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Essence of Indochina
18 days Bangkok to Siem Reap
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Experience the buzz of Bangkok, Discover lovely Luang Prabang, Enjoy the charm of laid-back Vientiane, See a water puppet show in Hanoi, Cruise Halong Bay, Visit Hue's Imperial Citadel, Dine on local delicacies in Hoi An, Take a cyclo tour of Ho Chi Minh City, Crawl into the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ponder Cambodia's tragic past in Phnom Penh, Explore the magnificent temples of Angkor
Excite your senses and inspire your soul on a journey through some of Asia's most fascinating cities and towns. From Bangkok to Siem Reap with temples, markets and smiling faces in between, enjoy the beauty and unearth the secrets of Indochina in style.
Physical Rating: 2 Culture Shock Rating: 2 Accommodation: Hotels (15 nts), overnight boat (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt) Transportation: Plane, train, bus, boat, cyclo, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Comfort Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
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| Call (800) 626-8785 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6066556 | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Bangkok | Fast-paced and fascinating Bangkok boasts some great sights. Arrive early to admire the Wat Pho or to indulge in some retail therapy. | | Days 2-3 | Luang Prabang | Cool off by the spectacular Kuang Si Falls before boarding a riverboat to the revered Pak Ou Caves, filled with hundreds of images of Buddha. | | Days 4-5 | Vientiane | Explore laid-back Vientiane by bike, on foot or by jumbo. Make sure to also visit the colourful morning market - it's open all day. | | Day 6 | Halong Bay | Enjoy a relaxing cruise on beautiful Halong Bay amid magnificent limestone karsts. | | Days 7-8 | Hanoi | This is a city of contrasts: be delighted by a traditional water puppet performance and pay respects to the father of modern Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex. | | Day 9 | Hue | An imperial past comes to life in Hue, where we wander the great walled citadel, the Nguyen emperors' tombs and the stately Thien Mu Pagoda. | | Days 10-11 | Hoi An | Travel past iridescent rice paddies and peaceful fishing villages en route to Hoi An, an ancient town famed for its traditional architecture, talented artists and tailors. | | Days 12-13 | Ho Chi Minh City | Experience the buzz of Vietnam's economic hub from the seat of a slow-moving cyclo. | | Days 14-15 | Phnom Penh | Crawl into the Chu Chi Tunnels for an insight into the American War. Later, reflect on the tragedy of the Killing Fields, just a stone's throw from the Cambodian capital. | | Days 16-18 | Siem Reap/Angkor Wat | The extraordinary temples of Angkor are an awesome finale to this Indochina adventure. |
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable
from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
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significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you
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