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Grand Tour of Indochina - Your Itinerary
17 days
From: £3285
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What's included:
- Scheduled flights, including all U.K. and overseas airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
- Guides English-speaking guides, exclusive to Bales passengers, for all included sightseeing
- Transportation Private air-conditioned vehicles, exclusive to Bales clients
- Sightseeing As detailed, including entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals First class hotels.
- 16 breakfasts and 5 lunches
- Minimum participation 2 passengers
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Day 1
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 Day 1
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Depart London Heathrow on Thai Airways International this evening.
Meals:
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Day 2
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 Day 2
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Arrive Bangkok and connect with a flight to Vientiane, the Laotian capital,
arriving later this evening and transferring to the Green Park Hotel.
Meals: B
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Day 3
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 Day 3
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Leisurely morning, before taking in the holy sites of Pha That Luang and Wat Si
Saket, the Wat Phra Keo Museum and the Xieng Khuan Buddha Park.
Meals: B, L
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Day 4
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 Day 4
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Morning flight to charming Luang Prabang and a three-night stay at the Maison
Souvannaphoum Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of this UNESCO World Heritage listed
town to include the golden temple of Wat Xieng and the summit of Phu Sii Hill.
Meals: B
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Day 5
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 Day 5
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Journey along the Mekong River to the caves of Pak Ou and their remarkable
Buddhist statues. Return to the city stopping at a local H’mong village.
Meals: B, L
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Day 6
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 Day 6
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A free day with the opportunity to take an optional excursion to the spectacular Khuang Si Waterfalls south of Luang Prabang. After driving through a rural landscape of paddy fields, ethnic villages and mountain scenery, the falls present a beautiful series of cascades and pools that provide an ideal location for a day’s enjoyment and some refreshing swimming opportunities.
Meals: B, L
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Day 7
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 Day 7
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Free morning before the flight to Hanoi and transfer to the Sofitel Plaza Hotel.
Meals: B
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Day 8
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 Day 8
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Morning tour of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, taking in the Temple of Literature,
Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: B
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Day 9
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 Day 9
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Full day excursion to Halong Bay for a boat trip with included lunch.
Meals: B, L
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Day 10
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 Day 10
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Flying to Danang this morning visit the Cham Museum before continuing by
road to the picturesque port of Hoi An for your stay at the Hoi An Riverside Hotel.
Meals: B, L
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Day 11
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 Day 11
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After a short walking tour through the picturesque narrow streets of Hoi An, the
rest of the day is free. This afternoon we recommend an optional visit to the ancient
Hindu temple remains at My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: B
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Day 12
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 Day 12
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Flying to Saigon transfer to the Renaissance Riverside Hotel. Afternoon visit to
the History Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and the city’s bustling waterfront.
Meals: B
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Day 13
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 Day 13
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Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, for overnight at the Sunway Hotel.
Meals: B
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Day 14
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 Day 14
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A morning tour of the city includes the impressive National Museum with its
impressive collection of Angkor sculptures and the imposing Royal Palace. An early
evening flight to Siem Reap for your stay at the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.
Meals: B
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Day 15
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 Day 15
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Full day exploring the magnificent Khmer temples and jungle ruins of Angkor,
surely one of the most breathtaking and magical sights in South East Asia.
Meals: B
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Day 16
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Day 16
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Morning boat trip on the expansive and rich waters of Lake Tonle Sap to
explore something of life along the shores of the largest freshwater lake in South
East Asia. Covering nearly 15 per cent of Cambodia’s land mass, the lake is of vital
importance to the local communities. This afternoon is at leisure.
Meals: B
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Day 17
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 Day 17
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Morning flight to Bangkok, connecting with an onward Thai Airways
International flight to London Heathrow, arriving later this evening.
Meals: B
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