Treasures of Southeast Asia - Northbound 2016

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Small Ship Cruise
A fabulous Southeast Asia cruise aboard L'Austral includes land stays in Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the cultural diversity of Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, along with ancient towns, lively street markets, and treasured antiquities. Explore Hué, Da Nang and Hoi An along the coast of central Vietnam, with special experiences such as a cruise a...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 9-night small ship cruise with onboard Tauck lecturer
    • land stays in Hong Kong & Ho Chi Minh City
    • Peak Tram & Skydeck
    • Stanley Market
    • Star Ferry
    • Old Quarter Hanoi
    • Ha Long Bay cruise
    • walk on Da Nang's China Beach
    • cyclo tour of Hoi An
    • Hué sightseeing & kindergarten visit

What's this trip about?

    A fabulous Southeast Asia cruise aboard L'Austral includes land stays in Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the cultural diversity of Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, along with ancient towns, lively street markets, and treasured antiquities. Explore Hué, Da Nang and Hoi An along the coast of central Vietnam, with special experiences such as a cruise aboard a traditional junk on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CityCruise South China Sea

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Da Nang
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Hong Kong

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Private Tauck Shore Excursions - $1,687 Value! All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, ship staff & exclusive Tauck onboard lecturer An overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City and two nights in Hong Kong with guided sightseeing 9-night cruise on the South China Sea aboard L'Austral A cruise of Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk & a guided visit to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Guided touring in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hué, Da Nang, Hoi An & Hanoi A ride on the Peak Tram and admission to the 360° observation deck for stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour; visit to Stanley Market Choice of a motorboat cruise and floating market visit in the Mekong Delta, or a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels Bar & restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 32 meals, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and most taxes

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
Tour begins: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. A transfer is included from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), it is just steps from the Opera House, Ben Thanh Market, and Reunification Palace. LODGING : Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers PORTOFCALL : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City & Embark Ship
A guided tour of landmark sites this morning includes a visit to Reunification Palace and stops at Notre Dame Cathedral and the neoclassical Post Office. After lunch, see the bustling activity at Ben Thanh Market as you stroll past vendors' stalls, wet and dry, selling a...
Day 3 Mekong Delta or Cu Chi Tunnels
A choice of shore excursions today sheds light on daily life in rural Vietnam. You can disembark your yacht for a fascinating motorboat cruise along the Mekong Delta, known as "the rice bowl of Vietnam"; visit Cai Be floating market and see villagers whose livelihood is ...
Day 4 The Saigon River & the East Sea
Sailing alongside narrow fishing boats, tugs and ferries, leave the Saigon River for a day at sea aboard L'Austral. Tauck's private lecturer will be onboard to share lectures and insights during your cruise, while the ship's lounge and dining venues pamper with amenities and great views. Join us for the captain's welcome party tonight. MEALS : B, L, D LODGING : Aboard L'Austral PORTOFCALL : East Sea

Day 5 A Relaxing Day At Sea
Chart a course for the port of Chan May, arriving early tomorrow morning. Spend a relaxing day onboard your yacht, enjoying a blend of exclusive Tauck lectures and shipboard activities that make today a real pleasure. Onboard you will find an outdoor swimming pool and su...
Day 6 Treasured Sights in Ancient Hué
After disembarking in Chan May, drive to Hué this morning for a day spent exploring treasured sights that have earned this ancient city designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hop aboard an electric cart for a visit to the Imperial Citadel, a walled fortress and pal...
Day 7 Da Nang & Historic Hoi An
Exploration in Da Nang and Hoi An offers cultural insights, past and present. Stop for a walk on China Beach en route to the picturesque town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cyclo tour of this well-preserved, historic Asian trading port takes you down narrow l...
Day 8 Beauty on Ha Long Bay
Board a traditional "junk" for a sampan cruise of majestic Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to towering limestone peaks.Then ride aboard a hand-rowed sampan to find a handful of floating fishing villages on the bay where families spend their lives on brigh...
Day 9 Sightseeing in Hanoi
Upon arrival in the port of Hai Phong, drive inland to Hanoi today where guided sightseeing includes the 11th century Temple of Literature, lunch, and a tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter in a small open-sided vehicle. Discover a 1,000-year-old marketplace, where narrow shopfro...
Day 10 Day at Sea en route to Hong Kong
Spend a day at sea today, where you'll sail in comfort along the waters off the Vietnamese coast. These waters are known by different names in different countries. "South China Sea" is the dominant name, but in China it is the "South Sea" and in Vietnam, the "East Sea." ...
Day 11 Disembark in Hong Kong
Disembark in Hong Kong this morning and ride the iconic Star Ferry across the harbour to Hong Kong Island. Drive to Victoria Peak for a ride on the Peak Tram; stunning views of the city and harbour await. Continue to Stanley Market for time to explore at leisure, and hea...
Day 12 Kowloon Sights & Dim Sum
After breakfast in your hotel's Café Kool (coffee shop) and a guided jade and produce market walk, take a stroll through centuries of life in this fascinating city on a visit to the Hong Kong Museum of History. It's the perfect appetizer for a delectable taste of modern-...
Day 13 Journey home
Tour ends: Hong Kong. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong to Hong Kong Int'l Airport. Please allow three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Cruise South China Sea

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Price From $8,990
Price per day$692
Last Updated: 2/16/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

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L'AUSTRAL
L'AUSTRAL L'Austral, a sleek yacht launched in 2011, is small enough to provide a truly intimate cruise experience; her size makes her ideally suited for visiting ports that bigger ships can’t reach. L'Austral sports 6 decks that include Le Restaurant Gastronomique, the elegant main dining room serving French and international cuisine; the casual Le Grill Restaurant; three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks; Le Théâtre hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center; and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 200 to 210 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 301 to 398 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar.
Built: 2010 Length: 466 ft. Draft: 15.3 ft. Beam: 59 ft. Tonnage: 10,700 tons Cruising Speed: 14 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 224 - 264 Crew Members: 140 Registry: France Crew Nationality: French / International Internet: Send / Receive / Surf
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