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ASIA 2019-20
TRAVEL JUST GOT EVEN MORE REWARDING NOW EARN QANTAS POINTS ON PEREGRINE ADVENTURES* * T&Cs apply
WELCOME TO
PEREGRINE
From our humble first steps in the foothills of Nepal, we’ve expanded to
over 80 countries across all seven continents. Over 40 years of operating,
one thing has stayed constant – our desire for authentic adventure.
Our passionate guides and leaders will give you the story behind
the well-known highlights, then help you find the smaller
moments that make your journey truly unforgettable.
With a maximum group size of just 12 people, you’ll be able to slip
between alleys and see local secrets the big groups just can’t reach,
and eat and stay in more intimate and authentic locations.
We’re a company built by travellers, for travellers, and it shows in every step.
Take your next one with us.
SMALL GROUP
JOURNEYS
At Peregrine, we believe small groups are the key to unlocking
unforgettable adventures.
Travelling in small groups of 12 or fewer means we can keep
experiences spontaneous and authentic and discover local
secrets. It’s the ideal number to duck between market stalls or
sit down for a leisurely meal at a local family restaurant. Better
still, sharing these moments with like-minded people elevates
them to memories that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
WORLD-CLASS LEADERS With an intimate group, you’ll really
get to know your leader. Share stories and meals, getting the
chance to ask more questions and go deeper than
the guidebook.
HAND-PICKED ACCOMMODATION We have the flexibility
to stay in a wider range of lodgings, and we carefully select all
our accommodation for a reason. Whether it’s the spectacular
view, central location, historical relevance or all the above.
EFFORTLESS TRAVEL We adapt our transport for each
destination, without compromising on comfort. When we’re
not travelling by tuk-tuk in Thailand, or on a traditional
houseboat in India, we use private vehicles to reduce
travel time.
PEREGRINE MOMENTS
After 40 years travelling the globe, we’ve learnt it’s the little things that make a trip
memorable. Peregrine Moments lead you off the well-worn tourist trails and take
you a little deeper into the culture. Sure, we’ll take you to visit the Terracotta Army,
but we’ll also take you to lunch with a local Xi’an family to learn how tourism has
impacted their lives since the statues were uncovered.
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Over 20 years ago, we became the first tour company of our kind to exclusively employ local leaders in the destinations we visit. Because who better to guide you through the backstreets than someone who lives there? Our trips feature plenty of guidebook highlights, but you won’t stop there. Our leaders will help you to find experiences that are intimate, authentic and memorable, away from the well-worn path. Our small group size guarantees you more one-on-one time with your leader and the opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with them and the destination you’re exploring. Let our local leaders show you their world.
Travelling with Channa as my guide in Cambodia
was an absolute privilege. More than just an
ambassador, she is a shining light for her country.
- Allison, Cambodia Discovery
peregrineadventures.com // 5
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap, Cambodia
HAND-PICKED
ACCOMMODATION
Travelling in small groups means we aren’t restricted to staying in larger chain
hotels. Our destination experts can seek out accommodation that better reflects
the style of the region.
You’ll spend less time waiting in queues for check-in and more time soaking up
your surrounds. We don’t subscribe to the idea that adventure means forgoing
comfort, and the accommodation we use is hand-picked for its quality, amenities
and location. All of our standard trips also include a special feature stay –
lodgings selected for their ability to enrich your experience. What that means will
change depending on the destination. From the royal rooms of a 15th‑century
Indian palace to a Hmong lodge outside of Chiang Mai, your stay will be
memorable for all the right reasons.
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FEATURE STAY FEATURE STAY
Dera Khairwa, India Aliya Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka
Sleep like a king in this 15th-century fortified palace This refined, remote resort has an ideal location
owned and operated by royal descendants. overlooking the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
peregrineadventures.com // 7
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
At Peregrine, we don’t think responsible travel has to mean roughing it.
We care deeply about how we balance visiting must-see destinations
with protecting landmarks and ecosystems, and we constantly review our
operations to look for ways to reduce our environmental footprint.
Any emissions created by the transport or accommodation used in our
trips are offset through the purchase of carbon credits, as part of our
decade-long commitment to being a carbon neutral business.
We’re industry leaders when it comes to animal welfare – in 2014
we were the first global tour operator to end elephant rides, and our
concerns about child protection saw us remove orphanage visits from
our itineraries in 2016.
We’re curious, just like our travellers. That’s why regardless of whether we
go to popular travel spots or lesser-known places, we always use local
knowledge to avoid the crowds and we make sure our trips contribute to
the local economy.
We’ve set a goal for our sustainable, small ship Adventure Cruising range
to be plastic-free by 2020, and we’re currently partnering with Travellers
Against Plastic to minimise disposable plastic use.
With Peregrine, it’s responsible travel that you can enjoy.
The Intrepid Foundation was set up to help local organisations improve
livelihoods through sustainable travel experiences. It now supports over 35
local, grassroots organisations around the world and empowers travellers
to have a positive impact on the communities they visit. Travellers can give
back by supporting a range of projects and not-for-profit organisations.
Find out how you can help at theintrepidfoundation.org
In 2018, Peregrine celebrated becoming a certified B Corp, making us the
largest in the travel industry. More than just a logo, B Corp certification is
a rigorous process that helps businesses to be better, and customers to
easily identify the difference between good business and good marketing. It
demonstrates our commitment to creating positive change for our planet,
our people and the local communities we visit.
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We’ve been travelling the world for 40 years, and our spirit for adventure is just
as strong now as when we took our first steps into the foothills of Nepal way
back in 1978.
Though we now operate in 80 countries across all seven continents, we’ll
never stop seeking new adventures. In 2019 we’re introducing over 20 new
experiences around the globe. For the first time this year, you’ll witness sunrise
at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo and learn the intricate art of paper-cutting from a
local master in Beijing.
Below, find four of our favourite new trips across Asia, and look for the New Trip
logo throughout the brochure to see more.
Because you never outgrow adventure.
Northern Thailand Adventure Jewels of Uzbekistan
Get up close and under the surface of Adventure through this historic, dynamic silk
Northern Thailand, page 36 road country, page 56
Best of China Java & Bali Explorer
Discover the mystery and history of Imperial Experience Indonesia’s cultural hotspots and
China, page 46 unforgettable landscapes, page 37
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Every Peregrine trip has been given a physical activity
rating, on a scale of 1-5.
l These trips are a relaxing break. You
don’t have to worry about doing anything physically
demanding unless you want to.
ll Some easy physical activities are included in
your trip. No physical preparation is required to make
the most of the journey.
lll This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate
physical activities are included and a good level of
fitness is required.
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activity. The fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy it, as
most activities will be challenging.
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with plenty of challenges and some extreme
conditions. You’ll be required to be seriously fit for this
trip, as difficult activities are included.
GROUP WALKING TOURS
Most of our itineraries are designed for people with an average
level of fitness, but these involve a little bit of huff and puff.
