We would certainly recommend Vietnam, Cambodia
Hi Kim Dung,
Sorry we missed you the other day when we called into the office. I hope you are keeping well with another child on the way and all is well. I hope you opened the envelope that we left for you as there was a tip inside it for the work you did for us.
We really enjoyed our time at all the places and people are so friendly and the food was excellent. We would certainly recommend Vietnam, Cambodia to our friends and hope to travel that way again in the future.
Thanks, Rutherford.
TOUR NAME: INDOCHINA LUXURY TOUR ON JULY 2012 – 24 DAYS FROM HANOI
Destinations: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh – Hoi An – My Son – Hue – Dong Hoi – Phong Nha – Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Sapa – Halong
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04th July Siem Reap arrival
Pick up upon your arrival at the airport. Then we will spend the whole afternoon drive through the lovely countryside to visit Angkor Butterfly Center which is an interactive butterfly exhibit and features a live display of Cambodian butterflies. The exhibit consists of a netted tropical garden with hundreds of free-flying butterflies, all of which are native species to Cambodia. Then we will continue drive to visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, which many consider Bantaey Srei to be the prettiest temple was built with pink sand stone.
Free at leisure and overnight in Siem Reap.
Accommodation: Prince D’Angkor Hotel / Superior
05th July Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast at your hotel we continue our trip to: The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century) see the South Gate, Bayon Temple – unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru. The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas and The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers: The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology.
Enjoy foot massage 1 hour & walking at busy pub street where you can find many bars for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.
Accommodation: Prince D’Angkor Hotel / Superior
06th July Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake - Phauk Village - Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
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We will visit Tonle Sap floating village as school, crocodile and fish farm. You will find out about daily life of people on lake. The Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.
The Tonlé Sap is unusual for two reasons: its flow changes direction twice a year, and the portion that forms the lake expands and shrinks dramatically with the seasons. From November to May, Cambodia’s dry season, the Tonlé Sap drains into the Mekong River at Phnom Penh. However, when the year’s heavy rains begin in June, the Tonlé Sap backs up to form an enormous lake.
Visit Artisan d’angkor & silk farm, the place are in the Ministry of Education was constructed in 1992 and this place renowned woodworking, stone carving and polychrome training center and workshops. Free tour of the classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists in the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry.
Accommodation: Prince D’Angkor Hotel / Superior
07th July Siem Reap - Flight to Phnom Penh - City tour
Meals: Breakfast
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Free at leisure until we pick up and transfer to the airport for your short flight to Phnom Penh (PG 991 08:05 08:45).
Pick up upon your arrival and transfer to the city for whole day visiting the Killing Field and Toul Sleng Museum. In the afternoon, we will visit Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. Then take some more time to visit and shopping at Russian Market. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Accommodation: Villa Langka Hotel / Standard
08th July Phnom Penh - Speed boat to Chau Doc - Can Tho
Meals: Breakfast
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Do a morning tour to visit the Royal Palace. Then you are free at leisure until we pick you up and transfer to the pier for speed boat to Chau Doc. Upon your arrival in Chau Doc, pick up and transfer to Can Tho for overnight.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho / Superior
09th July Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast
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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.. Afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.
Accommodation: Kim Do Hotel / Premium Deluxe
10th July Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnels - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast
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Morning pick up from the hotel for Cu Chi Tunnels tour, en route to visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas 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. Afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh.
After lunch, visit the War Remnants or History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Kim Do Hotel / Premium Deluxe
11th July Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Danang - Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Nha Trang will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight with Vietnam airlines to the airport for the short flight to Danang (VN 1312 SGN 11:30 DAD 12:40). Pick up on arrival and transfer to Hoi An, one of the major trading centers of South East Asia in the 16th century, now a World Cultural Heritage Site, well-known for its ancient and remarkable architecture of mixed Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles. Check in and free at leisure. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.
Accommodation: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View
12th July Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit 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, end of your today's beautiful Vietnam Tour with visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.
