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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Essential Vietnam & Cambodia CLASSIC Highlights › › Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay › › Sip iced coffee in Ho Chi Minh City › › Float through the Mekong Delta › › Enjoy sunrise over breathtaking Angkor Wat What's Included Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue). Noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project (Hoi An). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City). Mekong Delta day trip. Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh). Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide. Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour (Siem Reap). Local Khmer dinner in nearby village either at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or with a local family (depends on departure). Border crossing support. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (14 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt) TRANSPORT Train, local bus, air-con bus, plane, walking, cyclo, boat GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guides MEALS 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners. Allow USD185-240 for meals not included. ITINERARY A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region's natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches, ruins, urban culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong for a day and overnight on a traditional sailing junk boat in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat, and contemplate its lows by walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure. DAY 1 HANOI Arrive at any time. DAYS 2-3 HALONG BAY/HANOI Travel to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise amongst the karsts. Enjoy a seafood lunch and dinner. Swim, kayak, or go cave exploring on one of the islands. Board an overnight train to Hue. ( 2B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 4 HUE Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb, and Tien Mu Pagoda. Optional countryside motorbike tour. DAYS 5-7 HOI AN Drive the Hai Van pass (weather permitting). Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Explore this historic city and opt for a riverboat trip, beach time, a visit to the My Son ruins, or to have clothes tailor-made at one of the local shops. ( 3B, 1L ) DAYS 8-9 HO CHI MINH CITY Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels. Opt to visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh market, or take a cyclo tour of the colonial district. ( 2B ) DAY 10 MEKONG DELTA/HO CHI MINH CITY Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories. Enjoy a cyclo ride through town. ( 1B ) DAYS 11-12 PHNOM PENH Travel to Cambodia. Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Enjoy a cyclo tour through Phnom Penh. Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, or shop at the Central or Russian markets. ( 2B ) DAYS 13-15 SIEM REAP/ANGKOR WAT Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Opt to visit Tonle Sap floating village and Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional Khmer meal either at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a village outside the city. ( 3B, 1D ) DAY 16 BANGKOK Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok. ( 1B ) DAY 17 BANGKOK Depart at any time. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE INDOCHINA ENCOMPASSED: With a little more time you can experience Northern Thailand and Laos, too. See tour ATIE on page 73. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 30 21 15 17 14 14 18 15 13 18 15 13 ■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■ J F M A M J J A S O N D TOP SELLER 17 DAYS—HANOI TO BANGKOK FROM $ 2289 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 998 TOUR CODE: AVEV IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Angkor Wat Hanoi V I E T N A M T H A I L A N D Hue Hoi An Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) C A M B O D I A Bangkok Phnom Penh Siem Reap L A O S Halong Bay THIS TOUR VISITS A G ADVENTURES FOR GOOD PROJECT SEE PAGE 8 ASIA›› CAMBODIA, THAILAND, VIETNAM 75