Destinations: Vietnam - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Cambodia - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Duration: 19 days / 18 nights - Departure: daily - Type: group tour
Vietnam - Cambodia highlight program combines the hiden charm of Vietnam and the mistical treasures of Angkor in Cambodia. A unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle found throughout the Mekong Delta & Red River Delta or TonKin Plain.
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$2,019 /pax
Trip Highlights:
- Discover Halong bay through Halong Bay cruise
- Trekking through the village in Sapa with local guide
- Visit: Hue, Hoi An the world historic heritage
- Cruise through Mekong detail to Phnom Penh
- Enjoy the unique beauty of Cambodia
Day 1 Hanoi arrival
Driver will be waiting in arrival & transfer you to the hotel.
A comfortable private car (non-smoking)
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Day 2 Hanoi City tour - Night train to Sapa
A buffet breakfast & fresh coffee will kick start your day.
Your car, driver and tour guide will be ready to start your Hanoi City Tour.
Firstly visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace. Presidential palace is the most fussy and expensive construction at that time but Ho Chi Minh refused to live in this luxurious building. He said it was totally unsuitable for his poor and starving people. Besides, learning about Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary activities.
On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda. Based on Kinh Ly Thai Tong's dream, One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 and included a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, and a temple of lotus-shape, that reflected literally meaning: “long lasting happiness and good luck. (Note: Please be aware that the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is closed for renovation work until January 2015).
Next, continually explore the Temple of Literature. Located 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the complex is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and the first university in Vietnam. Have chance to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history in tranquil atmosphere.
After lunch time in a local Restaurant with local Vietnamese traditional Cuisines, continue to visit the interesting Ethnology Museum. Located in the west of Hanoi's centre, this museum offers informative and well-documented display about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, musical instruments, work tools, stilt houses, etc.
Around 15:30, discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and Ngoc Son temple that situated in the heart of Hanoi. Listen to a special legend story about Hoan Kiem lake and understand a part of Vietnamese worship towards Tran Hung Dao, the general who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century.
After that, take the 1hour-cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter through its charming streets which are named after the guilds such as Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Gai (Silk Street), Hang Tre (Bamboo Street) etc…
Finally, return to hotel. Finish unforgettable full day Hanoi Sightseeing.
Around 20:00, Transfer to Hanoi Train Station, over night train to Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Private Tour
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One Pillar Pagoda
Day 3 Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Your car, driver and tour guide ready at Lao Cai Train.
Take 1 hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of imposing mountain and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town, enjoy breakfast before your trip
It takes about 7km to walk down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Visitors can indentify Black Mong people easily because they usually wear dark clothing in blacks and navy dyed with indigo; their hand-made accessories are made of silver and have big size. They built their rudimentary houses on their farmland and mainly cultivate corn and dry rice on the steep hillsides.
A 3km-trekking down to Lao Chai Village, 4 km through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village. Looming in the veil of morning dimly, at the back of Ta Van village is Hoang Lien Son Mountains and on the front is Muong Hoa stream flows slowly. Have chance to admire the local women wear colorful brocades and cloth bag with embroidered flowers; ethnic men wears pants and shirt.
Have lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance to learn about the local house architecture, their daily life styles and exclusive custom.
Finally get back to Sapa centre by jeep or motorbike. Enjoy the landscapes on the way.
Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: 14 KM of trekking.
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Trekking
Day 4 Cat Cat & Sin Chai
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong.
On the way walking to Cat Cat village, visitors will be treated by the green terraced fields mixed gold and many imposing mountains. Understand some special culture of ethnic people, and see full process of making colorful brocades. Those brocades are designed and decorated carefully with the symbols related to nature such as flowers and birds. Have chance to relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station.
After picnic lunch, continually pass 3 km to reach Sin Chai Village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. In this village, easily to see the colorful embroidered skirts and enormous red turban. Those turban and brocades are handmade products from natural materials and were decorated with 4 main colors: red, blue, yellow and white.
