As the internet increasingly competes with the skills of a professional travel agent, Goway Travel is expanding their range of vacations into the lesser known destinations in South East Asia. Extensive programs have been researched and planned to countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. These destinations are not only experiencing a growth in popularity, but traditionally require the planning skills of a travel professional.
Goway’s 19-day South East Asia Odyssey visits Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar with regular departures throughout the year. In Vietnam, travellers explore Hanoi, the capital, with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and home; Hue, the ancient capital with its’ Citadel reminiscent of the Imperial Palace in Beijing and the impressive tombs of former Emperors of yesteryear; Hoi An, an old port with narrow streets, Japanese bridge and excellent shopping and outdoor markets; and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon and still so-called by many locals). In Cambodia, the first stop is the amazing archaeological site of Angkor Wat and the capital, Phnom Penh. In Myanmar, destinations include Yangon, the capital with its splendid and extensive Shwedagon Pagoda, the most famous landmark in the country and Bagan, the “jewel in the crown” with its 2000 temples, pagodas and monasteries. Tour price starts at $5629 from Vancouver.
For independent travellers, Goway’s 13-day Vietnam Showcase is the perfect in-depth itinerary for Vietnam and includes Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi as well as the beautiful hill station, Dalat, Vietnam’s premier beach resort at Nha Trang, and the spectacular Halong Bay, Prices start from $2043 per person excluding International airfare with departures all year round. For those with less time, Goway’s 7 day land only “Classic Vietnam includes Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi with prices starting at $1019 per person.
Cambodia for independent travellers is catered to by a 5 day land only Cambodia itinerary featuring Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat plus a 3 day Angkor Wat package is also available.
Laos is an excellent destination to add to visits to Vietnam and Cambodia. Goway’s Laos: The Forgotten Country encapsulates the essence of this former French colony and includes visits to the capital, Vientiane and Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the amazing array of colourful Buddhist temples and unspoilt character. Prices start from $1105 per person.
Myanmar can be explored on either Goway’s 6 day Classic Myanmar or 9 day Myanmar in Depth. Both include time at Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay, with the “in depth” itinerary incorporating visits to the hill station, Kalaw and the resort of Inle Lake. For cruise enthusiasts, the Road to Mandalay is a luxury cruise ship owned and operated by Oriental-Express and sails regularly between Bagan and Mandalay on the Irrawaddy River. Prices start from $1815 per person for a 5 day cruise.
For full details on Goway’s Asia Tours, request Goway’s Asia travel planner, visit www.goway.com, call 1-800-387-8850 or e-mail info@goway.com.