Vietnam & Cambodia

Itinerary

Day 1 –: Saigon Arrival – City Tour.
Arrive in Saigon, the biggest and most bustling city of Vietnam. Our driver and guide will be waiting outside the baggage claim and take you to your hotel in the city center. Normal check-in time is from 2PM.
In the afternoon, we will tour around the key sites of Saigon, including the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Post Office, and Ben Thanh market. Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 2 – : Saigon – Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnels.
This morning, you will head to Tay Ninh for a visit to the beautiful Cao Dai Temples. Caodaism is a religion that combines Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism, and Taoism. If time permits, you can have a chance to partake in the noontime prayer service.
In the afternoon, continue the tour to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground defense system of more than 200km during wartime. The network included trap doors, living areas, storage, hospitals, command centers, kitchens…and could house up to 10,000 people. Nowadays, just some parts of the tunnels are available for visiting but still can give visitors an insight into the Vietnam War. You can also join a trial shooting session with AK47 or M30 (separated fees).
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 3 – : Saigon – Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) Day Trip.
This morning, our driver and guide will meet you at the hotel lobby then take you on a 2-hour drive to Ben Tre Province. Along the route, we stop in Tien Giang for a short visit of the Vinh Trang Pagoda – an ancient southern architectural gem. Arrive in Hung Vuong Pier, we will get on a local boat and sailing along the Ben Tre river, observing lively activities such as fishing and water transferring…We will also visit some local factories like brickwork, coconut candy workshop so you can gain a deeper understanding about the local daily life.
Lunch in a local restaurant then you will continue walking in a village which makes sleeping mats and then take a relaxing row boat along the palm creek and boat back to Hung Vuong Pier. Drive back to Saigon for the night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 4 – : Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Tuk Tuk Orientation Tour.
This morning is free for leisure until getting transferred to Saigon Airport for your onward flight to Siem Reap. Arrive in Siem Reap, you will be taken to your hotel for check in.
In the afternoon, get on a tuk tuk orientation tour to discover some main sites of Siem Reap. You’ll be driven along the main bustling streets, channel, passing by Preh Prohm Roath pagoda, Wat Bo or Wat Damnak. Disembark at the PsarChass that’s a kind of Baza – Old City Market. Make a stop in front of Royal Palace for taking picture and Shrine to Preah Ang Chek & Preah Ang Chorm.
Dinner in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 5 – : Siem Reap – Discover Angkor Temples.
In the morning, enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Then we will hop on bike to visit Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center – first Hindu, then Buddhist – since its foundation. Experience super sunset view at Angkor Wat.
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).
– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.
– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 6 – : Siem Reap – Floating Village – Fly to Danang – Hoian.
This morning we will head out we head out of town and embark on a short cruise along Tonle Sap Lake to visit the local floating villages. Get back to Siem Reap for lunch (on your own) then head to Siem Reap Airport for your regional flight to Danang.
Arrive in Danang, our driver and guide will be waiting and take you to your hotel in Hoian.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Day 7 – : Hoian Walking Tour – Boat trip.
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoian is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. You will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.
In the afternoon, enjoy a short boat trip to visit the nearby craft village of Thanh Ha where people make the pottery products. Drive back to hotel in the later afternoon and enjoy rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Day 8 – : Hoian – Danang – Fly to Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast at hotel then you will be taken to Danang airport for your in-country flight to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, our driver and guide will take you to your hotel in the city center.
In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation walk, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple before savoring an authentic dinner in one of the city’s finest restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 9 – : Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting on a 2.5 hour journey to Halong Bay (on cruise’s shuttle bus), passing through the peaceful Red River delta. Arrive in Halong Bay at noon, you will be welcomed aboard and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. You will pass through the emerald bay through many Islands and Islets. After lunch, you will enjoy a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the island-dotted bay and then go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will have a chance to visit an interesting fishing village. Back on board, you can enjoy drinks while watching the sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: On Cruise.

Day 10 – : Halong Bay – Hanoi.
Early morning wakes up with Tai Chi Session on Sundeck. You have an opportunity to enjoy the sun rising from the bay.
Breakfast is served with coffee and pastries. Then you will start the today journey with a visit to the spectacular limestone grotto and then go back to the boat for a final glimpse of Ha Long Bay while cruising back to the dock. Disembark the cruise then the shuttle bus will take you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Brunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 11 – : Hanoi City Tour.
Today you have a full day to explore the capital of Vietnam. You will visit main attraction site in Hanoi like: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Stilt house, One Pillar
Pagoda; the Presidential Palace); the Temple of Literature; the Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake; and one of the city museums. Later in the afternoon enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 12 – : Hanoi – Departure.
Take the breakfast box from hotel then check out early for getting transferred to Hanoi airport for your departure flight home.
Good bye & Safe flight!
Meals: Breakfast.

Duration: 12 days

Best time to go: Between September & December