The Grand Tour of Indochina

From $6,368 - 27 Days - Fully Inclusive From Australia

The Grand Tour of Indochina encompasses the three countries that once made up French Indochine. This tour enables you to experience and understand the diversity of the culture, people, geography and history of the three countries. Explored together, these countries create a tour rich in experience and memories from visiting sites like Angkor Wat and Halong Bay to the unspoilt Vang Vieng.

TOUR ITINERARY

"Guides where outstanding, did their job well, listened to suggestions and had a great sense of humour. Food was plentiful and it was a great idea, especially in Vietnam, to have an odd western meal to have a break from local food. Loved all the rides in boats from the junk on Halong Bay to the little 2 seaters in Van Vieng. We would thoroughly recommend this trip, and certainly learned a great deal about the history, people and way of life of Indochina."
Mr and Mrs N Ramsey, Victoria – February 2009


Day 1: Australia to Saigon

Fly with Vietnam Airlines to Saigon for 4 nights.

Days 2-3: Saigon

Visit the former Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown), Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda. Tomorrow explore the Mekong Delta by various boat trips visiting local floating markets, villages and plantations.

Day 4: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels

Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels before continuing to Tay Ninh where we experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion.

Days 5-7: Saigon to Hoi An

Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, stopping en route at the Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and China Beach. Tomorrow undertake a walking tour of Hoi An. Visit an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese pagoda. The afternoon and the following day are at leisure.

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue

Drive over Hai Van Pass to Hue. This afternoon take a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel. Continue by coach to Thien Mu Pagoda before enjoying a boat trip on the Perfume River. This evening, partake in a cooking class.

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi

Visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Royal tombs, before flying to Hanoi. This afternoon visit the Ethnology Museum and enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets this evening.

Day 10: Hanoi to Sapa

Today we visit Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda and drive around Hoan Kiem Lake. This evening we board our overnight train to Sapa.

Days 11-12: Sapa

Enjoy walks to explore different minority villages and valleys. On the 2nd night we board our overnight train back to Hanoi.

Days 13-14: Overnight Halong Bay

Arrive back to Hanoi this morning and travel to Halong Bay. Spend the night onboard a junk boat relaxing and watching the sunset over Halong Bay. The following day we continue cruising before returning to Hanoi.

Day 15: Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos. Enjoy a walking tour of the town visiting Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Vixoun and That Makmo, before we climb Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city.

Days 16-17: Luang Prabang

Visit the fresh market and National Museum. Cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves. On the way visit the Tham Ting and Tham Phoum Caves. Return to Luang Prabang stopping along the way at Ban Xang Khong and walk through a Hmong market. Rise early tomorrow to view Takbat, the monk’s rounds. Later we continue to Kuangsi Waterfall, visiting a Hmong village at Ban Na Ouane and a Khmou village at Ban Tha Pen en route.

Day 18: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

Drive to Vang Vieng, visiting Phoukhoune, Ban Houn Xay and Kasi along the way. We also stop at Pathang and enjoy a boat ride on Nam Song River before continuing to Vang Vieng.

Days 19-20: Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Today we visit Tham Chang Cave before continuing to Vientiane. This afternoon visit That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai. Enjoy a traditional Lao dance show this evening. Tomorrow we visit Thongkhankham Market,Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo, Talat Sao and the Buddha Park.

Days 21-22: Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This afternoon we visit the majestic Silver Pagoda, Emerald Buddha and the National Museum. Tomorrow we visit the Apsara Association, where poor children are taught traditional dance and how to play musical instruments, the emotional Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes and enjoy some shopping at the Russian Market.

Day 23: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap and visit the Kravan, Sreah Srang, Banteay Kdei and East Mebon temples before watching the sunset from the summit of Pre Rup Temple.

Day 24: Siem Reap

Drive to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Start at the Southern Gate, continue to the Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. This afternoon visit the magnificent Angkor Wat.

Day 25: Siem Reap

August to February - High water season

Cruise on Tonle Sap and visit a floating village, continue to Ta Keo and Ta Prohm Temple.

March to July - Low water season

Visit Banteay Srei, Ta Keo and the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple.

Days 26-27: Siem Reap to Australia

Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport to board our flight to Australia via Saigon, arriving home the following morning.

Price Guide

From $6,368 per person 27 Days Fully Inclusive
Flying Vietnam Airlines Departing Sydney and Melbourne
From Price Includes Tour cost $5,980, Airline Fuel Surcharge $223 & Tipping $165 (Subject to change with Tipping is split and payable on arrival in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. See Booking Conditions)
Add $200 per person Departing Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra
Add $550 per person Departing Perth
From $980 Single Hotel Supplement
From $75 Single Junk Boat Supplement
From $5,755 Land Only (Saigon to Siem Reap) includes Tipping
Tour
Code
Depart
Date
Return
Date
Price
AUD
Avail

2010

 

 

 

 

V4096

28 Apr

24 May

$6,368

Few 

V4097

12 May

07 Jun

$6,368

Few 

V4098

01 Sep

27 Sep

$6,368

Avail 

V4099

29 Sep

25 Oct

$6,473

Avail 

V40910

13 Oct

08 Nov

$6,368

Avail 

V40911

27 Oct

22 Nov

$6,368

Avail 

2011

       

V4101

26 Jan

21 Feb

$6,548

Avail

V4102*

02 Feb

28 Feb

$6,548

Avail

V4103

16 Feb

14 Mar

$6,548

Avail

V4104

09 Mar

04 Apr

$6,548

Avail

V4105

23 Mar

18 Apr

$6,548

Avail

V4106

27 Apr

23 May

$6,548

Avail

V4107

11 May

06 Jun

$6,548

Avail

*Departure coincides with Tet New Year celebrations and sightseeing may be affected due to public holiday closures.

Important Note: Above prices include Fuel surcharges and tipping of $385 (correct as at 30 October 2009 and subject to change). Please note the Tipping amount of USD140 is payable on arrival in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Though status is regularly updated, availability above is indicative only, not live and hence does not guarantee that space is available on your selected tour when you or your agent calls Wendy Wu Tours to book.  Booking early is the only way to ensure availability of your selected departure date. 

Travel Info

Country Info

Inclusions

  • Return international economy class airfares
  • Tipping and Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change (See Pricing Section)
  • All meals and accommodation
  • All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees to scenic attractions
  • Local National Tour Escort/or Regional Guides for each country with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city
  • Visa fees for Australian passport holders
  • Domestic airport and land taxes
  • Australian, Laos and Vietnamese departure taxes
  • A Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet

Exclusions

  • Cambodian International departure taxes
  • Personal expenditure such as drinks (including at meals), laundry service and souvenirs
  • Arrangements and taxes in Singapore if required
  • Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • Local airport taxes if applicable
  • Compulsory insurance of any kind

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