VIETNAM & CAMBODIA PHOTO TOUR - FEBRUARY 1-13, 2010
WITH ART WOLFE
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Monday, 1st February January—Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam
Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Two nights in Hanoi hotel, deluxe room with ensuite facilities and breakfast & lunch included during Hanoi stay.
Day 2 - Tuesday, 2nd February—Hanoi
After breakfast, the party takes a walking photography tour to Old Hanoi, markets, temples and street activities.
Day 3 – Wednesday, 3rd February—Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Morning transfer by chauffeured van and embark the Annam Junk Boat Cruise on Ha Long Bay. Three nights aboard the Annam Junk Boat Cruise, deluxe room accommodations with ensuite facilities, all meals included.
Day 4 & 5 – Through Friday, 5th February—Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Day 6 – Saturday, 6th February—Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh
Morning transfer from Ha Long Bay for drive to Ninh Binh (approximately 4 hour drive).
On arrival in Ninh Binh, the party will be check into hotel.
Evening drive and shoot in Ninh Binh.
Three nights at Ninh Binh hotel, standard room accommodations with ensuite facilities, breakfast & lunch included during Ninh Binh stay.
Day 7 & 8 – Through Monday, 8th February—Ninh Binh
Exploration of Ninh Binh. Tam Coc is one of the most picturesque spots in all of North Vietnam. The Tam Coc (“three caves”) portion is a three-hour excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through three natural caves (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women.
Day 9 – Tuesday, 9th February—Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Morning chauffeured drive by van to Hanoi (approximately 3 hour drive) with morning visit to Perfume Pagoda.
On arrival in Hanoi, the party will check in to hotel, rest and take part in an evening shoot in Hanoi City.
One night in Hanoi hotel, deluxe room accommodation with ensuite facilities, breakfast & lunch included during this stay.
Day 10 – Wednesday, 10th February—Hanoi to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Mid-day, the party will be transferred to domestic airport for economy flight to Siem Reap.
On arrival in Siem Reap, the group will be met and transferred to Angkor Wat Resort for check in.
Evening walking tour in town.
Three nights at resort, standard room accommodations with ensuite facilities, breakfast and lunch included during Siem Reap stay.
Day 11 & 12 – Through Friday, 12th February—Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Stretching over some 400 km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. Many of these ruins are covered in Banyan tree roots which provide an interesting subject for photographers.
Day 13 – Saturday, 13th February—Angkor Wat/Hanoi/Bangkok
Morning transfer from hotel to Siem Reap Airport for economy flight to Hanoi.
At the Hanoi International Airport, the party departs for individual return flights.
Trip price: $7800 per person
Single Room Supplement: $480
A recommended flight routing would be to fly in from Bangkok, Thailand and back to Bangkok, Thailand at the end of the trip from Siem Reap.
Included in the trip price: Hotel accommodations per itinerary, economy flight specified between Vietnam and Cambodia, boat & ground transportation as specified, cruise accommodations as specified, entrance fees, portage fees (at airport & docks), camera & video fees as required, meals as noted in the itinerary, guide and translator fees and local staff tipping.
Not included: International airfare except for the Vietnam to Cambodia economy flight as noted, airport taxes, VISA entry fees, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and personal shopping.
