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Luxury Mekong River Cruising & Land Journeys

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Welcome to Vietnam & CambodiaFrom dramatic landscapes to tantalising cuisine; cheerful locals to compelling history; and charming villages to mighty cities,

South East Asia is a truly captivating region. And, because we understand that discerning travellers want to do more than

merely visit a destination, there’s quite simply no better way to explore it than with APT.

Following the overwhelming success of our 2013/14 program, we are excited to present a fantastic range of special early

release 2014/15 itineraries. What’s more, these incredibly popular adventures in Vietnam & Cambodia are now available

at excellent, never-to-be-repeated prices.

Helping ensure a complete cultural immersion, our boutique river ship, the RV AMALOTUS, is the perfect size for providing guests

an intimate discovery of the remote attractions of the Lower Mekong River. Yet it still offers a wealth of superb facilities, and

more than 90% of suites feature Outside Balconies.

So I encourage you to join us in Vietnam & Cambodia, and see for yourself why APT are the experts in the region.

Warm Regards,

Geoff McGearyAPT Company Owner

Mekong River Cruising Experts

Perfectly suited for the Mekong, your time on the RV AMALOTUS is every bit as rewarding as the onshore experiences that await.

Cruise the Mekong in LuxuryCruising the Lower Mekong with APT is one of the most amazing

experiences available to the modern traveller. Though unlike those

on our European river ships, the RV AmALotus’ onboard services

and amenities have been specifi cally designed to deliver guests the

fi nest standards on the Lower Mekong. The crew have undertaken

extensive training with our European experts, so you can expect the

best of both worlds in all aspects – from friendly English-speaking

guides to chefs who create local delicacies and tasty western fare.

APT’s Local Insight At APT, we believe travelling is as much about broadening

your horizons as it is about the destination. Which is why

our Lower Mekong River cruises include visits to remote local

communities, where you’ll gain a deeper insight into the local

cultures, their customs and their ways of life. Helping in this

regard, and in keeping with our commitment to responsible

tourism, we engage local guides and services where possible,

which means that our tourism ventures – and your holiday –

make a positive contribution to local economies. Further

assisting the local people, APT – in conjunction with The Rotary

Club of Atherton, Queensland and ODA Orphanage –

has built a school in an impoverished area near Siem Reap.

The Perfect Size ShipCombining a large amount of space per guest with a boutique-style

atmosphere, the RV AmALotus has just 62 suites, so you can move

around freely and make the most of the facilities on board. Its

intimate size ensures that you’ll get to know your fellow guests and

enjoy a truly personalised experience. The perfect size ship on which

to cruise the Mekong, it really does offer the best of both worlds.

APT EXCLUSIVE! Butler ServiceGuests in more than 90% of suites on the RV AmALotus will enjoy

the services of their own private butler.

Personalised ExplorationLed by multiple guides and with an average of just 24 guests,

excursions on small boats during your cruise provide intimate insight.

Twin Balconies in More Than 90% of SuitesMost of our luxury suites feature both an Outside Balcony and

a Panoramic Balcony, which creates a conservatory-style area.

Catering For Every TasteWhether western-style or Asian cuisine, all of the meals served on

the RV AmALotus refl ect the skill of our internationally-trained chefs.

Earlybird Offers 2014/15

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FLY FREE*BOOK BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2013

Book any APT holiday to Vietnam & Cambodia of 16 days or longer before 30 September 2013 and you’ll receive free return

fl ights from Australia, including air taxes of up to $550 per person.

Flights must be booked through APT.

SAVE $3,350 000*Available when booking a tour of 16 days or more departing between June 2014 and April 2015. Limited seats on set departures in economy class with Singapore Airlines or on an airline of APT’s choosing from Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Singapore stopover allowed. Includes air taxes of up to $550 per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available until 30 September 2013 unless sold out prior. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offer is subject to booking class availability, surcharges may apply once sold out. Once tickets are issued, airfares are subject to cancellation and amendment fees. Surcharges may apply to variations of airline routes. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Note that frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares. There is no refund on tickets once issued. Savings figure of $3,350 is the maximum possible savings available. The value of the offer is based on the highest seasonal airfare during the offer period. A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due within seven days.

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Mekong RiveR CRuising expeRts Together with our partner AmAWAterWAys, APT has more than 19 years experience in luxury river cruising. In 2014, we will have a global fleet of 15 river ships.

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Apt touR & CRuise diReCtoR Overseeing the smooth operation of your APT holiday, a dedicated Tour and/or Cruise Director is present throughout to assist with any need that may arise.

