Take a 9-night trip and visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Begin with a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital and second largest city. In Hanoi, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. Transfer overland to Halong for a night, and cruise around Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi and fly to Ho Chi Minh City (still known to the locals as Saigon). Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Cu Chi tunnel complex. Afterward, fly to Siem Reap to visit the ruins of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, perhaps the most extensive temple ruins in Asia. Then fly to Phnom Penh and see the Royal Palace and its Silver Pavilion, which has a floor of solid silver. Post-Tour only.
Jun 30, Tue – Singapore/Hanoi (D)
Depart from Singapore for Hanoi. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a water puppet show and dinner. (The Lapis/Melia)
Jul 1, Wed – Hanoi (B/L)
Today, take a full-day tour to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. Then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Fine Art Museum and the Central Market. A one-hour cyclo tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Hanoi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Jul 2, Thu – Hanoi/Halong Bay (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you are transferred overland to Halong, where you embark on a boat cruise around magnificent Halong Bay. The Bay is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage site noted for the karst rock formations that rise steeply from the water to form thousands of oddly shaped islets. Return to the pier, and stay overnight in Halong. (Novotel)
Jul 3, Fri – Halong Bay/Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival, you are met and transferred to the center of the city. Afternoon sightseeing begins with a visit to the Reunification Palace and includes the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the history museum. Afterward, check in your hotel. (Liberty Central/Sofitel Plaza)
Jul 4, Sat – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
In the morning, visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels, where Vietnamese guerrillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels as hideouts during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda.
Jul 5, Sun – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)
This morning, depart for the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in My Tho, enjoy a boat cruise along the river. Experience a ride to visit a local house, where you will enjoy tea and taste home-grown fruits. Board a sampan and drift along the narrow, tree-lined canals for further exploration of the Mekong Delta. After lunch, before returning to My Tho, visit a family-run business that makes coconut candy. On the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda if time permits. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon. In the evening, enjoy dinner with a musical performance.
Jul 6, Mon – Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. (Tara Angkor/Sofitel Royal Angkor)
Jul 7, Tue – Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Spend a full day at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom with a comprehensive tour and some time to look around independently. Enter Angkor Thom via the Southern Gate and explore the ancient city. Then proceed to visit the ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. Explore its extraordinary architecture for an opportunity to experience a spectacular sunset over the monuments.
Jul 8, Wed – Siem Reap/Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon, visit some of the capital’s most impressive sites, including the Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue, the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh’s oldest shrine. (La Rose/InterContinental)
Jul 9, Thu – Phnom/Penh/US (B)
Transfer to the airport and board China Airlines flight for return to the US, where you arrive home the same day.
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Los Angeles | Land & Air *
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- Land and Air prices include airfare and government taxes and fees via China Airlnes from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Singapore, air between Singapore and Indochina.
- Land Only includes air/land transportation within Indochina, but not from the US to from Singapore or to/from Indochina.
- Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.
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ALL TOUR PACKAGES FEATURE
• Round trip trans-Pacific air via Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines and Emirates Airlines (or otherwise specified) coach class from West Coast, East Coast and Mid West gateway cities to/from Singapore and first/last cities of pre/post tours. All airfares include current airline fuel surcharges at the time (May 20, 2019) of printing this brochure and subject to change. Special add-on fares from various cities in the US and premium economy/business/first class upgrades on trans-Pacific air segments are available.
• Inter/intra Asia airfares coach class via Cathay Pacific/Singapore Airlines/China Airlines or other Asia carriers for Land and Air packages.
• Round trip airport transfers by coach with English-speaking guide/driver in each city
• Extensive sightseeing tours by air-conditioned motor-coach/car with English-speaking guide/driver; and admission fees for parks, sites, rides and shows as per itinerary
• Accommodations double occupancy at FC (first class) or D (deluxe) hotels as indicated, including hotel tax and service charges
• Meals B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner) included as per itinerary
• Luggage handling
• National tour guide for each country if tour members exceed 30 people
IMPORTANT
• $300 deposit required upon reservation; completed reservation form and a copy of passport are required upon reservation
• Final payment due 75 days prior to departure
• Cancellation penalties apply. See Pacific Holidays General Terms and Conditions for details
• Major credit cards are accepted; credit card authorization is required
• Optional travel insurance plan strongly recommended and non-refundable
• Ask for information about free land and air for group organizer, if group over 20 people
SPECIAL NOTES
• All prices quoted are in US dollars and based on current exchange rate at the time (May 20, 2019) of printing of this brochure. If exchange rates drastically differ at the time of full payment, Pacific Holidays reserves the right to adjust prices already quoted in this brochure
• Land Only tour prices do not include airfares from the US to first city of the pre-tour or airfares from last city of the post-tour to the US. However, Land Only includes air/land transportations within the tour program.
• Promotional airfares may be sold out due to high volume of traffic for Lions Clubs Convention in Singapore. Higher airfares may apply if lower fares are sold out. An alternative airline may be used if Cathay Pacific Airways/Singapore Airlines/China Airlines/Emirates Airlines lower fares are sold out.
• Contracted hotels as indicated in this brochure may be sold out. Alternative hotels may be used. Prices may change.
• Pacific Holidays General Terms and Conditions apply; Cancellation and change penalties apply; Travel insurance is highly recommended. Please go online and visit www.pacificholidaysinc.com for coverage and exclusions.
• Add-on airfares from various cities in the States are available.
• For US citizens visas for China, Vietnam, Myanmar and India are required before departure. Apply for visas online or through visa agencies at least 2 months before departure. For non-US citizens please make sure you have proper travel documents before departure. Pacific Holidays will assist in visa application but is not responsible if applicant is declined for visas.
• Customized and private tours are available.
• Pacific Holidays is not authorized to make any hotel, transfers and tours (any land) reservations during the period of Lions Clubs International Convention (Jun 26 – 30, 2020) in Singapore. All reservations for Singapore and registration for the Convention must go through Lions Clubs International Convention Division.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund of deposits made if cancellation is received in writing 90 days prior to departure, less $200 per person handling fee, plus any nonrefundable deposit for air, hotels and cruises, as well as credit card charge fees. Between 89 days and 60 days prior to departure, handling fee of $400 per person, plus non-refundable fees will be charged. Between 59 days and 30 days prior to departure, a handling fee of $600 per person, plus non-refundable fees, will be charged. Between 29 days and 8 days prior to departure, a handling fee of $800 per person will be charged, plus any expenses already incurred and cancellation fees imposed by airlines, hotels, cruises and suppliers. Seven days or less prior to departure, 50% of the tour package price or $1000 per person, whichever is higher, will be charged. NO REFUND will be granted to unused land portion once the tour has begun. All refund claims must be made in writing no later than 30 days after termination of trip. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Travel insurance, visa fee, visa handling fee and most airlines tickets are not refundable once purchased and ticketed.
DISCLAIMER
Lions Clubs International (including its officers, directors, employees and volunteers) has no connection, no responsibility and is not a contracting party with regard to the transportation or other facilities offered by PACIFIC HOLIDAYS or any other tour operator making the arrangements for the pre- and post-convention tours being offered. By making a reservation and/or payment for any pre- and post-convention tour, participants acknowledge and understand that they are contracting directly with PACIFIC HOLIDAYS or another tour operator, that any contractual responsibilities are directly between the participant and PACIFIC HOLIDAYS or another tour operator, that participants are fully aware of all risks of travel and arrangements for tours of this nature, and that participants fully disclaim, waive, release and discharge Lions Clubs International (including its officers, directors, employees and volunteers) from any and all liability, claims or responsibilities with regard to the pre- or post-convention tours being offered.
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