Itineary:
Day 1: Depart Home City
Fly to Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Day 2: Enroute to Hanoi
Day 3: Arrive in Hanoi
Upon arrival in Noi Bai International airport, you will be met and
transferred to the Sofitel Plaza Hanoi for one night. After check-in,
start exploring this cultural city with a visit to One Pillar Pagoda
, a wooden structure built in 1049 that sits on stilts over a lake;
the Museum of Fine Arts, a magnificent building featuring all aspects
of Vietnam's contemporary fine arts; Temple of Literature, founded
in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong who dedicated it to Confucius in
order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment; the
Lake of the Resorted Sword and the Old Quarter of “36 streets
and 36 wares”. T onight, enjoy a Water Puppet show, a fantastic
art form originating in northern Vietnam followed by dinner at a
local restaurant. *D
Day 4: Hanoi – Hai Phong –
Halong
After breakfast, drive 160 km to Halong City. Enroute, stop at Hai
Pong colonial port to visit the Hang Kenh Temple and the Du Hang
Pagoda, one of the most ancient pagodas in this city built three
centuries ago. The decoration on the pagoda is exquisite as well
as houses many ancient furnishings. Continue to Halong where you
will stay overnight at Halong Plaza Hotel. *B*D
Day 5: Halong – Hanoi –
Danang – Hoi An
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning boat cruise through
the spectacular Halong Bay with stops at its stunning caves and
grottoes. Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard. After disembarking the
boat, travel back to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for your flight
to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, drive through the Marble Mountains
to Hoi An. Check-in at Life Heritage Resort for two nights. *B*L*D
Day 6: Hanoi
Enjoy a walking tour on Hoi An’s narrow cobblestone streets
and visit the Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400 year old Japanese Covered
Bridge, the colourful bazaar, and the local market. Cruise on the
Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island, a village of
woodworkers and boat building families. *B*D
Day 7: Hoi An – Hue
This morning, drive to Hue, the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen
Dynasty (1802-1945). En route, you will pass through Danang before
climbing over the Mountain Clouds Hai Van. Pass and the beautiful
fishing village of Lang Co. In Danang, visit the Cham Museum , which
houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. The
museum, which is a replica of Cham architecture, displays about
300 original sandstone and terra cotta artefacts, dating back to
between the fifth and the sixteenth century. Upon arrival in Hue,
check in at the Saigon Morin Hotel for two nights. *B*D
Day 8: Hue
This morning, travel upstream via a Dragon boat towards the Thien
Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most preserved religious monument standing
on the riverbank with its seven-floored tower. Also visit the Imperial
Citadel. During the afternoon, visit the elaborate Royal tombs of
Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Rest of the day is at leisure. *B*D
Day 9: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly
Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon you will be met and transferred to
the Caravelle Hotel for one night. Spend the afternoon visiting
historic landmarks, such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame
Cathedral and the Central Post Office. *B*D
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Can
Tho
Take a morning drive from Saigon to Can Tho. Can Tho is at the centre
of Mekong Delta, amongst a network of rivers, brooks, canals and
ditches. The province is about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, check-in at the Victoria Can Tho Resort for one night.
*B*L*D
Day 11: Can Tho – Chau Doc
This morning, take a boat ride to the Cai Rang Floating Market,
the largest and most bustling of the Mekong Delta markets. Fruit
and vegetable vendors assemble from all over, hanging samples of
their wares on long poles above. Later on, travel to Chau Doc, a
town in the Mekong Delta region bordered by Cambodia. Overnight
at the Victoria Hotel Chau Doc. *B*D
Day 12: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
After breakfast at the hotel, board the Victoria Speedboat to Phnom
Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, embark
on a city tour with a visit to the National Museum, which houses
Khmer art; the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom; the Silver
Pagoda whose floor is made up of 5,000 silver tiles then ending
at a visit to either the Central or Russian Market. Overnight at
the InterContinental Hotel. *B*D
Day 13: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival, check in at the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa for
two nights. After check in at the hotel, start your tour with a
short drive to Rolous to see the ruins of the Rolous Group. The
ruins are among the oldest Khmer monuments in the Angkor area, dating
to the 9 th century. Two key temple sites remain, Preah Ko and Bakong.
Later on in the afternoon, visit the Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat,
one of the world’s most impressive historic sites. The magnificent
temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II.
It was constructed over a period of 30 years and features the longest
continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery
walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. In 1992 the UNESCO
declared the monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage
Site. *B*D
Day 14: Siem Reap
After breakfast, continue your exploration with a visit to the South
Gate of Angkor Thom, the Baphou, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace
and the Royal Place area. Also visit the picturesque Ta Prohm ruin
that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown.
Other visits include Ta Keo, Chay Say Tevoda, Thammanon, Bantey
Kdei and Srah Srang. These exquisite temples depict Khmer history
and myths. Later in the day, visit a temple to view the magnificent
sunset. *B*D
Day 15: Siem Reap – Bangkok
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, transfer to the Novotel Suvarnnabhumi Airport
Hotel via hotel shuttle bus. Rest of the day is at leisure on your
own. *B
Day 16: Bangkok – Home City
Transfer to the airport via hotel shuttle bus for your return flight
home. *B
| Land Only* |
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009 |
| Twin Occupancy |
C$2700 |
| Single Occupancy |
C$3700 |
*Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
airport taxes and Vietnam visa fee $290.
Price includes internal Asia flights, transfers on day of arrival
& departure.
Hotel Supplement on Dec 25, 31st & Chinese New Year, please
enquire.
Price per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together. |
| Air Inclusive Prices* |
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009 |
| Vancouver |
| Twin Occupancy |
C$4100 |
| Single Occupancy |
C$5200 |
| Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa/Edmonton/Calgary |
| Twin Occupancy |
C$4250 |
| Single Occupancy |
C$5250 |
**Airport taxes and Vietnam
visa fee $400, confirm at time of ticket purchase.
Hotel Supplement on Dec 25, 31st & Chinese New Year, please
enquire.
Price per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together. |
| Departure
Dates 2008 |
| Oct 13 - 28 |
Nov 10 - 25 |
Nov 24 - Dec 9 |
| Departure
Dates 2009 |
| Jan 7 - 22 |
Feb 4 - 19 |
Mar 10 - 25 |
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