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Treasures<br />
of Vietnam<br />
& Cambodia<br />
12 days<br />
highlights<br />
• Cruise Halong Bay<br />
• Stroll Hoi An’s ancient streets<br />
• Experience Ho Chi Minh City<br />
• Marvel at the archaeological<br />
wonders of Angkor Wat<br />
Day 1. Australia – Hanoi<br />
Vietnam is a graceful country<br />
filled with stunning natural<br />
beauty and a charming culture.<br />
Its mountains, jungles, and<br />
coastlines range from virtually<br />
untouched to well-groomed,<br />
while its villages remain quaint<br />
but hospitable, and its cities are<br />
cosmopolitan and charming.<br />
Upon arrival, you will be greeted<br />
at the airport by your tour guide<br />
and transferred to your hotel.<br />
Day 2. Hanoi<br />
Enjoy a city tour of Hanoi’s most<br />
famous sites: Ho Chi Minh’s<br />
Mausoleum (outside view), One<br />
Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple<br />
of Literature, Vietnam’s first<br />
university. Later, enjoy a cyclo<br />
ride around the Old Quarter, and<br />
then catch a water puppet show, a<br />
celebrated traditional Vietnamese<br />
folk art. In the evening enjoy a<br />
welcome dinner.<br />
Day 3. Hanoi – Halong Bay<br />
Travel by coach to Halong Bay for<br />
an overnight boat trip to explore<br />
one of the world’s great natural<br />
wonders, cruising the thousands<br />
of limestone islands. Visit some of<br />
the hidden grottoes beneath the<br />
towering cliffs. Enjoy a seafood<br />
lunch and dinner on board.<br />
Day 4. Halong Bay – Hanoi<br />
– Danang – Hoi An<br />
Enjoy the aquamarine waters<br />
of the bay at its best as the junk<br />
cruises quietly through the<br />
spectacular limestone formations.<br />
Disembark and transfer to Hanoi<br />
airport to board a short flight<br />
to Da Nang.<br />
Day 5. Hoi An<br />
Today’s highlight is the<br />
UNESCO World Heritage<br />
listed town of Hoi An itself. An<br />
important trading port between<br />
the 15th and 19th centuries,<br />
you will step back in time as<br />
you wander its narrow streets,<br />
ancient covered bridges and<br />
temples. After lunch, visit an old<br />
merchant’s home, Hoi An Market<br />
and a local Chinese temple, then<br />
enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.<br />
Day 6. Hoi An – Danang<br />
– Ho Chi Minh City<br />
Take the early morning flight<br />
to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly<br />
known as Saigon. Upon your<br />
arrival, you’ll head north-west of<br />
Ho Chi Minh City to the town<br />
of Cu Chi and explore the Cu Chi<br />
Tunnels, one of the most famous<br />
battlegrounds of the Vietnam<br />
War. The secret tunnel system<br />
is 200 kilometres long and served<br />
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