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MONOGRAMS 2010: SOUTHEAST ASIA & MEKONG RIVER CRUISE (IAMB)
15 days incl. air, or 14 days from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
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American breakfast (B) daily, 7 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D); Local Host service in each city; Purser on cruise; city maps; map of Angkor ruins in Siem Reap; sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
HOTELS
Bangkok: Majestic Grande HotelLocation: In the heart of Bangkok and within walking distance to public transit, shopping, and entertainment.Amenities & Services: The hotel features two restaurants, coffee shop, outdoor pool, fitness center, currency exchange, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, in-room safe, cable TV, Wi-Fi Internet access, coffee/tea maker, minibar, and hairdryer in room.Siem Reap: Steung Siem Reap HotelLocation: Ideally located in the heart of the old French Quarter and just steps away from the old market and many restaurants.Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, indoor pool, spa, fitness center, laundry service, and room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, in-room safe, minibar, satellite TV, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, and hairdryer in bathroom.Mekong River Cruise: Pandaw CruisesSailing on a Pandaw vessel is essentially an outdoor experience as staterooms open to the outside and the promenade deck and observation deck offer great panoramic views. The spacious staterooms, finished in brass and teak, are 168 square feet and feature a private bathroom with shower. There is no TV, Internet, or phone, as you will spend most of your time outside. There is a 24-hour bar on the Sun Deck. Dining on board features a choice of local cuisine and exotic foods (Western alternatives available). Breakfast and lunch are buffets and dinner is served at tables.Ho Chi Minh City: Palace HotelLocation: Centrally located on popular Hguyen Hue Boulevard within a short walk to the Saigon River and the Dong Khoi shopping area.Amenities & Services: The hotel features two restaurants, bar, rooftop pool, spa, fitness center, currency exchange, and 24-hour room service. Rooms feature air-conditioning, in-room safe, coffee/tea maker, high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, minibar, and hairdryer in bathroom.
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| Details | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transpacific flight | Board your overnight transpacific flight. | | Day 2 | Bangkok | Welcome to Thailand! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in. | | Day 3 | Bangkok | Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the stunning Grand Palace featuring Wat Phra Keo, which houses the 31-inch Emerald Buddha. You will also visit Wat Pho, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok featuring the massive Reclining Buddha. The balance of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fascinating city. (B) | | Day 4 | Siem Reap | Today, fly to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere in the world. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure. (B) | | Day 5 | Siem Reap | Your sightseeing starts at the best preserved of all the temples, Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god Vishna. Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B) | | Day 6 | Siem Reap | Late in the morning, transfer by motorcoach to Prek Dom on the Tonle River. Upon arrival, board your Pandaw vessel and start your cruise. (B,L,D) NOTE: During high water season (approximately Aug.-Nov.) you will take a small boat to visit the floating villages of Tonle Sap (Great Lake). Then, board your Pandaw vessel and cruise across the great lake before dropping anchor for the night. | | Day 7 | Cruising: Kampong Chhnang | Today, take a small boat into the wetlands to view a stunning variety of birdlife. This afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of a local village. (B,L,D) NOTE: During high water season (approximately Aug.-Nov.) you will cruise during the day before enjoying an afternoon guided walking tour of a local village. | | Day 8 | Cruising: Kampong Cham | Today, enjoy a visit to Wat Hanchey, a temple dating back to the 8th century and the Chenla Empire. After lunch on board the ship, travel by motorcoach to see Wat Nokor, the eco village of Cheungkok, and Kampong Cham orphanage. In the late-afternoon, return to the ship and depart for Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Cruising: Phnom Penh | Today, enjoy guided sightseeing in the capital city of Phnom Penh with its French charm. Visit the Royal Palace and see the spectacular Silver Pagoda. Next, visit the National Museum with its outstanding display of Khmer Rouge handicrafts. In the afternoon, visit other Khmer Rouge historic sights. This evening you may want to enjoy some of the lively nightlife Phnom Penh has to offer. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Cruising | Today you cruise the main Mekong Channel. Stop at the jungle village of Prek Touch to visit a fruit orchard. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Cruising: Chau Doc, Vietnam | Take a local ferry boat down the backwaters of the Mekong to Chau Doc. Here, visit a Cham tribal village, a catfish farm, and take a rickshaw ride past French-colonial buildings and a through a bustling market. Return to the ship for lunch and head for Cai Be. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Cruising: Cai Be | Take a trip to see a floating market before going ashore in Cai Be. Visit the French gothic cathedral and colorful port area with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens, and local rice paper manufacturers. Then, visit An Kiet House, the former Imperial residence. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing by boat with a visit to Vinh Long to see beautiful bonsai gardens. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | Ho Chi Minh City | Disembark and travel by motorcoach to Ho Chi Minh City. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the city. (B) | | Day 14 | Ho Chi Minh City | Today's full day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and visit the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) | | Day 15 | Ho Chi Minh City | Depart Ho Chi Minh City. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Extra nights per person:in Bangkok: in single room $149; in twin room $86in Ho Chi Minh City: in single room $211; in twin room $117
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Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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