Day
1: 11.50 departure with Thai International
Airways from London, Heathrow.
Day 2: Arrive
Bangkok at 06.10 for the connecting flight to Vientiane 08.20-09.30.
Transfer to the hotel, which is located in the central part
of the city. After a rest you will have an introductory talk
and city tour visiting Vat Sisaket, That Luang Stupa, Vat Hoprakeo
and Patousay then we will have dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Visit
morning market before transfer to airport. Vientiane/Lunag Prabang
by Lao Aviation. Transfer to hotel and visit various famous
temples such as; Vat Vixon, Vat Aham and Phusi Hill.
Day 4: Visit
Vat Xieng Thong and excursion by boat to the holy caves of Pak-Ou,
housing thousands of Buddha images. Visit local rice wine distillery
and Ban Phanom weaving village.
Day 5: Morning
visit the former King's Palace, now a national museum and transfer
to airport for afternoon flight to Vientiane. Visit Buddha Park.
Day 6: Transfer
to Wattay International Airport for departure. Arrive Hanoi
and transfer to the hotel, which is located near the old quarter
of the city. The afternoon explore this beautiful old city with
its faded French colonial ambience its lakes, parks and temples.
the tour will include Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and museum. In
the evening we will watch a performance of Vietnamese water-puppetry
before dinner. This art is unique to Vietnam.
Day 7: Morning
city tour visiting the old parts of the city and Temple of Literature.
We leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay.
Day 8: In the
morning board our private boat for a journey around Halong Bay.
After a fresh seafood lunch cooked on board, we return to the
main land and drive back to Hanoi.
Day 9: Morning
flight to Danang and then drive to the ancient port of Hoi An.
Once one of the busiest bustling commercial ports in Southeast
Asia.
Mid afternoon we will then cross the impressive 'Hai Van' pass,
stopping to admire the view as we descend and then a brief stop
at Lang Co beach before we reach Hue.
Day 10: The
day is spent visiting the Imperial City.
Day 11: Morning
flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formally Saigon) is a complete contrast
to Hanoi the capital. It is a city with a vibrant atmosphere
and fast changing skyline. The rest of the day is spent on a
city tour.
Day 12: Day
free for shopping or sightseeing. Alternatively take an optional
tour.
1) CU CHI TUNNELS & TAY NINH :
2) MEKONG DELTA:
Day 13: Morning
departure from Ho Chi Minh Penh. Arrive Phnom Penh and transfer
to hotel. Afternoon City tour; visit National Museum, Silver
Pagoda and Royal Palace
Day 14: Morning
transfer to the airport for the short flight to Siem Reap. Check
into hotel and spend the rest of the day visiting Angkor Wat,
South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace etc.
Day 15: Visits
to various temples making up this vast complex.
Day 16: Siem
Reap-Bangkok by Bangkok Air Ways departing at 19.30 to arrive
at 22.20 for the connect International flight to Bangkok.
Day 17: Depart
Bangkok at 01.10 arrive early morning 07.50 at London, Heathrow
airport.
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Dept:
Monday 3rd September 2007 Return: Wednesday 19th September
2007
Dept: Monday 12th March 2007 Return: Wednesday 28th March
2007
Price
£1285.00 ground price, plus £675.00 return international
flights. Total price £1,960.00 per person.
Single
supplement £250.00
We will
arrange twin share accommodation for single travellers, the
supplement is for those requesting for their own rooms.
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conversions, click here: XE.com
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INCLUDED
IN THE PRICE
- Economy
class return flights with Thai International airlines
- UK
Air Passenger Duty Tax
- Accommodation
(tax and service charges are also included)
- Services
of a Western tour leader throughout.
- Breakfast.
- Local
guide throughout
- Private
air-conditioned vehicles in each location
- Private
(group) transfers to and from airports and train stations
- Entrance
fees to museums, etc., permits, etc.
- Private
boat trips in LuangPrabang, Halong Bay and Hue.
- The
services of our local staff in Vietnam/Cambodia and Laos.
NOT
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Airport
taxes payable locally on each departure
- Lunch/Dinners
(daily kitty)
- Items
of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, tips, etc.
- Visas
- Airport
transfers on arrival and departure if you are not arriving
on our standard flights (supplement payable).
ACCOMMODATION. The accommodation on this trip is a
mixture of good quality private hotels (mostly 2 to 3- star).
The hotels have air conditioning and we will normally have
twin rooms with private facilities. In general, the hotels
we use are of a good standard, and will be clean and comfortable
with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, minibar and TV.
FOOD.
All breakfasts (e.g. bread, eggs or fruit and tea or coffee)
are included. Lunches and Dinners will be taken as a group
on a daily kitty of £7.
EXTRA
EXPENSES. Vietnam Visa £40. Lao visa $50 paid on
arrival, Cambodia visa $25 paid on arrival. Departure tax.
There are also a number of entry fees not included in the
price: as it is hard to say what people would like to visit.
Optional tours if required.
GROUP,
STAFF & SUPPORT. The group size will be between 6
and 16. All groups will be accompanied by an experienced English
guide, plus a Vietnamese guide and where applicable a local
driver. All your luggage and personal belongings will be carried
by the support vehicle.
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