Gay Indochina

Trip Style:Comfort (what does this mean?)

Trip Valid:01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010

Price: CAD $3149.00 USD $2799.00

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  $250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:15 days

Departures:Aug 11, 2010; Dec 12, 2010

Highlights:Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter, Set sail on Halong Bay, Meet school kids in Hoi An, Zoom down the slides at Dam Sen Water Park, Eat with the locals in Ho Chi Minh City, Explore the jungles and temples at Angkor Wat, Experience the Bayon atop an elephant.
 

 

Trip Code:VDC

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With beaches, temples, markets and ancient sites, Indochina has everything needed for a fun-filled adventure with other gay and lesbian travellers. Travel from Hanoi to Siem Reap by plane, boat, train and elephant and meet local friends along the way. Cruise Halong Bay, discover the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City, tour Angkor Wat and try heaps of tasty new foods.

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Duration 15 days
 

Tour Code VDC
 

Physical Rating You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Gay Rating 2 (rating definition)

This trip travels to a relatively conservative area. We encourage you to experience the destination and culture with the following in mind:
<br /><br /><strong>Accommodation</strong> - We do not foresee any problems, however there may be occasions when a same sex couple may be asked to sleep in single beds rather than sharing a double. We appreciate your cooperation.
<br /><strong>Public Display of affection</strong> - These are frowned upon in this region among all travellers, not just those on an OUT Adventure. This includes holding hands in public.
<br /><strong>Gay Activities</strong> - This trip may not have specific gay hosted events, meals or day tours due to the cultural sensitivity of this region. We will do our best to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you and your fellow travellers to experience this culture.
<br /><strong>Please read the important notes &#38; local dress section of the Trip Notes for more detailed information</strong>

Meals Included 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
 

Accommodation Hotels (12 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight boat (1 nt)
 

Transportation Plane, overnight train, train, minibus, boat, cyclo, walking
 

Trip Style Out Comfort
 

Group Size Maximum of 12 travellers per group
 

Departure Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
 

Budget Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
 

Validity 01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
 

Departs Selected Wed
 

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Important Notes 1. Arrival airport to hotel transfers are included. Please provide your flight details at time of booking
 

Days 1-2 HanoiSlow-paced and picturesque, Hanoi is filled with temples, cafes, parks, tree-lined streets and glassy lakes. Early arrivals should get out and explore by cyclo or on foot and get a taste for French-influenced Asia. Take breakfast at KOTO Restaurant, roam the bustling streets of the Old Quarter and enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
 

Days 3-4 Halong BaySet sail for an adventure on beautiful Halong Bay. Thousands of limestone peaks dot the turquoise water of the bay and there&#039;s plenty of time to explore the islands and their mysterious stalactite-encrusted caves. A night aboard the boat is a very special experience - fall asleep beneath the stars to the gentle lapping of waves against the hull.
 

Days 5-7 Hoi AnStop by China Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to the ancient town of Hoi An. Meet some locals and learn about their lives, get some clothes tailored or head out on a bicycle to the beach.
 

Days 8-9 Ho Chi Minh CityTouch down in buzzing and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. A tasty local-style lunch awaits at the Ben Thanh Market, then take time to explore the winding streets. Scoot off with a cyclo for some temple hopping, see the regal Jade Emperor Pagoda or shop up a storm.
 

Days 10-11 Phnom PenhExperience the richness of Khmer civilisation in the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Uncover a darker period in Cambodian history at S-21 and the Killing Fields.
 

Days 12-15 Siem Reap/Angkor WatThe final destination is one of our most awe-inspiring. After travelling through rural Cambodia, join the locals for sunset at Angkor Wat. The following day, return to the massive temple complex to explore it in depth. There are several other temples to explore nearby. For one final adventure, climb onto elephants for a ride to the exotic ruins of the Bayon temple.
 

Departure Date	Spaces available
Aug 11, 2010	limited space
Dec 12, 2010	space available

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