China Tours, Yangtze River Cruising, Mekong River Cruises, Vietnam Tour, Cambodia Travel
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64 | CHINA WITH VIETNAM & CAMBODIA EXPERIENCE HA LONG BAY Day 15. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Embark Ship. Travel to Ha Long and embark on a three- day cruise on Ha Long Bay. Set sail among thousands of limestone islets. After lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave. Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, The Au Co. BLD Day 16. Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay. Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village. Take a guided biking or walking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island. BLD Day 17. Ha Long Bay, Disembark Ship, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City. Delight in a traditional tea ceremony before returning to shore. Travel to Hanoi for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BLD Day 18. Ho Chi Minh City, Long Tan or Cu Chi Tunnels. Perhaps visit the site that once served as the Australian Military Base during the Vietnam War, 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, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner at Xu Restaurant. BLD CRUISING THE MEKONG Day 19. Ho Chi Minh City, Embark Ship. Enjoy a walking tour before taking a cyclo ride. Or tour the Ky Long Art Villa. Take part in a cooking class or tour the city from the back of a motorbike. Enjoy an exclusive Luke Nguyen signature dinner this evening. Seven Night Stay: Lower Mekong River, APT's luxurious RV AMALOTUS. BLD Day 20. Cai Be, Sa Dec. Visit a local rice paper manufacturer, then cruise towards Sa Dec. Tour Huynh Thuy Le's old house. Later, visit Cao Dai Temple. BLD CROSS INTO CAMBODIA Day 21. Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing. Disembark and journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau. Cruise past a local floating fish farm, then disembark for a true rickshaw tour of Tan Chau. The remainder of today is then spent on board your luxurious river-ship at leisure as you cross into Cambodia. BLD Day 22. Phnom Penh. Disembark in Phnom Penh and embark on your chosen activity. Perhaps enjoy a guided tour of the dazzling white and gold Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Alternatively, you Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide