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Explore Vietnam and Cambodia: 14-Day Heritage Trails Adventure

Itinerary

Introduction

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam and Cambodia with our Asia Tour: Heritage Trails. Delve into the hidden wonders of Pu Luong, where exhilarating activities like water rafting and trekking await amidst stunning natural landscapes. Then, be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring beauty of Ha Long Bay's limestone formations and karst caves. Experience the rich history and warm hospitality of Hue before exploring the charming city of Hoi An, adorned with colorful paper lanterns. Continue your adventure to Angkor, home to the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, boasting intricate galleries, towering columns, and serene ponds. Finally, unwind with a tranquil boat excursion on Tonle Sap Lake, immersing yourself in Cambodia's vibrant culture and natural beauty.

Day 1: WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HANOI ARRIVAL
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Your trip begins with your arrival in Hanoi. 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, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Start point
Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam

Day 2: EXPLORE THE DAILY LIFE OF VIETNAMESE COUNTRYSIDE WITH BA VI ECO TOUR (B/L)
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Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel then our experienced English-speaking guide escorts you on the trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi.
Arrive at Ri village, enjoy the welcome drink and snacks and meet your first host - Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner. Listen to the stories of Mr. Duoc's life during the war while enjoying the drink and then visit his tea plantation. You will learn how to pick the best tea leaves to make the most wonderful beverage in Vietnam. Carry on with the tea production at his small workshop, where most of the work is manual.
Then have a short drive to Moc village, where you will meet your next host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you how to cook local Vietnamese dishes. Later have the meals you made for lunch in a beautiful tropical garden.
Have a short break after lunch, and join Mrs. Chin for a walk around the village. You will visit some local families to understand the rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hats, and other local products are made. Then have a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields to meet your last host Mr. Chinh, who will meet you with fresh mint lemon juice. All ingredients are freshly picked from his own garden.
Wrap up your countryside tour with traditional feet soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. It will relax you (and your feet) after cycling around the village.
Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: HANOI - TRAVEL TO PU LUONG - BOAT TRIP AND WATER WHEELS (B/D)
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Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your driver, who will take you to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. Have a delicious lunch upon arrival at your accommodation, and have a rest after the trip. Explore the beautiful place you stay with captivating panoramic views and a tranquil setting. 
In the afternoon, you will drive to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you will begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. Then visit the local fisherman’s house, and have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views together with learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
When you arrive at a scenic Tan Lap Bridge, disembark from the boat and head back to your resort to have dinner.
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Day 4: ENTHRALLING TREKKING THROUGH THE RICE FIENDS (B/L/D)
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Start early to descend into the beautiful valley, where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still! Continue to the base of the valley, from where you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savor the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.
After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water in the nearby river before heading back to your resort.
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Day 5: DISCOVER THE LOCAL VILLAGES OF PU LUONG (B/L) - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI
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Today you will get closer to village life and interact with locals living in the hills. Walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about weaving colorful textiles. Then have lunch and get ready to get back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: EXCURSION TO THE NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD - HALONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D)
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Day 6: EXCURSION TO THE NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD - HALONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D) - excursion-to-the-natural-wonder-of-the-world-halong-bay-cruise-bld-ux3610tF.jpg

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. 
On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.
The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.
Overnight on cruise.

Day 7: HALONG BAY - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE (B/L)
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Day 7: HALONG BAY - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE (B/L) - halong-bay-travel-back-to-hanoi-flight-to-hue-bl-uXKsHir7.jpg

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles.
Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred to Hanoi. Have some rest before our driver will pick you up to transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, you will be escorted to your accommodation.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES OF HUE (B/L)
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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: HUE - SEE THE SUNRISE IN A STUNNING LAGOON - TRANSFER TO HOI AN VIA SCENIC HAI VAN PASS (B)
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Get up early in the morning. Our team will meet you around 04:30 – 05:00 am. Drive toward the An Truyen village. On arrival, you will visit the early morning market at the lagoon. Then embark on the motor sampan to see the sunrise on the lagoon and learn about the local floating life. You will visit a family farm, where you will learn how to catch fish in a uniquely local way. Snap a couple of nice shots of the sunrise over the lagoon before stopping by a local restaurant in the village market, to enjoy some tea/coffee and a very local tasty breakfast. Back to the hotel around 07:30-08:00 am.
Then get ready for the 3 hours trip from Hue to Hoi An by private vehicle. 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: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BEAUTY OF LANTERN TOWN (B/L)
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Once known as Faifo, Hoi An was an influential port along the Silk Road. For over 500 years, merchants from China, Japan, France, and Portugal settled in the prosperous town resulting in a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, religions, and architecture. In 1999, the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for having the most unique architecture in Southeast Asia. 
Begin your tour on foot into the heart of Hoi An, a former trading port, that welcomed Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arab merchants between the 16th to 18th Centuries. Nowadays, Hoi An is famous for its stunning restored architecture, homemade silk, expert tailors, distinctive yellow walls, and delicious noodles and seafood. Its relaxed vibe and pedestrian streets make this town a pleasure to discover on foot.
Start with a wander through the Chua Ong Pagoda, a stunning Chinese-style structure constructed in 1653 to honor the Chinese general Quan Cong. Then, head onward to the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, famous for the Jinshang Temple dedicated to the goddess of the sea. Since the city's culture was linked closely with the sea - and the safety of merchant sailors that frequented its shores - this temple is one of the most historic and significant in the entire town.
Finally, wander onward to the 200-year-old ancestral Tan Ky House and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Built by Japanese craftsman and doubling as a temple. Learn about how the bridge was constructed, and now it is a major landmark in the city before the guide takes you to the local restaurant for lunch and then back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: TRAVEL FROM HOI AN TO SIEM REAP (B)
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Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang International Airport to take the international flight to Siem Reap. When you arrive at Siem Reap, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in. The rest of the time is free at leisure. 
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: DISCOVER THE MYSTERIOUS TEMPLES OF ANGKOR WAT (B)
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Have breakfast at the hotel and start your sightseeing tour of the Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. Continue your sightseeing to the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We will stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Then visit the famous jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm. Here the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: VISIT LOCAL VILLAGES AND TONLE SAP LAKE (B)
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Have breakfast at the hotel, and be ready for your drive to Chrieve village. Admire the life of local people, take an oxcart ride, which is a great way to explore Cambodia authentically, meet a lot of encounters, and interact with local people by visiting their home gardens. Learn their ways of life, and Cambodian culture, help them with vegetable gardening, take beautiful photos, and enjoy seasonal fruits at a village house. 
In the afternoon, we will visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, and be amazed by the unnumerous stilted houses on the way. Then visit "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Then get back to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

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

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. 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.
End point
Siem Reap International Airport Drop Off, Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap 171211, Cambodia

What's Include

Accommodation

3-stars hotels:
Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar
Pu Luong: Pu Luong Eco Garden or similar
Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
Hue: Cherish Hue Hotel or similar
Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar
Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar
4-stars hotels:
Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
Pu Luong: Pu Luong Retreat or similar
Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar
Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar 
Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar
Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor or similar
5-stars hotels:
Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
Pu Luong: Pu Luong Retreat or similar
Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar
Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle 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

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax
Domestic flight from Da Nang to Siem Reap, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax

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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