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exClusive! CoMpliMentARy beveRAges Throughout every day of your Mekong cruise, international wines, local beer, local spirits and soft drinks are complimentary and served at your discretion.

inCluded sMAll gRoup exCuRsions Step ashore and, as part of an intimate small group, explore the landmarks and hidden gems of each destination. Our smaller group sizes allow a more tailored discovery.

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exClusive!pRivAte butleR seRviCe Aboard your luxury Mekong cruise, guests in more than 90% of suite will enjoy the personalised attention of their own private butler service.

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AsiA-bAsed opeRAtions Dedicated English-speaking APT staff are based in both Saigon (Vietnam) and Siem Reap (Cambodia) to assist you with your every need.

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exClusive!ChAMpAgne bReAkfAstYou’ll begin each and every day on board the RV AmALotus with a delicious champagne breakfast served in the Mekong Restaurant.

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CRuise AboARd the Rv AmALotus Built exclusively for APT, the unique size of the RV AmALotus makes it the ideal ship on which to cruise the Lower Mekong River.

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CoMpliMentARy inteRnet ACCessAvailable in the Saigon Lounge on the RV AmALotus, wireless internet access is included at no extra cost.

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APT’s Vietnam & Cambod ia – Exceptional InclusionsYou’re invited to enjoy the ultimate Indochina experience, as you embark on a luxurious, indulgent and adventure-filled journey.

exClusive!luke nguyen signAtuRe bAnquetDuring your Mekong cruise, you’ll indulge in a three-course Vietnamese banquet designed by celebrity chef and APT Ambassador, Luke Nguyen.

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Hand-picked by APT, these exclusive or unique experiences complement your sightseeing, and are included as part of your Vietnam & Cambodia holiday.

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exClusive!luke nguyen degustAtion MenuIn Saigon, indulge in a degustation dinner with matching wines at the popular Xu restaurant, inspired by acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen.

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We offer a choice of sightseeing and dining options in a range of places during your Vietnam & Cambodia holiday, so that you can tailor your journey to suit your tastes.

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neW in 14/15! luxuRy thRee- dAy junk CRuise on hA long bAy A three-day cruise on World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay is sure to be a highlight of many APT Vietnam & Cambodia holidays.

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All flights Within vietnAM inCluded As part of the all-inclusive nature of our holidays, all flights within Vietnam are included.

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peRsonAl Audio heAdsets You’ll never miss a word of your guide’s insightful commentary, as you’ll always be equipped with a lightweight headset with personal volume control.

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sAdeC tWin bAlCony suites Spacious Sadec Twin Balcony Suites benefit from APT’s Gold Butler Service. They offer a large Outside Balcony and a Panoramic Balcony as well as an indulgent ensuite that features a separate spa bath.

deluxe tWin bAlCony suites Guests in our Deluxe Twin Balcony Suites will enjoy our Silver Butler Service as well as the use of both a Panoramic Balcony which creates a conservatory-style sitting area, as well as an Outside Balcony.

luxuRious oWneR’s suites At 624 square feet, Owner’s suites boast a Balcony Terrace, an Outside Balcony, a Panoramic Balcony, a whirlpool spa bath with views, a separate living area and more. They also benefit from our Gold Butler Service.

All-inClusive no hidden extRAs We take care of everything throughout your Mekong cruise – your meals, drinks, tipping, transfers, entertainment, sightseeing and more – so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday.



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Experience the picturesque rural scenes in and around Sapa in north-west Vietnam

day 19. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village. Enjoy time at leisure in Phnom Penh. Relax on the ship or discover the Russian market. Later, cruise to Koh Chen to visit workshops that manufacture hand-made copper souvenirs. BLD

day 20. Oudong, Kampong Tralach. Cruise to Prek K’dam and tour Oudong. Continue to Kampong Tralach to visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu and take an ox-cart ride. BLD

day 21. Kampong Chhnang, Tonle sap. Explore the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang and the Tonle Sap lake. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD

day 22. disembark Cruise, siem Reap, Freedom of Choice. Disembark and transfer to Siem Reap. Visit Angkor Thom. Tonight, choose where to dine.Two Night Stay: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor. BD

day 23. siem Reap, Angkor. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you admire the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Then, tour the temple. This afternoon visit Ta Prohm and a grass roots orphanage. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BD

day 24. siem Reap, Freedom of Choice, depart. This morning after breakfast, choose from a range of included activities. Afterwards, transfer to the airport. B

day 1. Hanoi. Be met and transfer to your hotel.Stay: Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

day 2. duong Lam. Travel to Duong Lam. Visit the Phung Hung Temple and Mia Pagoda. In Hanoi, board the Victoria Express Train.Stay: Victoria Express Train, superior cabin. BL

