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Mysteries of Southeast Asia & Mekong River Cruise with Chiang Mai & Laos - Premium 2010

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Tour Code:IACA0
Length: 23 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Independent Vacation

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Thu, Jan 14, 2010	Fri, Feb 05, 2010	$6,185	$5,059	$5,679	$4,553	Quote
Thu, Jan 28, 2010	Fri, Feb 19, 2010	$6,185	$5,059	$5,679	$4,553	Quote
Thu, Feb 11, 2010	Fri, Mar 05, 2010	$6,275	$5,059	$5,769	$4,553	Quote
Thu, Feb 25, 2010	Fri, Mar 19, 2010	$6,185	$5,059	$5,679	$4,553	Quote
Thu, Mar 11, 2010	Fri, Apr 02, 2010	$6,185	$5,059	$5,679	$4,553	Quote
Thu, Jun 17, 2010	Fri, Jul 09, 2010	$5,219	$3,869	$4,832	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Jul 15, 2010	Fri, Aug 06, 2010	$5,242	$3,869	$4,855	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Aug 12, 2010	Fri, Sep 03, 2010	$5,219	$3,869	$4,832	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Aug 26, 2010	Fri, Sep 17, 2010	$5,085	$3,869	$4,698	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Sep 09, 2010	Fri, Oct 01, 2010	$5,085	$3,869	$4,698	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Sep 23, 2010	Fri, Oct 15, 2010	$5,085	$3,869	$4,698	$3,482	Quote
Thu, Oct 07, 2010	Fri, Oct 29, 2010	$6,215	$4,999	$5,715	$4,499	Quote
Thu, Oct 21, 2010	Fri, Nov 12, 2010	$6,215	$4,999	$5,715	$4,499	Quote
Thu, Nov 04, 2010	Fri, Nov 26, 2010	$6,225	$5,099	$5,715	$4,589	Quote
Thu, Nov 18, 2010	Fri, Dec 10, 2010	$6,225	$5,099	$5,715	$4,589	Quote
Thu, Dec 02, 2010	Fri, Dec 24, 2010	$6,225	$5,099	$5,715	$4,589	Quote

*PLEASE NOTE: This vacation includes an internal air component which will not be discounted from the listed price above

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

City Highlights: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh, Luang Prabang, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Tour Itinerary

Explore the wonders of China, both new and old. Start in Beijing, the heart and soul of China. After your sightseeing tour to the Great Wall you will have time to discover all the city has to offer. Explore the city’s ancient alleys, called hutongs, enjoy delectable Peking Duck in a local restaurant, or take in a performance at the Peking Opera. Fly to Xi’an, an archeological treasure-trove in central China where you will marvel at the impressive Terracotta Warriors. Next stop is charming Guilin. Cruise on the tranquil Li River and be transported far from modern civilization. Mystical mountains surround you as you pass rice paddies, fisherman on bamboo rafts, and water buffalo grazing in the river. Final stop is Shanghai, China’s most populous city. Learn about ancient Chinese art at the Shanghai Museum and stroll along the Bund. Free time to explore Nanjing Road, a shopper’s paradise, and to take in a spectacular acrobatic show.

Day 1: Board your overnight transpacific flight.

Day 2: Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand.
Welcome to Thailand! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 3: Bangkok–Chiang Mai.
Today, fly to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai.
Today your morning sightseeing begins with a visit to Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image and Wat Doi Suthep, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase with over 300 steps. On a clear day you will enjoy spectacular views of Chiang Mai. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5: Chiang Mai.
A full day for independent activities. (B)

Day 6: Chiang Mai–Bangkok.
Today, fly to Bangkok. (B)

Day 7: Bangkok.
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the stunning Grand Palace featuring Wat Phra Keo, which houses the 31-inch Emerald Buddha. You will also visit Wat Pho, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok featuring the massive Reclining Buddha. The balance of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fascinating city. (B)

Day 8: Bangkok–Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Today, fly to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere in the world. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure. (B)

Day 9: Siem Reap.
Your sightseeing starts at the best preserved of all the temples, Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god Vishna. Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 10: Siem Reap–Kampong Cham (Embarkation).
Late in the morning, transfer by motorcoach to Kampong Cham on the Mekong River. Upon arrival, board your Pandaw vessel and start your cruise. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Cruising: Kampong Cham.
Today, enjoy a visit to Wat Hanchey, a temple dating back to the 8th century and the Chenla Empire. After lunch on board the ship, travel by motorcoach to see Wat Nokor, the eco village of Cheungkok, and Kampong Cham orphanage. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Cruising: Kampong Chhnang.
Today, the scenic cruise to Kampong Chnnang is a highlight of the trip. Upon arrival moor mid-stream and take a small boat into the wetlands to view a stunning variety of birdlife. In the late-afternoon depart for Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
NOTE: During high water season (approximately Jul.-Nov.) You will stop at Preak Dom Bridge and proceed to Kampong Chhnang by motorcoach.

