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VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS, THAILAND, BURMA ... - Scenic Tours

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24 Day Essence of Vietnam<br />

and China<br />

Great Wall of China<br />

Mutianyu<br />

1 Nights<br />

Land Content<br />

Flight Content (Included)<br />

Cruise<br />

Map provided is a guide only.<br />

Please refer to terms and conditions<br />

<strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Tours</strong><br />

Ultimate Inclusions<br />

• Small Group - up to 28 guests<br />

• “Must See” attractions<br />

• All internal flights included<br />

• Well paced with many 2 and 3<br />

night stays<br />

• <strong>Scenic</strong> FreeChoice activities<br />

included<br />

• Highlight <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich<br />

experiences<br />

• Centrally located hotels<br />

• Breakfast included daily plus<br />

many lunches and dinners<br />

• Local beer, soft drink, water, tea<br />

and coffee with select lunches<br />

and dinners (land content only)<br />

• Unique cultural experiences<br />

• Visits to numerous World<br />

Heritage-listed sites<br />

• Escorted by a professional and<br />

passionate Tour Director<br />

• Knowledgeable English-speaking<br />

local guides<br />

• Private vehicle for all included<br />

sightseeing excursions<br />

• Bottled water and wet towels<br />

during sightseeing<br />

• Audio headsets on select days<br />

• Airport arrival and departure<br />

transfers on first and last day<br />

of tour<br />

• ALL TIPPING, GRATUITIES and<br />

PORTERAGE INCLUDED<br />

Xi’an<br />

58 | The ultimate touring experience<br />

3<br />

3<br />

CHINA<br />

Beijing<br />

3<br />

Shanghai<br />

Hanoi<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

3<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

Hue<br />

2<br />

Ho Chi Minh City<br />

Mekong Delta<br />

23 night tour • 21 night land tour • 2 night luxury Halong Bay cruise<br />

So much more with <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Tours</strong><br />

INCLUDED SCENICEnrich<br />

• Lunch at KOTO Restaurant, a project that helps disadvantaged youths<br />

• Enjoy a performance by local fishermen during your luxury Halong Bay cruise<br />

• Spend time with nuns at Duc Son Pagoda and learn how they are providing<br />

education and training to the children through the proceeds from your lunch<br />

• Uncover secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels with your veteran guide<br />

• Visit a local village and learn about traditional handicrafts<br />

• Take part in a remarkable welcome ceremony as you are given the Key to the<br />

City at Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall<br />

• Marvel at the magnificent army of Terracotta Warriors from a special VIP platform<br />

• Take a cycle rickshaw through Beijing’s Hutongs followed by a tea ceremony<br />

INCLUDED SCENICFreeChoice<br />

• In Hanoi, learn the history of the Vietnamese revolution; or partake in a cooking<br />

class; or discover Hanoi’s art scene<br />

• In Hoi An, visit the ruins of My Son; or sample local delicacies; or unwind on<br />

Cham Island<br />

• In Ho Chi Minh City, explore local neighbourhoods on a walking tour; or<br />

experience this dynamic city come to life and enjoy a bowl of pho<br />

• In Shanghai travel to Suzhou and cruise the Grand Canal and visit some of the<br />

exquisite gardens; or explore the old Jewish quarter and the charming treelined<br />

avenues of the French Concession with many fine examples of 19th and<br />

20th century architecture; or get a taste of daily life as you visit a park, wander<br />

through a wet market and have lunch with a local family<br />

• In Beijing, enjoy a performance of the Peking Opera; or the martial arts<br />

spectacular The Legend of Kung Fu<br />

INCLUDED SCENICDining<br />

• 48 superb meals including 23 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 2 Highlight Lunches (HL),<br />

10 Lunches (L), 1 Light Lunch (LL) , 5 Highlight Dinners (HD) and 7 Dinners (D)<br />

INCLUDED SCENICSpecialStays<br />

• In Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing<br />

INCLUDED SCENICHighlights<br />

• Enjoy a tour of Hanoi including the Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda<br />