After that, taking a jeep to return to Sapa.
Around 18:00, Take a bus to Lao Cai Station.
Over night on train back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: Medium - 6 KM of trekking, 3 Km of driving back to Sapa.
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Terrace Field
Other Option For Sapa Tour: Easy Trekking 2 days 1 night
If your group has children, old people or members who have some problem with their health if trekking too much, you should choice this option.(Booking this option in Optional Services page - step 2 of booking process)
See detail itinerary at:A Glimpse Of Sapa 2 days
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
Destination: Cat Cat, Silver Waterfall, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ta Phin.
Total KM trek: 7 KM Trekking visit the Vilage & other destination.
Suitable for: Families with children, old people or other tourist who have some problem with their health if they trek too much.
Extra charge: 80 USD/pax - Private Tour (book in optional service page)
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Sapa Child
Day 5 Hanoi Arrive - Halong Bay on cruise
Arrive in Hanoi at around 05:00.
Transfer to Hotel to take a fresh shower, have breakfast and relax. Anh then a shuttle bus of Cruise pick you up.
Today, leave charming Hanoi for the 3.5 hours drive to Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site.
Welcome on board for a junk cruise, and set sail in the bay. While lunch is served, the junk passages slowly through the fabulous sightseeing of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth.
After lunch time, take a stop at a peaceful island, so you can have a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay. Besides, swimming on cool water, walking along beautiful beach or sunbathing on the sundeck are also interesting.
Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village, interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, and understand daily life of local people.
At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.
Back on board, watching the peaceful sunset, and other sparkling boats while enjoying great dinner at restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise
Tour type: Group Tour
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Sun Set in Halong Bay - Sun Set in Halong Bay
Day 6 Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake up on the bay among the sounds of waves and bird welcoming. Start a new day by doing Taichi and admiring sunrise over the bay, your mind seems to be peaceful and closer to nature.
After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. Back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Drive back to Hanoi. (It takes about 3.5 hours for the drive)
Halong Bay Cruise Options:
Option 1:Glory Premium Cruise Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 2:Dragon Pearl Junk Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 3:Indochina Sails Halong 2 days - Superior Cabin
Option 4:Paradise Luxury Cruise 2 days - Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour
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Sung Sot Cave
Day 7 Hanoi – Hue
Enjoy a free day in Hanoi to go shopping around Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi Old Quarter is well-known for the history, the ancient architecture, the variety of products, hence it is considered one of the top special historical vestiges and sight-seeing of Hanoi capital.
In the afternoon, you will fly to Hue. The time flight between Hanoi and Hue is about 1 hour.
Check in the hotel after arrive in Hue. Enjoy your free time at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hue Hotel
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Hue Woman
Day 8 Hue – Hoi An
In the morning, visits of the Imperial City - The grand palace of the last dynasty of Nguyen and Goddess-heavenly pagoda. As a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO, Imperial Citadel is one of the destinations in the must-see list of the tourist who go to Hue City. There are about 100 attractive architectural works such as: the tallest flag pole of Vietnam (37m-hight), Ngo Mon gate where Bao Dai ended Nguyen dynasty, Thai Hoa palace ( Palace of Supreme Hamony), etc.
And then have chance to understand a part of Vietnam history, ancient architecture and religion of Vietnamese people when visiting the typical Royal Tombs of Khai Dinh and enjoy the beauty of Tu Hieu pagoda.
Have lunch and take a short rest
In the afternoon, leave Hue to reach Hoi An. It takes about 3 hours.
Continue to Marble Mountain - named as 5 elements of universe and stone carving village of Hoa Hai and Cham Museum.
Finish this day by take a stop at the top of Cloud - Ocean pass. It is not only one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam (about 500 meters above sea level) but also the highest pass in the country with 21 kilometers in length.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
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Tobm in Hue - Tobm in Hue
Day 9 Hoi An City
After having breakfast at hotel around 8:30, pick up at Hotel.
