Cambodia And Vietnam In Style (Luxury Gold - Summer 2017)
Overview
Highlights
- Angkor Wat: With a renowned Khmer scholar from the Angkor Temple Conservation Institution, explore the Angkor Temple and surrounding complex. See the Bayon temple, visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and hear fascinating insights into the history of the Khmer Empire. Have all that you see, brought to life, as you imagine what life was like when Angkor was bigger than any European city.
- Siem Reap: With an amazing vibe and such energy, the Phare Circus is transforming the lives of disadvantaged Cambodian Youth. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their emotion, enthusiasm and talent. After the show, meet one of the performers to hear how their lives have changed since joining the circus.
- Saigon: See the major landmarks of Saigon, as well as local side-streets and a presentation on Vietnamese coffee culture.
- Mekong Delta: Meet Mr Sau Tuong, a former soldier who survived 4 years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Hear his tale and see how he and his wife make their living making rice paper.
- Hue: Before it opens to the public, visit the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel with a renowned historian. Hear about the architecture that makes it truly unique.
- Hue: Meet the headmaster of the Vietnamese Royal Martial Arts and learn about what it takes to become a practitioner of this standard. See a performance of different martial arts techniques.
- Dao Thuc: With a live orchestra accompaniment, enjoy a water puppet performance, set in a lotus pond. Meet the artisan who makes the puppets in his workshop and see how the Vietnamese have been bringing performances of this nature to life since the 10th century.
- Hanoi: Meet a renowned scholar at the Temple of Literature and learn about Hanoian culture and Vietnamese architecture, before touring the temple grounds.
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- Be escorted by the crème de la crème of Insight Travelling Concierges - handpicked for every departure. This skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned coach, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour. (Throughout Indochina, no on-board washroom available. Alternate coaches and vehicles, may be used on occasion).
- At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery to inside your door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with complimentary Wi-Fi at every hotel (does not apply to Halong Bay Cruise).
- With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
- Included airfares Saigon - Hue and Hoi An - Hanoi.
- Included airfares Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh, Saigon - Hue and Hoi An - Hanoi. Private airport transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotels.
Itinerary
Accommodation: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap
Meet your Travelling Concierge and be transferred to your delightful hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, there are 15 acres of beautifully manicured gardens in the hotel grounds for you to retreat to....
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap
See beyond what most get to witness at one of the modern wonders and most important religious monuments in the world. Visit Angkor Wat in true style, with a renowned Khmer scholar fr...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap
Journey into the hauntingly exotic atmosphere of Ta Phrom Temple, one of Angkor's jewels. Overgrown with fig trees and lush jungle, the magnificent roots of trees have mer...
Meals:
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This morning, head for your included flight to Vietnam, on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy some free time before a cocktail reception with traditional dance performances at the Art Salon Saigon. At dinner this evening, enjoy a so...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
(Relaxed Start) Start the day sightseeing at high speed in our private chartered speedboat. See the changing faces of Vietnam from the glittering skyscrapers to the green pad...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
Cruise the Mekong Delta to see coconut production and processing and enjoy a taste of the freshest juice possible. See locals creaking bricks as they have for centuries with ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
In the morning, board your flight to Hue for an unforgettable journey. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the rice fields to Thanh Toan village to the agriculture museum ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
Rise early to visit the UNESCO Heritage Listed Imperial Citadel in a private session before it opens to the public. A renowned local historian will take you throu...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An
Enjoy a scenic drive to Hoi An over the spectacular Hai Van Mountain pass. During your walking tour of Hoi An, visit the old merchant's houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Assembly Hall. ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An
(Relaxed Start) Visit Cam Thanh Village, once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, and now a village supplying seafood, vegetables and rice to the area. B...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise, Superior Cabin, Halong Bay
Board a morning flight to Hanoi and journey to Halong Bay to board your deluxe junk by lunchtime. Visit the mysterious Tien Ong Cave, and the Cua Van area. In th...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
Greet the day with Tai Chi on the upper deck or take an early morning swim in the Bay before returning to Hanoi. Stop at Dao Thuc village to meet a traditional artisan puppet maker and see a water puppet performance in a lotus pond. The art dates back to the 10th c with a live orchestra playing the accompanying music.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
Start the day with an electric cart ride through refined Hanoi, seeing the Opera house, French Avenues, Sword Lake and the Jade Mountain temple. Then, join a local foodie for a taste of the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
Start the day with a visit to the Temple of Literature, where you will meet a renowned scholar to hear about this institution - the first University for the sons of mandarins. Lea...
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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Accommodation
Raffles Grand Hotel Dangkor Siem Reap
Set across from the Royal Palace, the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is one of the landmark historic hotels of the region. After careful restoration, the hotel offers beautifully landscaped gardens and the country's largest swimming pool, a peaceful oasis near the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Angkor.
The Reverie Saigon Hotel Ho Chi Minh
The Reverie Saigon is a luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Renowned for its beautiful interior designs, The Reverie Saigon also raises the bar for services and accommodations in Vietnam.
Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort Amp Spa Hue
Pilgrimage Village is ideally located in the quiet countryside, within a rustic village setting, surrounding by lush tranquil gardens, yet still near famous historical landmarks. The resort embodies the subtle connection of traditional, stylish and modern art concepts.
Jasmine Cruise Superior Cabin Halong Bay
Jasmine Cruise Halong Bay sets the standard for services and amenities on the bay. Fitted out in the 1930′s Indochine style, the Halong Jasmine features spacious cabins, restaurant, lounge and uninterrupted views of the bay.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is an award-winning colonial and neo-classical luxury hotel, located in the heart of the old city, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House.
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No. of days prior to Tour departure date and the related Cancellation Fee as % of total price
- Over 45 days - Loss of Deposit
- 45-22 days - 25%
- 21-8 days - 30%
- 7-1 days - 50%
- Day of departure/no show - 100%
14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 7 Dinner
Angkor Wat: See Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Phrom, Ta Nei and Ta Keo.
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