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Vietnam and Cambodia

Cambodia Tours - Monk at Angkor Thom

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15 days from £1895

excluding international flights

DAY 1 – Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: Thai Airways International via Bangkok from London Heathrow (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Arrival in Hanoi.

On arrival in Hanoi you will be met outside customs by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private car direct to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3 – Hanoi sightseeing.

Your World Discovery Vietnam holiday gets under way this morning when your private guide collects you from your hotel for a tour of Hanoi. The afternoon is free for you to explore Vietnam's pleasant capital on your own.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 4 - Excursion to Halong Bay.

Full day excursion to Halong Bay.  Return to Hanoi in the evening.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

HALONG BAY LUXURY CRUISE

For those with more time, as an alternative to the full day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi you can now choose to spend a few days cruising through these incredible islands aboard the luxurious'Jasmine' junk [Halong Bay Luxury Cruise].

3 days/2 nights from £230

DAY 5 - Fly to Hue.

Morning flight to Hue, where you will be met and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon explore the early 19th century Imperial City, modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City and surrounded by a wide moat. Much of the original construction has disappeared but what survives is impressive.
Meals included: Full breakfast .

DAY 6 – Hue.

After breakfast take a cruise on the Perfume River to visit the early 17th century Thien Mu Pagoda, whose seven tiers each represent one of Buddha's incarnations on earth. During the day you will also visit some of the magnificent Royal Tombs of the all-powerful Nguyen dynasty who ruled over Vietnam in the 19th century and who switched the capital from Hanoi to Hue. The tomb of the Emperor Tu Doc is perhaps the most memorable, with elegant pavilions reflected in serene lakes.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 7 – By road via Danang to Hoi An.

Travel along the scenic coastal road south to Danang to visit the small but interesting Cham Museum. The Cham dynasties ruled over southern Vietnam for more than a thousand years (4th to 15th centuries). Continue to the picturesque port of Hoi An and transfer to your hotel. Hoi An is renowned for its handicrafts, traditional Chinese merchant houses and temples. The historic centre of this charming town is lined with wooden-fronted shop-houses and this is one of the best places in Vietnam for souvenirs. Pictured is the unusual Japanese Covered Bridge (originally built in the 16th century) which has become the town's emblem.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 8 - Hoi An.

At leisure in Hoi An. An optional excursion could be arranged to the evocative Cham city of My Son, recently recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 9 - Fly to Saigon.

Return to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, better known as Saigon. Transfer on arrival to your hotel. In the afternoon take a brief tour of this vibrant modern city, including the History Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 10 - Fly to Phnom Penh (Cambodia).

Morning flight to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. On arrival you will be met by a representative of World Discovery and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of this pleasant city including the National Museum, with its important collection of ancient Cambodian culture, and the Royal Palace, featuring the superb Silver Pagoda.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 11 - Fly to Siem Reap. Angkor Wat.

A short flight brings you to the town of Siem Reap, gateway to the temples of Angkor. Transfer on arrival to your hotel. In the late afternoon drive to Angkor Wat, the best known of the Angkor sites, to view the temple as sunset approaches - a memorable experience.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 12 - The Roluos group of temples.

During the next three days you will enjoy the most comprehensive exploration of this exceptional area, visiting all the major temple groups, as well as seeing something of the way of life in the surrounding countryside. Today you will be shown some of the earliest temples in the Roluos area, starting with Preah Ko (879 AD), Bakong (881 AD) devoted to Shiva, and Lolei (893 AD) built on an island in a reservoir; there are beautiful sandstone carvings in the temple's niches. The afternoon is at leisure.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 13 - Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm.

Today you will visit the extensive Royal City of Angkor Thom, at whose centre stands the awesome temple-pyramid of the Bayon (pictured left), with its 50 towers of intricately-carved stone, one of the great masterpieces of Asian architecture. In the afternoon you will also explore the tangled 12th century ruins of Ta Prohm, whose ancient stones have been engulfed by roots and tree trunks, revealing the power of nature yet providing an atmospheric and unforgettable spectacle.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 14 - Preah Khan, Neak Prean.  Depart for home.

After breakfast visit Preah Khan, a vast temple around whose outer walls, 40 metres apart, are giant carvings of the Hindu deity Garuda. Also visit the Neak Prean temple, which consists of a central pool and four peripheral pools once used for purification rites. An island in the central pool contains a tower encircled by two 'nagas' (divine river serpents). In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight by Bangkok Airways to Bangkok.

Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 15 – Arrive London.

Connect with the early morning flight from Bangkok to London.

International Flights

We recommend the services of Thai Airways International from London Heathrow via Bangkok. Flights are daily throughout the year. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Bangkok. Depart at 11.50; arrive Bangkok at 06.10 (next day)
Bangkok/Hanoi. Depart at 07.50; arrive Hanoi at 09.35
Bangkok/Heathrow. Depart at 01.10; arrive Heathrow at 07.15

Vietnam Tours: Vietnam and Cambodia (Tour Reference: WDVT002)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private faciliites.
• 12 full breakfasts and 1 lunch as shown in the itinerary.
• Scheduled flights between Hanoi and Hue, and Danang/Saigon/Phnom Penh/Siem Reap/Bangkok, including taxes.
• Private transfers throughout.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including guiding and entrance fees.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing. The World Discovery representatives in each city will be pleased to organise any sightseeing you may wish to include during your stay.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.
• Visas for Vietnam and Cambodia. The Vietnam visa must be obtained before departure from the United Kingdom and we recommend that you do this through CIBT in London - www.uk.cibt.com.  You can also obtain your Cambodia visa through CIBT or you may obtain the visa on arrival in Phnom Penh.  The current cost is US$20 (2 passport photos are required).  You may also now apply online for the Cambodia visa.

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Vietnam and Cambodia tour must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.