Main Tour dates: February 19 - March 05, 2014

Stimulating Sapa Extension: February 14 - 19 presents

FEBRUARY 14th - 15th

Night train to Lao Cai -

Cancau - Bacha (B,L,D)

Our 9 hour overnight train

departs Hanoi at 8pm

tonight for Lao Cai.

Accommodation is in soft

berth, 4 sleeper cabins.

After breakfast, we continue

by bus (2 hrs) to the market

in Can Cau, where young

people dress in traditional

costume & visit the market

in hopes of finding their

future mates. It’s a fabulous

intro to the area & a chance

to learn about the customs

of the various tribes people.

Afterward, we are off to visit

the Flower H’mong tribe

before checking into our

hotel in Bac Ha for the

night.

SUN, FEBRUARY 16th

Bac Ha Market - Sapa

(B,L,D)

Bac Ha is the most colourful

market in North Vietnam –

and probably the only place

where you will find wine

made from rice, cassavas,

corn, plums, apples and

peaches! Thanks to our

guide, we have the chance to

visit with the locals and

perhaps purchase a few

locally made crafts. The

afternoon will see us in Ban

Pho, another minority

community dedicated to

subsistence living & shared

responsibilities. Onward to

Sapa, where we check in to

our hotel for the night.

MON, FEBRUARY 17th

Sapa (B,L,D)

Known as the gateway to the

hill tribe villages, Sapa is a

charming lakeside town that

welcomes trekkers from

around the world. This is a

great spot for a quick

massage before we head

MON, FEBRUARY 17th

Continued...

out trekking. Following

buffalo trails, we trek

through some of the most

spectacular scenery imagin-

able visiting a total of 3

Villages, each with their

own story to tell.

TUE, FEBRUARY 18th

Coc Ly - Ray River - Hanoi

(B,L,D)

Early morning departure for

Coc Ly market where we

watch everything from food

to wine to buffalos being

traded. Locals dress in

everything from Multi

coloured formal costumes to

western style tee shirts and

it makes for a lively

exchange. Afterward, a boat

trip along the Chay River

before we head back to the

train station in Lao Cai for

our return trip to Hanoi.

WED, FEBRUARY 19th

Hanoi (D)

Welcome to Hanoi!

Join popular tour leader Colleen Wood as we uncover Indochina’s hidden gems. Beginning with a tranquil sailing through Halong Bay, we move through Vietnam & Cambodia on planes, trains, coaches, bicycles and cyclos.

Historic sights, moving history, beach time, shopping time and time spent at local schools are just a part of this incredible experience.

From chaotic Hanoi to sophisticated Ho Chi Minh City and on to the wonders

of Angkor Wat, this 16 day tour will leave you dreaming of the next visit.

Optional Pre-Tour add on: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to trek through the hill villages of Sapa – a truly unique experience best suited for adventuresome souls!

OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR

SAPA ADD ON

We will be starting our journey exploring the lush

rolling hills of Sapa! JOIN US...

• Shared Accommodation

in twin bedded room with

daily breakfast

• Meals as described in

itinerary (B = Breakfast,

L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

• All transfers &

transportation with

air-conditioned vehicles

within the journey, and

pick-up & drop-off at

airports—incl bottle water

• Day room in Lao Cai

• Round-trip train from

Hanoi

• Private boat trip on

Chay River

• Entrance & sightseeing

fees described in itinerary

• Local English speaking

guides & WWW tour

leader

MAIN TOUR BEGINS

TUE, FEBRUARY 18th

Overnight Flight

WED, FEBRUARY 19th

Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival, you will be

met at the airport and trans-

fer to hotel. The rest of the

day is free until we depart

for the Water Puppet

show and dinner.

Overnight in Hanoi

THU, FEBRUARY 20th

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

(B,L,D)

After breakfast, we leave

Hanoi for 3-hour drive to

the Halong Bay, a natural

wonder with thousands of

islands rising out of the

water, creating a unique and

beautiful landscape. On

arrival, we board our

traditional junk for a

journey through the 3,000

limestone islands dotted

with caves and grottoes.

The cruise heads to Bai Tu

Long Bay passing towns &

fishing village. There is time

for exploring the Bay at a

leisurely pace: swimming,

relaxing and experiencing

the magic of falling asleep

on board in this beautiful

part of the world.

Scrumptious seafood

set-dinner on board & relax

under the starlit sky. Over-

night on Junk, with Bhaya

Cruises Ha Long Bay

FRI, FEBRUARY 21st

Ha Long Bay Cruise

(B,L,D)

Start your day with Tai Chi

on the Sundeck and enjoy

early breakfast. We then

transfer to another day boat

for Lan Ha Bay excursion.

Continue on to discover Ho

Ba Ham Islet, the most

remote point in Lan Ha Bay

and bordering the Gulf of

Tonkin OR visit the top of

Titov or Soi Sim Islet and

enjoy 360 degree views of

Halong Bay (depending on

the weather). Fresh seafood

lunch is served onboard

before returning to the

mother boat. The vessel

cruises back through the

Bay to its overnight

anchorage near Ho Dong

Tien. Happy Hour &

Vietnamese cooking demon-

stration on the Sundeck.

