Grand Tour of Indochina

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Itinerary

1. 1

   Fly To Saigon

   Fly to Saigon, Vietnam's most evocative city.
2. 2

   Discover Saigon

   This morning, contemplate the horrors of guerilla warfare at the Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. The exuberant city of Saigon is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world but is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Visit the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.
3. 3

   Mekong Delta

   Travel to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Lunch on typical Mekong fare. Return to Saigon.
4. 4

   Explore Hoi An

   Days 4–5

   Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. In the afternoon take a walking tour of Hoi An including the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the workshop of social enterprise 'Reaching Out'. The next morning visit the beautiful, rural Tra Que Village. Try your hand at some traditional farming techniques before an afternoon at leisure.
5. 6

   Hoi An At Leisure

   Today is at leisure to explore independently.
6. 7

   Hue's Imperial Citadel

   Days 7–8

   Travel to Hue via the famously scenic Hai Van Pass. This scholarly town was once the seat of the Nguyen Emperors, and the area still retains an atmosphere of historic grandeur. Begin at the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and explore its many monuments and gardens. The next day explore the imposing Imperial Citadel. Later, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and take a cruise on the Perfume River.
7. 9

   Journey To Hanoi

   Fly to Hanoi. Vietnam's capital brings all the charms of the past with a modern buzz in one fast-paced yet refined city. Take an exciting cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and enjoy a Vietnamese 'egg coffee' break.
8. 10

   Mai Chau

   Days 10–11

   This morning take a visit to the Museum of Ethnology Temple of Literature, Hanoi's first university, before you take the picturesque mountain road to Mai Chau. This afternoon, take a gentle trek out to see the rice fields. Visit the White Thai community villages of Pom Coong and Lac with their traditional stilt houses. The next day, drive higher into the mountains to visit the H'mong hill tribe village of Sa Linh and hike to Pa Co.
9. 12

   Return To Hanoi

   Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy time at leisure.
10. 13

    Cruise Halong Bay

    Days 13–14

    Head east to Halong Bay, where you'll spend two days aboard your comfortable cruise boat sailing amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil waters of the iconic Halong Bay. Stay overnight on the boat before returning to Hanoi. This evening, enjoy a traditional performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.
11. 15

    Fly To Luang Prabang

    Visit Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. Fly to Luang Prabang.
12. 16

    Takbat

    Rise early to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat. Ascend Phousi Hill for city views and visit Wat Xieng Thong. Take to the waters of the Mekong to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of Buddhist sculptures that reside within.
13. 17

    Kuang Si Waterfalls

    This morning visit the National Museum. Marvel at the cascading turquoise waters of the enchanting Kuang Si Waterfalls before returning to Luang Prabang via Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre.
14. 18

    Travel To Vang Vieng

    Fly to Vientiane and travel to Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape of limestone mountains, lush fields and snaking rivers.
15. 19

    Explore Vang Vieng

    Venture into the Tham Chang cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River.
16. 20

    Discover Vientiane

    Travel back to Vientiane to visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa, and the Patuxai Victory Monument.
17. 21

    Royal Palace

    Fly to Phnom Penh, a city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Today's visits include the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Later on admire the artefacts of the lovely National Museum.
18. 22

    Explore Phnom Penh

    Visit Tuol Sleng Museum, formely the notorious Khmer Rouge prison known as S21. Continue to the Killing Fields, site of the mass execution of thousands of innocent civilians under the Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s. Today, this is a memorial site for peaceful reflection. Return to Phnom Penh for lunch before visiting Wat Phnom, the city's namesake temple.
19. 23

    Siem Reap

    Fly to Siem Reap. Visit the captivating Banteay Srei. This evening, enjoy an acrobatic performance by graduates of the Phare Circus, a local NGO providing life-changing vocational training opportunities to local youths.
20. 24

    Explore Angkor

    The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Begin at atmospheric Ta Prohm, continuing to Angkor Thom and passing through the South Gate to reach the enigmatic Bayon. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat. This evening, return to Angkor Thom for a boat ride on the moat, enjoying the sunset with a refreshing drinks in hand.
21. 25

    Tonle Sap

    Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting a local village and observing the way of life of these lake communities. In the high-water season (August to February), you will also visit Kampong Khleang, a unique village on stilts. In the low water season (March to July), you will visit Chong Kneas, a floating village. On your way back to Siem Reap, stop by the SATCHA social enterprise, before enjoying this evening’s farewell dinner with an Aspara Dance Show.
22. 26

    Fly Siem Reap To Australia

    Days 26–27

    Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia, arriving home the same or the following day.

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