HANOI/ HALONG/ HUE/ HOIAN/ NHA TRANG/ MUI NE/ HCM CITY/ MY THO/ SIEM REAP (16Ds/15Ns)

This trip offers a great combination of the popular highlights in Vietnam and Cambodia, including many World Cultural Heritage sites.

Day 1: HOME - HANOI (D)

Arrival in Hanoi, the ancient intricate capital of Vietnam, airport pick-up, hotel check-in

Afternoon: 1 hour rickshaw tour around the town center to be amazed by the unique hustle and bustle of the city.

Have dinner in a local restaurant and 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.

Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B-L-D)

A scenic drive through rice paddies and mountains to Halong bay, a World Natural Heritage Site.

Check-in aboard, enjoy fabulous lunch and cruise along the terrific sceneries. Enjoy swimming and kayaking, visiting caves.

Dinner and overnight aboard

Day 4: HALONG - HUE (B-L-D)                                  

After breakfast aboard, leave the junk and drive to Noi Bai airport, take a flight to Hue, the last Royal capital of Vietnam, a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Upon arrival, check in a hotel, have lunch, then take a tour of the Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty including the Imperial Palace, the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. Explore Imperial Museum, Thai Hoa Palace, or the Palace of Supreme Harmony. Visit the full-loaded Dong Ba market

Overnight in Hue

Day 5: HUE - HOI AN  (B-L-D)                                                                      

In the morning, check out and visit the Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, 4th and 12th kings, respectively. Leave for Vong Canh (View Point) Hill for a panoramic view of the enchanting Perfume River and board on the boat to cruise on the Perfume river, have Hue special cooking lesson and enjoy the food you cook for lunch. Visit the Thien Mu pagoda

In the afternoon, depart for Hoi An, the most Popular old town in Vietnam. Enjoy colorful lanterns of Hoi An at night.

Overnight in Hoian

Day 6: HOIAN (B-L-D)

Full day enjoy the wonderful features of Hoian: relaxing, charming, and great shopping

Activities: Early morning optional visit to the unique fish market, then enjoy a pleasant city walk to a temple, old Chinese merchant's houses, the famous Japanese pagoda bridge, and many beautiful shops.

Afternoon enjoy a uniquely fabulous bicycle ride through the gorgeous sceneries of the countryside and end up by the South China sea

Overnight in Hoian

Day 7: 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 8: 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 9: MUI NE - HCMC (B-L-D)

Free morning for relaxation at the beach

After lunch in Mui Ne, transfer to HCMC

Evening: Enjoy dinner cruise on the Saigon River

Overnight in HCMC

Day 10: HCMC (B-L-D)

Enjoy the city tour with visits to the busy China Town, Binh Tay market, Thien Hau temple, War Museum, the Former Presidential Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral

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

Overnight in HCMC

Day 11: 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, one of the most violent battlefields of the Vietnam War. Have lunch in Tay Ninh and dinner at a local restaurant in HCMC

Overnight in HCMC

Day 12: 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, big legged shrimps and more. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. A sumptuous dinner awaits you at a local restaurant

Overnight in HCMC

Day 13: HCMC -  SIEM REAP (B-L-D)

Free morning for relaxation till transfer to the airport for morning flight to Siem Reap

Arrival in Siem Reap, meet the guide, check-in a hotel and have lunch

Afternoon take a boat trip on the Ton Le Sap Lake and visit a charity school

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 14: SIEM REAP  (B-L-D)        

In the morning, visit Ta Promh and Bantei Srey temples.

In the afternoon, visit the Roluos group of temples. Admire the sunset on Phnom Bakheng temple

Overnight in Siem Reap

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

Option: admire the sunrise at Angkor Wat

After breakfast, precedes to the World Heritage Site and archaeological wonder: the Angkor Wat and the former capital city of Angkor Thom, the famous of Bayon, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace

Dinner with Apsara show

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 16: SIEM REAP -  DEPARTURE (B)              

Leisure time until transfer to airport for a safe home-bound flight

End of service

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 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 Siem Reap: Casa Angkor Hotel www.casaangkorhotel.com, Ta Prohm Hotel www.taprohmhotel.com, Salina Hotel www.salinahotel.net

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

Or similar hotels and resorts

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, 1 international flight SGN-REP  

-         All entrance fees for sightseeing and shows

-         Local English/ French speaking guides.

-         1 bottle of water/day/person

-          map of Vietnam

Exclusions:

-         International flight tickets to and from Vietnam

-         International airport tax

-         Visa fees on arrival (for Vietnam, for Cambodia)

-         Personal Insurance

-         Personal expenses such as drinks, tips

-         All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions.