GR AND TOUR OF INDOCHINA 28 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
$10,450 FULLY INCLUSIVE WITH FLIGHTS FROM NEW ZEALAND
ALL MEALS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Drift on the Mekong Delta See local life in charming Hoi An Marvel at Hue’s Imperial Citadel Walk Mai Chau’s rice terraces Practise Tai Chi on Halong Bay Witness sacred Takbat Be captivated by Angkor
Discover beautiful Vang Vieng
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PRICE INCLUDES • 25 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 25 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for NZ passport holders
DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SAIGON Fly to Saigon, Vietnam’s most evocative city. DAY 3: DISCOVER SAIGON This morning, contemplate the horrors of guerrilla 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. DAY 4: 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.
Explore the scenic rice terraces of Mai Chau
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE E mbark on an easy trek through the incredible landscapes of Mai Chau. Admire views of the famous rice terraces, visit the villages of hill tribes such as the Flower H’mong, and meet the communities that call them home. A rip-roaring combination of theatre, music, dance and circus, Phare: the Cambodian Circus, tells tales woven from local folklore, history and modern life in a unique and authentically-Cambodian way. itness the dawn ceremony of Takbat, a daily ritual W which sees the saffron-robed monks of Luang Prabang’s monasteries collect alms, in the form of food, from the local people who line the streets.
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DAYS 5-6: EXPLORE HOI AN 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. DAY 7: HOI AN AT LEISURE Spend a day at leisure to explore and unwind in this wilfully traditional town. DAYS 8-9: HUE’S IMPERIAL CITADEL Travel the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Visit the UNESCO Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. The next day explore the imposing Imperial Citadel before seeing Thien Mu Pagoda and cruising along the Perfume River. DAY 10: 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.
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DAYS 11-12: M AI CHAU Take the picturesque mountain road to Mai Chau. This afternoon, explore the rice fields and 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. DAY 13: RETURN TO HANOI Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy time at leisure. DAYS 14-15: CRUISE HALONG BAY 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. DAY 16: FLY TO LUANG PR ABANG Visit Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. Fly to Luang Prabang. DAY 17: 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. DAY 18: 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. DAY 19: TR AVEL TO VANG VIENG Fly to Vientiane and travel to Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape.
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