Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (D)

► Arrive in Hanoi, Watch Water Puppet Show, Enjoy Welcome Dinner at local restaurant

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties.

At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.

After relaxation, our guide will take you walk to the theatre and you will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. After that, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B, L)

► Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature

08.00AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up, then you will start the Hanoi city tour.

You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept there. Next you will visit the Presidential Palace - a nice French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh House on stilt. Visiting the house you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh - the president in Vietnamese's spirit forever. You will finish this area with One Pillar Pagoda - one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in architecture.

Cyclo tour in Hanoi - Vietnam

Having lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - The first University of Vietnam. The next destination will be Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture. Next you will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Hanoi Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo. This slow - speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital. The tour will end at about 04.00PM then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

► Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore the World Natural Heritage, Stay overnight on cruise

08.00AM: The driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark the cruise and enjoy welcome drink while having tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands.

You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI - DANANG - HOI AN (B, BR)

► Enjoy the sightseeing in Halong Bay, Fly from Hanoi to Danang, Drive to Hoi An ancient town

You will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on a cruise.

Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot cave - one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next, keep cruising and passing the fishing village with its unique way of life.

At 10.30AM, our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

You leave the boat around 11:30 at noon, you go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.

Our private car will wait for you at the hotel, transfer you directly to the airport for your flight to Danang. When arriving in Danang, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An ancient town by our tour guide and driver. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 5: HOI AN HALF DAY WALKING TOUR (B)

► Enjoy a walking tour to see Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. Join in an interesting activity making a traditional lantern by yourself.

Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century where a lot of merchant coming from all over the world frequented and traded the high quality silk still produced there. Today, Hoi An is an attractive destination that there is no Vietnam tour can skip, it famous for its Ancient Town, skillful tailor, and street cafes. Enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre to see Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.

Making paper lanterns in Hoi An, Vietnam

Next, continue with the last-but-not-least activity of the day. The highlight is to visit a lantern shop where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. You see the whole process then have a chance to create your own lanterns. You will be provided the bamboo that forms the base of your frame and colorful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern, and design. Once completed, you can take one as hand-made sourvenir as these lanterns are easy to fold and carry.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 6: HOI - TRA QUE VEGETABLE VILLAGE BY BIKE (B, L)

► Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village, Van lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest. Foot bath with medicinal herbs. Join in a mini cooking class & have lunchi n a local family house. Take basket boat ride along Bay Mau water coconut forest.

08.30AM: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, than you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village - About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village of Tra Que are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.

Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoian.

The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.

Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten ... until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.

You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. Han – a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.

Back Mr. Han’ family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo - local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.

After the tour, come back to your hotel and free at your leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7: HOI AN - DANANG - HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

► Fly to Ho Chi Minh and enjoy city tour

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then get on 1 hour drive to Danang Airport for next flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, our driver and guide transfer you directly to your hotel in the centre of city. Join in a tour of Ho Chi Minh City, visiting War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAN THO - CAI BE (B, L, D)

► Transfer from your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho for embarkation on the cruise

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho. At 11:30 - 12:00, check in your cruise.

You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.

In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies.

Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong River. The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.

DAY 9: CAI BE - CAN THO - CAO LANH (B, L, D)

► Watch the locals go about their daily work, join in excursion on rowing sampan, explore small canals of Tan Phong islet, discover Sa Dec.

Wake up well rested to the sound of the Mekong river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30AM the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.

After breakfast, we will excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small canals of Tan Phong islet, coconut candy producing family. Bicycle ride on backroads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals. Then Panorama cruise towards Sa Dec and lunch on board.

Cycling in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

In the afternoon, we will visit of ancient traders’ villa and pagoda in Sa Dec. Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on deck at around 17:00. Dinner on board, night on board near Tan Thuan Dong.

DAY 10: CAO LANH - TAN CHAU (B, L, D)

► Take excursion to Tan Thuan Dong islet

Morning cruise and morning tea break served on board. After breakfast, you will take excursion to Tan Thuan Dong islet, walk in or bicycle trip around islet. It is the great time for you to enjoy the peaceful life on Mekong Delta and take wonderful photos. At noon, panorama cruise towards Tan Chau and lunch on board. Enjoy your time on board and watch the scenery on the mighty Mekong River. At around 17:00, it is time for cooking class on board or leisure time on top deck. Dinner on board, night on board near Tan Chau.

DAY 11: TAN CHÂU - PHNOM PENH (B)

► Check out of cruise, departure speedboat to Phnom Penh and check in hotel there

After breakfast served on board, you will check out of the cruise and departure to Phnom Penh by speedboat. Arrival at Sisowath Quay International Port in Phnom Penh (arrival time may vary due to current and immigration formalities) at around 13:00 – 13:30. Then transfer to hotel in Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 12: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR (B, L)

► Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Museum, Killing Fields, Russian market and Watphnom Temple

Set out on a city tour to visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom; Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles and located within the Royal Palace compound, and visit Tuol Sleng Museum, a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Toul Sleng Museum - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The peaceful stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek may not indicate what kinds of horrors have taken place there. Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you with a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation.

Continue to visit the Russian market and end the trip with a visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 13: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP BY FLIGHT (B, D)

► Fly to Siem Reap, check in hotel, have dinner with Apsara Dance

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up at hotel in Phnom Penh then transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Welcome to Siem Reap - the charming relics of South East Asia

Arriving at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide outside the terminal and transferred to the hotel for check-in or luggage drop off if the room is yet to be ready for you. During the transfer, our guide will give you the introduction of Siem Reap City and general information about traffic, currency, shopping area and more. We will drive you around the city through Sivutha Street, Old Market/Pub Street and Wat Damnak bridge before going to your hotel so that you will have a good idea on where to spend at your own leisure time.

Pub street in Siem Reap, Cambodia

In the evening, you cannot afford to miss the chance to enjoy dinner with the traditional beautiful Apsara Dance. Starting by the movements with deftness and deliberation, the beautiful artists in the sophisticated silk-made tunic will get you amazed by the exquisiteness and enthusiasm with warm smiles. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 14: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES (B, L)

► Explore the Angkor Templex

Beat the crowd early morning by 7.00 am, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. Lunch is own account.

Afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area.

Transfer back to your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 15: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)

► Transfer back to the airport for your onward flight

After breakfast at the hotel, if there is free time, you will have last minutes for going shopping some souvenirs or sightseeing before being transferred back to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.

Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (D)

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B, L)

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI - DANANG - HOI AN (B, BR)

DAY 5: HOI AN HALF DAY WALKING TOUR (B)

DAY 6: HOI - TRA QUE VEGETABLE VILLAGE BY BIKE (B, L)

DAY 7: HOI AN - DANANG - HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAN THO - CAI BE (B, L, D)

DAY 9: CAI BE - CAN THO - CAO LANH (B, L, D)

DAY 10: CAO LANH - TAN CHAU (B, L, D)

DAY 11: TAN CHÂU - PHNOM PENH (B)

DAY 12: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR (B, L)

DAY 13: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP BY FLIGHT (B, D)

DAY 14: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES (B, L)

DAY 15: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)

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