Spend the morning for a walking tour around this enchanting town. Follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses, which were influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures.
Come to the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge. Despite that the original architecture of the bridge was Japan, after being restored there are some new features like carved woods, decorations based on Chinese and Vietnamese architecture. nside Japanese bridge is a shrine of Bac De Tran Vo, who controls weather.
Continually, explore the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, which was dedicated to the worship of Buddha. This religious relic displays rich architectural and artistic features.
Then, enjoy the bustling atmosphere in the local fish market…
Around the town we can see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like.
After lunch in local restaurant, back to hotel, and enjoy your free time.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
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Chua Cau (Japanese Bridge)
Day 10 Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a free day in Old Town before the 1- hour- flight to Ho Chi Minh - a busy & morden city.
After the flight time, welcome at Ho Chi Minh Airport, driver will transfer to Ho Chi Minh Hotel, check in & relax.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Day 11 Cu Chi Tunnel & Ho Chi Minh
Our guide & car will be ready at your hotel for starting to Cu Chi Tunnel
Cu Chi Tunnel is located about 70 km northwest away from HCM City, includes special architecture lying underground and meaningful historical stories about he war Vietnam against American. Tourists will be reminded of the brave and wisdom of Vietnamese soldiers through a zigzagging network of tunnels stretching over 250km.
After that, lunch will be serving at local restaurant
Spend the afternoon on discovering the largest city in Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh city through many outstanding attractions:
Visit Reunification Palace, which is one of the most important buildings in the city. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, time seems to frozen inside the iconic palace with secret rooms and antique furniture, which have never failed to be fascinating for visitors.
Continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883. Those attractions are the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
Lacquer factory will make tourists be impressed when looking at the process of making sophisticated lacquer products. Here you can by some hand-made lacquer products as souvenirs.
Finish this day, come back to the hotel and spend the rest time at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Eyes Cruise
In the morning, around 8:15 - 8:45, pick up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. The drive takes about more than 1 hour.
Take a wooden river cruise around noon.
After the refreshing welcome drink and introducing about on- board facilities and your cosy cabin, luch is served.
While the boat moving, have chance to take rest and admire the fantastic scenery and simple daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon, disembark for a guided relaxing stroll through a local village. Immerse in the peaceful atmosphere of countryside, surrounding fruits orchards or green rice fields. Meet friendly local people, understand their working day as farmers and taste the local fresh fruits.
After that, get back on board and enjoy a drink at bar or relax on deck to admire sunset over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong River.
The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.
Overnight on board in Mekong Delta.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Tour type: Group Tour
Day 13 Life on the water and floating markets - Chau Doc
Wake up among the sound of the Mekong river and get ready for another exciting day in the Mekong Delta.
While the breakfast is served, the cruise moves slowly for a sunrise cruise. Watch the local people go about to start their daily work such as fishing, watering orchards or building ships.
After breakfast, take a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang Floating Market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Catch the sights of almost boats gathering on rivers and sellers transporting and arranging their products on their boats. Marvel at the variety of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products.
Continually visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards. From that you can enjoy fully Mekong Delta life as a real local people here.
Disembark at around 11.00 — 11.30 on the pier and enjoy lunch in town.
Sit back in the car for more than 2- hour-drive to reach Chau Doc, check in your hotel.
Depending on your budget you can choose the famous colonial-style Victoria hotel or a family managed local 3-star hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Chau Doc Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour
Day 14 Across the border towards Cambodia - Phnom Penh
Ride a taxi to the pier where you embark the speed boat for an exciting ride to Phnom Penh- the national capital and also the largest city of Cambodia. It takes about 2hours to reach Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is not only commercial, economical centre, but also a wonderful travel destination in this country.
After that, our car pick you & transfer to hotel. Check in & Relax.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Phnom Penh Hotel.
