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Day 1, Thursday - USA/Bangkok
Depart the United States on a Cathay Pacific Airways trans-Pacific flight for Bangkok. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2, Friday - Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (Amari Atrium/Royal Orchid Sheraton)
Day 3, Saturday - Bangkok/Vientiane
Depart Bangkok by air for Vientiane, the capital of Laos, situated on the Mekong River. A city tour includes That Luang Temple, the Patuxai arch, and the central market. (Lao Plaza) (B/D)
Day 4, Sunday - Vientiane/Luang Prabang
Take a 40-minute flight north to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital and home of the former royal family. Afternoon sightseeing includes temples such as Wat Phousy, located on a hill overlooking the city. Also visit the lively markets with arrays of silk goods and handicrafts. (Villa Santi) (B/L/D)
Day 5, Monday - Luang Prabang
Depart on a boat trip this morning along the Mekong River to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou. Drive through scenic rural landscapes to visit a handicraft village on the return journey. (B/L/D)
Day 6, Tuesday - Luang Prabang/Hanoi
Today visit the former king's palace and then proceed to a local market for shopping. After lunch transfer to your return flight to Hanoi. A water puppet show in the evening. (Movenpick/InterContinental) (B/L/D)
Day 7, Wednesday - Hanoi
Morning sightseeing tour includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his former residence. Also visit the 900-year-old Temple of Literature, Fine Arts Museum and the Central Market. Afternoon at leisure to browse the market. (B/L)
Day 8, Thursday - Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon sightseeing at the Presidential Palace, formerly the official residence of Ngo Dinh Diem. Then visit Cholon - HCM City's Chinatown. Visit the Quang Pagoda, a thriving Buddhist center, and the large Chinese Market. (Grand/Sofitel Plaza) (B/L)
Day 9, Friday - Ho Chi Minh City
This morning visit the Cu Chi tunnel complex, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Your tour also takes you to the History Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure to visit cafes, shops and markets. (B/L)
Day 10, Saturday - Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to My Tho. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. A boat trip takes you past fishing villages and farmlands of the Mekong Delta. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Tonight enjoy a dinner with traditional music. (B/L/D)
Day 11, Sunday - Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap
Today may be the highlight of your trip as you fly to Siem Reap to visit the ruins of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, perhaps the most extensive temple ruins in Asia. (Borei Angkor/Sofitel Royal Angkor) (B/L/D)
Day 12, Monday - Siem Reap
Spend a full day at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom with a comprehensive tour and some time to look around independently. (B/L/D)
Day 13, Tuesday - Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
A morning flight takes you to Phnom Penh. Your afternoon tour includes the National Museum (Khmer art) and the Royal Palace and its Silver Pavilion with a floor of solid silver. (Juliana/InterContinental) (B/L/D)
Day 14, Wednesday - Phnom Penh/Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (Amari Atrium/Royal Orchid Sheraton) (B)
Day 15, Thursday - Bangkok/USA
Depart Bangkok via Cathay Pacific Airways flight back to the United States and arrive the same day. (B)
The following Land & Air prices include Government Taxes and Fees.
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Departure Dates
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Land & Air
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Land Only
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Single Supplement
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Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
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$5535 FC
$6090 D |
$4120 FC
$4675 D |
$1675 FC
$2290 D |
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Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
$5525 FC
$6080 D |
$4110 FC
$4665 D |
$1665 FC
$2280 D |
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Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
$5960 FC
$6515 D |
$4110 FC
$4665 D |
$1665 FC
$2280 D |
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Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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$5525 FC
$6080 D |
$4110 FC
$4665 D |
$1665 FC
$2280 D |
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Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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$5570 FC
$6185 D |
$4155 FC
$4770 D |
$1695 FC
$2390 D |
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Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
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$5590 FC
$6215 D |
$4175 FC
$4795 D |
$1715 FC
$2415 D |
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 26
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$6030 FC
$6650 D |
$4175 FC
$4795 D |
$1715 FC
$2415 D |
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Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 '14
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 '14 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 '14 |
$5590 FC
$6215 D |
$4175 FC
$4795 D |
$1715 FC
$2415 D |
