VIETNAM EXPERIENCEHo Chi Minh City HanoiFR$2,06912 DAYSHighlights• Experience life on the Mekong• Stay in a village guesthouse• Climb through the Cu Chi Tunnels• Explore progressive Ho Chi Minh City• Soak up the rays on Vietnam beaches• Stroll the streets in historical Hoi An• Take a cyclo ride to Hue’s Citadel• Sleep on a Chinese-style junk boatSOUTH EAST ASIADepartures 2015/16<strong>STA</strong>RT FINISH <strong>STA</strong>RT FINISH <strong>STA</strong>RT FINISHJan 17 Jan 28 Apr 25 May 06 Sep 05 Sep 16Jan 24 Feb 04 May 02 May 13 Sep 19 Sep 30Jan 31 Feb 11 May 09 May 20 Nov 07 Nov 18Feb 07 Feb 18 May 16 May 27 Nov 14 Nov 25Feb 14 Feb 25 May 23 Jun 03 Nov 21 Dec 02Feb 21 Mar 04 May 30 May 10 Nov 28 Dec 09Feb 28 Mar 11 Jun 06 Jun 17 Dec 05 Dec 16Mar 07 Mar 18 Jun 13 Jun 24 Dec 12 Dec 23Mar 14 Mar 25 Jun 27 Jul 08 Dec 19 Dec 30Mar 21 Apr 01 Jul 11 Jul 22 Dec 26 Jan 06Mar 28 Apr 08 Jul 25 Aug 05Apr 04 Apr 15 Aug 08 Aug 19 2016Apr 11 Apr 22 Aug 15 Aug 26 Jan 02 Jan 13Apr 18 Apr 29 Aug 22 Sep 02 Jan 09 Jan 20Additional departure dates are available, please ask for details.InclusionsTrip Style: In-Depth Explorer Age Group:Exclusively for 18-35s Accommodation: 3star hotels (9 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), boat (1nt) Transport: Plane, private coach, junk boatMeals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinnersGroup Leader: Trip Manager, local Englishspeakingguides Group Size: Max 30 TourCode: COVIEPVIETNAMHanoiLAOSTHAILANDHalong BayHueDa NangCAMBODIANha TrangHo Chi Minh City(Saigon)MekongDeltaHoi AnHanoiThere’s nowhere on earth quite like Vietnam. From the moment you step off the planeyou’ll be absorbed in an intense explosion of colour, sights, sounds and experiences. Fromthe hustle and bustle of city streets to golden temples glistening in the sun, to jade greenwaters lapping on the shores and emerald paddy fields stretching into the distance, eachday is different to the next. Cruise the waters of the Mekong, stay overnight with the locals,sleep in a Chinese-style junk boat - all of this against a backdrop of a great nation ofpeople and with a bunch of like-minded mates.DAY01020304-05060708091011-12ITINERARYHalong BayHo Chi Minh CityCosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh is a medley of pagodas, streetside shops and high-rises. Tonight, you’llmeet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers before tantalising your tastebuds at the thriving BenThanh Market.Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong DeltaEmbark on a two-day journey into the Mekong Delta. Try out sampans (local boats), learn about localindustries and observe life at the floating markets, giving you a glimpse of everyday life on water.Tonight check out a musical performance before having dinner at your local guesthouse. (B, L, D)Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh CityHead back to Ho Chi Minh City via the Viet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi. See traps, hiddendoors and experience first-hand some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fightersdug by hand during the Vietnam War. (B)Ho Chi Minh City / Nha TrangIn the morning, you’ll set off on a city tour to see Notre Dame Cathedral, the General Post Office andthe Presidential Palace. You’ll then catch a flight to Nha Trang, famous for its golden beaches. OnDay 5, sink into laid-back beach life with a free day to enjoy the sun and sea. Indulge in a mineralmud bath and hot springs experience before getting a taste of Nha Trang by night. (2B)Nha Trang / Hoi AnFly to Da Nang and travel down to Hoi An. On arrival, you’ll take a guided walking tour through theOld Quarter. Get your clothes order in at one of the many tailors this city is famous for. (B)Hoi AnFree day to explore further. Wander the streets checking out galleries and antique shops or head tothe temples of My Son. In the evening, stroll along the historic waterfront to the local market. (B)Hoi An / HueToday, you’ll travel over the ‘Pass of the Ocean Clouds’ with its far-reaching views to the city of DaNang. On arrival to the former royal city of Hue you’ll take a cyclo to the Imperial Citadel, formerhome of Vietnam’s Emperors. It is then on to the impressive Thien Mu Pagoda with views of thePerfume River. (B)Hue / HanoiToday brings a flight to Hanoi. <strong>Full</strong> of French flair, Chinese culture and Vietnamese vitality, Hanoi isa city like no other! On arrival, visit the Temple of Literature before walking the wide Parisian-styleboulevards or relaxing with a bia hoi (draught beer). (B)Hanoi / Halong BayClimb aboard a Chinese-style junk boat for an overnight cruise on heavenly Halong Bay. Pass hiddencoves, sheer cliffs and stunning beaches. You’ll check out the Sung Sot Caves before stopping for aswim amongst limestone karsts. Dock for sunset and be rocked to sleep by the ocean. (B, L, D)Halong Bay / HanoiWake to fantastic views before returning to Hanoi. There’s time to see Hanoi’s world-famous waterpuppet performance before a farewell dinner to toast an amazing adventure with your new friends.Depart on Day 12, shortly after breakfast. (2B, L)90 VISIT WWW.<strong>STA</strong>TRAVEL.COM
