Mystic Marvels of Indochina 11 Days

12 days
From $314/day
$3,770
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$5,090
4.7/5 Excellent
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Trip last updated: 5/14/2024
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    Discover the enchantment of historical and modern Vietnam crowned by a visit to fascinating Angkor Wat and, if you choose, an extension to mysterious Laos with its charming people and fascinating antiquities. Itinerary includes a cruise of dreamlike Ha Long Bay, the inspiration for the movie “Avatar.”
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVietnam
End City

Activities

Trip includes

    • SITA Exclusive: As a guest of SITA, you will receive a cookbook on Vietnamese food as a souvenir of your unforgettable journey to Indochina. Inclusions & Highlights Deluxe accommodation with private facilities
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner as listed in the program.
    • Arrival & departure transfers
    • All sightseeing as per the itinerary
    • Local English-speaking guides
    • Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events
    • Internal flights – Hanoi / Danang / Ho Chi Minh City/Siem Reap
    • Baggage handling
    • Festive dinners featuring traditional food & entertainment in Hanoi & Ho Chi Min City
    • Cyclo ride & water puppet show in Hanoi
    • Ha Long Bay excursion
    • Cu Chi Tunnel excursion
    • Boat trips on Tonle Sap
    • Tours of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
    • Cooking Class in Hoi An

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Itinerary

Day 1: Vietnam

Arrive this afternoon in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital for nearly 1000 years. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. You are met at the airport and escorted to the hotel. Rest ...

Day 2: Vietnam

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” may be viewed, 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. Lunch at Sen rest...

Day 3: Vietnam

Depart Hanoi this morning for Halong. Our journey will be broken with refreshment stop at a craft centre run to raise money for handicapped people. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, board a junk for a cruise of Halong Bay, a UNESCO designated World Heritage site. ...

Day 4: Vietnam

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi in time to connect to your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day 5: Vietnam

Experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of Hoi An market on a personally- guided tour with the chef of Red Bridge Restaurant. Interact with the stall holders and purchase fresh ingredients for the day’s meals. After completing the shopping, take a boat...

Day 6: Vietnam

Drive this morning to Danang. Your first stop is at a stone-carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains followed by visit the Cham Museum, featuring artifacts from the Kingdom of Champa (a civilization that ruled the area from the 2nd to 14th centuries)...

Day 7: Vietnam

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 Viet Heritage Restaurant, your afternoon is free. (BL)

Day 8: Vietnam

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 site...

Day 9: Vietnam

Your exploration of this mysterious region begins with the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat and surrounding sites (one of the world’s most impressive ruins). The Khmer civilization constructed the temples between the 9th and 13th centuries. Strollin...

Day 10: Vietnam

See Angkor Thom or “Great City,” in some ways even more spectacular than colossal Angkor Wat, as it had nearly disappeared into the jungle. Your day includes a boat ride on Tonle Sap. Enjoy dinner at the local restaurant. (BD)

Day 11: Vietnam

Depart for home today taking along memories of a most enchanting trip. (B)

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