COMBINATION TRIPS
This indicates two or three trips combined. On these trips,
some travellers will do the whole journey while others
will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will
change on different sections of the trip. Transfers between
trips are included.
This icon is used to indicate key trips
that are consistently in high demand
and can sell out quickly.
peregrineadventures.com // 13SOUTH EAST ASIA
The contrasts and contradictions of South East Asia are an
endless source of wonder. For every cobbled lane in Hoi An,
there’s an underground Viet Cong tunnel in Cu Chi. For
every carved face on Angkor Bayon, there’s a new piece of
street art in the alleys of Phnom Penh.
With Peregrine, you won’t be ticking off sights from behind
a bus window. You’ll see these destinations up close and
through the eyes of locals. Our proudly homegrown leaders
not only know how to set the perfect pace, they hold the
key to all the secret spots you won’t see in a larger group.
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Yangon Monsoon 25-35ºC
Hanoi Very hot & dry 35ºC+
Vientiane Hot & dry 25-35ºC
Ho Chi Minh City Hot & wet 25-35ºC
Phnom Penh Pleasantly warm 20-30ºC
Siem Reap
Bangkok
Phuket
Yogyakarta
peregrineadventures.com // 15SOUTH EAST ASIA
COMBINATION TRIPS
Can’t decide between Luang Prabang’s ancient splendour and Chiang Mai’s mist-shrouded
mountains? You can do both with our combination trips, and why not cruise through the
emerald waters of Halong Bay while you’re at it? See these maps (and the trip pages) for our
full selection of combo trips.
TURN THESE...
Northern Thailand Adventure Vietnam Snapshot
PATT 11 days, see page 36 PAVT 8 days, see page 20
Cambodia Discovery Cambodia In Depth
PACC 6 days, see page 30 PACE 12 days, see page 29
Laos Highlights Vintage Vietnam
PALS 5 days, see page 35 PAVV 15 days, see page 18
Vietnam’s Essential Sapa
PAES 6 days, see page 21
…INTO A COMBO TRIP*
Best of Northern Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
PATT + PALS + PACC = PABIC
20 days, enter PABIC on our website
Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
PATT + PALS = PATLC
15 days, see page 34
Indochina Explorer
PATT + PALS + PAVT + PACC = PAIEC
27 days, see page 27
Indochina Insights
PATT + PALS + PAVT = PAIIC
22 days, see page 33
Heritage Vietnam & Cambodia
PAVT + PACC = PAHVC
13 days, see page 26
Jewels of Indochina
PACC + PAVV = PAJIC
20 days, see page 24
Cambodia & Vietnam In Depth
PACE + PAVV = PACVC
26 days, see page 28
Vietnam Insight
PAES + PAVT = PAVIC
13 days, see page 22
Laos & Cambodia Impressions
PALS + PACC = PALCC
10 days, see page 32
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PAES Halong Bay
Hanoi
LAOS
Luang Prabang
Hmong Lodge
Mekong
Chiang Mai River PALS
PATT
Vientiane
Sukhothai PAVT
THAILAND Hue
PAVV Hoi An
Uthai Thani
Kanchanaburi
Bangkok VIETNAM
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap PACC
Battambang CAMBODIA
PACE Nha Trang
Phnom Penh
Kep Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta
* Connecting flights included on all combination tripsHanoi, Vietnam
Vintage Vietnam
15 Days
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrive in Ho Chi Minh Day 4 Nha Trang Visit the astounding Cu Imperial Citadel, including the Forbidden
City and transfer to your hotel. Chi tunnels, then fly to Nha Trang. This Purple City, in the afternoon.
popular coastal city is bordered by Day 10 Hue After a local breakfast of bun bo
Peregrine Moments mountains and beaches. hue (vermicelli and beef soup) take a cruise
Island exploration – Nha Trang Day 5 Nha Trang Venture out on a boat on the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu
Get up close and personal with Nha Trang’s small to explore the nearby islands today. Feast Pagoda and Royal Tomb.
islands and serene coastal life on a leisurely boat ride. on fresh seafood and go snorkelling. Day 11 Hanoi A city famous for its lakes,
Enjoy a seafood lunch and snorkelling along the way. Day 6 Hoi An Fly to Danang and then boulevards, public parks and magnificent
Sunset boat trip – Hoi An travel to Hoi An. Declared a World Old Quarter. Wander the ancient ‘36 streets’
Take a sunset boat cruise on the Thu Bon River and Heritage site, Hoi An’s Old Town has and discover an amazing selection of shops,
toast to the stunning views with onboard drinks. been beautifully preserved and restored then enjoy a water puppet performance
to its original glory. and get behind the scenes of this long-
Day 7 Hoi An See the historic sites of Hoi running tradition at the home of a local
Day 2 Mekong Delta Enjoy breakfast at KOTO puppet master.
An’s Old Town on a walking tour that includes
restaurant – which helps disadvantaged
lunch at a local restaurant. Day 12 Hanoi Explore the sights of Hanoi
youths – before travelling to your guesthouse
Day 8 Hoi An After enjoying some free time on a tour, taking in the Temple of Literature,
in the Mekong Delta. Explore its waterways
to explore the city, take a boat trip on the Thu One Pillar Pagoda and the former residence
and learn about daily life on the Mekong.
Bon River and sit back with some drinks as of Vietnam’s most famous revolutionary,
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City Return to Ho Chi Ho Chi Minh.
Hoi An ends the day in a lovely evening glow.
Minh City to visit the Reunification Palace,
Day 9 Hue Drive to Hue via the Hai Van Pass, Day 13 Halong Bay One of Vietnam’s most
War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame
a scenic stretch of mountainous highway, scenic regions, Halong Bay is dotted with
Cathedral and Post Office.
then stop off at Lang Co Beach. Visit the beaches and grottos, created over thousands
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of years by waves and wind. Spend the night Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta
on the bay and dine on deck by candlelight.
Day 14 Hanoi Return to Hanoi by bus,
stopping at a village known for its ceramics
TRIP CODE: PAVV
on the way. Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon
and celebrate the end of this adventure with PHYSICAL RATING l l
your new-found friends at a farewell dinner.
Group size Maximum 12
Day 15 Hanoi The trip ends after breakfast. Accommodation 12 nights comfortable
hotel, 1 night guesthouse, 1 night feature
stay Halong Bay boat
Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
Meals 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
FEATURE STAY Selected Wednesdays
Enter trip code PAVV on our website
Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 13) peregrineadventures.com for a full list
Board a traditional boat and set sail on majestic of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
Halong Bay. Settle into comfortable twin share,
air-conditioned, en suite cabins, and enjoy a top Price See inside front cover
deck where you can bask in the unforgettable
karst scenery and experience a candlelit dinner
of fresh seafood.
peregrineadventures.com // 19Halong Bay, Vietnam
Hanoi
Halong Bay
VIETNAM
Vietnam Snapshot Hoi An
8 Days
Day 1 Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi and take a Day 5 Hoi An Take a walking tour of this
transfer to your hotel. 15th-century trading post for the Portuguese, Ho Chi Minh City
Chinese, Japanese and Dutch. In the
Peregrine Moments afternoon enjoy sunset drinks while
cruising the Thu Bon River.
