Classic Indochina Experience 24 days

What's Included

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leaders throuhout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Angkor Thom; Ta Prohm; Angkor Wat; Banteay Srei; Preah Khan; Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda; Cu Chi Tunnels; Tay Ninh - the headquarters of the Cao Dai religion; Po Nagar Cham tower; site of the My Lai Massacre; Hoi An historical sites; China Beach; Marble Mountain; Hai Van Pass; Hue's Citadel and Purple Forbidden City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor Tu Duc's Mausoleum; and Hanoi's One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's House and Temple of Literature.

• Local flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.

• Mekong Delta boat journey and visits to a Cham village, mosque, floating market and fish farm.

• Overnight homestay on Mekong Delta island, on beds in a large communal bedroom.

• Overnight cruise on a traditional boat on Halong Bay with a seafood lunch and dinner (non-seafood also available) and accommodation in twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning.

• Full day boat cruise on the South China Sea off Nha Trang, with a seafood lunch.

• Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by underprivileged local youths training to work in the hospitality industry.

• Lunch at KOTO café in Hanoi – a project providing vocational hospitality training to underprivileged young people.

• Perfume River cruise in Hue.

• Overnight train from Hue to Hanoi in a 'soft sleeper' class compartment accommodating up to four people (with beds, pillow and sheets provided).

• Arrival transfer.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the trip

Mekong Delta Homestay

Explore the waterways of the bustling Mekong Delta, observing the interesting lifestyle of the local people along the shore and on their burbling single-gear, car-engine longtail boats which shoot up and down the river at break-neck speed. Journey towards Vinh Long, where we stay overnight on an island in a local homestay, situated on the waterways and filled with fruit gardens. The house is basic with all beds set up in a large communal room, but the experience is unique and offers great insight into the local way of life.

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

• Boat
• Plane
• Private vehicle
• Sleeper train

Accommodation

• 19 nights Comfortable hotel
• 1 night Basic hotel
• 1 night Overnight train
• 1 night Homestay
• 1 night Boat

Meals

• 22 breakfasts
• 4 lunches
• 2 dinners

Not Included

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, any optional tours and activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up to date information. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

Malaria: There is no vaccination against malaria, which is transmitted by mosquito bites and is a risk in many less-developed tropical areas in Africa and Latin America. Protection against mosquito bites is essential and where the risk is considered high, anti-malarial medications are recommended. Anti-malarial medications should be discussed with experts as there are different medications available and not all medications suit all people or all destinations. Where malaria is considered prevalent in mountainous regions we prefer that trekkers to altitude try to avoid the use of mefloquine (Lariam) if possible.