Grand Tour of IndochinaFrom $7,795 per person Twin Share - 28 Days - Fully Inclusive From New ZealandEncounter breathtaking scenery, diverse cultures, captivating history and gracious people on this Grand Tour of Indochina. Vietnam will fascinate you with bustling Saigon and the mighty Mekong River. Board the overnight train to the charming town of Sapa where you will explore minority villages. In the neighbouring country of Laos, you will see some of the most stunning landscapes, dominated by beautiful mountains and cascading waterfalls. Immerse yourself in history as you tour some of the country’s oldest temples. The magnitude of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat will astound you, as will the beauty and serenity at Ta Prohm. Embrace this extensive journey of discovery through three of the most charming countries in Indochina, and you will be rewarded with TOUR ITINERARYWendy Wu Tours Review - This is our fourth tour with Wendy Wu Tours and as expected everything went like clockwork. The tour more than met our expectations. The four guides were excellent. They enhanced our knowledge of the countries visited and were more Ronald & Barbara Moore DAYS 1-2: NEW ZEALAND TO SAIGONFly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Saigon for a four-night stay. DAY 3: SAIGONVisit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cholon (Chinatown) and Ben Thanh DAYS 4-5: SAIGONTravel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta today. Tomorrow visit Tay Ninh where you will experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion and explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels where you are led by a War Veteran. DAY 6: SAIGON TO HOI ANFly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, stopping at Marble Mountains en route. DAY 7: HOI ANToday you will explore Hoi An on foot, visiting an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese temple. DAY 8: HOI AN TO HUEDrive over the Hai Van Pass to Hue. Upon arrival visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. DAY 9: HUETake a cyclo ride this morning to the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda before enjoying a boat trip along DAY 10: HUE TO HANOI TO SAPAThis morning you will fly to Hanoi. Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you will see the Humble House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Temple of Literature before boarding your overnight sleeper train to Sapa. DAYS 11-12: SAPAArrive in Sapa early this morning. Over the next two days explore different minority villages by foot. Tomorrow evening you will board your overnight sleeper train back toHanoi. DAY 13: HANOIArrive in Hanoi this morning. Later, visit the Ethnology Museum and watch a performance of the famous Water Puppets. DAY 14: HANOI TO HALONG BAYTravel to Halong Bay where you spend the night onboard a junk boat relaxing and watching the sun set over the bay. DAY 15: HALONG BAY TO HANOIContinue cruising this morning before returning to Hanoi. DAY 16: HANOI TO LUANG PRABANGFly to Luang Prabang, Laos. Tour the city by tuk-tuk visiting Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visoun, Wat Sene and the National Museum. Later, climb Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city. DAYS 17-18: LUANG PRABANGRise early this morning to partake in Takbat, a Buddhist ceremony. Cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, visiting Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves en route. Return to Luang Prabang, stopping along the way at Ban Xang Khong. Tomorrow you will drive to the Kuangsi Waterfalls, visiting a H’mong village en route. Stop at Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre on the way back to the city. DAY 19: LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENGDrive to Vang Vieng, visiting Phoukhoune en route. DAY 20: VANG VIENG TO VIENTIANEToday you will visit Tham Chang Cave before driving to Vientiane. DAY 21: VIENTIANETour the city today, visiting Thongkhankham Market, Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Later, visit Talat Sao and the Buddha Park before watching a traditional Lao dance show this evening. DAY 22: VIENTIANE TO PHNOM PENHFly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This afternoon you will visit the majestic Royal Palace to view the Silver Pagoda and explore the National Museum. DAY 23: PHNOM PENHThis morning you will visit Wat Phnom, from which the city got its name. Also stop at the Apsara Association, where underprivileged children are taught traditional dance and music. Later, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes and then have some free time at the Russian Markets. DAY 24: PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAPFly to Siem Reap where you explore the temples of Sreah Srang and East Mebon before enjoying the sunset from the summit of Pre Rup. DAY 25: SIEM REAPDrive to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Start at the South Gate, viewing the Bayon, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. This afternoon you will explore the magnificent Angkor Wat. DAY 26: SIEM REAPAugust to February - High water season Cruise on Tonle Sap, visit a floating village and the temples of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and the spectacular Ta Prohm. March to July - Low water season Visit Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and the spectacular Ta Prohm. DAY 27: DEPART SIEM REAPThis morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Siem Reap airport to board your overnight flight to New Zealand. DAY 28: ARRIVE NEW ZEALANDArrive home this morning. |
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