Best Of Cambodia And Vietnam In 12 Days

Timeline

• 07:30- 08:00AM: In the morning, our tour guide and driver will come to pick you up to transfer to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire.
• We begin to visit Bayon Temple with many other relics which offer a great chance to observe ancient sculptures.
• Continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium and the statue that was originally thought to be the leper king is now believed to be Yama, the god of death.
• Afterward, we will pay a visit to the Terrace of Elephants with 300 meters long through the core of Angkor Thom.
• Then, visit Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.
• We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat – the most famous and largest temple complex in Cambodia and in the world as well. The complex is considered the architectural masterpiece thanks to its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief, and sculpture.
• Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Timeline

• 07:30- 08:00AM: Discover the holy grounds of Phnom Kulen, with its waterfall, giant reclining Buddha, and river-bed carvings.
• We begin the tour by venturing the beaten path, followed by an awe inspiring drive up the mountain, where we will explore the abundant greenery and Kulen Waterfall, Kulen Mountain.
• Take a dip if you like, or just sit back and watch the locals enjoy their sacred land. Make your way up to the River of a Thousand Lingas, a beautiful river with sophisticated carvings covering its floor. Get a blessing the Cambodian way with Holy Water from this sacred river.
• Hike up to the peak of the mountain to see the beautiful Pagoda and its world-famous Reclining Buddha at rest.
• Around 15h00: Relax for a comfortable air-conditioned ride back to the city.
• Drop off at hotel.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Timeline

• At a good time in the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel (without guide) to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Welcome on arrival and transferred to the hotel in the city center for check-in. Meals on your own.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Tour Guide: None.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

Timeline

• 8h – 8h30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
• 08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
• 09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area.
• 11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam:
  • Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
• 12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. 14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
• 15h15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.
• 16h15 -16h30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

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Timeline

• 7h30 – 07h45: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
  9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
  10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
  11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
  13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
  14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
  15h30 : Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
  16h30 – 17h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
  19h30 : Arrive to your hotel

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.
• Other: Boat trip as mentioned.

Timeline

• After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.
• From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide on cruise.
• Transfer: Shuttle bus.

Timeline

• After breakfast, enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay.
• After lunch on board – around 11h30, transfer back to Hanoi. Our driver will pick you up to transfer to the airport to take your domestic flight to Danang.
• Once arrival in Da Nang, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Danang to check in. Dinner on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guides.
• Transfer: Shuttle bus and Private car.

Timeline

• 7h30: Being picked up at hotel in Danang. Transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge…
• Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.
• In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours). Or discover Ba Na hills on your own.
• 15h00: Back to the cable car. Then, you will be transferred back to Hoi An. Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

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Timeline

• 7h30: Pick you up at your hotel and depart to Hue city (about 102 km to the North of Da Nang). On the way, the car will stop to visit some beautiful attraction such as: Hai Van pass – is an approximately 21 km long mountain pass on National Route 1A in Vietnam. It is the natural border of Thua Thien-Hue Province and Danang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.
• Sightseeing Lang Co beach – With more than 10 km long white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.
• 10h30: You will visit the Khai Dinh tomb, the tomb had elements of eastern art mixed with western designs.
• 12h00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.
• 13h00: You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa palace, Nine Dynastic Urns and visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
• 15h30: Driver and Tour guide will transfer you to your hotel.
• 17h30 – 18h00: Reach hotel, overnight at hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

Timeline

• Enjoy your free day to relax and explore the ancient city of Hoi An or Charming Danang city.

Our Services

• Accommodation:  Hotel in Danang
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour guide: None
• Transfer: None

Timeline

• Enjoy the very last moment at the mesmerizing city before you are taken to the airport for the flight back home (without tour guide).

Our Services

• Accommodation: None
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: None
• Transfer: Group transfer

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