VIETNAM: 11 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Odyssey Including Flights For Two (Standard Package)

Discover Southeast Asia’s mystical landscapes and ancient wonders your way – in 3, 4 or 5 Star style! Return International and Regional Flights for Two with Vietnam Airlines 9 Nights of Accommodation – Choose Between 3, 4 and 5 Star Packages Discover the Very Best of Vietnam and Cambodia with Thrilling Tours and Adventures INCLUSIONS Return International Flights for Two with Vietnam Airlines Departing Melbourne or Sydney 3 Regional Flights with Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi to Danang, Danang to Saigon, Saigon to Siem Reap) 9 Nights of Accommodation – Choose from 3, 4 and 5 Star Packages Below Overnight Halong Bay Cruise Daily Breakfast and More Meals as Specified in the Itinerary All Local Boat and Bike Rentals All Touring Transportation via Private Air Conditioned Coach Entrance Fees and Admission to Vietnam and Cambodia’s Best Attraction Local English Speaking Guides Vietnam Visa Approval Letter CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE 3 Star Standard Hotels Hanoi – Larosa Hanoi Hotel or similar Halong Bay – Oriental Sails or similar Hoi An – Coco River Resort & Spa or similar Saigon – May Flower Hotel or similar Siem Reap – Popular Residence or similar 4 Star Premium Hotels Hanoi – Flower Garden Hotel or similar Halong Bay – Calypso Cruise or similar Hoi An – Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel or similar Saigon – Edenstar Saigon Hotel or similar Siem Reap – Angkor Paradise Hotel or similar 5 Star Luxury Hotels Hanoi – Sheraton Hanoi Hotel or similar Halong Bay – Starlight Cruise or similar Hoi An – Golden Sand Resort & Spa or similar Saigon – Equatorial Hotel Ho Chi Minh City or similar Siem Reap – Somadevi Residence Hotel or similar TRAVEL DATES Available for departure on one of the following dates: 2016 11 November* 2017 5, 19, 31 March* 2, 16, 30 April 4 May 4, 16, 24 June 8, 22, 30 July 5, 14, 28 August 9, 23 September 6, 21 October* 11, 25 November* Book early to secure your preferred dates! *Departures in November, March and October incur a peak season surcharge of $250 per person HOW TO BOOK Once you have selected your favourite option, click on Add to Cart and follow the payment prompts Once you complete your purchase, you will be emailed a confirmation and unique booking code Please follow the instructions on your email to redeem your voucher For any other assistance or enquiries please contact support@kogantravel.com or call us on 1300 517 210. HIGHLIGHTS Vietnam Board a traditional Junk cruise ship to explore the mystical seascape that is Halong Bay – enter beautiful caves, row to nearby islands and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board. Taking a walking tour of quaint riverside town of Hoi An, visiting important landmarks including Hoi An Museum, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Thu Bon River. Embark on an optional boat cruise on the famous Mekong Delta, an incredible water world where boats, houses and markets float upon its mighty waterways. Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cambodia Tap into the very heart and soul of Cambodia by visiting its historical Angkor Temples, intertwined with tropical jungles and shrouded in ancient mystery. Take the optional tour of picturesque Tonle Sap Lake and start your adventure by visiting a floating village, home to a family that raises crocodiles! ITINERARY Day 1: Depart Australia for Hanoi (I/F) Depart Australia for Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. Be welcomed at the airport by your tour guide and head to the city centre for check in at your hotel. Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D) After breakfast, you’ll start the drive through the rice fields of the Red Delta River en route to Halong Bay – one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Embark on your Halong Bay boat cruise, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board and visit the bay’s most beautiful caves by kayak. Savour a delicious dinner on board and stay overnight on the Junk. Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L) Early risers have the opportunity to participate in Tai Chi on the top deck of the junk or simply relax and witness the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi later on in the day. Optional tour: Hanoi street food tour Sampling Hanoi’s tantalising street food is a must during your trip! Street food is cheap but seriously delicious, and provides an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll sample Northern Vietnamese bites including the stuffed pancakes, mouth-watering banh mi, stuffed sticky rice balls and unique egg coffee. Day 4: Hanoi City Tour – Danang (B) This morning, you will explore famous landmarks in Hanoi city including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda) and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Danang. On arrival, meet with your tour guide and transfer to the ancient town of Hoi An. Day 5: Hoi An Walking Tour (B) After breakfast, explore Hoi An’s bustling local market and other attractions with unique architecture including Hoi An Museum, the Old Merchant’s’ House, Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the peaceful Thu Bon River, once Vietnam’s most famous trading port. Optional tour: Hoi An cooking class Your chef will take you on a tour to Hoi An market where you’ll get to experience the thrill of a traditional Vietnamese market and learn about cooking ingredients and spices. Then, head back to the restaurant to start cooking. You’ll prepare and cook