15 DAYS – THE BEST OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

Arrival in Noi Bai airport in Hanoi. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel.
Around 08.00 AM Bus will meet you at hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay.
12.00 Meeting in TuanChau pier, Halong Bay,
12:30 - On arrival at the pier, you will board your Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by the professional and friendly crew.
13:00 - Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Cruise in very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you.
Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.
Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Kayaking & swimming
Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.
19:00 - Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.
20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Overnight on Halong cruise.

Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.
Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
Back to cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
Cooking class opened right on the cruise.
Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
Tour ends in TuanChau pier.
Transfer back to Hanoi and drop off at hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

AM: 7.45 – 8.15: Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam). Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at a local restaurant.

PM: After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters. and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. in the end, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration.
Transfer back hotel and relax until we transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang airport.
Arrival in Da Nang airport, pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Check in hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Morning, at 8.00, Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Sanctuary – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Moreover, you have chance to enjoy traditional music performed by Cham girls in their colorful uniforms.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel.
Today is your free time for relax and explore Hoi An town on your own.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time to go around for sight-seeing and shopping until we transfer to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon Ho Chi Minh airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon.

Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated 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 in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip.
Proceed to Can Tho City.
Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of region.
Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory. Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda – a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Breakfast at hotel.
Your free time until transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for your flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Upon Phnom Penh airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Morning, visit to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town. Visit the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. You then continue your visit at The notorious Choeung Ek Killing Field and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum afterward.

Choeung Ek Killing Fields, 15km southwest of Phnom Penh, is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979).
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.
Afternoon, transfer to Siem Reap by bus.
Upon Siem Reap, check in hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom. Continue your visit at Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor.Evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.Morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom. Continue your visit at Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Lunch at a local restaurant.Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor.Evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Morning, visit the National Museum at 7.30am. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle
Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.
Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school.
Continue your visit to Wat Thmei.
Enjoy lunch and spend your leisure time in Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel.
Your free time for relax until we transfer you to airport for flight back home.

End of the tour!