Candlelit dinner on deck – Halong Bay TRIP CODE: PAVT
Take in one of the world’s natural wonders on a Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City The morning is
free for you to explore Hoi An. Transfer PHYSICAL RATING l l
traditional boat before sitting down to dinner by
candlelight under the stars. to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City in
Group size Maximum 12
the afternoon.
Water puppet show – Hanoi Accommodation 6 nights comfortable
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City Before getting hotel, 1 night feature stay Halong Bay boat
Discover the traditional arts of Vietnam with a visit to
to know modern-day Ho Chi Minh City Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
the home of a seventh-generation water puppet master.
catch a glimpse of its wartime past with
Meals 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
a tour of the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi tunnels.
Day 2 Halong Bay Drive to Halong Bay and Later visit the Reunification Palace, the site ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
discover why it inspires so much Vietnamese of South Vietnam's surrender in 1975, and the
legend. Cruise overnight on a comfortable War Remnants Museum on a city tour. Selected Fridays
boat, basking in sublime surroundings. Enter trip code PAVT on our website
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City Your trip ends after peregrineadventures.com for a full list
Day 3 Hanoi Disembark at midday and return breakfast this morning. of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
to Hanoi. Enjoy a unique water puppet
performance hosted by a local puppet
Price See inside front cover
master. Speak with the artist about the history
of this traditional art.
Day 4 Hoi An Take a guided half-day tour FEATURE STAY
of Hanoi that includes major sites like the
Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 2)
Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda,
Bask in unforgettable karst scenery aboard a
and the former residence of Vietnam’s most
traditional boat with modern conveniences.
famous revolutionary, Ho Chi Minh. Enjoy
At night enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner on the
lunch at KOTO, a local initative, before top deck, beneath a sea of stars.
leaving for Hoi An in the afternoon.
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Sapa, Vietnam
Sapa VIETNAM
Vietnam’s Essential Sapa Hanoi
6 Days
Day 1 Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi for a taste of Day 4 Sapa Make a short round-trip trek to
Vietnam's capital city. If arriving early, perhaps Lech Village in the Thanh Kim valley, then
visit the Temple of Literature or One Pillar share tea with a local family before free time
Pagoda before meeting the group. in the afternoon. Perhaps pursue hiking trails
of your choosing or soak up the views.
TRIP CODE: PAES
Peregrine Moments Day 5 Hanoi Drive to Hanoi. Enjoy free
PHYSICAL RATING l l l
time, perhaps with a visit to Hoan Kiem
Three colours sticky rice – Sapa
Lake or the Ethnology Museum, or
Visit the home of a local family in Lech Village to Group size Maximum 12
maybe spend some time in Hanoi’s lively
sample a regional speciality and breakfast staple: Accommodation 4 nights comfortable
Old Quarter. Farewell fellow travellers
three colours sticky rice. hotel, 1 night feature stay Sapa
over dinner at KOTO, a philanthropic
Transport Private vehicle
Hanoi institution that doubles as a
Day 2 Sapa Journey by private vehicle from hospitality training program for disadvantaged Meals 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Hanoi to the verdant mountains of northwest local youth. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
Vietnam, a dramatic region featuring Day 6 Hanoi Your trip comes to an end after
colourfully clothed locals and crisp fresh breakfast this morning. Selected Sundays
air. The area is home to a number of hill Enter trip code PAES on our website
tribes including the Hmong, Dao and Tay peregrineadventures.com for a full list
people. Visit Cat Cat Village in the afternoon, of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
followed by an evening spent taking in the
Price See inside front cover
dramatic, unforgettable vistas from your
chalet-style resort in the hills.
Day 3 Sapa Catch a bus to Lao Chai and set FEATURE STAY
out on a hike to the mountain village of Ta
Van. Stop for lunch at a local home, then Victoria Resort, Sapa (Day 2)
continue your scenic walk past lush rice Set atop a hill, this tranquil chalet-style resort
terraces, bamboo forests and a stunning and spa commands spectacular views of the
village of Sapa, the resort’s lush garden and
waterfall to Giang Ta Chai.
Vietnam’s highest peak, Mt Fansipan.
peregrineadventures.com // 21Hoi An, Vietnam
Sapa Hanoi
Halong Bay
Vietnam Insight
VIETNAM
Hoi An
13 Days
Day 1 Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi for an the evening and take an optional meal out at
introduction to Vietnam's capital city. If one of Hanoi’s fantastic eating spots. Ho Chi Minh City
arriving early, perhaps visit the temples at Day 7 Halong Bay Drive to Halong Bay and
Hoan Kiem Lake before meeting the group in discover why its limestone karsts inspire local
the evening. legends. Cruise overnight on a comfortable
TRIP CODE: PAVIC
Day 2 Sapa Journey from Hanoi to the boat, basking in sublime surroundings.
verdant mountains of northwest Vietnam in PHYSICAL RATING l l l
Day 8 Hanoi Disembark at midday and return
a private vehicle. In the afternoon visit Cat to Hanoi. Enjoy a unique water puppet Group size Maximum 12
Cat Village followed by an evening of fresh performance hosted by a local puppet Accommodation 11 nights comfortable
mountain air and unforgettable vistas. master. Speak with the artist about the history hotel, 1 night feature stay Halong Bay boat
Day 3 Sapa Spend the day trekking among of this traditional art. Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
spectacular highland scenery. Beginning at Day 9 Hoi An Take a guided tour of Hanoi Meals 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Lao Chai, trek through and past terraced hills, that includes major sites like the Temple
bamboo jungle and waterfalls before arriving of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the
at Giang Ta Chai. Stop for a traditional lunch ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
former residence of Vietnam’s most famous
at a local home in Ta Van on the way. revolutionary, Ho Chi Minh. Enjoy lunch at Selected Sundays
KOTO before flying to Danang en route Enter trip code PAVIC on our website
to Hoi An.
Peregrine Moments peregrineadventures.com for a full list
Day 10 Hoi An Take a walking tour of of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
Water puppet performance – Hanoi
this 15th-century trading post for the
Discover the traditional arts of Vietnam with a visit to Price See inside front cover
Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and
the home of a seventh-generation water puppet master.
Dutch. In the afternoon enjoy sunset
Sample local sticky rice – Sapa drinks while cruising the Thu Bon River.
FEATURE STAY
Visit the home of a local family in Lech Village to Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City The morning
sample a regional speciality: three colours sticky is free for you to explore Hoi An before Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 7)
rice. Once reserved for special occasions, today this transferring to Danang and flying to Ho Bask in unforgettable karst scenery aboard a
naturally dyed rice has become a breakfast staple. Chi Minh City. traditional boat with modern conveniences. At
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City Catch a night enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner on the top
deck, beneath a sea of stars.
