Heritage Cambodia & Vietnam

13 days - from $2305

A unique journey through Cambodia’s and Vietnam’s cultural heritage

Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Cambodia and Vietnam. This special adventure enables us to sample the Old World charm in this pocket of Asia that was part of the former French Indochina. But equally as evocative are the oriental influences that stem from a historic mix of Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people that have made this part of the world a cornerstone for empires and colonies. By paying homage to ancient Angkor, we witness one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures. By visiting cities like Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi, we uncover that vibrant mix of the various major influences. By stopping in Hoi An and Halong Bay, we discover places of eternal beauty that have also played their part in Vietnam's history. The heritage of both Cambodia and Vietnam combines eastern cultures with western influences, resulting in the somewhat eclectic and magical mix that we enjoy today.

Highlights

• Tuol Sleng Prison Museum
• Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Phnom Penh
• 'Junk' boat cruise among the limestone karsts of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay
• The bustling streets and cyclos of Saigon
• Vietnam's northern capital Hanoi
• The tailors and market traders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An

Itinerary:

Day 1: Siem Reap2: Siem Reap3: Siem Reap4: Phnom Penh5: Phnom Penh6: Saigon7: Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon8: Danang - Marble Mountain - Hoi An9: Hoi An10: Hanoi11: Halong Bay12: Hanoi13: Hanoi
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leaders throughout the tour and local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Prison Museum, Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Cu Chi Tunnels, Marble Mountain, China Beach and Hanoi (One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s House and Temple of Literature).

• Local flights: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh to Saigon, Saigon to Danang and Danang to Hanoi.

• Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by underprivileged local youths who are training to work in the hospitality industry.

• Hoi An cyclo tour.

• Overnight cruise on a traditional boat on Halong Bay, enjoying a seafood lunch and dinner (non-seafood also available) and resting in twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning.

• Lunch at KOTO café in Hanoi – a project providing vocational hospitality training and experience to underprivileged young people.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, any optional tours and activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.