We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and Cambodia
Hi Kim Dung,
We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and Cambodia. We loved each day of our trip. The guides were all very informative and made the trip so enjoyable. We felt very well cared for.
We loved all of our hotels. We thought the trip was so well organized and flowed so smoothly. Thank you again for all your help in planning this memorable vacation. I look forward to recommending your services to my friends. And of course we will contact you to plan our next trip to Thailand and Laos and some other parts of Vietnam we didn't have time to see. Maybe in 2 -3 years we will make it back to Asia.
All the best,
Pam Paro
Indochina highlights - 15 days from Hanoi
Hanoi – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – My Son - Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta –Siem Reap
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: 02-Aug Hanoi Arrival
Meals: None
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Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city of lakes, shaded streets and verdant public parks. Come to Hanoi, you will have a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage with the Old Quarter, prominent delicious Vietnamese cuisine as well as other interesting spots.
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check –in, you are free to stroll around the city and catch a first glimpse of this peaceful city. Overnight in Hanoi
International flights details: TG560 BANGKOK, THAILAND (BKK) 7:45 AM HANOI VN (HAN) 9:35 AM
Hotel: Hanoi Metropole legend / Premium (Opera Wing) /
Day 02: 03-Aug Hanoi City tour
Meals: B
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Today we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.
Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel: Hanoi Metropole legend / Premium (Opera Wing) /
Day 03: 04-Aug Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise
Meals: B, L, D
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Morning drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. Upon arrival, joining deluxe traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset. Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.
Overnight on board.
Boat: Indochina Sails / Superior
Day 04: 05-Aug Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Hue
Meals: B, L or Brunch
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Get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea. We depart for a visit to the splendid Sung Sot grotto and a quick glimpse of a nearby fishing village. Enjoy another seafood lunch on board while cruising back through Halong bay to the pier. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for evening flight to Hue (Depart: 20:10 Arrive: 21:20 (HAN HUI) VN 1545), evening free at leisure in Hue. Overnight in Hue.
Hotel: Saigon Morin / Colonial Deluxe
Day 05: 06-Aug Hue city tour
Meals: B
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In the morning, we take a beautiful boat trip on “Perfume River” to visit the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda, Forbidden Purple City as well as two of the most impressive tombs of the Nguyen emperors, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue.
Hotel: Saigon Morin / Colonial Deluxe
Day 06: 07-Aug Hue - Hoi An
Meals: B
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In the morning, we transfer you to Hoian, Visit Marble Mountain and Cham Museum on the way. Overnight in Hoi An
Hotel: Life Heritage Resort / Superior garden view
Day 07: 08-Aug Hoi An
Meals: B
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Transfer from Hoi An to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.
Drive back to Hoi An, free to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Hotel: Life Heritage Resort / Superior garden view
Day 08: 09-Aug Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: B
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At 08:30 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city (VN1311 09AUG Q DADSGN HK4 1030 1140). Met upon your arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will do the city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, visiting to Reunification Palace, the Thien Hau pagoda and the environment of Ben Thanh market. Tour ended at about 5 pm, we come back to our hotel for night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hotel : Asian Intercontinental Saigon / Deluxe (Next door rooms, high floor, 01 King size bed + 02 twin bed rooms) /
Day 09: 10-Aug Ho Chi Minh - Mekong (Can Tho)
Meals: B
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At 8 hours, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to My Tho. Around 9h30, arriving in My Tho, you will enjoy different type of boat trip (motorized boat trip, rowing boat trip) to islands where you can visit local houses, see how they make delicious coconut caramels and enjoy lunch. You will also stop over the Unicorn Island for a traditional music performance, “cai luong” by local people. Enjoy some tropical fruit here. Especially, you will have a chance to be on horse-drawn carriage or local transport “Xe loi” (nowadays, it is often seen on movies).
In the afternoon, you will take a drive to Can Tho City, across Vinh Long, My Thuan Suspension Bridge and cross the Hau River by ferry. Upon arrival, you check in the hotel and relax after a long journey. Overnight in Can Tho.
Hotel: Victoria / Superior à Upgrade to Deluxe
Day 10: 11-Aug Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: B
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Today, you will get up very early for breakfast so that we will be on time to catch amazing scene of Cai Rang Floating Market. The guide will pick you up at 6:30 hours, check out and transfer you to the boat quay. Now you start a cruise to the floating markets. At 7:30 hours, arrive at Cai Rang floating market, you will take slow running for nice pictures. We will stop for a while and you can buy some fruit or contact with local people. Leaving the market, you will take another boat trip along the river bank and cannels to see how people there live, visit another orchard for relaxation. After that, you will boat to big river and have lunch at a floating restaurant docking at Can Tho River. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will have a transfer back to Saigon for your overnight there. Overnight in Saigon.
Hotel : Asian Intercontinental Saigon / Deluxe /
Day 11: 12-Aug Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap
Meals: B
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You are free until we come to pick up you to your flight to Siem Reap (VN811 1135-1235). Upon arrival Siem Reap airport, welcome by local english speaking guide and transfer to check in hotel, free leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap
Hotel: Sokha Angkor Hotel / City view
Day 12: 13-Aug Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Visiting
Meals: B
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Breakfast at hotel, in the morning departure to visit the South gate of Angkor Thom, this royal city was first built under the reign of udayadityavarman II in the 11th century The famous Bayon temple - this temple mountain built by Jayavarman VII is situated in the centre of the city of Angkor Thom, Baphoun - this temple built by Udayadityavarman II was the most poorly constructed of all the temples in Angkor. Phimeanakas 0 this temple constructed late 10th - early 11th century by Jayavarman V. Elephants and Leper King terraces. afternoon continue to visit one of 7 wonders of the world "Angkor Wat temple "early - mid 12th century by King Soryavarman II, the temple is one of the largest monuments to religion ever built and is truly one the wonders of the world and then watching sunset view from the top of Bakheng hill.
Hotel: Sokha Angkor Hotel / City view
Day 13: 14-Aug Siem Reap - Saigon
Meals: B
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Breakfast at hotel, excursion on the Tonle Sap lake, visit the floating village, mangrove forest, fresh fish exhibition and the activities of people's daily lives and visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chanties Ecole, the finest Authentic Khmer arts and Crafts, transfer to Int'l airport for departure to Saigon(VN3820 14AUG REPSGN 1745 1845 ). Pick up upon arrival. Overnight in Saigon.
Hotel : Asian Intercontinental Saigon / Deluxe /
Day 14: 15-Aug Ho Chi Minh – Cao Dai - Cu Chi tunnels - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: B
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Excursion to Tay Ninh, the head quarter of Cao Dai sect founded in 1923. Visit the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic Midday Mass ceremony when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, Christianism and Islamism. Continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerillas. The tunnels, virtually beneath the US bases for surprise attacks, contained hospitals, accommodation, schools and were used as a military base for Vietnam Communist Army in the US-Vietnam war.
Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Afternoon free at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Hotel : First hotel / Deluxe connection room (01 Double + 01 Twin)
Day 15: 16-Aug Saigon departure
Meals: B (box breakfast should be prepare in advance)
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Early morning (around 02:30 or 03:00 – our guide will inform you the exact time) transfer to the airport for your flight home.
International flight back home: Thu, 16AUG12 UA78 HO CHI MINH CITY/ SAIGON VN
(SGN) 5:30 AM HONG KONG (HKG) 9:05 AM
