Indochina Basix - 13 days
Starts : Ho Chi Minh ( Vietnam), ends : Luang Prabang ( Laos)
Highlights:
*Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City
*Laos : Luang Prabang
*Cambodia : Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
Trip Code : VLC-IB13
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Day 1-3 : Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel. Meet your tour guide for a welcome diner and tour briefing and enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant that doubles as a training centre for street kids. Discover the delights of this energetic city as we stroll along historic Dong Khoi Street – the former Rue Catinat – and visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. We also offer you the chance to make a difference to the lives of some of the city’s disadvantaged children as you take them on a fun outing to a local amusement park.
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Day 4 - 5 : Phnom Penh
Fly to Cambodia and the atmospheric capital, Phnom Penh. While here we explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, named for its silver-lined floor, and reflect on the tragedy of the Pol Pot era with a visit to Tuol Sleng Museum. As part of our cyclo tour of the city we’ll visit the Cyclo Centre, an NGO that provides medical care, education and vocational training for cyclo drivers. You will also have the chance to learn how to help local street kids at the Childsafe Centre and enjoy a fantastic meal at Romdeng restaurant, run by youths from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Days 6–9 : Siem Reap
We drive north on an ancient Khmer highway, traveling through the Cambodian countryside towards Siem Reap. Spend the next few days exploring the temples – witness Angkor Wat at sunrise, discover the impressive stone faces of the Bayon, and get off the main tourist route to visit the overgrown ruins of Boeng Mealea. Visit the inspiring Angkor Hospital for Children and stop in at the Gecko Environment Centre, located in a floating house on Lake Tonle Sap. Experience this natural marvel and learn how the centre is promoting environmental awareness and education among local lake-dwellers
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Days 10 –13 : Luang Prabang
Fly to Laos and Luang Prabang, a gorgeous World Heritage-listed tow
n located on the banks of the Mekong River. Gain an insight into the local culture as we enter ornate monasteries and chat with the local monks. Enjoy a fun Lao cooking class at Tamarind Restaurant, which proudly promotes the joys of traditional Lao food. Rise early to witness the ancient ritual of local monks collecting alms at dawn, visit the beautiful Kuang Si Falls and enjoy a game of petanque on the banks of the Mekong. We also spend some time helping out at Big Brother Mouse, a locally-owned publisher dedicated to improving literacy rates, particularly amongst children. Take part in a ‘book party’ in a rural village, distributing books and introducing children to the joys of reading. Your ‘Indochina Basix with Vietnam Royal Tourism’ experience ends with an airport transfer on day 13.
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Extending Your Flight to the popular air hub : Bangkok, Singapore..for your return flights to your coutry
Guests often ask us about extending their flight at the end of their Asia vacation to the Bangkok, Singapore international air hub to catch their flight home. ... Please,Ask at time of booking for full details about this addtition sevice before your journey!
TRIP INCLUDES:
•All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.
All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
- For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days
All Breakfasts & Lunches on tour
• Breakfast – Is always included on all Vietnam Royal Tourism – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch - Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
• Dinner – is not included and is always up to you – allows you the freedom to eat what you want and enjoy the local flavors.
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.
Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Royal Tourism
Entrance fees
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
Airfare While on Tour
- All on-tour flights must be purchased through Vietnam Royal Tourism as part of your tour package . From the moment you land in the starting city to the moment you are transferred to the airport in the end city, all transport arrangements are taken care of by us.
- The cost of international flights from your country to Asia (starting city) is not included in our prices. We believe we are giving all our customers, wherever you live, the flexibility to travel from regional airports, in any class of travel and include a stopover en route if you so wish. It also allows you the opportunity to use your frequent flyer points if you so wish
Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
- After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
- Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-65/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Visa on Arrival
TRIP EXCLUDES:
+ International airfare& airport taxes
+ Travel insurance
+ Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking) ,
+ Personal expenses
+ Tips & gratuities
