Welcome to Viet Nam and Combodia - stunning countries with marvellous landscape that each one has to visit once in life. Starting in Siem Reap City, tourists would discover the country’s bustling capital and its historic monuments before heading for a visit to Vietnam and all its tropical delights. Deciding to spend nearly 14 days in Cambodia and Viet Nam will give you an insight overview of all highlights and traditions that nature gives these countries, and to answer the question that Why Viet Nam and Cambodia is such a popular travel destination. Welcome to this tour, where you can not only distil the countries’s finest moments but also have plenty of time for hidden treats and quiet surprises.
DAY 1: Siem Reap City, Cambodia
Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Meet and greet on arrival at Siem Reap International Airport city.
Upon arrival, you will be Privately transferred to hotel in the city. Check-in the hotel, free at leisure for the remainder of the day. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: in Siem Reap city
DAY 2: Ta Prohm & Angkor Thom Temple
After breakfast and today you will enjoy a full day to take an comprehensive exploration of the majestic temples and sites of the Small Circuit of Angkor Archaeological Park. You’ll visit first to the Ta Prohm, one of the Angkor complex’s most atmospheric temples. Built during the 12th and 13th centuries, Ta Prohm has been left largely as it was found. Overgrown by trees and vines, Ta Prohm is a moving sight as it crumbles gracefully back into the jungle that is reclaiming it.
Next is tour of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire. The impressive entrance through the South Gate, carved with elephants and four giant faces, will no doubt leave an indelible impression. Stroll through this ancient city surrounded by 8-meter-high walls that create a perfect-square periphery. The highlight of the Small Circuit is the Bayon temple – a masterpiece of 12th century Khmer craftsmanship. Its 54 towers represent the 54 provinces of the Khmer empire, as well as magnificent bas-reliefs at the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants. You’ll have a chance to escape from the midday heat and relax at your hotel, perhaps taking a dip in the pool. The rest of the afternoon will be free to spend at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in Siem Reap city
DAY 3: Sunrise Over Angkor Wat & Countryside Sunset
Rising at the crack of dawn, we journey out to visit the Cambodia’s iconic image, and one of the most mystical temples, Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century and it is believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. We stay at Angkor Wat to enjoy a picnic breakfast. As the crowds return to their hotels, we venture into Angkor Wat to enjoy its magnificence in peace and quiet, beginning at the bas-reliefs that tell of tales from Hindu mythology and of the glories of the Khmer empire. Back to the hotel to relax for the rest of morning. In afternoon, we will take a spectacular experience to visit the village and watch the beautiful sunset over the fields. This tour will bring you on countryside roads around Siem Reap where we will visit peaceful and colorful pagodas. We will take small roads through rice paddy, lotus flowers fields and cross authentic Cambodian villages. We will finish the day capturing sunset, away from the crowd, before going back to town. Evening is free. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in Siem Reap city
DAY 4: Siem Reap, Fly to Danang City (Hoi An)
Breakfast and you will spend your morning at leisure. In late afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to take a scheduled flight to Danang City. Meet and greet upon arrival by a local representative and you will be transferred on a private vehicle to Hoi An city (40 km). Checking into your accommodation and the remainder of the day will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hoi An city
DAY 5: Cooking Class at Vy’s Market & Hoi An Ancient Town
In the morning, you will enjoy a boat trip from “Vy’s Market Restaurant” to Hoi An’s colourful central
market. Tour of the market with an English speaking guide followed by an interesting and informative tour of Vy’s Market Restaurant, watching live cooking demonstrations with actual involvement and many food tastings. After two hour hands-on cooking class you will enjoy your lunch there. After lunc h, you will enjoy a guided walking tour to visit Hoi An town, going through the Old Quarters to see the town’s landmarks of Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien Temple and then we take a river trip and you will enjoy the scenery along the Thu Bon River and the general view of Hoi An Ancient Town. It transforms itself at night, when many of the shops hang lanterns outside. We will transfer you back to the town and rest of time at your own leisure. Hoi An is well know for souvenir shopping with great prices and also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to get a cloth tailor made to measure, this is the time to do it. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation in Hoi An city
DAY 6: Hoi An – Danang, Fly to Hanoi city
Breakfast and you will be transferred to Danang Airport to take a scheduled flight to Hanoi city (VN0164 at 13:40 – 15:05 pm). You will be met and greeted by a local representative upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi city. Privately transferred to the hotel in the city centre Checking into your accommodation and remainder of the day is spent relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hanoi city
DAY 7: Hanoi City Orientation
