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Siem Reap
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Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - Ha Noi - Ben Tre - Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue - Ha Long - Ha Noi
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Private Car/Coach
Tour Summary
Day |
Trip Summary |
1 |
SIEM REAP ARRIVAL – FREE |
2 |
EXPLORE ANGKOR[B] |
3 |
SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE – PHNOM PENH BY PUBLIC BUS(B] |
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PHNOM PENH CITY TO URB] |
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PHNOM PENH – HO CHI MINH BY MEKONG EXPRESS BUS(B) |
6 |
HO CHI MINH – CITY TOUR – CU CHI – HO CHI MINH[B/L |
7 |
SAI GON – MEKONG DELTA – SAI GON(B/L] |
8 |
HO CHI MINH – FLIGHT TO DA NANG – HOI ANJB] |
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HOI AN – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – CAM THANH VILLAGE -HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – HOI ANIB/L |
10 |
HOI AN – BANA HILL TOUR – HOI ANIB/L] |
11 |
HOI AN – DA NANG – HUE[B/L] |
12 |
HUE CITY TOURB/L |
13 |
HUE – FLIGHT TO HA NOI – HA NOI ARRIVALB) |
14 |
HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOURIB/L |
15 |
HANOI – HA LONG – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE – SHARED BOAT(B/L/D] |
16 |
HA LONG – HA NOI – DEPARTURE(B/Br] |
Meal: Not include
Welcome to The Kingdom of Wonder!
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Int’s Airport (visa on arrival is available). You’ll be greeted by our escort tour guide and driver then they will transfer directly (Approx. 15 – 20 minutes at current airport or 60 – 90 minutes from new airport that will open from this October 16, 2023 onward) to hotel for check in (standard check in is 2pm, early check in is depend on room availability). Simply enjoy your own free time at hotel’s poolside. Overnight in Siem Reap
Optional: -
• Sunset or Sunrise by Tethered Balloon Rides – www.angkorballoon.com
• Countryside tours & Sunset by Quad Bike - https://srquadbikeadventure.com/
• Vespa Tours - www.vespaadventures.com
• 07:30pm – 08:30pm - Apsara Dance Show with buffet dinner - www.amazon-angkor.com
• 08:00pm – 09:00pm - Phare Circus Ticket - https://pharecircus.org/
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. We set off at 08:30am to visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom, it was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. Enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake. Follow by Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples.
Continue to visits the biggest religious temple in the world: the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple. Built by Suryavarman II, in early 12th century Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Merou, home of the gods. Considered as the masterpiece of the Khmer architecture, this Vishnuite temple is the King"s funerary temple. These are the main reasons to explain the West exposure of the temple. Inside the temple the walls are covered by carvings and bas-reliefs depicting the Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II made during his reign. Stay at this magic place until the sun sets and witness how the warm evening light changes the appearance of the 2000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. End of the day, visit sunset from where possible before back hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel
In the morning, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake at KAMPONG PHLUK VILLAGE. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current. Lunch is not included
Transfer to Siem Reap Bus station for your Joined Bus to Phnom Penh. This trip will take you about 6 hours to arrive in Phnom Penh via the country road of Siem Reap where you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Dinner not included and night at hotel
Night in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 am our guide & driver will meet and bring you to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (from S21 prison). This prison was a secondary school and was used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest detention and torture center under the Khmer Rouge regime. Followed by one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks, The Royal Palace, a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. continue to The National Museum, one of the world's greatest collections of Khmer cultural material including sculpture, ceramics, pottery, bronzes, and ethnographic objects from the prehistoric, pre-Angkorian, Angkorian, and post-Angkorian periods as well as more recent works, such as a beautiful wooden royal barge.
This afternoon, visit Phsar Thmey (Central Market), a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. The four wings of this gigantic yellow dome are teeming with stalls that sell goods ranging from gold and silver, antique coins, money exchange, books, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes, souvenirs, seafood, and countless other products. Continue to visit Wat Phnom “Mountain Pagoda” is a Buddhist temple that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, located on the hill. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1372 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong River and discovered by Lady Penh. Wat Phnom is the most popular place for local people to come to play healthy spots or pray for their good luck as well as admire the sundown. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to bus station for bus to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh bus station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.Free at your own time at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Am: Notre dame Catheral, built between 1877 and 1883 by French, most of the materials were transferred from Marseille (France). Next to the Church, you walk to visit the Central Post Office, built 1886 and ended 1891 by Gustave Eiffel. Your next destination is Reunification Palace which was built in 1868, named Norodom Palace and inaugurated in 1873. In 1963, this palace was heavily destroyed by bombs. On 30 April 1975, the tanks of the liberation army entered Independence Palace. After the liberation, Independence Palace became the headquarters of the City’s military Administration Committee.
You can discover the activities war during US war by visiting. The War Museum in which is an interesting collection of American
Pm: 7h30 am. Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Depart from Saigon to Cu Chi tunnels (about 50km). As you know, CuChi tunnels is one of the most famous historical Vestiges of Vietnam’s national liberation War. It is network consists of over 200km of tunnels linked to the other like a Cobweb. You go to inside the tunnels which has the kitchens, food and ammunition storage caches, medic-care chambers (a small clinic), meeting room, commanding chambers ..etc. You discover the tunnels by entering inside on it, about 15 m, 30m, 60m and 100m long belong to your health. At the end of the tunnels, you can eat Cassava (called Khoai Mi), this is the main food for Vietcong people during the war..Say goodbye the Cu Chi tunnels, back Saigon for lunch. Overnight in Saigon.
