Wild Borneo ( 13 Days )
$6,833.00 per person
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Join us for a wild adventure to the rivers and rainforests of Borneo. Orang-utan tours, national parks and white-sand beaches await us. We’ll discover the cultures that have influenced two of the island’s cities, breathe in the thick, humid forests and spy a variety of wildlife. Explore gardens of exotic flowers and climb into ancient tree canopies. Search for proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants as we leisurely cruise remote rivers. And discover how centres are caring for the orang-utan and the world’s smallest bear. If you’re looking for an unforgettable wildlife holiday, our Borneo tours are perfect.
Itinerary
Day 1 – UK – In flight
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Hanoi.
UK – In flight
Day 2 – Hanoi
Upon arrival in Hanoi we transfer to our hotel.
Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture, Hanoi (4-star)
Day 3 – Hanoi – Halong Bay
We head towards Halong, travelling through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. We’ll board our private junk for a cruise on the emerald green waters of beautiful Halong Bay, dotted with more than 2,000 towering karst islands topped with dense jungle foliage. We enjoy lunch on board before we return to Halong.
Paradise Suites Hotel, Halong (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Halong Bay cruise (all day)
Breakfast
Day 4 – Halong – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An
We fly to Danang today, travelling on from there to nearby Hoi An.
La Siesta Hoi An Resort (4.5-star)
Today includes…
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 – Hoi An
This morning we have an excursion to the peaceful village of Triem Tay, located close to town on Cam Kim Island, in the Thu Bon River. Accompanied by our guide, we’ll visit some of the traditional houses, meet the locals and learn about their culture and traditions. Later this afternoon we take a walking tour of Hoi An, with an exceptionally well-preserved old town that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are more than a thousand preserved buildings including temples, merchants’ houses, warehouses and workshops here.
La Siesta Hoi An Resort (4.5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Tour of Hoi An countryside (morning)
Walking tour of Hoi An (afternoon)
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 – Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City
We fly south to Ho Chi Minh City. This evening we’ll enjoy a special dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel Grand Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City (4-star)
Today includes…
Breakfast and Lunch
Free time
Day 7 – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City
Today we head out to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the remarkable underground tunnel network where Vietcong guerrillas hid during the Vietnam War. You’ll see secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. We return to the city for a tour, visiting landmarks such as Reunification Palace, Reunification Hall, the elegant 19th-century Central Post Office, and the opera house.
Hotel Grand Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Cu Chi Tunnels (morning)
City tour of Ho Chi Minh City (afternoon)
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 – Ben Tre
This morning we embark on an excursion to the Mekong Delta region, often referred to as ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’. In Tien Giang, we will board our boat for a scenic river cruise, stopping to visit a small handicraft factory on Turtle Island. Later we’ll take a tuk tuk ride along country roads, enjoy locally produced honey, and explore the Xep Canal by boat. We’ll also pay a visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho.
Hotel Grand Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Ben Tre (all day)
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9 – Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap
We head to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for our flight to Siem Reap and on arrival transfer to our hotel.
Borei Angkor, Siem Reap (5-star)
Today includes…
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10 – Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world and Cambodia’s most cherished symbol. We begin our visit at the ancient city of Angkor Thom. At the centre of the city stands the impressive Bayon Temple, adorned with enigmatic carvings. After lunch we continue to the Ta Prohm temple, whose ruins are wrapped in the sinuous, snake-like roots of strangler figs and silk cotton trees. We then see Angkor Wat itself, a remarkable site famous worldwide for its exquisite bas reliefs, including over 3,000 images of apsaras – celestial nymphs or muses – as well as dynamic battle scenes, and depictions of Hindu myths. We’ll visit Pre Rup Temple before viewing sunset from either Sros Srong or Bakheng Mountain.
Borei Angkor, Siem Reap (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit ruins of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat (all day)
Breakfast
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