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SOUTHEAST
    ASIA
        BORNEO | CAMBODIA | INDONESIA | LAOS | MYANMAR
                PHILIPPINES | THAILAND | VIETNAM

                                  2021 – 2022

                                   Majestic Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Our Award-Winning Collection Of Escorted Tours & Tailormade Holidays
The Winner Of ‘Best Specialist Tour Operator’ 10 Years Running – Globe Travel Awards,
The Most Prestigious Accolade In The Travel Industry
SOUTHEAST ASIA - Wendy Wu Tours
CONTENTS

                        WELCOME TO                                                                                                        YOUR GUIDE TO SOUTHEAST ASIA                                                                                                                            4 – 13

                      SOUTHEAST ASIA!
                                                                                                                                          The Wendy Wu Tours difference..................................... 4                 Award-winning expertise & Our price promise................... 9
                                                                                                                                          Your tour, your way...................................................... 6          Cultural encounters.................................................... 10
                                                                                                                                          Taking care of your safety & Guided by the very best.......... 8                     Discover Southeast Asia with Wendy Wu Tours...............12

                                                                                                                                          CLASSIC TOURS		                                                                                                                                       14 – 41
                                                                                                                                          Vietnam Impressions..................................... 10 days 16                  Laos & Cambodia Unveiled.............................18 days 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                S 12 days 18
                                                                                                                                          Vietnam at a Glance......................................                            Indochina Delights........................................ 17 days 32
                                                                                                                                          Vibrant Vietnam............................................ 15 days 20               Grand Tour of Indochina................................. 28 days 34
                                                                                                                                                                                               S 18 days 22
                                                                                                                                          Vietnam Panorama .......................................                             Thailand Highlights....................................... 13 days 36
                                                                                                                                          Around Cambodia                                              S 15
                                                                                                                                                                  ........................................    days 24          Myanmar Explorer......................................... 11 days 38
                                                                                                                                                                                                  S 17 days 26
                                                                                                                                          Angkor to the Bay .........................................                          Hidden Treasures of Myanmar......................... 17 days 40
                                                                                                                                          Mekong Odyssey........................................... 21 days 28

                                                                                                                                          VICTORIA MEKONG TOURS                                                                                                                                 42– 53
                                                                                                                                          The Victoria Mekong – NEW....................................... 44                  Mekong Explorer........................................... 22 days 50
                                                                                                                                          A Mekong Experience.....................................14 days 46                   Thailand & Mekong Experience – NEW............. 21 days 52
                                                                                                                                                                                                  S 17 days 48
                                                                                                                                          Classic Mekong.............................................

                                                                                                                                          GO BEYOND TOURS		                                                                                                                                    54 – 71
                                                                                                                                          Thailand & Laos Adventure............................. 16 days 56                    Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery.......................21 days 64
                                                                                                                                          Highlights of Laos.........................................15 days 58                Best of Borneo..............................................16 days 66
                                                                                                                                          Vietnam Explorer...........................................14 days 60                Incredible Indonesia...................................... 16 days 68
                                                                                                                                          Vietnam Trails...............................................16 days 62              Philippines Discovery – NEW.......................... 16 days 70

   Come and join us on an extraordinary adventure through this enchanting region on one of our                                            TAILORMADE SOUTHEAST ASIA                                                                                                                             72 – 75
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     90
  experience-packed tours. As every traveller is different, we’ve developed a range of touring styles                                     How does it work?...................................................... 73           Tailormade Touring and Special Groups......................... 74
            that will allow you to travel your way. Discover the best option for you here:
                                                                                                                                          EXTENSIONS & STOPOVERS                                                                                                                                76-109
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               98  –89

CLASSIC                                                             PRIVATE                                                               Vietnam Extensions.................................................... 78            Philippines Extensions – NEW..................................... 86
See the classic sights in the company of an expert guide so         A private tour follows a pre-defined itinerary but with the benefit   Cambodia & Laos Extensions....................................... 80                 Myanmar Extensions.................................................. 87
that you can really understand the history and culture of the       of your own personal guide. Perfect for couples and families          Thailand Extensions......................................................82          Victoria Mekong Extensions – NEW.............................. 88
destination. On our Classic tours we take care of everything,       that want greater flexibility on when they travel and the style of
                                                                                                                                          Malaysia & Indonesia Extensions................................. 84                  Singapore & Hong Kong Stopovers.................................89
leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full.       accommodation. Most of our group tours can operate on
These tours are fully inclusive of all meals and a comprehensive    a private basis.
                                                                                                                                          MORE INFORMATION                                                                                                                                     90 –99
touring programme including authentic cultural experiences.
                                                                    TAILORMADE                                                            Airlines..................................................................... 90     Your questions answered..............................................94
GO BEYOND                                                           For the ultimate in bespoke touring, one of our expert
                                                                                                                                          Hotels....................................................................... 92     Booking your trip....................................................... 96
Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations    consultants will help you in designing a tour to meet your
                                                                                                                                          Southeast Asia for all seasons..................................... 93               Booking conditions.......................................................97
away from the tourist trail. With smaller group sizes and greater   exact requirements. Select your choice of destinations,
flexibility, you will discover the local culture in depth and see   accommodation, touring and experiences to create the                                                                                                                                                S Exclusive solo departures available
sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. Our Go Beyond tours    perfect holiday for you.
may take you away from the comforts of home but will reward
you with the experiences of a lifetime.                             SPECIAL GROUPS
                                                                    If you’re travelling with ten or more other passengers, we
SOLO TRAVELLERS                                                     can arrange your own, independent Special Group tour.
We have reserved selected departures of some of our most            Whether that's a group of friends and family, or even a club
popular tours exclusively for customers who prefer to share         or association, we'll tailor any of our tours to suit your
their wonderful holiday experiences with a readymade                group's wishes so you can enjoy a unique, fully escorted
group of like-minded solo travellers. We provide a room of          holiday without the hassle of organising everything yourself.
your own with no single supplement to pay, while our expert         See page 75 for more details.
guides take care of you throughout the tour. Please check
opposite for tours with exclusive solo departures and see
page 6 for more details.

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Although 2020 wasn’t quite what we imagined, it’s made us even more determined to
                                                                                                                     deliver unforgettable adventures so you can embrace every moment for 2021-2022.
                                                                                                                     Our brand new Southeast Asia brochure is packed with inspiring tours and authentic
                                                                                                                     experiences which capture the true essence of this wonderful region. With over 20 years
                                                                                                                     of expertise, we’ve mastered the art of creating memorable tours, and our fantastic
                                                                                                                     National Escorts who make our tours even more extraordinary can’t wait to show you
                                                                                                                     their homeland. We’ll take care of every aspect of your trip so all you have to do is relax
                                                                                                                     and enjoy the journey, plus it’s all at exceptional value too!

                                                                                                                     I'm also thrilled to announce the addition of two brand new Southeast Asia tours for
                                                                                                                     2021-2022, both of which I know you will love. Thailand & Mekong Experience
                                                                                                                     takes you to the very best of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand in one incredible trip,
                                                                                                                     including a leisurely cruise aboard our very own Victoria Mekong ship, and Philippines            Wendy Wu – Owner, Wendy Wu Tours

                                                                                                                     Discovery offers a chance to explore the natural splendour of these glorious islands.

                                                                                                                     We look forward to welcoming you on a Wendy Wu tour soon!

