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In just 16 days, you have chance to understand rich culture and history in Vietnam and Cambodia. Besides, this tour give you great time to discover the natural beauty of them.
With this tour, you will discover two spectacular countries in Southeast Asia. First destination is Hanoi and you will discover its beautiful boulevards. Then, this tour will bring you to the World Heritage Site of the Halong Bay and the ancient capital of Hue. The next stop on your tour will be the ancient town of Hoi An, where you will have plenty of time to relax on the beach and to discover the beauty of central Vietnam. After this you will join the service at the Cao Dai Temple in South Vietnam and experience the lifestyle in the Mekong Delta, before you continue your tour to Phnom Penh. You will have great time to visiting Siem Reap with its unique temple Angkor Wat.
DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (D)
Your luxury trip will start in Hanoi, Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital Hanoi was celebrated its 1000 year anniversary in 2010. Historical emphasis on buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmonious nature with the arts and learning stipulates that. You will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel where you will have free time before a welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B, L)
You’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. In this sites, you can see a lot of buldings like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed; Presidential Government; the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda. You’ll also see his nearby house, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other museums. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around the Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
The Huc bridge - the way to get to Ngoc Son temple in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D)
In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a 3.5 hour drive through the Red River Delta to Halong City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments. Upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth.
Cua Van fishing village - Halong Bay
Later in the afternoon, you’ll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you’ll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset and later unwind at a restaurant for a lavish dinner. Enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment before an overnight stay on the junk.
DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, L)
After rising to the sound of the ocean coming to life, you’ll enjoy breakfast, take a Tai Chi class and watch the sunrise over the bay (if you choose to get up that early!). You will visit a beautiful limestone grotto, then head back to the junk for a final glimpse of Halong Bay. While cruising back to the dock, lunch is servered. Disembarking at the Cruise Café Lounge, you’ll rejoin your private car for transfer back to your hotel and have free time before an overnight stay in Hanoi.
DAY 5: HANOI - HUE WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY PLANE (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to the ancient imperial capital of Hue. In the 19th century, Hue was the home of the Nguyen Dynasty, who built opulent palaces, gardens and mausoleums on the banks of the Perfume River. This peaceful central city has long been synonymous with royalty, culture and spiritual reflection.
Overnight at your hotel in Hue.
DAY 6: HUE CITY TOUR (B, L)
Following breakfast in the hotel, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of past emperors, some of which will be on the itinerary for the day. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day and is located at the convergence of rivers, which makes it an ideal place for a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here you will cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang's tomb.
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King Minh Mang's tomb - Hue Citadel, Vietnam
You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to visit King Tu Duc's tomb and back to hotel for overnight stay in Hue.
DAY 7: HUE - ANCIENT TOWN HOI AN (B, L)
You will leave Hue for Hoi An, another World Heritage in the Centre the Hai Van Pass, stopping in Danang city for a visit to Cham Museum and handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain. Once in Hoi An, you will check into your hotel and have some free time to explore.
Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.
DAY 8: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B, L)
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. You enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Ong Pagoda, Assembly Halls, the 200 - year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Following the tour there will be free time to shop or relax.
Janpanese bridge - Hoi An ancient town, Vietnam
Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 9: HOI AN - FREE TIME (B)
Today you will be free to relax at the beach and enjoy the wonderful services offered by the resort. Or you can take a bicycle tour along the country roads and through the rice fields to get in touch with local farmers, fishermen and others. One thing you won’t want to miss are the tailor shops. You can order any tailor-made clothing (even a tuxedo!) and you will have your beautiful clothes within 3 to 4 hours, and at a price that will amaze you.
Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.
DAY 10: HOI AN - DANANG - SAI GON CITY TOUR (B, L)
You will be free until being taken to Danang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your local guide will welcome you and bring you to your hotel. In the afternoon there will be a cyclo tour so that you may get your first impression of Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon. You will have a chance to visit the Reunification Palace, the Opera House, the Hotel de Ville, the War Remnants Museum and end the day at Ben Thanh market. You’ll be treated to dinner at local restaurant and taste the cuisine of Southern Vietnam.
Overnight at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 11: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
Ben Tre is the best option for a day trip to the Mekong Delta from Saigon. Our one day cruise excursion starts at 8:00am from the lobby of your hotel in Saigon with a drive to Ben Tre. While there, you can take a walk along the waterfront, lined with French era shops and houses, and you'll see plenty of coconuts being unloaded from boats for dispatch around the country. Then, jump on a boat for a couple of hours of cruising on the Mekong River. You will enjoy your delicious lunch at a local restaurant or on board. The excursion will end at around 4:00pm where the vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon.
Overnight at your hotel in Saigon.
DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAO DAI TEMPLE - CU CHI TUNNEL - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
In the morning you will be driven to to Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh. Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill, to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The Cao Dai Temple has been described as the Disneyland of the East. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. Going from Saigon to the Cambodian border, it was three levels deep, including a network of innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today, the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, giving you a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam war must have been like. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cao Dai temple - Tay Ninh, Vietnam
DAY 13: HO CHI MINH CITY - PHNOM PENH BY FLIGHT (B, D)
In the morning you will fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia to continue your wonderful journey. Despite its sad history, the city has kept its charm and is considered the loveliest city in Indochina. Today you will visit the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, where you can enjoy an interesting view of the surroundings. The next stop is the National Museum, where you can look at the and sculptures. Most of the exhibits are from the Angkor period of 9 to 15 Century, but a few come from the 4th Century. You will then spend the night in Phnom Penh.
Wat Phnom temple - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
DAY 14: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (B, D)
Today you will fly the short distance from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (built in the 12th century), a prime example of Khmer art and architecture. You will be amazed at the beautiful sunset view from Phnom Bakheng hill and you will have dinner at a local restaurant while you marvel at a Apsara dance show. Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap.
DAY 15: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT (B, D)
Next, you will embark on an elephant ride from the Angkor Thom into the jungle to visit the famous Bayon temple. It is known for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, Baphoun, the Terrace of Temple, Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon you will continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm, surrounded by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. You will have a traditional dinner and have overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Bayon temple - Siem Reap, Cambodia
DAY 16: SIEAM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)
You will board a boat in Tonle Sap Lake and enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages, complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. You can also visit the school of the "Les Artisans d'Angkor" before transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight home or your next destination.
INCLUSIONS:
º Private tour with English or French speaking guide.
º You choose the date of departure Starting from Hanoi & end in Siem Reap or vice versa
º Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
º All private transportation with guide
º Accommodation shared in Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
º All In-tour flights as per itinerary (Economy Class unless otherwise specified)
º Experienced English speaking guide.
º Halong Bay cruise program with in-house guide on board
º Private boat trip
º Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
º All sightseeing tickets.
º Travel insurance
º Tissues and water on coach.
º Complimentary Vietnam Visa on Arrival pre-approved letter.
º Services charges and government tax.
º Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
º No extra charge after services confirmation 24/7 hotline
EXCLUSIONS:
º International flights & departure taxes
º Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
º Beverage
º Peak season surcharge if any
º Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas & New Year if any
º Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 02 passport photos per person)
º Cambodia visa on arrival (Easy and recommended)
º Other services not mentioned above.
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