Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery

15 Days - Private trip - Depart Daily
From US$1,420 per person
CAMBODIA & VIETNAM DISCOVERY - 15 Days combines the hidden charm of Vietnam and the mystical treasures of Angkor in Cambodia with a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle found throughout the Mekong Delta. Begin in Cambodia, where you explore the cultural and historical sights of Phnom Penh and stunning temples of Angkor...highlights of Vietnam from south to north, the beauty Halong Bay and gracious Hanoi

2009 Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery - 15 days
Your Journey starts Siem Reap, ends Hanoi

DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1 – Welcome to Siem Reap
Welcome at the Siem Reap airport – one of the most elegant airport in Southeast Asia. Our guide and driver will meet you and transfer to hotel in town.
Late afternoon, we will take the orientation tour of the Siem Reap, walking around the Old market and our guide will give you the brief information about this city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2 – Angkor Tours: Visiting AngkorThom, Angkor Wat
Breafast at hotel, Start to Visit South gate of Angkor Thom with its majestic doors, monumental temple of Bayon facing the tropical forest and Baphuon and Phimeanakas mountains, elephant terrace and Terrect of the Liper King, Takeo "Jewel of Crystal" is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century and Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown there for centuries. Return to town for lunch at Tonlesap restaurant. o¬n PM Visit Angkor Wat: the 7th World heritage wonder, the founder was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 –Siem Reap – Fly to Phnompenh
For early birds and photographers: We have early morning tours for those who want to see the Sun rise on Angkor Temples from 4.30 AM till 6AM, then get back to town.
After breakfast you check out hotel and be ready for the flight to Phnom Penh. On arrival our driver and guide will pick you to hotel in town. This city was once considered one of the most beautiful in the Orient, and despite its recent turbulent history it still retains a colonial charm.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 4 – Phnompenh – City Tour

Breakfast at hotel, visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek are not to be missed. A visit to these sights provides a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. After lunch we will visit private quarters of the Royal Palace where now is home of the royal family otherwise it’s very close to the public.
Later in the afternoon, we visit the Russian market – a good place for bargain hunting and see how local people prepare for the daily use.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 5 – Phnomepnh – Chau Doc
After breakfast just enjoy the relaxing morning and 10.00 we check out hotel for the speed boat trip along Mekong River down the way to Vietnam .Visa formalities take about 45 minutes at the border. Continue by river to Chau Doc. Meet our guide and transfer to hotel.
In the rest of the day, if time is permitted we will take the orientation walk around hotel area and back to hotel later in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Day 6 – Chau Doc – Mekong Delta Tour - Saigon
We leave hotel early in the morning crossing Mekong Delta to Cai Be. From here the group will see the Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon River Delta). This is special experience of Mekong Delta. We will visit the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch in the ancient house.
We cross the island in the middle of Mekong river by oars boats and get to know more about the living of local people along this magic river.
Later in the afternoon, drive to Saigon Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 7 – Saigon – Cu Chi tunnels- Tay Ninh
Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province to visit Cao Dai, a local sect of Buddhism, and join a memorable noon daily ceremony of the Cao Dai followers.
After lunchtime back to a historic site of the Vietnam War - the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by the local people and guerillas to survive the war against the American explosive attacks. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel to understand the living of Vietnamese shoulders during the wartime.
Drive back to Saigon in the afternoon, check in hotel and relax
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 8 – Saigon City Tour – Fly to Hoian
Have breakfast in the hotel and check out hotel in Saigon. Briefing tour of Saigon to famous landmarks such as: the Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral - two of the city's architectural landmarks then drive to the airport for the flight to Danang and continue the drive to hotel in Hoian.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoia

Day 9 – Hoian Cooking Class – Visit ancient town
Have breakfast in the morning and our guide will take you to the ancient town of Hoian and visit the local market.
We have the cooking class in “Cau Do” restaurant. The lunch is included.
Afternoon, take the walking tour to explore Hoi An town. We will visit Hoi An museum, Old merchants' house, Assembly hall, Japanese covered bridge. Walk along the bank of the lively Thu Bon River, o¬nce prosperous and famous as a trading port.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Day 10- Hoian Hue
Leave HoiAn in the morning, drive northward to Hue over the 500m high HaiVan pass with a stop at scenic beach of Lang Co for a drink before proceeding to Hue.
Afternoon sightseeing in Hue –the ancient capital city of Vietnam include:
-Royal Citadel and imperial Purple Citadel
-Thien Mu pagoda.
-Mausoleum of King TuDuc –a replica of the king palace build purposely for the next carnation of the King.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 11- Hue – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. On arrival, driver will pick you up from the airport and drive straight to Halong City.
Check in hotel and relax.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Halong Bay

Day 12- Halong Bay Cruise.
Have breakfast in the hotel and about noon time, driver will pcik you up from hotel lobby to the Halong boat station to board the traditional style Vietnamese Junk Cruise. Enjoy the welcome drinks and today the lunch will be served on board amidst spectacular views of the Halong Bay – The World Heritage Site.
In the afternoon, we will visit one of the largest caves in Halong Bay and a beach stop where perhaps you may want to take a swim or dip in the water of the South China Sea.
Tonight enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on board your junk.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner
Accommodation: Halong Cruise

Day 13 – Halong Bay - Hanoi
Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Have lunch on board before getting back to Halong pier.
Afternoon, drive to Hanoi, check in hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 14 – Hanoi – City tour
After breakfast in the hotel, we will have a full day city tour and visit the most tourist attractions in town:
- HoChiMinh Mausoleum (Closes in Oct and Nov just have look from outside)
- One pillar pagoda
- Tran Quoc Pagoda and Temple of Literature
- Hoa Lo Prison which is known as “Hanoi Hilton”.
Evening highlight will be Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet-rice civilization in South East Asia.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 15 – Hanoi - Departure
Breakfast at hotel, you are free on your own for shopping or relaxing until transfer to airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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