Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your Hotel.
Hanoi – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – Saigon – Can Tho - Chaudoc - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
This is the most popular trip to visit two diversified neighbours – Vietnam and Cambodia – each one with its share horror and glory. This tour takes you the important places of interest in Vietnam and shows you the best in Cambodia – Angkor Wat. A bustling capital city of Hanoi shows you an interesting combination of modern, French colonial and Vietnamese architecture and the famous Old Quarters. Enjoy a cruise on a traditional Junk to see the nature’s gift to Vietnam – UNESCO Heritage site Halong Bay. Continue to historical city of Hue to the most popular and charming town in Vietnam – Hoi An. Either in town or on the beach, this town will never cease to excite you with its beautiful beach, art galleries, cooking schools, street bazaars in the town centre and numerous tailoring shops who can make a quality dress as per your imagination overnight. The trip takes you to the hustle-bustle of the ‘bike-city’ Saigon – sights, sounds and smells are bound to mesmerize you. Highlight of South Vietnam is its indigenous people living and earning their livelihood from Mekong River. While on Mekong, continue on to Phnom Penh, the capital city with its beautiful palaces and temples before hopping on a short flight to Siem Reap, home to arguably one of the wonders of the world – Angkor Wat and various temple complexes.
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your Hotel.
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Today, explore the ancient city of Angkor by entering Angkor Thom via the South Gate. Continue the journey by viewing the ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace. In the afternoon, visit the epic Angkor Wat, viewing its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. End the day with a spectacular sunset viewed from the mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng.
At approx. 7:30 am, take a speed boat for a 4-hours cruise to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit some of the capital’s most impressive sites, including the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue, the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest shrine, Wat Phnom.
This morning, proceed for an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels.
One of the highlights of your Vietnamese holiday is bound to be your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground bunkers about 40kms northwest of Ho Chi Minh City and near the Cambodian Border. The tunnel system was commenced in the 1940′s. During the US War, at one time the tunnels spread out for 350kms and were up to 7 metres deep. They served as shelter, storage facilities and a secret means of communication for the guerrilla army. An ingenious system of concealed entrances kept the occupants safe despite air attacks and many efforts to penetrate the tunnel complex.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own or for shopping.
In the morning, transfer from Hoi An to Danang Airport to take a flight to Saigon. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel.
In the afternoon, proceed on a city tour of Saigon. Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon) is a fast paced city with a unique mix of French colonial architecture, Chinese influences, a modern entrepreneurial spirit and numerous temples. On this tour, you will take in the highlights of Ho Chi Minh starting with an exploration of Saigon’s turbulent past with visits to the Reunification Palace and the War Museum.
The tour continues to Ho Chi Minh’s finest examples of French colonial architecture with a visit to the Notre Dame cathedral and Post Office. Your Ho Chi Minh tour continues with a visit to Giac Lam Pagoda, the Cholon Chinese district. Tour concludes at the Ben Thanh market, practice your bargaining skills.
Enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An visiting the Japanese Bridge, ancient houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the market. Also visit a Chinese Communal House or Hokkien Temple, ancient merchants’ houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colourful local market. Travellers can also see local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Hoi An – Hoi An is an excellent place to purchase tailor-made clothes, and has many handicraft shops for souvenirs.
Early morning breakfast on the junk before exploring the caves and lagoon in a small bamboo boat. Return to the boat and sail towards Halong and enjoy lunch before reaching the pier.
On arrival at Halong, drive back to Hanoi. Rest of the afternoon at leisure in Hanoi for independent activities.
This morning your guide will take you on a brief walking tour of the fascinating Old Quarter of Hanoi, and Hoan Kiem Lake, followed by a visit some of Hanoi’s historical sites, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh’s house, as well as One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own
This evening, visit perhaps Vietnam’s most famous performing art form, the Water puppet theatre for a one hour show. During a performance the puppets are directed by puppet masters who stand submerged in the water behind a screen and direct the puppets through the use of long sticks. Traditional musical instruments are used to accompany the story.
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.
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