        THE WENDY WU TOURS
             DIFFERENCE
OUR REPUTATION                 OUR EXPERTISE               OUTSTANDING                 EXCEPTIONAL                FANTASTIC OFFERS                  COMFORT &                           AMAZING TOURS                  TIPPING MADE
AND YOUR PEACE                 No one knows our            GUIDES                      VALUE AND                  We are renowned for our           CONVENIENCE                         & AUTHENTIC                    EASY
OF MIND                        destinations like we do,    Our much-loved National     INCLUSIONS                 amazing Business Class            We hand-pick comfortable            EXPERIENCES                    We will advise you how
We have won our industry’s     and we are passionate       Escorts, whose knowledge    Flights, accommodation,    and Premium Economy               hotels in great locations,          On tour with us, you will be   much and when to tip
‘Best Long Haul Specialist     about sharing the best      and dedication have won     meals, touring, trains,    upgrades, which make              have a ‘seat and a half’            immersed in culture and        and our National Escort
Tour Operator’ award for       of them with you, so        us the best reputation in   cruises, evening shows,    your holiday all the more         policy on our coaches               history through experiences    will take care of it on
10 years running, we have      there is no one better to   the industry, will make     amazing guides and         special, and we work with         and include all meals on            such as meeting local          your behalf.
a 5-star TripAdvisor rating,   recommend the very best     your holiday with us        visas…we include it all.   leading airlines to offer you     our Classic tours, so you           families, learning ancient
a Gold Award Feefo             tours and experiences for   truly extraordinary.                                   regional departures, so           can relax and enjoy your            traditions and watching        OUR ONLY GOAL
Accreditation and 98%          your holiday.                                                                      travelling with us is more        holiday with us, knowing            cultural shows. We also        We are only satisfied when
of our customers would                                                                                            convenient than ever.             everything is taken care of.        include delicious local        you come back to travel
recommend travelling with                                                                                                                                                               meals in each region.          with us again and again –
us! We are also fully ABTA                                                                                                                                                              Look out for the               only then do we know that
and ATOL-protected.                                                                                                                                                                     ‘Experiences You’ll Love’      we’ve done a good job of
                                                                                                                                                                                        box on each tour page!         serving you.

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YOUR TOUR, YOUR WAY
We want everyone who travels with us to enjoy each extraordinary day of their Wendy Wu
                                                                                                                              PHYSICAL
adventure, so we’ve made it easy for you to choose your perfect holiday. You can select based on                              RATING                                1                              3                             5
Tour Style (which you’ll find inside the front cover), by Physical Rating (see opposite page) and if
you’re travelling solo why not join one of our departures reserved exclusively for Solo Travellers?                           All our tours feature a           LEVEL 1                       LEVEL 3                        LEVEL 5
                                                                                                                              physical rating to help           A reasonable level            A good level of                You’ll need to be fit
                                                                                                                              you select the right              of fitness is required        fitness is required as         and adventurous to
ACCOMMODATION STYLES                                           SOLO DEPARTURES                                                holiday for you. Every
You can be safe in the knowledge that your                     Solo travellers are more than welcome on any of our                                              but it’s more about           you need to be                 participate in these
                                                                                                                              one of our tours require          spending time on your         comfortable walking            tours as on some days
accommodation has been hand-picked to best suit                holidays, but we’ve reserved a few departures of our most
                                                                                                                              the ability to walk around        feet rather than covering     for 2-3 hours and              you will be active for
the locations you’ll visit. Our Classic tours feature          popular tours exclusively for customers travelling
                                                                                                                              sights unaided, whilst            large distances. You’ll       covering longer                most of the day. The
comfortable, locally rated 3 star plus to 4 star properties,   on their own. These special departures feature smaller
                                                                                                                              more active tours involve         be getting on and off         distances. Other               terrain may be more
ranging from smart business hotels to family-run               group sizes, free chauffeur transfers to and from the
                                                                                                                              longer walks, cycling and         coaches and boats,            activities such as cycling     challenging and
guesthouses. On Go Beyond tours you may find                   airport, free airport lounges and complimentary drinks on
                                                                                                                              other physical activities.        walking around the            will be at a gentle pace       the activities more
yourself in more unusual, characterful or more rustic          arrival! See tours: Vietnam at a Glance (p.18), Vietnam
                                                                                                                              Tours at altitude will have       sights and climbing           and will involve               physically demanding.
accommodation which fits perfectly with these tours’           Panorama (p.22), Around Cambodia (p.24), Angkor to
                                                                                                                              a higher physical rating.         some steps.                   straightforward terrain.
adventurous spirit.                                            the Bay (p.26) and Classic Mekong (p.48) in this brochure
                                                                                                                              For more information on
                                                               or check our website at www.wendywutours.co.uk for                                               LEVEL 2                       LEVEL 4
                                                                                                                              why each tour has been
TOUR PACE                                                      more information.
                                                                                                                              rated the way it has, have        Involves a little more        Similar physical activities
Many of our tours are busy, but that’s because we want
                                                                                                                              a look at the ‘Detailed           time on your feet than        to Level 3 but they may
to make sure you don’t miss a single thing. Packing your       CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP
                                                                                                                              Tour Dossier’ available           a Level 1 tour and may        be longer in duration
holiday full of special experiences means some early starts    If you’d like to explore your destination further or arrange
                                                                                                                              to download on the tour           involve more steps and/       or on slightly more
and long days, but you can be sure that you’ll return home     a stopover on your flight all you have to do is ask!
                                                                                                                              page of our website.              or walking.                   challenging terrain.
with many incredible memories! Read our Tour Dossiers          We have a fantastic range of extension and stopover
and check the Physical Ratings to see if the pace and          packages (see page 78) or, if you’re looking for something
activity levels are right for you.                             a bit different, our knowledgeable team of experts can
                                                               help you customise your very own extension to any tour
                                                               in this brochure.

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Taking care of your safety                                                                                                Award-winning expertise
Our customers’ safety has always been our highest priority at Wendy Wu Tours. Working                                     We are so proud of the numerous awards we’ve
closely with our partners overseas and our highly experienced National Escorts, we are proud                              received over the years in recognition of the
of our reputation for taking the utmost care of every customer’s safety and wellbeing.                                    extraordinary travel experience we provide to                                         TRAVEL AWARDS 2020

                                                                                                                          our customers. We’re just doing what we do                                            WINNER
For 2021 and beyond we have strengthened our safety management processes to include
                                                                                                                          best – creating memories to cherish and providing
measures to protect our customers and local staff from COVID -19. These new measures
                                                                                                                          exceptional levels of customer service.
include protection whilst travelling, sightseeing, at mealtimes and at hotels. Guided by the
UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) and WTTC (World Travel & Tourism
Council) as well as local government regulations, our protocols include personal protection,
extensive disinfecting, and social distancing measures.                                                                   Recommended by you
Rest assured that we will do everything possible to keep you safe on your holiday, while also                             Awards are all well and good, but it’s our customer
helping you enjoy every moment along the way!                                                                             feedback that means the most to us. We’re proud of our
For details of our safety guidelines please visit www.wendywutours.co.uk                                                  5-star TripAdvisor rating and the fact that so many of
                                                                                                                          our customers would be happy to recommend us to their

Guided by the very best
                                                                                                                          friends and family – that’s all the accolade we need.

Our guides are the stars of the show; it is their unrivalled knowledge, passion and expertise that                           98% of customers would be happy to
will transform your tour experience from good to truly extraordinary!                                                        recommend us to their friends and family!

