity Thien Hau Thanh Mau.
Park Hyatt Saigon B L
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
This morning, explore the Cu Chi Tunnel network, a key Vietcong resource during the Vietnam War. These tunnels, which total hundreds of miles in length, once housed storage rooms, make-shift hospitals and sleeping quarters that accommodated rebel fighters for up to two weeks at a time. Design Your Day this afternoon with the activity of your choice, selected from the options below.
Design Your Day - Ho Chi Minh City: Visit the Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral or embark on a guided shopping expedition in Ho Chi Minh City.
Park Hyatt Saigon B L
Days 8-9: Ho Chi Minh City/Danang/Hoi An
Arrive in Danang and continue to The Nam Hai, an award-winning resort on pristine China Beach. After lunch, visit the small traditional town of Hoi An and enjoy a sunset boat trip. You have a chance to view the daily lives of the local people up close. The next day is yours to enjoy the amenities of your spacious, luxurious villa.
The Nam Hai B L D
Day 10: Hoi An/Danang/Hanoi
Arrive in charming Hanoi, the cultural heart of Vietnam that still bears the traces of centuries of changing cultures and dynasties. This evening, enjoy a traditional water puppetry show.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 11: Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh's house, a simple two-story wooden house located among banyan, frangipani, poinciana and milkweed trees. Continue to the lotus-shaped One Pillared Pagoda, dating back to the first Vietnamese empire independent from China in the 11th century; the Quanh Tanh Temple, housing a huge bronze bell; and the Fine Arts Museum. Later, travel by cyclo through the Old Quarter.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 12: Hanoi
Design Your Day from the options presented below. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner.
Design Your Day - Hanoi: Journey to scenic Ha Long, the "Bay of the Descending Dragon," for a private cruise among its scenic grottoes and islands or take a morning cooking lesson, followed by shopping in the afternoon.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L D
Day 13: Hanoi/USA or Canada
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight. B
INCLUSIONS
At Thailand's Grand Palace, discover hidden treasures in an often-missed exhibit of royal regalia, decorations and coins
Watch the sunset illuminate the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat
Visit Ta Phrom in the golden light of sunrise, before other visitors arrive for the day
Savor the beauty of Hoi An with a boat trip at sunset
Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter on a cyclo ride
At Thailand's Grand Palace, discover hidden treasures in an often-missed exhibit of royal regalia, decorations and coins
Watch the sunset illuminate the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat
Visit Ta Phrom in the golden light of sunrise, before other visitors arrive for the day
Savor the beauty of Hoi An with a boat trip at sunset
Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter on a cyclo ride
Departure Dates:
January - March
September - October
December
Prices:
from approx $7,520 US per person double
occupancy
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