• Experience a cyclo (rickshaw) ride through the laneways of Hanoi’s Old Quarter<br />

• Enjoy a scenic cruise through Halong Bay<br />

• Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water Puppets<br />

• Cruise on the Perfume River and discover the Citadels and Mausoleums of Hue<br />

• Explore the small town of Hoi An on a guided cyclo tour<br />

• Relax on a sunset cruise of Hoi An’s river delta<br />

• Take a guided tour of the dynamic and buzzing Ho Chi Minh City and its markets<br />

• Experience the Mekong Delta with its floating markets and rural life<br />

• Walk along the Bund, uncover Old Shanghai and Yu Yuan Gardens<br />

• Discover ancient relics and treasures in the fascinating Shanghai Museum<br />

• Enjoy an evening spectacular performance of the energetic Shanghai Acrobats<br />

• Ride Shanghai’s high speed Maglev train<br />

• Take a sightseeing battery car along the complete circuit of Xian’s ancient walls<br />

• Witness the spectacular scenery as you ride the cable car up Mt Hua Shan<br />

• Explore the intriguing Forbidden City and stroll across Tiananmen Square<br />

• Walk the Great Wall of China and marvel at the scale of this architectural wonder<br />

Halong Bay<br />

Cruise<br />

Danang<br />

<strong>VIETNAM</strong><br />

Hoi An<br />

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Xin Chao and welcome to<br />

Vietnam! On arrival you will be met by your <strong>Scenic</strong><br />

<strong>Tours</strong> Representative and transferred to your luxury<br />

hotel (Please arrive by 5.00pm). Meet your Tour<br />

Director and fellow travellers for your tour briefing<br />

before your delicious Included Welcome Dinner at<br />

Spices Garden. Three Night Special Stay : Sofitel<br />

Legend Metropole Hanoi. Meals: HD<br />

Day 2 Hanoi On your Included tour visit the<br />

Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and view Ho<br />

Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich: Enjoy lunch at<br />

KOTO (Know One Teach One) a restaurant set up to<br />

train street and disadvantaged children with English<br />

and hospitality skills. Discover the Old Quarter on<br />

your Included cyclo (rickshaw) ride. Meals: FB,HL,D<br />

Day 3 Hanoi Included <strong>Scenic</strong> FreeChoice activity<br />

(details see pages 16 and 17). Meals: FB<br />

Day 4 Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise Travel to<br />

magnificent Halong Bay and embark the luxurious Au<br />

Co for your Included two night cruise through the calm<br />

waters of Halong Bay. <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich: Enjoy a special<br />

performance by local fishermen before appreciating a<br />

delicious dinner as you moor in a quiet and secluded<br />

bay. Two Night Special Stay : Au Co Cruise.<br />

Meals: FB,L,D<br />

Day 5 Halong Bay Cruise Join a Tai Chi lesson on<br />

the Sun Deck before your visit to Cat Ba Island. Cruise<br />

further into quieter bays and join in some Included<br />

activities like swimming, cycling, kayaking. At sunset, sip<br />

a cocktail and learn about Vietnamese cooking during<br />

a demonstration before enjoying your delicious dinner.<br />

Meals: FB,L,D<br />

Day 6 Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi After a<br />

delicious buffet brunch on board, disembark your<br />

luxury cruise and drive back to Hanoi. This evening<br />

appreciate your Included Water Puppets performance.<br />

Overnight Special Stay : Sofitel Legend Metropole<br />

Hanoi. Meals: FB,L<br />

Day 7 Hanoi – Hue Transfer to the airport for<br />

your Included flight to Hue. Relive the grandeur of<br />

the Imperial Citadel on your Included visit. Two Night<br />

Special Stay : M Gallery La Residence Hotel and Spa.<br />

Meals: FB,D<br />

Day 8 Hue This morning relax on your<br />

Included cruise down the Perfume River to Thien<br />

Mu Pagoda. <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich: Visit Duc Son Pagoda, talk

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