                                                      ''Our guide couldn’t do enough for us through the
                                                      2 weeks of our tour, his knowledge and love for his
                                                      beautiful, amazing country, Cambodia, was second
                                                      to none. He is by far the best tour guide I have
                                                      ever had on all my travels around the world. His
                                                      approach to his job as a tour guide is a mirror of the
                                                      way he lives his life, he is truly a role model, I would
                                                      love to have him be my guide on all of my future
                                                      travels with Wendy Wu.''
                                                      				                                     Graham Farthing
                                                                                                                          Our Price Promise
                                                                                                                          If you find any of our tours cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match the price!
AWARD - WINNING GUIDING                                        ALL OF OUR
                                                                                                                          PRICE MATCH PROMISE                       100% NO SURCHARGE                       NEVER KNOWINGLY
On all of our group tours you will be accompanied by           NATIONAL ESCORTS...
                                                                                                                          Our tours are renowned for their          PROMISE                                 UNDERSOLD
a dedicated guide, known as your ‘National Escort’.                                                                       comprehensive inclusions and
Their dedication, personality and sense of fun will
                                                                Have at least five years guiding experience                                                       Once you’ve paid, you’ve paid! As       If you find a Wendy Wu tour being
                                                                                                                          exceptional value for money. We’re        soon as we confirm your booking         sold elsewhere for less than our
immediately put you at ease and make you feel part              Are fluent in English                                   so confident you won’t find the same      you can relax knowing the holiday       published price, let us know
of the family.                                                                                                            tour at a better price that if you do,
                                                                  Are born and raised in Southeast Asia                                                           price won’t increase and you’ll         and we’ll match the price you’ve
                                                                                                                          we’ll not only match it, but we’ll also   never have to pay extra for currency    been quoted.
You will be able to put your utmost trust in your guide
                                                                  Go through rigorous and ongoing training programmes   offer you a discount of £200 per          fluctuations and surcharges, etc.
who will navigate you through the eccentricities of the
                                                                                                                          person on a future booking.
local way of life.                                                Are at your service 24 hours a day

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Cultural encounters,                                                                                            ASIAN COOKERY

every step of the way                                                                                               CLASSES
                                                                                                          Get an authentic taste of Southeast Asia in
                                                                                                           a hands-on cookery class. Master the art
To make sure you truly immerse yourself in your chosen destination we pack every single one of            of a Thai or Vietnamese dish, and be sure
our tours with authentic cultural experiences. We’ve highlighted our favourite ones on each tour               to note down the recipe for later!

page in the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box; but for now, here are just a few examples of what you
can look forward to…

         TREKKING IN SAPA
          Hike through the lush rice paddies
     surrounding Sapa on a route that showcases
       the area’s very best views, and stop at
      ethnic minority villages so you can spend
                                                                                                                                                                                VISIT AN IBAN
         time with the friendly communities.                                                                                                                                    LONGHOUSE
                                                                                                                                                                       Travel deep into the Bornean rainforest to visit
                                                                                                                                                                      a community of the island’s native Iban people.
                                                                                                                                                                      You’ll be welcomed into a traditional longhouse
                                                                                                                                                                        to enjoy dancing and lunch on Iban cuisine.

                                                                                                          WILD ELEPHANT SAFARI
                                                                                                         Head into the heart of the Kui Buri forest, one
                                                                                                         of the few places in Thailand you can still see
                                                                                                           elephants in the wild. You might even spot
                                                                                                                 a tiger, leopard or Asiatic bear...

                                                                                                                                                                          EXPLORE KOMODO
                                                                                                                                                                           NATIONAL PARK
                                                                                                                                                                         Meet a park ranger and learn about their
                                                                                                                                                                        conservation work to protect these titanic
                                                                                                                                                                           dragons on a two-day safari around
                                                                                                                                                                        this far-flung corner of eastern Indonesia.
     INLE LAKE LEG ROWERS                                            VIETNAMESE
     Cruise the beautiful Inle Lake in Myanmar’s                    BASKET BOATS
      highlands and admire the unique rowing               Try your hand at paddling Vietnamese bamboo
     technique of the local Intha people as they           basket boats through the Cam Thanh coconut
              fish in its tranquil waters.                              forest near Hoi An.

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Discover Southeast Asia
                                                                                                                                                     with Wendy Wu Tours
      6        MANDALAY

                                                                                                                                                     Southeast Asia is a dream destination for many travellers – with captivating scenery, tranquil
     BAGAN                                                 SAPA
                MYANMAR
                                                                           1                                                                         temples and sensational food, it’s easy to see why. Uncover countless cultures, beautiful
                 INLE LAKE
                                  CHIANG
                                                                  HANOI                                                                              landscapes and fascinating history in this most enchanting region.
        IRRAWADDY
           RIVER
                             5      RAI
                                             4
                                                  LAOS
                                                                         HALONG BAY

                                                 LUANG
                         CHIANG                 PRABANG
                          MAI
                                                 VANG VIENG
                                                                     VIETNAM                                                                         WENDY'S TOP 8 SOUTHEAST ASIA SIGHTS
                                           VIENTIANE
             YANGON

                                     THAILAND
                                                       MEKONG
                                                        RIVER                    HUE                                                                    1 HALONG BAY                                                                     2 ANGKOR
                                                                   PAKSE
                                   AYUTTHAYA                                           HOI AN                                                         Drift the tranquil, emerald waters and soak up the beauty of the                The Angkor temples exude a rare majesty that few places on the
                KANCHANABURI
                                  BANGKOK              2                                                                                              foliage-cloaked limestone karsts on our Vietnam tour itineraries.               planet can match – admire them on any itinerary featuring Cambodia.

                                                  ANGKOR                                  QUI NHON
                                                                                                                                      8
                                                    SIEM REAP
                               HUA HIN                                                                                           MANILA
                                                   PHNOM                                 NHA TRANG
                                                                                 DALAT
                                                    PENH                                                             PHILIPPINES
                                                                      SAIGON
                                            CAMBODIA              (HO CHI MINH CITY)
                                                                                   PHAN THIET

                                              SIHANOUKVILLE
                                                                     3                                                                BORACAY
                             KOH SAMUI
                                                                                                                            EL NIDO
                                                             MEKONG DELTA
                      PHUKET

                                                                                                                                                        3 MEKONG DELTA                                            4 LUANG PRABANG                                        5 CHIANG MAI
                                                                                                                                                      Explore the lush Mekong Delta, meeting the locals          Luang Prabang is one of the most                      The culturally rich city of Chiang Mai is
                                                                                                                                                      and experiencing the culture, as part of a deluxe          captivating towns in Asia and is a place of           an excellent destination for those seeking
                             LANGKAWI                                                                                                                 3-night or 4-night cruise on the ‘Victoria Mekong’         great spiritual and natural beauty, which             activities such as trekking, rafting or
                                                                                                                            7                         (pages 42-53).                                             can be visited on any Laos itinerary.                 meeting hill tribes. Visit on Thailand and
                                   MALAYSIA                                                                 KOTA KINABALU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mekong Experience (pages 52-53).
                                 KUALA LUMPUR

                                             SINGAPORE

                                                                                       KUCHING
                                                                                                     BORNEO

                                                                                                                                                       6 BAGAN                                             7 BORNEO                                              8 PHILIPPINES
                                                                                                                                                      With hundreds of temples dotting the              Borneo offers stunning beaches, untouched              Explore the rich culture and glorious landscapes of
                                                                                                                                                      sacred landscape of the central plains,           rainforests, tribal traditions and a                   the Philippine archipelago, from the rice terraces
                                                                                                                                                      Bagan is Myanmar’s most sublime sight.            wonderful range of activities to delve into.           and volcanic lakes of the north to the caves and
                                                                               INDONESIA                                                              Experience it for yourself on any Myanmar         Cruise on the Kinabatangan River to spot               beaches of the south (pages 70-71).
                                                                                                                                                      itinerary (pages 38-41).                          abundant wildlife (pages 66-67).

