Post date: Sep 23, 2015 2:43:06 AM
Travel from the ancient temples to bustling centres as you experience the incredible diversity of modern Cambodia and Vietnam. From the beautiful ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat to the seven wonder of the world with the awe-inspiring limestone karsts of Halong Bay to the blustling market at Benh Thanh, this trip is full of unforgettable experiences and gives a true insight into the culture and day to day life of these unique countries.
HIGHLIGHT:
Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh’s House, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple.
Halong Bay: Thien Cung Grotto, Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island.
Saigon: Cuchi tunnel, Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, War Museum, Reunification Palace, BenThanh Market.
My Tho - Mekong Delta: Vinh Trang pagoda, get on a boat trip up Mekong River, visit honey bee-farm, coconut candy workshop, enjoy traditional folk songs at local people house.
Phnom Penh: Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Central Market.
Siem Reap: visit floating and fishing village in Tonle Sap Great Lake, South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous bayon and baphuon temples, angkor wat temple, sunset at Bakheng Hill.
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL HANOI – VIA HO CHI MINH CITY (D)
Arrive Hanoi, meet our representative, our local guide will transfer you to Hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 2 : HANOI – HALONG (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we will visit to Ho Chi Minh’s House, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple , lunch at local restaurant then proceed to Halong. Dinner will be served at local restaurant. Overnight at Halong.
DAY 3 : HALONG BAY - HANOI– HO CHI MINH (B/L/-)
After breakfast, Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1994. Explore Thien Cung Grotto, round over Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island. Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board then proceed back to Hanoi for flight back to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival, our guide will pick the group up and bring them to local Restaurant for Dinner. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 4 : SAIGON CITY TOUR - SHOPPING – CU CHI (B/L/-)
After breakfast, then leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi tunnels where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American, return to Ho Chi Minh. Lunch at local restaurant, have a half day city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, Photo-stop at Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral - one of the most splendid and typical of the beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city, next Municipal Post Office - Saigon's French-style main post office to admire and take photos of its nice architecture that is one of the Ho Chi Minh City’s symbolizing images, continue to visit War Museum, Reunification Palace, lacquer ware factory, shopping at Saigon Square or BenThanh Market . Dinner at local Restaurant. Overnight in Hochiminh.
DAY 5: SAIGON – MY THO (B/L/-)
After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, visit to the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, continue to drive to pier and get on a boat trip up Mekong River stop at Thoi Son island to visit honey bee-farm, coconut candy workshop. Then taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional folk songs at local people house. Walk along the village to see the authentic life of the local and challenge your bargaining power at cottage handicraft shops. An adventurous sampan ride in palm shading creeks will be the next experience of the riverside region, for lunch sample the local delicacy, Elephant's Ear Fish at famous Mekong Rest Stop, back to Hochiminh. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH - PHNOM PENH BY TOURIST BUS (B/L/-)
After breakfast, transfer to Bus station to catch bus to Phnom Penh. Meet and welcome by our local guide upon arrival at bus station in Phnom Penh. Transfer to have lunch at local restaurant. Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Central Market. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 7: PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Siem Reap by tourist bus (314KM, 6-7hours). Meet and pick up by our guide upon arrival at bus station in Siem Reap. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit floating and fishing village in Tonle Sap Great Lake and artisan d’angkor (wood and stone carving). Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
DAY 8: SIEM REAP TOUR - DEPARTURE(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, full day angkor temples: South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous bayon and baphuon temples, terraces of elephant and leper king and jungle temple of ta prohm. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit world heritage of angkor wat temple and sunset at Bakheng Hill (Subject to space availability). Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to airport for night flight to MNL.
• Hotel twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast
• Transfer with private air-conditioned vehicle as itinerary
• English speaking tour guide
• Full board standard meals as per itinerary (B= Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner / Brunch)
• Drinking water everyday (2 bottles per pax per day)
• All entrance fees, excursions as per itinerary
• Cruise package 2D1N in Halong Bay
• Private boat in Mekong Delta ( both in Cai Be and Can Tho city )
• International / Domestic flights
• Visa fees (Philippines/ Indonesian / Malaysian no need visa to Vietnam & Cambodia)
• Tipping to local guide & driver
• Personal expenses (Drink, Porter, laundry, phone calls,..)
• Travel Insurance
• Others not mentioned nor specified above
• Surcharge for Christmas & New Year or National Holidays
+ Charge 50% of adult price for sharing room with parents without extra bed.
+ Charge 75% of adult price for sharing room with parents with extra bed.
+ Charge 100% of Adult price for TWN sharing room
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