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Tour to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore -
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Duration: 48 Days
Route: Hanoi to Singapore Style: Adventure
Tours Price: €3,219.00

Vietnam,
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia,
Singapore

Prepare for the ultimate South East Asian adventure tour! Experience it all
from the sun drenched beaches of Vietnam to the grand palaces of Thailand, the
legendary temples of Cambodia’s Angkor, the urban shopping delights of
Singapore, the lush jungle trails of Malaysia to the welcoming communities of
Laos. Take a cooking class, enjoy a bamboo river trip and strike a bargain in
local markets, you’ll love the diversity of this extensive tour.

Please note: For tours departing on 6th October 2014, part
of this tour will be running in the opposite direction. For more information
please contact a Reservations Specialist.

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Day 1 to 1 - Arrive Hanoi

The first day of your tour is simply an arrival day with no pre-organised
activities. In order to allow time to relax and see some of the sights you may
wish to add pre tour accommodation. On arrival please ask at the reception for
information on when the pre departure meeting will be held.

Hanoi offers a beguiling combination of tranquillity and chaos, from the
elegance of its crumbling colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards, to
the boisterous cacophony of street vendors and motorcycles. Much can be absorbed
of daily life by wandering the streets of the old quarter, tasting local market
food, and people-watching around the pretty Hoan Kiem Lake. For the culture
buffs there are museums, temples and tombs which offer insight into a city rich
in history and character.

Optional Excursions: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum – free • Ho Chi
Minh's house and presidential palace – VND 20,000 • Ho Chi Minh's Museum – VND
20,000 • Temple of Literature – VND20,000 • All tombs and citadels – VND 20,000
• Ngoc Son Temple – VND 5,000 • Fine Arts Museum – VND 20,000 • Military History
Museum – VND 20,000 • Perfume pagoda – VND 20,000 • Water Puppet Theatre – VND
60,000-100,000 plus VND 40,000 for camera use

Day 2 to 2 - Halong Bay

We depart Hanoi for the mystical Halong Bay, boarding a traditional Chinese
sailing vessel which will take us out to the UNESCO world heritage site. The bay
includes hundreds of islands with towering limestone karsts draped in verdant
foliage. The boat – called a ‘junk’ – will be our home for the evening and
staying overnight in the bay means we have time to explore caves, go kayaking
and swimming and soak in the beauty of the area.

Translated, Halong means ‘Bay of Descending Dragons’ and local legend
describes a great dragon coming down from the mountains, gouging out the valleys
and spitting out jewels which turned into the various islands. Tonight we are
treated to dinner aboard our boat followed by a spot of night fishing… if you’re
still awake!

Included Excursions: Halong Bay overnight excursion on a
traditional Junk boat • Guided tour of caves

Day 3 to 4 - Hanoi

This morning we’ll do some final exploring around the bay, perhaps to see
some of the large caves filled with stalagmites and stalactites that lay hidden
behind the towering cliffs, before making our way back to the mainland, arriving
back in Hanoi sometime in the afternoon.

We’ll have one more day in Hanoi, the perfect opportunity to see some of the
sites you may have missed before our cruise, before we board our overnight train
to Hue.

Day 5 to 5 - Hue

The time-worn grandeur of Hue has been the stage of many battles from the
dynastic rivalry and rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries, to French
occupation and most recently as the site of the Battle of Hue, one of the
longest and bloodiest conflicts in the Vietnam War. Its location at the
geographic heart of Vietnam has perhaps done it no favours, but uncovering its
past and exploring its relics is a delight for travellers in a place where
history interweaves and overlaps with modern life.

The picturesque Perfume River winds its way through the city, past the
citadels and pagodas that make this a UNESCO world heritage site. Hue is also a
centre of artistic and intellectual learning and the community of artists, poets
and scholars that have called this place home contribute to making it
captivating and engaging city.

Optional Excursions: Thien Mu Pagoda – US$2 • Amphitheatre
and elephant temple – free • Various emperor's tombs – VND 80,000 • Imperial
Museum & guide – VND 105,000 • Military Museum – VND55,000 + US$3 • Ho Chi
Minh Museum – VND 40,000 • Bicycle hire – from VND 30,000 • Perfume River boat
cruise - US$2 • DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tours including guide but no entry fees
– around VND 25,000 per sight or US$20

Day 6 to 8 - Hoi An

We depart Hue and travel south to Hoi An. The drive takes us across the
Marble Mountains and via the scenic Hai van Pass where you will enjoy stunning
views of the surrounding coastline and rice paddies.