                                                                                                     JAVA
                                                                                                                    BALI
                                                                                                                                            FLORES

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CLASSIC TOURS
                                                    For those looking for a fully escorted, fully-inclusive group journey

                                    Meticulously designed journeys perfect for those who            ALL YOUR MEALS ARE INCLUDED
                                    want to see iconic sights and magnificent treasures on          Whilst breakfasts tend to be a mixture of local eats and
                                    a fully-inclusive tour that is also fantastic value! With all   familiar dishes from home, when it comes to lunch and
                                    your arrangements taken care of you can travel with the         dinner, you’ll be dining in local establishments. We include
                                    utmost ease and confidence, accompanied throughout              a few ‘feature meals’, so you get to taste the signature
                                    by one of our industry leading National Escorts.                dishes of the region, whilst the rest of the time you’ll eat
                                                                                                    a whole, delicious range of your destination’s best food.
                                    WHAT’S INCLUDED:
                                    •   International airfares                                      NATIONAL ESCORTS
                                    •   3 star plus – 4 star accommodation                          You can be safe in the knowledge that throughout
                                    •   All meals                                                   your tour you’ll be in the company of one of our
                                    •   All transportation in destination                           award-winning National Escorts. With their unparalleled
                                    •   All entrance fees, guides and daily tours                   knowledge, charisma and talent, these wonderful people
                                    •   Visa fees as stated for UK & EU passport holders            are what can push your holiday from fantastic into the
                                                                                                    realms of truly unforgettable.
                                    EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF
                                    With a Classic tour all your arrangements are taken care        AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
                                    of – your flights, all accommodation, transfers, touring,       Thanks to the extensive expertise of our team, we can make
                                    meals, evening entertainment and, in most cases, your           sure you get to see those rarely visited places that will give
                                    visas too! So, all you have to do is show up, explore and       you a more authentic experience of the culture of the region
                                    enjoy. You will be exploring with a group of a maximum          and the chance to meet the friendly local people. Keep an
                                    of 28 fellow travellers, unless you choose one of our           eye out for the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box on every tour
                                    two Myanmar tours (max. group size 20), or Mekong               page, for a taste of cultural encounters that you will enjoy.
                                    Odyssey or Around Cambodia (max. group size 18).

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VIETNAM IMPRESSIONS

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CLASSIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      STYLE
VIETNAM
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                                                                                                                                                                                               OVERNIGHT FLIGHT                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             HALONG BAY                                               COUNTRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIETNAM

IMPRESSIONS
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                              VIETNAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     PHYSICAL RATING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    DANANG
  10 DAYS FROM                                                                                                                                                                                                                      HOI AN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (2N)                            xThe perfect way to see the key

           £2,390
   PER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      highlights of Vietnam in a concise
 PERSON                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               10-day tour. From the beauty of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CU CHI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Halong Bay to the fertile Mekong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Delta you’ll get a fascinating snapshot
           FLIGHT INCLUSIVE                                                                                                                                                                                                  SAIGON (3N)                              of this captivating country.
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           ALL MEALS

TOUR TICKLIST
 Stroll through old Hanoi
 Practise Tai Chi on magnificent
      Halong Bay
     Wander charming Hoi An
     Explore vibrant Saigon
     Drift along the Mekong Delta
     Visit the astonishing Cu Chi
      Tunnels
                                                      Visit the Confucian Temple of Literature in Hanoi                                                        Enjoy the stunning Halong Bay
                                                                                                                                                               Caption                                                                                               Be charmed by Hoi An

PRICE INCLUDES                                      ITINERARY
• 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
• International flights and current taxes           DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO HANOI                    who built it over 200 years ago, before seeing      are well-documented. This evening enjoy                 EXTEND YOUR STAY...
                                                                                                                                                            a performance of the A O Show – a music,                                                               PRICES AND DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation                           Fly overnight to Vietnam’s vibrant capital city,    the elaborate Japanese Bridge, a Chinese
• 4 star accommodation                              Hanoi. Depending on your time of arrival the        temple and the bustling market. Stop en route       dance and acrobatic spectacular at the                 +                                               Departing Friday returning Sunday

                                                    rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the    to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft    Saigon Opera House.                                                                                    2021 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
                                                    local culture.                                      workshop, and watch the artisans at work.                                                                                                                  19 Feb - 28 Feb   £2,490 10 Sep - 19 Sep   £2,590
                                                                                                                                                            DAY 10: FLY SAIGON TO UK
                                                                                                        Vietnamese cooking is renowned across the
                                                    DAYS 3-4: HALONG BAY CRUISE                                                                             Spend your day at leisure before transferring                                                          05 Mar - 14 Mar   £2,390 22 Oct - 31 Oct   £2,590
                                                                                                        world for its innovative use of fresh ingredients
                                                    Spend the day cruising amongst spectacular                                                              to the airport for your flight to the UK, arriving                                                     02 Apr - 11 Apr   £2,590
                                                                                                        and spices – this evening, learn all about the
                                                    seascapes, fringed by jagged karst formations                                                           home the same or following day.                                                                        2022 DATES
                                                                                                        local produce and the necessary skills in a
                                                    jutting from emerald waters. Halong Bay, with       hands-on cookery class.                             NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?                                                                           18 Feb - 27 Feb   £2,590 09 Sep - 18 Sep   £2,690
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MUI NE BEACH EXTENSION
                                                    its 1,600 islands and islets, was designated                                                            Call us to arrange this itinerary as a private tour.                                                   04 Mar - 13 Mar   £2,590 21 Oct - 30 Oct   £2,690
                                                                                                        DAY 7: TRAVEL TO SAIGON                                                                                     3 nights from £590pp
                                                    a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   01 Apr - 10 Apr   £2,590
                                                    is a vision of awe-inspiring beauty. You’ll even    Spend your day in Hoi An at leisure before                                                                  CAMBODIA 4 NIGHTS OR
                                                    explore one of the bay’s many caves. Spend          flying to Saigon in the afternoon. A seamless                                                               ANGKOR WAT 3 NIGHTS EXTENSION                   Flight and supplement information
                                                    a night onboard before returning to Hanoi           blend of past and present, Saigon offers                                                                    from £520pp                                    • Based on London Heathrow departures
                                                    the next day.                                       a glimpse into Vietnam’s ever brighter future.                                                                                                             • Regional UK departures available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HONG KONG STOPOVER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • Flight upgrades available on request
                                                    DAY 5: EXPLORE HANOI                                DAY 8: MEKONG DELTA                                                                                         2 nights from £310pp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • Land only from £1,790 (Hanoi – Saigon)
                                                    Exuding a wonderfully exotic aura, Hanoi is         Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Visit page 76 to learn more about all of our   • Single room from £290
Experience traditional Vietnamese egg coffee        the perfect combination of old Asia and             mighty Mekong. This area is known as the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    extensions and stopovers.                      • Tipping paid locally US$60
                                                    new, bringing together the legacy of a colonial     ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile
  EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE                           past with a modern buzz in one fast-paced           lands producing huge amounts of rice,
                                                    yet graceful city. Sightseeing today includes a     coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits.
                                                    wander through the Old Quarter’s atmospheric        Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals,
   xperience a coffee break with a local
  E
                                                    tangle of streets, with a break for a traditional   getting a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong
  twist in Hanoi! Taste traditionally-prepared
  Vietnamese egg coffee in an atmospheric           Vietnamese coffee. Visit the Ho Chi Minh            Delta, and enjoy a lunch of typical Mekong
  local café.                                       Quarter, where you’ll pass Ho Chi Minh’s            fare. Return to Saigon.
                                                    monumental mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh’s
   aster the art of Vietnamese cooking,
  M                                                                                                     DAY 9: CU CHI TUNNELS
                                                    Stilt House and see One Pillar Pagoda and
  visiting a local market in Hoi An to talk to                                                          Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at
                                                    the Temple of Literature. Fly to Danang and
  sellers and buy fresh ingredients that you’ll                                                         the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll
  then use to whip up your own culinary
                                                    transfer to the UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An.
                                                                                                        see the legendary tunnel network used by the
  masterpiece!                                      DAY 6: HOI AN COOKING CLASS                         Viet Cong during the war. Following this, head
   njoy Saigon’s most extraordinary production,
  E                                                 Take a morning walking tour of charming             into the centre of Saigon to see Notre Dame
  the A O Show! This breathtaking                   Hoi An. This is a wonderfully graceful and          Cathedral and the neoclassical Central Post
  performance showcases the beauty and              traditional place; the lantern-lined streets,       Office – both grandiose legacies of a colonial
  cultural richness of Vietnamese rural life        brimming with shops and tailors, are a delight      past. Also visit the Reunification Palace;
  through music, dance and acrobatics.              to wander. Visit a lovely old house, still          and the chilling War Remnants Museum                  Explore vibrant Saigon                                   Take part in a Vietnamese cooking class
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Caption
                                                    occupied by the descendants of the merchants        where the brutality of the war and its victims

