Vietnam & Cambodia holiday 16 days from Ho Chi Minh

26, March, 2016

Vietnam & Cambodia holiday 16 days from Ho Chi Minh

 DESTINATIONS: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP – HOIAN – HANOI – HALONG BAY 

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DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL / G
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Welcomed at Tan Son Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh) by our experienced English speaking guide and driver and listen to a brief introduction about your beautiful Vietnam tour when we are on the way to hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Accommodation: Sunland Hotel / Deluxe

DAY 2: CU CHI TUNNELS - HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR / B / G
After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide and drive will transfer you to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days.

In the afternoon, we invite your family to visit Ho Chi Minh city tour including 
+ Ben Thanh Market - a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! There are several interesting sights in HCMC. 
+ The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled 'Requiem' which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts. 
+ The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end. 
+ Notre Dame Cathedral which was built between 1877 and 1883 and the stone used to create it was exported in its entirety from France . 
+ Central Post Office
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Accommodation: Sunland Hotel / Deluxe

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - CAN THO / B / L / G
Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours.

On arrival, we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and take a rowing boat in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in a Can Tho hotel.

Accommodation: Iris hotel / Deluxe

DAY 4: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - HO CHI MINH - FLIGHT TO PHNOM PENH / B / L / G
Flight: VN 3853 Cambodia Angkor Air 18:20 19:15 
In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Around noon, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh to get the flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival Phnom Penh, our tour guide there will welcome and transfer your family to hotel for check in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Accommodation: Frangipani Royal Palace / Deluxe

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR / B / L / G
This morning after breakfast at the hotel we visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda: the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Then we continue to National Museum and continue to Wat Phnom - the birthplace of the capital, and visit Toul Sleng, a high school (prior 1975), which was converted into the S-21 prison and interrogation facility by the Khmer Rouge when they came to power (1975-1979). Overnight in Phnom Penh

Accommodation: Frangipani Royal Palace / Deluxe

DAY 6: PHNOM PENH - DRIVE TO SIEM REAP / B / G
After Breakfast at the hotel, our guide and driver will pick up you and leave from PhnomPenh for Siem Reap. We will have a short stop at Skun market which is famous for their spider food. Continue to reach Kampong Thom province and visit Sambo Prei Kuk , Sambor Prei Kuk is the setting of the most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments anywhere in Cambodia. There are more than 100 small temples, scattered through the forest. Originally called Isanapura, Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of the Kingdom of Chenla during the reign of the early-7th century king Isanavarman. Before arrival at Siem Reap, visit Kompong Kdei to see an old bridge of the Angkorean Era, and On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: Somadevi Angkor hotel / Superior

DAY 7: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TOUR / B / L / G
Siem Reap is no doubt a surprise for your Indochina tours. Morning visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and Pimean Akas. 

Afternoon visit to the famous temple of Cambodia, Angkor Wat then continue to visit the Bakheng Hill temple with Sun Set included from the top of this hill. Overnight in Siem Reap

Accommodation: Somadevi Angkor hotel / Superior

DAY 8: SIEM REAP - BANTEAY SREI / B / L / G  
This morning after breakfast, we drive through the countryside to reach the magnificent Banteay Srei temple–the Citadel of women. This Hindu temple, dating back to the 10th century, has three central towers each decorated with superbly intricate carvings and reliefs of male and female divinities, Then on the way back, visit Banteay Samrer temple. Afternoon we going to explore the Grand circuit as Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta som and Mebon temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: Somadevi Angkor hotel / Superior

DAY 9: SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP LAKE - FLIGHT TO DANANG - TRANSFER TO HOIAN / B / G
Flight: VN 824 19:15 20:40
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we will enjoy Tonle Sap Lake, Asia’s largest inland lake also the biggest harvest fresh water fish in the world, which swells to ten times its normal size during the wet season; here we have a two-hours boat trip observing how local people go about their daily lives in the floating village, during the boat trip we stop to visit a bird garden and a fishing farm, and also see floating school and a local market will also prove a rewarding experience for today.

PM: transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival Danang, our private tour guide and driver in Danang will welcome and transfer your family to Hoian. Check in hotel and overnight in Hoian.

Accommodation: Hoian Beach resort / Grand Deluxe 

DAY 10, 11: HOIAN DAYS FREE ON BEACH / B
Days free at leisure and relax on the beach.

