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Discover the Timeless Wonders of Vietnam and Combodia

Duration

7 nights 8 days

Tour type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Daily Tour

Language

English

Embark on a captivating 8-day journey through ancient temples, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat, explore Bayon and Ta Prohm temples, and dive into Cambodia’s rich heritage. In Vietnam, cruise among Halong Bay’s limestone karsts, stroll Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Wander lantern-lit streets in Hoi An, cross the iconic Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, and soak in Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial charm. Drift along the Mekong River, tasting tropical fruits and meeting local artisans. A perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty awaits.

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Itinerary

Siem Reap Arrival- City Tour 

Welcome to Siem Reap! Upon arrival at Siem Reap Int Airport, process the immigration procedure (visa on arrival is available at USD 30/pax). After that, get your luggage and walk straight to the Exit Gate, where our driver and guide will be waiting to transfer you directly to your hotel at the city center for check-in (standard check-in is 2 pm) in around 60 minutes via New Airport.

Have lunch before the tour in the afternoon.

The tour begins with a visit to the Royal Residence (see from outside), the Royal Garden, Preah Angchek Preah Angchorm, where the locals come to pray for their happiness and more.

This is followed by a visit to Wat Preah Enkosei, the only Siem Reap-period temple in modern Siem Reap. It was built in the mid-10th century by a high-ranking Brahmin named Divakarabhata, who married the daughter of Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968). We’ll visit Angkor Botanical Garden, a new place of relaxation in the Angkor zone area and also a place to explore many species of plants, flowers, and wildlife. The park area has more than 15 hectares, and it has been expanded and improved with more than 500 species of plants and tens of thousands of trees, divided into 5 gardens with different features.

At last, we visit Angkor National Museum to learn & understand the cultural heritage of the golden era of the Khmer Kingdom through an amassed collection of invaluable artifacts and state-of-the-art multimedia technology exhibitions for a pictorial legendary story for easy comprehension.

With that, the tour ends, and you return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Angkor Sunrise Tour- Siem Reap- Fly to Hanoi

4.30 AM: Open your eyes to a beautiful Angkor Wat sunrise after an early wake-up call in the massive and magnificent Angkor Park.

After sunrise, you’ll be able to satisfy your breakfast cravings at one of the many local restaurants within the Angkor Complex with some delicious Cambodian meals!

You can explore the fascinating beauty of Bayon, located at the center of Angkor Thom. Its 54 towers are each topped with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara.

After Bayon, proceed to the world-famous Ta Prohm (Tomb-Raider) Temple, inspiring a 2001 movie.

The tour ends and get back to your hotel to get yourself prepared for the upcoming flight to Hanoi. Once you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed by the tour guide and driver to transfer you to the hotel to check in.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Hanoi – Halong overnight on cruise (b/l/d) 

After breakfast at the hotel, you check out and will be taken by our private car to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and the mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.

From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight stay on the cruise.

Halong – Hanoi – Half-day city tour – water puppet show (b/br) 

After breakfast, enjoy your time swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing in the fascinating background of the bay. After brunch on board – around 11.30 am, you will be transferred back to Hanoi to check in at the hotel (reach Hanoi at 3~3.30 PM).

Then we start the city tour. First, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Closed every Monday and Friday), which houses the body of the famous President Ho Chi Minh. Get to know more about his life and career with a visit to his traditional stilt house before appreciating the special structure of One Pillar Pagoda.

Then we will visit the Hanoi Old Quarters where you can experience the real daily life activities of local people in the oldest area of Hanoi. Taking a short, walking tour around famous streets, listening to historic stories, taking photos, and enjoying the Old Quarters will be an interesting feeling. You will admire Hoan Kiem Lake, and Turtle Tower before enjoying a traditional Water Puppet Show performed after sunset.

The tour ends, back to the hotel. After dinner, overnight stay at the hotel.

Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang – Hoi An for sight-seeing – Lantern boat ride (b) 

After breakfast, reach the Hanoi airport (without the guide) for a short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check-in (The room is at your disposal from 2 PM).

Have lunch on your own before the tour in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, our guide will meet you at your hotel to take you to Hoi An and start the Hoi An City Tour.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House – that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers worldwide. Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge, which spans a small waterway was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. Enjoy your time with the boat ride and drop flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of Lantern Street.

The tour ends, and you are taken back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Bana hills (b)

We will pick you up at the hotel in Da Nang and transfer you to Ba Na Hills (35km) to take a Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of the Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple, Ba Na Peak, and more. Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view of the mountains and lush trees.

After lunch, join the games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interestinggames: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park, and many more.

The tour ends, and return to Da Nang City along Red Beach Bay. Stop at Central Specialties Super Market for Shopping (optional). End the tour at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

 

After lunch, free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park…

Tour ends, return to Da Nang city along the Red Beach Bay. Stop at Central Specialties Super Market for Shopping (optional). End the tour at your hotel.Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel

Da Nang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B) 

After breakfast, reach the airport (without a guide) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh – the largest city in Vietnam. Upon your arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

City Tour- Mekong- Departure to airport (B) 

Take the morning trip to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the sight 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 French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and War Remnants Museum.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, start your trip to depart for My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then, boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, and folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son Canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farms, and enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshops. Afterward, take a boat ride back to Cai Be where the car waits to take you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Reach Ho Chi Minh Airport.

Meals on your own. You are free until our driver transfers you to the airport (without a guide) for the departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noon. End of services!