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Deluxe Tours: Mystic Marvels of Indochina Shrouded from the eyes of visitors for many years, the lifting of the veil has allowed Indochina to once again share the astounding grandeur of bygone civilizations. It is a destination with a sense of mystery & intrigue that beckons the true adventurer. Inclusions
Deluxe & first-class accommodation with private facilitiesBreakfast & lunch or dinner (2 meals daily)Arrival & departure transfersAll sightseeing as per the itineraryLocal English-speaking guidesEntrance fees to monuments and cultural eventsInternal flightsBaggage handlingFestive dinners featuring traditional food & entertainment in Hanoi & Ho Chi Min CityCyclo ride & water puppet show in HanoiCu Chi Tunnel excursionBoat trips on Perfume River and Tonle SapTours of Ankor Wat and Angkor ThomHalong Bay excursion |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 4706830 | | SITA World Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | North America | Sat: North America / Singapore : Depart for exotic Singapore this afternoon. | | Day 2 | Singapore | Sun: Arrive Singapore : Arrive in Singapore late this evening and overnight at the AMBASSADOR TRANSIT HOTEL. | | Day 3 | Hanoi | Mon: Singapore / Hanoi : Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam's capital for nearly 1,000 years. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. You will be met at the airport and escorted to the elegant SOFITEL METROPOLE HANOI. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, attend the famous Water Puppet Show, followed by a welcome dinner at the renowned Le Tonkin Restaurant. (D) | | Day 4 | Hanoi | Tue: Hanoi / Ha Long Bay / Hanoi : Depart Hanoi this morning on your day trip to Ha Long. Your journey will be broken by a refreshment stop at a craft center run to raise money for handicapped people. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, you are transferred to your private boat for an amazing cruise of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO designated World Heritage site. During the 5-hour boat cruise, you will have a chance to visit some of the island caves that make the bay famous and view the beautiful islets. The trip would not be complete without a fresh seafood lunch on board as your cruise. Late this afternoon, return to Hanoi. (BL) | | Day 5 | Hanoi | Wed: Hanoi Sightseeing : Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed. Also visit his nearby house, the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and a couple of museums. Enjoy lunch at Sen Restaurant. This evening, enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter. (BL)
Note: The mausoleum is closed from October - December, during which time it can only be viewed from outside. | | Day 6 | Hue | Thu: Hanoi / Hue : Fly to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital on the Perfume River. Your sightseeing tour today includes the imposing Imperial Citadel, the Museum of Royal Relics and the Dong Ba Market. Enjoy a cyclo ride this evening to the Y Thao Garden where you will partake in a typical family dinner. HOTEL SAIGON MORIN (BD) | | Day 7 | Hoi An | Fri: Hue / Hoi An : Continue your sightseeing in mystical Hue today, including a boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by a drive to visit some of the 13 lavish imperial tombs of the Nguyen kings, including Tu Ducs' tomb and Khai Dinh's tomb. Enjoy lunch at Tropical Garden Restaurant, followed by a drive to the absolutely charming and relaxed town of Hoi An. Believed to have been settled no less than 2,200 years ago, Hoi An was a thriving seaport and a base for seafaring nations seeking new sources of wealth throughout Southeast Asia. Even ancient Arab trading documents mention Hoi An as a stop along their trade routes. Check in at the luxurious HOI AN PALM GARDEN RESORT. (BL) | | Day 8 | Hoi An | Sat: Hoi An : Some of the highlights of your walking tour of this historic town include the Temples of Phuoc Kien and Quang Dong and the 16th-century Japanese Covered Bridge. Continue on the narrow streets of Hoi An, which are lined with buildings representing a mix of architectural styles, some of which are not seen anywhere else today. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. (BL) | | Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City | Sun: Hoi An / Danang / Ho Chi Minh City : Drive this morning to Danang. Your first stop is at a stone-carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains. Next visit the Cham Museum, featuring artifacts from the Kingdom of Champa, a civilization that ruled the area from the 2nd to 14th centuries. Later, fly to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Although it's the largest and busiest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City retains the beauty of its graceful colonial French-style structures. Enjoy dinner at Blue Ginger Restaurant. Check in to the CARAVELLE SAIGON HOTEL. (BD) | | Day 10 | Ho Chi Minh City | Mon: Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion : Venture into the "Iron Triangle," riddled with an extensive system of tunnels inhabited during the recent war, along with fascinating traps and surprises. After lunch at the well known Indochine Restaurant in Saigon, your afternoon is free. (BL) | | Day 11 | Siem Reap | Tue: Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap : Your morning tour of Ho Chi Minh includes the former Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, Central Post Office and China Town with Thien Hau Temple and Binh Tay Market. Later, fly to Siem Reap in Northern Cambodia, your base for visiting the fabulous ancient sites of Angkor, one of the wonders of world. The grandeur of this bygone civilization is truly astounding. Enjoy a three-night stay in a state room at the posh SOFITEL ROYAL ANGKOR HOTEL. (BD) | | Day 12 | Siem Reap | Wed: Angkor Wat Excursion : Your exploration of this mysterious region begins with the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat and the surrounding sites. The Khmer civilization constructed the temples between the 9th and 13th centuries. Strolling through the massive hallways of this ancient site, you will find many small shrines still in use by the local people. Picturesque Ta Prohm remains overgrown, presenting oddly haunting and exotic scenes. Visit various ruin sites of these ancient stone masterpieces-mute testimony to the once-mighty Khmer civilization. View Angkor Wat at sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (BD) | | Day 13 | Siem Reap | Thu: Angkor Thom Excursion : See Angkor Thom, or "Great City," which, having nearly disappeared into the jungle, is in some ways even more spectacular than colossal Angkor Wat. Your day includes a boat ride on Tonle Sap. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (BD) | | Day 14 | Return Home | Fri: Siem Reap / Home : Depart for home today, taking along memories of a most enchanting trip. (B) |
| | INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
Excellent international airfares are available upon request at the time of booking. The land price does not include any airfare, unless specified. |
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Deluxe Tours: Mystic Marvels of Indochina