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Itinerary
for Cambodia & South Vietnam Adventure Tour - October 2010
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Included meals are indicated as B =
Breakfast, L =Lunch, D = Dinner |
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| 10.10.10 |
Depart Sydney at
12.20pm on SQ 232, arriving in Singapore at 5.40pm (this flight is
usually operated by the A380 Super Jumbo).
Transfer to the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel in central Singapore.
Depart Brisbane at 11.45pm on SQ 246, arriving in Singapore at 5.50am
the next morning.
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11.10.10
(L/D) |
Depart Melbourne
at 1.05am (check in by 11.00pm on 10.10.10) on SQ 218, arriving in
Singapore at 6.00am.
Sydney passengers will be transferred back to Singapore International
Airport.
All passengers depart Singapore at 8.15am on Silk Air MI 601, arriving
in Phnom Penh at 9.15am.
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh you will be met and transferred to your
hotel.
Free time and lunch is at the hotel.
In the afternoon you will visit the Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda and
the National Museum. Dinner is at Tonle Basac Restaurant.
Accommodation: Juliana Hotel. |
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12.10.10
(B/L/D) |
Phnom Penh
After breakfast you will visit the Genocide Museum "Tuol Sleng" and the
Killing Field "Cheung Ek". Lunch is at the hotel.
In the afternoon you will visit Phsar Tuol Tumpoung (Russian market),
Wat Phnom Hill and enjoy a sunset cruise for 1 hour on Chaktomuk River.
Dinner is at the hotel.
Accommodation: Juliana Hotel. |
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13.10.10
(B/L/D) |
Phonm Penh - Battambang
After breakfast you drive to Battambang province by National Road No.5
(291km). Lunch is at a city restaurant. Arrive around noon at hotel for
check-in.
After lunch you visit the Prasat Banon, Ek Phnom and Wat Kdol. Dinner
is at the hotel.
Accommodation: Stung Sanke Hotel. |
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14.10.10
(B/L/D) |
Battambang
After breakfast you take a morning excursion to Prasat Snoeng and
Prasat Phnom Sampev. Lunch is at a city restaurant.
In the afternoon you take a bamboo train (local fabrication moved by
motor for small distance transfer 10-20km to village located along
railway). Dinner is at a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Stung Sanke Hotel. |
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15.10.10
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Battambang - Siem Reap
After breakfast you take a speed boat to Siem Reap (without guide).
Boxed lunch on board. Upon arrival in Siem Reap around noon, you will
be transferred to your hotel. You will then visit the South Gate of
Angkor Thom, famous Bayon, Bapuon, Terrace of Elephants and Leper King
and Phimean Akas Temple. Dinner is at the hotel.
Accommodation: Aspara Holiday Hotel. |
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16.10.10
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Siem Reap
After breakfast you will explore the World Heritage "Angkor Wat
Temple". Lunch is at the hotel.
In the afternoon you visit Kravan, Neak Poan and Preah Khan Temple and
view sunset from atop of Phnom Bakheng Hill. Dinner is at a city
restaurant with a dance show.
Accommodation: Aspara Holiday Hotel. |
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17.10.10
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Siem Reap
After breakfast you take an excursion to charming Banteay Srei and
Banteay Samre Temple. Lunch is at a city restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Gate of the Death, Spean Thma, Ta Keo,
jungle Ta Prohm, Terrace of Sras Srang and Prasat Kravan. Dinner is at
a city restaurant. You will take a traditional Khmer foot massage for 1
hour in the city.
Accommodation: Aspara Holiday Hotel. |
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18.10.10
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Siem Reap
After breakfast you visit Rolous Temple Group inclusive of Lolei,
Preah Ko and Bakong Temples. Lunch is at a city restaurant.
In the afternoon you take an excursion by boat on Tonle Sap Lake -
Great Lake of Cambodia and one of the world's richest fish lakes where
you will visit fishing and floating villages. Dinner is at a city
restaurant.
Accommodation: Aspara Holiday Hotel. |
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19.10.10
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Siem
Reap - Kampong Thom
After breakfast you drive to
Kampong Thom province via National Road No.6 (146km). Lunch is at a
city restaurant en-route.
In the afternoon you visit the group of Sambo Prei Kuk Temples. Dinner
is at a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Arunras Hotel. |
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20.10.10
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Kampong Thom - Kampong Cham
After breakfast you drive to Kampong Cham province (152km). On the way
you stop by and visit the Kuhak Nokor Temple which was built in 11th
century and Prasat Wat Prasat Temple. Arrive at Kampong Cham town at
noon time. Transfer to hotel and check in. Lunch is at a city
restaurant.
In the afternoon you visit Nokor Bachey Temple which was built in the
middle of 11th century. After this you will visit Phnom Pros Phom Srey
(Male and Female Mountains). Dinner is at a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Monoram VIP Hotel. |
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21.10.10
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Kampong Cham - Kratie
After breakfast, continue to Kratie province - Home of Irrawaddy Mekong
River Dolphin via National Road No.7 (216km). Arrive at Kratie town at
noon and transfer to your hotel. Lunch is at a city restaurant.
In the afternoon you visit Wat Sarsar Muoy Roy (100 columns Pagoda)
which was built since Chenla era in a city named Sampopura. You then
visit the rare Irrawaddy River Dolphin - the world endangered
fresh water mammal at Kampi. Dinner is a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Oudam Sambatii Hotel. |
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22.10.10
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Kratie - Stung Treng
After breakfast, continue to Stung Treng via old national
Road No.7 (141km). Along the road, we visit the ancient houses and
villages of hill tribe people. Arrive at noon and transfer to your
hotel to check in.
