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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
DAY 1: SAT - NORTH AMERICA
/ SINGAPORE
Board your luxuriously appointed Singapore Airlines flight for
fascinating and exotic Singapore.
DAY 2: SUN - ARRIVE
SINGAPORE
Arrive in Singapore late this evening. A transit room is provided
for your convenience to relax and adjust to the time difference.
CHANGI AIRPORT HOTEL
CAMBODIA
DAY 3: MON - SINGAPORE
/ PHNOM PENH
Fly to the capital of Cambodia today - historic Phnom Penh on
the banks of the mighty Mekong River. Long isolated by war, Cambodia's
treasures and mysteries can now be enjoyed by visitors. Your sightseeing
tour includes the Royal Palace, the Golden and Silver Pagoda,
the National Museum and Wat Phnom. SOFITEL CAMBODIANA HOTEL B,
L, D
DAY 4: TUE - PHNOM PENH
/ SIEM RIEP
Fly north to Siem Riep, your base for visiting the fabulous sites
of the Angkor, one of the wonders of world. The grandeur of this
ancient civilization is truly astounding. Enjoy your three-night
stay at the posh GRAND HOTEL D'ANGKOR. B, L, D
DAY 5: WED - ANGKOR
WAT EXCURSION
Since the ousting of the Pol Pot regime, many aspects of Khmer
life have revived. Your exploration of this mysterious region
begins with the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat and
surrounding sites - one of the world's most impressive ruins.
Angkor Wat is the largest temple complex in the world and a marvel
of art and architecture for both Hindus and Buddhists. Strolling
through the massive hallways, you will find many small shrines
still in use by the local people at this ancient site. B, L, D
DAY 6: THU - ANGKOR
THOM EXCURSION
See Angkor Thom or "Great City," in some ways even more
spectacular than colossal Angkor Wat, as it had nearly disappeared
into the jungle. Picturesque Ta Phrom Baphoun remains overgrown,
presenting oddly haunting and exotic scenes. Visit various ruin
sites of these ancient rock skeletons - mute testimony to the
once mighty Khmer civilization. B, L, D
VIETNAM
DAY 7: FRI - SIEM RIEP
/ HO CHI MINH CITY
Fly to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, the largest
and busiest city in Vietnam. This evening enjoy dinner and a folk
performance at the fashionable Blue Ginger Restaurant. HOTEL SOFITEL
PLAZA SAIGON B, L, D
DAY 8: SAT - HO CHI
MINH CITY TOUR & IRON TRIANGLE
Today you tour this former capital. Fast becoming the business
center of the country, Ho Chi Minh City retains the beauty of
graceful colonial French-style structures amidst modern architecture.
Your tour includes the former Presidential Palace, the Historical
Museum and the War Exhibit. Later, venture into the "Iron
Triangle," riddled with an extensive system of tunnels inhabited
during the recent war. B, L, D
DAY 9: SUN - HO CHI
MINH CITY / DANANG / HOI AN
Today fly to Danang. Upon the arrival of American military forces
in 1965, Danang fast became a significant U.S. air and naval base.
The Cham Museum features artifacts from the Kingdom of Champa,
a civilization that ruled the area from the 2nd to 14th centuries.
Continue to the charming and relaxed town of Hoi An about 25 miles
south. Believed to have been settled no less than 2,200 years
ago, Hoi An was a thriving seaport and a base for seafaring nations
seeking new sources of wealth throughout Southeast Asia. Even
ancient Arab trading documents mention Hoi An as a stop along
their trade routes. HOI AN HOTEL B, L, D
DAY 10: MON - HOI AN / HUE
The narrow streets of Hoi An are lined with buildings representing
a mix of architectural styles - some of which are not seen anywhere
else today, leaving you with the feeling that you have truly traveled
back in time. Some of Hoi An's highlights include the Temples
of Phuol Kien and Quang Dong, and the 16th century Japanese Covered
Bridge. Following your walking tour of Hoi An, drive to the former
imperial capital... Hue. En route pass China Beach - a quiet spot
where the first 3500 U.S. Marines landed on March 8, 1965 and
later a popular R&R resort. Drive over the inspiring 4900-foot
Hai Van Pass, Vietnam's geographical and psychological boundary
between north and south. The peak of the pass lies perpetually
shrouded in clouds. Proceed north down to Hue, the old imperial
capital on the Perfume River. HOTEL SAIGON MORIN B, L, D
DAY 11: TUE - HUE SIGHTSEEING
Hue's rise to prominence coincided with the rise of the Nguyen
Lord who in 1802 founded the Nguyen dynasty. The newly named emperor
Gia Long made Hue his capital, supplanting Hanoi as the major
center of power in Vietnam. The Nguyen emperors would lose their
country to French imperialists, with the last Bao Dai abdicating
in 1945. Highlights include the Imperial City or Citadel, and
the imperial tombs of 13 Nguyen kings and emperors. Enjoy your
day exploring Hue's mystical sites. B, L, D
DAY 12: WED - HUE /
HANOI
Fly to Hanoi, capital of Vietnam for nearly 1000 years. Historical
emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in
Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. This evening
enjoy dinner at the renowned "Indochine Restaurant"
and view the popular Water Puppet Show. Stay at the elegant HOTEL
SOFITEL METROPOLE HANOI. B, L, D
DAY 13: THU - HANOI
CITY TOUR
Some of the sights of the nation's capital you will see include:
the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed,
the remains of the Co Lao Citadel, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple
of Literature and the restored Lake of the Returned Sword. Also
enjoy a walk through the Old Quarter. B, L, D
HONG KONG
DAY 14: FRI - HANOI
/ HONG KONG
Fly this morning to exciting Hong Kong, China's entrepot on the
South China Sea. Check in on arrival and enjoy a half day Hong
Kong Island tour. HARBOUR PLAZA HOTEL B, D
DAY 15: SAT - HONG KONG
/ HOME
Your glimpse of Indochina comes to an end as you depart for home.
Take with you a better understanding of the area's fascinating
heritage and its people. B
OPTIONS: Take a pre-tour extension in Singapore or a post-tour extension in Hong Kong.
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