Vietnam and Angkor Wat
Nov. 2-16, 2022
Travel provider: Gohagan & Company
Journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, where breathtaking natural beauty, sacred rituals and sublime UNESCO-inscribed temples summon awe and wonder like few places on Earth.
This exceptional itinerary features two nights in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi, offering an intriguing blend of Asian and French heritage, a seven-night cruise from Haiphong to Saigon and three nights in Siem Reap to experience the mystical temples of Angkor.
Cruise the serene and storied shores of Vietnam aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Le Lapérouse. Explore Southeast Asia’s most captivating treasures, from tranquil ancient pagodas and bustling sampan-filled harbors to the jungle-fringed ruins of Cambodia.
Featuring four UNESCO World Heritage sites—beautiful Ha Long Bay, the Forbidden Purple City in Hue, ancient Hoi An and the famed Temple of Angkor Wat—this unique program encompasses the breadth of Vietnamese culture and the magnificent religious, imperial and artistic traditions of Cambodia. Hong Kong Pre-Program and Bangkok Post-Program Options in world-renowned, Five-Star hotels.
Highlights
- Uniquely designed itinerary featuring the scenic beauty, rich culture and history of Vietnam, including the South China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin.
- Created in Gohagan & Company’s tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
- Experience the full breadth of Vietnam afforded by a cruise of the South China Sea.
- Three nights in Siem Reap for the magnificent temples of Angkor.
- Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites—Ha Long Bay, Hue and Hoi An, Vietnam; and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
- Specially arranged onboard lectures.
- Hong Kong Pre-Program and Bangkok Post-Program Options in world-renowned, Five-Star hotels.
Included Features
Acclaimed Guest Speakers
- Kim Phuc was photographed as a child in 1972 fleeing a napalm strike and became a living symbol of the Vietnam War.
- Jim Laurie is a distinguished journalist and was a TV news correspondent during the Vietnam War.
In Hanoi, Vietnam
- Two nights in the Five-Star Sofitel Legend Metropole.
- American breakfast each morning and one lunch.
- Welcome Reception in the hotel.
- Tour of the political capital city of Hanoi.
- Guided walk through the Hoa Lo Prison Musuem.
- Scenic transfer from Hanoi to Haiphong.
On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star, Small Ship Le Lapérouse
- Seven-night cruise from Haiphong, Vietnam, to Saigon.
- Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with private balcony.
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
- Visit to the impressive Cham Sculpture Museum in Da Nang.
- Tour of vibrant and cosmopolitan Saigon.
- Tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground compound built and used by
the Viet Cong. - Flight from Saigon to Siem Reap.
In Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Three nights in the Five-Star Sofitel Angkor hotel.
- American breakfast each morning and one lunch.
- Farewell Reception in the hotel.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Highlights
- Scenic cruise through the beautiful waters of Ha Long Bay.
- Excursion to the ancient port of Hoi An.
- Full-day excursion in the former Imperial Capital City of Hue.
- Visit to the famed Temple of AngkorWat, and to magnificent Banteay Srei.
- Excursion to the phenomenal imperial fortified city of Angkor Thom, and the “lost temple” of Ta Prohm.
Always Included:
- Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
- Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
- Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
- Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom and on excursions.
- Hospitality desk in the hotels and aboard ship.
- Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
- Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions.
- Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
Itinerary
Day 1-2 – Depart the U.S. or Canada | Cross the International Date Line
Day 3-4 – Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 5 – Hanoi | Haiphong | Embark Le Lapérouse
Day 6 – Ha Long Bay
Day 7 – Cruising the South China Sea
Day 8 – Chan May for Hue
Day 9 – Da Nang for Hoi An
Day 10 – Cruising the South China Sea
Day 11 – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Day 12 – Saigon | Disembark ship | Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Day 13 – Siem Reap for Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei
Day 14 – Siem Reap for Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm
Day 15 – Siem Reap | Depart for the U.S. or Canada | Cross the International Date Line | Arrive in the U.S. or Canada