day 3. Lao Cai, sapa. In Lao Cai transfer to Sapa. Set off on a soft trekking tour to Ta Phin.Stay: Sapa, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa. BD

day 4. sapa, Ta Van, Lao Cai, Hanoi. Take a walking tour of Sapa’s markets. Visit Ta Van and Lao Cai before re-boarding the train.Stay: Victoria Express Train, superior cabin. BL

day 5. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. In Hanoi, choose your activity. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner.Two Night Stay: Hanoi,Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. BD

day 6. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Take a guided tour of Hanoi and enjoy a rickshaw ride. Later, head for Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Tonight, choose where to dine. BD

day 7. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay. Travel to Ha Long and board a wooden junk for a two-night cruise on Ha Long Bay. Visit the bay’s largest floating fishing village or take a kayak tour to Bai Tu Long Bay.Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk. BLD

day 8. Ha Long Bay. Explore Ngoc Vung Island and ride a bicycle through the forest, or relax on the beach. Visit the Cua Van Fishing Village. BLD

day 9. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, da Nang, Hoi An. Travel by small boat to Surprise Cave, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Then disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport and fly to Da Nang. Travel to Hoi An.Three Night Stay: Anantara Hoi An Resort. BLD

day 10. Hoi An. Today, attend a Hoi An market tour and cooking class. Then, see why Hoi An is known for its tailors as you are fitted for your complimentary shirt or blouse. Tonight, dine at Nam Long restaurant. BLD

day 11. Hoi An, Freedom of Choice. Choose from a range of activities today. Perhaps take a walking tour; enjoy an eco-tour; learn how to make traditional lanterns; enjoy a bicycle tour; or take a wet rice planting tour. B

day 12. Hoi An, Lang Co Beach, Hue. Travel to Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda then cruise the Perfume River. Tonight enjoy an Emperor’s Banquet.Stay: Hue, La Résidence Hotel & Spa. BLD

day 13. Hue, saigon. Fly to Saigon today.Two Night Stay: Saigon, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BD

day 14. saigon, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels. Perhaps attend a memorial service at Long Tan Cross (min. and max. numbers apply). Or visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Back in Saigon tonight, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner. BLD

day 15. saigon, Freedom of Choice, Embark Cruise. Take a walking tour and a cyclo ride; visit an artist’s home; or tour Saigon on a motorbike. Later, embark your Lower Mekong River cruise. Tonight, enjoy an exclusive Luke Nguyen Signature Banquet on.Seven Night Stay: APT’s luxurious RV AmALotus, cruising along the Lower Mekong River. BLD

day 16. Cai Be, sa dec. Explore Cai Be today. See the floating markets then go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral. Then visit a rice paper manufacturer and cruise to Sa Dec to visit a local brick factory and a Cao Dai temple. BLD

day 17. Tan Chau, Border Crossing. Take a rickshaw tour of Tan Chau. Later, journey to a remote island. Back on board, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration. BLD

day 18. Phnom Penh. Tour the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. After lunch, take an excursion to the Killing Fields, and visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s Security Prison 21 (S-21). BLD

24 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer

14 Night Land Journey | 2 Nights on Ha Long Bay | 7 Night Lower Mekong Cruise

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ALL-INCLUsIVE LUXURY CRUIsING

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES

Expert services of an APT Tour Director and local guides

All tipping, airport transfers, excursions and porterage

Flights within Vietnam

APT EXCLUSIVE! Butler Service to most suites on the RV AMALOTUS

Complimentary drinks throughout your Lower Mekong River cruise

FREEDOM OF CHOICETM

SIGHTSEEING INCLUSIONS

APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a choice of sightseeing activities in Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon and Siem Reap

DINING INCLUSIONS

APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose where to dine in Hanoi and Siem Reap

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Visit the remote mountain town of Sapa in north-west Vietnam

Enjoy a three-day luxury junk cruise on Ha Long Bay

Participate in a market tour and a cooking class in Hoi An

Receive a tailored blouse or shirt from one of Hoi An’s best tailors

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels or take a Long Tan day tour

APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner

APT EXCLUSIVE! Embark on a luxurious eight-day Lower Mekong River cruise aboard APT’s RV AMALOTUS

APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy champagne over sunrise at Angkor Wat

FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 57 MEALS

23 full breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L) and 19 dinners (D), including:

All meals on your Lower Mekong River cruise

APT EXCLUSIVE! A Signature Banquet designed by Luke Nguyen

APT EXCLUSIVE! International wine, local beer and spirits, and soft drink included throughout your Lower Mekong cruise


