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Journeys Within Custom Classic Cambodia and Vietnam Tour for Tricia & Family
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05 Aug 09 Hanoi - Arrival
Catch your flight - Vietnam Airlines VN791 departing at 14:55 & arriving at 15:55. Arrive at Noibai airport Hanoi, where you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Meals Included: None
Overnight at Sofitel Metropole - 1Double & 1Twin with 1extra bed Classic Deluxe
06 Aug 09 Hanoi - City Tour
Your guide will meet you and will discuss with you what you would like to see. There are so many options that we like to leave it up to you and your guide to decide what suits you best. Some interesting highlights are the Hanoi Hilton, where John McCain and other prisoners were held during the war, it now houses a museum. Or head to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where you can see Uncle Ho laid out to rest.
If you like art you can visit the Fine Art Museum or see which local galleries are offering shows. The Temple of Literature is always a nice place to stroll through and is a great stop before or after lunch as you will be having lunch at KOTO, a restaurant benefiting at risk youths. Your guide will be with you all day so discuss what suits you and then have fun.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight at Sofitel Metropole - 1Double & 1Twin with 1extra bed Classic Deluxe
07 Aug 09 Halong Bay on Ginger Junk
You will be met and transferred by private air conditioned vehicle to Halong Bay. At the pier, join in with other passengers aboard the luxurious Halong Ginger Junk. Set sail into the bay while lunch is served onboard. Enjoy the stunning views of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragon's teeth.
After lunch, stop at one such island to take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden sails, go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village where the fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.
Just before sunset, kayak or relax on a bamboo row boat to explore a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board the Halong Ginger, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Ginger restaurant.
Overnight in Cabin Onboard
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
08 Aug 09 Halong Bay on Ginger Junk
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. The private car and guide will take you to return to Hanoi.
Transfer to Noibai airport for your onward flight - Vietnam AirlinesVN845 departing at 16:55 & arriving at 18:50. You will be met by a Journeys Within representative and taken to Journeys Within Bed & Breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Journeys Within B&B
09 Aug 09 Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
This morning head to Angkor Wat in an air conditioned car, or if you choose by bike, with your guide. Explore this majestic temple throughout the morning while it is still cool and has fewer tourists.
Return to Journeys Within for lunch and a nap or refresh with a swim. In the afternoon head to Angkor Thom, the famous walled city and see the many temples within its borders, including the fascinating Bayon temple with its many magnificent faces smiling out. There are several beautiful spots from which to watch the sunset. Discuss with your guide where you would like to be and then relax and enjoy a memorable end to your day at the temples.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight at Journeys Within B&B
10 Aug 09 Siem Reap - Banteay Srei & Other Temples
This morning set off with your guide to Banteay Srei, the intricately carved temple just 30 km beyond Angkor Wat. Then head back to the temples where you will visit Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm, two of the prettiest temples in the complex.
Transfer to the airport in time to catch your flight - Silk Air MI633 departing at 16:35 and arriving at 17:50. You will be met at Danang airport and driven to HoiAn
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at The Nam Hai - 1Pool Villa 2bedroom with extra bed Room
11 Aug 09 HoiAn - Day at Leisure
Have a free day to explore on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at The Nam Hai - 1Pool Villa 2bedroom with extra bed
12 Aug 09 HoiAn - Day at Leisure
Have a free day to explore on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at The Nam Hai - 1Pool Villa 2bedroom with extra bed
11 Aug 09 Hoian- Bike ride through countryside
You will head out from your hotel by bicycle stopping to see some of the highlights throughout Old Town Hoi An. You will then head out of town into the countryside.
After exploring all morning you will enjoy lunch with the guides family and have traditional food with them, feel free to ask questions and relax, they love to have guests and if you bring some photos from home they would love to hear about your lives as well. Then head back to Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight at The Nam Hai - 2-bedroom villa with extra bed, pool
14 Aug 09 HoiAn - Departure
Drive to Danang where you will transfer to the airport for your onward flight – Vietnam Airlines VN310 departing at 08:05 & arriving at 09:15.
Catch your connecting flight - Vietnam AirlinesVN790 departing at 11:05 and arriving at 13:55.
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour Rate: $ 15,925 for family of five
Price includes:
- Air tickets Hong Kong - Hanoi - Siem Reap - Danang - Hanoi - Hong Kong
- Boat tickets as specified above
- Accommodation as specified above
- Air-conditioned car/van with driver
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Tours and admission fees as mentioned above
- Meals as specified in itinerary, including water
Price excludes:
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees
- Airport tax
- Drinks (except water) and meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Tips
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