Unique Indochina Products Presentation
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Unique Indochina Products Presentation
Unique Indochina Products Presentation • • • • Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Essence of Vietnam and Laos 16D/15N Essence of Indochina (19D/18N) Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Overview See the very best of Vietnam in just 14 days — a greatest-hits tour of this fascinating country. Starting from Hanoi in the north you will see ethnic minorities in Sapa, cruise the waters of Halong Bay, and visit the charming town of Hoi An a UNESCO heritage site. Down south, discover the story of Saigon, squeeze into the Cu Chi Tunnels and end your tour with exciting activities in the Mekong Delta. General Day-to-day Itinerary • Day 1 – Hanoi arrival – Street Eats evening (small group) (D) • Day 2 – Hanoi - Story of Hanoi full day city tour (small group) – Lao Cai (overnight train) (B,L) • Day 3 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Story of Sapa city tour afternoon (B,L) • Day 4 – Sapa – full day off-beaten-path trek in Ta Giang Phin (B,L) • Day 5 – Sapa – Lao Cai overnight train to Hanoi (B) • Day 6 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – L’azalee cruise (private Guide+ transfer) (B, L, D) • Day 7 – Ha Long – Hanoi airport – flight to Danang – Hoi An (B, L) • Day 8 – Hoi An full day city tour (B,L) • Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang airport – flight to Saigon – Story of Saigon city tour afternoon (small group) (B) • Day 10 – Saigon - Cu Chi by river (small group) (B,L) • Day 11 – Saigon - Ben Tre – Le Jarai – Can Tho (private Guide and transfer) (B,L) • Day 12– Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest tour (B,L) • Day 13 – Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ tour around village (AM) - River tour + sunset on Nui Sam (B) • Day 14 – Chau Doc – Saigon (B) 3 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Overview • Package type: FIT daily departure with some join-in small group tours • Package standard: Deluxe (4 star) • Hotels used: Lan Vien hotel (Hanoi), Grand hotel (Saigon), Victoria Hotels and Resorts • Package Inclusions: • All transportations including internal flights within Vietnam • All hotel accommodations (twin-sharing basis) • Most meals • English speaking Tour Guide by region • Package Exclusions: • International flights • Vietnam visa • Personal Travel insurance • Tips and personal expenses 4 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Unique selling points • Rich mix of activities immersing into local cultures as street eats, remote trekking, walking through local villages, hands-on experiences (cooking lesson, mat weaving…) • Many unique & exclusive products to Buffalo Tours: Hanoi Street Eats, Story of Hanoi, Story of Sapa, Ta Giang Phinh trekking, L’Azalée cruise, Saigon City Tour, Cu Chi by Saigon river, Mekong delta Le Jarai cruise, ―Xe loi‖ tour • Great value for money • Daily departure with some join-in small group tours 5 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 1 – Hanoi arrival - Street Eats evening (D) Highlights: Vietnamese street foods. Walk through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter stopping along the way to sample some of the many local delicacies on offer. Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ Day 2 – Hanoi – Story of Hanoi city tour full day – overnight train to Lao Cai/Sapa (B,L) Highlights: Uncle Ho’s presidential palace, the one pillar pagoda, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - an 11th century archaeological site, the famous Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Water puppet show Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ . 6 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 3 – Sapa – Story of Sapa (B,L) Day 4 – Sapa – full day trek Ta Giang Phin (B,L) Highlights: history of Sapa, easy scenery trek, local market, local lives Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/sapa-resort-spa Highlights: off the beaten path trek, local lives, H’mong home visit, pinic lunch Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/saparesort-spa 7 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 5 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Hanoi (overnight train) (B) Accommodation: overnight train (soft sleeper) Day 6 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B,L,D) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: L’azalee cruise http://www.buffalotours.com/Vietnam-Tours/Cruises/LAzaleeHalong-Bay-Cruise-5469.html 8 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 7 – Halong Bay – Hanoi – flight to Danang (B,L) Day 8 – Danang – full day Hoi An city tour (B,L) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/hoian-beach-resort-spa Highlights: walk through ancient town of Hoi An a former port that welcomed Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants between the 16th to 18th centuries, stops at some famous landmarks. Boat trip to visit craft village where local artisans make ceramics Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/hoian-beach-resort-spa 9 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang airport – flight to Saigon – Story of Saigon half day city tour (B) Highlights: Discover the story of Saigon through visits to Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum, to learn about the city’s transition from war-torn Saigon to urban Ho Chi Minh City, and end your day with a sunset speedboat ride along the Saigon River. Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ Day 10 – Saigon – Cu Chi by saigon river (B,L) Highlights: great combination of River and Road transportations. Visit Cu Chi tunnels - an underground city for Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Choice of visit to a traditional rice-paper making home or a local Cricket farm with a chance to taste fried cricket! Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ 10 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 11 – Saigon – Ben Tre – Le Jarai cruise – Can Tho (B,L) Day 12 – Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest (B,L) Highlights: Coconut processing, mat-weaving, ―Xe Loi‖ ride through villages, cooking lesson, relaxing sumptous meal on Le Jarai cruise Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/can-tho-resort Highlights: Cai Rang floating market, Tra Su cajuput forest Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/chau-doc-hotel 11 Essence of Vietnam 14D/13N Highlights Day 13 – Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ morning & River Life tour afternoon (B) Highlights: local mode of transport ―Xe Loi‖, authentic local countryside lives, floating fish house, scenic cruise along Vinh Te canal, sunset on Sam mountain Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/chau-doc-hotel Day 14 – Chau Doc – Saigon – departure (B,L) Highlights: lunch at Le Longanier restaurant 12 Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Overview Discover the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey that will take you through the history and culture of two diverse countries. With the stunning natural landscapes of Halong Bay to the charming riverside town of Hoi An, from the magic of Mekong to the inspiring temples of Angkor, this is an unforgettable journey. General Day-to-day Itinerary • Day 1 – Hanoi arrival – Street Eats evening (small group) (D) • Day 2 – Hanoi - Story of Hanoi full day city tour (small group) – Lao Cai (overnight train) (B,L) • Day 3 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Story of Sapa city tour afternoon (B,L) • Day 4 – Sapa – full day off-beaten-parth trek in Ta Giang Phin (B,L) • Day 5 – Sapa – Lao Cai overnight train to Hanoi (B) • Day 6 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – L’azalee cruise (private Guide+ transfer) (B, L, D) • Day 7 – Ha Long – Hanoi airport – flight to Danang – Hoi An (B, L) • Day 8 – Hoi An full day city tour (B,L) • Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang airport – flight to Saigon – Story of Saigon city tour afternoon (small group) (B) • Day 10 – Saigon - Cu Chi by river (small group) (B,L) • Day 11 – Saigon - Ben Tre – Le Jarai – Can Tho (private Guide and transfer) (B,L) • Day 12– Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest tour (B,L) • Day 13– Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ tour around village (AM) - River tour + sunset on Nui Sam (B) • Day 14– Chau Doc – Saigon – flight to Siem Reap (B,L) • Day 15 – Siem Reap - Temple tour full day (B,L) • Day 16 – Siem Reap - Tonle Sap village tour – Departure (B) 14 Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Overview • Package type: FIT daily departure with some join-in small group tours • Package standard: Deluxe (4 star) • Hotels used: Lan Vien hotel (Hanoi), Grand hotel (Saigon), Victoria Hotels and Resorts • Package INclusions: • All transportations including internal flights within Vietnam and regional flights between Vietnam & Cambodia • All hotel accommodations (twin-sharing basis) • Most meals • English speaking Tour Guide by region • Package EXclusions: • International flights • Vietnam visa • Personal Travel insurance • Tips and personal expenses 15 Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Highlights From Day 1 to Day 14: share the same itinerary with Essence of Vietnam . 16 Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Highlights Day 15 – Siem Reap – full day Temple tour (B,L) Day 16 – Siem Reap – Tonle Sap village tour/Community village tour – Departure (B) Highlights: Angkor complex including Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Accommodation: Victoria Angkor http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotel-in-cambodia Highlights: floating village, local activities on river Accommodation: Victoria Angkor http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotel-in-cambodia 17 Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia 16D/15N Unique selling points • Rich mix of activities immersing into local cultures as street eats, remote trekking, walking through local villages, hands-on experiences (cooking lesson, mat weaving…) • Many unique & exclusive products to Buffalo Tours: Hanoi Street Eats, Story of Hanoi, Story of Sapa, Ta Giang Phinh trekking, L’Azalée cruise, Saigon City Tour, Cu Chi by Saigon river, Mekong delta Le Jarai cruise, ―Xe loi‖ tour • Great value for money • Daily departure with some join-in small group tours 18 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 16D/15N Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Overview From the chaotic pace of Vietnam to the laid-back lifestyle of Laos, explore the highlights of