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           experience Vietnam’s top sights? With
 PERSON                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   this tour you can tick off the highlights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CU CHI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           with visits to charming Hoi An,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           historical Hue, spectacular Halong Bay
           FLIGHT INCLUSIVE                                                                                                                                                                   OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             SAIGON (3N)                                   and much more.
           FROM THE UK
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   BOAT TRAIN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BOAT

           ALL MEALS

TOUR TICKLIST
     Explore fascinating Saigon
     Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels
     Drift along the Mekong Delta
     Be inspired by charming Hoi An
     Marvel at Hue’s Imperial Citadel
     Wake to a Halong Bay sunrise
                                                      Enjoy magnificent views of Halong Bay                                                                Marvel at Hue’s Royal Tomb                               Visit the Confucian Temple of Literature in Hanoi

PRICE INCLUDES                                      ITINERARY
• 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
• International flights and current taxes           DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SAIGON                  vegetables and herbs. Here you can enjoy          World Heritage Site and a vision of awe-inspiring        EXTEND YOUR STAY...
                                                                                                       the lush green countryside, stroll through        beauty, it’s easy to see why it is one of Vietnam’s                                                            PRICES AND DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation                           Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam’s most
• 4 star accommodation                              evocative city. Depending on your time of          the gardens to see the farmers at work and        most beloved destinations. This evening, enjoy         +                                                       Departing Tuesday returning Saturday
                                                    arrival the rest of the day is yours to start      try your hand at their traditional techniques.    a delicious dinner on board and spend the night                                                                2021 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
                                                    soaking up the local culture.                      Later spend the afternoon at leisure back         out on the karst-studded waters.                                                                               09 Feb - 20 Feb   £2,690 01 Jun - 12 Jun   £2,490
                                                                                                       in Hoi An or at the local beach.
                                                    DAY 3: DISCOVER SAIGON                                                                               DAY 11: THE QUINTESSENCE OF                                                                                    09 Mar - 20 Mar   £2,590 03 Aug - 14 Aug   £2,790
                                                    This morning, contemplate the struggles            DAY 7: IMPERIAL HUE                               TONKIN                                                                                                         16 Mar - 27 Mar   £2,590 21 Sep - 02 Oct   £2,690
                                                    of guerrilla warfare at the famous Cu Chi          Leave Hoi An for Hue, taking a scenic route       Rise early this morning for a beautiful                                                                        23 Mar - 03 Apr   £2,690 28 Sep - 09 Oct   £2,790
                                                    Tunnels before returning to Saigon. This           over the Hai Van Pass. The epitome of             sunrise over the bay. Return to Hanoi this                                                                     06 Apr - 17 Apr   £2,790 05 Oct - 16 Oct   £2,790
                                                    exuberant city is driving Vietnam forward into     Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified       afternoon and later, see the Quintessence                SAPA EXTENSION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 nights from £810pp                                  13 Apr - 24 Apr   £2,790 19 Oct - 30 Oct   £2,890
                                                    the modern world, but it is also a treasure        and scholarly city. Visit the imposing Imperial   of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air
                                                    trove of fascinating heritage. See the colonial    Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Extensively    performance celebrating the rich history                                                                       04 May - 15 May £2,490 02 Nov - 13 Nov     £2,890
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BANGKOK STOPOVER
                                                    Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central         damaged during the Vietnam War, the citadel       of northern Vietnam.                                     3 nights from £470pp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        11 May - 22 May £2,490
                                                    Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the     still exudes much of the grandeur of its past.                                                                                                                   2022 DATES
                                                    chilling War Remnants Museum.                      Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb        DAY 12: FLY HANOI TO UK                                  HONG KONG STOPOVER
                                                                                                                                                         Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or                                                                       08 Feb - 19 Feb   £2,690 31 May - 11 Jun   £2,690
                                                                                                       of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments                                                                    2 nights from £310pp
                                                    DAY 4: MEKONG DELTA                                set in surroundings of gardens and pools.         following day.                                                                                                 08 Mar - 19 Mar   £2,790 16 Aug - 27 Aug   £2,590
                                                    Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the                                                                                                                    Visit page 76 to learn more about all of our          15 Mar - 26 Mar   £2,790 20 Sep - 01 Oct   £2,790
                                                                                                       Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before        NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?
                                                    Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm-                                                                                                                      extensions and stopovers.
Visit Tra Que Village                                                                                  taking a cruise on the Perfume River.             Call us to arrange this itinerary as a private tour.                                                           22 Mar - 02 Apr   £2,790 27 Sep - 08 Oct   £2,790
                                                    lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on                                                                                                                                                                     05 Apr - 16 Apr   £2,790 04 Oct - 15 Oct   £2,790
                                                    the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a lunch of typical         DAY 8: FLY TO HANOI
  EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE                           Mekong dishes and make a stop at Vinh Trang        Fly to Hanoi. Take the afternoon at leisure or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        19 Apr - 30 Apr   £2,790 18 Oct - 29 Oct   £2,890

                                                    Pagoda en route back to Saigon.                    start your explorations of Vietnam’s capital.                                                                                                                    03 May - 14 May £2,790 01 Nov - 12 Nov     £2,890
  ry your hand at ancient cultivation techniques
  T                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     10 May - 21 May £2,690
  with members of the local farming community       DAY 5: JOURNEY TO HOI AN                           DAY 9: EXPLORE HANOI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Flight and supplement information
  in Tra Que village and enjoy a cooking            Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. This         Sightseeing today includes a wander through
                                                    afternoon take a walking tour of this charming     the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you’ll see                                                                                                                        • Based on London Heathrow departures
  demonstration of a regional speciality.
                                                    town – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully         Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Stilt                                                                                                                            • Regional UK departures available
   xplore the vibrant streets of Hanoi’s
  E                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Flight upgrades available on request
                                                    traditional place, whose streets are a delight     House set in the gardens of the Presidential
  Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a
                                                    to wander. Visit an old merchant’s house,          Palace. Also visit One Pillar Pagoda and the                                                                                                                     • Land only from £1,890 (Saigon – Hanoi)
  café to sample a traditionally-made, local
                                                    Quan Cong Temple, the elaborate Japanese           Confucian Temple of Literature. End the day’s                                                                                                                    • Single room from £320
  speciality, egg coffee.
                                                    Bridge and the bustling market. Stop en route      explorations with a cyclo tour through the                                                                                                                       • Tipping paid locally US$65
   ake your seats for ‘the Quintessence
  T                                                 to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft   Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese
  of Tonkin’, an outdoor spectacular that                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Dedicated solos departure
                                                    workshop, and watch the artisans at work.          egg coffee.
  perfectly showcases the rich culture
  and daily life of Vietnam’s northern river        DAY 6: TRA QUE VILLAGE                             DAY 10: HALONG BAY
  delta through talented performers, water          Head out into the countryside to Tra Que,          Board a traditional-style sailing ship on
  puppetry, and lights.                             a small farming community that supplies            Halong Bay, cruising amongst the karst peaks
                                                    many hotels and restaurants in the area with       on the tranquil green waters. A UNESCO               Explore
                                                                                                                                                            Captionthe waters of the Mekong Delta

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (2N)                                 A signature Vietnam experience, this

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           £2,790
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2-week journey takes you from top to
 PERSON                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        toe, featuring all of Vietnam’s must-see
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       CU CHI              NHA TRANG (1N)                      sights, as well as plenty of opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DALAT (2N)                            to soak in the wonderful culture and
           FLIGHT INCLUSIVE                                                                                                                                                                                                   SAIGON (3N)                                     interact with the local people.
           FROM THE UK                                                                                                                                                                                        MEKONG DELTA                         PLANE COACH BOAT

