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Vietnam, Cambodia

& Thailand

October 13th – November 2nd

, 2014

21 Days

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Inclusions:

~ Return Airfare from the Maritimes

~ All accommodations, transfers & private group transportation

~ Sightseeing & Admissions as per itinerary

~ Domestic & Regional Airfares (5 Flights)

~ Meals as indicated on itinerary (18 Breakfast, 10 Lunch & 7 Dinners)

35 included plus International in-flight meals

Professionally Escorted by

Gary & Lynda Rayner of The Travel Store *

$7490 plus $795 taxes & professional fees

Req’d visas extra, based on per person/ double

occupancy; other rates available upon request.

Only 12 rooms available

*Minimum Number of Guest Required*

This will be an amazing journey

with Gary & Lynda Rayner* of

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Visit Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand

with its diverse cultural inheritance from

India, Thailand, and China; ancient

imperial histories; a mixture of Hindu and

Buddhist religions; and the romantic

remnants of French Colonial architecture;

it’s the perfect setting for a thrilling

adventure. On this journey uncover

traditional crafts like silk-weaving and

paper-making; and discover some of the

region's most remote locales. It’s an

adventure like no other….don’t forget your

comfortable walking shoes!

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Oct 13th/ 14 ~ $7,490.00 + $795.00 taxes & professional fees

Applicable Visa’s additional cost

(Per person – based on double occupancy ~ Taxes subject to change up to and including final payment dates).

Booking deadline of April 15th with a deposit plus insurance– Only 12 rooms available

Final Payment due by July 7th, 2014

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Day 1 ~ October 13th ~ Fly to Toronto

Day 2 ~ October 14th ~ Fly to Hanoi via Hong Kong

Day 3 ~ Oct. 15th ~ Arrive in Hanoi mid-morning On arrival, we meet our guide and transfer to our hotel. The rest of the

day will be at leisure to rest up at the hotel or to explore the city

independently. Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,

is a lovely landscape of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant parks and

home to such beautiful and diverse architectural treasures as a 1500-year-

old pagoda, colonial French homes and astounding modern skyscrapers.

Birthplace to so much of Vietnam's traditional culture, it personifies the

spirit of historic Vietnam in the temples, monuments and pockets of

ancient culture in the Old Quarter, yet perfectly reflects the rapid

changes sweeping the country.

Overnight in Hanoi: Flower Garden Hotel, Superior Room (2 nights) Day 4 ~ Oct. 16th ~ Hanoi (B) ~ Sightseeing in Hanoi

We start the day by visiting the TEMPLE OF LITERATURE dated as far back as 1076 AD, dedicated to Confucius and once the Mandarin Training School in the olden days. Continue to visit the lotus-shaped ONE PILLAR PAGODA dated back as far as 1049. Then visit HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM where his embalmed body is kept for homage visit (The Mausoleum is closed weekly on Monday and Friday; and annually for October and November). Take a walk from the mausoleum through the park to see the former French Governor’s Palace and the wooden cabin commonly known as HO CHI MINH'S HOUSE ON STILTS in which he lived from 1958 till his final days in 1969. Finally, take a cyclo ride to go on exploring Hanoi your way along the main streets. Afterwards, we will enjoy a water puppet show before traveling back to our hotel. Day 5 ~ Oct. 17th~ Hanoi - Halong (Vietnam) (B/L/D) Bhaya

Cruise / Dinner: Bhaya Cruise

Travel by vehicle from Hanoi (city) to Halong with our guide. On arrival at the Tuan Chau Marina Port, we meet our guide from the cruise company. Cruise aboard the Bhaya Classic Cruise through Halong Bay, day 1 of 3 (English speaking guide is included onboard by Bhaya) Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the village or swim near the boat; Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc. Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien.

Hanoi

Temple of Literature, Hanoi

Bhaya Cruise

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Day 5 ~ Oct. 17th~ Con’t

Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. Sumptuous Seafood Set dinner onboard. Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight onboard Bhaya Classic. Overnight: Bhaya Classic, in twin bed cabin (2 nights)

Day 6 ~ Oct 18th ~ Onboard (Vietnam) (B/L/D)

Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck. Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise the Bay. Early breakfast in the Dining Room. Transfer to Bhaya Spirit for Lan Ha Bay excursion. Guided kayaking, swimming and snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water. Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard. Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).Return to Bhaya Classic. The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour and Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. Sumptuous Seafood Set dinner onboard. Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight onboard Bhaya Classic

