Vietnam & Temples of Angkor with Sapa
Small group tour
19 days -
From US$3485*PP
This exciting journey incorporates the best of Vietnam and Cambodia. Experience the color of Sapa's hilltribe communities and discover its beautiful mountainous landscapes. Explore the busy city streets of Hanoi and cruise sparkling Halong Bay. Wander the peaceful lanes of atmospheric Hue and Hoi An, then continue on to energetic Saigon. Uncover the waterways and fertile orchards of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam's south, before crossing into Cambodia to discover historic Phnom Penh and the majestic temples of Angkor
Inclusions
- 17 nights hotel accommodation
- 01 overnight boat
- breakfast daily
- 02 lunches
- 1 brunch
- 04 dinners
- 04 internal flights within Asia
- 01 international flight within Asia
- 03 cruises
- transport in air-conditioned vehicles (except tuk tuk touring at Angkor)
- small group touring
- entrance fees
- Tour Leader based on a minimum of 10 travelers
- local English-speaking guides
- arrival and departure transfers
- Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent^
Prices and Departures
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SEPTEMBER 4th
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SEPTEMBER 22nd
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SEPTEMBER 18th
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OCTOBER 6th
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OCTOBER 2nd
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OCTOBER 20th
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OCTOBER 16th
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NOVEMBER 3rd
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OCTOBER 30th
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NOVEMBER 17th
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NOVEMBER 13th
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DECEMBER 1st
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NOVEMBER 27th
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DECEMBER 15th
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DECEMBER 11th
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DECEMBER 29th
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Small Group Tour Itinerary
2018
DAY 1: HANOI (VIETNAM)
Arrive in historic Hanoi and embrace the frenetic energy of Vietnam. Meet your fellow travelers and Tour Leader (or local guide).
Hotel: The Ann Hanoi (or similar)
DAY 2: HANOI TO SAPA
Visit the Ethnology Museum to learn about the 53 ethnic groups that live in Vietnam before your five hour drive up to Sapa, enjoying spectacular mountain scenery along the way.
Hotel: Sapa Highland Resort (or similar)
DAY 3: SAPA & VALLEY WALK
Take a guided tour of Sapa town and visit the colorful local market before going on a light trek to Ta Van Hoa Valley, admiring the beautifully terraced rice paddy fields and meeting friendly Black H'mong villagers and along the way.
Hotel: Sapa Highland Resort (or similar)
DAY 4: LECH VILLAGE
Travel out of Sapa town and trek to Lech Village to meet the colorful Red Dzao hilltribe. Stay overnight at Topas Ecolodge, a unique property built and operated using sustainable principles, and employing local people. The magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valley are a highlight.
Hotel: Topas Ecolodge
DAY 5: SAPA TO HANOI
Sit back and enjoy the scenery on the return drive back to Hanoi before transferring to your city hotel.
Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)
DAY 6: HANOI CITY TOUR
Spend the day discovering Hanoi's fascinating sites.
Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)
DAY 7: HANOI TO HALONG BAY
Drive east to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay to board your private junk boat.
Cruise: Overnight boat (or similar)
DAY 8: HALONG BAY TO HANOI
Rise early to make the most of Halong Bay's stunning scenery. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and stroll through the Old Quarter sampling delicious local snacks.
Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)
DAY 9: HANOI TO HUE
Fly to Hue and visit the city's must-see sites.
Hotel: Moonlight Hotel (or similar)
DAY 10: HUE TO HOI AN
Take a scenic train ride from Hue to Hoi An. Enjoy a special food-focused walking tour with students from Streets Cafe. Visit some of Hoi An's main sites.
Hotel: Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa (or similar)
DAY 11: HOI AN
Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you like in Hoi An.
Hotel: Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa (or similar)
DAY 12: HOI AN TO SAIGON
Enjoy more free time in Hoi An before flying to Saigon.
Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)
DAY 13: CU CHI TUNNELS
Start the day with a steaming bowl of Pho for breakfast at a local noodle shop before traveling to Cu Chi. In the afternoon, explore Saigon on a walking tour.
Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)
DAY 14: MEKONG DELTA
Travel by speedboat to the Mekong Delta and explore the canals and tributaries of the Mekong. Feast on a delicious lunch featuring the freshest local ingredients.
Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)
DAY 15: SAIGON TO PHNOM PENH (CAMBODIA)
Depart Saigon and fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Meet your new group of fellow travelers and Tour Leader (or local guide).
Hotel: Sunway Hotel (or similar)
DAY 16: PHNOM PENH TOUR
Venture through the backstreets of Phnom Penh on a fun cyclo ride. Continue to Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields memorial at Choeng Ek. In the afternoon, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
Hotel: Sunway Hotel (or similar)
DAY 17: PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP
Fly to Siem Reap. Enjoy a boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake.
Hotel: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel (or similar)
DAY 18: TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
Rise early to take a pre-dawn tuk-tuk ride to see Angkor Wat at sunrise. Explore the many faces of Bayon temple, Banteay Srei's intricate carvings and jungle-covered Ta Prohm temple.
Hotel: Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa (or similar)
DAY 19: SIEM REAP
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
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