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BEST OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

BEST OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

8 days/7nights

Travel into the heart and soul of Indochina on this comprehensive tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. Explore Hanoi-one of Asia’s most fascinating cities, cruise Halong Bay, visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and marvel at Angkor Wat. Finishing the journey at vibrant Saigon.

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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (L/D)

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city, renowned as the ‘Paris of the East’; and one of Asia’s most fascinating cities. The city is rich in culture and history, this diverse city draws on its influences from both French and Chinese culture. You will be met at the airport then transfer to Hanoi for welcome lunch. We then commence a half day of city tour with the first visit is to Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, Dong Xuan Market before attending one hour water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

Today, we spend 3 hours driving to Halong, located 160 km from Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a famous travel destination in which a thousands of islands with various sizes and shapes rising from clear, emerald waters and world famous caves. Upon arrival, we will board a traditional junk and enjoy a great 4 hours cruise to explore the spectacular Halong bay-the Natural Wonders of the World, the picturesque of Halong Bay has more than 2000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Our cruise will pass by beautiful sights of the Sail Island, Fighting Cocks Island, and Dog Stone Island in turn; we will also pay a visit to the beautiful Thien Cung and Dau Go grotto. Your lunch will be served on board and the cruise head back to the harbor. On arrival, our van head back to Hanoi for dinner, you’re free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 3: HANOI - PHNOM PENH (B/L/D)

Transfer you to Noibai airport for short flight to Phnompenh, Cambodia. On arrival, you will be met at the airport then transfer to city center for welcome lunch. The rest of the day exploring the capital city with a first visit to The Royal Palace, constructed over a century ago to serve as the residence of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a venue for the performance of court ceremony and ritual and as a symbol of the Kingdom. It serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk. The Royal Palace complex consists of several buildings, structures, gardens and especially Silver Pagoda sitting next to the Royal Palace, built in 1962 famous for its lavish decorations of silver paved floor and several Buddha statues made from precious metals & stones. We then end the excursion with a last visit to Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active pagoda marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh before dinner will be served at local restaurant.
Overnight in Phnompenh. 

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH SIGHTS (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we commence a full day excursion with a visit to The Killing Fields, 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh, one of World’s the most famous killing fields where many of Cambodians who perished under the Khmer Rouge regime, is also the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 men, women and children, most of whom had first suffered through interrogation, torture and deprivation in the S-21 Prison - now the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh. After The Killing Fields visiting, the excursion continues with a visit to Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, once a high school, the S-21 prison under the Khmer Rouge and today The Tuol Sleng serves as a museum where thousands of photos of victims are displayed. Followed by shopping at Russia Market, one of the biggest markets of city that is packed with all kinds of local wares, curios, silks and souvenirs famous for sales so exploring the market in your style is well worth exploring. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a river cruise along Mekong River providing a picturesque view of the Royal Palace, National Museum, parks and Phnom Penh skyline. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Phnompenh. 

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

Today, we leave the bustle of the city behind for peaceful Siem Reap City, one of the most famous travel destinations. On arrival, your lunch will be served at a local restaurant then we commence a half day tour to Angkor site, a UNESCO World Heritage with a first visit to the former capital Angkor Thom home to dozens of temples including the enigmatic faces of Bayon, the imposing Terrace of the Elephants, and the three-tiered Baphuon. Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex with full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. We continue to discover Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. We end the day of Angkor excursion with the last visit to famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city, the largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is also the only one to have remained a significant religious centre-first Hindu, then Buddhist-since its foundation. After dinner you’re free at leisure or explore Siem Reap
Overnight in Siem Reap. 

DAY 6: SIEM REAP - SAIGON (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer you Siemreap airport for shot flight to Saigon, Vietnam. Upon arrival, you will be met then transfer to Saigon for welcome lunch. In early afternoon we then commence a half day of city tour with a first visit to the Independence Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace, the home to the last 3 President of South Vietnam; Gothic-style Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s main Catholic cathedral built by the French in the 1880s. The Cathedral’s twin spires were for decades the city best-known landmark; War Museum which exhibits photographs and weapons of the Vietnam War. We end the excursion by shopping at Ben Thanh Market, the city’s central market that is packed with all kinds of local wares and souvenirs famous for wholesaler trading before enjoying farewell dinner will be served on traditional junk boat while cruising along the Saigon River
Overnight at hotel. 

DAY 7: SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we commence a day tour with a visit to Cuchi Tunnels, located 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, built and used by the Viet Cong during Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the Vietnamese people. This Tunnel consists of more than 200km of underground tunnels, many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels and home to more than 16,000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war. The underground network provided sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and other social rooms. Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels provides a better understanding of the prolonged resistance war and also of the persistent and clever character of the Vietnamese.
Back to Ho Chi Minh for lunch, we spend the rest of the day exploring Cholon or Chinatown, one of the oldest and the most mysterious parts of Saigon. The Cholon means “big market”, and the best place to begin your visit is at the overwhelming Binh Tay market. The variety of goods here is positively astounding and gives you uncanny glimpses into modern Vietnamese life. Followed by visiting Thien Hau Pagoda, sitting at the heart of China Town, was built during the 18th century by the Chinese immigrant. The temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, Goddess of the Sea who protects their ocean voyages. After dinner you’re free at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 8: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, you will be free at leisure until time to transfer to airport for your onward flight. End of service.  

TOUR RATES EXCLUDE

  • International airfare and airport tax
  • All other services which are not mentioned above.
  • Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
  • Tips for guide 3USD per day per person.
  • Travel insurance
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

TOUR RATES INCLUDE

  • Transfers and ground transport by private air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • English speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
  • All entrance fees, boat cruise trip as indicated in itinerary.
  • 2 bottle mineral water per day per person.

REMARKS

  • The rate above is based on quotation, no booking is placed yet.
  • Local operator reserve the right to adjust the program without notice.
  • Itinerary subject to change due to unforeseen.
  • Full payment in advance 02 week before group departure.
  • All hotel category given above is based on local standard.
  • Room is subject to availability upon request.
  • All rates quoted is net & subject to change prior notice and term & condition apply. 

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