Day 7~ Oct 19th ~ Cabin / onboard (Vietnam) - Halong - Saigon

HAN-SGN on VN773 (1600-1800) (B/D: Local Restaurant)

Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee are served. Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina Port. End of services. Travel By vehicle from Halong to Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport) (No local guide) for the flight Hanoi to Saigon. On arrival at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), we meet our guide and travel to a local restaurant for dinner. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Saigon: Duxton Hotel, Deluxe Room (2 nights)

Day 8~ Oct 20th ~ Saigon (B/L/D)

Excursion to My Tho with a boat trip to Mekong River islands

Your journey takes you to MY THO - the heart of the Mekong delta - famous for its vast rice fields and beautiful landscapes. Visit the VINH TRANG PAGODA en route and stop at the banks of Tien Giang river. Take a boat trip on the Mekong River to PHOENIX ISLAND where local handicraft and sweets from coconut are being produced. Take a short ride on a horse carriage to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey-tea, savour fresh seasonal fruits in one of the many orchids and enjoy a traditional live music and song performance. Proceed by sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at TURTLE ISLAND.



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Saigon


Ho Ba Ham Islet

(Bhaya Cruise)

Tai Chi aboard cruise



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Day 9 ~ Oct 21st ~ Saigon - Siem Reap: SGN-REP on VN813 (1630-

1730) (B/L/D)

Sightseeing in Saigon with local guide. Visit Ben Thanh Market: the central market of Saigon and the market and the surrounding streets make up one of the city's liveliest areas. Everything commonly eaten, worn or used by the average resident of Saigon is available here. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Arrive in Siem Reap, Transfer with the local guide to a restaurant for dinner. After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Siem Reap: Angkor Century Resort & Spa, Superior Room (3 nights)

Day 10 ~ Oct 22nd ~ Siem Reap (B/L) Sightseeing in Angkor ~ Visit

Angkor National Museum. ANGKOR NATIONAL MUSEUM:

Located on the main road to Angkor, the museum displays artifacts and

sculptures from the Angkorian period as well as multi-media exhibitions.

Visit Angkor Thom: The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor's most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors.

Day 11 ~ Oct 23rd ~ Siem Reap (B/D)

Sightseeing in Angkor SUNRISE Visit at Angkor Wat – return to the hotel at lunch time. The rest of the day at leisure We rise early today for a spectacular sunrise view of Angkor Wat. The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stonecarvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls.


Angkor Thom

Angkor Wat

Chiang Mai

“the Rose of the North”



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Day 11 ~ Oct 23rd ~ Con’t Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones. We will travel back to our hotel before 12:00 PM and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, we go out with our guide for dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 12 ~ Oct 24th ~ Siem Reap – Chiang Mai PG 924 09:45 – 11:00)

(B) Transfer to the airport (with the local guide)

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai via

Bangkok. On arrival in Chiang Mai, we meet our guide and transfer to our

hotel. Tonight, we take ride on the Tuk Tuk to visit the night market. (2

people on the Tuk Tuk). Known as “the Rose of the North”, Chiang Mai

is well-known for its history, culture, ancient temples and the fascinating

tribal people. Located 700 km north of Bangkok, it was founded in the late

13th century and is one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in

Thailand.

Overnight Chiang Mai: Dodhi Serene, great location within city walls (3 nights)

Day 13~ Oct 25th ~ Chiang Mai (B/L/D)

We depart with our guide and coach and visit a jungle area north of

Chiang Mai where there is an Elephant camp. You are shown how the

elephants are trained from young age onwards. The “pupils” will then

demonstrate what they have learned (Elephant riding included). Lunch will

be provided at an Orchid farm. This evening, we enjoy Northern Thai

Dinner with presentation of ancient dances.

Day 14 ~ Oct 26th ~ Full day Chang Mai (B/L)

After breakfast, we drive through different parts of the city, passing old City walls, gates and city moat and Tapae, Chiang Mai’s main street to visit Wat Phra Singh (A.D.1345) housing a very old and sacred Buddha image; Wat Chedi Luang (A.D.1411) where the famous Emerald Buddha was once enshrined. Visit Wat Pan Tao, built in the typical wooden northern-Thailand architecture, with exquisite fine carving on the eaves and door. We will also stop at a silk factory and a jewellery store before lunch at Just Khao Soy and experience the typical Lanna-curry noodle. Go to Oasis Spa at 1:30pm for 2 hr Spa. Return to hotel at conclusion.