Day 4 Sapa Embark on a short walk to the glimpse of Vietnam’s wartime past with a
Thanh Kim Valley and enjoy tea with a local tour of the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi tunnels. Later
family in Lech Village. Learn about local visit the Reunification Palace, site of South
village life and sample coloured sticky rice, a Vietnam’s surrender in 1975, and the War
regional speciality. Remnants Museum on a city tour.
Day 5 Hanoi Return to Hanoi. Enjoy dinner at Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City Your Vietnamese
KOTO, a local philanthropic institution that adventure ends after breakfast.
doubles as a hospitality training program for
disadvantaged local youth. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
Day 6 Hanoi Enjoy a free day to explore. As This is a combination of itineraries PAES
this is a combination trip, your group will and PAVT. For more information on
Combination Trips, see pages 13, 16 & 17.
likely change today. Meet new travellers in
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VIETNAM Hanoi
Halong Bay
Vietnam Food Explorer Hue
Hoi An
12 Days
Day 1 Hanoi Get a first taste of the Hanoi Day 6 Hoi An Tour the Forbidden Purple
dining scene at a restaurant located in the City with a guide before continuing south to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City
city’s Old Quarter. wander the lantern-strewn streets of Hoi An’s
Day 2 Hanoi Begin with a sunrise walk Old Town. Embark on an evening street food
around Hoan Kiem Lake followed by a bowl tour, savouring local dishes like banh bao
banh vac (shrimp dumplings). TRIP CODE: PAGF
of pho, a Hanoi breakfast favourite. Embark
on a half-day tour of Hanoi’s main sights, Day 7 Hoi An Go deeper into the food of PHYSICAL RATING l l
ending with a cup of tea at one of the city’s central Vietnam with an introduction to the
Group size Maximum 12
hidden teahouses. Pay a visit to Ngo Sy cuisine’s signature flavours. Wander through
Accommodation 9 nights comfortable
Lien Market to gain an insight into local herb gardens at the edge of the city, then
hotel, 1 night guesthouse, 1 night feature
ingredients. Then take part in a cooking class, prepare dishes at Morning Glory Cooking stay Halong Bay boat
feasting on your creations for dinner. School, one of Hoi An’s most renowned
Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
culinary institutions.
Meals 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Day 8 Hoi An Enjoy a free day to delve
Peregrine Moments ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
deeper into all Hoi An has to offer.
Tea ceremony – Hanoi Perhaps make the most of an optional
In the laneways of Hanoi, enjoy an intimate tea Selected Saturdays
early morning visit to the fish markets, or
ceremony at a neighbourhood teahouse. Enter trip code PAGF on our website
why not rent a bicycle and explore the
peregrineadventures.com for a full list
Candlelit dinner – Halong Bay surrounding countryside, followed by a of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
Take in one of the world’s natural wonders on a seafood dinner by the water.
traditional boat before sitting down to dinner by Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City Take a short Price See inside front cover
candlelight under the stars. flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy lunch
at an atmospheric villa before taking
in sights such as the War Remnants FEATURE STAY
Day 3 Halong Bay Board a boat and cruise Museum. Later, participate in a cooking class
between the limestone peaks of Halong Bay. Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 3)
with a chef who puts a contemporary twist
Cast a traditional net with a local fisherman Bask in unforgettable karst scenery aboard a
on classic Vietnamese dishes.
and explore the caves and grottoes of this traditional boat with modern conveniences. At
Day 10 Mekong Delta Travel to the Mekong night enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner on the top
natural wonder before enjoying a candlelit
Delta and cruise down the river, perhaps deck, beneath a sea of stars.
dinner on deck as the sun sets.
sampling some tropical fruit along the way.
Day 4 Hue Journey back to Hanoi where Enjoy Vietnamese hospitality and cook
you’ll take a mid-afternoon flight to Hue, South Vietnamese delicacies at a riverside
the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Your guesthouse surrounded by orchards.
leader will take you on a stroll around the city
Days 11-12 Ho Chi Minh City Return to
then the evening is free to explore Hue’s Old
Ho Chi Minh City and celebrate your
Town and dining scene by night.
final evening with an aperitif at a rooftop
Day 5 Hue Welcome the day with a regional establishment that overlooks the city,
bowl of bun bo hue (vermicelli and beef followed by a dinner of modern Vietnamese
soup) then take a boat cruise along the at its best at one of the city’s top restaurants.
Perfume River. In the evening, get a taste of The trip concludes after breakfast on Day 12.
local hospitality with a home-cooked meal.
peregrineadventures.com // 23Halong Bay, Vietnam
Jewels of Indochina
20 Days
Day 1 Phnom Penh Sua s’dei! Welcome to familiar with the town. Tour the countryside Day 10 Nha Trang Venture out on a boat to
Cambodia. Transfer to your hotel and join the in the afternoon before sipping sunset drinks. explore the nearby islands today. Feast on
group for a welcome meeting. Day 4 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Spend the day fresh seafood and go snorkelling.
exploring the temples of Angkor, including Day 11 Hoi An Fly to Danang and travel to Hoi
Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat, An. Declared a World Heritage site, Hoi An’s
Peregrine Moments with a lunchtime visit to the Sala Bai Old Town has been beautifully restored
Monastery visit – Phnom Penh Hotel School. and preserved.
Travel to a monastery to learn more about the life of a Day 5 Siem Reap Travel out to see the Day 12 Hoi An See the historic sites of Hoi
monk. Burn incense and make a lotus flower offering red-sandstone Banteay Srei temple and An’s Old Town on a walking tour that includes
before receiving a sacred water blessing. the 12th-century Preah Khan complex. lunch at a local restaurant.
Delicious local breakfast – Hue Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City Fly to the Day 13 Hoi An After enjoying free time to
Do as the locals do and start your day with a steaming bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. explore the city, take a boat trip on the Thu
bowl of bun bo hue (vermicelli and beef soup). Bon River and relax with some drinks as Hoi
Day 7 Mekong Delta Enjoy breakfast at
KOTO restaurant before travelling to a An basks in a lovely evening glow.
Day 2 Phnom Penh Sitting on a major guesthouse in the Mekong Delta. Explore its Day 14 Hue Drive to Hue via the Hai Van Pass,
junction at the meeting of the Mekong and waterways and learn about local life on the a scenic mountain stretch of highway. Visit the
Tonle Sap rivers, Phnom Penh is famous for Mekong. Imperial Citadel in the afternoon. Built in 1362,
its French-inspired architecture. Take a Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City Travel back to Ho Chi it served as the capital of Vietnam during the
guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Minh City and visit the Reunification Palace, reign of the Nguyen dynasty between 1802 and
Museum and visit the sobering Choeung Ek War Remnants Museum, Post Office and 1945. Your tour includes the crumbling remains
(Killing Fields) Memorial. Then it’s on to the Notre Dame Cathedral. of the Forbidden Purple City.
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before a visit Day 9 Nha Trang Visit the astounding Cu Chi Day 15 Hue Take a cruise on the Perfume
to a Buddhist monastery. Tunnels then fly to Nha Trang, a coastal city River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and
Day 3 Siem Reap Fly to Siem Reap and get bordered by mountains and beaches. Royal Tomb.
