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What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Vietnam, returning from Singapore with with Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) ✔ Where you’ll stay Hanoi, 4 H Sunway Hotel Ha Long Bay, Paradise Sails Saigon, 4 H Paragon Saigon Hotel Siem Reap, 4 H Tara Angkor Hotel Bangkok, 4 H Century Park Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 3 H MiCasa All Suites Hotel Kuching, 4 H Riverside Majestic Hotel Singapore, 4 H Furama Riverfront ✔ 40 meals ✔ 14 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate What you’ll see  Embark on an overnight cruise past the towering limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay  Explore the vast underground network of the Cu Chi tunnels  Marvel at the breathtaking temple complex of Angkor Wat  Experience the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park  Meet cheeky orangutans Day 1: UK to Hanoi, Vietnam Depart the UK on your overnight fight to Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi D On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel where you’ll spend the day at leisure. Later, rejoin your group for dinner. Day 3: Hanoi B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a tour of Hanoi and visit the Museum of Ethnology before a street food tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional performance of water puppet theatre. Day 4: Hanoi and Ha Long Bay B/L/D Transfer for your overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay where you can enjoy a leisurely swim within one of the hidden grottoes. This evening enjoy a delicious dinner on board your vessel. Day 5: Ha Long Bay and Hanoi B/D Enjoy breakfast with the sun rising as you meander the bay. Later in the day, head back to Hanoi. Day 6: Hanoi to Saigon D Today, fly to Saigon and transfer to your hotel. Day 7: Saigon B/L/D After breakfast, you’ll visit the famous 75 mile Cu Chi Tunnel system. In the afternoon, discover Saigon, beginning with a visit to the War Museum, then Notre Dame Cathedral, and finish at Ben Thanh Market. Day 8: Saigon B/L/D Travel to the Mekong and board your river boat with various cultural stops. Afterwards, you’ll be served lunch before taking a boat ride to Hùng Vuong pier. Day 9: Saigon to Siem Reap, Cambodia B/D Following breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure before flying to Siem Reap. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 10: Siem Reap B/L/D After an early breakfast, continuing on to Tonlé Sap, where you’ll board a local boat and visit Chong Khneas and continue on to Banteay Srei. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup Temple. Day 11: Siem Reap B/L/D Watch sunrise over Angkor Wat and visit the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Later explore Ta Prohm at leisure before enjoying dinner with an Apsara dance. Day 12: Siem Reap to Bangkok, Thailand B/D After breakfast and a morning of leisure in Siem Reap, fly on to Bangkok. Day 13: Bangkok B/L Explore Wat Trimitr, witness the Golden Buddha, visit Wat Po before ending at the Grand Palace. After lunch, travel to Thonburi, where you’ll sail in traditional long-tail boats to the iconic Wat Arun. Day 14: Bangkok and Ayutthaya B/L Today, travel to Ayutthaya’s World Heritage-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park. Day 15: Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B/D Enjoy breakfast, then spend time at leisure before your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Day 16: Kuala Lumpur B Start today viewing the Petronas Twin Towers before visiting Chinatown, the Parliament House and the New Kings Palace. Later, enjoy an evening at leisure. Day 17: Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Borneo B After breakfast, board your flight to Kuching, Borneo. On arrival, you’ll be met and transfer to your hotel to then embark on a city tour. Day 18: Kuching B/L After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Semonggoh Orangutan Centre, where you can interact with the beautiful creatures as they swing down for treats. Later, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Kuching River. Day 19: Kuching B Experience delightful Sarawak cultural village, before an afternoon at leisure in Kuching. Day 20: Kuching to Singapore B Following breakfast, fly to Singapore, where you’ll have some time to relax before your evening meal. Day 21: Singapore B From Marina Bay Sands’ futuristic Skypark Observation Deck enjoy breathtaking views of the city and bay before continuing to Merlion Park. Later, explore the city’s beautiful Botanical Gardens. End your day in the buzz of Chinatown. Day 22: Singapore to the UK B Depart for your return flight back to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Combining cultural marvels with dramatic natural formations, this tour allows you to explore the full depth and dimension of what South East Asia has to offer. Siem Reap Grand Tour of Southeast Asia THIS TOUR EXPLORE Visit five countries in one tour Departures & from prices Nov 24 £4,299 Sep 25 £4,399 Jan 25 £4,599 Nov 25 £4,599 May 25 £4,299 • Lead-in price based on 13 Nov 24 & 7 May 25 • A single supplement starts from just £939 • Tipping paid locally $115 pp per tour 64  East Asia & Oceania Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk