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Vietnam and Cambodia Private Expedition
10 DAYS FROM $5,195
based on a private group of 6 people traveling together
• Get an insider’s view of Angkor Wat on a private tour with a Khmer scholar. • Explore the farming villages of the Mekong Delta via bicycle or tuk-tuk. • Sample the flavors of Vietnam on a street food tour of Hanoi led by a food blogger.
Private Expedition Light
DAYS 1–3 I HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM/ MEKONG DELTA Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and discover traces of the city’s French colonial period at the Opera House, Hôtel de Ville, and the Central Post Office; then visit the Reunification Palace, the former presidential residence of South Vietnam. Spend a day in the Mekong Delta, cruising into the countryside and exploring by bicycle or tuk-tuk. Caravelle Saigon or Sofitel Saigon Plaza | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D DAYS 4–6 I HO CHI MINH CITY/HANOI Descend into the famous Cu Chi war tunnels before flying to Hanoi. Discover the leafy lanes of the French Quarter, see the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, and watch a water-puppetry performance. During a day amid the World Heritage-listed karst landscapes of Trang Na, tour the ruins of Vietnam’s ancient capital of Hoa Lu and cruise through the wetlands of Van Long Nature Reserve, watching for birds and langurs. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Meals: 3B, 2L
DAYS 7–10 I HANOI/SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA/ANGKOR Set out on a lively street food tour in the markets of Old Hanoi before flying to Siem Reap. Spend two days exploring Angkor Archaeological Park, a World Heritage site spanning nearly 500 acres and once home to several capitals of the Khmer Empire. Discover temples tangled in tree roots and impressive walled cities, and join a Khmer scholar for a private tour of renowned Angkor Wat. At Artisans Angkor, observe craftsmen practicing age-old Khmer arts. Transfer to the Siem Reap airport and catch your flight home. Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor | Meals: 4B, 1L, 1D
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.
INFORMATION
Dates: This expedition is offered from October through March. Request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
A local boat travels through a tunnel of foliage in the Mekong Delta.
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