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www.goasiatravel.com 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Indochina Heritage Road Package Tour Tour Overview: You will discover the UNESCO Heritage Road in Indochina with GAT travel. Here you can not only visit the natural beautiful landscapes but also the heritage sites. Let’s start the trip with topic of heritage tour from the North to the Centre of Vietnam. You will see the whole spirit of friendly Vietnam. Then you visit Siem Reap – the sacred land of ancient temples to visit Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prohm. The next destination is Phnom Penh functioning as Capital city of Kingdom of Cambodia with Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Victory Monument, Tuol Sleng Prison. The last interesting destination is Luang Prabang – The Former capital of Laos. Although UNESCO's designation of Luang Prabang as a World Heritage Site in 1995 raised the town's international profile and contributed to a mass influx of tourists, the designation also means that the town's growth will be managed and will hopefully retain its charm for years to come. This trip will leave you an unforgettable experience in Indochina. Tour outline: Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D and Water Puppet Show) Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L) Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D) Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L) Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B) Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L Day 7: Hue free shopping (B) Day 8: Hue - Hoi An free time (B, L) Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 10: Siem Reap arrival (D) Day 11: Siem Reap discovery (B, L, D) Day 12: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B Day 13: Luang Prabang free time (B) Day 14: Cruising in Luang Prabang (B, L) Day 15: Luang Prabang departure (B)

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Go Asia Travel (GAT Travel) is one of the best tour operators in Vietnam offering personal travel services and private tours in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The Indochina tailor-made tours and private tours include cruises, day trips and insider guides to the best sightseeing spots. “We care about your trip” in a professional, yet personally sensitive manner, providing the highest quality of services and best values possible always delivering our promises and acting responsibly for the integrity of the natural environment and local communities.

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17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Indochina Heritage Road Package Tour

Tour Overview: You will discover the UNESCO Heritage Road in Indochina with GAT travel. Here you can not only visit the natural beautiful landscapes but also the heritage sites. Let’s start the trip with topic of heritage tour from the North to the Centre of Vietnam. You will see the whole spirit of friendly Vietnam. Then you visit Siem Reap – the sacred land of ancient temples to visit Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prohm. The next destination is Phnom Penh functioning as Capital city of Kingdom of Cambodia with Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Victory Monument, Tuol Sleng Prison. The last interesting destination is Luang Prabang – The Former capital of Laos. Although UNESCO's designation of Luang Prabang as a World Heritage Site in 1995 raised the town's international profile and contributed to a mass influx of tourists, the designation also means that the town's growth will be managed and will hopefully retain its charm for years to come. This trip will leave you an unforgettable experience in Indochina.

Tour outline: Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D and Water Puppet Show) Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L) Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D) Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L) Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B) Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L Day 7: Hue free shopping (B) Day 8: Hue - Hoi An free time (B, L) Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 10: Siem Reap arrival (D) Day 11: Siem Reap discovery (B, L, D) Day 12: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B Day 13: Luang Prabang free time (B) Day 14: Cruising in Luang Prabang (B, L) Day 15: Luang Prabang departure (B)

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Tour itinerary: Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D and Water Puppet Show)

Our driver picks you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to centre. Check in hotel, enjoy 1 hour Cyclo tour. Welcome dinner with Vietnam traditional cuisine. And then have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northern Vietnam).

Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L)

In the morning, we pick you up early to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. A short drive to The Temple of Literature - The first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn about Royal court and Vietnamese talents.

Have lunch in local restaurant. Short time to relax before a drive ahead to silk village,

here you can look at the way that local people make silk – the very sophisticated formula to make the best silk. This work has been trained to younger people by the skillful artisans. You can choose some samples for souvenirs.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D)

8.15: Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay and arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf. Welcome to Halong Emotion Boat Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions 12.30: Check in the cabin 13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave. 16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. 17.12: Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities: Available activities as: Swimming at Titop Beach; Climbing up to Titop Peak; Relaxing on sundeck; Kayaking (require before check in Emotion Cruise) Requested activities as: Massage; Diving 18.00: Back to cruise, anchoring for overnight 19.00: Have dinner 21.00: Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin or chat with your friends at bar

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Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L)

6.30: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck 6.30-8.00: Start your day with a light breakfast 8.15- 9.30: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island. Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visit local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men. 10:00- 11:00. Have brunch and clear bills. 11.30. Back to the Tourist Wharf and transfer to Hanoi 16.00: Arrival in Ha Noi. Free time for shopping around old quarter

Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B)

Free shopping until our driver pick up and transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight to Hue.

