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Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand 2009

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Tour Code:IC2009
Length: 16 Days
Tour Quality: Deluxe
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Single Supp.: $1,635

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Fri, Dec 11, 2009	Sat, Dec 26, 2009	Call Us	$5,590	Call Us	Call Us	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

City Highlights: Bangkok, Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi an, Hue, Siem Reap

Tour Itinerary

Tauck's 16-day Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam tour encompasses the best of Southeast Asia as you explore the legendary cities of Bangkok, Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Discover golden Buddhas, ancient kingdoms, inspiring temples, and lush landscapes, and experience the cultures and traditions of this fascinating area of the world for yourself. From a water puppet performance to ornate pagodas, sandstone sculptures to soaring temple spires, and gilded palaces to bamboo stilt houses, everything about this journey is special. Ride an elephant into the jungle near Chang Mai and cruise on the klongs of Bangkok. In Vietnam tour poignant reminders of the Vietnam War like the Cu Chi Tunnels and see notorious Hoa Lo Prison. Experience the grandeur of the archaeological wonders of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei. On Tauck's Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand journey, you'll stay at the finest city hotels and word-class resorts.

1. Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
Tour begins: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok at 6:00 PM. A transfer is included upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport to Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, nestled on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals D

2. Grand Palace / Reclining Buddha
Visit Wat Po, Bangkok’s largest and oldest temple, home to the mammoth Reclining Buddha. Tour Bangkok’s Grand Palace, where Thai kings and their courts resided until the turn of the 20th century. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch and return to the hotel by motorboat; spend the rest of the day exploring as you please. Meals BL

3. Bangkok Klongs / Royal Barges
Cruise up the Chao Phraya River, connected by a network of canals called klongs, for a look at local life along the river. After a stop at Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), continue on to the Royal Barge Museum to see spectacular barges used in ancient state processions. Visit the golden teak Vimanmek Palace, and dine at your hotel tonight. Meals BD

4. Fly to Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai, known as the “Rose of the North”; a visit to 14th-century Wat Umong is a fascinating introduction to the region’s many temples. Spend the next two nights at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, where you’ll stay in Lanna-style pavilions overlooking gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountains. Meals BLD

5. Elephants of the North
See an elephant demonstration in a teak forest; climb aboard one of these gentle giants for a memorable trek through the jungle, followed by a picnic lunch. Enjoy the amenities of your Mae Rim Valley resort, prior to dinner and a cultural performance. Meals BLD

6. Fly to Hanoi, Capital of Vietnam
A flight via Bangkok takes you to Hanoi, capital of modern Vietnam. Settle in for a two-night stay at the Hilton Hanoi Opera, in the city’s French Quarter, just steps away from many landmark sights including the Hanoi Opera House. Have dinner at your leisure in the hotel. Meals BD

7. Cyclo Ride and Water Puppets
Take a cyclo ride through Old Hanoi, including a stop at the infamous Hoa Lo (“Hanoi Hilton”) prison. View Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace that Ho refused to live in, and the nearby “house on stilts” he chose instead. Visit the famous One-Pillar Pagoda. Attend an enchanting water puppet performance prior to dinner at a local restaurant. Meals BLD

8. Hué, World Heritage Site
Fly to one of Vietnam’s most beautiful cities, Hué, designated a World Heritage Site for its 19th-century imperial complexes. Set out by cyclo for city sightseeing including the Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. Take a boat cruise along the Perfume River, which provides a picture-perfect setting for your riverfront hotel. Meals BLD

9. Da Nang / “China Beach”
Visit the tomb of 19th-century emperor Tu Duc in Hué before heading out along the South China Sea coast. Stop for lunch in the seaside village of Lang Co, and continue through mountain scenery to Da Nang. Visit the open-air Cham Museum before arriving at your beachfront resort near the stretch of coastline known to American G.I.’s as “China Beach.” Meals BLD

10. Cyclo in Hoi An, a UNESCO Site
The ancient city of Hoi An is a well-preserved South China Sea trading port. Travel through its picturesque, shop-lined streets by cyclo; see the unique, red-painted Japanese Covered Bridge, and visit the 200-year-old “Phung Hung” house. Return to your resort in Da Nang for a free night and dinner at your leisure. Meals BLD

11. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
An early morning flight brings you to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city (formerly Saigon) for a two-night stay. Sightseeing includes the Saigon River, the gracious Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Our local expert takes you inside the former Presidential Palace, and the Cho Ben Thanh Central Market. Dine on French cuisine tonight. Meals BLD

12. Cu Chi Tunnels
At the battlefield memorial site of Ben Duoc northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, discover the three-story-deep, 120-mile network of underground passageways and rooms of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Return to Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon to explore at your leisure. Meals BL

13. Fly to Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, for a two-night stay amidst the colonial ambiance of the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, close to the archaeological site of Angkor. An afternoon spent visiting the temple complex of Angkor Wat precedes a return to your hotel, where tonight you’ll dine à la carte at your choice of hotel restaurant. Meals BLD

14. Angkor Thom / Lake Cruise
Vestiges of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer civilization surround you at the root-covered Temple of Ta Prohm, the walled city of Angkor Thom, elaborate Elephant Terrace and Bayon Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, join us for an optional excursion to the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake on a boat cruise. Our farewell dinner tonight features local entertainment. Meals BLD

15. Banteay Srei / Fly to Bangkok
Drive to Banteay Srei, whose 10th-century pink sandstone temple boasts some of the world’s finest examples of Khmer art; view its exquisite carvings and architecture with a local guide. Fly to Bangkok and have dinner at leisure; your hotel is close to the airport. Meals BLD

16. Journey Home
Tour ends: Bangkok. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Int’l Airport; allow 21/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B

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What's Included

- A trek through the jungle atop an elephant in Chiang Mai, plus elephant demonstrations in a Thai teak forest
- Cyclo rides through Old Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An
- Boat cruises on Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake, through Bangkok's klongs and along Hue's Perfume River
- An enchanting water puppet performance in Hanoi
- Visits to the Reclining Buddha, Hue Citadel, and Cu Chi Tunnels
- Guided visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Angkor, Hue and Hoi An
- Most meals - 40 (15 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners)
- Service charges, taxes, porterage and airport transfers

Not Included:
Airfare While on Tour - Five on-tour flights must be purchased through Tauck as part of your tour package. If you book the 18-day tour, your sixth on-tour flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong must also be purchased along with your other international airline tickets.

Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.

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Accommodations

BANGKOK - Shangri-La Hotel and Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
CHIANG MAI - Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
HANOI - Hilton Hanoi Opera
HUE - La Residence Hotel & Spa
DA NANG - Furama Resort Da Nang
HO CHI MINH CITY - Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
SIEM REAP - Raffles Grand Hotel d\'Angkor

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