EXPLORATION OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA  (20 Days)

This tour offers typical features of friendly people, interesting daily life and beautiful landscapes.

Day 1: HANOI (D)

Arrival in Hanoi, the centuries-old beautiful capital of Vietnam, airport pick-up, hotel check-in, time at leisure.

Enjoy a fantastic rickshaw ride through the bustle and hustle of Hanoi Old Quarter and dinner.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: HANOI (B-L-D)

Full day for exploring the fascinating city of Hanoi where old and new things blend together, Vietnamese, Chinese and French cultures mix together.

Activities: a pleasant walk around the peaceful Ho Chi Minh area, another pleasant walk at the beautiful Temple of Literature, a fascinating walk through the famous 36 busy streets of the Old Quarter, and a good visit at the Fine Arts Museum

The day is ended with an interesting water puppet performance.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B-L-D)

Morning check out the hotel, transfer to Halong, a World Heritage site, check in aboard

Enjoy fabulous seafood, stunning sceneries, and water activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing

Overnight aboard

Day 4: HALONG – HUE (B-L-D)

Morning drive to Noi Bai airport, take mid-day flight to Hue, the last Royal capital of Vietnam, a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Afternoon visit the Royal Citadel of Hue, enjoy a pleasant walk in this interesting area, then visit the amazingly full Dong Ba market.

Evening: Enjoy beautiful traditional Royal Dinner      

Day 5: HUE (B-L-D)

Full day enjoy Hue’s typical features: peaceful, traditional and beautiful.

Activities: lovely boat trip on the Perfume River to the beautiful Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, and enjoy 1 hour cooking lesson aboard to have some first impressions of the artistic style of Hue cuisine; Afternoon: excellent motorbike trip with drivers to interesting traditional villages and beautiful sceneries around Hue.

Overnight in Hue

Day 6: HUE – HOIAN (B-L-D)

Morning enjoy scenic drive to Hoi An via Danang, stop at the fine arts Cham museum and Marble Mountains in Danang. Arrival in Hoian, a very charming ancient town, another World Heritage site in Vietnam

Dinner and overnight in Hoian

Day 7: HOIAN (B –L-D)

Morning enjoy a lively boat trip on Thu Bon River, a relaxing city walk to more than 200 years-old temples and houses.

Afternoon take a fantastic bicycle ride to explore interesting villages and the beautiful countryside, or free time for shopping for swimming in the South China Sea.

Overnight in Hoian

Day 8: HOIAN – DANANG – NHA TRANG (CAM RANH) (B-L-D)

Morning check-out the hotel, transfer to Danang airport, take a flight to Cam Ranh, then a scenic drive along the coast to the harbour in Nha Trang, board on boat for half day cruise on one of the most beautiful bays of the world, enjoys swimming and snorkeling.

Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 9: NHA TRANG – MUI NE (PHAN THIET) (B-L-D)

Morning check-out the hotel, transfer to Mui Ne coast, a marvelous area of seaside resorts, palm plantations and sand dunes.

Afternoon enjoy a beautiful walk through the dunes and along the Suoi Tien Creek

Overnight in Mui Ne

Day 10: MUI NE  (B-L-D)

Admire early sunrise on the sand dunes

Time at leisure for water sports: swimming, parachute surfing, water jet - ski,  ect.

Overnight in Mui Ne

Day 11: MUI NE – HCMC (B-L-D)

Morning transfer back to HCMC

Afternoon city tour: The war Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, the Ben Thanh market

Evening: Enjoy dinner and beautiful show of Vietnamese traditional wedding and music

Day 12: HCMC – TAY NINH – CU CHI (B-L-D)

Full day excursion to visit two contrast sites: the colourful Cao Dai Holy See of the most egalitarian religion and the impressive tunnels system of the most violent battlefield of the Vietnam War.

Overnight in HCMC

Day 13: HCMC – MY THO – HCMC (B-L-D)

After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, get on a boat trip up Mekong River with islet stop at Thoi Son to taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional folk songs. Then, visit the authentic life of the local. An adventurous sampan ride in palm shading creeks will be the next experience of the riverside region. Lunch to be served with the Mekong Delta specialty - Deep Fried Elephant ear fish. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. A sumptuous dinner awaits you at the restaurant.

Overnight in HCMC

DAY 14:    HCMC  -  SIEM REAP (B-L-D)

Take a flight to Siem Reap

On arrival in Siem Reap International Airport, meet our guide and transferred to hotel.

Afternoon tour to the Angkor Wat, World Heritage, and admire the sunset at Phnom Bakheng temple.

Dinner: Apsara show and overnight in Siem Reap

Day 15: SIEM REAP (B-L-D)

Early morning rise to admire the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Full day visits to Angkor Thom (the Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of Elephants), Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Eastern Baray, Eastern Mebon, etc.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 16: SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH (B-L-D)

Morning check out the hotel and transfer to Phnom Penh by express boat

Afternoon, visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Toul Sleng Museum, Russian Market

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 17: PHNOM PENH – SIHANOUKVILLE (B-L-D)

Morning check out the hotel and Transfer to Sihanoukville by bus

Afternoon: Boat trip in Ream National Park, visit untouched beaches and pristine magrove forests.

