PANORAMA OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

Hanoi – Halong Bay– Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – Cantho – Chaudoc – Phnompenh – Siemriep

15 days - 14 nights
VN-CPC 01

Overview

Tour code
VN-CPC 01
Duration
15 days - 14 nights
Start City
Hanoi
End City
Siemriep
Destinations
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi, Cantho, Chaudoc, Phnompenh, Siemriep
Hotels
3*, 4*
Departure
Upon your request
Price
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Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi arrival

Arrival in Hanoi, meet at the airport then transfer to hotel (Airport – Hotel : 35 km).

Check-in time : 14h00.

The rest of the day is at your leisure, either at the hotel or explore the surrounding shops and restaurants.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 02: Hanoi

Full day sight-seeing tour around Hanoi – the capital charming capital surrounded by lakes and tree shaded boulevards: visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace as well as Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Follow this with a visit to the interesting Vietnam Ethnology museum.

Afternoon: visit the Temple of Literature, site of Vietnam’s first university, dating back to the 11th century, spend a walking tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visit Dong Xuan market, Restored Sword Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

Evening: enjoy Enjoy Water Puppet show – an unique traditional art of Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 03: Hanoi – Halong

Depart for Ha Long City. On arrival embark the deluxe junk for 2days/1 night cruising tour around the picturesque Halong bay – the World natural heritage. Explore Surprising cave and enjoy swimming at Titop beach. Fresh sea food lunch and dinner served on board. Other interesting activities: night fishing…etc.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on the junk- join-in – 02 pax/cabin.

Day 04: Halong – Hanoi

Start your day early with a Tai-chi course on the junk’s terrace and a beautiful sunrise view at Bai Tu Long Bay. Proceed to visit Bai Tu Long Bay and Luon lagoon. Buffet brunch is served on board.

Back to the shore, transfer back to Hanoi, visit Dong Trieu ceramic village en route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 05: Hanoi – Hue

Transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. On arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Afternoon visit Hue – the World Cultural Heritage, the former capital of Vietnam from 1802 – 1945 : visit Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, built in the 19th century by the Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty – last feudal dynasty in Vietnam, visit Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 06: Hue – Hoi An

Continue exploring the romantic city of Hue: take a boat trip on the peaceful Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, tomb of King Tu Duc.

Drive down the coast road passing over the spectacular Sea cloud pass to reach Danang – the biggest port in central Vietnam. Upon arrival, visit stone carving village at the foothill of Marble mountains. Proceed to Hoian – the charming ancient town quietly nestled by Thu Bon river, one of Vietnam’s most prosperous port town in 15th century. Check-in hotel and relax.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 07: Hoi An

Explore this peaceful little town of Hoian: visit Fujian congregation hall, Japanese covered bridge, ancient house, lantern factory and local markets.                                                       Afternoon is at your leisure for shopping around or relaxing at Cua Dai beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 08: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh city

Transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh city. Meet and transfer to the city centre. After a short rest, start sight-seeing tour around Hochiminh city – the biggest and most lively city of Vietnam: visit the Reunification Hall (the former President Palace), War remnant museum, Thien Hau pagoda, China town, Binh tay market, and make some photo stops along the way at Notre Dame cathedral and Central Post Office.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 09: Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh

Today you are going to the outskirt of Hochiminh city to visit Cuchi underground tunnel – the historical site that once stretched over 210km during the American – Vietnam war. Proceed to Tayninh and join the unique Caodaism mass at Cao Dai Holy Land.

Back to Hochiminh city in the afternoon, visit brick kilns on the way .

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh city – Vinhlong – Cantho

Head to Vinh Long and explore the mythical Mekong river delta – upon arrival take a trip by boat to visit Caibe floating market and islets full of bonsai & orchard garden, handicraft work shops and local house made of coconut trees, where you are hosted with honey bee tea, seasonal fruits and folk music. Proceed to Cantho in the afternoon. Check in hotel and relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Day 11: Cantho – Chaudoc

Take boat trip in the morning to visit the colourful Cairang, Phongdien floating market, and Binh Thuy ancient house.

Head to Chaudoc in the afternoon, a border town with Cambodia. Visit temples of Thoai Ngoc Hau and Lady Xu. Check in hotel and relax.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Day 12: Chaudoc – Phnompenh

Depart for Phnompenh by boat. End of Vietnam portion.

Upon arrival at Phnompenh pick-up by guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in & relax.

Explore the capital of Cambodia: visit National museum – built in 1917 in Khmer style with a large collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th century) to post-Angkor period (14th century), Royal Palace, Silver pagoda, Independence monument and finally, the central market.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnompench

Day 13: Phnompenh – Siemriep

Transfer to airport for flight to Siemriep.

Upon arrival at the airport pick-up by guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in & relax.

Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century) in the afternoon: the South gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon temple with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal enclosure, the Elephant terrace and the Terrace of the Lepper King.

Visit the famous temple of Angkor Wat, Bakheng temple and enjoy a romantic sunset view from Bakheng hill.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siemreap

Day 14: Siemriep

This morning we drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes through the forest to the top of the hill to reach Kbal Spean – the Thousand Linga river (10th -12th centuries).

Continue to the enchanting temples of the Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, Ta Prohm – one of the area’s most beautiful and sacred temples.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siemreap

Day 15: Siemriep – Departure

Check-out hotel at 12h00. Free until transfer to airport for flight back Home sweet home.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

Destination 3* Hotels 4* Hotels

Hanoi

  • First Eden (Deluxe room)
  • Super Old Quarter (Superior room)
  • May de ville Centre (Deluxe room)
  • Muong Thanh Centre (Deluxe room)

Halong

  • Images Halong Junk (Deluxe room)
  • Huong Hai Junk (Superior room)
  • Pelican Junk (Deluxe room)
  • Victory Junk (Superior room)

Hue

  • Festival (Superior room)
  • Camellia (Deluxe room)
  • Mondial (Superior room)
  • Green Hue (Deluxe room)

Hoian

  • Lotus Boutique (Superior room)
  • Thuy Duong 3 (Deluxe room)
  • Green Heaven (Superior room)
  • River Beach Hoian (Deluxe room)

Hochiminh City

 

  • Le Duy (Deluxe room)
  • Asian Ruby (Deluxe room)
  • Au Lac 2 (Superior room)
  • Golden Central (Deluxe room)
  • Eden Saigon (Deluxe room)
  • Winsor (Deluxe room)

Cantho

  • Ninh Kieu 1 (Superior room)
  • Ninh Kieu 2 (Superior room)

Chaudoc

  • Chau Pho (Superior room)
  • Victoria (Superior room)

Phnomphenh

  • Cardamom (Superior room)
  • Green Palace (Deluxe room)

Siemreap

  • Angkor Home (Standard room)
  • Spring Palace (Deluxe room)

Price

  • Included Services
  • Accommodation at hotel on twin share basis with breakfast (For group of 01 pax : on SGL basic with breakfast)
  • Transfer as per itinerary with private A/C vehicle
  • Sighgt-seeing with local English speaking guide (other language guides available on request at additional cost)
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • All entrance fees + water puppet show ticket as per itinerary
  • Boat ticket Chaudoc/Phnompenh
  • Private boat trip at Hue, Vinhlong, Cantho
  • Join-in overnight boat trip at Halong bay
  • Excluded Services
  • All drinks
  • Meals not mentioned in programme
  • Optional visits
  • All international airtickets + airport tax
  • All domestic airtickets + airport tax HAN/HUI, DAN/SGN, PHN/REP
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa

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