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VIETNAM
Hanoi
Halong Bay
Hue
Hoi An
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap CAMBODIA
Nha Trang
Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta
Day 16 Hanoi Welcome to Hanoi, famous for
FEATURE STAY
its lakes, boulevards, public parks and
magnificent Old Quarter. Wander the Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
amazing selection of shops in the ancient ‘36 (Days 3-5) TRIP CODE: PAJIC
streets’, then enjoy a water puppet Sitting in the middle of lush tropical gardens, PHYSICAL RATING l l
performance and go behind the scenes of Navutu Dreams is a resort dedicated to wellness,
this long-running tradition at a local family rejuvenation and balance. Group size Maximum 12
theatre. Accommodation 14 nights comfortable
Day 17 Hanoi Explore the sights of Hanoi on hotel, 1 night guesthouse, 3 nights feature
stay Siem Reap, 1 night feature stay
a tour, taking in the Temple of Literature,
Halong Bay boat
One Pillar Pagoda and the former stilt house
Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
residence of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s most
famous revolutionary. Meals 19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Day 18 Halong Bay One of Vietnam’s most DEPARTURE DATES
scenic regions, Halong Bay is dotted with
beaches and grottos, created over thousands Selected Fridays
of years by waves and wind. Spend the night Enter trip code PAJIC on our website
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candlelit dinner on the deck under the stars.
Day 19 Hanoi Return to Hanoi by bus, then Price See inside front cover
enjoy a final dinner with the group.
Day 20 Hanoi This trip ends after breakfast. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
This is a combination of itineraries PACC
and PAVV. For more information on
Combination Trips, see pages 13, 16 & 17.
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Hanoi
Halong Bay
VIETNAM
Heritage Vietnam Hoi An
& Cambodia
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
Phnom
CAMBODIA Penh
Ho Chi Minh City
13 Days
Day 1 Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy free time to
your hotel. explore Hoi An before transferring to Danang TRIP CODE: PAHVC
Day 2 Halong Bay Drive to the World and flying to Ho Chi Minh City.
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Heritage-listed Halong Bay and transfer Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City Catch a glimpse of
to a comfortable boat to explore the bay Vietnam’s wartime past with a tour of the Group size Maximum 12
and discover why its limestone karsts have Viet Cong’s Cu Chi tunnels. Later visit the Accommodation 8 nights hotel, 1 night
inspired so many legends. Cruise overnight, Reunification Palace and War Remnants feature stay Halong Bay boat, 3 nights
basking in the sublime surroundings. Museum on a city tour. feature stay Siem Reap
Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle
Day 8 Phnom Penh Take an included
Meals 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Peregrine Moments flight and transfer to your hotel in the
Cambodian capital. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
Sunset drinks – Siem Reap
Day 9 Phnom Penh Explore Phnom Penh
Stop to savour the setting sun at a scenic point Selected Fridays
on a full-day city tour. Visit the Silver
overlooking the Cambodian countryside. Enter trip code PAHVC on our website
Pagoda and learn the dark history of the
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Candlelit dinner – Halong Bay Khmer Rouge at Choeung Ek. Then visit of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
Take in one of the world’s natural wonders on a a Buddhist temple to speak with monks
traditional boat before sitting down to dinner by and take part in a sacred water blessing.
Price See inside front cover
candlelight under the stars.
Day 10 Siem Reap Fly to Siem Reap and
relax at your hotel before travelling to COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
the countryside to learn about Cambodian This is a combination of itineraries PAVT
Day 3 Hanoi Disembark at midday and return
stilt homes and life in a farming village. and PACC. For more information on
to Hanoi. This afternoon, enjoy a unique
Sunset drinks at a scenic lookout cap the day Combination Trips see pages 13, 16 & 17.
Peregrine experience when you sit down to a
off.
water puppet performance hosted by a local
puppet master. Day 11 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Spend the FEATURE STAY
day exploring the temples of Angkor (such
Day 4 Hoi An Take a guided half-day tour Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
as Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat).
of Hanoi that includes major sites like the (Days 10-12)
Lunch is at Sala Bai Hotel School, where local
Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, and Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Navutu
youths learn skills that will help them gain
the former residence of the revolutionary Ho Dreams is a resort dedicated to wellness,
employment.
Chi Minh. Enjoy lunch at KOTO before flying rejuvenation and balance.
to Danang and transferring to Hoi An. Day 12 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Travel out
to see the red sandstone Banteay Srei temple
Day 5 Hoi An Take a walking tour of this
and the 12th-century Preah Khan complex.
15th-century trading post for the Portuguese,
Chinese, Japanese and Dutch. In the Day 13 Siem Reap Bid farewell to your travel
afternoon enjoy sunset drinks while cruising group as your South East Asian adventure
the Thu Bon River. ends after breakfast this morning.
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Luang Hanoi
Prabang
LAOS Halong Bay
Hmong Lodge
Indochina Explorer
Chiang Mai
Sukhothai Vientiane
THAILAND Hoi An
Uthai Thani
Kanchanaburi Angkor Wat
27 Days Bangkok Siem CAMBODIA
Reap
Days 1-2 Bangkok Bustling Bangkok is ready Day 10 Chiang Mai Start the day with a visit to Phnom VIETNAM
Penh Ho Chi Minh City
to meet you. Visit Wat Po and its astounding a local market to pick up an offering to take
Reclining Buddha, stop in at the majestic to Wat Suan Dok temple. Here you will find
Grand Palace, and enjoy a boat tour of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University,
TRIP CODE: PAIEC
city’s khlongs (canals) to see a more tranquil where Buddhist monks are educated. Take
side of the city. the chance to ask them more about their PHYSICAL RATING l l
Days 3-4 Kanchanaburi Travel to schooling and lifestyle.
Group size Maximum 12
Kanchanaburi’s Hellfire Pass Memorial Days 11-13 Luang Prabang Fly to beautiful Accommodation 16 nights hotel, 2 nights
Museum and take a journey along the ‘death Luang Prabang, the jewel in Laos’ crown and resort, 1 night feature stay Hmong Lodge,
railway’. Drive to the Erawan National Park enjoy a Baci ceremony. Take a boat trip on 1 night feature stay Halong Bay boat, 3
and see the cascading seven-tiered waterfall. the Mekong River and visit the Pak Ou Caves. nights feature stay Siem Reap, 3 nights
Pay your respects at a POW graveyard at the You’ll see the blue-green cascades of Kuang feature stay Luang Prabang
Kanchanaburi war cemetery and museum. Si Waterfall and the Bear Rescue Centre. Transport Plane, private vehicle, bicycle,
tuk-tuk, boat
Day 5 Uthai Thani After exploring the Day 14 Vientiane Take a guided tour of the
fern-filled caves of Hup Pa Tat, continue to capital of Laos, stopping at Wat Si Saket, Hor Meals 26 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
Uthai Thani and the nearby Wat Tha Sung Prakeo, Patuxai (Victory Gate) and That Luang. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
(Crystal Palace). Dine at sunset on a Days 15-17 Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
traditional rice barge. Selected Fridays
Take a flight to Hanoi. Drive to Halong Bay,
Enter trip code PAIEC on our website
where limestone karsts jut from emerald
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Peregrine Moments waters, and spend the night on a
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Baci ceremony – Luang Prabang traditional boat. Return to Hanoi and
Be welcomed to Laos with a string-tying ceremony enjoy a water puppet performance
Price See inside front cover
meant to ‘re-tie’ the 32 souls (khuan) that protect you, hosted by a local master.