your two-course meal under the chef’s guidance and enjoy eating the fruits of your labour once finished! Day 6: Hoi An – Danang – Saigon City Tour (B, L) This morning you’ll leave Hoi An for your flight to Saigon. On arrival, meet with your tour guide and head off on a tour of Saigon including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, War Remnant Museum and Ben Thanh market. Day 7: Saigon – Mekong Delta Optional Tour (B) Today you’ll have some free time to explore Saigon or your can take the optional tour of the Mekong Delta. Optional tour: Mekong Delta (lunch) Start your Mekong Delta tour by embarking on a cruise of Ben Tre River, one of tributaries of the Mekong river. Keep at eye open for lively activities along the river and locals going about their daily lives. Stop at a brickwork to learn how to make bricks in traditional style by printing and baking, then visit one of the many coconut processing workshops located along the canal. Head deeper into one of the river’s villages to visit a family hard at work making sleep mats, before jumping on a motor cart or bike to explore nearby rice fields and vegetable plains where you’ll learn about tropical culture from locals. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. In the afternoon, take a rowing-boat along Water Palm Creek and board the boat back to Hung Vuong Pier where your transport is waiting to take you back to Saigon. Day 8: Saigon – Siem Reap (B) Today you’ll have a free morning to explore Saigon before you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, meet with your tour guide and check in to your hotel. Optional tour: Cu Chi Tunnels Discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Once upon a time, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction providing visitors with a unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the U.S and Vietnam War. Day 9: Siem Reap (B) Today, you will have a full day to explore the mystical Angkor temples. The temples are the perfect fusion of creative ambition and spiritual devotion. They’re without question some of the most amazing manmade monuments in the world. Next stop will be the ancient Ta Prohm Monastery where immense tree life and branches have taken root in the stones – hence the nickname ‘Jungle Temple’. Find some splendid sculptured Devatas and an atmosphere that is truly unique. Visit Angkor Thom and the famous Bayon of the 12th and 13th centuries, dedicated to Buddhism and consisting of 54 gigantic towers featuring 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Elephant Terrace. Day 10: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake Optional Tour – Depart for home (B) Enjoy a day at leisure or take the optional tour of Tonle Sap Lake. Later, return to Siem Reap airport for you departure flight back home to Australia. Optional tour: Tonle Sap Lake Start your trip by visiting Kampong Khleang, a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake. The houses on the lake stand on stilts and offer breathtaking views of floodplains, rice fields and water vistas as far as the eye can see. Walk through the village and meet with its locals and a family who raises crocodiles! Day 11: Touch Down in Australia (B) Arrive back home in Australia today. B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner I/F = In Flight FINE PRINT Buying and Booking: Buy now – limited time offer! Top Tip: Book early to secure your preferred dates! 14 day booking guarantee – if you can’t book your preferred dates within 14 days we will refund you in full. See T&Cs here Bookings are non refundable once your travel dates are confirmed Peak Season Surcharge: Departures in November, March and October incur a peak season surcharge of $250 per person Alternate Departure Point Surcharges: Flights are available from outside of Sydney and Melbourne at an additional cost Domestic flights from Brisbane/Adelaide/Canberra incur a surcharge of $400 per person Domestic flights from Perth or New Zealand incur a surcharge of $600 per person Arrive Early / Stay Behind Surcharge: Early arrivals and staying behind may be permitted for an extra cost of $150 per person plus any applicable difference in airfare and/or taxes. Accommodation not included No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after your air tickets have been issued Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Single Supplement Surcharge A single supplement surcharge applies to those wishing to travel alone: Standard package: $445 Premium package: $559 Luxury package: $1259 Contact Kogan Travel on 1300 517 210 for more information General: Flight upgrades may be available on request. Availability and pricing can be confirmed once your booking has been made Package Excludes: Vietnam visa – US $25 per person for a single entry Cambodia visa – US $30 per person for a single entry Personal expenses Travel insurance – strongly recommended Tour tipping – approx. $100 per person Compensation for costs incurred from flight delays or cancellations Travel Advice: For the latest travel advice for your holiday please visit www.smartraveller.gov.au Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip overseas A visa may be required for your destination or any countries you are transiting. It is your responsibility to ensure you obtain a valid visa. Please visit http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ to assist you with any requirements. For information about how we calculate the savings and values of our deals, click here Want to know more about this tour provider? Check out www.asiavacationgroup.com.au for more information Click here for Kogan Travel FAQs