Vietnam and Cambodia Private Expedition

10 DAYS FROM $5,895

based on a private group of 6 people traveling together

• Get an insider’s view of magnificent Angkor Wat on a private tour with a Khmer scholar. • Discover the spectacular karst landscape of Trang Na and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. • Explore the farming villages of the Mekong Delta by xe loi, a Vietnamese bicycle rickshaw.

Private Expedition Light

DAYS 1–3 I HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM/ MEKONG DELTA Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 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/ TRANG AN AND VAN LONG NATURE RESERVES 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. Then journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An and Van Long Nature Reserves. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, nestled amid vertical karst mountains, and explore the wetlands of Van Long Nature Reserve by boat. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Meals: 3B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 7–10 I HANOI/SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA/ANGKOR Take a street-food tour of Hanoi with a renowned food blogger, sampling local delicacies. Fly to Siem Reap and spend two full days exploring Angkor Archaeological Park, a vast site that was once home to several capitals of the Khmer Empire. Discover temples tangled in trees and impressive walled cities, and join a Khmer scholar for a private tour of the renowned temples of Angkor Wat. At Artisans Angkor, observe craftsmen practicing age-old Khmer arts, then transfer to the airport for 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 April through January. You may 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 beneath a tunnel of foliage in the Mekong Delta.

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