putting them back in harmony and bringing good luck. Days 18-19 Hoi An Stroll through this COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
15th-century trading post on a walking
Sunset boat trip – Hoi An This is a combination of itineraries PATT,
tour and enjoy sunset drinks while PALS, PAVT and PACC. For more information
Take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River and enjoy some
cruising the Thu Bon River. on Combination Trips see pages 13, 16 & 17.
drinks as you watch picturesque Hoi An bask in a
sunset glow. Days 20-21 Ho Chi Minh City Glimpse
this city’s wartime past at the Viet Cong’s FEATURE STAY
Cu Chi tunnels. Later, visit the
Days 6-7 Sukhothai Travel to Sukhothai, one Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, Mae Rim (Day 8)
Reunification Palace and War Remnants
of the first ancient capitals of Siam. Enjoy a
Museum on a city tour. Nestled in the Suthep-Pui mountain range, this
bike ride around the city’s World Heritage-
Days 22-23 Phnom Penh Tour Cambodia’s jungle lodge provides a unique opportunity to
listed historic park before a picnic lunch. experience traditional Hmong culture amid
wild capital and visit a monastery to learn
Day 8 Hmong Lodge Travel into rolling green striking natural beauty.
more about local Theravada Buddhism.
countryside to spend an evening with the
indigenous Hmong people. Enjoy an open-air Day 24 Siem Reap Fly to Siem Reap and travel
barbecue and a cultural performance from to a verdant countryside village. Sunset drinks
the locals. at a scenic lookout cap off the day.
Day 9 Chiang Mai Learn about the protection Days 25-27 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Explore
and rehabilitation of the gentle giants at the the stunning temple complex of Angkor
Elephant Nature Park on the way to Chiang before lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School, which
Mai. In the evening, take a street food tour of teaches local youths hospitality skills. See the
the city’s Old Town. Sample dishes like khao impressive, lesser-known Banteay Srei temple
man gai and khao kha moo from local shops and 12th-century Preah Khan complex, then
not normally frequented by tourists. rest your feet and toast a wonderful trip.
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Hanoi
Halong Bay
VIETNAM
Cambodia & Vietnam CAMBODIA
Hue
Angkor Wat
Hoi An
In Depth Battambang
Phnom Penh
Kep
Siem Reap
Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta
26 Days
Day 1 Phnom Penh Sua s'dei. Welcome with a local farming community before things TRIP CODE: PACVC
to Cambodia. Transfer to your hotel, take heat up during a traditional cooking class. PHYSICAL RATING l l
some time to settle in, then dine with fellow Days 9-10 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Explore
travellers at Friends the Restaurant. Group size Maximum 12
the Angkor complex, taking in Angkor
Day 2 Phnom Penh Confront Cambodia's Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and of course Accommodation 1 night guesthouse, 17
nights hotel, 2 nights resort, 1 night feature
tragic past, visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide the spectacular Angkor Wat. Enjoy lunch
stay Halong Bay boat, 4 nights feature stay
Museum and the harrowing Choeung Ek at the Sala Bai Hotel School, where local
Siem Reap
Memorial. Travel to a Theravada Buddhist youths learn skills that will help them gain
Transport Plane, boat, private vehicle,
monastery and learn more about Buddhist employment in hospitality.
cyclo, remork
culture while you meet with the local monks. Day 11 Siem Reap Travel to a rural local Meals 25 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Day 3 Kep Drive south to Kampot via Phnom village, take a walk through the rice fields and
Chisor mountain temple. Enjoy a relaxing learn about Cambodian stilt homes and life in ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
boat cruise up the Kampot River, watching a typical farming village. Selected Saturdays
the sun set behind the Elephant Mountains. Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City Arrive in Ho Chi Enter trip code PACVC on our website
Day 4 Kep Visit the Kampot Pepper Project Minh City and transfer to your hotel. peregrineadventures.com for a full list
and Cambodia's only salt field. Walk by scenic of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
Day 13 Mekong Delta Enjoy breakfast at
rice paddies, visit a cave temple, and stroll KOTO restaurant before travelling to a Price See inside front cover
along lovely Kep beach. guesthouse in the Mekong Delta. Learn about
local life and explore the Mekong before COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
a local speciality dinner.
Peregrine Moments This is a combination of itineraries PACE
Days 14-15 Ho Chi Minh City Visit the and PAVV. For more information on
Kampot River trip – Kep Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Combination Trips see pages 13, 16 & 17.
Witness the sights and sounds of everyday life on the Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Kampot River. As the sun sets behind the Elephant Day 24 Halong Bay Spend the night in one
Explore and learn about the Cu Chi
Mountains, the engines will be shut off and the sounds of Vietnam’s most scenic regions. Explore
tunnels before flying to Nha Trang.
of rural Cambodia take centre stage. Halong Bay’s limestone pillars by boat and
Day 16 Nha Trang Explore the nearby dine on deck by candlelight under the stars.
Island exploration – Nha Trang islands by boat, visit a fishing village and
A boat ride, seafood lunch and snorkelling trip in Nha Days 25-26 Hanoi Return to Hanoi by private
snorkel Nha Trang’s pristine waters.
Trang gets you up close and personal with this coastal vehicle, stopping at Dong Trieu Factory to
Days 17-19 Hoi An Tour the ancient watch locals working on traditional ceramics.
area of Vietnam.
town and its historic buildings. Take an Your trip ends after breakfast on Day 26.
optional cooking class, a trip to My Son
Day 5 Phnom Penh After a free morning Cham or go to the nearby beach. Watch the FEATURE STAY
in Kep return to Phnom Penh and take an sun set over Hoi An from a boat on the river.
included cyclo (bicycle-powered rickshaw) Days 20-21 Hue Drive to Hue via the Hai Van Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 24)
tour of the city’s pulsating streets. Pass and Lang Co Beach. Take a cruise on the Bask in unforgettable karst scenery aboard a
Days 6-7 Battambang Travel to Battambang. Perfume River and visit the Imperial Citadel. traditional boat with modern conveniences.
At night enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner on the
Stop in Kampong Chhnang to learn about Days 22-23 Hanoi This city is famous for
top deck, beneath a sea of stars.
pottery and silversmithing before heading its lakes, boulevards and magnificent Old
to Prasat Phnom Banan Winery for a tasting. Quarter. Enjoy a unique water puppet
Visit Wat Kor village and learn about the local performance and explore the sights on
produce including sticky rice, rice paper, a guided tour, taking in the Temple of
dried banana and fish paste. Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and more.