Day 13: Cruising: Phnom Penh.
The capital city of Phnom Penh retains its French charm to this day. The city has many sights worth visiting including the Royal Palace with the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum featuring an outstanding display of Khmer Rouge handicrafts. To see the sights you will have a private cyclo with a driver. You decide where you want to go and what you want to do! In the afternoon, learn more about the Khmer Rouge with a visit to the Killing Fields or the moving S21 detention center located in the city. This evening you may want to enjoy some of the lively nightlife Phnom Penh has to offer. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Cruising.
Today you cruise the main Mekong Channel. Stop at the jungle village of Prek Touch to visit a fruit orchard. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Cruising: Chau Doc, Vietnam-Cu Lao Gien Island.
Take a local ferry boat down the backwaters of the Mekong to Chau Doc. Here, visit a Cham tribal village, a catfish farm, and take a rickshaw ride past French-colonial buildings and a through a bustling market. Return to the ship for lunch and head for Sadec. Along the way you stop at Cu Lao Gien Island and visit “La Providence,” a Catholic monastery built in 1875 by the French. It was home to a mission, orphanage, school, and hospice before the Japanese invasion. Today it is home to retired nuns taken care of by novice monks. (B,L,D)

Day 16: Cruising: Sa Dec-Cai Be.
Today board traditional sampan boats along small canals and backwaters. In Sa Dec visit a local market then visit the ancient house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the “lover” of Marguerite Duras, famous French novelist and inspiration for the film L’Amant-The Lover directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Back on board your sampan drift down the Tien River to Cai Be. Along the way visit a brick and tile factory and witness daily life along the delta including palm tree weaving, wooden boat factories, and fruit orchards. Once in Cai Be cruise through the floating market. After lunch continue by sampan deep into the backwaters where you will see large rice fields and visit a locals home. (B,L,D)

Day 17: Cruising: My Tho (Disembarkation)–Ho Chi Minh City.
Disembark and travel by motorcoach to Ho Chi Minh City. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the city. (B)

Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City.
Today’s full day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and visit the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City–Luang Prabang, Laos.
Today, fly to Luang Prabang and enjoy leisure time. (B)

Day 20: Luang Prabang.
Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Wat Visoun, the Royal Palace Museum, and a local village to see silk weaving and rice paper-making demonstrations. (B,L)

Day 21: Luang Prabang.
A full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 22: Luang Prabang–Bangkok.
Today, fly to Bangkok and overnight before returning home. (B)

Day 23: Bangkok.
Depart Bangkok. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Accommodations

Bangkok: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Location: Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of the city, adjacent to River City, Bangkok’s largest antique shopping mall, and just a short boat ride from major attractions.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features four restaurants, two bars, two pools, spa, sauna, fitness center, currency exchange, laundry facilities, boutiques, and 24-hour room service. Spacious rooms offer river views and feature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, air-conditioning, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, cable TV, high-speed Internet access, in-room safe, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Chiang Mai: RatiLanna Riverside Resort & Spa
Location: Nestled along the banks of the Mae Ping River and in the center of Chiang Mai, only minutes away from the city’s popular Night Bazaar.
Amenities & Services: The resort features two restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, laundry service, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature private balconies, air-conditioning, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, satellite TV, minibar, Wi-Fi Internet access, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Siem Reap: Borei Angkor Hotel
Location: The hotel is situated in a tropical garden within a short walk to the center of Siem Reap and a short drive to the temples of Angkor.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features two restaurants, two bars, lounge, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature private balcony, air-conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, Internet access, coffee/ tea maker, TV, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Mekong River Cruise: Pandaw Cruises
Sailing on a Pandaw vessel is essentially an outdoor experience as staterooms open to the outside and the promenade deck and observation deck offer great panoramic views. The spacious staterooms, finished in brass and teak, are 168 square feet and feature a private bathroom with shower. There is no TV, Internet, or phone, as you will spend most of your time outside. There is a 24-hour bar on the Sun Deck. Dining on board features a choice of local cuisine and exotic foods (Western alternatives available). Breakfast and lunch are buffets and dinner is served at tables.

Ho Chi Minh City: Majestic Hotel
Location: Located in the heart of the city and overlooking the Saigon River, the hotel is within walking distance of the main commercial center and major attractions.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features several restaurants, rooftop bar, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, laundry service, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, in-room safe, satellite TV, minibar, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, coffee/tea maker, and hairdryer in bathroom.

Luang Prabang: Villa Santi Resort & Spa
Location: Sitting on beautifully landscaped gardens surrounded by mountains and natural streams, the resort is near the Mekong River and only a short shuttle ride to the center of town.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, outdoor pool, sauna, laundry service, and room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, iron/ironing board, in-room safe, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, and private balcony overlooking the mountains.

Extra nights per person:
in Bangkok: in single room $171-$206; in twin room $97-$114

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