24 DAYS HANOI TO SIEM REAP (VEMR24)

2014 Twin Share Solo Trav.

June 9. $9,095 $12,445June 23. $9,395 $12,895July 7, 21; Aug. 4. $9,095 $12,445Aug. 18; Sept. 1, 15. $9,695 $13,345Sept. 29; Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 10. $9,795 $13,495Nov. 24. $8,895 $12,145Dec. 8. $9,095 $12,445Dec. 22. $9,995 $13,795


Jan. 5, 19; Feb. 2, 16. $9,695 $13,345Mar. 2, 16, 30. $9,695 $13,345

2014/15 dATEs & PRICEs (A$) PER PERSON

SUITE UPGRADES – RV AMALOTUS

Prices are based on a Cat. C Standard Suite (Porthole Window) on the Mekong Deck.

To upgrade, add per person:Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Share Solo Trav.

B Deluxe Twin Balcony Tonle $595 $895A Deluxe Twin Balcony Saigon $995 $1,495Sadec Sadec Twin Balcony Sadec $1,295 $2,275Owners Owner’s Suite Sadec $1,595 $2,795

TOUR NOTES: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Disembarkation day: during low water season, you’ll disembark your Lower Mekong River cruise at Prek K’dam and transfer by coach to Siem Reap. Other disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur (see page 12 for details).

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day 16. Oudong, Kampong Tralach. Disembark in Prek K’dam and tour Oudong. Visit the monastery for a Buddha blessing, then continue to Kampong Tralach and visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Later, enjoy an ox-cart ride through rice fields and a small village. BLD

day 17. Kampong Chhnang, Tonle sap. Explore the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. Then cast off towards the lake of Tonle Sap. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board. BLD

day 18. disembark Cruise, siem Reap, Freedom of Choice. Disembark in Siem Reap, and head to Angkor Archaeological Park. Visit Angkor Thom. Tonight, choose where to dine. Two Night Stay: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor. BD

day 19. siem Reap, Angkor. Enjoy a glass of champagne over sunrise at Angkor Wat and tour the temple. Explore the temple of Ta Phrom, and visit a ‘grass-roots’ orphanage. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BD

day 20. siem Reap, Freedom of Choice, depart. This morning after breakfast, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B

day 1. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Arrive in Hanoi and be met and transferred to your hotel. Then choose your activity. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner.Two Night Stay: Hanoi,Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. D

day 2. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Tour Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, The Temple of Literature and the historic Buddhist temple, One Pillar Pagoda. Later, ride a rickshaw. Then head for Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Tonight choose where to dine. BD

day 3. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay. Travel to Ha Long and transfer to a wooden junk for a luxurious two-night cruise on Ha Long Bay. Visit the bay’s largest floating fishing village or take a kayak tour to Bai Tu Long Bay. Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk. BLD

day 4. Ha Long Bay. Explore Ngoc Vung Island and ride a bicycle through the untouched forest, or relax on the island’s sandy beach. Visit the Cua Van Fishing Village. BLD

day 5. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hoi An. Travel to Surprise Cave, a Viet Cong hideout during the Vietnam War. Then disembark and transfer to Hanoi for your flight to Da Nang. From here, take a coach to Hoi An.Three Night Stay: Anantara Hoi An Resort. BLD

day 6. Hoi An. Today, attend a Hoi An market tour and cooking class. Then, see why Hoi An is known for its tailors as you are fitted for your complimentary shirt or blouse. Tonight, dine at Nam Long restaurant. BLD

day 7. Hoi An, Freedom of Choice. This morning, choose your sightseeing activity. Enjoy the afternoon to spend at your leisure exploring more of Hoi An. B

day 8. Hoi An, Lang Co Beach, Hue. Travel past the Marble Mountains, and visit Lang Co Beach en route to Hue. Visit Hue’s Imperial Citadel and the historic Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, cruise along the Perfume River. Tonight, enjoy an Emperor Feast. Stay: Hue, La Résidence Hotel & Spa. BLD

day 9. Hue, saigon. Fly to Saigon and enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. Tonight, dine at your hotel.Two Night Stay: Saigon, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BD

day 10. saigon, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels. Today choose from two Signature Experiences. Perhaps attend a memorial service at Long Tan Cross (min. and max. numbers apply). Alternatively, visit the Cu Chi

