Burma River Cruising, Myanmar tours, Irrawaddy River Cruise, Mandalay, U Bein Bridge, Inle Lake
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42 ARRIVE & EXPLORE HANOI Day 1. Hanoi. On arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, a tour of Hanoi will take you to the city's most famous historical and cultural sites. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and The Temple of Literature. You'll also take an authentic cyclo ride. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight. Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. D Day 2. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Choose from a range of activities today. Perhaps tour the 500 year-old village of Bat Trang and enjoy a pottery class; embark on a walking tour to see Hanoi's French Colonial architecture, then explore the interior of the Hanoi Opera House; or head for Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Other options include a visit to the home of a local artist, where you will see some of the artist's work, or a bicycle tour past Hanoi's rice paddy fields. Alternatively, you may prefer a foot massage at your hotel. This evening, choose from one of five different but equally superb restaurants for dinner. BD EXPERIENCE HA LONG BAY Day 3. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay. Travel by coach to Ha Long and embark your luxurious three-day cruise on World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay. Set sail among thousands of spectacular limestone islets. After lunch, travel by small boat to Sung Sot Cave, filled with stalactites. Absorb the magnificent bay views from viewing platforms at the top of the cave, then enjoy guided kayaking or swimming later. Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, The Au Co. BLD Day 4. Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay. Perhaps enjoy Tai Chi on the Sun Deck this morning. Later, visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by a traditional bamboo boat. After lunch take a guided biking or walking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island. Tonight, try squid fishing with the crew. BLD Day 5. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City. Delight in a Vietnamese tea ceremony before returning to shore. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Here, 30 Day (VEMRM30) and 27 Day (VEMRM27) guests join the tour. Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BLD DISCOVER THE TEMPLES OF ANGKOR Day 6. Ho Chi Minh City, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels. Today, perhaps journey to Ba Ria and learn about the Battle of Long Tan, then attend a memorial service at Long Tan Cross (min. and max. numbers apply). Or, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Back in Ho Chi Minh City this evening, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner with matching wines at Xu Restaurant. BLD MEKONG RIVER CRUISING –VIETNAM Day 7. Ho Chi Minh City, Freedom of Choice, Embark Ship. This morning after breakfast, enjoy your chosen Freedom of Choice activity. Perhaps take part in a cooking class; take a walking tour and a cyclo ride through this fascinating city; visit an artist's home to learn about traditional lacquer art and wares; browse local treasures as you embark on an enthralling shopping tour; or set out on a guided motorbike tour. Later, transfer to My Tho Port to embark your luxurious river ship for your eight-day Lower Mekong River cruise. This evening, enjoy an exclusive Luke Nguyen Signature Banquet on board. Seven Night Stay: cruise the Lower Mekong aboard APT's RV amaLotuS. BLD Day 8. Cai Be, Sa Dec. A local boat will take you to Cai Be this morning. Step ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral as well as the colourful and lively port area. Visit a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made by hand, then enjoy lunch back on board as your ship cruises towards the town of Sa Dec. On arrival here, enjoy a boat ride then visit a traditional Fujian Temple. BLD CROSS INTO CAMBODIA Day 9. Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing. Board a small-boat and journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau. Arrive at Tan Chau and step ashore for a rickshaw tour. Later, visit an evergreen island and discover rural Mekong life. This afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving Cruise the stunning turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay on a journey aboard the boutique Au Co 34 Day Best of Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar & Inle Lake 10 Night Land Journey | 2 Nights Ha Long Bay | 21 Night Luxury River Cruising Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | Yangon | Bagan | Mandalay | Inle Lake Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Freedom of Choice TM – Dining Signature Experience www.aptouring.com.au