Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam - 14 days

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Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam - 14 days

From Siem Reapto Hanoi

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Places You’ll See

Siem Reap

Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh city

Cu Chi

Mekong Delta

Hue

Hoi An

Halong Bay

Ba Vi National Park

Hanoi

Itinerary

Introduction

Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam In 14 Days offer you the journey through the best attractions of both countries. Start your journey in Siem Reap, where an ancient heritage complex locates, which became a symbol of Cambodia and one of the most incredible places in the world. Then travel to Phnom Penh, once known as the Paris of the orient, get to know the bloody days at killing fields, and visit the Royal Palace where the king is living now. Head to Ho Chi Minh city, the beating heart of southern Vietnam, and explore the robust Mekong River and underground system in Cu Chi tunnels. See the former imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue and step back in time to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Transfer to the North to discover the marriage of Vietnamese and French culture and architecture in Hanoi city. Finally, immerse yourself in the emerald water in Halong Bay.

Day 1: WELCOME TO CAMBODIA - SIEM REAP ARRIVAL

Your Cambodia and Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: EXPLORE THE CAPITAL OF ANCIENT KHMER (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore the famous Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the best-preserved holy Buddhist gateway to Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century. Then visit Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. Continue to Ta Prohm, a famous temple covered by trees growing out of the ruins. This temple is the one, where the most impressive scenes of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider were filmed.
In the afternoon, you will visit Hindu temples Thommanon, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo, the small, attractive temples in a good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Then continue to Angkor Wat - one of the “7th Wonders of the World” and a World Heritage Site since 1992. Famous for its beauty and splendor Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. After visiting Angkor Wat, you will get to the top of Bakheng Hill for the sunset viewing. Bakheng is the first temple constructed in the Angkor area. This mountain temple offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: SIEM REAP - TRAVEL TO PHNOM PENH, PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Phnom Penh by air-conditioned bus. In the afternoon you will visit the Royal Palace, which is currently a residence of His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal family. The palace looks like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, which serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds. Finally visit Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh It was built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B) - FLIGHT INCLUDED

Day 5: DISCOVER HO CHI MINH HALF DAY CITY TOUR BY JEEP (B) - PRIVATE TOUR

In open-air Jeep car, you will see the city all in 4-hour tour and it is best way to explore the real culture. This private tour by Jeep gives you REAL INSIGHT about the city’s History, Culture, Daily Life, Architecture, Religious Life... This half-day tour is the perfect activity to capture a glimpse of the historic landmarks and sites of Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Emperor of Jade Pagoda, The Former U.S Embassy, Saigon Opera House, Ben Thanh Market...

Day 6: SAILING THROUGH MIGHTY MEKONG DELTA (B/L) - GROUP TOUR

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.

Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.

Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterwards, you will get back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 7: FLIGHT FROM VIBRANT HO CHI MINH TO GRACEFUL HUE (B) - FLIGHT INCLUDED

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive at Hue airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: HUE CITY TOUR (B/L) - GROUP TOUR

Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am.

Start your exploration with the boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, which is the oldest pagodas in Hue. Then visit the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Here you will also visit the Royal Antiques Museum to see the collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty. Then head to the bustling Dong Ba market.

Have delicious Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Khai Dinh’s Tomb, which combines traditional Vietnamese style with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Then explore Minh Mang's Tomb, which represents the Confucian style. On the way, you will also visit conical hats and incense sticks villages.

You will be back to your hotel around 16:00-17:00.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: TRAVEL FROM HUE TO THE MOST PICTURESQUE OLD TOWN HOI AN (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: BE A LANTERN MAKER IN HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/L) - GROUP TOUR - FLIGHT TO HANOI

8.15 AM: Pick up at Hoi An hotel center

Visit the Museum of Folk Culture, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall

Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop

11.00 AM: Lantern-making class 1 hour

12.00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant

1.00 PM: Tour ends. Drop off hotel

Then, taking the flight to Hanoi. Check-in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 11: EXCURSION TO THE NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD - HA LONG BAY (B/L/D)

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.

Day 12: HALONG BAY - BACK TO TRANQUIL CAPITAL (B/L)

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: GETAWAY FROM THE BIG CITY WITH BA VI ECO TOUR (B/L)

Location: Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car)

Highlight:

Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation

Cooking with a friendly local host

Visiting local workshops in the village

Cycling across the rice field and villages

Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority

08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence.

09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience.

10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual.

11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook.

13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made.

14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance.

15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.

16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi.

Day 14: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

What's Include

Accommodation

3-stars hotels:

Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar
Phnom Penh: Pacific Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh: Prague hotel or similar
Hue: Cherish Hue or similar
Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar
Hanoi: Mina hotel and Spa Hanoi or similar
Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar

4-stars hotels:

Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor or similar
Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar
Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar
Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar
Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar

5-stars hotels:

Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle Hotel or similar
Phnom Penh: Sokha Phnom Penh or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar
Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar

Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Flights

Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh (incl. 20 kg luggage per person)
Ho Chi Minh to Hue (incl. 20 kg luggage per person)
Da Nang (Hoi An) to Hanoi (incl. 20 kg luggage per person)

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide

French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Meals

As per the tour program:

B=breakfast

L-Lunch

D-Dinner

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car

- Private car for the excursion

- Boat as per itinerary

Other included

- Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water during transfers
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after service confirmation

Insurance

Insurance are not included

Other not included

• Arrival and Departure Flights
• Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
• Travel Insurance
• Public holiday surcharge (if any)
• Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
• Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
• E-visa
• Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
• Other services not mentioned above

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