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Indochine Explorer
Highlights of Vietnam and Laos
plus the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia
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| The French called Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: “ Indochine” |
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Enjoy a classic overnight |
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| The Victoria Resort in Sapa has . . . |
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| . . . wonderful views of the surrounding mountains |
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| Visit the village market in Sapa |
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| Local hilltribes gather here to sell their wares |
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They wear their |
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| Take a jeep trip into the mountains to visit a village and hike among the beautiful rice paddies |
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| Local villagers tending their rice fields |
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The main tour starts Our hotel is seen in |
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| The tomb of Ho Chi Minh |
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| The presidential palace in Hanoi |
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| Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| Board a traditional “junk” vessel to cruise the bay . . . |
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| . . . and see a few of the 1,900 islands it contains |
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| Cruise in comfort and style, with new friends . . . |
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| . . . enjoying good food and spirits, . . . |
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| . . . with plenty of opportunities to swim in paradise |
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| Fly to Laos, landing in the ancient capital of Luang Prabang |
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| Tour the most important sites, temples and palaces |
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| The Temple on Phu Si Hill overlooks the city, with great views at sunset |
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| Enjoy a boat excursion on the Mekong River |
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| Visit the Buddha-filled Pak Ou Caves |
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| Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts |
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| Traveling south, enter a mountainous region with some of the highest limestone formations in Southeast Asia |
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| Vang Vieng is one of the adventure centers in Laos, with rafting, tubing, and caving |
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| Vang Vieng is nestled on a bend of the gentle Nam Song River, with dramatic limestone peaks |
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| In Vientiane, visit the oldest surviving temple, Wat Si Saket, with thousands of miniature Buddhas |
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| The former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaew was built to house the famed Emerald Buddha |
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| See the sacred That Luang Stupa, the most important monument in Laos |
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| The imposing Patuxai Monument is known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph |
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| Enjoy a completely free day to further explore the local culture, . . . |
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| . . . and historic monuments |
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| An optional post-tour takes you to see the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia |
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| Our hotel, the Raffles Grand d’Angkor, is considered by many to be a destination unto itself |
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| Your first view of Angkor Wat will be at sunset . . . |
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| . . . high on a hill overlooking the site, with many monks in attendance |
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| Ta Prohm, one
of the most popular attractions of Angkor, has been left to be swallowed by the jungle |
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| Many of the temples and monuments have grand entrances |
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| Lose yourself in this exotic, ancient world |
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| Come see why this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the world’s great must-see destinations |
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| Enjoy Indochine, a unique feast for the senses, with four distinct Asian flavors |
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