Breakfast is followed by a comprehensive city orientation which you will have a chance to get closer to see ochre-coloured colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. You will explore the city’s historic landmarks and sights. The moring tour is spent with a visit to see the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilt where his belongings are on display and next is to visit One Pillar Pagoda – a historic Buddhist temple which was originally built in the 11st century and now is one of iconic temple of Hanoi city. Just a short distant drive will take you to visit the Temple of Literature which is made up of five temples and peaceful courtyards within one complex and parts date back to the 11th Century. After a lunch break, you will then enjoy a visit Hoa Lo prison – South East Asia’s top 5 macabre destinations which was used by the French colonists in French Indochina for Vietnamese political prisoners, and later it was nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) that housed American prisoners of war — invited memories of a long and bitter war. After the tour, you will enjoy water puppetry show, and then you will be transferred back to your hotel. Evening is free. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in Hanoi city
DAY 8: Hanoi – Sapa by Car
Breakfast at hotel and spend your morning at leisure. Next, proceed to Sapa. After 5-hour drive you will you to Sapa. Sapa is a small market town perched on a plateau in the Hoang Lien Son Moun tain range, surrounded by amazing rice paddie terraces and facing the peak on the Indochina’s highest peak Mt. Fansipan with height of 3143m above the sea level. The town was built by the French colonials in the 1930s. There, you will still find colonial buildings dotted in the pine trees. Sapa derives its character from the surrounding minority villages and spectacular scenery. Checking into your accommodation at our hand-picked hotel. The remainder of the day will be spent relaxing. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in Sapa town
DAY 9: Sapa Village Trek – Ta Phin Village – Topas River Lodge
Breakfast and followed by a full day tour to explore the villages. The trip’s first stop is at Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages which are set in the Muong Hoa Valley, home to Black H’mong and Dzay hill tribal communities. Explore the village on foot, meet the friendly local people and learn about their colorful culture and lifestyle in the countryside. Lunch at a local family and you will depart from Ta Van village. After touring the village, car will pick you up at the main road and drive to Thanh Kim where you will check into your accommodation at the Topas Ecolodge. Topas Ecolodge is the only one of its kind in Vietnam and has an unrivalled, perfect location – situated atop two cone formed hills, set deep in the spectacular Sapa valley of northern Vietnam. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can book a special traditional Red Dao herbal bath or massage at the spa, sip a cocktail by the infinity pool or go for a walk to explore the beautiful surrounding area. You will spend the night in your own private bungalow with a spectacular view of the valley and towering mountains. Overnight at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Accommodation: in Topas Ecolodge
DAY 10: Sapa – Hanoi by car
Breakfast and you will spend the morning free at leisure to enjoy the resort benefits, or visiting the Nam Cang village of Red Dzao ethnic minorities nearby and after lunch time, the vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi. Checking into your hotel again and remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hanoi city
DAY 11: At leisure – Hanoi City
Breakfast and you will spend your day at leisure and you will make your own exploration to the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: in Hanoi city
DAY 12: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Our vehicle and driver will pick up guests from hotel and drive to Halong International Cruise Port in Halong City.
There, tourists will have cruise experience. Some typical cruises can be mentioned as: Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Dragon Legend Cruise,… Then, a splendid lunch is served at Restaurant while the cruise travelling across primitive Lan Ha Bay. The bay has hundreds of islands and islets, making it a wonderful background for guests to look at while dining. Arrive at Sang Cave by kayaking or rowing boat as the path towards the cave is 70m long of water. On the way, guests will be amazed by sparkling karst arcs through sunlight. Afterwards, guests are invited to enter Ech Lagoon, an extremely serene and emerald spot to kayak and swim. It’ll be a wonderful chance to immerse in one of the most remote parts of Lan Ha Bay. The shape of this lagoon looks like a giant frog resting, hence it explains the name “Ao Ech” in Vietnamese. Visitors will return to the cruise to relax and admire the sunset on the sundeck – which is one of the moments that shouldn’t be missed out.
DAY 13: Halong Bay – Hanoi
After waking up and you will begin a new day with a Tai Chi session while welcoming magnificent sunrise. Guests will explore Lan Ha Bay by catamaran to more remote destinations, which is the refreshing and peaceful beauty of the Bay.
Then in the afternoon, you will be driven back to Hanoi city and our driver will drop you off at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Brunch
Accommodation: in Hanoi city
DAY 14: Depart Hanoi/Home
Breakfast and you will spend your day at leisure until we will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport to connect your outbound flight depart to next destination. Your trip now concludes, leaving you with memory of Vietnam. Goodbye and See You Again.
Meals: Breakfast
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- Private car or minibus pickup and drop off at the airport.
- Transport: Boat, private minibus
- Entrance fees on tour program
- Flight ticket from Hanoi to Hue & Danang to Ho Chi Minh City.
- 14 Nights at 4* Stars hotels
- 1 Night on Luxury Peony Cruise or Similar cruises
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- Visa to Vietnam
- Early check in and late check out
- Meals are not mentioned on tour program
- Drinks and personal expenses
