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Grand Tour of Indo-China18 DAYS & 17 NIGHTS Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Hanoi,Hué, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh & Siem ReapHanoiLuang PrabangHalong BayVientianeHueSiem ReapPhnom PenhHoi AnMekong DeltaSaigonThis tour comprehensively takes in the best of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, staying in character hotels throughout. The journey begins in Laos, still relativelyuntouched, discovering ancient Mekong temples and the French colonial legacy. Continue to Vietnam, rapidly developing and highly energised, taking in thehighlights between Hanoi and Saigon. The finale is a journey through the captivating kingdom of Cambodia, finishing the tour at the majestic Angkor Wat.Day 1: Arrive VientianeUpon arrival in Vientiane, the capital of Laos,you will be welcomed by your Cox & Kingslocal representative and transferred to yourhotel. Evening welcome reception. SetthaPalace - 2 nightsDay 2: VientianeToday take a tour of Vientiane, including WatSisaket, Wat Ho Prakeo, That Luang Stupa andthe central market. (B, L)Day 3: To Luang PrabangThis morning, fly to Luang Prabang, regardedby many as the most beautiful town in Asia.Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, tourthe ancient temple district and delve into thehistory of Laos at the National Museum. MaisonSouvannaphoum - 2 nights (B, D)50 I Asia & Pacific 2011Day 4: Luang PrabangMorning boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves to see thetowering limestone caves filled with thousands ofBuddha images that have accumulated as offeringsover the centuries. Visit Ban Xangkhong, a wellknowntraditional weaving village. (B, L)Day 5: To HanoiAfternoon flight to Hanoi and transfer to yourhotel. The heart and soul of Vietnam’s culture,the capital of Hanoi is an alluring amalgamationof East and West, tradition and modernity. SofitelLegend Metropole - 2 nights (B)Day 6: HanoiFull day tour of Hanoi, visiting Ho Chi Minh’smausoleum and residence, One Pillar Pagoda, theTemple of Literature and Museum of Ethnology,and take a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. EveningWater Puppet show followed by dinner. Eachyear Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed betweenOctober and December and it can only be visitedfrom outside. (B, D)Day 7: To Halong BayMorning at leisure. Afternoon drive to the WorldHeritage Site of Halong Bay. Novotel HalongCity – 1 night (B)Day 8: To HuéIn the morning, board a private junk boat for acruise around the limestone mountain islands.Return to Hanoi for the evening flight to Hué.La Residence – 1 night (B, L)Day 9: To Hoi AnMorning cruise on the Perfume River to the ThienMu Pagoda, the Citadel and Forbidden Purple