We have free time in Hoi An to explore the handicrafts, ceramics and fabrics
that are sold at an abundance of markets. Hoi An is renowned for tailoring; pack
your favourite item of clothing and get it copied here! If you're all
shopped-out, you might enjoy relaxing on the serene coastal beaches with some
local cuisine.

Included Excursions: Marble Mountain • Hai Van
Pass
Optional Excursions: Sightseeing ticket (allowing entry
to 5 sites) – VND 100,000 • My Son Cham ruins – VND 60,000 entrance, plus
transport with guide US$8 • Cookery class – from VND 250,000 • Tu Bon River boat
trip – US$20

Day 9 to 10 - Nha Trang

Nha Trang is a popular beachside destination for many travellers and is
brimming with restaurants, bars and nightlife. You can choose to relax and swim
in the surrounding crystal clear waters - try your hand at kite surfing, scuba
diving or maybe hit the seas on a catamaran. To really chill out on the seas you
could maybe take a cruise around the islands with a seafood lunch.

Optional Excursions: Mud baths – VND 130,000 for taxi, VND
120,000 entrance • Bao Dai’s Villa – US$20 (including taxi) • Cultural dancing –
US$30 • Boat trip – from US$10-16 (SCUBA diving is also possible depending on
diving qualifications)

Day 11 to 11 - Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City was known as Saigon until the end of the Vietnam War (around
1975). Originally a small fishing village, it is now the most important economic
centre in Vietnam and is the largest city in the country.

Traffic in the city is fairly hectic at the best of times but getting around
is suprisingly easy by taxi or motorbike taxi, although drivers may not always
speak English. Bus is the only form of public transport and motorbikes rule the
road; there are around 3 million motorbikes cruising around the streets of Ho
Chi Minh City.

If you're interested in the history of the Vietnam War make sure you visit
the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Hall. If you're less of a history
buff and more in the mood to haggle for a bargain, don't miss Ho Chi Minh's
largest market, the Ben Thanh Market. You can buy everything from cosmetics to
live ducks here. There are also numerous food stalls at this market, and at the
popular night market nearby. The food in Ho Chi Minh is some of the best and
most diverse in all of Vietnam so make sure you eat well during your stay. There
are also many bars and clubs to spend your evening in.

We head out to the Cu Chi Tunnels. A network of tunnels which was home to
around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years during the war. It
took about 25 years to build this underground city. It has living rooms,
kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities and command centres.
At its largest the tunnel system stretched over 250 kilometres from Saigon to
the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. Today the remaining tunnels have
become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a
feel of what underground life during the American war must have been like.

Included Excursions: Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional
Excursions: War Remnants Museum – VND 15,000 • The Reunification
Palace – VND 20,000

Day 12 to 12 - Mekong Delta

This morning we travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta, a region in
southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea
through a network of distributaries. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much
around the river, and many of the villages are often accessible by rivers and
canals rather than by road. The region produces half of the country's rice
output which is more than Japan and Korea together.

On our way out, if timing allows, we will visit Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai is a
syncretistic Vietnamese religious movement that incorporates aspect of Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism and even Catholicism. The Temple was begun in 1933 in a
unique architectural style that reflects its blended traditions.

We will take a boat trip around the tributaries of the mighty Mekong River
which provides an insight into a real perspective of Delta life. We will also
visit some local businesses from a floating market, rice paper and sweet making
place, ceramics factory and tile making shop, rice processing plant, bonsai
garden where you can hold a giant snake, taste local fruits, drink tea or snake
wine. It is a great opportunity to purchase some unique souvenirs to support the
local community. We will be staying in home stays along with other members of
your group.

Included Excursions: Mekong Delta Overnight Excursion

Day 13 to 13 - Ho Chi Minh City

The next morning we take an early cruise on a traditional sampan to visit the
famous floating markets before we return to Ho Chi Minh City in the
afternoon.

Day 14 to 15 - Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's bustling capital city with a turbulent past. Located
on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since
the French colonised Cambodia during the 19th century. The city has grown from a
small fishing village to what is now the industrial, commercial, cultural and
historical centre of Cambodia.

Take a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (a former torture centre) and
the Choueng Ek Memorial at the site of the Killing Fields, to learn about one
aspect of this country's turbulent past.

Phnom Penh has many other attractions including the Russian Market and
National Museum. You could also take a stroll along the river's famous Sisowath
Quay and enjoy a coffee or cocktail at one of the many cafes while observing the
bustling river traffic. You may wish to take a tuk-tuk ride around Phnom Penh (a
tuk-tuk is a motorbike-taxi with an enclosed passenger cabin that can fit around
4 people).

