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Signature Indochina
by Abercrombie
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Simply the Best
SIGNATURE
INDOCHINA
16 Day Tour
Explore
Southeast Asia's quintessential destinations on this independent
journey through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Marvel at
Bangkok's Grand Palace and Cambodia's Ta Prohm, emerging from the
morning mist. Discover a mélange of historic sites, French
colonial architecture and fusion cuisine in Vietnam. Capture the spirit
of Laos during a sacred welcome ceremony just for you.
The
A&K
Advantage
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Attend a
private baci
ceremony, a special, spiritual celebration to welcome you in the Lao
tradition
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Gain an insider's perspective of Laos when
you
make morning food offerings to monks and visit a local market in Luang
Prabang
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Contemplate the natural beauty and
tranquility of
the region during a sunset boat trip in old-world Hoi An
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Experience Southeast Asia's legendary
hospitality
and relax in the region's award-winning hotels, including The Nam Hai
with its private villas dotting China Beach
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Explore Vietnam as locals would - by cyclo
- and get a close-up view of Hanoi's Old Quarter
Not
included:
travel insurance; any airfares; airport departure taxes; excess baggage
fees; cost of obtaining passports or visas; gratuities to your guide;
personal
expenses such as meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the
itinerary;
communication charges; laundry.
(B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
ITINERARY
Day 1: USA or Canada/ Bangkok, Thailand
Depart on an overnight flight to Thailand’s
capital.
Day
2: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok, one of the most vibrant
cities in
Southeast Asia, distinctly modern while keeping its Eastern flavor.
Transfer to your hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
The
Peninsula Bangkok
Day
3: Bangkok
Explore Bangkok, stopping at the magnificent
Grand
Palace, a complex of brightly colored buildings, golden spires and
shining mosaics dating back to 1782. Nearby is the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha. Constructed at the end of the 18th century by King Rama
I, this splendid example of Thai aesthetics and religious architecture
houses Thailand’s most venerated image, the Emerald Buddha.
The
Peninsula Bangkok B
Day
4: Bangkok/ Luang Prabang,
Laos
Fly to Luang Prabang. Laos offers visitors a
glimpse
of old Southeast Asia. Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World
Heritage Site that has recently been enjoying a facelift of its
colonial buildings and cobblestone streets. Temples are a must-see in
this spiritual city — among your first stops is Phoussy Temple, located
on a hill affording panoramic city views. Tonight, you are honored with
a Lao baci (welcome) ceremony.
La Residence Phou Vao B
Day
5: Luang Prabang
Wake at dawn to take part in a food offering to
the
Buddhist monks. Watch the procession of saffron-robed monks and novices
as they walk through the streets, silently accepting offerings by the
residents. After breakfast, journey by private boat to the Pak Ou
Caves, filled with thousands of devotional Buddhist sculptures. Then
visit the Wat Longkhoune and the village of Ban Xanghai to sample some
home-brewed Lao rice wine.
La Residence Phou Vao B L
Day
6: Luang Prabang
This morning, explore the Royal Palace Museum,
a
local market and Kuang Si Waterfall. Your afternoon is at leisure.
La Residence Phou Vao B L
Day
7: Luang Prabang/Siem Reap,
Cambodia
Fly to Siem Reap. Begin your exploration of the
Angkor complex at the South Gate of Angkor Thom and continue to Bayon
Temple. Then visit Ta Prohm, a temple complex in the process of being
swallowed by the surrounding jungle, and the Elephant and Leper King
Terraces.
La Residence d'Angkor B
Day
8: Siem Reap
Explore two less-visited areas: Banteay Srei
and
Banteay Samre. Return to your hotel to escape the midday heat and
venture out again in the late afternoon to catch the sunset over Angkor
Wat.
La Residence d'Angkor B
Day
9: Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon,
visit
the Thien Hau Pagoda in the Chinatown of Cholon.
Park Hyatt Saigon B
Day
10: Ho Chi Minh City
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnel network, one of the
most
notorious battlefields of the Vietnam War. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Park Hyatt Saigon B
Day
11: Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An
Arrive in Danang and transfer to The Nam Hai on
pristine China Beach. Your afternoon includes a sunset boat trip in the
small traditional town of Hoi An.
The Nam Hai B
Day
12: Hoi An
The day is yours to enjoy the amenities of your
villa.
The Nam Hai B
Day
13: Hoi An/Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi. Settle into your historic,
French-colonial style hotel in the heart of the city. Tonight, enjoy a
traditional water puppetry show.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B
Day
14: Hanoi
Visit the essential sites of Hanoi: Ho Chi
Minh’s
house, One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and the Fine Arts Museum.
Later, travel by cyclo through the Old Quarter.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L
Day
15: Hanoi
Journey overland on a full day excursion to Ha
Long
Bay for a cruise among its scenic grottoes and islands.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi B L
Day
16: Hanoi/USA or Canada
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound
flight.
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PRICE
PER PERSON 2011
| Double Occupancy |
Jan
- Apr
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Single
Supplement |
May-Sep
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Single
Supplement |
Oct-Dec |
Single
Supplement |
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$ 7,680 |
$ 3,600 |
$ 6,875 |
$ 2,855 |
$ 7,895 |
$ 3,800 |
Internal Air:
(Bangkok/Luang Prabang/Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh City/Danang/Hanoi).....
from $1,150
Child
Policy: On non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on
the individual program page, a minimum age of 10 years is required.