Overnight on Junk, Ha

Long Bay

SAT, FEBRUARY 22nd

Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B)

Early risers can enjoy a

morning swim or another

Tai Chi Class followed by

complimentary tea and

coffee service. You will

continue enjoy cruising

through the Bay passing

beautiful spots… explore the

Sung Sot cave (Surprise

cave), one of the highlights

of the bay. Buffet brunch is

served on board before the

vessel cruises leisurely back

to harbor. Drive back to

Hanoi and on arrival, check

into the hotel and then the

rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

SUN, FEBRUARY 23rd

Hanoi (B)

Hanoi, a city of lakes,

shaded boulevards and

verdant public parks, is the

capital of Vietnam. We

begin our exploration of

Hanoi by visiting the Ho

Chi Minh complex, the

humble “house on stilts”

and the 11th century One-

Pillar Pagoda. Afterwards

we visit the Temple of

Literature - one of the

most interesting shrines in

Hanoi. We will then head to

the downtown core and

enjoy a Cyclo ride through

the Old Quarter where the

maze of streets date back to

the 13th century. The rest of

time is free to shop and

explore on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

MON, February 24th

Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

(B,L)

A morning visit to the

Museum of Ethnology, an

excellent museum contain-

ing many elements of the

Vietnamese heritage. Here

we also visit the fabulous

Craft Link International

Shop at the Museum. At

noon, we transfer to the

airport for flight to Danang

and then head to Hoi An.

Upon arrival, transfer to the

hotel for check in. The rest

of the day is free.

Overnight in Hoi An

TUE, FEBRUARY 25th

Hoi An (B,L)

In the morning, we enjoy a

half-day walking tour

through the narrow winding

TUE, FEBRUARY 25th

Continued...

streets of the Ancient

Quarter. Catch a glimpse of

the local life as you visit a

private home and

artist’s study.

Overnight in Hoi An

WED, FEBRUARY 26th

Hoi An (B)

This day is totally free to

leisure. Swim, shop or me-

ander. Overnight in Hoi An

MON, March 3rd

Continued…

temples’ delicate relief

patterns carved into pink

sandstone.

Overnight in Siem Reap

TUE, March 4th

Siem Reap (B,L)

A quiet day of personal

reflection as we spend the

day visiting local schools

and sharing some of our

good fortune. The balance of

the day we will visit the Old

Market - the largest

traditional market in Siem

Reap before transferring to

the airport for the flight to

Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok

WED, March 5th

Bangkok (B)

All good things must come

to an end, and today you

head home or onward to

your next adventure...

• Shared Accommodation

in twin bedded room with

daily breakfast

• 3 days/ 2 nights on a

traditional junk in Halong

Bay with kayaking

• All transfers &

transportation with

air-conditioned vehicles

within the journey, and

pick-up & drop-off at

airports

• Local English speaking

guides & WWW tour

leader

• Meals as described in the

itinerary (B = Breakfast,

L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

• Domestic flights as

described in the itinerary

• Bike rental for cycling in

Mekong Delta

• All entrance/sightseeing

fees as described in the

itinerary

• Mineral water available

on bus daily

• Government tax &

service charges

• Women With Wings soft

touches and happy

surprises

EXCLUDED:

• International airfare

from Vancouver to Hanoi

and Bangkok to Vancouver

• Beverages & other meals

not indicated in itinerary

• Visa fees

• Travel Insurance

(We can assist with above)

• Innoculations - see your

health professional

• Tipping/Gratuities for

tour guides and drivers

• Optional tours

• Personal expenses

(laundry, telephone, shopping...)

THU, FEBRUARY 27th

Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi

Minh City (B,L)

Transfer to airport for early

morning flight to HCMC.

We spend the rest time of

the day visiting the main

attractions of Ho Chi Minh

City, the largest and busiest

city in the country. Sights

include War Remnants

Museum, Jade Emperor

Pagoda, and Ben Thanh

Market. Evening at leisure

and dinner on your own.

Overnight in HCMC

FRI, FEBRUARY 28th

HCMC - Mekong Delta

(B,L)

Today we are off to the

Mekong Delta where over

half of Vietnam’s rice is

produced. Steeped in

history and local pride, this

area is the perfect for

cycling, passing the rural

areas, rice fields, orchard

gardens and farmers.

Overnight in HCMC

SAT, MARCH 1st

HCMC (B)

This day it totally free to

explore Saigon. An optional

tour to Chu Chi tunnels is

available. Overnight in

HCMC

SUN, MARCH 2nd

HCMC - Siem Reap (B,L)

Transfer to airport for our

flight to Siem Reap. We

spend the rest of day at

CONTACT

For more details, please contact Pamela Such or

Cindy Horton at (604) 926-8511

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SUN, MARCH 2nd

Continued...

the South Gate of

Angkor Thom Temple

and marvel the wonders of

the eerie Bayon, Baphoun,

Phimeanakas, the Elephants

terrace and terrace of Leper

King. Enjoy the superb view

of sunset from Phnom

Bakheng hill.

Overnight in Siem Reap

MON, March 3rd

Siem Reap (B,L)

Rise early to experience the

sunrise over Angkor Wat.

The largest and best-

preserved temple at the site,

it is the only one to have

remained a significant reli-

gious centre - first Hindu,

then Buddhist since its

foundation. We then visit

Ta Prohm Temple: An

atmospheric ruin left to be

swallowed by the jungle,

Ta Prohm is best known as

home to Raiders of the

Lost Ark. After our morning

visit we continue to

Banteay Srey to see the

Tour Price: $3999 USD

based on twin occupancy Single Supplement $999USD

Nonrefundable deposit of $1000 USD due at time of booking. Based on a minimum of 6 passengers

Optional pre-tour SAPA add on $999 USD