Highlights Of Vietnam And Cambodia 7 Nights - 8 Days Tour

Package Overview

Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi and Proceed for Hanoi City Tour
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2
Breakfast and Transfer to Halong Bay
Overnight Excursion on Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch & Dinner

Day 3
Enjoy Brunch on Cruise
Transfer to Airport for flight
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Excursion to Mekong Delta & My Tho
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 6
Breakfast and Transfer to Airport for Flight (on own) to Siem Reap
Enjoy City Tour of Siem Reap
Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 7
Breakfast
Excursion to Angkor Wat Temple
Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 8
Breakfast and Departure from Siem Reap

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Arrival in Hanoi and Proceed for Hanoi City Tour
  Evening : Overnight in Hanoi
  
  Details :
  Welcome to Hanoi! - the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture. We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free time to relax after a long flight. In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city's biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continued to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. The lake is home to a number of temples and pagodas, and it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Halong Bay

  Highlights
  Morning : Breakfast and Transfer to Halong Bay
  Evening : Overnight Excursion on Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch & Dinner
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At 08:30 - 09:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to HaLong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending Dragon" bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.

  • Themes Boat Cruise
• Day 3 : Ho Chi Minh City

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Enjoy Brunch on Cruise
  Noon to evening : Transfer to Airport for flight
  Evening : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Your driver pick you up form Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city (air tickets excluded), also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam. Upon arrival, I was welcomed by the local tour guide and transferred downtown. Check in your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

  • Themes Boat Cruise
• Day 4 : Cu Chi Tunnels

  Highlights
  Morning : Breakfast at the hotel
  Full day : Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels
  Evening : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from the pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Take the morning city tour to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only) built between 1877 and 1883, the historic Central Post Office - one of the city’s major landmarks. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. Have lunch with Vietnamese food at a local restaurant. Afternoon drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km 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, and 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. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle (at guests own extra cost). This is your chance to get a taste of what it's like to be a soldier in a war zone. With the help of experienced instructors, you'll learn how to handle these powerful weapons and how to shoot them safely. Return to Saigon later in the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  • Themes Museums
• Day 5 : Mekong Delta

  Highlights
  Morning : Breakfast at hotel
  Full day : Excursion to Mekong Delta & My Tho
  Evening : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Breakfast at a hotel. You will be picked up from the pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Time for relaxing. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammocks are relaxing and enjoy a cool breeze for those who can't join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

  • Themes Beaches Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Siem Reap

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Breakfast and Transfer to Airport for Flight (on own) to Siem Reap
  Noon : Enjoy City Tour of Siem Reap
  Evening : Overnight in Siem Reap
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Have breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and your driver picks you up to transfer to the Airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Siem Reap (air tickets excluded). Upon arrival, you will be picked up and driven to the hotel for checking in. This afternoon, we visited Senteurs D'Angkor New Workshop (open from Monday to Friday, closed on Saturday and Sunday). Discover how the local artisans make by hand: soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles. You will also observe the different steps to treat and prepare the local spices (Kampot pepper, lemongrass, chili…), and how people blend them to make the traditional curry or amok. During your visit, you will also be able to taste several local creations: flavored coffee, flavored tea, exotic jams… and identify various exotic plants and flowers such as lemongrass, chili, pepper plant, coffee tree, frangipani, jasmine… We then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, containing very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from the late 19th century. End our visits at one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Siem Reap.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : Angkor Wat Temple

  Highlights
  Morning : Breakfast
  Full day : Excursion to Angkor Wat Temple
  Evening : Overnight in Siem Reap
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  After breakfast, we explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and 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 is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 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. The Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nagas, demons and other mythological beings. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries! This afternoon we visited Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia's ancient temple that is one of the wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia's greatest civilization. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. It is composed of Mount Meru, surrounded by the continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor Wat's five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers and courtyards. Overnight in Siem Reap.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 8 : Departure

  Highlights
  Morning : Breakfast and Departure from Siem Reap
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• 1 Night accommodation in Hanoi in Choice of Selected Hotel Category
• 1 Night accommodation in Halong Bay Cruise in Choice of Selected Category
• 3 Nights’ accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City in Choice of Selected Hotel Category
• 2 Nights’ accommodation in Siem Reap in Choice of Selected Hotel Category
• Daily Breakfast
• Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
• Local Lunch on Day-2, Day-4, Day-5
• Brunch on Day-3
• Local Dinner on Day-2
• SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation by vehicle with A/C
• Private airport transfers and private tour transfers
• Shared vehicle for SIC tours
• Shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary
• Water during tour day
• Local English-speaking guide(s) in Vietnam and Cambodia as stated (different guide in different city & tour)

Exclusions

• Cost of Vietnam Visa
• Cost of Vietnam Visa Support Letter
• Return International & Domestic Airfares
• Meals other than the ones indicated in inclusions
• Travel Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
• Anything which is not specified in Inclusions
• Peak / Festival Period Surcharge to be paid extra & will be notified at time of booking confirmation
• Early Check-In & Late Check-Out
• Tipping / Gratuities (About US $ 3 - 5 per person per day)
• Surcharges applicable for below period
• Vietnam Lunar New Year: January, 27th – February 4th, 2025
• National Day: September, 01st – 02nd, 2025 (applied in Vietnam)
• Khmer New Year: April 14th – 16th, 2025 (applied in Cambodia)
• Hung King's Festival: April, 7th, 2025 (applied in Vietnam)
• Reunification Day: April 29th – 30th, 2025 (applied in Vietnam)
• May Day: May 01st, 2025
• International Firework Festival in Da Nang: June 18th till July 13th , specific date to be announced (applied in Vietnam)

Package Start From

• Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

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