two culturally rich and diverse countries. Feel the pulse of Ho Chi Minh City, the charm of Hoi An and see the ancient imperial capital of Hue. Meet ethnic minorities in Sapa and swim in the jade green waters of Halong Bay, before flying to the temple city of Luang Prabang, where saffron robed monks walk the streets. General Day-to-day Itinerary • Day 1- Saigon arrival • Day 2 – Story of Saigon (PM) (small group) • Day 3 – Saigon - Cu Chi by river (small group) (B,L) • Day 4 – Saigon - Ben Tre – Le Jarai – Can Tho (private Guide and transfer) (B,L) • Day 5– Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su forest (B,L) • Day 6– Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ tour around village (AM) - River tour + sunset on Nui Sam (B) • Day 7– Chau Doc – Can Tho – flight to Hanoi (B) • Day 8 – Hanoi - Story of Hanoi city tour (small group) – Lao Cai (night train) (B,L) • Day 9 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Introduction to Sapa (B,L) • Day 10 – Sapa – full day trek Ta Giang Phin (B,L) • Day 11 – Sapa – Lao Cai - Hanoi (night train) (B) • Day 12 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – L’azalee (private Guide+ transfer) (B, L, D) • Day 13 – Ha Long – Hanoi airport – fly Luang Prabang (B,L) • Day 14 – Luang Prabang - City Tour + Kuang Si (B,L) • Day 15 - Luang Prabang – Alms Giving- Pak Ou Buddha Caves & Night Market tours (B,L) • Day 16 - Luang Prabang – 1 Hour Elephant Riding join-in Tour – Departure (B) 20 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Overview • Package type: FIT daily departure with some join-in small group tours • Package standard: Deluxe (4 star) • Hotels used: Lan Vien hotel (Hanoi), Grand hotel (Saigon), Victoria Hotels and Resorts including Xieng Thong palace (the rest of itineraries) • Package INclusions: • All transportations including internal flights within Vietnam and regional flights between Vietnam & Laos • All hotel accommodations (twin-sharing basis) • Most meals • English speaking Tour Guide by region • Package EXclusions: • International flights • Vietnam visa • Personal Travel insurance • Tips and personal expenses 21 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 1 – Saigon arrival – Story of Saigon half day city tour (B) Highlights: Discover the story of Saigon through visits to Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum, to learn about the city’s transition from war-torn Saigon to urban Ho Chi Minh City, and end your day with a sunset speedboat ride along the Saigon River. Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ Day 2 – Saigon – Cu Chi by Saigon river (B,L) Highlights: great combination of River and Road transportations. Visit Cu Chi tunnels - an underground city for Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Choice of visit to a traditional rice-paper making home or a local Cricket farm with a chance to taste fried cricket! Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ 22 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 3 – Saigon – Ben Tre – Le Jarai cruise – Can Tho (B,L) Day 4 – Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest (B,L) Highlights: Coconut processing, mat-weaving, ―Xe Loi‖ ride through villages, cooking lesson, relaxing sumptous meal on Le Jarai cruise Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/can-tho-resort Highlights: Cai Rang floating market, Tra Su cajuput forest Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/chaudoc-hotel 23 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 5 – Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ morning & River Life tour afternoon (B) Highlights: local mode of transport ―Xe Loi‖, authentic local countryside lives, floating fish house, scenic cruise along Vinh Te canal, sunset on Sam mountain Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/chau-doc-hotel Day 6 – Chau Doc – Can Tho – flight to Hanoi (B) Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ 24 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 7 – Hanoi – Story of Hanoi city tour full day – overnight train to Lao Cai/Sapa (B,L) Highlights: Uncle Ho’s presidential palace, the one pillar pagoda, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - an 11th century archaeological site, the famous Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Water puppet show Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ Day 8 – Sapa – Story of Sapa (B,L) Highlights: history of Sapa, easy scenery trek, local market, local lives Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/sapa-resort-spa . 25 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 9 – Sapa – full day trek Ta Giang Phin (B,L) Day 10 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Hanoi (overnight train) (B) Highlights: off the beaten path trek, local lives, H’mong home visit, pinic lunch Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/sapa-resort-spa Accommodation: overnight train (soft sleeper) 26 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 11 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B,L,D) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: L’azalee cruise http://www.buffalotours.com/VietnamTours/Cruises/LAzalee-Halong-Bay-Cruise-5469.html Day 12 – Halong Bay – Hanoi – flight to Luang Prabang (B,L) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: Xieng Thong Palace http://www.xiengthongpalace.com/ 