Grand Tour of Indochina

From ZAR66 840.00 per person - 28 Days Fully Inclusive from South Africa

The Grand Tour of Indochina encompasses the three countries that once made up French Indochine. This tour enables you to experience and understand the diversity of the culture, people, geography and history of the three countries. Explored together, these countries create a tour rich in experience and memories from visiting sites like Angkor Wat and Halong Bay to the unspoilt Vang Vieng.
 

TOUR ITINERARY

DAYS 1-2: SOUTH AFRICA TO SAIGON

Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Saigon for a four night stay.

 

DAY 3: SAIGON

Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown), Binh Tay Wholesale Market and Thien Hau Pagoda.

 

DAYS 4-5: SAIGON

Today we explore the Mekong Delta, visiting Thoi Son Island and the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Tomorrow we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels led by a Cu Chi War Veteran and continue to Tay Ninh where we experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion.

 

DAYS 6-8: SAIGON TO HOI AN

Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, stopping en route at the Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and China Beach. Tomorrow we undertake a walking tour of Hoi An. Visit an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese pagoda. The afternoon and the following day are free at your leisure.

 

DAY 9: HOI AN TO HUE

Drive over the Hai Van Pass to Hue. This afternoon take a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda before enjoying a boat trip on the Perfume River. This evening partake in a cooking class.

 

DAY 10: HUE TO HANOI

This morning we visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Royal Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh before flying to Hanoi. This afternoon visit the Ethnology Museum and enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets this evening.

 

DAY 11: HANOI TO SAPA

Today we visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where we see the Humble House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda and later drive around Hoan Kiem Lake. This evening we board our overnight train to Sapa.

 

DAYS 12-13: SAPA

Arrive in Sapa early this morning. Over the next two days explore different minority villages by foot. On the second night we board our overnight train back to Hanoi.

 

DAYS 14-15: HANOI TO HALONG BAY TO HANOI

Arrive in Hanoi this morning and travel to Halong Bay. Spend the night onboard a junk boat relaxing and watching the sunset over the bay. Tomorrow we continue cruising before we return to Hanoi.

 

DAY 16: HANOI TO LUANG PRABANG

Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos. Enjoy a walking tour of the town, visiting Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Visoun. Later we climb Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city.

 

DAYS 17-18: LUANG PRABANG

Rise early this morning to view Takbat, a Buddhist ceremony. Cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, visiting Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves en route. Return to Luang Prabang stopping along the way at Ban Xang Khong. Tomorrow we visit the National Museum before we continue on to Kuangsi Waterfalls, visiting a H’mong and Khmou village en route. We also stop at Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre. In the evening we witness a Baci Ceremony.

 

DAY 19: LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENG

Drive to Vang Vieng, visiting Phoukhoune, Ban Houn Xay and Kasi en route. Stop at Pathang and enjoy a boat ride on the Nam Song River, then continue to Vang Vieng.

 

DAYS 20-21: VANG VIENG TO VIENTIANE

Today we visit Tham Chang Cave before driving to Vientiane. Tomorrow visit Thongkhankham Market, Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Later visit Talat Sao and the Buddha Park before we enjoy a traditional Lao dance show this evening.

 

DAY 22: VIENTIANE TO PHNOM PENH

Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This afternoon we see the majestic Silver Pagoda, Emerald Buddha and the National Museum.

DAY 23: PHNOM PENH

Today we visit the Apsara Association, where underpriveledged children are taught traditional dance and music. Also visit the emotional Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes. Later enjoy free time at the Russian Markets.

 

DAY 24: PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP

Fly to Siem Reap where we visit Prasat Kravan, Sreah Srang, Banteay Kdei and East Mebon before watching the sunset from the summit of Pre Rup.

 

DAY 25: SIEM REAP

Drive to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Start at the South Gate, continue to the Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. This afternoon visit the magnificent Angkor Wat.

 

DAY 26: SIEM REAP

August to February - High water season

Cruise on Tonle Sap and visit a floating village then continue to Ta Keo and Ta Prohm.

March to July - Low water season

Visit Banteay Srei, Ta Keo and fabulous Ta Prohm.

 

DAY 27: DEPART SIEM REAP

Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to Siem Reap airport to board our overnight flight to South Africa.

 

DAY 28: ARRIVE SOUTH AFRICA

Arrive home this morning.

Price Guide

From R66 840 pp 28 Days Fully Inclusive from Johannesburg
Price Includes Tour Cost R59 815, Airport taxes of approx R5 000, Tipping of approx R1 440, Cambodia Visa of approx R225 and Laos Visa of approx R360 - Tipping and visas payable on arrival in USD (subject to change)
From R11 980 Single Hotel and Halong Bay Supplement
Available on request Land Only per person (includes tipping)
Compulsory Tipping USD160 per person, payable on arrival in Vietnam
Cambodia Visa Approx USD25 per person, payable on arrival in Cambodia, 2 passport photographs needed per person.
Laos Visa Approx USD40 per person, payble on arrival in Laos
Tour
Code
Departure
Date
Return
Date
2013    
VGT1302  19 Jan  15 Feb
VGT1304  02 Feb  01 Mar
VGT1306  16 Feb  15 Mar
VGT1307  23 Feb  22 Mar
VGT1308  02 Mar  29 Mar
VGT1309  09 Mar  05 Apr
VGT1310  16 Mar  12 Apr
VGT1312  06 Apr  03 May
VGT1314  04 May  31 May
VGT1316  13 Jul  09 Aug
VGT1318  24 Aug  20 Sep
VGT1320  07 Sep  04 Oct
VGT1322  28 Sep  25 Oct
VGT1323  05 Oct  01 Nov
VGT1324  19 Oct  15 Nov
VGT1326*  09 Nov  06 Dec
     

* Peak season airfare supplement applicable. Contact reservations for the rate for this departure date.

Travel Info

Country Info

Inclusions

  • Return international economy class airfares
  • Tipping and Current Airport taxes - Subject to Change (See Pricing Section)
  • All meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • National Tour Escort accompanying you throughout your destination with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city.
  • Visa fees for South African passport holders 
  • A Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet per family

Exclusions

  • Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
  • Arrangements and taxes in Singapore/Hong Kong if required
  • Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • Prices do not include camera and video charges
  • Local airport taxes if applicable
  • Insurance

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