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ICS TRAVEL GROUP is one of the first international DMCs to open offices in our destinations and has since become a market leader throughout the Mekong region, Indonesia and India. As such, we can offer you the following advantages: Global Network Rapid Response With a centralised reservations centre/head All quotation and booking requests are answered office in Bangkok and 7 sales offices. promptly and accurately, with no exceptions. Local Knowledge and Network Innovative Online Booking Engine We have operations offices on the ground at every Our booking and feedback systems are unrivalled major destination - making us your in-country expert in the industry. for your every need. Creative MICE team Quality Experience Our team of experienced travel professionals in Our goal is to provide a seamless travel experience each country is accustomed to handling multi- for your clients. national incentives. Competitive Hotel Rates International Standards / Financial Stability We have contract rates with over 1000 hotels and All our operational offices are fully licensed pride ourselves on having the most attractive pricing and financially stable. All guides and drivers are strategies in the region. thoroughly trained and licensed. Full Range of Services and Products Whether you request balloon rides in Myanmar or kayaking in Halong Bay, we can do it. Our portfolio includes the complete range of products for leisure and niche travellers alike. i | Regional | ICS TRAVEL ICSGROUPTRAVEL GROUP Contents Introduction 3 Tours 4 Regional | Contents | 1 Our Operation and Sales Offices AMERICA UNITED STATES Sales Oce GERMANY EUROPE Sales Oce MEXICO Sales Oce ITALY Portugal SPAIN Sales Oce Sales Oce COLOMBIA Sales Oce Sales Oce BRAZIL Sales Oce INDIA Sales Oce Operation Oce VIETNAM Sales Oce MYANMAR Operation Oce CHILE Operation Oce LAOS Operation Oce THAILAND Head Oce CAMBODIA Operation Oce INDONESIA ASIA Operation Oce AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA Sales Oce 2 | Indochina | Our Operation and Sales Offices REGIONAL| Stunning landscapes, rich and diverse ancient cultures, relaxing beaches, exciting trekking, AMERICA friendly locals, and exotic travel experiences… this is what the region has to offer to the dis- criminating traveller. UNITED STATES Sales Oce GERMANY EUROPE Sales Oce MEXICO Sales Oce ITALY Portugal SPAIN Sales Oce Sales Oce COLOMBIA Sales Oce Sales Oce BRAZIL Sales Oce INDIA Sales Oce Operation Oce VIETNAM Sales Oce MYANMAR Operation Oce CHILE Operation Oce LAOS Operation Oce THAILAND Head Oce CAMBODIA Operation Oce INDONESIA ASIA Operation Oce AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA Sales Oce ICSTRAVEL GROUP Indochina Private Tours | Indochina Classic 1, 14 days | VIETNAM MYANMAR Luang Prabang Hanoi Vientiane LAOS Hue THAILAND Hoi An Siem Reap CAMBODIA GULF OF Phnom Penh THAILAND Saigon Indochina Classic 1 Day 5 Saigon | After arrival in Hoi An, wander through the cobbled Begin the tour and stroll around the DONG KHOI STREET, streets, pass low tile-roofed buildings and explore Day 1 Phnom Penh | formerly known as the Rue Catinat which is the heart the bustling central MARKET and the small HARBOUR Arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to the hotel for of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style where colourful painted boats are moored. Con- check in and start to discover this exciting city. landmarks such as the CITY Hall (HOTEL DE VILLE), tinue the walking tour and visit a PRIVATE HOUSE, Visit WAT PHNOM, the birthplace of the capital, the OPERA HOUSE and pay a quick visit to the neo-Ro- head off to a FAMILY CHAPEL and visit a CHINESE- the ROYAL PALACE and the adjacent SILVER PA- manesque NOTRE DAME CATHEDREAL and the CENTRAL STYLE PAGODA or ASSEMBLY HALL. Continue the GODA, as well as the elegant NATIONAL MUSEUM. POST OFFICE. Continue the tour with a visit to the RE- walk to the SA HUYNH MUSEUM; visit a handicraft Finally, explore the modern-day city, visiting one of UNIFICATION PALACE, the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM and workshop and finally, walk to the famous JAPANESE Phnom Penh’s two great markets, the CENTRAL MAR- visit the historic centre where The EMPEROR OF JADE COVERED BRIDGE PAGODA. Overnight in Hoi An. KET or the sprawling RUSSIAN MARKET. Retire back PAGODA can be seen, one of Saigon’s most interesting to the hotel and enjoy overnight in Phnom Penh. pagodas. In the afternoon, head out to CHOLON (Chi- Day 10 Hoi An - Danang - Hanoi | natown) and explore the highlights with a visit to BINH Travel by vehicle to Danang and catch a flight to Ha- Day 2 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap | TAY MARKET, the THIEN HAU PAGODA and finally end the noi. Transfer to the hotel and after check in start the Take a flight to Siem Rep, transfer to the hotel for day at the BEN THANH MARKET. Overnight in Saigon. sightseeing tour at the HOAN KIEM LAKE in the heart of