Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

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A 17 day trip to Cambodia Thailand Vietnam provided by Gap Adventures
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Hanoi, Halong Bay boat trip, Hue, Hai Van Pass, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta boat tour, Phnom Penh, Tuol Sleng and 'Killing Fields', Siem Reap, Angkor Wat Temple complex, Bangkok

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Activities: 
Boating & Sailing
Cultural Activities
History & Archaeology
Spectacular Scenery

Detailed Description

Discover the heart and soul of Indochina by cruising the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, watching sunsets over the Mekong River and shopping along the lovely boulevards of Hanoi. Get up close with history in Vietnam's imperial capital, be moved by Cambodia's Killing Fields and experience the unbelievable splendour that is Angkor.

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi at any time.

Day 2-3 Halong Bay (2B,1L,1D)
Dramatic limestone karst formations rise from crystal waters - according to legend, they were formed as a dragon descended to the sea.

Day 4 Hue
Once the Imperial capital, Hue is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Vietnam, scattered with the tombs of emperors and timeless temples.

Day 5-7 Hoi An (3B)
Celebrate the rich trading heritage of Hoi An with its fabulous markets, galleries, tailor shops, craft stalls and restaurants.

Day 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Begun as a Khmer trading and fishing port, today the 'Pearl of the Orient' is Vietnam's foremost commercial and industrial centre. Discover the hidden eating, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment secrets in this world-class city.

Day 10 Mekong Delta Day Trip (B)
The lush green serpentine waterways of the Mekong Delta are a thriving centre of cottage industries, floating markets and fertile orchards.

Day 11-12 Phnom Penh (2B)
Visit this pleasant riverside city of cafes, shady streets and thriving markets full of vibrant textiles and curios.

Day 13-15 Siem Reap (2B)
Home to one of Asia's most incredible sites, Angkor Wat is a tantalizing blend of Hindu and Buddhist art and architecture.

Day 16 Bangkok (B)
From countryside to expressway, arrive in Bangkok and spend the night enjoying a final drink and a farewell meal with your new-found friends.

Day 17 Depart Bangkok (B)