Best of Vietnam & Cambodia

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-Explore the old quarter by a cyclo and experience the daily life at night in Hanoi
-Get a glimpse of countryside in Ninh Binh, enjoy the amazing view and the yellow rice fields
-Overnight on a cruise to immerse yourself at the paradise landscape in Halong Bay
-Explore the unique ancient town and relax at the beaches in Hoian
-Visit Ho Chi Minh bustling city and explore the tunnels for learning about the hard life during wartime
-Observe the countryside and colourful daily life of locals along the Mekong river
-Explore amazing Angkor temples in Siem Reap and observe the local life on Tonle Sap Lake by boat

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival [Vietnam]

You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02

Hanoi (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Museum of Ethnology where you learn the various life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Next, visit Ho Chi Minh complex with first stop at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum then take a short walk to the Presidential Palace, House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature which is the first university in Vietnam. Continue the excursion with a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter to observe the daily life of locals, as well as see how they manage in the incredible traffic then enjoy the traditional water puppet show.

Day 03

Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B, L)

Transfer to Ninh Binh – a mysterious area of land, mountain and river. The first visit will be Mua Cave, the most picturesque spot in Ninh Binh where you will climb around 500 steps to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc, rice fields and karst landscape. After lunch, you will take a traditional boat trip to visit Tam Coc, often called the “Halong Bay on land”, with its limestone peaks and rice paddy fields spread all along the way.

Day 04

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor and outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 05

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)

Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to the hotel in Hoian for check-in.

Day 06

Hoian Ancient Town (B)

Visit the vibrant market in Hoian and ancient port to explore the rhythm of local daily life and savor the true color, flavor and taste of the oriental. Later, enjoy a walking tour to visit the Hoian ancient town. In the afternoon, free time to relax on the beach or you can contact our travel consultant for more activities such as countryside tour, cycling tour, sunset cruise, cooking class, My Son sanctuary, Golden Bridge, etc.

Day 07

Hoian – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free at leisure on the beach or explore more the ancient town until transfer to the airport in Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 08

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels which are a maze of underground passages used by the Vietnamese communists during the Vietnam War as protection against the American air raids. After lunch, visit the War Remnants museum–it exhibited the old military equipment from the Vietnam War. Continue to visit the Reunification palace, formerly the Presidential palace that was the sight of South Vietnam’s surrender in April 1975. Walk down to see Notre Dame Cathedral then finish at General Post Office.

Day 09

Mekong Delta (B, L)

You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10

Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Siem Reap (B) [Cambodia]

Free time to relax until transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 11

Angkor Thom – The Grand Circuit (B, L)

Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas and Bayon temple. After lunch, continue to visit the highlights of the Grand Circuit including Neak Poan, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup and Preah Khan. Late afternoon, watch the sunset over Angkor Wat then return to town.

Day 12

Angkor Wat – The Small Circuit (B, L, D)

Visit to the highlights of the Small Circuit including Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Takeo and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm. After lunch, Visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. In the evening, enjoy a dinner with a traditional dance show.

Day 13

Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake – Departure (B)

Visit the Elegant temple of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Phnom Krom for a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake to visit the floating villages then get back to the airport for your own departure flight.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	2697	3230	4135
2	1533	1872	2347
3	1422	1671	2153
4	1273	1505	1982
5	1207	1429	1912
6	1148	1366	1849
7	1130	1345	1828
8	1112	1327	1810
Sing - Sup	316	520	1099

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Hanoi	Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel Hanoinostalgiahotel.com Historical Window Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Halong Bay	Syrena Cruise www.syrenacruises.com Deluxe Room	Starlight Cruise www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.peakhospitality.com.vn Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh City	Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Eden Star Saigon Hotel Edenstarsaigonhotel.com Premium Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Siem Reap	Hari Residence & Spa www.hariresidence.com Deluxe Room	Tara Angkor Hotel www.taraangkorhotel.com Superior Room	Borei Angkor Resort www.boreiangkor.com Deluxe Room

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
Mineral water
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

Flight to Vietnam / from Cambodia
International flight HCM City - Siem Reap
Early check-in & Late check-out at hotels
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping, gratuities, other drinks
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above