Tunnels, an incredible network constructed during the war. This evening, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner. BLD

day 11. saigon, Freedom of Choice, Embark Cruise. Enjoy a tour of Saigon and a cyclo ride; visit an artist’s home; or take a motorbike tour. Later, embark your eight-day Lower Mekong River cruise. Enjoy an exclusive Luke Nguyen Signature Banquet.Seven Night Stay: APT’s luxurious RV AmALotus, cruising along the Lower Mekong River. BLD

day 12. Cai Be, sa dec. Explore the river-land town of Cai Be today. See the floating markets then go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Visit a local rice paper manufacturer then cruise to Sa Dec for a boat ride and a visit to a Cao Dai Temple. BLD

day 13. Tan Chau, Border Crossing. Travel along the tributaries that snake around Tan Chau, then step ashore for a rickshaw tour. Later, visit a remote island. This afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration as you cross into Cambodia. BLD

day 14. Phnom Penh. Tour Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Then take a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. BLD

day 15. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village. Enjoy time at leisure in Phnom Penh. Later, cruise to Koh Chen and visit home-workshops that manufacture hand-made copper souvenirs. BLD

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Enjoy a three-day luxury junk cruise on Ha Long Bay

Participate in a market tour and a cooking class in Hoi An

Receive a tailored blouse or shirt from one of Hoi An’s best tailors


APT EXCLUSIVE! At Xu Restaurant in Saigon, enjoy a degustation dinner with matching wines, inspired by Luke Nguyen


APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy champagne over sunrise at Angkor Wat






Discover Hoi An, a pretty and historic riverside destination




June 13. $7,495 $9,945June 27. $7,795 $10,395July 11, 25; Aug. 8. $7,495 $9,945Aug. 22; Sept. 5, 19. $8,095 $10,845Oct. 3, 17, 31; Nov. 14. $8,195 $10,995Nov. 28. $7,295 $9,645Dec. 12. $7,495 $9,945Dec. 26. $8,395 $11,295


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Take in the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay during a three-day cruise on a luxury junk Visit the incredible temple of Ta Prohm at Angkor

16 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery


Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Saigon | Lower Mekong River | Siem Reap | Angkor Wat

day 1. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. On arrival in Hanoi, be met and transferred to your hotel. Settle in, then choose from a range of activities before tonight’s Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Hanoi,Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. D

day 2. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Today’s tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, The Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda. Later, ride a rickshaw, then take in a water puppet Theatre. Tonight choose where to dine. BD

day 3. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay. Travel to Ha Long and board a junk for your three-day cruise on World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay. Absorb the stunning scenery from aboard your luxurious yet traditional Vietnamese junk.Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk. BLD

day 4. Ha Long Bay. This morning, arrive at Ngoc Vung Island and take a gentle bicycle ride through the forest, or relax on the island’s sandy white beach. This afternoon, visit the Cua Van Fishing Village for a glimpse of local life. BLD

day 5. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, saigon. Travel to Surprise Cave, a Viet Cong hideout during the Vietnam War. Then disembark and transfer to Hanoi for your flight to Saigon. Two Night Stay: Saigon, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BLD

day 6. saigon, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels. Today perhaps visit the Vietnam War Australian Military Base and attend a memorial service at Long Tan Cross (min. and max. numbers apply). Alternatively, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Back in Saigon, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner with matching wines at Xu Restaurant. BLD

day 7. saigon, Freedom of Choice, Embark Cruise. Enjoy a tour of Saigon and a cyclo ride; visit an artist’s home; or take a motorbike tour. Later, embark your eight-day luxury Lower Mekong River cruise. Tonight, dine on an exclusive Luke Nguyen Signature Banquet.Seven Night Stay: APT’s luxurious RV AmALotus, cruising along the Lower Mekong River. BLD

day 8. Cai Be, sa dec. Visit Cai Be’s floatingmarkets, then explore the French Gothic cathedral and its port area. Later, in Sa Dec, enjoy a boat ride and visit a Cao Dai Temple. BLD

day 9. Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing. Today tour Tan Chau by rickshaw then explore a remote island. Later, perhaps attend an onboard fruit-carving demonstration while the border formalities are carried out and you cross into Cambodia. BLD

day 10. Phnom Penh. On a tour of Phnom Penh today, visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Later, take an excursion to the Killing Fields before visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. BLD

day 11. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village. After time at leisure in Phnom Penh, cruise to Koh Chen and visit some home-workshops that manufacture handmade copper souvenirs. BLD

day 12. Oudong, Kampong Tralach. Disembark in Prek K’dam and set off on a tour of Oudong. Experience a Buddha blessing at the monastery, then visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu before an ox-cart ride back to your ship. BLD

day 13. Kampong Chhnang, Tonle sap. You’ll enjoy a small-boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang today. BLD

day 14. disembark Cruise, siem Reap, Freedom of Choice. Transfer to Siem Reap then head to Angkor to visit its main sights. Tonight, choose from a range of restaurants for dinner. Two Night Stay: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor. BD

day 15. siem Reap, Angkor. Rise early and enjoy a glass of champagne as you take in sunrise at Angkor Wat. After touring the iconic temple, explore the jungle-clad Ta Phrom and visit a ‘grass-roots’ orphanage. BD

