Exo’s popular join-in tour extended until April 2011

Our popular 9-day Join In Tour of Vietnam (‘Seat in Coach’) has been extended until 16 April 2011. Starting in Hanoi and traveling south to Ho Chi Minh City, the itinerary showcases the highlights of Vietnam including a city tour of Hanoi and an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay in the north, touring of Hoi An and Hue’s main sites in the central region and a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City as well as an excursion to the Mekong Delta.

The trip departs every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month (see dates below). For departures from now to 16 April 2010, the price is 599 USD per person in First Class hotels and 834 USD per person in Superior Class hotels. Departures from October 2010 to April 2011 are 650 USD per person in First Class or 840 USD in Superior Class. These rates include all domestic flights, entrance fees and accommodation in a shared twin or double room.

Departure Dates 2010: 20 Feb, 06 and 20 Mar, 03 and 17 April, 01 and 15 May, 05 and 19 June. 02 and16 Oct, 06 and 20 Nov and 04 and 18 Dec

Departure Dates 2011: 03 and 15 Jan, 12 and 26 Feb, 05 and 19 Mar & 02 and16 Apr

For full details, itinerary and pricing, click here. To make a booking, please email vietnam@exotissimo.com.

Indochina Heritage Road, one of our most popular multi-country programs, underwent an improvement recently. Visiting the main attractions in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, the revamped 14-day program features an extra day of touring and flies direct from Vientiane to Hanoi to replace the overland transfer to Hue. Clients can expect more Exo touches, such as a specialist guided tour by a war veteran at Cu Chi Tunnels. Click here to view the itinerary.

For clients who wish to experience the rustic charms of Thailand, Discover Old Siam is an ideal fit. This week-long program goes out of Bangkok into nearby provinces such as Chachoengsao, Ayutthaya, Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi. Program highlights include visits to 100-year markets, Khao Yai National Park and Death Railway as well as an alms-giving ceremony. Click here to view the program details.

Combining relaxed sightseeing and visits to charity projects, Exotissimo’s new 6-day Cambodia tour is suitable for travelers looking to make a positive difference while on holiday in Southeast Asia. This program features visits to the Angkor temples in Siem Reap, a special circus performance by a children’s charity and a bamboo train ride in Battambang. Opportunities to support charity causes are incorporated into the tour, such as dining at charity-run restaurants and shopping for handicrafts made by locals employed under fair terms.

An optional extension to the coastal town of Kep can be added to this program. For tour details and pricing information, read here or contact cambodia@exotissimo.com.

Our latest programs in Phnom Penh, the half-day bike trips are a great way to explore the city outskirts. Led by experienced adventure guides, guests will cycle on small roads with little traffic and visit local villages, temples and other interesting sites. Public boats and ferries are used for cross-river transportation.

These day trips make a great way to explore the Cambodian countryside in a low impact way. Click here to view the program details.

We have added a new hotel option for our popular Seat-in-Coach (SIC) tours. Clients are now able to choose between First Class and Superior options, both at fabulous value. Running from October through next April, the SIC departs from Hanoi every first and third Saturday of the month. Optional extensions to Angkor Wat or beach breaks are available on a non-SIC basis.

Click here to view the full itinerary and rates or contact vietnam@exotissimo.com for more details.

This four day kayaking and camping adventure is an easy, yet exhilarating, way to experience Phang Nga Bay and makes a great family excursion. Setting off from Phuket, two days are spent on the water kayaking along turquoise water and through limestone caves with a guide and an unforgettable night is spent camping on a secluded island

The program is timed to avoid the tourist crowds and includes memorable touches such as an evening paddling journey, kratong launch and barbeque picnics. View the full itinerary here.

We are offering 10-15% off our Angkor Discovery tour for travelers arriving between 15 August- 15 September 2009. The four day package is ideal for first time visitors to Cambodia and includes touring the Angkorian temples, a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake, private blessing in a temple and visit to small rural villages.

Prices start at 236 USD for first class rooms and 306USD for superior accommodation (Based on two persons sharing). Click here to see the full itinerary and pricing.

Khao Yai Escape is ideal for those looking for a unique getaway from Bangkok. Guests not only get to discover the flora and fauna in Thailand’s oldest national park, but they also meet a local medicine man, explore an authentic one-hundred year old market and enjoy a wine tasting session at a vineyard along the way. The park is a 3-hour drive from the capital making this program a great add-on to a Thailand holiday. View the itinerary here.

For those who wish to discover the north, a self-drive trip is a good way to view the lush mountains and countryside scenery. In the 7-day Self-Drive Package of Northern Thailand, Exotissimo will make all necessary arrangements, including accommodation, car rental and provide a road map with suggested routes and activities. Click here to view the program.

Bangkok to Isaan is an 11-day journey that offers great cultural insight into Thailand’s northeastern, the most traditional region in the country. The program attractions include ancient Angkorian temples, pre-historic heritage sites, local cottage industries and rural villages that still practice the old ways of life. The itinerary can be viewed here.

We are continually updating our online tariff to reflect the most up-to-date pricing information. To view our full Vietnam hotel tariff, please click here. In addition, we have secured fabulous hotel promotions, designed to help them fill their empty rooms and to help you beat the credit crunch. Click here to see our full list of great hotel deals.

3-night Beach Breaks are now available at our preferred hotels in Hoi An, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc. These are conveniently combined on to one PDF file allowing you to view the special promotional deals as well as photos of the resorts and extension night rates. Longer or shorter stays are also available. Click here to view the complete list of beach breaks in Vietnam.

Check out our new and updated golf packages, ranging from overnight trips in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh to 16-night golfing holidays throughout Vietnam. Click here for further information.