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FAR EAST Vientiane


INDOCHINA GRAND TOUR


17 DAYS from £3595 (per person twin share with flights)


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Enjoy the highlights of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia on this once in a lifetime journey


That Luang Stupa


DAYS 1/2 – Fly to Vientiane Thai Airways flight via Bangkok to Vientiane. 2 nights at the Green Park Boutique Hotel.


DAY 3 – Vientiane City tour and a visit to Xieng Kuan Buddha Park.


DAY 4 – Luang Prabang Fly to Luang Prabang for 3 nights at Villa Santi Resort. Afternoon visit the golden temple, Wat Xieng Thong and Phu Sii Hill.


DAY 5 – Luang Prabang Boat trip on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves and a H’mong village.


DAY 6 – Luang Prabang Day at leisure. Optional waterfall visit or cookery lesson.


Wat Si Saket, Vientiane Courtesy of Paul Levrier


DAYS 7/8 – Hanoi Fly to Hanoi for 2 nights at Mövenpick Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter.


VIENTIANE Delightfully serene, the enchanting Laotian capital is a city of colonial grandeur and beautiful gilded temples on the banks of the Mekong. With little of the frantic pace of other Asian cities, its highlights include the most revered stupa in the country, That Luang and the quirky Xieng Khuan Buddha Park.


WHERE TO STAY IN VIENTIANE Choose from colonial or boutique in the Laotian capital:


SETTHA PALACE – Centrally located this 26 room colonial hotel has period interiors and landscaped gardens


GREEN PARK – A beautiful 34 room boutique hotel located next to Nong Chanh Park


DAY 9 – Halong Bay Drive to Halong Bay to board the Bhaya overnight cruise. Sail amongst mountain scenery and floating villages.


DAY 10 – Hoi An Further sailing through Halong Bay before brunch on board. After disembark for a drive to Hanoi airport. Fly to Danang and transfer to the Life Heritage Resort for 2 nights.


DAY 11 – Hoi An Morning walking tour of Hoi An. Afternoon optional My Son tour.


DAY 12 – Saigon Fly to Saigon for 1 night at Majestic Hotel. Visit the waterfront. Optional Cu Chi Tunnels tour.


DAY 13 – Phnom Penh Fly to Phnom Penh. Optional afternoon tours.


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DAYS 14 to 16 – Siem Reap Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before flying to Siem Reap for 3 nights at Victoria Angkor Resort. Plentiful exploration of the wonderful Khmer temples.


DAY 17 – Fly to the UK Bangkok Airways to Bangkok and Thai Airways to UK.


DEPARTURES JAN-DEC


MEKONG DELTA EXTENSION From £345 per person


DAYS 1 to 12 As per main itinerary above.


DAY 13 – Can Tho Journey into the Mekong Delta with an overnight at Victoria Can Tho.


SOUTHERN LAOS Southern Laos offers incredible scenery, rich ethnic diversity and the meandering passage of the Mekong, where traditional fishing villages and lush jungle landscapes provide the perfect backdrop. A particularly relaxing way to explore the region is on a cruise with the Vat Phou.


DAY 14 – Chau Doc Visit Cai Rang floating market before travelling further into the delta. Overnight at Victoria Chau Doc.


DAY 15 – Cross into Cambodia and continue by speedboat to Phnom Penh. Overnight at Sunway Hotel.


DAYS 16 to 19 As per days 14 to 17 as per the main tour.


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