DISCOVER VIETNAM, THAILAND AND CAMBODIA DURING A 16 NIGHTS, 17 DAYS TRIP
FROM 3995$ PER PERSON IN 5 STAR HOTELS*
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, be welcomed by a tour guide and transfer to the hotel for check in (after 14:00).
Then, free at leisure to discover Hanoi by yourself
Overnight in Hanoi
Today's tour of Hanoi provides an in-depth look into the history and culture of the city. Visit the house and Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (Closed on Mondays, Fridays and every afternoon), the country's oldest university - the Temple of Literature- and the lakeside Tran Quoc Pagoda. A cyclo ride though the city's Old Quarter is an invigorating way to explore the dozens of small streets and lively shop fronts in this area before ending this afternoon at one of the dozens of museums in the area.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning depart for Ha Long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay.Cruise amongst the bay's rock formations. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner onboard and your boat will anchor in the bay for the night.
Overnight on cruise
Wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Ha Long Bay. Enjoy breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat's deck before disembarking and Transfer to Airport for flight to Hue.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in, free at leisure
Overnight in Hue
Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel in Hue then transfer to visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. You will also stop to visit the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.
In the afternoon, start your Dragon boat trip on Perfume River and a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda - Hue's oldest and most beautiful pagoda, thought to be the symbol of religion and spirit of the Hue people. Then we take a short drive to the elaborate Royal tomb of Tu Duc Emperor which is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque and largest works of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs. Finally, visit Dong Ba Market is the biggest commercial center of Thua Thien – Hue province and the adjacent regions
Overnight in Hue
After breakfast, leaving for Hoian, half way between Danang and Hue lies the Hai Van Pass, which is the dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam. Continue Northwards on Hai Van Pass where you will have a magnificent view of the My Khe Sea, stop at Lang Co beach to have a break. Then, visit Marble Mountain, a group of five marble and limestone mountains, named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Upon arrival, visit the ancient city of Hoi An, formerly named Faifo where there were a lot of Chinese living together with the Japanese and Vietnamese. Explore the sights of its quaint historic district with your private guide. Cross over the old wooden slats of the Japanese covered bridge. Imagine life over one hundred years ago at meticulously
maintained Phung Hung Ancient House and take in the stunning Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Stop at Hoi An’s busy local market.
Overnight in Hoian
Free at leisure
Overnight in Hoian
Free at leisure till time transfer to Airport for flight to
Saigon
Upon arrival transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnel which were
never discovered by the American Force. These tunnels are
stretching over 200 km and were important Viet Cong
base during the American War.
This underground network, dug by hand connected
command posts, hospital shelter and weapon factories.
Overnight in Saigon
Leave for Ben Tre, Chet Say where is well known as the homeland of coconuts. Stop over at a brick kiln of Nam Khiem family to learn how to make bricks by traditional way. Sampan drives you on An Hoa River, to enjoy the peaceful living with fishing boats or slow cargo boats on the river.
Driving on a village path with a XE LAM or XE LOI which was the main means of transportation of the decade 60s, visit a local garden with a warm honey tea cup while enjoying tropical fruits. Stop over at a local workshop where you can learn how to make coconut candy and fiery rice wine, taste some candies, and rice wine with the family
Sitting on a rowing boat in a small creek with beautiful water coconut palm trees along two sides.
Walking between tropical fruit orchard
Lunch can be served at a local family along Tien River
Then, transfer back to Saigon
Overnight in Saigon
Free at leisure for shopping or discovery Saigon by yourself till time transfer to Airport to take flight to Phnompenh (check out time: 12:00 noon)
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in, free at leisure.
Overnight in Phnompenh
We visit the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle.
In the afternoon, continue to visit the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably sculptures - throughout the ages. We end our day trip at Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap by private car with a tour guide. Upon arrival pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in
Afternoon, Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel: Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with 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, 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. visit 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.
Dinner with Apsara Show
Overnight in Siem Reap
Note: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple
- Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).
- Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat - Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. - It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
Transfer to Airport to take flight to Bangkok
Upon arrival, check in hotel, free at leisure
Overnight in Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel then visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple & Reclining Buddha Temple. After that, take a ferry boat across Chao Phaya River to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Afterwards - return to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel then visit Damnernsaduak Floating Market (07:30 - 14:00 hrs.). Drives to the market - on the way visit Salt Farm & Coconut farm - see homemade Sugar from Coconut milk. Take a speed boat ride on a small canal to visit the market. Free time to walk around the market. Afterwards, visit the Railway Market (Talad Romhub). Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Lunch – at a local restaurant. In the afternoon return to the hotel for resting or shopping.
Overnight in Bangkok
Free at leisure till time transfer to Airport to take your departure flight (check out time: before 12:00 noon)
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Your Hotels
Location | 4* | 5* |
Ha Noi | Pan Pacific (Deluxe) | |
Ha Long | Indochine cruise; Paradise Elegance, Paradise Grand (Deluxe)/(Junior Suite) | |
Hue | Silk Path Grand Hue (Deluxe) | |
Hoian | Palm Garden/ Allegro (Superior Garden View) | |
Sai Gon | New World / Pullman (ROH) | |
Phnompenh | Palace Gate Hotel& Resort (Apsara Deluxe) | |
Siemreap | Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa (Superior) | |
Bangkok | Chatrium Riverside (Deluxe) |
Price from 3995$ per person
Cost includes:
• Accommodation listed or similar (subject to availability) • All local boat rentals as mentioned in the program. • 02 days 01 night on sharing cruise in Ha Long /Lan Ha Bay. • Transportation by private vehicle with A/C. • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. • Cyclo tour in Hanoi • Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned (In house sharing English speaking guide on cruise in Halong Bay. If you need our private guide, please let us know, we will advise you any surcharge on cruise) • Mineral water with 2 bottles of 500ml/ tour day/ pax.
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