Best of Vietnam and Cambodia tour

Hanoi

• Activities:

  Arrive Hanoi, check in your hotel and enjoy Water Puppet Show

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Warmly welcome to Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam. At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver are waiting for meeting up and transfer you to your hotel.

Hanoi

• Activities:

  Explore beautiful capital of Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam, Museum of Ethnology.

• Meal:

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This morning your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to start the tour. We will spend whole day discovering Hanoi, the beautiful capital of Vietnam, by visiting the must – see places. Begin with Ho Chi Minh Complex, the most solemn place in Hanoi which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), the Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Then we head to the Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam and also the symbol of Vietnamese education. This 11th century temple was built to tribute the greatest teacher Confucius, Chu Van An and thousands of doctoral laureates. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture. We will end the tour at about 03.30 - 04.00 PM then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel.

Hanoi,Halong Bay

• Activities:

  Transfer directly from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Embark on the cruise to discover islands on Halong Bay

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Have breakfast served at the hotel, then departure for a 3 to 4 hour drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Halong Bay. Being recognized as by UNESCO twice and listed in the New 7 World’s Wonders, Halong Bay is a natural wonderland of mutil-shape-and-size limestone islands on calm waters of emerald green. Around noon, arrive in Halong Bay and embark on the board. Savor a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood as the ship cruises further into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, the ship leads you around several islands. Along the way, stop at a sheltered island with white-sand beach, and deepen yourself in the warm waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (if the weather is permitting). Overnight on the cruise and be lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of calm waters

Halong Bay,Hanoi,Danang,Hoi An

• Activities:

  Enjoy time on Halong cruise and discover Halong Bay. Check out of cabin and drive to Hanoi Airport for flight to Da Nang, Hoi An

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In early morning, continue our journey to explore Halong Bay further. You can sit on the upper deck, relax, and witness the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the surface of water in the sunrise. Enjoy breakfast, then discover Halong Bay. While lunch is served, the cruise sets it sails back to the harbor. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Check out cabin and get on a drive directly to Hanoi Airport for onwards flight to Danang. On arrival, the car of company will pick you up at Airport and then transfer you to hotel in Hoi An. 

Hoi An

• Activities:

  Enjoy a walking tour to see Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.

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Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century where a lot of merchant coming from all over the world frequented and traded the high quality silk still produced there. Today, Hoi An is an attractive destination that there is no Vietnam tour can skip, it famous for its Ancient Town, skillful tailor, and street cafes. Enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre to see Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. 

Hoi An

• Activities:

  Discover Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest, enjoy lunch at local family.

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08.00 AM: Pick up by our guide and car for transfer though the scenic and peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city.  After passing through town, you will find yourself among villages of rice fields on quiet roads, ending up in Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest - 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals, and houses covered in water coconut leaf. This place played refuge to people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War, but nowadays it is famous for its abundance of seafood.

On our journey to the village we will stop at Ba Le market, rice fields, cemeteries and schools...

 In the village you will be warmly welcomed with a green tea by Mr. Han and his family, the third generation of his family to live here. You are then free to stroll through the village, before rowing a basket boat with the help of skillful locals, learning their traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest.

After returning to Mr. Han and his family, you will enjoy a traditional therapeutic foot bath with medicinal herbs, before helping to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local dishes, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf, among many other Vietnamese delicacies.

Hoi An,Danang,Ho Chi Minh

• Activities:

  Fly to Ho Chi Minh and enjoy city tour

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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then get on 1 hour drive to Danang Airport for next flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, our driver and guide transfer you directly to your hotel in the centre of city. Join in a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, visiting War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon,Can Tho,Cai Be

• Activities:

  Transfer from your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho for embarkation on the cruise

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In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho. At 11:30 - 12:00, check in your cruise. 

You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.

In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies.

Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets 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. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta. 

Cai Be,Sa Dec,Cao Lanh

• Activities:

  Watch the locals go about their daily work, join in excursion on rowing sampan, explore small canals of Tan Phong islet, discover Sa Dec.

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Wake up well rested to the sound of the Mekong river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.