Day 15 ~ Oct 27th ~ Chiang Mai – Bangkok (B/L)

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok. On arrival, we meet our guide and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. This afternoon, we travel on the picturesque Chao Phraya River- The River of Kings, and through the Klongs (canals) of Thonburi. There will be a chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways which gave the city the name Venice of the East.


Chiang Mai Jungle Tour

Temple of Dawn – Wat Arun



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Day 15 ~ Oct 27th ~ Con’t

We also visit a major riverside landmark, the Temple of Dawn - Wat Arun. The significant shrine has a pagoda (spire) which soars 79 m. into the sky. It is decorated with glazed ceramic pieces from top to bottom. Then visit The Reclining Buddha at Wat Po is an enormous Buddha covered in gold leaf and lying majestically on its side. Our tour ends at our hotel. We enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight Bangkok: Rembrandt Hotel, Superior Room (2 nights)

Day 16 ~ Oct 28th ~ Morning Bangkok Damnoen Saduak Floating

Market (Breakfast)

After a leisure breakfast, we depart our hotel and board a long tail boat and journey up river to the Damnern Saduak floating market which is situated 100 kilimeters west of Bangkok. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a real ‘wet market’ as vendors ply their canoes fully laden with all manner of food items from fruit and vegetables to meats and sweets along the waterway. Afterwards we stop for lunch (on own account) followed by some free time. Our tour will end at our hotel at 3:00.

Day 17 ~ Oct 29th ~ Bangkok – Phuket (Breakfast)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phuket. On arrival, we meet our guide and transfer to our hotel. Overnight: Cape Panwa Hotel, Junior Suite (4 nights)

Day 18 ~ Oct 30th ~ Full day Phang Nga Bay Island Tour – (B/L) Our full day tour starts at Wat Tham Suwanakhuha (Buddha Cave Temple), known locally as “Wat Tham” – a cave temple. The temple is located on a mountain with a number of caves, including are Tham Yai, Tham Chaeng, Tham Muet, and Tham Kaeo, where several Buddha images are enshrined. The most important one is the Reclining Buddha. After seeing the various Buddha artifacts and paying respect to the 15 Meters long reclining Buddha statue, we travel to Kasom pier and take a long tail boat to Phang nga bay and the surrounding Khao Majoo, the mangrove forest and the limestone mountains at Thamlod (Grotto). We then visit Ping Gan and Khao Tapoo, which is better known as ‘James Bond Island’ (The man with the golden gun). After a delicious seafood lunch at the fishing village at Koh Panyee, we travel back to the hotel with a stop at the factory of cashew nut processing and the Gems Gallery. Day 19 ~ Oct 31st ~ Full day Phi Phi Island Tour (B, L) This amazing high seas adventure starts in the early morning as we set out by speedboat from the Boat Lagoon Pier to the scenic Phi Phi Islands (Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le), located about 45 kilometers from Phuket. The sightseeing excursions include Lho Sa Mah and Phi Ley cove as well as Maya Bay, where the 2000 film “The Beach” (starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tilda Swinton) was filmed. A chance to observe the majestic undersea world is also available for those who enjoy snorkeling. Day 20 ~ Nov 1st ~ Day at leisure (B) Day 21 ~ Nov 2nd ~ Depart Phuket (B)

Today we transfer to the airport for our flight home.


Phi Phi Island

Damnern Saduak ~

Floating Market

Wat Tham Suwankhuha ~

Buddha Cave Temple

Thamlod (Grottao) ~ Limestone

Mountains



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Day 19 ~ Oct 31st ~ Con’t

Two stops on this trip - Bamboo Island and Khai Nai Island - are

well known for an abundance multicolored fish and other aquatic life.

(Please note that the trip to Bamboo Island is subject to weather

conditions).

Day 20 ~ Nov 1st ~ Day at leisure (B)

Day 21 ~ Nov 2nd ~ Depart Phuket

Today we transfer to the airport for our flights home.

Inclusions:

~ Return Airfare from the Maritimes

~ All accommodations, transfers &

private group transportation

~ Sightseeing & Admissions as per

itinerary

~ Domestic & Regional Airfares (5

Flights)

~ Meals as indicated on itinerary (18

Breakfast, 10 Lunch & 7 Dinners) 35

included plus International in-flight meals

Professionally Escorted by

Gary & Lynda Rayner of The

Travel Store *

$7490 plus $795 taxes &

professional fees

Req’d visas extra, based on per

person/ double occupancy; other

rates available upon request; only

12 rooms available

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