VIETNAM – CAMBODIA HIGHLIGHTS

Xin Chao. Welcome to Viet Nam.
Today you will take your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. You will be offered a welcome drink and the tour briefings in the hotel lobby. Then check into the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is at your leisure

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Hanoi. The tour includes the visits to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh – One Pillar Pagoda – Ethnological Museum – Temple of Literature – Ngoc Son Temple. Afterwards you will take an in-depth walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter for an overview of the local life and businesses before your return to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

You will take a 4 hour drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – attend a short cooking class – settle down on the upper deck for some drinks whilst watching the sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.

Up early – top deck – Tai Chi! Then you will enjoy your light breakfast – disembark for an easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat – check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land. Upon arrival at the harbor, board your private transfer and head back to the airport in Ha Noi. On the way back (if your time permits), visit Ba Vang Pagoda – a ceramic factory. Afterwards proceed to the airport for your departure flight. upon arrival in Hue, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of this historical city. The itinerary includes visits to: Cau Ngoi Village – the countryside market – The Hue Old Citadel, which contains the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City – Thien Mu Pagoda – Minh Mang Tomb. Afterward return to the hotel for your refreshment. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast you will take a 3 hour drive south along the coast road with stops at the top of Hai Van pass (Cloudy Pass), the Cham Sculpture Museum, Non Nuoc Beach, and Marble Mountain. Then proceed to Hoi An. Upon arrival, check in the hotel for refreshments before an in-depth walking tour of the most interesting sites in Hoi An, which include the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Tan Ky Ancient House, and The vibrant market. Afterwards return to the hotel for refreshments before a nice dinner in the local restaurant in the ancient town. The rest of the day is yours.

Today you will take a short drive to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you get a feel for what the village life is like. Upon arrival, board a bamboo basket boat – float along the river to the Water Coconut Forest – try your luck at catching fish, crabs and shrimps – continue to Tra Que Herb Garden -try your hand at hoeing, finding uses for seaweed, transplanting and watering vegetables – join the villagers in a cooking class to prepare for lunch in a traditional way – get to eat what you have prepared!. Afterwards return to the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is yours.

Today you will be free until your transfer to the Da Nang airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Saigon City. Today’s experiences include: Cu Chi Tunnels – The War Remnant Museum – Reunification Hall – Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby – Ben Thanh Market. Afterwards return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Today you will take a 3 hour drive to Ben Tre. Upon arrival, you will visit a brick factory – board a traditional style boat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River – make some stops at local houses along the way – hope on bikes for a leisurely ride through the countryside – lunch in a traditional Mekong village restaurant – board a motorboat to explore more of the Mekong Delta. Afterwards return to the car for your transfer to Cai Be. The rest of the day is yours!

You are up early for an early boat ride – visit the Cai Be floating market – visit the traditional cottage industry – return to the airport for your short flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the evening enjoy Apsara dance during your dinner

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites of Siem Reap. Today’s experience includes: the Angkor Thomp Complex (a nice southern gate, Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace, Ta Prohm Temple) – the Angkor Wat Temple, and Ta Prohm Temple where filmed the Tomb Raider. Afterwards return to the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

There will be some free time for you to relax until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of the services.