Day 15 Phnom Penh City
Phnom Penh has been the capital since 1866 and although being damaged during the Khmer Rouge era, now the city still develops well and preserves many wonderful attractions. Accompanied by an English-speaking local guide, You will understand deeply this charming city.
Begin your tour at Cambodia's Royal Palace, which stands majestically in the city centre. This is a complex of buildings,and is generally understood to be the royal abode of the King of Cambodia.
Explore "Silver Pagoda", which is located near Royal Palace. The pagoda is floored with over 5000 silver tiles and each weighing 1 kilo. There are also various Buddha statues and stupas among solemn atmosphere.
Continue to the National Museum. Located in a fabulous old building, the Museum is filled with art and artifacts dating back to the pre-Angkorian era. Have chance to admire priceless collections of Khmer sculptures from the 4th century (Pre- Angkor period) to 14th century (post- Angkor period) and many other antiquities or cultural materials.
At the north end of the city is Wat Phnom pagoda which is located at the top of hill. A highlight of Wat Phnom is the wall are covered by many special paintings that reflects stories of the Buddha's earlier reincarnations before his enlightenment, Reamker's stories and Khmer versions, etc. Climb the stairs to the top for fabulous views of the city below.
After breakfast, there are two choices in the afternoon.
You can choose to explore the country's tragic recent history by visitig Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields. Understand is a sobering reminder of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Another option is a trip to the "Russian Market". It is the most popular market toward tourists because here very easy to buy some souvenirs. Test out your bargaining skills as you wander through the stalls filled with souvenirs, local handicrafts, and electronic goods.
Enjoy the rest time of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Phnom Penh Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 16 Flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
After breakfast at hotel, our driver picks you up to go to the airport. Then you will take flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
Arrive in Siem Reap, get picked up and dropped off at hotel check in.
Afternoon, Our driver and tour guide take you to a local restaurant. Have lunch then visit Tonle Sap Lake (Largest in South of Asia); you will see daily life of local fishman, floating school, small bustling markets look like a lively picture. Then, head back to Artisan D’angkor and immerse into the beautiful sunset scene at the top of Bakheng Hill.
Spend the free time at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 17 Angkor Full Day
After breakfast, our car & guide pick up and welcome at your hotel, then drive to the Angkor temple complex.
Visit Angkor Thom, which was the centre of the 12th Century city of Angkor. Here have chance to see the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk; Bayon temple has 54 unique towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara.
Moreover, explore the beauty of the Elephants Terrace, which is the 350 metre long stage lined with reliefs of elephants and Garuda figures. The latter is a beautiful jungle temple that has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.
In the afternoon, continue to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat- which represents one of humankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. The complex itself is more than 400 square kilometers in size and contains 05 towers and a temple consisting of three levels surmounted by a central tower; ans Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks.
Your tour ends with a head back to your hotel
Spend your free time at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 18 Banteay Srey - Grand Circuit
After breakfast at hotel, around 08:00 our guide pick up you at your hotel.
Go to Banteay Srey temple (It takes not many time because the distance is only 35km). This temple was built in 10th century by Brahman, lying in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest and attracts people by its ancient beauty and amazing decorations.
Then, move back to visit Banteay Samre, which was built in Mid 12th century AD. The style of the towers and balustrades bear strong resemblance to the towers of Angkor Watand and Khmer temple also. A highlight of his temple is excelllent carvings.
After that, have lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, discover Ta Som temple. Here you admire a small and charming Buddhist temple built based on classical Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century.
Come to East Mebon, not only see a large temple-mountain-like ruin, rising three levels and crowned by five towers; but you also understand a part of ancient people here because this temple is dedicated to Shiva in honor of the king’s parents. Before finish this day, explore some others attarctions such as: Kravan, Preah Khan, and Pre Rub.
Enjoy the free time at your leisure
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 19 Departure
Relax until time to Airport.
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they can server you better.