Simply Vietnam with Laos & Cambodia
With their long histories, interesting cultures, and gorgeous scenery, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos offer something for everyone. On this Southeast Asia tour, you’ll overnight in Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha National Park, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap. Sightseeing tours in the cities feature the must-see sites, including Luang Prabang’s Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th-century temple featuring Buddhist art and architecture; Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049; Hue’s Forbidden Purple City, the emperor’s residence constructed in 1804; Hoi An’s Thien Mu Pagoda; and Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace.. In Ho Chi Minh City, your sightseeing includes the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi region, where you’ll get to explore the deep, narrow tunnels constructed by the Viet Cong during the war. You’ll enjoy seeing gorgeous scenery and destinations via the water. Cruise on Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world’s most amazing scenery. You’ll sail by islets, caves, beaches, and floating villages. In Phong Nha National Park, a boat ride on the Son River takes you to Phong Nha Cave. Enjoy a cruise in Hoi An on the Thu Bon River, where you’ll pass unspoiled countryside. A highlight of this Southeast Asia tour are the spectacular ruins at Angkor, including Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Angkor Thom; and 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, known for its intricate decorations. These are just some of the many highlights on this tour through Southeast Asia. Designed for savvy, value-minded travelers, it’s a dream vacation!
City Highlights
LUANG PRABANGVisit Mount Phousi, Wat Mai, the National Museum, and Wat Xieng Thong; Host service during your stayHANOIVisit the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda; water puppets performanceHA LONG BAYDay cruise on the bayPHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARKBoat ride on Son River, visit Phong Nha CaveHUEVisit the Forbidden Purple City, Imperial Tomb of Minh Mang, Thien Mu PagodaHOI ANCruise on Thu Bon River; walking tour through Hoi An Ancient TownHO CHI MINH CITYVisit the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Cu Chi TunnelsPHNOM PENHVisit the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; Host service during your staySIEM REAPVisit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Banteay Srai, and Ta Prohm; Host service during your stay
Meals
18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation
Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring in Vietnam. Sightseeing vehicle in Laos & Cambodia.
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