Highlight Vietnam-Cambodia 14days

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi (D)
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/L)
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (Brunch)
Day 5: Hue city tour (B/L)
Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L)
Day 7: Hoi An (B/L)
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city (B/L)
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh city - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi (B/L)
Day 10: HCMC - Mekong delta - boat trip on Mekong river (B/L)
Day 11: HCCM - Phnom Penh (B/L)
Day 12: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor temples (B/L)
Day 13: Siem Reap - Angkor temples (B/L)
Day 14: Siem Reap departure (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asian most striking colonial architecture. Many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sales at these places. O/N in Hanoi.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Activities: Car transfer

8h00: The car and guide will pick you up at hotel start to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his House, One Pillar pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc pagoda.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
If Tues, Thurs, Sats and Suns: After lunch, drive to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Which is on the shore of West Lake, the Museum of Ethnology. The last place of city tour is Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake), Ngoc Son Temple.
Tour ends at about 17h30 pm.
If Mons, Weds and Frid: We will visit Bat Trang Ceramics Village.
After lunch, we will explore the daily life of traditional ceramics in Bat Trang village. Visit the pottery showrooms and see how they modelled the products. 
15:30 Visit Ngoc Son Temple in Hoan Kiem lake dedicating to General Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians. 
16:30 Arrive back in your hotel. Tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Activities: Hanoi city tour

Notes:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday and Friday morning. And closes during October
Should bring: Hat, Umbrella, Rain-Coat, Light bags. Should not wear short, mini skirt or shirt without sleeves

08:00 - 08:30 Our bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong, embark the cruise. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. Visit an islane and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Halong Cruise
Activities: Halong Cruise trip

Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. such as Drum cave, Man’s head Islet….Heading to Van Gia fishing village you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen’s daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Have a short break before en route to Hanoi. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to the central of Vietnam. Hue was once Vietnam's feudal capital from 1802 to 1945. This small and quiet city is widely known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. On arrival in Hue Imperial City, we are greeted and transferred to hotel. O/N in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hue Hotel
Activities: Halong cruise, Hue flight

8:00am. Star the trip at your hotel in Hue City with Tour guide & Driver. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, then the Tombs of King Khai Dinh and King Tu Duc. Come back to Hue for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch at local restaurant, continue to visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood and Dong Ba market.
The trip finishes at 5:00pm at your hotel! O/N at hotel in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hue Hotel
Activities: Hue City tour

Heading out of the town, we drive south to Hoi An Ancient town which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. Along the way we can stop over Lang Co Beach for a short break. The winding road begins as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van pass. The next stop of our trip is Da Nang which is famous for the Cham Museum. After seeing this sight we drive along the My Khe Beach to visit the Marble Mountains, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Standing on the top of Thuy Son, you can get a panorama view of other peaks and surroundings. O/N in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hoian Hotel
Activities: Beach, mountains

The ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are many things to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. The rest of day will be free for your own exploration of the town and catching up on some shopping areas. O/N in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hoian Hotel
Activities: Hoian City tour

Have breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to Da Nang airport for a short flight south.  Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, a contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafe. 
Up on arrival to Tan Son Nhat airport, you are picked up and transfer to your hotel for check in if room is available ( check in time is 14.00 )
PM: Visit Ho Chi Minh city half day: A city tour takes us in the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant, we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market for an appreciation of local life. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hochiminh Hotel
Activities: Danang flight, HCM city tour

The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. Heading out of town we drive to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch 
Accommodation: Hochiminh Hotel
Activities: Tay Ninh tour, Cu chi tunnels

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. 
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. 
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. 
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip..

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation: HCM City Hotel
Activities: Mekong tour, HCM tour

The capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh will be our next stop via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. At the confluence of the three rivers, Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite the recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with the city's major sights. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, well known for its 5000 silver tiled floor. We visit both structures as well as the National Museum for an appreciation of the splendour of Khmer history. Heading out of this area we explore the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the surroundings. O/N in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Phnom Penh Hotel
Activities:  flight to Phnom Penh, Phrom Penh City tour

An early morning transfer to airport for short flight to Siem Reap. This town is our base for exploring the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. After checking into hotel, we drive to the archeological area to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. The largest, as well as the most complete structure of Angkor Wat, is not to be missed. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. O/N in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Activities: Angkor tour

The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Angkor Wat - Siem Reap - CambodiaKravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Siem Reap hotel
Activities: Angkor Temple tour 

This morning we take a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia's biggest natural lake. Along the way we stop to visit a floating village and catch a glimpse of fishermen at work. This excursion is all depending on your departure time . Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.
End of services. Our staff will give you the warmest goodbye and hope to see you again.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Activities: Car transfer, Tonle Sap Lake