SOUTH EAST ASIAVIETNAM 22 " It was our tour leader that made our trip an absolute unforgettable experience. He played a major role in making this vacation one of the best yet." David Glendon south east asia Vietnam in Style Imaginative Facts Tour code: SCVS • Activities: Cruise on Halong Bay, cycling around Hue, extensive walking at sites • Accommodation: 8 nights deluxe accommodation in luxury or historical hotels, 1 night on board the ' Jewel of the Bay' sampan in Halong Bay • Transport: Private air- conditioned minibus or coach, sampan on Halong Bay • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Adding a South East Asia ' must see' - the ' Angkor Wat Extension' DAY 1: HANOI- You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, the colonial-style Hilton Hanoi Opera. After an evening briefing we go out to sample some of Hanoi's superb cuisine. ( D) DAY 2: HALONG BAY- Travel to the World Heritage listed area of Halong Bay where we board the exquisite ' Jewel of the Bay' sampan. This traditional- style boat is lavishly furnished with private cabins, sun deck and a dining room. We carry sea kayaks on board so you can take to the sea amidst the towering karst peaks and swim in secluded bays. ( BLD) DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI - Spend the morning on our sampan and transfer back to Hanoi after lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy a walking tour of Hanoi. ( BL) DAY 4: HANOI - HUE- Morning flight to Hue. In the afternoon we take a tour in traditional cycle rickshaws ( cyclos) around the city to visit the Citadel, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba riverside market. We stay for two nights at the Saigon Morin Hotel, a lovely old colonial building built by a Frenchman in 1901. ( BD) DAY 5: HUE- Cruise along the Perfume River to the tombs of Nguyen Emperors Minh Mang and Tu Duc. On the way back to Hue we have lunch on board our boat and stop to visit the Heavenly Lady Pagoda. ( BL) DAY 6: HUE - HOI AN- Today we continue south by road to Hoi An. The scenery en route is beautiful as we hug the coastline of the South China Sea before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. We stop along the way to visit the Cham Museum and take a walk along China Beach. In Hoi An we stay in a hotel that has been created in the style of a traditional fishing village. ( B) DAY 7: HOI AN- Hoi An is a charming small town which can be easily explored on foot. More than any other place in Vietnam, it retains the feeling of centuries past and is a favourite with all travellers for its beautiful Chinese architecture, lively markets and picturesque seafront. ( BD) DAY 8: SAIGON ( HO CHI MINH CITY)- Fly to bustling Saigon. We visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Cholon ( Chinatown) as well as some of the older colonial buildings dating back to the French period. We also have the chance to visit a Cao Dai temple. ( B) DAY 9: CU CHI TUNNELS- Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War as a place of refuge from the American forces. Perhaps more than any other site in Vietnam, this brings to life the appalling hardships experienced during the war and we have the chance to walk in the tunnels and experience what it must have been like. ( BD) DAY 10: SAIGON- Tour ends. Transfer to airport. ( B) The trip of a lifetime through Vietnam • Stay in a superb selection of beautiful and historical establishments • Explore colourful Halong Bayon a sampan cruise • Take the scenic route to the picturesque seaside town of Hoi An • Tour the imposing imperial architecture ofHue, a UNESCO site • Visit all the major highlights of Hanoi and Saigon( Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam Hanoi Halong Bay Saigon Hue Hoi An Vietnam in Style • Seasonal Supplement £ 100 Single Supplement £ 530 ( compulsory) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 23.36 * Price includes tour price of £ 1110and local payment of US$ 300All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1265pp Land Only * connoisseur Tour duration 10 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Mon HanoiSaigon 2009 24- Jan- 0902- Feb- 09 21- Feb- 0902- Mar- 09 21- Mar- 0930- Mar- 09 18- Apr- 0927- Apr- 09 16- May- 0925- May- 09 13- Jun- 0922- Jun- 09 11- Jul- 0920- Jul- 09 08- Aug- 0917- Aug- 09 05- Sep- 0914- Sep- 09 03- Oct- 0912- Oct- 09 31- Oct- 0909- Nov- 09 28- Nov- 0907- Dec- 09 26- Dec- 0904- Jan- 10 • Starts SatEnds Mon HanoiSaigon 2010 23- Jan- 1001- Feb- 10 20- Feb- 1001- Mar- 10 20- Mar- 1029- Mar- 10 17- Apr- 1026- Apr- 10 15- May- 1024- May- 10 12- Jun- 1021- Jun- 10 10- Jul- 1019- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1016- Aug- 10 04- Sep- 1013- Sep- 10 02- Oct- 1011- Oct- 10 30- Oct- 1008- Nov- 10 27- Nov- 1006- Dec- 10 • Seasonal supplement applies We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

VIETNAM  CAMBODIA  THAILAND 23 SOUTH EAST ASIA Angkor Wat Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: SCAW • Non- group tour: For individuals only • Activities: Extensive walking • Accommodation: 3 nights 5 star hotels • Transport: Plane, private transport • Flights: Saigon to Siem Reap, Siem Reap to Bangkok • Escorted: Services of local guides and representatives DAY 1: SAIGON ( HO CHI MINH CITY) - SIEM REAP- Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia to begin your Angkor Wat experience. Overnight in the Angkor Village Resort, built in traditional Khmer style and a haven of tranquility and comfort. ( BD) DAY 2: ANGKOR WAT- This morning visit the jewel in the Angkor crown, Angkor Wat. In the afternoon visit the impressive Ta Prohm Temple, known for the huge Banyan trees that are growing over and through the temple buildings. ( B) DAY 3: SIEM REAP- Transfer to the airport for a flight to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. ( B) DAY 4: BANGKOK- Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. ( B) Please note: This extension can also be made on a Traveller style basis. In this case you would stay for three nights in tourist class hotels, and would not stay in the Angkor Village Resort. A highly recommended addition to our Vietnam in Style tour • Explore one of the world's most impressive architectural achievements • Stay in five star luxuryin deepest Cambodia • A ' must see' sight in your visit to South East Asia Sapa Hilltribe Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: STSX • Non- group tour: For individuals only • Activities: Hiking • Accommodation: 1 night tourist class hotel, 2 nights overnight sleeper train • Transport: Sleeper trains, private transport • Escorted: Services of local guides and representatives DAY 1: HANOI - SAPA- You will be collected from your hotel by your guide in time for the overnight soft sleeper train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. DAY 2: SAPA- Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa in the heart of Vietnam's hilltribe country. Enjoy a 5- 6 hour easy hike to hilltribe villages belonging to the H'mong, Zay and Red Zao, all of whom wear distinctive tribal clothing. The scenery is spectacular, with steep rice terraces and lush verdant hills. ( If you do not wish to hike, there will be other options available). DAY 3: SAPA- Climb Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa and its environs. Later there is a short hike to Ta Phin village populated by the Dao whose women are particularly striking as they wear a large red turban often covered with old coins or jewellery. You will return to Sapa for lunch and in the afternoon transfer back to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi. ( B) DAY 4: HANOI- You will be transferred to a hotel of your choice ( accommodation is not included). Note: This extension can be applied to most tours in Vietnam. A highly recommended addition to our tours in Vietnam • Interact with ethnic minority villagersdressed in traditional clothing • Hike through stunning mountain sceneryand colourful villages • Maximise your time using overnight sleeper trains between Hanoi and Sapa Solo Traveller Supplement £ 100( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 225pp Land OnlySolo Traveller Supplement £ 325( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 825pp Land Only travellerconnoisseur Tour duration 4 daysTour duration 4 days new tour for 2009 new tour for 2009