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VIETNAM, LAOS & THAILAND EXPLORIENT  - Air & Land 15 days / 13 nights (VLT)

Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai -  Bangkok

Private Journey  - Daily departure

Designed to capture the true essence of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, this program takes you on an epic adventure through the lands of unspoiled hidden treasures.  Each destination offers a window into Southeast Asia’s timeless past as it tastefully maintains its ancient traditions while graciously races to catch up with the outside world.

Your journey begins in Vietnam, where its unique blend of colonial architectures, ancient traditions, and warm hospitality never ceases to delight the visitor.  Visit the bustling city affectionately known as Saigon to soak up its energy and sample its tantalizing cuisine. Feast your senses with a journey to the Lower Mekong Delta with a visit to SE Asia's largest and most authentic floating market to catch a glimpse of life in rural Vietnam. Relax and enjoy an invigorating cruise around UNESCO Halong Bay on board a private wooden "Junk". And stroll about Hanoi's shaded boulevards and narrow alleyways of its Old Quarters.

Journey back in time to the land of Laos.  Visit Luang Prabang, the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia, and arguably as culturally pure a place as you can find anywhere on our planet. With its golden temple spires, diverse hill tribes, splendid natural scenery and atmosphere of timelessness, this quiet little city is a perfect sanctuary for visitors to simply find peace or to get away from it all.

Next, receive a warm welcome to the Land of Smiles - Thailand.  Starting with Chiang Mai, a city with a beautiful cultural personality blessed with majestic natural beauty and unsurpassed charm. Visit an elephant camp, enjoy Elephant Trekking and Bamboo Rafting, and stroll through its colorful, world renowned Night Market. Your adventure concludes in Bangkok, a vibrant international city that offers boundless entertainment options -- from gourmet restaurants and space age nightclubs to colorful night markets and hip bars. It's no wonder visitors the world over are falling in love with this magical kingdom.

Exotic culture, timeless traditions, ancient world wonders & luxury comfort, this journey will keep you inspired and leave you with memories of a lifetime. 

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from U.S. via All Nippon Airways

• All Flights and ground transportation per itinerary

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers in each city

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides

HO CHI MINH CITY (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Renaissance Riverside (Superior) OR Sofitel Plaza Hotel (Deluxe)

• Full day tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh market, City Hall, the Reunification Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels.
   

CAN THO (1 night)

• 1 night at Victoria Can Tho Resort

• 2 full days of private sightseeing of Mekong Delta region with boat excursions to Cai Be & Cai Rang Floating Markets

HALONG BAY (1 night)

• 1 night at Halong Plaza Hotel

• Private boat cruise of UNESCO Halong Bay with Seafood lunch on board

HANOI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Melia Hotel (Superior) OR Hilton Opera Hotel (Deluxe)

• Full day private tour of Hanoi visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum*, HCM Stilt House, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, the Opera House and Tay Phuong pagoda & Old Quarters.

LUANG PRABANG (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Grand Luang Prabang Hotel (Superior) OR  Maison Souvannaphuom (Deluxe)

• Half Day private sightseeing of Luang Prabang

• Full day boat excursion to Pak Ou Caves

CHIANG MAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Ayatana Hamlet Resort (Superior) or Puripunn Hotel (Deluxe)

• Full day Elephant Safari with Elephant Trekking & Bamboo Rafting

BANGKOK (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Landmark Hotel (Superior) OR Shangri-la Bangkok (Deluxe)

• Half day private tour of The Royal Grand Palace

2009/10 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31st, 2010)

S = Superior | D = Deluxe

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

• When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Friday-Sunday), add $50 per way.

• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 20 - Jan. 05

• For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

• Land only price includes Intra-Asia airfares per itinerary

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays - Fridays, and in October & November.

• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $600).

• Visas are required to enter Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia. Not included in package.

• All fights, hotels & ground services subject to availability at time of reservation