Included Excursions: Transport & Entrance to Tuol Sleng
Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
Optional Excursions:
Royal Palace – US$6.50 • National Museum – US$5 • The Silver Pagoda – US$3 • Wat
Phnom – US$1

Day 16 to 18 - Siem Reap

Siem Reap is our base for exploring the famous temples of the Angkor area.
The name Siem Reap means 'Defeat of Siam' - today's Thailand - and refers to a
century-old bloodbath which you can see commemorated in stone in the celebrated
bas relief carvings of the monuments around the area.

Our first day we head out on our included excursion to the most famous
temple, Angkor Wat, with a guide to give us an overview of the history and
layout of the temple. Our remaining time in Siem Reap can be spent at our own
leisure exploring this expansive site armed with our cameras and the knowledge
from our guide.

There are over one thousand temples here which attract over one million
visitors annually. The temples range from small ruins to the famous Angkor Wat,
and the site is said to be the world's largest single religious monument.

Angkor Wat, a UNESCO world heritage site, pays homage to the Hindu god Vishnu
and has a dazzling array of beautiful ornate carvings. The many ceremonial
structures and temples here were built between the 9th and 13th centuries by the
Khmer Empire that spanned a period of approximately 600 years. These temples are
some of the most famous in the world and take up an area of approximately 160
square kilometres.

There are superb photographic opportunities here at most times of the day so
make sure your camera batteries are fully charged and your memory card is ready
to go! Tuk-tuks provide a convenient form of transport around the area here, and
you can hire a tuk-tuk and driver for the day if you wish. The Angkor area (in
and around the Ta Prohm temple) was the site where the film Tomb Raider starring
Angelina Jolie was filmed.

Included Excursions: Guided Tour of Angkor
Wat
Optional Excursions: Tonle Sap Lake entrance including
boat ride – from US$7 (depending on group size) • Landmine Museum entrance –
US$3 (US$7 including transport)

Day 19 to 21 - Bangkok

Thailand's capital, Bangkok, a crazy and chaotic city! Known in Thai as Krung
Thep Maha Nakhon pronounced or Krung Thep "city of angels" for short, Bangkok
was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the
Ayutthaya Kingdom. Bangkok is now the gateway to South East Asia for most
travellers and international backpackers come and go and the streets are always
buzzing and full of life.

No visit to Bangkok is complete without a visit to Khao San Road, the famous
strip filled with markets, stalls and neon lights. From people watching to
shopping, and nightlife to food and drink, this is the place to be on a night
out in Bangkok. If you're feeling adventurous you might wish to try a fried
insect or two!

On a more cultural note, Bangkok also boasts hundreds of Wats (temples), with
Wat Arun being the main one visited by most travellers. The Grand Palace is also
a popular attraction, and for something different you can cruise along the Chao
Phraya River and through the canals. Bangkok once had an elaborate network of
canals and was given the nickname, 'Venice of the East', and although some of
them have been filled in and converted to streets, many still exist today.
Travelling through these canals you will see how the locals live along the
riverside - you almost forget you are in a large, bustling city.

Included Excursions: Grand Palace
Optional
Excursions: Thai Massage per hour from – THB 200 • Wat Phra Kaew – from
THB 500 • Thai cookery course – from THB 1200 • Bangkok canal tour – from THB
750

Day 22 to 22 - Bangkok & Overnight bus to Chiang Mai

We have a final day in Bangkok before we board our overnight bus to Chiang
Mai.

Day 23 to 23 - Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, the 'Rose of the North', is the largest and most culturally
significant city in northern Thailand. Your first day here is free to get
involved in a range of optional excursions on offer. You can take a Thai cooking
course, enjoy a relaxing massage, take in a night-time Thai kick-boxing bout
(Muay Thai) or haggle the night away at Chiang Mai’s famous evening street
bizarre.

Optional Excursions: Thai cookery course – THB 800 per
person (depending on class size) • Doi Suthep temple by Songthaew (type of Thai
vehicle) – THB 300 • Bicycle tour – from THB 800 per day

Day 24 to 24 - Hill Tribe Trek

We have a full day tour that includes a hill tribe trek and bamboo raft ride.
We will be picked up at the hotel in the morning then taken by a local guide in
a private Songthaew, which is a converted pick-up truck that has seating at the
back - the standard mode of transport for many in Thailand - to our first stop,
which will be the beautiful caves of Chiang Dao, with their amazing limestone
stalactites and stalagmites, and beautiful white marble Buddhist statues from
Burma.

We stop near the caves for lunch and in the afternoon we continue by
Songthaew and on foot through light jungle to experience the traditional
lifestyle of the local villages. The terrain here is mountainous and offers
magnificent views. We trek to the Ping River, where our bamboo rafts await us.
We will navigate down the river, perhaps seeing village women washing their
clothes in the river as children play at the edge, before heading back to Chiang
Mai in the late afternoon.

