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12-Nights Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat - Luxury Small Group Journeys from $11,575
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1501120
Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat
Immerse yourself in the historical, cultural and culinary treasures of four countries — Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand — on a single, comprehensive journey through Southeast Asia that includes watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat.
12 nights from $11,575 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat
Day 1 Hanoi, Vietnam
Arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and transfer to your colonial-style hotel.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Meals:
Day 2 Hanoi
Hanoi is the country’s cultural heart, bearing traces of centuries of changing dynasties. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s house, a simple structure that served as home to the revolutionary guerrilla leader. After lunch, visit the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison, where American prisoners of war were once confined, and hear from a war veteran about his firsthand experiences. Ride Like a Local by cyclo through the city’s Old Quarter. This evening, gather with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Ha Long Bay
Travel to the shores of the Gulf of Tonkin, where you board ‘Orchid’ for a cruise of picturesque Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Relax on deck as ‘Orchid’ snakes its way past countless islets, their striking karst outcrops rising dramatically from the emerald waters. Disembark on Cat Ba Island and discover Trung Trang Cave’s intricate features, formed over millennia. Back on board ‘Orchid,’ view the sunset framed against the Gulf of Tonkin shoreline, followed by dinner aboard.
Orchid
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City
Greet the day on deck with sunrise tai chi overlooking the bay. Set out for an early morning kayak excursion among the towering limestone pinnacles. Return for brunch on board as ‘Orchid’ sails home to port. Back on terra firma, proceed to Hang Kenh Temple in Hai Phong and take in a local water puppet show. Later, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon, where you settle in at your hotel.
The Reverie Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City
Recently experiencing a resurgence of art and culture, Ho Chi Minh City is a lively, evocative hub of activity. Rise early for a carefully curated, A&K-exclusive experience that starts with a cyclo ride through the streets as the city slowly comes to life. Stroll through Tao Dan Park, a neighborhood gathering place, and then enjoy specialty Vietnamese coffee at a local shop. Continue along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street to visit a little-known, hard-to-find war-era weapons bunker. Round out your morning exploration of local life by sampling some of the city’s most sensational pho at one of its most popular restaurants. Return to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure. At lunch, participate in a Chef’s Table experience where you try your hand at making banh xeo, a savory Vietnamese pancake. This afternoon, view examples of the city’s colonial legacy, including Reunification Palace and the Central Post Office, and then explore a Cao Dai temple to get in touch with southern Vietnam’s spiritual side. Tonight, gather for dinner at a local culinary hot spot.
The Reverie Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City
Today, venture outside of the city to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, learning how this vast subterranean network was used to conceal and support a stealthy underground fighting force. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Visit the War Remnants Museum to view photographs from Bunyo Ishikawa, a Vietnam War photojournalist, followed by a walking tour of a historic neighborhood.
Explore the City’s Bustling Culinary Scene, sampling traditional dishes prepared by local street-food vendors.
Cycle the Countryside around the Cu Chi Tunnels, passing through local villages to observe daily life.
Return to your hotel, where the rest of your afternoon and evening are at leisure.
The Reverie Saigon
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fly to Siem Reap, the town nearest to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. Begin your exploration at Ta Prohm, where the roots of great trees seem to have spilled over the roof of this iconic stone temple. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Raffles Grand Hotel D'angkor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Siem Reap
Today, explore a less-visited temple: Banteay Srei, known as the “Citadel of Women.” Learn about the essential work of the Cambodia Clean Water Project, an Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy project that builds wells in local rural communities. Next, visit Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer kingdom, and Bayon, with its carved stone faces — bearing beguiling smiles — of gods, goddesses and other beings from mythology. This evening, cruise by gondola on the tranquil Angkor Thom moat while sipping a cool drink on a Scenic Sundowner.
Raffles Grand Hotel D'angkor
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Siem Reap
Rise early to experience the incomparable serenity and inspiration of watching the sun rise over mystical Angkor Wat before exploring the vast temple complex with a local expert. Return to your hotel for breakfast and time to relax. After lunch at a local restaurant, fly to Luang Prabang.
La Résidence Phou Vao, A Belmond Hotel, Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Luang Prabang, Laos
Step back in time for a day as you explore charming Luang Prabang and its tranquil streets. Begin with a visit to the National Museum, once a royal palace. Then, follow quiet back lanes to the beautiful Heuan Chan Heritage House. After a refreshing tea in the gardens, proceed to the enchanting Wat Xieng Thong, a Buddhist Temple noted for its “Tree of Life” wall mosaic, and then visit Wat Khili. Later, join your fellow guests for a relaxing sunset cruise along the tranquil and iconic Mekong River before dinner.
La Résidence Phou Vao, A Belmond Hotel, Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Luang Prabang
Rise very early to give alms to Buddhist monks, putting you in touch with the local culture and community. Return to your hotel with some time to relax and pack. After lunch, join locals in their home for a baci ceremony — a good-luck ritual for a safe journey that is part of the local culture — before flying to Bangkok.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok At Chao Phraya River
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 Bangkok, Thailand
Visit the sprawling Grand Palace, a complex that is the historic Siamese court and home to Thailand’s most important shrine, the green-jade Emerald Buddha. Continue by tuk-tuk to the 150-foot-long reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Your afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, gather with your fellow guests for a farewell dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok At Chao Phraya River
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 Bangkok
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart for home.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Sunrise Travel Center
2150 Route 35 Suite 250
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
USA
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