Vietnam & Cambodia Inspiration

Chao Ban! Welcome to Hanoi, we meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam (depending on what time you arrive). Note: Check-in time is after 14:00

Inclusion: Transfer, guide and hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel and departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00AM in a shared van (about 4 hours) from your hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore the magic BaiTu Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. Relax at our secluded island-beach or explore by kayak. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner.

Inclusion:Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, kayak, boat / junk, all meals, permits.

Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay. Lunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Hit the road, stopping for a water puppet show at a traditional Vietnamese village before arriving back to Hanoi around 5:30 PM.

Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi

Inclusion:Transfers, guide on boat, entrance fee, boat/junk, breakfast, lunch and hotel

Have breakfast at your hotel then more time to visit Hanoi or shopping until we transfer to Noi Bai airport for noon flight to Da Nang. On arrival in Danang, our guide picks up and transfers to your hotel in Hoian. Check in and free at your leisure to relax. Stay overnight in Hoian.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide pick up, breakfast, hotel.

In the morning at 8:00AM, you will make a visiting to My Son Holly land to learn more of Champa culture and tower. Here is the chance for you to enjoy traditional music show. The driver takes you back HoiAn and make a boat trip along Thu Bon river to visit Thanh Ha ceramic village. You have chance to try to make a product under the guidance of workshop owner. The boat takes you back Hoi An ancient town. Have lunch at restaurant.

This afternoon you will make a walking around old streets to discover the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses and the local market… Hoi An is an ideal for shopping and making tailor with reasonable price. Drop off at your hotel in Hoi An.

Inclusion:Transport, guide, local boat, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport in Da Nang for an early morning flight to HCM City. Touch down then transfer and check-in to your hotel before our city tour of bustling HCM City.

Lunch at your own then around 13:00 our tour guide will take you to Cu Chi tunnel (2 hour driving time from Ho Chi Minh City). See what life waslike for the guerrilla warriors who lived and fought underground during the war. Crawl through 50 m of the 200 km tunnel system below. This morning will also see a visit to a rice paper workshop. Back your hotel around 5:30PM. Stay overnight in HCM City.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, breakfast, entrance fee, hotel.

Depart HCM City at 8:00 AM from your hotel. Head south to Cai Be. Upon arrival, board a boat for a journey through the Mekong floating market. See how river life goes on here and watch the trading between merchant ships and local farmers. Lively and exciting. Cruise through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Back on the bus for our trip to Can ThoArrive in Can Tho around 5:30 PM, check in and stay overnight in CanTho.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, local boat, seasonal fruit, lunch and hotel.

An early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floatingmarkets, then we have some distance to cover.First a cruise, then a walk on a quiet country roadtaking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals. Learn about their dailylife. In the afternoon we head back to HCM City at your hotel around 5:30 PM.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, local boat, breakfast, hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel then be free to relax until airport transfer time. Our driver and tour guide will take you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Arrival in Siem Reap greeted by your local guide. Transfer to your hotel, check in, then journey to the mother of all temples: Angkor Watt. 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. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at the Angkor complex.

6:30 PM welcome dinner and Apsara Dance show at a local restaurant. Back to hotel to catch up on some rest in preparation for tomorrow.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, dinner, hotel.

Today at 8:30 AM we hop on our bikes to explore the Angkor’s World Heritage and splendid temples.

You visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom, Angkor Thom, South Gate, Bayon Temple, and Baphuon Temple. Also included today are visits to the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

We then continue on to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Bear witness to some of the measures being taken to preserve the temple while at the same time allowing nature reclaims the area.

Enjoy our one hour foot massage before transfer back to your hotel at around 6:30 PM.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, one hour foot massage, breakfast, hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel then 8:00 AM we start the day with a visit to BanteaySrei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its small stature, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of its decorative carvings. Next is BanteaySamre’srose-coloured sandstone walls decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs.

Finally, we visit Artisan d’Angkor and a local silk farm. Tour of the classes and workshops to get a glimpse into the unique vocational training programs teaching young artists the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. Then we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!

Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast.

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Tour guide: English speaking guides (on sites)

Closed sites: Some sites might be closed during the time you visit Vietnam (e.g. the HCM mausoleum in Hanoi is closed on Mondays and Fridays). Please consult with your travel agent if you want to have further information concerning this issue.

Hotel: We use 3 star standardhotels, twin shared room (s). Upgrade is available on request. Check – in: 14:00; out: 12:00 noon. Early check in if it is subject to availability.

Ha Long Bay: Shared minivan and middle range junk. Twin shared cabin aboard the boat. Upgrade is available at your request.

Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.

Meals: Vietnam foods and seafood’s. If you have any allergies, special requests or if you are on a special diet please let us know. We will arrange it for you in advance.

What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect repellent, flashlights, good sport shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags and a cable lock for your bags is recommended.

This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was accurate at the time of writing.