PLEASE NOTE: The route for the hilltribe trek is weather dependant so the
above description may differ.

Included Excursions: Hilltribe Trek • Guided Tour of Chiang
Mai • Bamboo Raft Ride

Day 25 to 25 - Chiang Mai

The next day we discover the Golden Triangle, the infamous centre of Asia's
illicit opium production, where Laos, Thailand and Burma meet at a single point
close to the Chinese border. Visit the old Opium Museum, the giant Golden Buddha
sitting on a boat by the riverside and the stone elephants there to protect
him.

Lunch will be taken at Wat Rong Khun, or White Temple, outside Chiang Rai.
Many tour leaders have claimed that Rong Khun is the most fascinating temple
they have visited and during your visit you’ll be amazed at the decorations,
which are in total contrast to the holy elements experienced in most Buddhist
temples.

Included Excursions: Golden Triangle & Opium Museum •
White Temple

Day 26 to 26 - Pakbeng

We continue in private, air-conditioned minivans to the border with Laos,
where we cross the customs ‘hut’ before boarding a longboat on the mighty Mekong
River to travel downstream to Pakbeng. Pakbeng is a small village, where the
pace of life really slows down and you can relax and enjoy a nice cold
award-winning Beer Laos.

Day 27 to 28 - Luang Prabang

We continue our journey by slowboat along the Mekong River to Luang Prabang.
Many say this is the most memorable town in all of Laos. Renowned for a
fascinating history and some of the friendliest people in South East Asia, Luang
Prabang refers to the holy Pra Bang, Laos' most sacred image of the Buddha given
to Fa Ngoum.

We have two days to enjoy this sleepy town, which is located 300 metres above
sea level on the upper Mekong. As you explore you will see that Luang Prabang is
dominated by Phousi - the marvellous hill-top temple that sits in the middle of
the town. You'll notice a combination of Lao, French and Lao-French colonial
influence as you admire the city's buildings and architectural highlights - all
of which you can see discovering the town on foot.

There are many temples to visit in Luang Prabang - over 30 in fact, which is
a large number for this small town. Along the way you may encounter some young
monks eager to practice their English skills as well.

Optional Excursions: Royal Theatre dance performances –
US$20 • Royal Palace – LAK 30,000 • Wat Xieng Thong – LAK 20,000 • Wat Poa Phon
Phoa – donation expected • Kuang Si Falls – LAK 20,000 (not including
transport)

Day 29 to 30 - Vang Vieng

As we make our way south from Luang Prabang we travel through stunning
scenery to Vang Vieng. This peaceful town is situated in a plateau with stunning
surroundings of limestone caves and waterfalls, and the area is inhabited by the
Hmong and Yao tribes. The limestone caves are renowned in ancient mythology and
have featured in the prose of many artists throughout time. Vang Vieng is an
excellent place to try the local cuisine and there are markets to indulge in.
Feeling energised we will take a bicycle tour off the beaten track through some
of Laos' most incredible scenery and view a wonderful sunset across lush paddy
fields before arriving for a swim at the Blue Lagoon.

Included Excursions: Bike tour
Optional
Excursions: Bamboo rafting/kayaking including visit to caves – US$20 •
Caves – most entry fees are US$2

Day 31 to 32 - Vientiane

The capital of Laos is extremely quiet - so quiet that, before 1970, there
was only one set of traffic lights in the entire city (a far cry from Bangkok!).
We have time to admire this tranquil city with its many murals and markets. Many
buildings you will see when you wander the streets are of religious
significance. You may wish to hire a bicycle and explore the local streets and
markets which are excellent here.

From Vientiane we take a private van to the border with Thailand where, after
the formalities, we board an overnight sleeper train which takes us back to
Bangkok.

Optional Excursions: Temples – most entry fees are US$2 •
Wat Pra Kaeo (Grand Palace and museum) – LAK 5000 • National Museum – LAK 20,000
• Buddha Park – LAK 8,000 entrance (plus transport starting from LAK 80,000)

Day 33 to 35 - Bangkok

We are back in Bangkok where we will spend another couple of free days in
this great city. It's a chance to indulge in even more shopping and nightlife,
or perhaps take it easy and visit some of the popular Wats in the area. A great
market to visit, if not for the best bargain, but for its sheer size, is the 35
acre Chatuchak Weekend Market which has reached a landmark status as a
must-visit place in Bangkok. Get there easily by skytrain to Mo Chit
station.

