Indochina Small Group Travel Idea

Day 1. Arrive Siem Reap.
Arrive in Siem Reap, home of the cradle of Khmer civilization and majestic Angkor Wat.

Day 2. Siem Reap.
Depart early for sunrise at Angkor Wat. After breakfast take a tethered balloon ride and then drivethrough Angkor Thom city and past Bayon to Ta Phrom. This afternoon visit Tonle Sap. (B)

Day 3. Siem Reap.
Today you will visit the outerlying temple of Boeng Melea, stopping at Dom Deak local Market along the way, visit Banteay Srei, Akira Landmine Museum and Banteay Samre before returning to town to celebrate the end of your journey. (BL)

Day 4. Siem Reap to Saigon
Fly to Saigon today, the bustling commercial capital of Vietnam. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 5. Saigon.
See the sights of old and new Saigon in the central "French quarter", then visit Cu Chi Tunnels. (B)

Day 6. Mekong Delta.
Explore the Mekong Delta’s canals, orchards and towns by boat and interact with the friendly locals. (BL)

Day 7. Saigon to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi and visit historic Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the infamous Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton) prison and the peaceful Temple of Literature. (B)

Day 8. Hanoi to Halong Bay
Spend a magical night onboard your private boat in Halong Bay. (BLD)

Day 9. Halong Bay to Hanoi
Disembark this afternoon and drive back to Hanoi. (BL)

Day 10. Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang this morning. Spend the afternoon walking around the city’s many beautiful temples. Finish off the day with sunset drinks and a game of Petanque on the famous Mekong River. (B)

Day 11.Luang Prabang
Travel up the Mekong river by slow boat to visit Pak Ou (thousand Buddha) caves. In the evening participate in a cooking class in traditional Lao cuisine. . (BLD)

Day 12. Luang Prabang
Rise early this morning to witness hundreds of robed monks in the morning alms tradition. Visit a local market and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Museum, then drive to the beautiful Kuang Si falls for swimming. (B)

Day 13. Luang Prabang
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. (B)

2013 DEPARTURE DATES:

January: 16, 30,
February: 20
March: 6, 27
April: 10
May: 01, 22
June: 12
July: 3, 24
August: 14
September: 4, 18
October: 2, 16, 30
November: 13, 27
December: 11, 25

Hotels

Siem Reap: Royal Bay Angkor Inn - 3 Nights
Saigon: Royal Lotus Hotel - 3 Nights
Hanoi: Sunway Hotel – 1 Night
Halong Bay: Overnight Boat – 1 Night
Luang Prabang: Sala Prabang – 3 Nights

Prices 2013:

Twin/willing to share: from $2,595 USD per person
Single: from $3085 USD per person

Price Includes:

• 11 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night overnight boat (Halong Bay)
• Breakfast daily, four lunches, two dinners
• Three internal flights
• Tour arrival and departure transfers
• All road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Boat trip along the Mekong River
• All sightseeing as specified, including entrance fees
• Expert Western tour leader (group size seven minimum) and local guides

Day 1. Arrive Siem Reap.
Arrive in Siem Reap, home of the cradle of Khmer civilization and majestic Angkor Wat.

Day 2. Siem Reap.
Depart early for sunrise at Angkor Wat. After breakfast take a tethered balloon ride and then drive through Angkor Thom city and past Bayon to Ta Phrom. This afternoon visit Tonle Sap. (B)

Day 3. Siem Reap.
Today you will visit the outerlying temple of Boeng Melea, stopping at Dom Deak local Market along the way, visit Banteay Srei, Akira Landmine Museum and Banteay Samre before returning to town to celebrate the end of your journey. (BL)

Day 4. Siem Reap to Saigon.
Fly to Saigon today, the bustling commercial capital of Vietnam. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 5. Saigon.
See the sights of old and new Saigon in the central "French quarter", then visit Cu Chi Tunnels. (B)

Day 6. Mekong Delta.
Explore the Mekong Delta’s canals, orchards and towns by boat and interact with the friendly locals. . (BL)

Day 7. Saigon to Hanoi.
Fly to Hanoi and visit historic Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the infamous Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton) prison and the peaceful Temple of Literature. (B)

Day 8. Hanoi to Halong Bay.
Spend a magical night onboard your private boat in Halong Bay. (BLD)

Day 9. Halong Bay to Hanoi.
Disembark this afternoon and drive back to Hanoi. (BL)

Day 10. Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang this morning. Spend the afternoon walking around the city’s many beautiful temples. Finish off the day with sunset drinks and a game of Petanque on the famous Mekong River. (B)

Day 11. Luang Prabang.
Travel up the Mekong river by slow boat to visit Pak Ou (thousand Buddha) caves. In the evening participate in a cooking class in traditional Lao cuisine. . (BLD)

Day 12. Luang Prabang.
Rise early this morning to witness hundreds of robed monks in the morning alms tradition. Visit a local market and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Museum, then drive to the beautiful Kuang Si falls for swimming. (B)

Day 13. Luang Prabang.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. (B)

Hotels

Siem Reap: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor
Saigon: Caravelle Hotel
Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Halong Bay: Overnight Boat
Luang Prabang: Luang Say Residence

DEPARTURE DATES: 2013

1-May-13
12-Jun-13
24-Jul-13
4-Sep-13
2-Oct-13
30-Oct-13
27-Nov-13
25-Dec-13
15-Jan-14
26-Feb-14

Prices 2013:

Twin/willing to share: from $4150 USD per person
Single: from $5,855 USD per person