Discover the heart and soul of Vietnam and Cambodia on this journey through Indochina.
Day 1Arrive in Phnom Penh International Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
In the morning city tour, visit The Royal Palace – Silver Pagoda, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. Seeing the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century and continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Then visit the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period.
Afternoon, learn about Champey Academy of Arts, it is one of the local professional and non-profit schools in Phnom Penh working on Cambodian traditional performing art training and art instruction. Then Visit Genocide Museum “Tuol Sleng” The site is a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. This place provide an inside into the recent sad and shocking history of Cambodia. Finally, visit Russian Market before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 3
After breakfast, Visit to Wat Phnom, where the city was founded on a small hilltop, the city’s first pagoda was erected here in 1373 at the behest of the city’s founder, Madame Daun Penh.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap Airport meet your guide and transfer to hotel for check in and the night.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4 Angkor Wat
After breakfast, you will travel to visit Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, was a fortified city enclosing residences of priest, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the ancient kingdom, next will be Bayon temple located at the centre of Angkor Thom City. It is known for the 216 giant mysterious faces carve on the 54 towers, each posing a differing mysterious smile, keeping watch of each compass point. On the walls of the galleries are many bas-reliefs depicting scenes of everyday life, great battles and military processions during Angkor period and Phimean Akas, Elephant and Leper King Terraces.
In the afternoon, we enjoy with oxen-cart ride to see Green Village located along way to Ta Prohm, Unlike most of the temples of Angkor, Ta Prohm has been largely left to the clutches of the living jungle. It shows the dynamic interaction between nature and man-made art. Continue to visit Takeo, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang, Krovan. Then enjoy one hour khmer traditional foot massage in the city.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5
After breakfast, we travel to visit Tonle Sap Lake with floating village and fishing community. You will learn about the unique ecological system of this lake which makes it one of the most productive lakes in Asia. Cruise around the floating village to observe the way of life of people living on the lake.
In the afternoon, we visit Pouk Silk farm, Les Artisan D’Angkor and old market.
Enjoy dinner with Cultural show at city restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.
Meet services on arrival in Hanoi and transfer to hotel for check-in.
Overnight on Hanoi.
Day 7
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a pleasant overland journey to Ha Long Bay (180km, 3.5hrs drive, including a short break half way). On arrival of Ha Long, embark and your cruise starts. Relax and enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Overnight in Ha Long Bay (on board).
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is one of the most magnificent scenic spots in all of Vietnam. Washed by water for hundreds of thousands of years, the bay features thousands of karstic rocks in various sizes and shapes, each islet being topped by thick jungle vegetation, rising spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves
Day 8
The morning starts by an early Tai Chi exercise on the upper deck of the junk, followed by a light breakfast. The cruise continues at the same time when brunch is served. After brunch, disembarkation then return transfer to Hanoi for one night.
Day 9
After breakfast at your hotel, the morning tour starts with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where President Ho Chi Minh’s body lies in a solemn rest The sightseeing continues with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Others attraction include One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Afternoon, additional visit to the Temple of Literature, Museum of History, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue.
On arrival to Hue and transfer (30km) to the hotel for check-in.
Day 10
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Royal Citadel on the bank of romantic river where the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam reigned within 140 years, then to Emperor Tu Duc’s royal tomb where the structure of an extraordinary architectural style is displayed. Embarkation on a Perfume River cruise to visit ancient relics located on either side of the river, being Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda of Hue, Kim Long village, the village where artisans make conical hats.
In the afternoon, overland transfer to Danang. En route, photo stop on top of the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to view the sea and the mountain tops covered with mist. Hotel check-in.
Day 11
After breakfast, overland transfer to visit the complex of ancient Cham ruins of a kingdom that flourished in Central Vietnam hundreds of years ago.
Return to Hoi An. Walking tour to explore the old town that sits on the banks of Thu Bon river. Visit Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Communal House, Thien Hau Temple, and ancient house.
Overnight in Danang.
Day 12
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
After lunch, visit to Reunification Palace, which was the former headquarter of Saigon government (from 1954 – 1974); the city sightseeing follows with visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City People’s Committee (outside), and Thien Hau pagoda in Chinatown.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City is the economic center of Vietnam and accounts for a large proportion of the economy of Vietnam. Established in 1698 by a Vietnamese noble sent by the Nguyen rulers from Hue, the city was called Saigon until the present name in 1976. The city, especially in the Chinatown, still retains many buildings having a classical Western style by the French during their colonial occupation of Vietnam.
Breakfast at hotel then overland transfer to My Tho (2h). On arrival My Tho, embarkation on a boat for a short cruise on Mekong River. Disembarkation on an islet to visit orchards and farmers’ village.
Lunch on the islet or in town before the overland transfer to return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14
Breakfast at hotel then overland transfer to Cu Chi (1h). On spot, explore this famous underground network and learn how Viet Cong were fighting and living. Lunch at local restaurant and back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Free at leisure in the afternoon for shopping.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 15
Breakfast at hotel then overland transfer to Mui Ne (4h). On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Free at leisure.
4 and 5 Star Hotels
In Phnom Penh: THE JULIANA HOTEL / Superior room / www.julianahotels.com
In Siem Reap: SOMADEVI BOUTIQUE/ Superior room /
www.somadeviangkorboutique.com
In Hanoi: HILTON HANOI / Deluxe room / hanoi.hilton.com
In Halong: GLORY CRUISE / Deluxe cabin / http://www.glorylegendcruises.net/
In Hue: IMPERIAL HOTEL / Deluxe room / www.imperial-hotel.com.vn In Danang:
MELIA HOTEL / Melia guest room / https://www1.melia.com/
In Ho Chi Minh City: NEW WORLD / Superior room /
www.saigon.newworldhotels.com
In Mui Ne: ROMANA RESORT / Deluxe room / www.romanaresort.com.vn
Day 16 and 17
Free to enjoy this beautiful beach resort
Day 18
After breakfast, free at leisure until the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your departure flight.
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