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Departs: 23 November 2010

Indochina Walking Discovery

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Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are a kaleidoscope of tropical landscapes, colourful cities, fascinating history and delicious cuisine. This 22-day tour starts in Hanoi, Vietnam, one of the most beautiful Indochinese cities. Our journey on an overnight train to the remote Sapa region introduces us to the ethnic hill-tribes on the Chinese border. Sunday markets and day hikes give us time to meet local villagers, school children and farmers. We visit Vietnam’s first national park, Cuc Phuong. Here the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre is your chance to spot macaque, langur, gibbon and loris monkeys. We then spend two nights cruising on Halong Bay, feasting on fresh seafood and admiring the extraordinary limestone formations.

 

Flying to Seim Reap in Cambodia, we explore and walk between the ancient temples including World Heritage listed Angkor Wat.

 

Our final flight brings us to laid-back Luang Pradang, in north central Laos, claimed by UNESCO to be the ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. We venture to the hill top tribes of Ban Xieng and visit the traditional hand-weaving villages along the Mekong River. Here Buddhism permeates every facet of life and change comes slowly.

  • Quote: "What a delightful paradise of idleness this country protects, by the fierce barrier of the stream, against progress and ambition for which it has no need."
  • Quote_Source: Marthe Bassene
  • Highlights:
    • Enjoy the contrasting cities of Hanoi, Siem Reap & Luang Prabang
    • Visit remote & traditional villages of the Sapa region in the north-west of Vietnam and Ban Xieng east of Luang Prabang
    • Cruise the world-famous Halong Bay & the Mekong Delta
    • Walk through ancient ruins of World Heritage listed Angkor Wat
    • Eat, share stories with local families
    • Follow paths frequented by Buddhist and Emperors

  • Dates: 23 November – 14 December 2010 (22 nights)
  • Price:

    Twin share / person (Ex Hanoi, ends Luang Prabang)

    Early Bird: A$6,600 until 26/07/10

    Regular: A$6,900


  • Accommodation: In cities, accommodation will be in quality hotels with private rooms and en suites. In National Parks, we stay in guest houses with simple facilities
  • Rating: Easy to Moderate
  • Rating_Notes: 5–12 km per walking day with some shorter & longer options

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