Highlight: Vietnam and Cambodia 14 days included Hanoi stay + Halong Bay overnight with V’spirit Cruise + Night train from HN to Da Nang + My Son tour + Hoi An private tour + Domestic flight from Da nang to HCM + Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels + Mekong Delta tour + All accommodations + Airport and Railway transfer in Hanoi,Da Nang and HCM city.
Day 1: Our Driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at in Hanoi. ( No Meal)
Day 2: Check out Hanoi hotel and join Halong Overnight with V’spirit cruise ( B/L/D)
After having Breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.
12h30 – 13h00 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
16h30 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quite area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00 Cooking class and sunset party on sundeck
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06h30 – 07h30 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
08h30 – 09h30 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fisherman who live there…
09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the habor, watch the fruit carving demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30 Disembark V’Spirit Classic
12h30 – 13h00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
Trip finishes at around 17h00.
Inclusions
- Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and back to Hanoi
- Welcome Drinks
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Deluxe Cabins and A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (B, L, D)
- Kayaking
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Exclusions
- Airfares, Car Transfers
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes
- Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
- Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board.
- What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellents
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Back Hanoi- re-check in Hotel- Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: Check out Hotel and free time till the time to get night train from Hanoi to Da nang around 19:30 PM to 20:10 PM. Overnight on the train. (B)
Day 5: Arrival Da Nang around 12:30 to 13:00 PM. Meet our local driver and transfer to Hoi An Hotel- Overnight in Hoi An- Free time ( No Meal)
Day 6: After having breakfast, our guide will pick you up from 07:45 to 08:15 AM for the tour to My Son full day trip (B and light lunch)
My Son, located 50 km from Hoi An, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son sanctuary is a large complex of religion religious relics comprises of more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with intricate red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower built to reflect the divinity of the King.
08:00 am: local guide pick you up at the hotel’s lobby a departing for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son. Arrive My Son, discover the majestic ancient ruins including ancient towers which were built from 4th C. Then go to the dock and board on boat cruise along Thu Bon river back to Hoi An with light lunch. On the way we will stop at Carpentry village. 14.30 Ends of tour.
Day 7: After having breakfast, our local guide will pick you up for Private tour to Hoi An half day trip( B) – 03 hours tour)
Hoi An is an ancient town located in the lower section of Thu Bon River, Quang Nam Province, about 30 kilometers south of Danang city. Hoi An was a bustling international trading port,a meeting place of the trading ships of Japan, China and the West during the 17th and 18th centuries. Before this period, there was here also traces of Champa port which was known as a site on Silk Road along the sea. Hoi An ancient town today is a special example of a traditional port city in Southeast Asia which has been well preserved. Most houses here are of traditional architecture dating from the 17th to the 19th century, and are along the narrow main streets. Hoi An is also a land mark recorded much of the mixture of acculturation. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, french and British traders. Hoi An still maintained an intangible cultural diversity and richness. Hoi An is considered as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle.With outstanding value,in the end of 1999, UNESCO has recognized the ancient town of Hoi An as a world cultural heritage.
You will be collected at your hotel lobby and transferred to the meeting point at Hoi An Travel (Add: 10 Tran Hung Dao Street – Hoi An city). Walk to the ancient city, visit the Kwan Temple, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and Historic & Cultural museum in Hoi An. Then you have a traditional music performance & visit Hoi An’s handicraft workshop before coming back to the hotel. Tour ends.
- Transportation: A/c bus
- Departure time: 08:00 am & 14:00 pm
- Duration: 02 – > 03 hours
- Activities: Visit the ancient city
Day 8: Check out hotel and get flight from Da Nang to HCM city( B)
Arrival HCM airport, meet our driver and transfer to Elios Hotel in HCM city. – Free time.- Overnight in HCM city.
Day 9: After having breakfast, you will join Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels full day trip (B/L)
HCM – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 18.00 )
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Cao Dai sm, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of South-East Asia. It is the headquarters of the unique Cao Dai sect, a religion with a hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity & Confucianism. Above the entrance is the all-seeing holy eye – symbol of the sect. Visitors will attend the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers which is a fantastic experience. After lunch, proceed to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists –the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”. Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to SaiGon.- Overnight at hotel
Day 10: After having breakfast, you will join Mekong Delta full day trip(B/L)
HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit VinhTrang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music“, performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Day 11: Check out Hotel in HCM and get Mekong Express Bus from HCM to Phnom Penh Cambodia (B)
Our guide will pick you up at Hotel around 07:30 to 07:45 AM for join Mekong Express Bus.
Arrival Phnom Penh, pick up and transfer to Hotel in Phnom Penh- Free time to relax.
Day 12: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap ( B/L)
Morning after breakfast at hotel, enjoy Phnom Penh city tour visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda that located in the same compound. Next, visit Toul Sleng, the Genocide Museum (S 21). We stop at Russian Market for souvenir shopping and lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, you will be transfer to Siem Reap by express bus or van (no tour guide). Arrival Siem Reap pick up by our driver and transfer to your selected hotel. Dinner by yourself, overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 13: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Today we explore a full day temple heritage tours visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom including Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure Phimeanakas, Bapoun Temple, The Elephant Terrace and The Terrace of The Leper King. Continue to Small Circuit including Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo and the fabulous Ta Prohm. Lunch at local restaurant.
After Next, we continue to explore Banteay Srei located 35Km from Siem reap, also known as the pink sandstone temple or the citadel of women is one of the highlights of Angkor. From there we visit Angkor Wat the “7th Wonders’ of the World” including Sunset viewing on top of the temple. Back to town, Buffet dinner with Khmer traditional show at local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.
Day1 4: Siem Reap – Departure (B)
After Breakfast, free on own leisure till time to pick up at hotel for transferring to your next destination. Tour ends here.
Inclusions
+ 13 nights’ accommodation: 11 nights in hotels, one night on the train, one night on Halong cruise
+ Airfare with Vietnam Airlines from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City with 20kg checked-in luggage and 7kg hand carry
+ Train ticket Hanoi to Da Nang (soft sleeper, air-condition 4 berth sharing)
+ Bus transfer with Mekong Express from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh and to Siem Reap
+ Private airport transfer in Hanoi, Da Nang Airport and Ho Chi Minh City Airport
+ Train station transfer in Hanoi and Da Nang
+ Guided tour to Halong Bay: two days and one night on V’Spirit Cruises
+ Guided tour to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An tour
+ Guided tour in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
+ Meal as mentioned in itinerary
+ Tax and service charge
Exclusions:
Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages
Visa to Vietnam and Visa to Cambodia
Notes: The Itinerary can be changed upon undercontrolled weather conditions.
List of Hotel for the trip:
+ Hanoi: Viet View Hotel or Flower Hotel
+ Hoi An: Kiman Hoi An Hotel, Vinh Hung 2 Hoi An Hotel and Lantern Hotel
+ HCM : Elios Hotel or Liberty Sai Gon Park View Hotel
+ Phnom Penh: Khmeroyal Hotel or Diamond Hotel with Superior Room
+ Siem Reap: Claremont Angkor Boutique Hotel or Similar
Booking: Vietnam & Cambodia Classic Tour 14 days @ 2299