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Highlights of Cambodia - Vietnam

Tour Code: VNH12-CV

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Highlights of Cambodia - Vietnam

Tour type: Highlight Tours

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Operate: Year round / on demand

  • Overview

    Itinerary

    Day 01: Welcome to Vietnam – Arrive in Hanoi

    (-, -, D)

    Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. You’ll have time to enjoy Hanoi peaceful city as One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, a walking around “Old Quarter,” noted for its 36 guild streets. The evening is highlighted  with a welcome dinner at a friendly & typical Vietnamese restaurant invited by VNR Travel and follow by a performance of the famed Water Puppet Theatre of Hanoi, a traditional art form created by village farmers around the Red River Delta region. Unique, but recognized internationally. Overnight in Hanoi.

    Day 02: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

    (B, L, D)

    In the morning, we start our exploration day by a ride to Halong Bay, northeast of Hanoi and enter into the Red River Delta, rich with rural beauty and picturesque rice-farming villages. Not just pictures, we can stop for close-up views of  buffalos ploughing, women in conical hats scooping their paddies. Once reaching Halong Bay, we board our cruise and set sail for an extraordinary cruise of Halong Bay. Declared as the World Heritage Site twice for its nature beauty and geological by UNESCO, we’ll cruise through its three-thousand islands and rich rock-formations and stop at Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Sail Island… You’ll be able to sample the rich seafood served on-board while viewing the islands. Late afternoon we have chance to explore the bay on our kayaks. We’ll close out the day by a romantic dinner and overnight on board.

    Day 03: Halong Bay – Hanoi -Hue

    (B, L, -)

    Wake-up for sun shine and morning coffee then we take a bamboo boat to visit Sung Cot Cave – one of the largest in Halong Bay. We then continue our exploration by the cruise pass-by the city’s market – Hon Gai and enjoy our last seafood lunch on-board before get back to Halong City. Our car will take us back to Noi Bai airport for to Hue . Welcome to Hue and relax at hotel. Overnight in Hue

    Day 04: Hue

     (B, -, -)

    Today, discovery the ancient capital during Nguyen’s Dynasty and the self-proclaimed intellectual and artistic center of Vietnam. We enjoy a leisure trip on the quiet and peaceful Perfume River and a chance to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Rejoin the car to visit the Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh &  Tu Duc Tomb.  Overnight in Hue.

    Day 05: Hue – Danang - Hoian

      (B, -, -)

    After breakfast we drive to Danang through Hai Van Pass and visit to the world-famous Cham Museum in Danang, and an introduction to the history and culture of Champa. The we drive 30km to Hoian Town south of Danang. The day will be spent exploring Hoian’s winding streets and centuries-old architecture, which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences. Highlighted are the Chinese Assembly Hall, homes of the old merchant families. ancient temples, and the Japanese Bridge.Overnight in Hoian.

    Day 06: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City

      (B, -, -)

    Transfer to the airport for short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. A city-overview is provided upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City: The Central Post Office, The former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Saigon waterfront, and finally, the excitement of the Cho Lon District (Saigon’s China-town). You’ll have ample opportunity to experience the Binh Tay Central Market and the Thien Hau Pagoda. The day tour closes with a return to the central city area. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 07: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

      (B, L, -)

    This day we will have chance to sample life in the Mekong River area by a full day trip exploration to My Tho. Take a leisurely boat-ride to fruit farms and markets bustling with Delta life. Sample local foods and fruit, and the rich bounty of the Mekong. Afternoon return to Ho Chi Minh City for the night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 08: Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Pen

     (B, -, -)

    Free until transfer to the airport for short flight to Phnom Penh. Arrive Phnom Penh by morning flight, Phnom Penh - the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city.

    Firstly, visit to the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Travelers will proceed to visit  Independence Monument which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony, continuing visit to National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was build since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. Visit the notorious Toul Sleng Museum. In 1975 Toul Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). We pass through the River Front park whose scenery is much worth shooting, and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom before walking along Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

    Day 09: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

      (B, -, -)

    Morning we take flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at airport you are met and transfer to your hotel (upon room availability). Then we start visit:

    -       We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers

    -       Prasat Kravan - with its unique brick sculptures

    -       Srah Srang - The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing

    -       Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls).

    -       Visit Eastern Mebon used to be in the middle the waters of the large Oriental Baray that is presently filled with rice-fields

    -       Neak Poan was supposed to be a symbol of the Universe

    -       Preah Khan built in 1191 according to the tradition on a spot where the king fought a crucial battle against the Cham.

    Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 10: Siem Reap – Angkor Visits

      (B, -, -)

    Early morning we start witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area. About 6:45AM we walk to nearby Pagoda and offering food to monks. After monks finished breakfast we start enjoy our breakfast box on the ground floor of pagoda, jasmine tea will be served in the peaceful of pagoda.

    Visit Kbal Spean, about 49km from Siem Reap Town and it is literally means "The head of the River.” It is one of the rivers in 1000 Lingas that made up of unique Lingas. Lingas stands into the riverbed of the Siem Reap River. It was believed that the Lingas spiritually "fertilized” the waters that fed the Eastern bay and irrigated the rice fields.

    -       Banteay Srei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving

    -       Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer.

    Enjoy foot massage 1 hour before transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 11: Siem Reap – Angkor Visits

    (B, -, -)

    We start on our bike and cycle (45 minutes for cycling) to world heritage areas on the roads less travelled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.

    -       The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)

    -       See the South Gate, Bayon Temple- unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara

    -       Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru

    -       The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas

    -       The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King

    The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill.

    Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 12: Departure from Siem Reap

      (B, -, -)

    Rest and relax before departure from Siem Reap, or explore the city on your own. Transfer and departure assistance provided.

    Inclusion

    • Accommodation: ½ twin sharing room
    • Transfer & transportation as program
    • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    • English or French speaking guide
    • Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
    • Additional surprises

    Exclusion

    • International Air Tickets
    • Visa fees to Vietnam and Cambodia (compulsory and has to be arranged in advance)
    • Not mentioned services
    • Tip and gratuities
    • Domestic Air Tickets & Connect flight  - subject to change without notice

     Hanoi – Hue,Danang – Ho Chi Minh City, SGN- Phnom Penh , PNH- REP

    Special Notes

    TOUR PACKAGE

    •  The above prices are in USD, per person, based on DBL/TWN occupancy and group of min 04 pax
    •  Best Rates and information: please contact us via email or directly phone

    Suggested Accommodation by VNR Travel:

    Location

    ACCOMMODATION

    Luxury

    Deluxe

    Superior

    HANOI

    De L’Opera

    Silk Path

    Church Boutique

    HALONG BAY

    Indochina Sails

    Victory Cruise

    Image Junks

    HUE

    Laresidence Resort &Spa

    Imperial Hotel

    Romance Hotel

    HOIAN

    Palm Garden Resort

    Hoian Trails Resort

    Vinh Hung 2 Hotel

    HO CHI MINH CITY

    Majestic Hotel

    Grand Hotel

    Huong Sen Hotel

    PHNOM PENH

    Inter-Continental Hotel

    Phnom Penh

    Lux Riverside

    SIEM REAP

    Sokha Angkor Resort

    Angkor Miracle

    Royal Empire

     

     

     

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