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Highlight: Shopping in Saigon (Hochiminh city) – excursion to Mekong delta – visit Hue citadel – cooking class in Hoian Ancient town – Hanoi capital – enjoy the beauty of Halong bay from your junk cruise – visit surprise Angkor.
Departure: Daily
Price: per person US$ 1,295/person
15% off for booking group 6 persons
Flexibly upgrade to Superior, Deluxe, Luxury if requested
After touching down in Cambodia's capital, take a city tour by cyclo to learn about the country's history and culture. Visit the historic displays at the National Museum and the glittering buildings of the Royal Palace before heading to Wat Phnom for sunset views of the city.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
A short flight today takes you to Siem Reap, the home of the Temples of Angkor. Set off this afternoon for a tuk tuk ride to Angkor Thom. Discover an ancient city of incredible proportions- perfectly planned and filled with impressive temples.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Begin this morning with a tour of the 'small circuit' temples. Your guide will introduce you to the great Khmer ancient civilization as you visit ruins such as Ta Phrom and Preah Khan. This afternoon, be amazed at the grandeur and beauty of Angkor Wat
Fly to Vietnam and the dynamic southern city of Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight in Hochiminh city.
Scratch the surface of Ho Chi Minh City with a full day tour of the cultural sites and hidden gems. This morning takes you to Chinatown and Binh Tay market, dynamic energetic sides of the city. After lunch delve in to the history of the country with visits to the War Remnants Museum, Presidential Palace and buildings of old colonial Saigon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave the city behind for a day trip to the Mekong Delta. Discover the most fertile region of Vietnam as you take boat journeys through some of the Delta's thousands of waterways, venturing to coconut plantations and local villages. After a horse cart ride through quiet rural laneways, return to Ho Chi Minh City for the evening.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
This morning fly to the central Vietnamese town of Danang and continue by road to Hoi An. A walking tour introduces you to the rich blend of cultures that influence modern Hoi An's architecture and culture. Then take a cruise along the Thu Bon River to discover artisan villages making items such as pottery and ships.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Travel north along the scenic coast and over Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. Stop en route at the Cham Museum in Danang. This afternoon a guided tour takes you through the lush countryside to the mausoleums of two of the most powerful emperors in Vietnam's history. Continue to the Imperial Citadel where the influence and power of the once-mighty Nguyen dynasty is revealed
Overnight in Hue
This morning begins with a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River to Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and ponds. After lunch, an afternoon flight takes you to the capital city, Hanoi
Overnight in Hanoi.
Today's tour of Hanoi provides an in-depth look in to the history and culture of the city. Visit the house and mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the country's oldest university - the Temple of Literature - and the lakeside Tran Quoc Pagoda. A chauffered ride though the city's Old Quarter is an invigorating way to explore the dozens of small streets and lively shopfronts in this area before ending this afternoon at one of the dozens of museums in the area.
Overnight in Hanoi.
A wonderful day as we drive out to Halong Bay, a stunning area of green steep sided islands dotted around the turquoise sea. We have the chance to explore some huge limestone caves and spend the night gazing at the stars from the deck of our Halong Bay cruiser!
Continue our boat trip in the morning before returning to Hanoi where we spend two nights at our hotel.
Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings, silk…) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure.
Includes of:
Domestic flight tickets: Phnompenh – Siem Reap; Saigon – Danang; Hue – Hanoi + Airport tax
A/C transfer, join bus for Halong bay trip
Accommodation: based on twin/double share
Meals as indicated
English speaking guide
Entrance fees.
Excludes of:
International flight ticket: Siem Reap - Saigon
Cambodia Visa
Travel insurance
Meals not indicated on itinerary
Other personal expenses
Tips & gratuities.
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