27 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 13 – Luang Prabang – city tour + Kuang Si waterfall (B,L) Highlights: See remarkable Wat Xieng Thong, the temple of the golden city, as well as the gilded carved façade of Wat Mai. Visit the National Museum in the former Royal Palace, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center Accommodation: Xieng Thong Palace http://www.xiengthongpalace.com/ Day 14 – Luang Prabang – Alms Giving- Pak Ou Buddha Caves & Night Market tours (B,L) Highlights: Join the traditional Lao rite of giving alms to the monks. Every morning, 300+ monks file through the city silently collecting alms. It’s an amazing sight. Cruise the Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot, the local people have brought images of the Buddha to place here—by now there are thousands. Accommodation: Xieng Thong Palace http://www.xiengthongpalace.com/ 28 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Highlights Day 15 – Luang Prabang – 1 hour elephant ride – Departure (B) Highlights: elephant ride 29 Essence of Vietnam and Laos 15D/14N Unique selling points • Rich mix of activities immersing into local cultures as street eats, remote trekking, walking through local villages, hands-on experiences (cooking lesson, mat weaving…) • Many unique & exclusive products to Buffalo Tours: Hanoi Street Eats, Story of Hanoi, Story of Sapa, Ta Giang Phinh trekking, L’Azalée cruise, Saigon City Tour, Cu Chi by Saigon river, Mekong delta Le Jarai cruise, ―Xe loi‖ tour • Great value for money • Daily departure with some join-in small group tours 30 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Overview Experience a 19-day Highlights Indochina tour that encompasses the very best of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Travel south through Vietnam fromHanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, before crossing into Cambodia to discover the majestic Angkor Wat complex and the capital Phnom Penh. The trip ends in magical Laos with stays in laid-back Vientiane and Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of this former French colony. General Day-to-day Itinerary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Day 1 – Hanoi arrival – Street Eats evening (small group) (D) Day 2 – Hanoi - Story of Hanoi full day city tour (small group) – Lao Cai (overnight train) (B,L) Day 3 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Story of Sapa city tour afternoon (B,L) Day 4 – Sapa – full day off-beaten-parth trek in Ta Giang Phin (B,L) Day 5 – Sapa – Lao Cai overnight train to Hanoi (B) Day 6 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – L’azalee cruise (private Guide+ transfer) (B, L, D) Day 7 – Ha Long – Hanoi airport – flight to Danang – Hoi An (B, L) Day 8 – Hoi An full day city tour (B,L) Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang airport – flight to Saigon – Story of Saigon city tour afternoon (small group) (B) Day 10 – Saigon - Cu Chi by river (small group) (B,L) Day 11 – Saigon - Ben Tre – Le Jarai – Can Tho (private Guide and transfer) (B,L) Day 12– Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest tour (B,L) Day 13– Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ tour around village (AM) - River tour + sunset on Nui Sam (B) Day 14– Chau Doc – Saigon – flight to Siem Reap (B,L) Day 15 – Siem Reap - Temple tour full day (B,L) Day 16 – Siem Reap - Tonle Sap village tour – flight to Luang Prabang (B) Day 17 – Luang Prabang - City Tour + Kuang Si (B,L) Day 18 - Luang Prabang – Alms Giving- Pak Ou Buddha Caves & Night Market tours (B,L) Day 19 - Luang Prabang – 1 Hour Elephant Riding_Join in Tour – Departure (B) 32 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Overview • Package type: FIT daily departure with some join-in small group tours • Package standard: Deluxe (4 star) • Hotels used: Lan Vien hotel (Hanoi), Grand hotel (Saigon), Victoria Hotels and Resorts including Xieng Thong palace (the rest of itineraries) • Package INclusions: • All transportations including internal flights within Vietnam and regional flights between Vietnam & Cambodia & Laos • All hotel accommodations (twin-sharing basis) • Most meals • English speaking Tour Guide by region • Package EXclusions: • International flights • Vietnam visa • Personal Travel insurance • Tips and personal expenses 33 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 1 – Hanoi arrival - Street Eats evening (D) Highlights: Vietnamese street foods. Walk through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter stopping along the way to sample some of the many local delicacies on offer. Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ Day 2 – Hanoi – Story of Hanoi city tour full day – overnight train to Lao Cai/Sapa (B,L) Highlights: Uncle Ho’s presidential palace, the one pillar pagoda, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - an 11th century archaeological site, the famous Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Water puppet show Accommodation: Lan Vien hotel http://lanvienhotel.com.vn/ . 