           ALL MEALS

TOUR TICKLIST
 Explore Hanoi by cyclo
 Learn of grand dynasties past
      in Hue
     Wander charming Hoi An
     Unwind on Nha Trang beach
     Ride through Dalat by steam train
     Drift on the Mekong Delta
                                                      Admire the Imperial City of Hue                                                                            Ride Dalat’s steam train                                Relax on Nha Trang Beach

PRICE INCLUDES                                      ITINERARY
• 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
• International flights and current taxes           DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO HANOI                         DAY 7: HOI AN WALKING TOUR                        DAY 10: NHA TRANG COASTAL CRUISE                       of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile soil producing
                                                                                                                                                               Take to the turquoise waters for a cruise              a plethora of rice, coconuts, vegetables and           PRICES AND DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation                           Fly overnight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s elegant                Leave Hue for Hoi An, taking a scenic route
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Departing Friday returning Friday
• 4 star accommodation                              capital city. Depending on your time of arrival,         over the Hai Van Pass. This afternoon take        around the many little islands off Nha Trang’s         tropical fruits. Here you’ll paddle through
                                                    the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up         a walking tour of this charming town.             coast. There’ll be a stop at an island to enjoy        the maze of palm-lined canals, taste local             2021 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
                                                    the local culture.                                       A wonderfully laidback place, Hoi An’s streets    the balmy waters for yourself, and a visit to a        produce, visit a local family, lunch on typical        12 Mar - 26 Mar   £2,790 01 Oct - 15 Oct   £2,990
                                                                                                             are a delight to wander – visit the Japanese      fishing village. Head up into the cooler climes        Mekong dishes and enjoy traditional music.
                                                    DAY 3: HALONG BAY                                                                                                                                                 Return to Saigon and enjoy a farewell dinner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             10 Sep - 24 Sep   £2,890
                                                                                                             Bridge, the colourful market and Chinese          of the South Central Highlands to the lovely
                                                    Transfer to Halong City, board your cruise                                                                                                                        and the visually spectacular A O Show                  2022 DATES
                                                                                                             temple. Stop en route to visit Reaching Out,      town of Dalat.
                                                    and sail out into the spectacular Halong Bay.                                                                                                                     this evening.                                          11 Mar - 25 Mar   £2,990 30 Sep - 14 Oct   £2,990
                                                                                                             a social enterprise craft workshop, and
                                                    You’ll spend the day drifting amongst the                                                                  DAY 11: EXPLORE DALAT
                                                                                                             watch the artisans at work.                                                                                                                                     09 Sep - 23 Sep   £2,990
                                                    karst peaks on the tranquil green waters.                                                                  Spend today sightseeing with visits to the             DAY 15: FLY SAIGON TO UK
                                                    A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision                DAY 8: TRA QUE VILLAGE                            Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower                    Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or                Flight and supplement information
                                                    of awe-inspiring beauty, it isn’t hard to see            Head out into Hoi An’s verdant surroundings       Gardens and an embroidery workshop. Climb              following day.                                         • Based on London Heathrow departures
                                                    why it is one of Vietnam’s most popular                  to Tra Que, where you’ll see the local farmers    aboard an open-air steam train from the old                                                                   • Regional UK departures available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?
                                                    destinations. Spend the night onboard.                   at work, tending lush gardens of vegetables       railway station to journey out through the                                                                    • Flight upgrades available on request
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Call us to arrange this itinerary as a private tour.
                                                                                                             and herbs. Join a local family for lunch and      fantastic scenery to Trai Mat village. This                                                                   • Land only from £2,190 (Hanoi – Saigon)
                                                    DAY 4: SUNRISE OVER HALONG BAY
                                                                                                             a cooking demonstration. Back in Hoi An, the      afternoon, browse the stalls of Dalat’s busy                                                                  • Single room from £420
 Learn about the art of Zen in Hue                  Rise early to watch the sun rise over the bay                                                                                                                      EXTEND YOUR STAY...
                                                                                                             rest of the day is free.                          market, ending the day with a cup of                                                                          • Tipping paid locally US$84
                                                    and enjoy an invigorating session of Tai Chi.
                                                                                                                                                               locally-grown coffee as you take in the
  EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE
                                                    Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy a cyclo
                                                    ride through the vibrant backstreets of the
                                                                                                             DAY 9: TRAVEL TO NHA TRANG                        picturesque views.                                    +
                                                                                                             Transfer to Danang and fly to the sunny city of
                                                    Old Quarter. Dinner tonight will feature a               Nha Trang, Vietnam’s beach capital. The rest      DAY 12: TRAVEL TO SAIGON
  pend a relaxing few hours in Zen House,
  S                                                 cooking demonstration of Hanoi’s speciality              of the day is at leisure.                         Journey across the scenic highlands to Saigon
  where you’ll learn about the art of Zen,          dish, bun thang.                                                                                           with a stop en route at a tea plantation in
  how the house’s architecture achieves                                                                                                                        Bao Loc. On arrival, the rest of the day is free.
  a peaceful space and enjoy some                   DAY 5: EXPLORE HANOI
  refreshments. The profits from the house          Start the day as the locals do, sipping a coffee                                                           DAY 13: CU CHI TUNNELS
                                                    in a local coffee shop, before heading to visit                                                            Head out of the city to the fascinating                 ANGKOR EXTENSION
  support the local community.
                                                    the Ho Chi Minh Quarter and the Temple of                                                                  Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground                3 nights from £520pp
   ake a stop at the wonderful Reaching
  M
                                                    Literature. Fly on to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial capital.                                                     passageways used by the Viet Cong during
  Out workshop, where you can meet local                                                                                                                                                                               MUI NE BEACH EXTENSION
  artisans who are part of a project that helps
                                                                                                                                                               the war. Return to Saigon and spend the                 3 nights from £590pp
                                                    DAY 6: CRUISE THE PERFUME RIVER
  people with disabilities become integrated                                                                                                                   afternoon discovering the city’s sights.
                                                    This morning visit the imposing Imperial Citadel                                                                                                                   BANGKOK STOPOVER
  into society and lead productive lives.                                                                                                                      See the colonial architecture of Notre Dame
                                                    and Forbidden Purple City at the heart of Hue,                                                                                                                     3 nights from £470pp
                                                                                                                                                               Cathedral and the Central Post Office, as
   njoy Saigon’s most extraordinary
  E                                                 once the home of Vietnam’s emperors. Cruise
                                                                                                                                                               well as the Reunification Palace and chilling           Visit page 76 to learn more about all of our
  production, the A O Show! This breathtaking       on the picturesque Perfume River and admire
                                                                                                                                                               War Remnants Museum.                                    extensions and stopovers.
  performance showcases the beauty and              the Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, see the magnificent
  cultural richness of Vietnamese rural life        tomb of Minh Mang before heading to                                                                        DAY 14: MEKONG DELTA
  through music, dance and acrobatics.              peaceful Zen House where you’ll learn about                                                                Journey to Ben Tre to cruise on the mighty
                                                                                                               Visit a Bao Loc tea plantation                                                                                                                                 Paddle through the Mekong Delta
                                                    its architecture and spiritual meaning.                                                                    Mekong. This area is called the ‘Rice Basket

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            showcases Vietnam’s highlights but
 PERSON                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NHA TRANG (1N)                  fully absorbs you in the rich history and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CU CHI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            culture too. Spend more time interacting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DALAT (2N)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           with locals and visiting lesser-known
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            places alongside the famous highlights.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SAIGON (3N)
           FROM THE UK
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           ALL MEALS

TOUR TICKLIST
    Visit Cai Rang floating market
    Ride Dalat’s steam train
    Unwind in stunning Nha Trang
    Discover the past of Qui Nhon
    Wander charming Hoi An
    Marvel at Hue’s Imperial Citadel
    Cruise spectacular Halong Bay
                                                      Explore Central Vietnam’s stunning coastline                                                             Admire stunning Halong Bay                                                                                   Visit Imperial Hue