Breakfast at hotel.
8:00 AM our guide and driver pick you up at hotel and depart to Ben Tre province.
Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- go along mangrove trees growing up ashore of waterway. Witness lively activities of town market on land and transfering on waterway as fishing boats, coconut cargo boats. Discover handmade local workshops and country in Nhon Thanh village.
Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stages of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at coconut candy workshop, have a look them making candy by hand, try some sweet, enjoy some fruits and listen to local music as well. Go on by boat and step ashore and take a shortwalk to farmer house who making sleepmats.
Hop on tuktuk through coconut grove, deeping on coconut jungle in country. Stop for lunch at local restaurant. Relax and keep going by rowing boat on shady palm tree canal.
Go back by boat and drop tour off at Chet Say pier.
Pick up and back to Hochiminh city. Night at hotel in Hochiminh city.
After breakfast, guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Arrival Da Nang, guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Hoi An (Time check in: 14:00pm)
Night in Hoi An.
9h00 AM Depart for Marble Mountains where we spend time exploring Tàng Chơn Cave,. Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non Nuoc so that you can admire stone fine art and buy some nice souvenirs. Head to Hoian to visit Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.
Discover Hoi An ancient town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, Old houses & Japanese Covered Pagoda Bridge, Old house of Tan Ki, Sa Huynh Culture Museum. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check-in.
Overnight in Hoi An.
8:00 Our tour guide and the driver will pick you up at hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car. Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam - Danang City on high.
After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge - which has the most exotic structure and also the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn(consists of 9 gardens),, Linh Ung pagoda. Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village - enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue , Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome ... Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Slide of Tube Car (free ride)… Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check in such as: Helios waterfall, Time Gate, The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild west, enjoy 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degree, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.
15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na . Back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.
The guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will make your way to My Son. Once there you will visit the capital Tra Kieu, the former administrative seat of the Kingdom of Champa. Discover the majestic ruins of My Son.
After lunch, Transfer to Hue with a stop at the 496 m high cloud pass, the weather divides between the subtropical north and tropical south. On this day you can still see the miles of Lang Co Beach. Afterwards go to Hue. Overnight in Hue.
After breakfast, our minivan will pick you up at your hotel and take you visit Hue City.Trip starts at 8.00 am from hotel, the driver and guide will take you to the boat landing on the river to make a trip on Perfume River for visiting Thien Mu pagoda. Along the river on dragon boat you will enjoy the tranquil feeling with two sides of green banks’ river and see the daily life of local people. Next you will be transferred back Hue city center to visit the Imperial Citadel where Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 with numerous of attractive places to see like Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City. Thai Hoa Palace.
Have break for having lunch at restaurant.
This afternoon you will continue to visit the mausoleums of Nguyen’s Kings like TuDuc tomb, next is handicraft villages such as hat-making, bronze-casting, incense - making and last to visit An Hien Garden house. You are back hotel around 5.00 pm.
Overnight at hotel in Hue.
After breakfast, guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ha Noi.
Arrive at NoiBai Airport in Hanoi, you will be picked up by guide and driver, transfer to hotel (Time check in: 14:00pm)
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travellers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums within the city center.
Free to enjoy your first dayin Hanoi. Overnight in hotel.
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Driver and guide will pick you up to visit Hanoi city tour. The tour start with visiting Tran Quoc which is located on a small islet on West Lake and it is the oldest pagoda in this city with a long-standing history.
After that, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (only from the outside) and One Pillar Pagoda. Then we visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, which was originally built to honor Confucius. This historic site is a symbol of Hanoi’s long tradition of education and culture.
Have lunch in local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple, located on a small island in Hoan Kiem Lake. The temple is a symbol of peace and is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao. You’ll also have time to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi.. For the end of your day in Hanoi, visit the old quarter and enjoy “Egg coffee” which is a unique and flavorful beverage that has been captivating both locals and tourists. This sweet and creamy concoction, made from a blend of coffee and whipped egg, is a must-try for any coffee lover.
Back to hotel, night in Ha Noi.
After breakfast, guide and driver will pick you and transfer to Ha Long by private car
12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...
14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...
16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...
06:00 Morning call (if you request).
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
Back to Ha Noi by private car.
Arrival Ha Noi, guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
* The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.
Includes
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime)
- 2Days/1Night cruise on board a cruise in Ha Long Bay (double/twin cabin on shared boat).
- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
- Experienced English-speaking guide during day tour.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Boat trip in Cam Thanh
- Boat trip in Mekong river
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
- 2 Flight - as per program . Vietnam Airlines, economic Class: Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang ; Hue – Ha Noi
- 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day on days of sightseeing .
Excludes
- Early check-in or late check-out
- International flight tickets
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Offering tips and expressing gratitude for guides and drivers is recommended at a rate of 5 USD /client /day for guides and 2 USD per client /day for drivers. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your satisfaction with their services.
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Visa - as per country requirements: Viet Nam & Cambodia, Laos visa