34 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 3 – Sapa – Story of Sapa (B,L) Day 4 – Sapa – full day trek Ta Giang Phin (B,L) Highlights: history of Sapa, easy scenery trek, local market, local lives Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/sapa-resort-spa Highlights: off the beaten path trek, local lives, H’mong home visit, pinic lunch Accommodation: Victoria Sapa http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/saparesort-spa 35 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 5 – Lao Cai - Sapa – Hanoi (overnight train) (B) Accommodation: overnight train (soft sleeper) Day 6 – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B,L,D) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: L’azalee cruise http://www.buffalotours.com/Vietnam-Tours/Cruises/LAzaleeHalong-Bay-Cruise-5469.html 36 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 7 – Halong Bay – Hanoi – flight to Danang (B,L) Day 8 – Danang – full day Hoi An city tour (B,L) Highlights: Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site. L’Azalée cruise - a traditional wooden junk. Visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up out of the water. Travel by tender to see caves, go fishing or even a spot of swimming. Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/hoian-beach-resort-spa Highlights: walk through ancient town of Hoi An a former port that welcomed Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants between the 16th to 18th centuries, stops at some famous landmarks. Boat trip to visit craft village where local artisans make ceramics Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-viet-nam/hoian-beach-resort-spa 37 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang airport – flight to Saigon – Story of Saigon half day city tour (B) Highlights: Discover the story of Saigon through visits to Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum, to learn about the city’s transition from war-torn Saigon to urban Ho Chi Minh City, and end your day with a sunset speedboat ride along the Saigon River. Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ Day 10 – Saigon – Cu Chi by saigon river (B,L) Highlights: great combination of River and Road transportations. Visit Cu Chi tunnels - an underground city for Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Choice of visit to a traditional rice-paper making home or a local Cricket farm with a chance to taste fried cricket! Accommodation: Grand hotel http://www.grandhotel.vn/ 38 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 11 – Saigon – Ben Tre – Le Jarai cruise – Can Tho (B,L) Day 12 – Can Tho – floating market – Chau Doc – Tra Su cajuput forest (B,L) Highlights: Coconut processing, mat-weaving, ―Xe Loi‖ ride through villages, cooking lesson, relaxing sumptous meal on Le Jarai cruise Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/can-tho-resort Highlights: Cai Rang floating market, Tra Su cajuput forest Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/chau-doc-hotel 39 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 13 – Chau Doc – ―Xe Loi‖ morning & River Life tour afternoon (B) Day 14 – Chau Doc – Saigon – flight to Siem Reap (B,L) Highlights: local mode of transport ―Xe Loi‖, authentic local countryside lives, floating fish house, scenic cruise along Vinh Te canal, sunset on Sam mountain Accommodation: Victoria Chau Doc http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotels-in-vietnam/chau-doc-hotel Highlights: lunch at Le Longanier restaurant 40 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 15 – Siem Reap – full day Temple tour (B,L) Highlights: Angkor complex including Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Accommodation: Victoria Angkor http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotel-in-cambodia Day 16 – Siem Reap – Tonle Sap tour/Community village tour – Departure (B) village Highlights: floating village, local activities on river Accommodation: Victoria Angkor http://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/our-hotel-in-cambodia 41 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 17 – Luang Prabang – city tour + Kuang Si waterfall (B,L) Day 18 – Luang Prabang – Alms Giving- Pak Ou Buddha Caves & Night Market tours (B,L) Highlights: See remarkable Wat Xieng Thong, the temple of the golden city, as well as the gilded carved façade of Wat Mai. Visit the National Museum in the former Royal Palace, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center Accommodation: Xieng Thong Palace http://www.xiengthongpalace.com/ Highlights: Join the traditional Lao rite of giving alms to the monks. Every morning, 300+ monks file through the city silently collecting alms. It’s an amazing sight. Cruise the Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot, the local people have brought images of the Buddha to place here—by now there are thousands. Accommodation: Xieng Thong Palace http://www.xiengthongpalace.com/ 42 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Highlights Day 19 – Luang Prabang – 1 hour elephant ride – Departure (B) Highlights: elephant ride 43 Essence of Indochina 19D/18N Unique selling points • Rich mix of activities immersing into local cultures as street eats, remote trekking, walking through local villages, hands-on experiences (cooking lesson, mat weaving…) • Many unique & exclusive products to Buffalo Tours: Hanoi Street Eats, Story of Hanoi, Story of Sapa, Ta Giang Phinh trekking, L’Azalée cruise, Saigon City Tour, Cu Chi by Saigon river, Mekong delta Le Jarai cruise, ―Xe loi‖ tour • Great value for money • Daily departure with some join-in small group tours 44