PRICE INCLUDES                                      ITINERARY
• 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
• International flights and current taxes           DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SAIGON                     DAY 5: EXPLORE FLOATING MARKETS                    DAY 11: EXPLORE HOI AN ON FOOT                        DAYS 16-17: CRUISE HALONG BAY
                                                                                                          Visit the Cai Rang floating market to see the                                                            Spend the day aboard your comfortable cruise           PRICES AND DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation                           Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam’s largest and                                                           Take a morning walking tour of charming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Departing Sunday returning Wednesday
• 3 star plus – 4 star accommodation                most evocative city. Depending on your time           goods on sale and learn how vermicelli rice        Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully          boat sailing through the awe-inspiring beauty
                                                    of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start      noodles are made. Return to Saigon.                traditional town that has managed to retain           of Halong Bay. You’ll even explore one of the          2021 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
                                                    soaking up the local culture.                                                                            the charms of a bygone era. Visit a historic          bay’s many caves. Spend a night onboard
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders                                                                  DAY 6: TRAVEL TO DALAT                                                                                                                                          14 Feb - 03 Mar   £2,990 08 Aug - 25 Aug   £3,190
                                                                                                                                                             family home, the Japanese Bridge, a Chinese           before returning to Hanoi the next day. On
                                                    DAY 3: VISIT THE CU CHI TUNNELS                       Head up into the cooler climes and                                                                       your last evening, attend the Quintessence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          21 Feb - 10 Mar   £2,990 19 Sep - 06 Oct   £2,990
                                                                                                                                                             temple and the market. This afternoon is
                                                    Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at       picturesque scenery of the highlands to the                                                              of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air                 07 Mar - 24 Mar   £2,890 03 Oct - 20 Oct   £3,090
                                                    the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before                                                                    at leisure.
                                                                                                          colonial town of Dalat, stopping at a Bao Loc                                                            performance celebrating the rich history               14 Mar - 31 Mar   £2,890 17 Oct - 03 Nov   £3,090
                                                    returning to Saigon. Seamlessly blending past         tea plantation en route. This afternoon is free    DAY 12: SEE THE ROYAL TOMB                            of northern Vietnam.                                   04 Apr - 21 Apr   £3,090 14 Nov - 01 Dec   £3,090
                                                    and present, Saigon is the city that is driving       to enjoy locally grown coffee and the              Take the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van                                                                09 May - 26 May £2,890
                                                    Vietnam towards a brighter future. See Notre          picturesque views.                                 Pass. Once the seat of the Nguyen emperors,           DAY 18: FLY HANOI TO UK
                                                    Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post                                                                                                                      Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or               2022 DATES
                                                                                                          DAY 7: THE CITY OF FLOWERS                         dignified and scholarly Hue is the epitome
                                                    Office, both legacies of a colonial past. Spend                                                          of Vietnam’s dynastic past. Visit the Royal           following day.                                         13 Feb - 02 Mar   £3,090 01 May - 18 May £3,090
                                                    time at the Reunification Palace and the              Visit the Domaine de Marie Church, the                                                                                                                          20 Feb - 09 Mar   £3,090 18 Sep - 05 Oct   £3,190
                                                                                                          Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop          Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a complex of               NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?
                                                    chilling War Remnants Museum.                                                                                                                                                                                         06 Mar - 23 Mar   £3,090 02 Oct - 19 Oct   £3,190
                                                                                                          before boarding an open-air train to journey       over 40 monuments surrounded by pools                 Call us to arrange this itinerary as a private tour.
                                                    DAY 4: CRUISE THE MEKONG DELTA                        out through the fantastic scenery to Trai Mat      and gardens.                                                                                                 13 Mar - 30 Mar   £3,090 16 Oct - 02 Nov   £3,190
                                                    Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise through          village. End the day with a local coffee by                                                                EXTEND YOUR STAY...                                  27 Mar - 13 Apr   £3,090 13 Nov - 30 Nov   £3,190
                                                                                                                                                             DAY 13: DISCOVER HUE’S IMPERIAL
Explore Hanoi by cyclo                              the Mekong Delta. This area is known as the           Xuan Huong lake.                                                                                                                                                03 Apr - 20 Apr   £3,190
                                                                                                                                                             CITADEL
                                                    ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’ – paddle through the
                                                                                                          DAY 8: TRAVEL TO NHA TRANG                         Take a drive to the imposing Imperial Citadel        +                                                        Flight and supplement information
                                                    maze of palm-lined canals and enjoy a typical
  EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE                           Mekong lunch. Travel to Can Tho for an                Today, take the winding road down from the         to explore. Cruise along the Perfume River to                                                                • Based on London Heathrow departures
                                                    overnight stay.                                       highlands and along the coast to Nha Trang,        Thien Mu Pagoda after visiting the charming                                                                  • Regional UK departures available
  xplore the vibrant streets of Hanoi’s
  E                                                                                                       Vietnam’s beach capital. Take to the turquoise     An Hien garden house.                                                                                        • Flight upgrades available on request
  Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a                                                                 waters for a cruise around the bay’s many                                                                                                                       • Land only from £2,290 (Saigon – Hanoi)
                                                                                                                                                             DAY 14: OLD QUARTER CYCLO TOUR
  café to sample a traditionally-made, local                                                              islands with a stop off at one to enjoy a swim                                                                                                                  • Single room from £460
                                                                                                                                                             Exuding a wonderfully exotic aura, Hanoi is
  speciality, egg coffee.                                                                                 in the balmy waters.                                                                                                                                            • Tipping paid locally US$95
                                                                                                                                                             the perfect combination of old Asia and new.            BANGKOK STOPOVER
   ake your seats for ‘the Quintessence of
  T                                                                                                       DAY 9: VISIT THE CHAM TOWERS                       Fly here to admire the collections of the Fine          3 nights from £470pp                                 Dedicated solos departure
  Tonkin’, an outdoor spectacular that perfectly                                                          Wander Dam market before visiting the Po           Arts Museum and take a cyclo through the
  showcases the rich culture and daily life of                                                                                                                                                                       HUA HIN BEACH EXTENSION
                                                                                                          Nagar Cham Towers and continue on to the           atmospheric tangle of streets that make up
  Vietnam’s northern river delta through talented                                                                                                                                                                    3 nights from £350pp
                                                                                                          city of Qui Nhon.                                  the Old Quarter. Later enjoy a flavourful
  performers, water puppetry, and lights.
                                                                                                                                                             Vietnamese coffee.                                      HONG KONG STOPOVER
   ruise lazily through the crystal-clear waters
  C                                                                                                       DAY 10: VISIT SON MY                                                                                       2 nights from £310pp
  of Nha Trang bay, passing amongst beach-                                                                The Son My area saw one of the most horrific       DAY 15: DISCOVER HANOI
  fringed islands, stopping off at small fishing                                                          crimes of the Vietnam War – the My Lai massacre.   Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you              Visit page 76 to learn more about all of our
  villages and, if you feel like it, taking a dip                                                         Pay respects at the memorial placed in honour      will pass the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visit              extensions and stopovers.
  in the balmy waters yourself.                                                                           of these unarmed civilian victims and hear         the Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda and the
                                                      Visit Dalat’s Flower Gardens
                                                                                                          their story before continuing to Hoi An.           Temple of Literature.