Arrival Hue, Check in hotel and enjoy Hue folk music show on Dragon Boat in the evening.

Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L)

In the morning, our tour guide picks you up at the hotel. Get on Dragon Boat along the charming Perfume River. Visit the tranquil pagoda named Thien Mu. It has a beautiful architecture and long history. From there, the car will take you to the Imperial Citadel. Learn about Vietnam Royal Court and the last reign of 13 in Nguyen Dynasty. Come close to the fact of Vietnamese feudalism by legends and a visit Thai Hoa Palace. Lunch at local restaurant is followed.

In the afternoon, have a drive to the two best King tombs. If Minh Mang tomb is the most majestic one, then Khai Dinh tomb shows the complete contrast as a concrete construction. Both of them say the life and personalities of the King - Each Royal mausoleum reflects the personality of the Emperor it commemorates. Late afternoon tea, get back to the hotel.

Day 7: Hue free shopping (B)

You are free and shopping all day

Optional: Biking tour US $ 27 per person

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Day 8: Hue - Hoi An free time (B, L)

Drive along beautiful Hai Van pass to get to Hoi An, a true Vietnam highlight. Visit her tailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take part in a cooking demonstration. An ambient boat trip down the Thu Bon River brings you to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage –listed Ancient Town. Early rises should pack plenty of film you will be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the fishing town’s early morning markets as boats arrive from the sea. Hoi An is very safe. If you love shopping then this is heaven for you. Go for a deal where you “do not pay until happy”

Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Today is long because you are transferred from Hoi An to Danang to fly to Ho Chi Minh City and from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Please prepare everything by eating enough.

Day 10: Siem Reap arrival (D)

You arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and get transfer to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon). You visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset is at Angkor Wat. Dinner is at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to visit your temple tour to the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation), and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Siem Reap discovery (B, L, D)

Breakfast is at hotel. In the morning, you visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five

peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the

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surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you visit Preah Khan. Built by King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Ta Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B)

Breakfast is at the hotel. You are transferred to airport for the flight to Luang Prabang. After the short flight, you arrive in Luang Prabang, check in hotel and enjoy free time. You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 13: Luang Prabang free time (B)

You join a guided tour around this beautiful World Heritage town. Nestled in a stunning setting amid lush mountains, this sacred city of golden temples and saffron robed monks provides endless opportunities for sightseeing. You will visit a number of Wats (temples) and other fascinating sites and spend the afternoon exploring on your own at the relaxed pace of laid-back Laotian life.

You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 14: Cruising in Luang Prabang (B, L)

After breakfast, you join a cruise on Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century, the local people have brought images of the Buddha to place in the caves—by now there are thousands. You will have lunch on board. In the afternoon, you go on a walking tour of the town and visit golden Buddhist temples. In the evening, you stroll through the night markets to buy some local crafts and souvenirs.

You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 15: Luang Prabang departure (B)

You can create your own day until transfer to airport for your next destination. Tour ends.

Trip Notes: Tour guide: Local tour guide with international experience will give you the feeling of safety, protection. He will cares about every meal you eat, the room in hotel, especially he gives you the concept of how to behave well towards the locals. He also let you know all information about your tourist destination.

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Things to bring: When you travel, you had better take sun block, insect repellent and hat or cap with you. It is easy for you to have flu or cold without careful preparation because the often changes of weather.

Food: Try to get used to the food in different parts of Vietnam, Laos as well as of Cambodia, if you have any problem about food, please let tour guide know even before meals, we will change into the food that you prefer.

Currency: US dollars are the best currency to spend in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Tips: For tour guide, driver, boat crew… tipping depends on your satisfaction of your trip. It should be 10 USD/day for guide, 5 for driver

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Indochina Heritage Road Package Tour Duration: 15 days and 14 nights Rate: On request Tour included: - Private transports in land in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia - Hotel accommodation with twin/double sharing basis in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia with daily breakfasts. - Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay with twin /double sharing basis - Entrance and sightseeing fees to all indicated sites - English speaking guide escorted - Meals as indicated in itinerary Tour excluded: - Domestic and International flights with visa extension and stamping fees - Beverages, travel insurance, government tax - Tips & gratuity and personal expenses - Meals are not indicated in itinerary - Others not clearly mentioned above