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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Check in for our transpacific flight to
Vietnam. Board the international jetliner
and begin Asian adventure. Our destination
is Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Day
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| Enroute
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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We spend the night aboard the widebody
jetliner as it traverses the Pacific Ocean
and crosses the international date line.
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Day
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| Arrive-Hong Kong -Hanoi
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Our flight arrives at Hong Kong where
we board a connecting fl ight to Hanoi,
the capital city of Vietnam. For 1000
years, Vietnam existed under Chinese
control before gaining independence in
938 AD. Successive dynasties ruled the
country until the mid 19th century when
Vietnam was colonized by the French.
Once again, the people fought for their
freedom and eventually prevailed in
1945. Today, Vietnamese culture still
exhibits much French influence. Upon
arrival to Hanoi we re met and transferred
to our deluxe accommodations. Dinner is
served at the hotel this evening.
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Day
4
| Hanoi
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our fi rst stop is at One Pillar Pagoda,
constructed by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong
and designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
Continue on to the Temple of Literature,
founded in 1070 to be dedicated to the
famous Chinese scholar Confucius. Next
we visit Ho Chi Minh s Stilt House, which was
the home of the legendary Vietnamese
leader from 1948 until his death. Discover the
old quarter of Hanoi by cycle. This fascinating
are of narrow alleys and shophouses is also
called “36 streets,” most of which are named
after the crafts or merchandise traditionally
sold there. The afternoon is spent at leisure.
We convene in the late afternoon for a
Water Puppet Show.
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Day
5
| Hanoi-Halong Bay
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Board a motorcoach for drive eastward
to Halong Bay, a UNESCO world cultural
heritage site located in northeastern
Vietnam. Our drive today takes us across
the Hai Hung Province via Highway 5 to
arrive at Halong Bay.
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Day
6
| Halong Bay
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Cruise on a traditional wooden boat
among the emerald waters and craggy
limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping
at different islands to explore some of the
many caves in this area. Sail past fl oating
villages, fi shermen casting their nets and
pearl fi sheries and observe the rhythms of
daily life on the bay.
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Day
7
| Halong Bay-Hanoi-Saigon
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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We depart Halong bay by motorcoach
back to Hanoi where we catch a flight
to Saigon. Today is a travel day with no
sightseeing activities planned.
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Day
8
| Saigon
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Take an excursion to the famous Cu Chi
Tunnels, an important base during the
War because of its strategic location. The
Vietcong built an elaborate 200km long
network of tunnels connecting command
posts, hospitals, shelters and weapons
factories. Dug of hard laterite by hand tools
without the use of cement, this amazing
network of tunnels was never discovered by
their enemies. The afternoon is free for us to
explore Saigon at our own pace.
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Day
9
| Saigon-Siem Reap
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our scheduled sightseeing includes
various scenic spots in Saigon and Cholon
(Chinatown). Notre Dame Cathedral is set
in the heart of Saigon s government quarter.
Next we visit Vietnam s largest post offi ce,
the Central Post Offi ce; it is a French-style
building with a glass canopy. The famed
Opera House will also be viewed from
the outside.Continue on to the hundredyear-
old City Hall before visiting the War
Remnants Museum. Here we view the
collections of weapons and photographs
from two Indochina wars. Other points of
interest we visit include Ben Thanh Market,
Reunification Palace, and Dong Khoi
Street. Depart Vietnam as we board a
flight bound for Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival we are met and transferred
to our hotel.
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Day
10
| Angkor
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Visit Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated
to the Hindu god Vishnu by King
Suryavarman II. In 1992 UNESCO declared
the monument and the entire city of
Angkor a World Heritage Site. Continue
on to Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon,
Phimeanakas, the Former Royal Palace,
the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of
the Leper King and Phnom Bakheng.
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Day
11
| Angkor
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our sightseeing tour of Angkor continues
today as we visit Ta Prohm, one of the
most popular attractions of Angkor, Ta
Keo, Chau Say Tevoda and the Roluos
Group. In the afternoon, we finish our
city tour of Angkor with Lolei, Preah Ko,
Bakong, and Les Chantiers Ecoles.
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Day
12
| Siem Reap-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Transfer to the airport and board a fl ight
to Bangkok, also known as the “City of
Angels.” After baggage retrieval and
clearing customs, the group is met by the
Ritz Tours representative and transferred to
the hotel. Tonight, we attend a Thai Classical
Dance Welcome Dinner Show.
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Day
13
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we visit and admire the
royal splendor of the Grand Palace and
Coronation Hall. Buddhism is one of
the cornerstones of Thai culture and it
influences can be felt and admired as
we visit the Emerald Buddha Temple.
Continue on to Wat Po, also known as
the “Reclining Buddha Temple.” After
visiting the Gems Factory, the rest of the
afternoon is free at leisure.
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Day
14
| Bangkok-USA
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Bid Thailand a fond farewell as our Indochina
Excursion draws to a close and we journey
to the airport to board our homebound
international fl ight.
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