Day 36 to 37 - Ao Nang

The gateway to the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Ao Nang is the perfect getaway.
Here you can relax on quiet deserted beaches, go snorkelling or learn how to
dive. There are options for trekking or if you simply want to take in the
surrounds you can go island hopping and visit many pristine beaches and natural
caves.

Hire a local longtail boat and visit hidden coves and tropical beaches around
neighbouring islands. If you're after something a bit more energetic, hire a
speedboat to , the small uninhabited islands, which offers fantastic snorkelling
and vivid turquoise waters.

Day 38 to 38 - Langkawi

Made up of 99 islands, Lankawi is a paradise nestled in north Malaysia. Here
we relax on the beach, enjoy the beautiful waters and bury our feet in the sand.
Until 1986, the islands were thought to be cursed until they were developed into
a poplar destination for tourists.

Day 39 to 40 - Penang

We make for Penang. We will stay in Georgetown, which is the island's
capital. Georgetown possesses a unique charm, blending old and new cultures.
Peddlers exhibit their goods surrounded by modern buildings. Old buildings stand
side-by-side with new businesses. Take a rickshaw tour and introduce yourself to
this lively town or perhaps visit the 65-storey Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak
(KOMTAR), a prominent Penang landmark, which houses Government departments,
commercial offices, department stores, shops and restaurants.

Included Excursions: Penang Heritage
Walk
Optional Excursions: Hill and Temple (Kek Lok Si) – MYR
80 includes guide and train tickets

Day 41 to 42 - Cameron Highlands

Named after William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor who
discovered the plateau during in 1885, the Cameron Highlands is a highland
region around 1500 metres above sea level. There are many things to do and see
here, including: a butterfly farm, strawberry farms, rose gardens, a Chinese
temple and vegetable farms. You also have a jungle trek amongst the cool,
refreshing forest air. The region's fertile mountain slopes make it one of the
best places in the country to grow tea, and there are many tea plantations. The
Cameron Highlands is also a major supplier of vegetables to Malaysia and
Singapore.

Included Excursions: Full day jungle
trek
Optional Excursions: Kuala Kangsar town tour –
US$30

Day 43 to 44 - Kuala Lumpur

We arrive in Malaysia's lively capital, Kuala Lumpur. A major tourist hub,
'KL' (as it is usually referred) is modern, slightly congested, and it offers
all the creature comforts of your average major city. High rises abound,
shopping is excellent (and one of the city's major attractions) and its bustling
day-to-day goings-on provide an insight into Malay business culture. There are
many things to do here - both cultural and indulgent. During your time here, why
not check out Berjaya Times Square in the Bukit Bintang area, the biggest mall
in Asia - where the 8th floor houses a mini theme park consisting of several
roller coasters and white-knuckle rides. You could also visit the tallest twin
tower building in the world, the Petronas Towers. There are also many colonial
buildings to visit if you feel the need to step back in time and take a break
from the modern high rises.

Day 45 to 46 - Melaka

Melaka is one of Malaysia's most popular destinations and was an important
trading port several hundred years ago. The historical city centre has been
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Portuguese settled here in the 16th
century and their influence can be seen in much of the architecture around the
city. There are many attractions in Melaka, from temples to churches, and
mosques to museums. The destination is famous for its traditional Chinese Nyonya
cuisine, which you can sample from one of the traditional Peranakan shop
houses.

Included Excursions: Rickshaw city tour
Optional
Excursions: River cruise from – MYR 20

Day 47 to 47 - Singapore

Singapore may be small in size, but its larger-than-life attitude and
modernisation will ensure your visit here is truly unforgettable. A major
international hub, the city will house travellers and business people from all
over the world at any given time. You would be forgiven for thinking you should
be donned in a suit clutching a briefcase as you lose yourself between the
ultra-modern high rise buildings. Like any major city, the shopping is excellent
here (although not always cheap). There are many historical and cultural sights
to see if you are after an insight into the tradition of this fascinating
country. Visit Little India and Chinatown for a glimpse into the old way of life
of the city. You may want to don your best travelling garb and try a traditional
Singapore Sling at the Long Bar in the famous Raffles Hotel. Steeped in history,
this spectacular colonial style hotel is beautiful to see as you make your way
to the bar which is more relaxed than you may think as it is a must to throw
your peanut shells on the floor! Singapore restaurants are not the cheapest you
will come across in South East Asia but if you hit some of the market food
stalls or the hawker centres you are sure to delight in an amazing selection of
fresh, scrumptious food.

Optional Excursions: Zoological Gardens – US$22 • Singapore
History Museum – US$10 • Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden –
free

Day 48 to 48 - Depart Singapore

Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late
flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will
have more time to explore the sights.

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