Day 8 Siem Reap Travel to Siem Reap by Wander the ancient '36 streets' and discover
private vehicle. After lunch, spend some time an amazing selection of shops.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Angkor Wat
Cambodia In Depth
Siem Reap
Battambang
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh
12 Days Kep
Day 1 Phnom Penh Welcome to Cambodia. wooden houses and see the sunset as fruit
Transfer to your hotel, settle in, then dine with bats fly out of a limestone cave.
your travel group at Friends the Restaurant. Day 8 Siem Reap Travel by private vehicle to
Siem Reap. Later, head to the countryside
Peregrine Moments to prepare a three-course gourmet meal, TRIP CODE: PACE
experience local village life and enjoy
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Boat cruise – Kep your culinary creations.
Watch the sun set over mountains on a boat cruise up Day 9 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Explore Group size Maximum 12
the Kampot River, enjoying the quiet rural ambience the Angkor complex, taking in Angkor Accommodation 5 nights hotel, 2 nights
and watching for fireflies. Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and of course resort, 4 nights feature stay Siem Reap
Fruit bats – Battambang the spectacular Angkor Wat. For lunch, Transport Private vehicle, cyclo, remork
Witness thousands of fruit bats exit a limestone cave to dine at the Sala Bai Hotel School, where
Meals 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
embark on the evening’s feeding frenzy. local youths learn skills that help them
gain employment in hospitality. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
Day 10 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap
Day 2 Phnom Penh Confront Cambodia’s Selected Saturdays
Embrace an early rise and take in the
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Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial. Also
another full day to further explore the of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
meet Theravada monks in a monastery and
complex. In the evening, perhaps unwind
partake in a sacred water blessing.
with a Khmer massage once back in town. Price See inside front cover
Day 3 Kep Drive south to Kampot via Phnom
Day 11 Siem Reap Drive to a rural village for a
Chisor mountain temple. Watch the sun set
morning visit. Witness the daily workings of
over the Boko Mountain Range on a boat
farm life and see buffalo and cows roaming in
cruise up the Kampot River, enjoying the
the fields.
quiet rural ambience.
Day 12 Siem Reap Farewell the leader and
Day 4 Kep Visit the Kampot Pepper Project
group as this journey draws to a close.
and Cambodia’s only salt field. Walk by scenic
rice paddies, visit a cave temple, and stroll
along lovely Kep beach, where ghostly ruined FEATURE STAY
mansions line the ocean front.
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
Day 5 Phnom Penh Enjoy a free morning in (Days 8-11)
Kep before returning to Phnom Penh. After
This intimate resort dedicated to wellness and
lunch, see the city’s vibrant streets from a
balance is set amid lush tropical gardens.
differen angle on a cyclo (bicycle rickshaw)
tour, observing its Indo-Chinese influences
and modern bustle.
Day 6 Battambang On the way to this
charming riverside town stop in Kampong
Chhnang province for an insight into clay
pottery and silversmithing.
Day 7 Battambang Take a remork (tuk-tuk)
out into the countryside. Meet locals and
farmers in Wat Kor village, explore the stilted
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Cambodia Discovery
6 Days
Day 1 Phnom Penh Sua s’dei! Welcome to like to go for a drink at the Foreign Day 4 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Spend the
Phnom Penh. Transfer to the hotel then meet Correspondents’ Club afterwards. day exploring the amazing temples of Angkor
your group in the evening. If you have free Day 2 Phnom Penh Take a guided tour of the including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and
time in the afternoon, perhaps stroll the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and a sobering Angkor Wat. Of all the temples visited today,
streets and take in the interesting French visit to the Killing Fields of the Choeung Ek Bayon Temple is the centrepiece with over
Memorial that tells the story of the tragic 200 smiling carved faces and more than 50
legacy of the Khmer Rouge. Then it’s on gothic towers. Have lunch at the Sala Bai
Peregrine Moments Hotel School, where local youth learn skills to
to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Water blessing ritual – Phnom Penh before an enlightening visit to a Buddhist help them gain employment. Enjoy a free
Travel to a monastery to learn more about the life of a monastery, where you’ll get to meet the evening to experience Siem Reap’s nightlife,
monk. Burn incense and make a lotus flower offering monks and enjoy a sacred water blessing perhaps people-watching in the chaotic
before receiving a sacred water blessing. for good luck and prosperity. surrounds of Pub Street, a backpacker’s
favourite, or discovering a rooftop bar away
Countryside village walking tour – Siem Reap Day 3 Siem Reap Fly to Siem Reap and
from the crowds.
Gain an insight into life in a typical farming village on a familiarise yourself with the town. Travel
walking tour through rice fields and past stilt homes in a into the countryside to a local farming
village near Siem Reap. community, walk through rice fields and
learn about Cambodian stilt homes and
life in a typical farming village. Hear how
colonial architecture. The National Museum,
an NGO called Husk Cambodia is working
with its collection of classic Khmer
directly with the community, then end the
craftsmanship, is well worth a visit. Dinner
day with a stop for a sunset drink at a scenic
tonight will be at a restaurant run by the
point overlooking the landscape.
Friends International organisation. You might
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IP
EGRINE TR
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TRIP LAOS
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh
Day 5 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap An optional
FEATURE STAY
early start to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat
is well worth the effort. Afterwards, travel to
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
see the red sandstone Banteay Srei temple
(Days 3-5)
and 12th‑century Preah Khan complex. The
Rejuvenate at this intimate resort dedicated to
TRIP CODE: PACC
afternoon is free for further temple exploring PHYSICAL RATING l l
wellness and balance, set amid tropical gardens.
or, for a more calming pursuit, perhaps book
a traditional Khmer massage. In the evening, Group size Maximum 12
toast the end of this Cambodian adventure Accommodation 2 nights hotel, 3 nights
with a final group dinner. feature stay Siem Reap
Day 6 Siem Reap This trip comes to an end Transport Plane, private vehicle
after breakfast. There are no activities Meals 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
planned and you’re free to depart Siem Reap
at any time. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
Selected Fridays
Enter trip code PACC on our website
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Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang
Prabang
LAOS
Laos & Cambodia Impressions Vientiane
10 Days Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
Day 1 Luang Prabang Arrive in historic acquainted with the city’s French colonial CAMBODIA
Luang Prabang and participate in a traditional architecture before dining at a fantastic Phnom Penh
Baci ceremony. restaurant run by Friends International.