Accommodation: Hoian Beach resort / Grand Deluxe rooms 

DAY 12: HOIAN - DANANG - FLIGHT TO HANOI / B / G
Flight: VN 160 13:05 14:25 
Free time at leisure until our tour guide and driver come and transfer you to airport to take the flight to Hanoi
You will be welcomed upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) by our experienced English speaking tour guide and driver before transferring to your hotel for check-in. (check-in time: 14:00) If you have chance to stay in Hanoi at the weekend, it is worth to join the interesting night market near Hoan Kiem Lake, featured with walking streets, beautiful red lanterns, local street foods and Vietnamese styled souvenirs.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique / Studio Suite

DAY 13: HANOI CITY TOUR / B / L / G
08:30 After having breakfast at your hotel, take Hanoi half-day city tour covering the most famous tourist destinations of the Capital:
+ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - a large memorial to the national hero - President Ho Chi Minh who led the country to independence and reunification (Closes on Monday, Friday & from Sep – Nov for maintenance)
+ Ba Dinh Square – where Ho Chi Minh President read Vietnam Declaration of Independence
+One Pillar Pagoda - Symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower rising from a square- shaped pond
+ Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam
12:00 We have lunch in local restaurant 
13:30 Transfer to the Museum of Ethnology where offering an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam. It introduces Vietnamese traditional ways of life from religious events to the symbolic rituals as well as displays a variety of Vietnamese homes as full-scale replicas outside.
16:00 We enjoy the Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

Get back to hotel for relax and overnight in Hanoi

Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique / Studio Suite 

DAY 14: HANOI - HALONG BAY CRUISE / B / L / G
12:30 – 13:00 pm: Embark to Aphrodite vessel welcome drinks on the dining area, follows by Cruise Manager Safety Briefing.
13:30 – 14:30 pm : Lunch will be at the panoramic restaurant on the third deck.
15:00– 16:00 pm: Visit cave and explore the stalagmite & stalactite formation. (1 Hour Tour).
16:00 – 17:00 pm: Back onboard the Aphrodite vessel, you will have time to relax, enjoy the spa and massage service and/or the Happy Hour at the bar. The cruise will now head to the moorage area.
17:00 – 19:00 pm: Enjoy Happy Hour Promo (buy one gift one) (House Wine, Long Drinks, Beers, Soft drinks & Canned Juice).
19:30 – 21:00 pm Dinner served at the dining room. 
21:00 – onwards: Enjoy squid fishing or watch movie in dining area, relax time.

Accommodation: Aphrodite Cruise / Luxury Window 

DAY 15: HALONG BAY - HANOI / B / G
06:15 – 06:45 am: Begin the day mastering energy flows during a Tai Chi session, while the sun rises.
06:45 – 07:30 am: Light breakfast buffet (Continental Service).
07:30 – 08:30 am: Explore Cua Van Floating Village by local bamboo boat or kayaking. While onboard you can take advantage at leisure of our Spa, Beauty & Massage services. 
09:00 – 09:45 am: Regular check-out time (if you have any heavy luggage just put outside of your cabins & settle your bills at the reception counter).
09:45 – onwards: Full brunch buffet served while cruising back to main port.
10.30 am: Disembark Aphrodite vessel. Where our private tour guide and driver transfer you to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique / Studio Suite

DAY 16: HANOI DEPARTURE / B / G
Free time at leisure until our driver come to hotel and transfer you to Hanoi airport for your departure flight with the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam and with Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Vietnam Tour, goodbye and see you again!!!

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INCLUSION:
• Private transfer take care clients during the trip
• 02 international flights: Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh, Siem Reap - Danang (economy class of Cambodia Angkor Air and Vietnam airlines)
• 01 domestic flight: Danang – Hanoi (economy class of Vietnam airlines)
• English speaking tour guides
• All entrance fees as in the program
• Boat trips as indicated
• All meals as in the program
• Accommodation in double / twin shared room with daily breakfast
• Mineral water on touring
• Visa to Vietnam (Except stamp fee at the airport = usd $ 50 per person for multi visa entry)

EXCLUSION:
• Flight in Cambodia/ out Vietnam
• Other meals
• Visa to Cambodia = usd $ 30 per person
• Visa stamp fee = usd $ 25 per person
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Other drink
• Personal expenses
• Insurance
• Other not mentioned in the itinerary