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Angkor Wat

My Tho

7RV AMALOTUS

Phnom Penh

Hanoi

2

Ha LongBay Cruise

2

2

2

CoachCruiseFlight (included)No. of nights stayFreedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions /Included Sightseeing







FREEDOM OF CHOICETM


APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a choice of sightseeing activities in Hanoi, Saigon and Siem Reap

DINING INCLUSIONS



Take to the waters of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on a luxurious three-day junk cruise


APT EXCLUSIVE! At Xu Restaurant in Saigon, enjoy a degustation dinner with matching wines, inspired by Luke Nguyen


APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a glass of champagne as you take in sunrise at the iconic temple of Angkor Wat






3 DAY HA LONG BAY & 8 DAY MEKONG CRUISE



June 17. $5,895 $8,045July 1. $6,195 $8,495July 15, 29; Aug. 12. $5,895 $8,045Aug. 26; Sept. 9, 23. $6,495 $8,945Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18. $6,595 $9,095Dec. 2. $5,695 $7,745Dec. 16. $5,895 $8,045Dec. 30. $6,795 $9,395


Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24. $6,495 $8,945Mar. 10, 24; Apr. 7. $6,495 $8,945




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Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd

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Call 1300 278 278Reservations Facsimile: 1800 655 220 Melbourne Metropolitan: (03) 8526 1631 Groups Department: 1800 655 440 Email: [email protected] our website www.aptouring.com.au

General Information & ConditionsThis brochure provides a preview of our Vietnam & Cambodia product for 2014/15 and will be superseded by a complete version. For a complete set of our Conditions, please refer to our website or to APT China 2014 (publication number H4155). The following terms and conditions (‘booking conditions’) form the basis of your contract with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (‘APT’, ‘we’ or ‘our’). Please read them carefully as they set out your and our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, that you agree to them and that you agree to them applying to your holiday arrangements that you book with us and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. References in these booking conditions to your ‘holiday package’ are references to the tour or cruise package you have booked with APT. References to “excursions” are references to short trips or tours included or available as part of your holiday package.

Governing Law: These booking conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia.

Prices – Deposits – Discounts – Payments: Your booking price will be set out in this brochure unless it is varied by advertising or a special offer, or is changed after the publication date for any reason, including without limitation, to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. Once you pay your deposit your holiday package price is guaranteed (except for any changes resulting from a force majeure event – see below). A $1,000 security deposit per person, per holiday package is required within seven days of booking confirmation. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. Final payment of the balance of your holiday package price is due 100 days prior to departure unless stated in the terms of a special offer. APT reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by APT within the specified time. All fares and charges are in Australian currency. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 100 days before departure from Australia. If APT is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded.

Included/Not Included in Holiday Package Price: As indicated on individual itineraries. Please refer to the General Information & Conditions on our website for further details.

Transfers: Airport transfers are included on the first & last day of the tour package or with pre & post accommodation booked by APT.

Choosing your holiday: The holidays contained within this brochure are for departures between 1 June 2014 and 30 April 2015.

Passengers Needing Special Assistance: APT welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance. Any disability or medical condition requiring special attention must be reported to APT at the time of booking. APT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent suppliers, or for any additional associated expenses. Coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. River ships routinely dock mid-stream and require the use of tenders to access the shore. River cruise ships in Vietnam and Cambodia do not have elevators and there are multiple stairs between each level. Cabin doors and restrooms on river cruise ships are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on coaches, due to space limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the river cruise ship is at anchor. APT is unable to provide individual assistance to any passenger for walking, dining, disembarking or embarking cruise ships and/or coaches or other transportation vehicles or other personal needs.

Health and Fitness: A good level of fitness and health is required to participate on APT’s holiday packages. In some destinations there are extensive sightseeing excursions by foot and which includes climbing of stairs. Mobility is needed boarding or alighting coaches, river cruise ships and trains. We recommend a visit to the doctor before travelling to overseas destinations. It is your responsibility to advise APT of any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect the normal conduct of a holiday package and the enjoyment of other passengers. A Health, Fitness & Mobility Checklist can be requested at the time of booking and is available on our website.

