15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS in VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA
(2 Nights Hanoi + 1 Night Ha Long + 2 Nights Hue + 2 Nights Danang + 2 Nights Phu Quoc + 2 Nights Sai Gon + 3 Nights Siem Reap)
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL (MORNING FLIGHT)– CITY TOUR
- Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our guide & driver will meet you at the Airport then start the City tours
- Visit Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda and Hochiminh’s House of Stilt. Follow by West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
- After Lunch, visit the Temple of Literature (the 1st National University of Vietnam), Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge.
Day 2
Day 2: HANOI – NINH BINH - HANOI (Breakfast)
- After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh which has Hoa Lu and Tam Coc as the most favorite sightseeing destinations of tourists from all over the world.
- After 2 hours, you will arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples that have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
- Afternoon, 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 2hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave). You’ll be back to Hanoi in the late afternoon
Day 3
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG breakfast/lunch/dinner
- 08h30: After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked Up From Your Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer To Halong Bay For 1 night Cruise.
- 08h30: After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked Up From Your Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer To Halong Bay For 1 night Cruise.
- 12:00 : Arrive at Halong & Check In Cruise Enjoy Activities on Cruise
Day 4
Day 4: Halong – AIRPORT ( EVENING FLY: after 7pm) – HUE breakfast/brunch
- Start your day with tai chi on the deck, surrounded by the serene beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, explore remote islands before returning to the port for brunch.
- Transfer direct to the Airport for your flight to Hue.
- Hue is a famous city with ancient beauty, quiet by the Perfume River and cultural heritage of the Nguyen Dynasty. Arrive in Hue, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel & check-in. Free as leisure
Day 5
Day 5: THIEN MU PAGODA – OLD CITADEL - TU DUC TOMB – KHAI DINH TOMB (breakfast)
- Today, after breakfast, pick up from your hotel, begin your full-day excursion with a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda - hop aboard a boat for a relaxing morning cruise along the lovely Perfume River. Experience the enchantment of the meandering river as you enjoy the scenes of daily life along the way. You'll then disembark for a brief visit to the Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam and is considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue. See one of its most poignant displays, a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. Then, depart for a visit to Hue Citadel. Explore royal palaces and shrines at the Imperial City and see the emperor's private residence at the Forbidden City. Walking through the palace grounds just as the royals did, learn more about the Nguyen Emperors who ruled the former capital of the city from your informative guide. In the afternoon, continue to see the Tu Duc & Khai Dinh tomb. Despite being the smallest, Khai Dinh tomb is a majestic synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements and considered the most costly among others. Continue to visit Phuong Duc (Bronze casting)
Day 6
Day 6: HUE – HOI AN breakfast
- After Breakfast, we’ll transfer to Da Nang by private Car (NO GUIDE)
- Arrive in Danang, Welcome by private guide & car, After that our guide and driver will bring you to Hoi an Ancient town for sightseeing.
- Take a walking tour of Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries with Japanese covered bridge, Chinese Assembly halls, Hoi An market and the ancient streets.
- Visit Hoi An colorful local market, Tan Ky old house. See local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An's burgeoning textile industry.
- Back to the hotel, free as leisure.
Day 7
Day 7: BA NA HILL FULL DAY breakfast
- This morning, we transfer you to visit Ba Na Hills - where you will see “your road to heavenly scenery”.
- Sitting in the cable car cabin, midair, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, guests will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the lush jungle and waterfalls along the way.
- Visiting French village, flower garden, golden bridge with outstanding view to Da Nang city.
Day 8
Day 8: MARBLE MOUNTAINS-DA NANG AIRPORT (late afternoon flight) – PHU QUOC (Breakfast)
- After breakfast, check out, we transfer you to visit Marble Mountains Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of nature in Asia Culture.
- You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism.
- After that, transfer to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc.
- Arrive in Phu Quoc, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel for check-in. Free as leisure.
Day 9
Day 9: Phu Quoc full day VinWonder & Vin Safari breakfast/lunch
- After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked You Up From The Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer to VinWonder : You Are Free To Play In VinWonder & Vin Safari Local Buffet Lunch.
- Late Afternoon: Meet Your Driver at Appointed Time, Be Transferred Back To The Hotel. For Free At Leisure.
Day 10
Day 10: 4 Island Tours by Speed Boat & Cable Car - Phu Quoc Airport (evening fly) – Ho Chi Minh City breakfast/lunch
- After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked You Up From The Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer to VinWonder : You Are Free To Play In VinWonder & Vin Safari Local Buffet Lunch.
- Late Afternoon: Meet Your Driver at Appointed Time, Be Transferred Back To The Hotel. For Free At Leisure.
Day 11
Day 11: CU CHI TUNNELS - MEKONG FULL DAY breakfast
- Morning: After breakfast at the Hotel, check out. Be Picked You Up From The Hotel By Private Driver, Transfer To An Thoi Station, Take Speed Boat To Island.
- You Are Free To Sightseeing And Explore The Island With Beach, Floating House, Sun World Hon Thom Amusement Park.
- Local Buffet Lunch.
- Local Buffet Lunch.
- Take Cable Car Return To An Thoi Station, Where Your Driver Is Waiting & transfer to Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Arrive in HoChiMinh City, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel for check in. free as leisure.
Day 12
Day 12: City Tours - AIRPORT (Evening fly) – Siem Reap (Cambodia) breakfast
- After breakfast, check out, enjoy your City tours: Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
- Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
- Transfer to the Airport for flight to Siem Reap.
- Upon arrival at Siem Reap, Pick-up at Siem Reap airport by private car & guide, transfer to Hotel for check-in.
- Evening:Free as leisure. Walk around by yourselves to visit Pub Street & Night market. Both Pub Street and Siem Reap night market is located next to each other in the heart of Siem Reap. As the name suggests, Pub Street is a short alley flanked by clubs, bars, and restaurants, offering a wide variety of culinary treats from Khmer specialties to Western favorites. The night market sells a diversity of featured local handicrafts, traditional costume, handy carvings, exquisite jewelries made of gold, silver, etc with affordable prices.
Day 13
Day 13: THE RUIN ANGKOR (Breakfast)
- Morning. Visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) : the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King ; Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation
- Afternoon. Visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Continue to view a wonderful sunset from the Top of Phnom Bakhen Hill. Overnight at hotel
Day 14
Day 14: TONLE SAP - BANTEAY SREI BUTTERFLY CENTRE (NOT VISIT BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE) (Breakfast)
- AM (by car). An early morning, we drive to Chhong Khneas village, the floating village located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body and, one of the largest in Asia. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen. Return to city and continue to visit "Les Artisans D`Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this center works with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities. We’ll trekking in the village, see local villagers weaving basket, rattan, white wine producing, noodle making etc. Later on, visit to the Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre (BBC) to learn about the diverse butterflies in Cambodia. On the way back stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living in the countryside with their struggling for daily life. Return to hotel and overnight in Siem Reap
Day 15
Day 15: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (Breakfast)
- Free as leisure till check out, transfer to Airport.