Escorted Tours 2022-23

Day 11: Nha Trang to Saigon B/L/D Today, enjoy a day of island hopping, starting with a trip to Mun Island. Enjoy lunch on Con Se Tre island before returning to your hotel, have dinner, then board the overnight train to Saigon.^ Day 12: Saigon B/L/D Arrive in Saigon early and transfer straight to your hotel for breakfast. Spend the afternoon visiting the Reunification Palace and nearby Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, travel to the French-style Saigon Post Office then finish at the colourful stalls of Ben Thanh Market. Day 13: Saigon B/L Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Return to Saigon for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Day 14: Saigon to Mekong Cruise B/L/D Leaving Saigon, embark on a three-night cruise along the Mekong Delta, journeying to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. First, visit Can Tho, then continue to Cai Be for a guided walk to a rural village with the chance to meet the locals. Day 15: Mekong Cruise B/L/D Depart early in the morning with an excursion on long rowing sampan boats allowing you to meander through the small canals of Tan Phong islet. This afternoon, the boats moor at the charming colonial town of Sa Dec. Return to the vessel for a sunset cruise and dinner on board. Day 16: Mekong Cruise B/L/D Arrive at Cao Lanh after breakfast, disembark for at Tan Thuan Dong islet where you can enjoy a gentle cycle around or simply explore by foot. As the boat manoeuvres through Cho Vam canal, delight in a sunset cocktail party on the top deck. Day 17: Mekong Cruise to Phnom Penh B/L/D After an early breakfast, transfer to Phnom Penh by speedboat for your tour. Visit the Royal Palace and marvel at the ornately gilded Khmer roofs, solid gold-encrusted Buddha and Silver Pagoda. Next, explore the National Museum that houses Khmer art from throughout the ages. Day 18: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap B/D This morning, tour the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Later this afternoon, continue by coach to Siem Reap. Day 19: Siem Reap B/L/D Visit Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, then the Bayon with its beautifully crafted towers. From here, visit Baphoun, Phimeanakas and the Elephant Terrace. Lastly, see Ta Prohm, the perfect place to watch the sunset. End the day with dinner and an Apsara dance performance. Day 20: Siem Reap to the UK B Depart for your return flight, via Hanoi or continue to your chosen extension. Hue Ha Long Bay, Vietnam ^Overnight train from Nha Trang to Saigon, single travellers who have not chosen to upgrade to a private single cabin will be allocated a shared twin cabin. It is not guaranteed that single travellers will be allocated cabins with fellow tour members or with passengers of the same gender. Upgrade to a private single cabin for an addition cost. Tour includes • 16 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 13 lunches and 15 dinners • 4 H accommodation: Hanoi-Muong Thanh Central, Ha Long Bay-Victory Cruise, Hanoi to Hue-Sleeper train, Hue-Huong Giang, Hoi An-Central Boutique, Nha Trang-Rosaka Hotel, Nha Trang to Saigon-Sleeper train^, Saigon- Golden Central, Can Tho-Mekong Eyes Cruise, Phnom Penh-Sunway, Siem Reap-Tara Angkor • Flights from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines. Regional departures available from Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham Extend your tour Cambodia beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H B&B from £299 Laos city stay, 5 nights, 4 H Full Board from £949 Bali beach stay*, 4 nights, B&B 4 H from £619 or 5 H from £769 *Due to flight schedules an extra night in Vietnam is required, extending your tour by one night. Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £419 Bali Departures & from prices 3 Jun 22 £2,639 31 Mar 23 £2,499 10 Jun 22 £2,639 14 Apr 23 £2,399 1 Jul 22 £2,689 28 Apr 23 £2,599 8 Jul 22 £2,689 12 May 23 £2,599 5 Aug 22 £2,759 2 Jun 23 £2,699 2 Sep 22 £2,699 9 Jun 23 £2,699 16 Sep 22 £2,699 7 Jul 23 £2,799 14 Oct 22 £2,799 4 Aug 23 £2,899 28 Oct 22 £2,799 1 Sep 23 £2,699 4 Nov 22 £2,799 8 Sep 23 £2,699 18 Nov 22 £2,799 13 Oct 23 £2,899 2 Dec 22 £2,799 27 Oct 23 £2,899 27 Jan 23 £3,099 3 Nov 23 £2,899 17 Feb 23 £2,949 24 Nov 23 £2,899 24 Feb 23 £2,949 1 Dec 23 £2,899 More dates available on our website • A single supplement starts from just £639 Tour pace: Challenging oi An Angkor Wat 53 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Southeast Asia