Accommodation: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View
13th July Hoi An half day cooking class
Meals: Breakfast
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We start the day (8.15am) with a welcome drink at Hai Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town, Tel: 863210) – our meeting point.
Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.
Bring your swimsuit and after the cooking tour has finished relax and enjoy free use of our new 20 metre swimming pool.
Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.
Accommodation: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View
14th July Hoi An - Drive to Hue
Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, well-known for magnific architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and surrounding hills and one of the most popular cities for all the Vietnam Tours. En route we will stop to take photograph at Hai Van Pass, have a look at the famous Danang Beach and visit Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Upon arrival in Hue, check in hotel and overnight in Hue.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel / Deluxe city view
15th July Hue city tour
Meals: Breakfast
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Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Return to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hue hotel.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel / Deluxe city view
16th July Hue - Drive to Dong Hoi - Phong Nha tour
Meals: Breakfast
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Breakfast at the hotel then meet our local tour guide and have breakfast at local restaurant. Drive up north to Phong Nha. On the way stop to first visit to Truong Son cemetery in Quang Tri province, Vinh Moc underground tunnel – one of the most famous battle-field in Vietnam War, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, lying in the Demilitarized Zone of the Vietnam War. Continue to Dong Hoi where located Phong Nha cave. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Phong Nha at Sun Spa resort.
Accommodation: Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh / Deluxe Pool View
17th July Phong Nha Cave – Thien Duong Cave
Meals: Breakfast
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Morning drive to visit Hang Thien Duong (Paradise Cave) discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005, has the length of 31km, the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features Thien Duong Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. According to spelunkers, the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. There are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.
Then continue drive to Phong Nha for having lunch. Getting on boat and cruise along the river to Phong Nha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves. After on boat for 700m, a large dry passage is appear, then you can walk to discover the cave for 500m more. You will have a chance to explore the remain of Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside.
Transfer back to Sun Spa Resort for overnight.
Accommodation: Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh / Deluxe Pool View
18th July Dong Hoi - Flight to Hanoi – Night train to Sapa
Meals: Breakfast
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Free at leisure until we pick you up and transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi (VN 1590 VDH 10:50 HAN 12:30). Pick up upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. Then we will spend the whole afternoon to visit the museum of ethnology, the temple of literature, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son temple.
Before getting on the night train to Sapa, we will enjoy 45 minutes on cyclo & fantastic water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Victoria Train / Private cabin of 4 berths
19th July Sapa tour
Meals: Breakfast
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Arrive in the early morning in the border town of Lao Cai where it's a short transfer to Sapa (Vietnam's recommended tour). In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. It is here you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.
Take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, at about 9 am, we take the drive to the trekking point and trek down to Ma Tra village of the Black H'Mong people, the beautiful walk through the terraced rice filed and it is very interesting to experience the daily life of the locals when you stop for visit to one of the families. Picnic lunch on the way then we continue to Ta Phin village of the Red Dao people. Explore the village then private bus back to Sapa. Free at leisure and overnight in Sapa.
Accommodation: Victoria Sapa / Suite
20th July Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van hill tribe villages – Sapa
Meals: Breakfast
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Sapa - The Queen of the Mountains, overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides, Sapa Tour is gateway to another world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes and great choice for Vietnam Tours maker to arrange Vietnam Culture Tours, Vietnam Trekking Tours, Vietnam Homestay Tours... After breakfast, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours by driving to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in a Sapa hotel.
Accommodation: Victoria Sapa / Suite
21st July Bac Ha market – Night train back to Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
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The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Vietnam Tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets: Bac Ha market only opens on Sundays.
In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours.
Overnight on the train.
Accommodation: Victoria Train / Private cabin of 4 berths
22nd July Hanoi - Hoa Lu & Tam Coc – Hanoi
eals: Breakfast
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Pick up at Hanoi railway station in the early morning and transfer to a mini-hotel for having breakfast and taking short rest.
08h00 Transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, House on Stilt & One Pillar Pagoda.