Visa and Passports: All passengers must have a valid passport that is valid for at least six months after the holiday package return date. Passengers must consult with the appropriate consulates to ensure that they have any applicable visas for countries included in the holiday package prior to departure. Passengers are solely responsible for meeting necessary passport and visa entry requirements and paying all associated costs. APT is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas.

Shore Excursions: It is impossible for large coaches to be used for some city sightseeing excursions and many towns and cities will be visited by way of walking tours and or ox carts or similar. For river cruising, clients must be able to climb ramps to embark or disembark river cruise ships. Depending on river levels, these may have a number of steep steps.

Airfares: Air travel is arranged with independent airlines. APT will arrange air travel as advertised in connection with you holiday package or otherwise arranged with APT. All airfares are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airfares will be booked and ticketed upon receipt of your deposit to avoid price or tax increases. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and,

in some cases, are non-refundable. Name changes and voluntary date and schedule changes will incur fees. APT is not liable for delays or disruptions of air travel. Once tickets are issued APT will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights. Flying outside of the tour date range or re-routing your flight itinerary may incur additional surcharges.

Out of Date Range Flights: If airlines have not published their schedule at the time this brochure was printed or at the time of booking, APT will estimate the cost of airfares connected with your holiday package. When the airline releases flight inventory and airfares, APT will confirm seats and pricing to you by sending you an updated invoice. Once flights have been confirmed by you and payment has been received APT will issue your ticket/s.

APT Deposit Cancellation Cover: Conditions apply. Please refer to the General Information & Conditions on our website for further details.

Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is not included in your holiday package. For your protection we strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes (without limitation) coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, cruise and land content and airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation, disruption, loss of deposit or strikes.

Special Requests: Where a special request (eg. diet, room location, twin or double bedded room, a particular facility at a hotel, flight seat requests and/or particular meals) is an important factor in your choice of holiday, you must advise us when your booking is made. APT will pass your request onto the hotel, airline or other supplier but cannot guarantee that it will be accommodated. APT will also pass on any dietary requests to the airline but we strongly recommend that you check directly with the airline once your tickets have been issued. The provision of any special request does not constitute a term of your contract with us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability.

Credit Card Surcharges: If you pay APT by credit card credit, a surcharge of between 1% and 3% will be added your tour price.

Changes or Additions to your Holiday: If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Any request for changes must be made in writing by the person who made the original booking, or his or her travel agent. If it is possible to make the change, it will be subject to an administration charge and payment of any further costs incurred as a result of the change.

Cancellation Policy: For all holiday packages in this brochure, the following APT cancellation fees apply:

Days of Notice Fee Per Person 100 days or more Loss of deposit 99-61 days 50% of holiday package price 60 days or less 100% of holiday package price All cancellations must be received in writing by APT and are not effective until this notification has been received. If your holiday has commenced, 100% of the full holiday package price is charged. There is no refund for unused services or if portions of the holiday package are missed.

Additional cancellation fees may also be charged in respect of accommodation reserved outside the holiday package dates. These cancellation fees are in addition to any fees that may be levied by APT and your travel agent (if any). You acknowledge that the amounts estimated under the Cancellation Policy are reasonable and represent a genuine pre-estimate of APT’s loss. If you request changes after APT has issued your documents, APT may charge you a fee of $70 per person in addition to any applicable cancellation fees.

Cancellation of Airfares: Scheduled airlines normally regard name changes and changes to departure dates as a cancellation and re-booking which may attract a cancellation fee. Applicable cancellation fees may amount to 100% of the airfare.

Brochure Accuracy: APT has endeavoured to ensure that the information given in this brochure about accommodation, itineraries etc., is correct to the best of its knowledge at the time of going to print. However, advertised descriptions and facilities and prices may change after publication. We recommend that you confirm the details of your chosen holiday package at the time of booking. Additionally, flight times, carriers and routes in the brochure are given for guidance only as there may be changes. Final details will be shown on your tickets. Holiday package or excursion itineraries may change or be different from those described in the brochure as a result of local conditions, weather conditions, annual events. APT will endeavour to notify you of any significant changes prior to your departure.

If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday Before Your Departure: APT endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed to you at the time of your booking. However, we plan arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date using independent suppliers such as airline, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, and APT reserves the right to cancel or amend holiday packages/excursions accordingly.

