With thoughts of conflict banished to history, Vietnam is nothing less than mesmerizing. And peaceful, as you’ll discover in its countless serene temples and during our exclusive Hermes overnight stay on a traditional junk amidst an archipelago of limestone towers. We’ll travel the length of this coastal gem, from Hanoi to Hue to Hoi An – on a journey punctuated by gracious people in colorful markets and grand palaces and tombs emerging from an emerald-green landscape. We then fly to Siem Riep, Cambodia with its sordid past and magnificient temples. We round up our South East Asian trifecta in Luang Prabang where we explore the mighty Mekong River and local villages. Join Hermes, and discover the rich past and promising future of this ever-evolving region.

VIEW THE COMPLETE ITINERARY

• Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
• Rickshaw ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter
• Water Puppet show
• Full day and overnight aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk on Ha Long Bay, with opportunities for active exploration
• Hue, including Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, and the tombs of emperors Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh
• Hoi An, including Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Old Merchant House, and the Quang Dong Assembly Hall
• Siem Riep, including magnificent Angkor Wat, Khmer temples, Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei temples. The ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terraces and the Leper King Terrace.
• Luang Prabang, Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, 3 Wat Sen and Wat Visun, Khuang Si Falls,
• Full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to explore local villages
• Accommodations for 10 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 night onboard a traditional Vietnamese junk on Ha Long Bay
• Services of a Hermes Tours respresentative
• Services of an expert, local guide in all cities
  

Hanoi: Bro&Sis 1 or similar(Classic)
Ha Long Bay: Bai Tho Junk (SIC- junk – Private Cabin)
Hue: Hotel: Asia (Deluxe)
Hoi An: Hotel: Hoi An (Deluxe)
Ho Chi Minh (Saigon):
Siem Reip:Hotel: Khemera Angkor(Deluxe)
Luang Prabang: Villa Santi hotel (Deluxe)

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes all accommodation in 3 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure days, tips to local drivers/guides, ,All activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; economy class air tickets between cities, the services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary; Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:
International airfare to/from Vietnam/Laos; passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel medical & cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes as well as customary tips your Hermes Tours escort.

Visas:
Vietnam: Canadian and American passport holders are required to have visas to enter Vietnam for tourism purposes.

US Residents: Vietnam Embassy in DC. The current fee is $65 USD.
Canadian Residents: Vietnam Embassy in Ottawa. The cuurent fee is $79 CAD

Cambodia: It is now possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport. You will require 1 passport size photo. The fee is $20 USD.

Laos: It is now possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport. You will require 3 passport size photos. The fee is $50 USD for US citizens / $57 USD for Canadian citizens.
A departure tax of 10US$ in levied for international flights,

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:
Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.