Overnight in Sihanoukville

Day 18: SIHANOUKVILLE (B-L-D)

Full day free time for enjoying the tranquil beaches

Overnight in Sihanoukville

Day 19: SIHANOUKVILLE – PHNOM PENH (B – L-D)

Morning free time for enjoying the tranquil beaches

Afternoon: transfer back to Phnom Penh by bus

Farewell dinner in Phnom Penh

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 20: PHNOM PENH - DEPARTURE (B)

Free time till departure for Home Sweet Home

Inclusions:

-         Hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast (based on twin sharing ROH)

-         All meals indicated in the program

-         All ground transport on tour with A/C vehicles, boats, bicycle, rickshaw, etc., 2 domestic flights

-         All entrance fees for sightseeing and shows

-         Local English/ French speaking guides.

-         1 bottle of water/day/person

Exclusions:

-         International flight tickets to and from Vietnam

-         International airport tax (in HCMC)

-         Visa fee on arrival

-         Personal Insurance

-         Personal expenses such as drinks, tips

-         All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions

Hotel selection: all hotels with daily buffet restaurants

3 star hotels:

- 3 star hotels in Hanoi: Thang Long Opera hotel www.thanglongopera.vn, Hong Ngoc hotel www.hongngochotel.com

- Deluxe Junk in Halong Bay www.hailongtourist.com

- 3 star hotels in Sapa: Bamboo Green hotel, Royal hotel www.royalsapa.com

- 3 star hotels in Hue: Festival hotel www.festivalhuehotel.com.vn, Asia hotel www.asiahotel.com.vn

- 3 star hotels in Hoian: Hoi An hotel www.hoianhotel.com.vn, Van Loi hotel www.hoianvanloihotel.com

- 3 star hotels in Nha Trang: Que Huong Hotel www.nhatrangtourist.com, Asia Paradise Hotel www.asiaparadisehotel.com

- 3 star hotels in Mui Ne: BAMBOO VILLAGE RESORT & SPA www.bamboovillageresortvn.com , SWISS VILLAGE HOTEL http://swissvillageresort.com/

- 3 star hotels in HCMC: OSCAR SAIGON HOTEL www.oscarsaigon.com, BONG SEN HOTEL www.hotelbongsen.com

- 3 star hotels in Can Tho: Hoa Binh hotel www.hoabinhct.com, Saigon Can Tho hotel www.saigoncantho.com.vn

- 3 star hotels in Siem Reap: Casa Angkor Hotel www.casaangkorhotel.com, Ta Prohm Hotel www.taprohmhotel.com, Salina Hotel www.salinahotel.net

- 3 star hotels in Phnom Penh: Holiday Villa Hotel, www.holidayvillaphnompenh.com , Pacific Hotel, www.geocities.com/yinphengpacific, New York Hotel. www.newyorkhotel.com.kh

- 3 star hotel in Sihanouk Ville: Golden Sand Hotel, www.hotelgoldensand.com , Seaside Hotel www.seasidehotel.com.kh

4 star hotels:

-  4 star hotels in Hanoi: Gouman hotel www.guomanhotels.com, Sunway hotel www.sunway-hotel.com

- Deluxe Junk in Halong Bay www.hailongtourist.com

- 4 star hotels in Sapa: Victoria Sapa hotel www.victoriahotels-asia.com, Chau Long Hotel www.chaulonghotel.com

- 4 star hotels in Hue: Saigon Morin hotel www.morinhotel.com.vn, Huong Giang hotel www.huonggiangtourist.com

- 4 star hotels in Hoian: Hoian Beach Resort www.hoianhotel.com.vn , Dong An Beach resort www.donganbeachhotel.com.vn

- 4 star hotels in Nha Trang: Nha Trang Lodge www.nt-lodge.com , Nha Trang Yasaka hotel www.yasanhatrang.com

- 4 star hotels in Mui Ne: Phu Hai resort www.phuhairesort.com , Seahorse resort www.seahorseresortvn.com

- 4 star hotels in HCMC: Rex hotel www.rexhotelvietnam.com, Duxton hotel www.duxton.com

- 4 star hotel in Can Tho: Victoria Can Tho hotel www.victoriahotels-asia.com, Can Tho Golf Hotel www.golfhotel.vnn.vn

- 4 star hotels in Siem Reap: Empress Angkor Hotel www.empressangkor.com , Preah Khan Hotel www.preahkhanhotel.com , Princess Angkor Hotel www.princessangkor.com

- 4 star hotels in Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Hotel: www.phnompenhhotel.com, Sunway Hotel: www.allsonhotels.com, Hotel Cambodiana: www.hotelcambodiana.com

- 5 star hotels in Sihanouk Ville: Sokha Beach resort www.sokhahotels.com

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