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The images of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia
are striking: gold-leafed pagodas glinting
in the tropical sun, limestone hills rising
from shimmering rice paddies, women
carrying goods to market by yoke basket,
shy young monks in saffron robes. We bring
you deep into Indochine’s
bountiful world, exploring
Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-
listed Laotian town of exquisite
Buddhist temples, where we’ll
boat down the tranquil Mekong
and visit hill tribe villages. In
Vietnam, we head into Hanoi’s
photogenic Old Quarter by bike
rickshaw, cruise magical Halong
Bay aboard our traditional
junk (sailing ship), explore the tiny 17th century
seaside port of Hoi An, with its lantern-lit
lanes, and marvel at the palaces of the
Nguyen emperors in Hue. Our grand finale
is Angkor, Cambodia’s surreal “lost city” rising
out of an enveloping forest, where one
morning finds us watching a golden sunrise
over the soaring stone towers of Angkor Wat.
Days 1-4
Luang Prabang, Laos
In beautiful Luang
Prabang, a city suspended in time, we visit
dazzling 15th century pagodas, take a boat ride
to ancient Budddhist caves, and meet Hmong and
Khamu hill tribe people in their villages. We
also stroll the night market, with its extraordinary
collection of hill tribe crafts.
Days 5-11
Hanoi, Vietnam / Halong Bay / Hoi
An / Hue / Saigon
Taking in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
by bicycle rickshaw and on foot, we stop for a
delicious lunch of
cha ca
, Hanoi’s famous fish and
noodle dish, and visit the studio of a local artist.
In Halong Bay, a mystical karst landscape encircled
by a jade-green sea, we board our own traditional
junk for a spectacular overnight cruise. In
picturesque Hoi An, we stroll the riverside market,
and in Hue, we see the royal legacy of the
19th century Nguyen emperors. Our last stop is
bustling Saigon, with its French colonial architecture
and fascinating museums.
Days 12-16
Siem Reap / Temples of Angkor,
Cambodia
Covered with intricate bas-reliefs and
scattered across a tropical landscape, the temples
of Angkor are a lasting monument to the glory of
a bygone Khmer civilization. Exploring this vast
World Heritage Site, we visit majestic, ornate
temples and marvel at the detailed carving and
colossal sculpted Buddha images. Depart Siem
Reap on Day 16.
Our adventure brings you deep into the rich cultures and magnificent landscapes of three extraordinary countries.
BILL ABBOTT
Indochine AN EXTRAORDINARY CULTURAL
JOURNEY TO LAOS, VIETNAM, AND CAMBODIA
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“An adventure
that my husband
and I will long
remember.
Thanks to WT for
yet another
outstanding trip!”
Essie H.
Santa Monica CA
ANDY ISAACSON
JAN WLODARCZYK
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Luang Prabang’s lively markets
and ethereal temples, meet hill tribe
people in their villages
• Discover Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter by
bicycle rickshaw and on foot
• Savor the beautiful karst landscapes of
Halong Bay on an overnight cruise
• Watch a golden sunrise over the soaring
towers of Angkor Wat
DETAILS
• 16-day trip begins in Luang Prabang,
Laos, and ends in Siem Reap, Cambodia
• 14 nights deluxe hotels, 1 night aboard
private traditional junk
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
4 dinners
DATES
Nov 4-19, 2017
Nov 3-18
Dec 20, ’17-Jan 4,2018 Dec 21,’18-Jan 5,2019
Jan 6-21, 2018
Jan 12-27, 2019
Jan 27-Feb 11
Feb 12-27
TRIP COST
FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018
$5795 (15-16 members)
$5995 (11-14 members)
$6395 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $1350
Internal airfare: $790 (subject to change)
Holiday surcharge (Dec): $330
Bangkok extension: from $675
TRIP LEVEL
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Cultural explorations and walking tours