Vietnam & Cambodia Tour 13 Days
Highlights
Hanoi – Ha Long – Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – Mekong – Siem Reap
Itinerary
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Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
You are welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Dinner inclusive)
Day 2: Hanoi – City tour
We begin our experience with the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Vietnam’s capital by visiting Ho Chi Minh’s former residence and mausoleum (the Mausoleum closed during Oct-Nov), the One Pillar Pagoda & the Temple of Literature, the History Museum.
Afternoon: more sighseeing: Ethnology Museum where is showing 54 ethnic group in Vietnam... enjoy a cyclo ride through the old quarter past the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple.
In the evening: Attending a performance of water puppetry, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century and have some free time to explore Hanoi by night.
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
The Chinese style Halong Junk boat could bring to you a wonderful night on the bay with luxury and antique accommodations with perfect services provided by the friendly crew. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy various of such interesting activities as: watching Vietnamese folk music performance, going fishing on the bay at night, kayaking, learning Vietnamese cuisine.
08h00: Pick up from Hanoi Station for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay.
12h30: Board Luxury Sail Junk, check-in registration , we will sail to different way with other cruise , select the specially way to Bai Tu Long Bay There's more to northestern Vietnam than Halong Bay he sinking limestone plateau, which gave birth to the bay's spectacular islands
Bai Tu Long Bay is every beautiful as its famous neighbour. Indead , in some ways it's more beautiful , since it has scarcely seen any tourist development. The Bay is unpolluted and undeveloped....
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine during the board is still taking us discover the Bay .
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, Get down on Sundeck to take whole vision of Heritage site 15h00: Cruise amongst stunning limestone back drop and round optional swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner.
Overnight on top – end wooden Junk in Halong Bay
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner inclusive)
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Rising to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day. We breakfast over sunrise.
07h30: Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay.
08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising.
09h00: Visit Bai tu long Bay, Teapot Island, Chopsticks Island, and Bai Tho mountain.
11h00: Return to Halong city
12h00: Back to Halong wharf and disembark.
Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi by 16pm.
Evening: free at leisure
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 5: Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
At leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Danang in the early afternoon. From the port town of Danang we drive the short distance south past famous China Beach onto the enchanting town of Hoi An.
Known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs.
We take a walking tour to discover Hoi An, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ancient town, visiting 300 year old Tan Ky and Phuc Kien houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An market.
Overnight at Golden Sand Resort 5 star in Hoi An "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang - Hue
Free morning at leisure until departure from Hoi An, via the Marble Mountains, over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass and onto Vietnam’s former imperial capital and charming town set on the banks of the Perfume River. An afternoon of culture takes us by dragon boat to the Thien Mu Pagoda before an evening of leisure in this quiet town.
Overnight at Imperial Hotel 5 star in Hue "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 7: Hue - Ho Chi Minh
Drive to visit the Imperial Citadel and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Check out of the hotel. After lunch time, visit the local Dong Ba market in Hue where the famous conical hats are made. Transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel to check in.
Imperial City: This is in the Citadel and wad built in the early 19th century and modeled after Forbidden City in Peking. There are numerous palaces and temples within these walls, as well as towers, a library and a museum.
Ngo Mon gate: This is the principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure and faces the Flag Tower. The central passageway with its yellow doors was reserved for use by the emperor, as wad the bridge across the lotus pond.
Thai Hoa Palace: built in 1803 and moved to its present site in 1833, Thai Hoa Palace is a spacious hall with ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns.
Halls of the mandarins: these buildings, in which the mandarins prepared for court ceremonies, held in Can Chanh reception hall, was restored in 1977.
Nine Dynastic Urns: These were cast in 1835-36. Traditional ornamentation was then chiseled into the sides of the urns each dedicated to a different Nguyen sovereign
Overnight at Windsor Plaza Hotel 5 star in Ho Chi Minh City "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning drive to Cu Chi district (75 km from HCMC) to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. You have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of tunnels before returning to Saigon.
Afternoon orientation by foot from the Saigon River past the Opera House, Town Hall & Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit Reunification Palace (museum) and the famous Ben Thanh Market.
Overnight at Windsor plaza Hotel 5 star in Ho Chi Minh City "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – Tien Giang – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Meet in the lobby of your hotel and drive to My Tho the heart of the Mekong delta. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda en route and stop by the bank of Tien Giang river.
Take a boat trip on Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are being produced.
Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional music and song performance. A short ride on a horse carriage to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey-tea. Proceed by small sampan boat through the small canals and side-arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at the Turtle island.
Overnight at Victoria Can Tho 5 star in Can Tho "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast & lunch inclusive)
Day 10: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
In morning board your boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries and watch the local people producing instant rice noodles (Hu Tiu), making boats and rice-husking. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Overnight at Windsor Plaza Hotel 5 star in Ho Chi Minh City "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap
Take a morning flight to Siem Reap – meet with guide for transfer to hotel. Starting the tour in the afternoon: visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.
Visit Preah Khan temple. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulders-hanging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Continue your visits to Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake and visit the temple of Ta Som as well as Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths”), undoubtedly used in the past for ritual bathing.
Overnight at Angkor Century Hotel 4 star in Siem Reap "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 12: Explore the Magical Temple City: Angkor
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat.
The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset.
Overnight at Angkor Century Hotel 4 star in Siem Reap "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 13: Siem Reap – Departure
Before departure, have a tour to visit “Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles” of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure. End of services.
(Breakfast inclusive)
Trip inclusive:
+ Accommodation at 4 or 5 star hotel
+ Boat cruise in Mekong Delta & Hue Perfume River
+ English Speaking guide
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ All tours & transfers in private Air-Con car
+ Admission fees and permits where applicable
+ Vietnam visa processing fee
+ Flight tickets: Hanoi – Da Nang; Hue - Ho Chi Minh; Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap
Trip exclusive:
. Pre/post trip arrangement
. Travel insurance
. Meals not indicated
. Other personal expenses
. Tips and gratuities
. Other flights
. Visa stamping fee (required at airport upon arrival)
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