Best of Vietnam & Cambodia – 15 Days / 14 Nights
Hanoi – 3 Nights
Halong – 1 Night
Hoian – 3 Nights
Danang – 1 Night
Saigon – 3 Nights
Siem Reap – 3 Nights
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival at Hanoi, Check in at hotel . Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. After a brief rest, transfer to the city center for visiting Ngoc Son temple, Hoan Kiem lake, Church, electricity car for sightseeing Hanoi Old Quarter. Overnight at Hanoi Hotel. (D)
Day 2 Hanoi-Halong Bay
Depart Hanoi for Halong/Lan Ha Bay @ 3 hours by road. Upon arrival in Halong/Lan Ha @ noon, leave the noise of the city behind as we board our junk cruise for a delicious seafood lunch. After lunch, option to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Later in evening, option for swimming, sun bathing at a secluded spot where junk is docked. Enjoy another seafood feast for dinner and for the night owls, there is an option of night fishing. Overnight on board (B,L,D)
Day 3 Halong – Hanoi
Rising to the lapping waters of the bay, option for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning, continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At midday, return to the main harbor before transferring to awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. Evening free for shopping. Dinner & overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Hanoi – Trang An – Hoa Lu – Hanoi
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Ninh Binh Province. On arrival, visit Hoa Lu – the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then transfer from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch. After lunch, take a boat trip in Trang An to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Then, drive back to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Hanoi- Hoian
Morning departure from Hanoi to board flight to Hoian. Upon arrival, proceed for Danang city tour- visit Ngu Hanh Son with 1-way cable car then transfer to Hoian for check-in at hotel
Overnight in Hoian. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Hoian – My Son-Hoian
Morning after breakfast, transfer to MY SON (UNESCO site)- a complex of Hindu temples built between the 8th and 13th centuries by the Czam people, competing with the Khmer of Angkor. After tour, back to Hoian for overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Hoian- Cam Thanh village – Hoian
After breakfast, Visit Cam Thanh coconut village with a stunning boat trip. Here basket boats are used (Thung chai) to visit the coconut forest in Bay Mau forest.
After lunch, proceed to visit the Hoian ancient town – old port, merchants’ houses, 400-year-old Japanese bridge, Phuc Kien temple, etc. Overnight in Hoian. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Hoian – Bana Hills – Danang
Morning check out of hotel, and transfer to Ba Na (35km) and take the Cable Car to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of the French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, Golden Bridge. Buffet lunch at restaurant on Ba Na.
Afternoon free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games . Drive onward to Danang city along the Red Beach Bay. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda & Son Tra Penisula. Dinner & overnight in Danang. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Danang – Saigon
Check out of hotel and proceed to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, proceed for local sightseeing. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. Saigon’s name was changed to Ho Chi Minh City, to honor the revolutionary leader who had declared independence back in 1945. Afternoon visit the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, People’s Committee Hall. Overnight at Saigon hotel (B,L,D)
Day 10 Saigon – Mekong Delta – Ben Tre- Saigon
After breakfast at hotel, depart for My Tho. On arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Board a wooden motor boat (20 minutes) to Unicorn Island. On this boat along the river’s bank, you’ll be passing through natural creeks, interesting fisherman’s port, stilt houses (half on land, half on water). From there, proceed to a bee farm where you can taste a tasteful cup of authentic honey tea. After that, walk around quiet villages and watch the life of rural people in Mekong Delta on small rowing boats.
Afternoon cruise a canal with orchards on either side. After that, cruise to a village where the sweat smell of coconut candies is in the air. Here, coconut candy and handcrafted items from coconut trees of Mekong Delta are made. Visit an orchard, where one can enjoy the fruits while checking out the folk music that is typical to only the people in Southern Vietnam. Drive back to Siagon for overnight at hotel.(B,L,D)
Day 11 Saigon
After breakfast, transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) Proceed to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels before having a real hands-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels. Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range (on OWN ). Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch. Continue exploring Saigon: Visit Ben Thanh market, China town and take the Saigon Skydeck (entrance at OWN cost). Overnight in Saigon (B,L,D)
Day 12 Saigon – Siem Reap
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap
On arrive, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Siem Reap(B,L,D)
DAY 13 Siem Reap-Angkor-Siem Reap
After breakfast, proceed to enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Visit Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors.
Afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. Experience super sunset view at Angkor Wat. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 Siem Reap-Banteay Srei- Siem Reap
After breakfast, travel through the traditional village of Preah Dark to the 12th century temple of Banteay Samre. Built by King Suryavarman II, the genius behind Angkor Wat, this temple has been extensively restored. The temple is unique in that over-quarrying of sandstone led to the use of laterite for the roofed corridors. The pediments above the inner doors here include some of the most accomplished carving from the Angkor period. Continue further north to Banteay Srei, Angkor’s ultimate art gallery. This petite pink temple is the jewel in the crown of Angkor-era sculpture. The elaborate carvings here are the finest found in Cambodia and the name translates as ‘Fortress of the Women’. Later, visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths” once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake) and Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 Siem Reap Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Chum Reap Lear! Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight home, with sweet memories. (B)
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