CAMBODIA & LAOSlazy journeys along the mekongForget about the well-troddentourist trails of Cambodia andLaos, grab a map and startexploring. Rough diamondCambodia has many undiscoveredsecrets that lie within the hilltribevillages of Ban Luang and BokorNational Park. Likewise leisurelyLaos - the land of a millionelephants- has so much more tooffer than just river tubing. Raftor kayak through Four ThousandIslands and rock climb its lushforested mountains.SLEEPWITH USFRTARA ANGKOR, SIEM REAP $44Just six kilometres from Angkor Wat and 15mins from Siem Reap’s airport, this modernhotel has simple but elegant rooms withen suites and air con. Try your hand at acooking class or unwind in the spa.REPTARFRCHANG INN, LUANG PRABANG $28This traditional, colonial-style charmerin the heart of Luang Prabang has eightrooms with hardwood floors, en suiteswith rain showers, air con and free Wi-Fi.There’s also free bikes to use.LPQCHASOUTH EAST ASIASIEM REAPSTREET FOODFR$51HALF DAYSIHANOUKVILLE ISLANDADVENTUREFR$1763 DAYSOn this night-time tour of Cambodian cuisine, whizz through SiemReap on a moto-rickshaw with your trusty guide, stopping atstreet vendors, stalls and a local restaurant to sample authenticsnacks and Khmer staples. Chow down on barbecued meats andcorn, green mango served with chilli and salt, purple kiwi fruit,baked puddings and fruit shakes. Fried tarantulas and crickets areoptional (!) Finish up at lively Pub Street or return to your hotel.Departs: Daily Meals: Khmer snacks, dinner & bottle of water/fruit shake/beerincluded Transport: Return hotel transfer (option of ending tour at Pub St),moto-rickshaw transport Tour Code: REPSRFDiscover Cambodia’s idyllic coast on this beachy package includingtwo nights’ accommodation. Depart from Phnom Penh to yourbeachside hotel at the pretty, coastal town of Sihanoukville. Nextday, transfer by boat to the unspoilt island paradise of Koh Rong.Relax on white sands, snorkel and enjoy cold beers with fellowtravellers, bedding down in a rustic guesthouse. Day 3, transferback to Sihanoukville, then onwards to Phnom Penh by bus.Departs: Daily Accommodation: Hotel, Sihanoukville on single/twin sharebasis (1 nt), Guesthouse with basic facilities, Koh Rong (1 nt) Meals: No mealsincluded Transport: Taxi/public bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville & returnboat transfers Tour Code: REPSIHSECRETS OFANGKORFR$3953 DAYSANGKOR WATADVENTUREFR$2555 DAYSUncover the secrets of Cambodia’s amazing history. Setting outfrom Siem Reap explore the incredible temples of Angkor Wat, TaProhm, Bayon, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei, followed by a trekthrough Cambodia’s jungle to see 1,000 year-old Hindu sculpturescarved into a riverbed. Sample tasty Khmer cuisine and meet localsliving in floating fishing villages on a boat cruise on a freshwaterlake. Truly experience the very best of this fascinating region.Departs: Daily Accommodation: Choice of superior/deluxe hotel (2 nts)Transport: Car/minivan, remork (Cambodian tuk tuk) & riverboat Meals: 2breakfasts, 2 lunches, snacks Tour Code: REPSECDelve deep into rural Cambodia on this unforgettable round tripfrom Siem Reap. Explore astounding temples including resplendentAngkor Wat and Ta Prohm - as featured in blockbuster ‘TombRaider’ and enjoy a knock-out sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Transferto Phnom Penh the following day. Discover the horrors of theKhmer Rouge genocide with a tour of the Killing Fields then quadbike through villages and rice fields. Return to Siem Reap on Day 4.Departs: Daily (option to start in Phnom Penh) Accommodation: Budget hotels,Phnom Penh (2 nts), Siem Reap (2 nts) Transport: Public bus, van, tuk tukMeals: None included Includes: Hotel pick-up, English-speaking guide, entranceto Killing Fields Tour Code: BEREPANK/BEREPANS91
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