Day 2 Luang Prabang Witness an alms-giving Day 6 Phnom Penh See the Royal Palace and
ceremony, a sacred daily tradition where sacred Silver Pagoda. Learn the tragic legacy
TRIP CODE: PALCC
locals offer rice, fruit and sweets to monks at of the Khmer Rouge with a sobering visit to
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sunrise. Visit the Traditional Arts and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the
Ethnology Centre and enjoy a leisurely Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Head out of town Group size Maximum 12
lunchtime boat trip along the Mekong River for an enlightening visit to a working Buddhist
Accommodation 3 nights hotel, 3 nights
to the Pak Ou Caves. monastery. feature stay Luang Prabang, 3 nights
Day 7 Siem Reap Fly to Siem Reap, then feature stay Siem Reap
Peregrine Moments travel to the countryside. Learn about life Transport Plane, private vehicle, tuk-tuk,
in a typical farming village and how an boat
Baci ceremony – Luang Prabang NGO is working with the community to Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Be traditionally welcomed to Laos with a Baci ceremony, improve the lives of local families. End the
a Laos custom usually performed at important events in day with a sunset drink at a scenic point. ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
a person’s life.
Days 8-9 Angkor Wat – Siem Reap Selected Mondays
Countryside village walking tour – Siem Reap Enjoy two days of guided tours of the Enter trip code PALCC on our website
Gain an insight into life in a typical farming village on fascinating temples of Angkor, with peregrineadventures.com for a full list
a walking tour through rice fields and past Cambodian in-depth insights into the history of these of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
stilt homes in a village near Siem Reap. extraordinary structures and plenty of
time at the iconic Angkor Wat. Price See inside front cover
Day 10 Siem Reap Farewell your group as this
Day 3 Luang Prabang Visit Ock Pop Tok, COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
trip comes to an end after breakfast.
a social enterprise that supports local This is a combination of itineraries PALS
weavers and artisans. Head out of town and PACC. For more information on
to the Kuang Si Waterfall and nearby Bear Combination Trips see pages 13, 16 & 17.
Rescue Centre.
Day 4 Vientiane Fly to Vientiane and tour the
city’s main sights, including Wat Si Saket and FEATURE STAY
Pha That Luang. Visit COPE, an enterprise that
makes orthotics and prosthetics accessible for
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
those affected by landmines.
(Days 7-9)
Day 5 Phnom Penh Leave Laos behind and fly Rejuvenate at this intimate resort dedicated to
to Phnom Penh. Enjoy a free afternoon to get wellness and balance, set amid tropical gardens.
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Hoi An, Vietnam
Luang Hanoi
Prabang
LAOS Halong Bay
Hmong Lodge
Indochina Insights
Chiang Mai
Sukhothai Vientiane
Uthai Thani Hoi An
THAILAND
Kanchanaburi
Bangkok
22 Days VIETNAM
Days 1-2 Bangkok Welcome to the buzz of then arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the Ho Chi Minh City
Bangkok. Visit the larger-than-life temple alleys of the old town on a street food tour.
complex of Wat Po and its astounding Visit Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya
Reclining Buddha, stop in at the majestic University – where monks go to study.
Grand Palace, and enjoy a boat tour of the Days 11-13 Luang Prabang Get acquainted TRIP CODE: PAIIC
city’s khlongs (canals) to see a more tranquil with the French-infused charm of Luang PHYSICAL RATING l l
side of this often frantic city. Prabang. Enjoy a traditional Baci ceremony
after you arrive, designed to unify the Group size Maximum 12
myriad spirits that many Laotians believe Accommodation 17 nights hotel, 2 nights
Peregrine Moments inhabit the body. The next day, partake in resort, 1 night feature stay Hmong lodge, 1
night feature stay Halong Bay boat
Visit to Ock Pop Tok – Luang Prabang an alms-giving ritual with the local
Producing hand-loomed textiles from more than a monks, then travel upstream along the Transport Plane, private vehicle, boat,
tuk-tuk, bicycle, train, songthaew
dozen ethnic groups, Ock Pop Tok is a great place to Mekong River to visit the fascinating Pak
learn – and shop. Ou Caves. On the final day, shop at Ock Meals 21 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Water puppet show – Hanoi Pop Tok, a social enterprise dealing in ALL DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED
Discover one of the traditional arts of Vietnam with beautiful handicrafts. Visit the Kuang Si
Waterfall and nearby Bear Rescue Centre. Selected Fridays
a special visit and show at the home of a water
Day 14 Vientiane Take an early flight to Enter trip code PAIIC on our website
puppet master.
peregrineadventures.com for a full list
Vientiane then tour the city, stopping in
of 2019 & 2020 departure dates
at Wat Si Saket, Hor Prakeo, Patuxai
Days 3-4 Kanchanaburi Travel to (Victory Gate) and That Luang. Also visit
Kanchanaburi, where WWII Allied prisoners of Price See inside front cover
COPE, local providers of prosthetic, orthotic
war and conscripted Asian labourers built a and rehabilitation services. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION
rail route to Myanmar (Burma). Visit the
Day 15 Hanoi Fly to Hanoi and transfer to This is a combination of itineraries PATT,
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum before
your hotel. Perhaps head out for some pho in PALS and PAVT. For more information on
making the short drive to the radiant Erawan
the evening. Combination Trips see pages 13, 16 & 17.
National Park, where a stunning waterfall
flows over seven tiers. Day 16 Halong Bay Travel to stunning Halong
Bay and sail past limestone karsts, spending drinks while cruising the Thu Bon River on
Day 5 Uthai Thani Drive to Hup Pa Tat, a
the night on a traditional boat. your final evening in the city of canals.
beautiful green valley surrounded by
limestone mountains. Continue to Uthai Day 17 Hanoi Return to Hanoi and enjoy a Days 20-22 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a free
Thani town for lunch, and visit nearby Wat unique water puppet performance hosted by morning to explore Hoi An before travelling
Tha Sung. Dine at sunset on a traditional rice a local family. Speak with the artist about the to Ho Chi Minh City. Glimpse Vietnam’s
barge. history and significance of this tradition. wartime past with a tour of the Viet Cong’s
Days 6-7 Sukhothai Travel by private vehicle Days 18-19 Hoi An After a morning city tour Cu Chi tunnels. Later, visit the Reunification
to one of the ancient capitals of Siam, the city of Hanoi, travel to Hoi An, which was an Palace, site of South Vietnam’s surrender in
of Sukhothai. Jump on a bike and explore the important trading post for the Portuguese, 1975, and the War Remnants Museum. Enjoy
moats, ponds and bell-shaped temples of the Chinese, Japanese and Dutch from the 15th a final group dinner before your trip ends.
city’s World Heritage-listed historical park, century onwards. Later, enjoy some sunset
then enjoy a home-cooked picnic lunch.
Day 8 Hmong Lodge Journey into the rolling FEATURE STAY
hills to stay with the Hmong villagers. In the
evening, enjoy an open-air barbecue and Halong Bay Boat, Halong Bay (Day 16)
cultural performance in the lush countryside. Bask in unforgettable karst scenery aboard a
traditional boat with modern conveniences. At
Days 9-10 Chiang Mai Learn about protecting
night enjoy a candlelit seafood dinner on the top
the gentle giants at the Elephant Nature Park, deck, beneath a sea of stars.
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