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10 Days - Vietnam & Cambodia- 10 Days (Code: VNCTD)

10 Days @5999/- PP Family Oriented | Cultural and Experiential

 

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival Hanoi - Short City Tour

Arrival at Hanoi airport, after clearing immigrations and baggage claim, meet our local representative / driver in the arrival hall and proceed to hotel. Late afternoon have an overall view of the capital by a "cyclo" visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the "Sword" Lake). D

Day 2. HANOI CITY TOUR

Today visits to Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. The wooden ethnic minority style house surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens. In the same complex you will see the One Pillar Pagoda. Our next stop will be Tran Quoc Pagoda, this is the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years. This afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, visit Museum of Ethnology, widely considered to be the finest modern museum of Vietnam. B, L, D

Day 3. HANOI - HALONG

After breakfast, check out and head East for more than 3 hours by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this Descendingdragon bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat. B, CL, CD

Day 4. HALONG - HANOI - SAIGON

Enjoy early morning view of the bay’s landscape. Enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the water of the bay. Sailing back to the Harbour. After check out have early lunch/brunch and then drive back to Hanoi , heading to Noi Bai airport. Take flight to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon and transfer to your hotel. B, CL, D

Day 5. SAIGON FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Proceed on a city tour to see classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-romanesque Notredame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Continue to see the Reunification Palace & the War Remnants Museum. Later visit Mariamman Hindu Temple dedicated to the goddess of the Rain ‘Mariamman’. Afternoon, head out to Cholon (Chinatown), which makes Saigon differ from other cities of Vietnam. Beginning with a brief visit to Binh Tay Market. Continue to Thien Hau Pagoda and end the tour at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. B, L, D

Day 6. SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON

After breakfast, we head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper, etc. Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. Embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small Canals with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. This afternoon, we take a rowing-boat along water palm creek before we return to Saigon, with stop to visit the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda on the way. B, CL, D

Day 7. SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS - SAIGON - FLY TO SIEM REAP

After breakfast check out and drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. B, CL, D

Day 8. SIEM REAP - ANGKOR

After breakfast, we explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, walled and moated royal city, was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. This afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia’s ancient temple is one of the wonders of the oriental world. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. Finally, we visit Pre Rup - was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and enjoy sunset there B, L, D

Day 9. SIEM REAP CITY TOUR - FLOATING VILLAGE

After breakfast, we visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Continue to visit the Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecole the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Afternoon, we visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, theGreat Lake of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from late 19th century. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the Old Market, where anything and everything is for sale B, L, D

Day 10. DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. NOTE: Hotel check out 11:00 am. B B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, CL=Continental Lunch, D=Dinner, CD=Continental Dinner

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