Thứ Tư, 16 tháng 11, 2011

Indochina Explorer 19 days

Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVE PHNOM PENH

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet your tour leader (or local guide) for welcome drinks and a tour briefing.
SUNWAY HOTEL – 2 nights
DAY 2 – PHNOM PENH
Explore the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Visit the Childsafe Centre and later learn about the Khmer Rouge at Toul Sleng and The Killing Fields.
DAY 3 – PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP
Fly to Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor and take a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake.
SOMADEVI ANGKOR HOTEL – 2 nights
DAY 4 – SIEM REAP
Explore Angkor Wat by tuk-tuk then board a regular vehicle for the outer-lying temples of Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm and more.

DAY 5 –SIEM REAP TO SAIGON
Today you will fly from Siem Reap to Saigon and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax or begin exploration of Saigon’s bustling city streets.
DUXTON HOTEL – 3 nights

DAY 6 – SAIGON

See the sights of old and new Saigon in the central ‘French quarter’ and the Chinatown district, then visit Cu Chi Tunnels.

DAY 7 – MEKONG DELTA
Explore the Mekong Delta’s canals, orchards and towns by boat and interact with the friendly locals.

DAY 8 – SAIGON TO HUE
Fly to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Wander the last empire’s Forbidden City - the Citadel and visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the workers of Spiral Foundation.
SAIGON MORIN - 1 night

DAY 9 – HUE TO HOI AN
Visit the tomb of the former Nguyen Dynasty Emperor - Tu Duc before driving south to nearby Hoi An. Enjoy the architecture, local delicacies and friendly locals that make Hoi An a true Vietnam highlight on an afternoon walking and market tour with the students of ‘Streets’ organisation.
HOI AN HISTORIC HOTEL - 2 nights

DAY 10 – HOI AN
Today is at leisure to enjoy Hoi An with its many galleries, tailor shops and restaurants.

DAY 11 – HOI AN TO HALONG BAY
Free time before you fly to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to Halong City.
ROYAL LOTUS HOTEL - 1 night

DAY 12 – HALONG BAY TO HANOI
Spend the morning cruising the spectacular Halong Bay, with its thousands of limestone islets that rise out of the sea, as you enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch onboard. In the afternoon journey to Hanoi before an evening theatrical water puppet performance.
SILK PATH HOTEL - 2 nights
DAY 13 – HANOI
Discover the Old Quarter on a walking tour, then explore Hanoi with visits to historic Ba Dinh Square, the infamous Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton) prison and the peaceful Temple of Literature, then, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 14 – HANOI TO VIENTIANE
Fly to the sleepy Lao capital city, where you will be transferred to your hotel. Choose to either explore the waterfront area of the Mekong or relax by the hotel pool this afternoon.
MERCURE VIENTIANE - 2 nights
DAY 15 – VIENTIANE
Spend the day exploring the capital’s most famous landmarks and temples, then pay a visit to a fair-trade silk weaving organization. In the afternoon, visit the COPE Centreand cap off your day with a traditional Lao Baci welcome and blessing ceremony.

DAY 16 – VIENTIANE TO LUANG PRABANG
Fly to Luang Prabang this morning. Spend the afternoon walking around the city’s many beautiful wats. In the evening participate in a cooking class of traditional Lao cuisine where you have the chance to taste your own creation.
SALA PRABANG - 3 nights

DAY 17 – LUANG PRABANG
Visit the National Museum, then on to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, where you will gain insight into Laos’ ethnic groups. Travel up river by slow boat to visit Pak Ou (thousand Buddha) caves, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. Return mid-afternoon for some free time to relax.

DAY 18 – LUANG PRABANG

Rise early to witness of monks perform the morning alms tradition. Visit a local market then drive to the beautiful Kuang Si falls for swimming. finish off the day with a game of petanque and sunset drinks on the famous Mekong River.

DAY 19 – LUANG PRABANG
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey

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