After check in you transfer to the pier and take traditional boat to
visit Thala Barivat, pre-Angkorian Temple by crossing Sekong and Mekong
Rivers. There you will find Preah Kor Temple, constructed in the late
7th and early 8th centuries. Lunch and dinner is at a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Golden River Hotel. |
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23.10.10
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Stung Treng - Rattanakiri
After breakfast you continue to Rattanakiri (151km). Around 10km before
reaching provincial town, you have a visit to Teun village which is the
Kreung tribe minority village. Arrive at Banlung (provincial town of
Rattanakiri) at lunch time and transfer to your hotel for check in.
After you visit the Yeak Laom Lake, the former volcanic eruption around
4,000 years ago with 50m depth where we can relax, swim and enjoy a
panoramic view. Lastly visit Eysei Patamak Mountain landscape from
atop. Lunch and dinner is at a city restaurant.
Accommodation: Lodge De Terres Rouges Hotel. |
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24.10.10
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Rattanakiri
After breakfast you continue to Andoung Meas district. On the way you
visit Pha Oh and Malik - Charai hill tribe villages. Arrive there
at noon. Take a traditional boat trip along Se San River to visit
Charai ethnic graves in the forest. On the waterway back, we embark and
visit another Tumpun hill tribe village. Arrive at pier and drive back
to town. On the way you visit the gem mining zone and Phnom Village to
see hill tribe people weaving handicraft. Lunch (picnic on the island
along Se San River). Dinner is at the hotel.
Accommodation: Lodge De Terres Rouges Hotel. |
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25.10.10
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Rattanakiri - Ban Me Thuot (Vietnam)
After breakfast you transfer to Oyadav - Le Thanh
International Border (Cambodia - Vietnam border) by National Road No.78
(70km). Upon arrival at the border gate proceed through the Vietnamese
immigration and customs and meet the Vietnamese Tour Guide. You drive
to the town of Pleiku with an interesting visit to a village of Jarai
people who have been well known for their colourful culture, especially
the graveyard with its statues. You have time to stroll around to
explore their customs and culture especially the Wooden Statues of the
graveyard. Lunch in in Pleiku.
After lunch you take a beautiful drive through coffee, pepper, teak
plantations to Ban Me Thuot with a stop along the way to visit Phu
Cuong Waterfall. Arrive in Ban Me Thuot late afternoon. In the evening
attend a performance of ethnic dances, songs and gong music in a nearby
village (or in the hotel, it depends on the local authority) and join
the villagers in drinking local wine (if you are game!). Dinner is at
the hotel.
Accommodation: Damsan Hotel. |
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26.10.10
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Ban Me Thuot - Dalat
In the morning you visit an EDE hill tribe village and try coffee in
Ban Me Thuot, which is considered the coffee capital of Vietnam, then
transfer to Lak Lake, there we'll take a scenic boat ride in a
traditional dug-out canoe and have a 45 minute elephant ride through
the interesting countryside. Lunch in the village then drive through to
beautiful, wonderful Dalat a cool mountain resort. Its lakes,
waterfall, evergreen forest and gardens make Dalat one of the most
enjoyable places in Vietnam. Dinner is at a nice restaurant in town.
Accommodation: Hoang Anh Resort. |
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27.10.10
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Dalat
A short drive to the cable car station for a 15 minute ride with a
beautiful view overlooking the pine forest, vegetable gardens, the city
of Dalat. Next you visit the Crazy House, Valley of Love, then to a
nice embroidery workshop. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Leave the
hotel late afternoon for Lat village (12kms from town) to visit the
local ethnic minorities and enjoy a 1 hour interesting dance and gong
show. Dinner is at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hoang Anh Resort. |
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28.10.10
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Dalat - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Depart Dalat for Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and most important
commercial city of Vietnam. You take another beautiful drive through
coffee, tea and rubber plantations. A late lunch in Saigon then check
into your hotel. After check-in you take a short walking tour passing
the Opera House, City Hall, Central Post Office and Notre Dame
Cathedral to orientate the city. Evening is at leisure.
Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel. |
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29.10.10
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Saigon - Optional tour to My Tho (Mekong)
The day is at leisure.
Optional full day Mekong Delta Tour (including lunch). (we have made
this tour optional as clients who have been to Vietnam previously
probably would have already done this tour)
An unforgettable day trip into the Mekong Delta. A drive through a new
part of Saigon to get on Highway 1 to My Tho. Arrive My Tho, enjoy a
boat trip on the Mekong River, stopping at an island to visit fruit
orchids and taste some fruit. Continue on small sampans through the
canals to see more local life and a ride on a horse carriage,
traditional transport of people on the island in the old day, visit to
a coconut workshop. After the boat trip visit Vinh Trang, a historical
Pagoda in My Tho. Lunch at a bee keeping farm. Return to Ho Chi Minh
late afternoon.
Price: $56.00
Farewell dinner at a nice local restaurant.
Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel. |
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30.10.10
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Saigon - Singapore - Melbourne
Morning is at leisure. For lunch you have Pho (traditional noodle soup)
and spring rolls at PHO 2000, where Bill Clinton and his daughter had
lunch whilst visiting Vietnam in 2000. After lunch visit the former
Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace) and the War Museum and a
drive around China Town before being transferred to Saigon Airport.
Depart Saigon at 7.45pm on SQ 185, arriving in Singapore at 10.40pm.
Melbourne passengers depart Singapore at 11.35pm on SQ 237, arriving in
Melbourne at 9.55am (31.10.10) |
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Singapore - Brisbane & Sydney
Brisbane passengers depart Singapore at 12.10am on SQ 255, arriving in
Brisbane at 9.45am.
Sydney passengers depart Singapore at 12.25am on SQ 231, arriving in
Sydney at 9.55am. |