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VIETNAM
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AROUND                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA
                                                                                                                                                                                                    SIEM REAP
                                                                                                                                                                                                       (4N)
                                                                                                                                                                                OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         PHYSICAL RATING
                                                                                                                                                                                 BATTAMBANG (2N)          CAMBODIA                                                                                            1
                                                                                                                                                                                                             PHNOM PENH (4N)

  15 DAYS FROM                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                OVERNIGHT FLIGHT                                         IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Spend two weeks exploring Cambodia’s

          £2,390
   PER                                                                                                                                                                                              KAMPOT                                                               complex history and fascinating heritage.
 PERSON                                                                                                                                                                                               (2N)                                                               Cover all the highlights of the kingdom,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         from cooking classes to cultural shows,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         dinner cruises and—of course—the
          FLIGHT INCLUSIVE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               majestic temples of Angkor.
          FROM THE UK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           COACH

          ALL MEALS

TOUR TICKLIST
 D iscover captivating Phnom Penh
 Learn Cambodian history at the
     Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng
 Kick back in coastal Kampot
 Unravel the mysteries of the silk
     making process in Siem Reap
 Explore colonial Battambang
 Be inspired by majestic Angkor
 See local life on Tonle Sap
                                                     Visit the ancient Bayon temple                                                                         See the bat cave at Phnom Sampov                        Marvel at Wat Phnom

PRICE INCLUDES                                     ITINERARY
• 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners
• International flights and current taxes          DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO                         DAY 5: CRUISE TONLE SAP LAKE                        traditional Khmer life. Visit a local NGO, La         DAY 13: RETURN TO PHNOM PENH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Return to Phnom Penh, stopping en route                PRICES AND DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation                          SIEM REAP                                          High Water Season (Aug to Feb)                      Maison de Coco, where traditional skills such
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Departing Sunday returning Sunday
• 3 star plus – 4 star accommodation               Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on           Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake,           as weaving are taught to locals, before a visit       at the former French hill station of Bokor
                                                   your time of arrival the rest of the day is        visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng      to Phnom Sampov to see the bat cave.                  Mountain. Relax in Phnom Penh this                     2021 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
                                                   yours to start soaking up the local culture.       and observing the way of life of these lake                                                               afternoon before a farewell dinner cruise on
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders                                                                                                                  DAY 8: VENTURE TO PHNOM PENH                                                                                 31 Jan - 14 Feb   £2,490 26 Sep - 10 Oct   £2,390
                                                                                                      communities. Back on dry land visit Beng                                                                  the Mekong river.
                                                   DAY 3: EXPLORE ANGKOR                                                                                  Journey south to Phnom Penh, stopping at the                                                                 14 Feb - 28 Feb   £2,490 24 Oct - 07 Nov   £2,490
                                                                                                      Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by
                                                   The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses                                                             former capital city Udong, a potters’ village         DAYS 14-15: FLY PHNOM PENH TO UK                       07 Mar - 21 Mar   £2,390
                                                                                                      the jungle. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan
                                                   over 1,000 temples, all the remains of                                                                 and Touch Hill.                                       Board your flight home, arriving the same or           2022 DATES
                                                                                                      D’Angkor, an organisation working to revive
                                                   different capitals of the Khmer Empire                                                                                                                       following day.
                                                                                                      traditional Khmer arts and crafts. This evening     DAY 9: PHNOM PENH CYCLO TOUR                                                                                 30 Jan - 13 Feb   £2,690 25 Sep - 09 Oct   £2,790
                                                   between the 9th and 15th centuries. Rising
                                                                                                      sit down to dinner and the apsara dance show.       A somewhat European city of airy boulevards           NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?                           20 Feb - 06 Mar   £2,790 02 Oct - 16 Oct   £2,690
                                                   early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom
                                                                                                                                                          and colonial villas, scarred still by the             Call us to arrange this itinerary as a private tour.   13 Mar - 27 Mar   £2,590
                                                   and pass through the magnificent South Gate        Low Water Season (Mar to Jul)
                                                   flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor                                                               events of the 1970s, Phnom Penh has been                                                                      Flight and supplement information
                                                                                                      Head to Beng Mealea to explore this
                                                   Thom’s centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a                                                                engulfed by energy and optimism making it a            EXTEND YOUR STAY...
                                                                                                      mysterious temple overrun by the jungle.                                                                                                                         • Based on London Heathrow departures
                                                   breathtaking temple of innumerable sculptural                                                          pleasurable place to be. Today’s visits include
                                                                                                      Drop by Artisan D’Angkor before visiting the                                                                                                                     • Regional UK departures available
                                                   decorations. Also admire the Elephant              floating village of Chong Kneas. This evening
                                                                                                                                                          a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace          +                                                      • Flight upgrades available on request
                                                   Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.                                                             and Silver Pagoda. This afternoon is at leisure.
                                                                                                      sit down to dinner and an apsara dance show.                                                                                                                     • Land only from £1,690 (Siem Reap –
See the famous Kampot pepper plantations           Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the
                                                                                                                                                          DAY 10: PHNOM PENH PAST & PRESENT                                                                              Phnom Penh)
                                                   day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most           DAY 6: THE NATIONAL SILK CENTRE
                                                                                                                                                          This morning, learn about Cambodia’s tragic                                                                  • Single room from £460
  EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE                          magnificent, and best preserved of all of          Begin the journey towards Battambang,
                                                                                                                                                          past under the Khmer Rouge regime with                                                                       • Tipping paid locally US$70
                                                   Angkor’s treasures. Later, take a leisurely        stopping in Puok District to visit the National
                                                                                                                                                          visits to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the
                                                   boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and           Silk Centre. Learn about the cultivation of silk,                                                                                                                Dedicated solos departure
  earn all about the cultivation and
  L                                                                                                                                                       Killing Fields. Later, visit the city’s craft
                                                   view hidden elements of the ancient Khmer          from the planting of mulberry trees used to                                                                VICTORIA MEKONG DOWNSTREAM
  production of Kampot pepper, considered                                                                                                                 brewery for a tour and beer tasting, and
                                                   water systems.                                     raise the silkworms to the harvesting of silk                                                              CRUISE
  by many to be the world’s best, as you                                                                                                                  consider how this reinvigorated capital is
                                                                                                      threads. Observe the artisans using the dyed                                                               4 nights from £870pp
  tour a peaceful pepper farm in southern          DAY 4: COOKING CLASS & CIRCUS                                                                          moving forward.
  Cambodia’s lush countryside.
                                                                                                      and treated silk threads to create beautiful
                                                   Enjoy a traditional Cambodian cooking class                                                                                                                   HUA HIN BEACH EXTENSION
                                                                                                      products in the workshops. On arrival in            DAY 11: KAMPOT
   ay a visit to the wonderful ‘La Maison
  P                                                with a local, learning about the flavours                                                                                                                     3 nights from £350pp
                                                                                                      Battambang, the rest of the day is at leisure.      Depart for the coastal town of Kampot, stopping
  de Coco’, an NGO-run centre where local          that go into Khmer cuisine. This evening,
                                                                                                      Set in some of the country’s most beautiful         en route at a pepper farm to learn about the           Visit page 76 to learn more about all of our
  people are taught traditional arts such as       enjoy a rollicking performance by graduates
                                                                                                      landscapes, Battambang is also home to              famous Kampot pepper. Enjoy a walking tour of          extensions and stopovers.
  weaving, to give them skills that will help      of the Phare Cambodian Circus, an NGO
                                                                                                      Cambodia’s grandest colonial architecture.          Kampot, a charming town characterised by its
  them earn a living.                              organisation that transforms the lives of
                                                   disadvantaged local youths, providing them                                                             colonial architecture.
   rip-roaring combination of theatre, music,
  A                                                                                                   DAY 7: LA MAISON DE COCO
  dance and circus, Phare: the Cambodian           with a formal education and vocational             Head out of town to the 12th-century Prasat         DAY 12: KEP
  Circus, tells tales woven from local folklore,   training in the performing arts.                   Banan Temple and admire the breathtaking            Enjoy a trip along the coast to the beach town
  history and modern life in a unique, and                                                            hilltop views. Return to Battambang and             of Kep, starting with a barbecue lunch and
  authentically Cambodian way.                                                                        take a stroll through the village of Wat Kor,       ocean views at the sailing club. This afternoon                                                               Discover local life on Tonle Sap
                                                                                                      then explore a local house for a glimpse of         is at leisure to explore independently.

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