If you don’t have much time to travel both Vietnam and Cambodia, we highly recommend this itinerary for you. Within just 8 days, you will visit the most attractive and impressive scenic spots in Cambodia and Vietnam.
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh & Angkor Wat Tour Adventure
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
- Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Private cabin on sharing cruise in Ha Long bay
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- SIC tour to Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta & Angkor Complex
- Waters during tour day
- Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam, Cambodia
Exclusions
- Visa Approval letter/Visa stamping fee / Fast track
- Any flight does not mention and international tax
- Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses, and others
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
Tour Plan
Upon arrival, the local driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Free at leisure rest of day. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel
Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.
Around 8:00 am: You will be picked up from the hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay.
Around 10:30: You will stop over for a short break on the way to Halong Bay.
Around 12:30 - 16:30: You will arrive in Tuan Chau Harbor, where you will get on the boat and have an amazing cruise on the bay.
Here, you will be served a welcome drink.
Then, you will have time for lunch featuring a Vietnamese Set Menu.
Then, you will pay a visit to Thien Cung Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
After that, you will have a relaxing time enjoying afternoon tea on the cruise or kayaking.
Then, you will disembark to get on the shuttle bus back to Hanoi.
Around 18:00: You will have a short stop to stretch your legs.
Finally, you will arrive back at your hotel at 8.30.p.m.
Have breakfast at the hotel. A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in the 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit to Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in the 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Lunch at a local restaurant. Late afternoon back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out the hotel. This morning, we transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City – the most hectic and business city of Vietnam. Upon arrival, pick up by our local guide from the airport and transfer to the city center to check-in the hotel.
In the afternoon, begin our city tour at the Reunification Palace. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975, signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Continue to the harrowing War Remnants Museum, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam- American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes, and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque Notredame Cathedral (outside due to construction) and the Central Post Office. Overnight in Saigon.
Have breakfast at the hotel. Picked up at the hotel and join SIC tour to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper,… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that, you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people through the small cannels with water coconut trees to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. After that enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil road of the village. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your light lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with a stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. Drop off at your hotel and overnight in HCMC.
Have breakfast at hotel and check out. Transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Located 60km from Saigon, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km 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 & 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. Return to Saigon.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, pick up by our local tour guide from the airport and transfer to check in hotel. At leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, 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. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, 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 visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia's ancient temple, 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 by the 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.
Breakfast at hotel and check out. You are free until transfer to airport for departure flight.
Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00. Late check out is not included.
Meeting / Pickup
What to Bring
Valid passport (Must be 06 months before departure date)
Hat, shoes, sun glasses and sunscreen
Please Note
The pickup and drop off is available for hotels in the city center only. Other locations are subject to availability and will incur the supplement surcharge.
Kindly present at the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to the pickup time.
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals are local Vietnamese only. Guests should provide us with any special food preferences, allergies, or dietary requirements at least 3 days prior to the departure date.
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