After breakfast, we will excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small canals of Tan Phong islet, coconut candy producing family. Bicycle ride on backroads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals. Then Panorama cruise towards Sa Dec and lunch on board.

Cao Lanh,Tan Chau

• Activities:

  Take excursion to Tan Thuan Dong islet

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Morning cruise and morning tea break served on board. After breakfast, you will take excursion to Tan Thuan Dong islet, walk in or bicycle trip around islet. It is the great time for you to enjoy the peaceful life on Mekong Delta and take wonderful photos. At noon, panorama cruise towards Tan Chau and lunch on board. Enjoy your time on board and watch the scenery on the mighty Mekong River. At around 17:00, it is time for cooking class on board or leisure time on top deck. Dinner on board, night on board near Tan Chau.

Tan Chau,Phnom Penh

• Activities:

  Check out of cruise, departure speedboat to Phnom Penh and check in hotel there

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After breakfast served on board, you will check out of the cruise and departure to Phnom Penh by speedboat. Arrival at Sisowath Quay International Port Phnom Penh (arrival time may vary due to current and immigration formalities) at around 13:00 – 13:300. Then transfer to hotel in Phnom Penh. Night in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh

• Activities:

  Visit colorful Khmer-style Royal Palace, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum

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After breakfast at hotel, you will enjoy a cycle tour to explore the city. The first destination of today is sparkling and colorful Khmer-style Royal Palace. Built in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, the Royal Palace is the combination of Khmer traditional architecture and Napoleon architectural style. Royal Palace is an architectural complex of enchanting buildings: Throne Hall, Pochani Pavilion, Moonlight Pavilion, etc.

Not far from Royal Palace is the Silver Pagoda which possesses national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. Among them, a life-sized gold Maitreya Buddha decorated with 9584 diamonds is the most precious. The next destination is not less attractive than Royal Palace.

The, we will go on exploring National Museum - a fine architectural structure, which is now exhibiting one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art including sculpture, ceramics, carved works, and bronzes of different periods. You will have a tasty meal for lunch at a charity-run restaurant before conquering Wat Phnom – The highest peak in Phnom Penh for enjoying the great view to the whole city at sunset. Tourists will stay overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh,Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Fly to Siem Reap, check in hotel and spend time taking Siem Reap city tour.

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After break fast, our driver will pick you up at hotel in Phnom Penh then transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, meet and transfer with guide to hotel for check in (Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability). Then will continue for the tour to Artisans d’Angkor focuses on training unschooled rural youth in traditional handicraft skills.

Here you can discover traditional Cambodian handicraft skills and observe the artisans at work. Ancient techniques are still practiced here such as wood and stone carving, lacquering, gilding and silk painting. A guided tour will provide you with more insight into this organization and you may direct any questions to one of the artisans through your guide. Meet one of the experts from Artisans d’Angkor who will explain about the overall operations and their goals for the future.

You will also learn more about the artisans’ backgrounds and how this training has helped them to get a head start in life. And continue to visit to Angkor National Museum, in November 2007, the Angkor National Museum opened its doors, offering a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture. With eight galleries in total, it covers in depth the history of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire as well as a fascinating collection of Buddhist artifacts. Apart from the antiques and historical relics, they have successfully integrated state-of-the-art multimedia technology to help bring the exhibitions to life.

Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Discover Angkor Temples - the outstanding of Siem Reap

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Beat the crowd early morning by 7 am; visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins.  The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.

Lunch at Batchum Restaurant.

Afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another one, until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area.

6.00PM: Explore Siem Reap night by tuk tuk to experience Cambodia's nightlife in full, from the local people's customs to the activities geared to tourists. Walking through the food markets, enjoy dinner with local beer/soft drink in local beer garden, insect salad (if you are brave enough to try), visit night markets or you may want to try foot massage by fish (own account). At the end of the trip, take the short tuk tuk ride back to your hotel. Note* If you are not familiar with local beer garden, dinner there will be replaced by set menu dinner (meal only without drink) at Crystal restaurant with Apsara performance

Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Transfer back to the airport for your onward flight

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After breakfast at the hotel, if there is free time, you will have last minutes for going shopping some souvenirs or sightseeing before being transferred back to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.