check in and start an exciting day of sightseeing in Hanoi. The lake contains an islet with a tiny TORTOISE Angkor. The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture Day 6 Saigon | PAGODA. Afterwards, visit the OLD QUARTER which is a - ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the high- Toady, visit the birthplace of the unique Cao Dai re- fascinating area of narrow alleys and shop houses and light of any visit to Cambodia. Angkor Wat is stun- ligion in TAY NINH. Every day at noon there is the also known as The 36th Street. Finish the day with a ning at any time of the day but sunrise and sunset opportunity to respectfully watch the worshippers visit to the MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY. Overnight in Hanoi. are especially beautiful times to watch the play of dressed in colourful robes flock to the CAO DAI GREAT light on the stones. In the afternoon, visit ANGKOR TEMPLE where they participate in the daily prayer Day 11 Hanoi – Vientiane | 2 THOM, covering an area of 10 km . Enter by the mon- session. Continue to the CU CHI TUNNELS, stretching Take a flight to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. umental SOUTH GATE and continue to the TERRACE OF over 200 km and which was an important Vietcong Discover the city by touring different highlights, THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS. base during the American war. Overnight in Saigon. such as PHA THAT LUANG, the most important na- Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and tional monument of Laos. Then proceed to HO PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysteri- Day 7 Saigon – Hue | PHA KEO, the former royal temple, WAT SI SAKET ous BAYON TEMPLE, one of the most popular and Transfer to the airport and catch a flight to Hue. Dis- and PATUXAI, a monumental arch inspired by the compelling in Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap. cover this exciting city and visit the IMPERIAL TOMB Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Overnight in Vientiane. OF TU DUC. Afterwards proceed to the IMPERIAL TOMB Day 3 Siem Reap | OF KHAI DINH located on a hillside. Overnight in Hue. Day 12 Vientiane – Luang Prabang | Visit the BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE, seemingly minia- Take a flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. After ture in comparison to the other Angkor temples, Day 8 Hue | check in, start exploring this fascinating town begin- this is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer Enjoy a boat ride down the PERFUME RIVER with a ning with WAT VISOUN (Wat Wisunalat), the oldest art. Continue to BANTEAY SAMRE, a mid-12th cen- first stop at the iconic THIEN MU PAGODA Hue’s most living temple in Luang Prabang. Visit the nearby WAT tury temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. Discover widely recognized monument. Afterwards visit the OLD AHAM before continuing to WAT XIENG THONG, the TA PROHM, one of the most popular attractions of IMPERIAL CITY, the IMPERIAL CITADEL in the heart of crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples Angkor. Proceed to TA KEO, the first Angkorian monu- Hue, the striking FLAG TOWER, where a giant Viet- in typical Lao art style. From there, stroll down the ment built entirely of sandstone. Enjoy the sunset namese flag waves proudly overhead and continue to main street (Wat Street) of Luang Prabang. In the over the Cambodian countryside from the upper ter- the imposing NGO MON GATE, the main entrance to evening climb the hillside stairs to the small tem- races of an ancient temple. Overnight in Siem Reap. the Imperial Enclosure. Visit the DIEN THO RESIDENCE ples atop PHOU SI and enjoy a beautiful view over (Dien Tho palace) and look at the THAI HOA PALACE the temples and river. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Day 4 Siem Reap – Saigon | and its magnificently decorated reception hall, the Today discover some of the earliest great temples HALLS OF THE MANDARINS as well as the original NINE Day 13 Luang Prabang | built by the Khmer at the ROLUOS GROUP TEMPLES. DYNASTIC URNS among other sites. Overnight in Hue. Visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM, formally known as the Discover LOLEI, which was built on an islet with no- “Royal Palace”. Afterwards, take a boat trip down table sandstone carvings and Sanskrit inscriptions. Day 9 Hue - Danang - Hoi An | the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs over- Travel by vehicle on scenic mountainous roads, looking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Continue to PREAH KO and BAKONG, which is the crossing the HAI VAN PASS from Hue to Hoi An and THAM PAK OU CAVES. On the return journey, stop at largest and most interesting of the Roluos Group stop for a sightseeing tour in Danang. The coast- small local villages in BAN XANG HAI VILLAGE and of temples and still has an active Buddhist monas- al city of DANANG is home to the CHAM MUSEUM BAN XANG KHONG.