Force Majeure: Force Majeure means the occurrence of an event that is beyond APT’s reasonable control and which could not have been reasonably prevented by APT, which includes, but is not limited to: (a) war, armed conflict, criminal damage, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or the threat of any such acts; (b) natural disaster (including but not limited to flooding, fire, earthquake, landslide), adverse weather conditions, high or low water levels; (c) nuclear or other industrial accident causing environmental pollution or contamination; or (d) change in law, meaning, enactment, amendment

(including repeal) in the law or administration of any law in Australia or any jurisdiction or territory relevant to the booking contract, which includes changes in statute, regulation, determination, by-law, declaration, licence and the common law as applicable from time to time.

Termination of Contract or Change of Travel Arrangements due to Force Majeure: If APT, in its reasonable opinion, considers that any Force Majeure event prevents APT (whether directly or through its employees, contractors, subcontractors and agents) from lawfully or safely providing any products or services subject of the booking contract with you, APT may immediately by written notice: (a) terminate the booking contract (in whole or in part); or (b) change your travel arrangements as reasonably practicable to ensure your safety and invoice you for any additional costs.

Limitation of Liability in the Event of Force Majeure: In the event that APT cancels or changes your travel arrangements in any way due to a Force Majeure event, APT will not be liable to you in contract, tort, statute or restitution for any loss (including, but not limited to, loss of deposit or purchase price and loss of enjoyment), damage, costs, charges, expenses or injury resulting from or in connection with (whether directly or indirectly): (a) the cancellation or change to your travel arrangements; or (b) the Force Majeure event. APT is not liable to refund any part of the deposit or purchase price paid by you if APT subsequently changes or cancels your travel arrangements in connection with a Force Majeure event. Force Majeure events are unpredictable and beyond APT’s control. It is your responsibility to purchase travel insurance to adequately protect yourself against these risks.

Disruption to Cruising and Itinerary Arrangements: Low water in the Mekong River from mid June to mid Aug. and Dec. to Apr. may cause disruptions to cruising. If the water level in Tonle Sap Lake is shallow, access is restricted. An alternative route operates from Prek K’dam to Siem Reap or vice-versa. Embark or disembark at Prek K’dam and transfer to Siem Reap by coach (five hours), stopping at Kampong Thom. Low water in Cambodia in Mar. and Apr. may cause disruption to cruising. Due to climate & low water levels, visits to Kampong Chhnang may be replaced by a visit to Xeo Quyt. This change means an extra day in Vietnam, and thus a one-day reduction in the Cambodian cruise program.

Limitation of Liability: 1. Our holiday packages include the services of independent providers, such as hoteliers, airlines, cruise companies and other operators, who are not agents, servants or employees of APT. Although we take care in selecting the independent service providers and the optional excursions conducted by some independent service providers, APT is not responsible for the conduct of the independent service providers, their servants and agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. Optional excursions may, depending on your holiday package, include activities such as climbing, exploring, bike riding, swimming and snorkeling. You accept and assume the risk involved with these activities.2. If, in the opinion of any representative of APT, your mental or physical condition is such as to affect your own health and safety, render you incapable to care for yourself, cause you to became a hazard to yourself or other passengers or result in you becoming objectionable to other passengers or staff, you will not be permitted to embark or continue on the whole or any part of the holiday package. APT is not liable to you for any costs associated with such decision and you will not be refunded for any part of the holiday package. 3. APT accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, loss (including loss of enjoyment), damage, detention, delay (including mechanical breakdown) beyond its control. 4. Any term, condition or warranty express or implied by statute or otherwise in respect of the holiday packages contained in this brochure are excluded to the full extent permitted by law. Nothing in these booking conditions excludes, restricts or modifies the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as amended, consolidated, supplemented or replaced.5. To the full extent permitted by law, APT’s liability arising under or in connection with these booking conditions: (a) is limited to the re-supply of the products or services or the payment of the cost of re-supply of the products or services to you; and (b) excludes liability for any indirect or consequential losses suffered by you or any third party, howsoever caused, including but not limited to pure economic loss or any special, extraordinary or punitive damage to you or any other party.6. Your travel agent will forward deposits and other payments to us on your behalf, but your travel agent is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute receipt of those monies by us and the travel agent has no authority expressed or implied to receive monies on our behalf. There is no liability on the part of APT in respect to any monies paid to your travel agent unless and until APT notifies you (by way of a booking confirmation advice or payment receipt advice) that monies have been received by APT. APT reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by APT within the specified time.

Medical Assistance: APT does not employ medical staff on our tours or ships. If you require medical attention, local medical services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible for all charges that result from a visiting a medical facility, or for a medical practitioner visiting you. APT is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive.

Maps Within This Publication: Note that maps may not be to scale.

Publication No. H4180 Prices and publication are valid from July 2013 and supersedes all previous prices and publications.

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