FEATURED HEADER DESTINATION ...... Palma de Mallorca, Majorca (Spain)
Sailing into port while on the MSC Lirica Cruise Ship in 2003, I was able to snap this view from the deck as we approached the Port of this beautiful City. The magnificent Gothic cathedral whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses makes an appearance that seems to rise out of the sea. The cathedral La Seu stands out from its surroundings, a demonstration of the might of Mallorca's Christian conquerors to all who arrived by sea.
Sailing into port while on the MSC Lirica Cruise Ship in 2003, I was able to snap this view from the deck as we approached the Port of this beautiful City. The magnificent Gothic cathedral whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses makes an appearance that seems to rise out of the sea. The cathedral La Seu stands out from its surroundings, a demonstration of the might of Mallorca's Christian conquerors to all who arrived by sea.
UPCOMING EVENT1
IRISH EXPLORER
June 4 - 12, 2017 (land portion)
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June 4 - 12, 2017 (land portion)
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...... VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA ......
Departure ?? 2017 for Vietnam
or Departure ?? 2017 including Cambodia
Group Tour is designed for 2-country continuous Tour
or designed for someone to travel just one country
with the same full group traveling 2 countries
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Classic Vietnam *** travel date June 12-21, 2014
(Experience bustling Hanoi, sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay, shop in romantic Hoi An,
squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels,
sip Vietnamese iced coffee, people-watch in hectic Saigon)
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days.
An experienced CEO will lead you to must-see highlights but allow plenty of time for you to do your own thing.
(Experience bustling Hanoi, sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay, shop in romantic Hoi An,
squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels,
sip Vietnamese iced coffee, people-watch in hectic Saigon)
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days.
An experienced CEO will lead you to must-see highlights but allow plenty of time for you to do your own thing.
General Itinerary More details available……
Day 1: Hanoi/ (Arrive at any time)
Days 2-3 Halong Bay/Hanoi (2B,1L,1D)
(Enjoy a Halong Bay cruise on junk boat,
cave visit and island lookout
Enjoy a seafood lunch ,and
Overnight train to Hue on Day 3.)
Day 4 Hue
(Guided tour of Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Optional countryside motorbike tour.)
Days 5-7 Hoi An (3B)
(Drive the Hai Van pass (weather permitting).
Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time,
visit the famous tailors or My Son ruins.
Days 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City (2B)
(On Day 8, fly from Da Nang (Hoi An) to Ho Chi Minh City. Guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels.
Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market or take a cyclo tour of the colonial district.)
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City (1B) (Depart at any time)
Included are:
** Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City)
** 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. (Allow USD200-230 for meals not included.)
** Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
** Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, cyclo, plane.
** Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
** Small group experience: Minimum 8/ Maximum 15 This is an important plus for many individuals who don’t like large groups.
** Single Room Supplement : All pricing is based on double occupancy, but anyone wanting a single room can pay a supplement.
This trip would run about $1200 depending on group size, plus air.
Final Price will be established as it is determined how many might travel with this group.
Day 1: Hanoi/ (Arrive at any time)
Days 2-3 Halong Bay/Hanoi (2B,1L,1D)
(Enjoy a Halong Bay cruise on junk boat,
cave visit and island lookout
Enjoy a seafood lunch ,and
Overnight train to Hue on Day 3.)
Day 4 Hue
(Guided tour of Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Optional countryside motorbike tour.)
Days 5-7 Hoi An (3B)
(Drive the Hai Van pass (weather permitting).
Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time,
visit the famous tailors or My Son ruins.
Days 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City (2B)
(On Day 8, fly from Da Nang (Hoi An) to Ho Chi Minh City. Guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels.
Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market or take a cyclo tour of the colonial district.)
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City (1B) (Depart at any time)
Included are:
** Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City)
** 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. (Allow USD200-230 for meals not included.)
** Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
** Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, cyclo, plane.
** Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
** Small group experience: Minimum 8/ Maximum 15 This is an important plus for many individuals who don’t like large groups.
** Single Room Supplement : All pricing is based on double occupancy, but anyone wanting a single room can pay a supplement.
This trip would run about $1200 depending on group size, plus air.
Final Price will be established as it is determined how many might travel with this group.
Note: At the end of the afore-described Tour, anyone wanting to return to USA can do so, but for those, like myself, who would like to continue to visit Cambodia, along with seeing Angor Wat, can continue for 7 more days. That additional time would be at an extra cost to be discussed.
ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
(This tour is the first 10 days as described in “Classic Vietnam” and the additional days are outlined below…..)
ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
(This tour is the first 10 days as described in “Classic Vietnam” and the additional days are outlined below…..)
Days 11-12 Phnom Penh (2B) Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh on Day 11. Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Enjoy a cyclo tour of the colonial district. Option to visit the National Museum and Royal Palace or shop at the Central or Russian markets.
Days 13-15 Siem Reap (2B, 1D) Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Optional visit to Tonle Sap floating village and Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food either at the Planeterra-supported New Hope project or in a local home in villages outside the city.
Day 16 Bangkok (B) Travel day. Border crossing to Thailand.
Day 17 Bangkok (B)
Included are: **Mekong Delta day trip. Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh). Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide.
Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour (Siem Reap). Local Khmer dinner in nearby village
either at the Planeterra-supported New Hope project or with a local family (depends on departure).
** 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinner. (Allow USD125-145 for meals not included.)
** Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
** Train, local bus, air-con bus, plane, walking, cyclo, boat.
There are many optional tours available, including Cambodian, Vietnamese or Thai Cooking,
Cave Rapelling, Ziplining, ATV Tour
Days 13-15 Siem Reap (2B, 1D) Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Optional visit to Tonle Sap floating village and Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food either at the Planeterra-supported New Hope project or in a local home in villages outside the city.
Day 16 Bangkok (B) Travel day. Border crossing to Thailand.
Day 17 Bangkok (B)
Included are: **Mekong Delta day trip. Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh). Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide.
Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour (Siem Reap). Local Khmer dinner in nearby village
either at the Planeterra-supported New Hope project or with a local family (depends on departure).
** 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinner. (Allow USD125-145 for meals not included.)
** Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
** Train, local bus, air-con bus, plane, walking, cyclo, boat.
There are many optional tours available, including Cambodian, Vietnamese or Thai Cooking,
Cave Rapelling, Ziplining, ATV Tour