Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia

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Detailed Itinerary
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Inclusion

-Explore the old quarter by cyclo and experience the street food at night in Hanoi
-Stay overnight on a cruise to immerse yourself at the paradise landscape in Halong Bay
-Visit Hue imperial – Was a capital city in Vietnam and UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Explore the unique ancient town of Hoian
-Visit Saigon bustling city and explore Cu Chi tunnels for learning about the hard life during wartime
-Observe the colourful daily life of locals along the Mekong river
-Learn about dark side and painful history of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge
-Explore amazing Angkor temples and observe the local life on Tonle Sap lake by boat

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival (Vietnam)

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure.

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 (outside) 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 – 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 04

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (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 Hue. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel.

Day 05

Hue (B, L)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city, then discover the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 – 1945. After lunch, continue to visit the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh where you will learn about Royal’s life and their architecture.

Day 06

Hue – Hoian (B)

Transfer by car over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoian. En route, visit the Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and the Stone Village. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour to visit the Ancient Town. You then continue with a visit to the home of a craftsman where you will discover the daily life of local people and observe how they make a lantern.

Day 07

Hoian – Free at Leisure (B)

Free time to relax on the beach or explore more of the ancient town on your own. Or you can contact our travel consultant for more activities such as Countryside tour, Cycling tour, Sunset cruise, Golden bridge, Cooking class, My Son sanctuary, etc.

Day 08

Hoian – Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 09

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

Driver to Cu Chi district to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. After lunch, transfer back to the city to visit the main sights including the Opera House, Town Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, War Remnants museum and Ben Thanh market.

Day 10

Mekong Delta (B, L)

Transfer to Mekong Delta then take a boat trip to discover Caibe floating market where local people sell, buy and exchange goods on their boats. Visit a village to watch the process of making local products, observe daily activities, enjoy Vietnamese traditional music then take a small sampan rowing by hand of a local to feel the real Mekong river. After lunch, visit a local brick kiln before taking another boat to Vinh Long, the center of tropical fruits and stopping for a short visit at a local market.

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh City – Bus to Phnom Penh (B) (Cambodia)

After breakfast, transfer to the bus station to take an express bus to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure.

Day 12

Phnom Penh (B, L)

Transfer to visit the main sights including Royal palace, Silver pagoda, Friendship and Independence monuments, National museum and Wat Phnom. After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum, the site is a former high school where was used as a prison by the communist Khmer Rouge and transfer to the Killing Fields where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the communist Khmer Rouge.

Day 13

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)

Transfer by private transport to Siem Reap. En route, stop at Skoun town to visit spider local market and before reaching Siem Reap, we will make another stop at Kampong Kdei, an ancient bridge from the Angkor era that was built in the 12th century.

Day 14

Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L, D)

Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas, Bayon temple and Ta Prohm temple. After lunch, visit Angkor Wat which is one of the 7 wonders of the world. In the evening, enjoy dinner in front of a traditional dancing show at the Apsara Theatre.

Day 15

Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)

You will enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat (Optional) and spend the whole morning exploring the greatest fine-art of the Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srey temple. After lunch, visit the Grand Circuit of temples: Preah Khan, Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Neak Poan and Ta Som. Late afternoon, you will enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup temple.

Day 16

Tonle Sap Lake – Siem Reap Departure (B)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the life of the locals in this village then get back to the airport for your own departure flight home.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	2914	3525	4415
2	1741	2090	2592
3	1565	1864	2369
4	1421	1695	2209
5	1353	1622	2137
6	1299	1560	2085
7	1290	1541	2070
8	1273	1525	2050
Sing - Sup	356	579	1112

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Hanoi	Silk Queen Hotel www.silkqueenhotel.com Deluxe 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
Hue	Rosaleen Boutique Hotel www.rosaleenhotel.com Superior Room	Eldora Hotel www.eldorahotel.com Deluxe City Room	Indochine Palace Hotel www.indochinepalace.com P.Deluxe Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.aurorahoian.com 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	Northern Charm Hotel northerncharmhotel.com.vn City Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Phnom Penh	G Mekong Hotel www.gmekonghotel.com Superior Room	Frangipani Royal Palace frangipanipalacehotel.com Deluxe Room	Palace Gate Hotel www.palacegatepp.com Royal Deluxe 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
2 Domestic flights
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Bus ticket: Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh
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
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