Then depart for the 2-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Vietnam's first capital, Hoa Lu. Visit to the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel (most of which has since been destroyed) once covered an area of three square kilometers.
Continue to Tam Coc through stunning limestone karst valleys surrounded by picturesque fields and villages, along the way stop where you wish to take photographs. On arrival in Tam Coc have a Vietnamese lunch. After lunch, board your private sampan for a leisurely 2.5-hour cruise. As the boat gently slices through the water, notice the enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice fields. After the boat trip, take a leisure walk through rice fields to visit picturesque Thai Vi temple or drive to Bich Dong Pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain, dating to 1428 and comprising three structures: Ha, Trung, and Thuong Pagodas, in ascending order before returning to Hanoi by private car/bus.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: D’Maison Hotel / Deluxe
23rd July Hanoi - Halong - Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong bay. Welcome on board and set sail through Bai Tu Long bay while seafood lunch is served. Rest your eyes on the azure waters of this magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth, passing picturesque area around Mat Quy islet, Am islet. Mid-afternoon, get to Cua Van fishing village and enjoy a pleasant bamboo boat row to through the village with a museum and a school among floating homes. Visit Tien Ong cave then back on board to enjoy sunset cocktails and canapé. Dinner is served on board.
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise / Junior Suite
24th July Halong bay discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Boarding luxury day boat, the Halong Sunset to cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas, deep in Lan Ha bay. Take a light bike along the coast, through rain forest to Viet Hai village. Enjoy your lunch served on board while your guide explains more about Halong culture and its rich natural beauty. In the afternoon visit fishing villages and kayaking around Ho Ba Ham area before anchoring for the night.
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise / Junior Suite
25th July Halong bay – Hanoi – Moon Garden Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Start the day early to enjoy a Tai Chi class on top deck with an opportunity to admit the magnificent scenery of sunrise over the sea. After that, guests can choose to go to Soisim beach for swimming or join our chef for cooking demonstration to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine art. On the way back, take deep cruise into Bai Tu Long bay, passing Peal Farm, Phao Dai islet, Tam Cung cave, Hon Xep islet , Dau Moi temple, opportunity to cruise through famous L’Indochine movie site (subject to tide condition).
Enjoy buffet brunch on board before arrival to the dock.
Pick up at Halong wharf and transfer to Moon Garden Homestay in Hanoi.
Arrive at Moon Garden Home stay in Ky Son village in the afternoon. Welcome drink, you will be offered
some kind of local tisane. Then, it is all your free time to discover Moon garden home stay and Ky Son village
by yourself. While waiting for your steam bath to be prepared, you can enjoy your drink and taste some of the
local products such as maize, sweet potato, cassava, peanuts, depending on season.
18:00 Traditional, refreshing steam bath with fragrant herbs (Lemon grass, pomelo leaves, holy basil leaves).
19:30 Observe the evening Buddha worship.
20:30 Dinner; Then, enjoy your foot bath in warm water with ginger, salt and mugwort medicinal herbs before bedtime, which brings you a deeper sleep.
Accommodation: Moon Garden Homestay / Full House
26th Jul Moon Garden Homestay – Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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11:00 Cooking class
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Free time: You can make yourself at home relaxing on the hammock in our garden, taking pictures with
Vietnamese traditional cloths, fishing and chatting with people or further discovery of the Ky Son village and around until your departure time for coming back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: D’Maison Hotel / Deluxe
27th July Hanoi departure
Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Vietnam Holiday until Vivutravel's private guide will see you off at the airport 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 Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!
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SERVICES INCLUSIVE:
- Economy flight tickets: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh, Saigon – Danang, Dong Ha – Hanoi
- Hotel accommodation as program in one triple room
- Return train tickets: Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
- Private transportation in 16 seated van
- All entrance fees & boat trips to indicated sights
- English speaking guide (Except for free days)
- Visa on arrival to Vietnam (Except for stamping fee at the airport $25 usd per person )
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- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