Call for details.
Signature
Series programs, a part of our
Signature
CollectionSM, are fast, easy-to-book itineraries for independent
travellers,
offering a private alternative to popular group destinations. Choose
one
of our suggested Signature itineraries, for an independent holiday
honed
to perfection by over four decades of A&K expertise. With your own
exclusive party of family or friends, you'll enjoy the best
destinations,
finest hotels, "must-see" sights and the services of expert local
guides
- as well as private transfers and selected meals. Our Signature
itineraries
give you private travel at its best.
  
ABERCROMBIE
AND KENT
SIGNATURE INDOCHINA
16 Day Tour
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from
New York.
For
year 2012, departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
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Geoffrey
Kent, who
along with Jorie
Butler Kent owns and operates A&K, was born-most fittingly-while
his
British parents were on safari in Zambia. Indeed, he spent much of his
childhood on the African continent. In 1962, Geofrey Kent, along with
his
parent's Colonel John and Valerie Kent, formed Abercrombie & Kent.
In the 1970s,
Geoffrey Kent, who
by then had long been the Managing Director of the company, entered
into
a partnership with Jorie Ford Butler of Oak Brook, Illinois, to run
A&K.
They continue to travel the world in search of adventures that will
surprise
and thrill their guests. Under their passionate and visionary
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Kent serves as Chairman and CEO, Jorie Butler Kent as Executive Vice
Chairman
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most beautiful sailing ship.
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&
Kent's headquarters
are in Oak Brook, Illinois. Forty-seven offices worldwide, employing
more
than 1,700 travel professionals, offer unrivaled attention to detail,
safety
issues and service standards.
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concern for the natural
world infuses each and every A&K trip: Geoffrey Kent and Jorie
Butler
Kent believe passionately in "high-yield, low-impact" tourism-adventure
that respects the natural environment and benefits indigenous peoples.
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&
Kent Global Foundation, established to address global environmental and
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to the preservation of Kenya's famed Masai Mara Game Reserve, as well
as
to anti-poaching and environmental education projects on all seven
continents.
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Abercrombie
& Kent is proud to have received
the
following:
Recommend
Magazine
“Best
Africa/Middle
East Tour Operator”
- December 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Men’s Journal
“10 Great
Companies
to Work For”
- November 2004
Forbes
“Best of the
Web” -
April 2004,
2003, 2002, 2001
Elite Traveler
“Wonders of
the
World: Machu Picchu”,
Juan Lazo, Best Guide - January 2004
World Travel
Awards
“World’s
Leading Luxury Specialist
Tour Operator” - 2003
“World’s
Leading Villa Operator”
- 2003
Travel
+ Leisure Magazine
“Best
Tour
Operator and Safari
Outfitter” - 2004 (#12), 2003 (#5), 2002 (#2), 2001 (#1), 2000 (#2),
1999
(#1), 1998 (#1), 1997 (#1), 1996 (#1)
“Top
Guides in
Africa” – Joseph
Ndunguru, Gavin Ford - 2001
Conde Nast
Traveler
“Readers’
Choice
Awards: Top 15
African Safari Camps”
Olonana
and Chief’s
Camp - 2004
Chief’s
Camp - 2003
Chobe
Chilwero -2002
“The World’s
Best
Places to Stay,”
Gold List
Chief’s
Camp - January
2004
Chobe
Chilwero - 2003
“The Greatest
Travel
Pros on Earth”
“A&K has
access
to places and
people that other operators in China don’t – including some of the top
English speaking guides. Hatherly is a cultural encyclopedia, Chen a
whiz
with logistics.” - 2003
"Reader’s
Choice:
Top 20 Small-Ship
Cruise Lines" - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Gavin Ford,
“15 Best
Safari Guides”
- 2002
Ecotourism
Award –
Special Mention
- 1996
Conde Nast
Traveller (UK)
"World's Best
Tour
Operator” - 2004
(#3), 2003 (#5), 2001 (#2), 2000 (#1), 1999 (#1)
Andrew
Harper’s Hideaway Report
“Favorite
Hideway
Resorts of the
Past 25 Years”, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Favorite
Worldwide
Travel Adventures”,
Olonana, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Previewing
Heaven:
15 Worldwide
Hotels with Drop-Dead Views”, Chief’s Camp - 2003
“Top 20
Hideaway
Gems,” World’s
Best Hotels, Resorts & Hideaways, Chief’s Camp - 2002
Travel
Agent Magazine
“Leaders in
Luxury,”
Geoffrey Kent
- 2002
World Travel
& Tourism Council
Green Award
for
Corporate Social
Leadership in Travel & Tourism - 2002
Town &
Country
Gavin Ford,
“Top
Guides in Africa”
- 2001
Queen’s
Award for Enterprise
(A&K
Europe) -
2001, 2000
Chevron
Conservation Award
Jorie Butler
Kent -
1999
ASTA/Smithsonian
Environmental
Award
- 1992
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