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Cyclo/Alison Harvey
Elephant ride/Sasha Jenner

Voyage through Indochina - a Family Holiday in Vietnam & Cambodia - 2010/11 Itinerary

13 days - from $1630

• Cruise the Mekong Delta by boat & visit tropical fruit orchards
• Enjoy the white sand beaches of the South China Sea
• Discover ancient & intriguing Angkor, the ruined jungle city where 'Tomb Raider' was filmed

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Old Saigon & Mekong Delta
We strike out for the day to the Mekong Delta, visiting floating markets by sampan and on foot, we wander through the many fascinating stilt villages that line the waterways in one of the country's most fertile areas. There's a chance to crawl underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a subterranean base that successfully hid 10,000 guerillas from the US army, and in Saigon, why not try a ride in a cyclo!


Mui Ne Beach & Central Highlands
A drive north takes us to the idyllic beach at Mui Ne, famous for its enormous sand dunes and a popular spot to try sand-sledding. We then head into the Central Highlands and the garden city of Dalat where the cooler climate is perfect for hiking. Then it's on to Lak where we take pirogues on the lake and ride elephants through the surrounding countryside.


Lost Cities of Angkor
We fly to Siem Reap, the base from which we visit the undoubted highlight of this tour, the 'Lost Cities' of Angkor. Built some 800 years ago by the Khmer Kings and engulfed by the jungle, Angkor is also the largest temple complex on earth. We explore the rainforest, the temples and also the floating villages on nearby Lake Tonle Sap.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Days 2/3 Saigon We spend a day in the Mekong Delta visiting floating markets by sampan and on foot. There's a chance to crawl underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a subterranean base that successfully hid 10,000 guerillas from the US army. Days 4/5 Beaches We stay right next to the sandy beaches of Mui Ne where we can try sand-sledding in the dunes - awesome! Days 6/7 Central Highlands We head for Dalat where the cooler climate is perfect for hiking. Days 8/9 Elephants At Lak Lake we ride elephants and paddle pirogues on the calm waters before flying back to Saigon. Days 10/12 Angkor From Siem Reap in Cambodia we explore the amazing 'Lost Cities' of Angkor. Built some 800 years ago and engulfed by the jungle, it's the largest temple complex on earth. We also visit the floating villages on nearby Lake Tonle Sap. Days 13 End Siem Reap.

Accommodations: 11nts hotels, 1nt bungalows; 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner included.
Transport: Bus/Riverboat/Elephant/ Flight.
Comment: The trek at Dalat is for around 4 hours and is moderately strenuous with one steep uphill climb. You should be prepared for heat and humidity in the summer months - where possible we time our activities for the cooler part of the day.
Group: Approx. 13 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), boatmen and local guides.
Trip Reference: FVE2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
13 Aug 1125 Aug 11$1630$1360 0
13 Aug 1125 Aug 11$1720$1450 0
20 Aug 1101 Sep 11$1720$1450 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.