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Halong Bay, Vietnam Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are serviced by a number of world class airlines. Travel Indochina proudly works with the following international airlines and can arrange all of your air arrangements. Singapore Airlines When you fly with the world’s most awarded airline, you’ll enjoy a standard of inflight service even other airlines talk about. On board you’ll enjoy Singapore Airlines renowned comfort, gourmet cuisine inspired and created by world acclaimed chefs, and KrisWorld, your personal inflight entertainment system. Singapore Airlines offers multiple daily departures from all major Australian cities to Singapore with convenient connections to all major Vietnam and Cambodia gateways. Thai Airways On Thai Airways, the welcome is always genuine, with extra personal touches which come naturally from dedicated cabin staff, for whom friendly hospitality is much more than a duty. New wider seat designs are being rolled out across the Thai fleet, as is Audio Visual on Demand entertainment. Thai Airways flies 45 times a week non-stop from Australia to Thailand with onward connections to all of Indochina’s major cities. Vietnam Airlines Vietnam airlines offers non-stop flights from Australia to Vietnam. Sydney departures are on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with departures out of Melbourne on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You’ll reach Ho Chi Minh City in just 8 hours. Vietnam airlines also has great connections to all cities in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. From Vietnam you can fly to over 38 International cities in Asia and Europe. In 2010 Vietnam Airlines joined SKYTEAM. This new partnership offers many benefits to travel with our new global alliance partners. Responsible Travel We are committed to responsible travel and ensuring a sustainable future for the destinations we visit. At Travel Indochina, we believe travel should be an exchange – of knowledge and perspectives, cultures and wealth. Our commitment to responsible travel stems from our appreciation of Asia’s culture, cuisine, beautiful natural environments and people. Please see our website for our full Responsible Travel policy. Contents How to use this brochure 5 Handmade Holidays in Vietnam 7 Footloose Adventures Indochina 8 Saigon and Dalat touring 10 Saigon and beyond touring 11 Saigon accommodation 12 Hanoi and beyond touring 14 Halong Bay cruises 15 Hanoi accommodation 16 Hoi An and Hue touring 18 Hue accommodation 19 Hoi An accommodation 20 Beach accommodation 22 Sapa touring 25 Mekong cruises 26 Small Group Journeys 28 Handmade Holidays in Cambodia 31 Siem Reap (Angkor) touring 32 Siem Reap (Angkor) accommodation 34 Cambodia touring 36 Phnom Penh and the Northeast touring 37 Phnom Penh accommodation 38 South Coast accommodation 39 Handmade Holidays in Laos 41 Luang Prabang and beyond touring 42 Vientiane touring 44 Southern Laos touring 45 Luang Prabang accommodation 46 Vientiane accommodation 48 Booking conditions 49 4 HANDMADE FROM LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. HANDPICKED BY US. www.handmadeholidays.com.au
How to use this brochure No matter what your interests, this brochure will allow you to tailor your own Handmade Holiday in Indochina. Each option on the following pages has been specially selected by our local experts. Rather than listing every hotel in a town along with the standard tourist fare we have handpicked the best of every destination to allow you to craft a holiday that suits your interests and budget. Touring Footloose Adventures – Footloose Adventures give you an independent exploration without all the hassles, so you can put all your energy toward getting the most out of your holiday. It gives you a basic framework from which to build your ultimate experience, and offers great value for money for travellers on any budget. We can even book your international airfares. City stays – A great way to get to know a new city, these all-inclusive packages include accommodation with breakfast, return transfers and touring that covers the major sights in Indochina’s most popular cities, with some of our special touches. City stays are great value on their own, or as part of a longer trip. Private tours – Our private tours are the ideal way to get to know a destination using our expert local knowledge. We provide all transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles, so you don’t need to worry. You can choose the standard of accommodation and each day you’ll meet your local guide, handpicked by us, to show you around their hometown. All entrance fees are included, so you can concentrate on having the experience of a lifetime. Small Group Journeys – On a Small Group Journey you will share Indochina’s most exciting destinations with a maximum of 15 like-minded travellers. Small Groups provide the flexibility of independent travel minus the hassle, and provide real opportunities to experience the culture, meet the people, and savour the cuisine. Day tours Join in day tours – Our join in day tours are a great way to explore with other travellers. Groups consist of up to 12 passengers to share your day with. Each group is led by one of our expert English-speaking local guides. Travel on our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles and make new friends. All entrance fees are included, so you don’t have to worry. Inclusions: Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle • sightseeing as specified in the itinerary with entrance fees included • local English-speaking guide Private day tours – Our private day tours are the ideal way to get to know a destination using our expert local knowledge. We provide all transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles. Meet your local guide, handpicked by us, to show you around their hometown. All entrance fees are included, so you can concentrate on having the experience of a lifetime. Inclusions: Private transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle • sightseeing as specified in the itinerary with entrance fees included • local English-speaking guide Design your own day tours – Our design your own day tours let you and your expert local guide put together your own private full or half day tour to fit your own interests. Each tour offers you a choice of sites to visit – your guide and driver will take care of the rest. Make the most of your time and the knowledge of our experienced local guides who will help design the perfect tour for you. Prior to departing, your guide will meet you at your hotel and talk you through the various options to ensure you make the most of your day. Inclusions: Touring and transport to a specific number of sites • air-conditioned vehicle and driver • local English-speaking guide. (Entrance fees not included) Tour Gradings Easy – Suitable for people of all ages with average fitness and mobility. Moderate – Suitable for people of reasonable fitness, with a keen interest in exploring. Adventurous – Suitable for people of reasonable fitness, with a keen interest in exploring (these options may include some long road journeys, walking and occasionally basic accommodation). Hotels Hotel Gradings No Frills – Comfortable rooms and usually limited public areas. Generally a limited range of facilities. Standard – Smart, comfortable accommodation with a good range of room and public facilities. Superior – Generally a wide range of room and public facilities and high service standards. Sometimes part of an international chain, may be locally rated five star, but lacking the fuller range of facilities offered at deluxe hotels. Deluxe – An extensive range of facilities – dining, recreational and other. Often part of an international chain, offering high standards of service, often ‘formal’. Heritage – These properties are historic and include some of Asia’s finest French-colonial style hotels. Out of the ordinary – Does not fit into any other category and might be an ecolodge or homestay experience. Facilities Unless otherwise specified, all hotels have air-conditioning and television. Other important facilities in addition to these are listed throughout under the heading Extra Facilities. Specials As many fantastic specials come in throughout the year, please contact us for current special offers. Some hotels also offer honeymoon bonuses and family offers. If these are not listed, please ask us if they are available. Child prices Generally, children under 12 stay for free if sharing with two adults on a room only basis in existing bedding, but charges may apply for breakfast. Some hotels have special deals for families including free extra beds. Ask us for details. Prices Prices are ‘from’ prices and are correct at time of printing. Although only one date range may be listed we have great rates year round, so please contact us if your preferred travel date is not listed. ChildSafe certification ChildSafe is an organisation based in Cambodia which works to eliminate child exploitation and provide for a better future for children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our Cambodia Small Group Journeys include a training briefing on the work this inspiring organisation does. Where the ChildSafe stamp appears next to a hotel in the Cambodia pages of this brochure, this means the hotel is certified by Childsafe as committing to ChildSafe principles. Refer to www.childsafe-international.org for more information. Hotel information at a glance Hotel Name ★★★ Grade Hotel Grading Bonus Offers available Check: is breakfast included or excluded? Map: 8 Map location reference From $ 65pp From Price (low season) Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin 16 Apr - 30 Sep 11 $97 $65 Season Dates From Price 5
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