Vietnam & Cambodia

March 30th - April 10th

10 nights with air from LAX - $2,239

Come join us for this fabulous trip covering the highlights of Vietnam and Ankor Wat in Cambodia. This incredible itinerary features visits to most of the significant destinations with daily tours, an overnight cruise on Halong Bay, 19 meals, entrance fees, all air and more!

Saigon – Cu Chi – Hoian – Hue – Halong – Angkor Wat - Siem Reap 

 

Day 1                                       

Saigon arrival (D)  

Includes:

Transport

Hotel in Saigon

English speaking guide

Meals: Dinner

 

Am: Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon you will be taken to the Lavender Hotel to relax.  

Have welcome dinner and overnight at hotel in Saigon.

 

Day 2                                        

Saigon city tour – Cu Chi tunnels (B,L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Saigon

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

AM: You will be picked up to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. You will try one of the tunnels that Vietnamese soldiers hid in the past. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti - American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

After lunch, we'll have a city tour including Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office, War Remnant Museum. Free to shopping at Ben Thanh Market.

Dinner at the restaurant.

 

Day 3

Saigon – Danang – Hoian (B,L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Hoian

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: Saigon – Danang

 

 

After breakfast at hotel take a flight to Danang at 09:00. Welcomed and transfer to hotel in Hoian for check-in and relax on Cua Dai beach.

Lunch and dinner in the restaurant.

PM: Discover Hoian historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market  and the workshop of traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town. Past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past

Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

 

Day 4

Hoian - Hue (B, L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Hue

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

AM: Free to swim at Cua Dai Beach.

PM: Tranfer to Hue. On the way stop to visit Cham Museum, Hai Van Pass and Lang Co beach. Have lunch in the restaurant.

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 5

Hue city tour - Hanoi (B,L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Hanoi

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: Hue - Hanoi

Visit Royal Citadel, which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th , then visit Khai Dinh Tomb.

Have lunch in the restaurant.

We embark on a boat for cruise up stream on the Perfume River which will give us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. Upon leaving this symbol of Hue we continue navigating to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Then take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies

Take flight at 19:50 to Hanoi.

 

Day 6

Hanoi city tour (B, L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Hanoi

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Hochiminh Complex for visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh Museum and One pillar pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi.

PM: Visit ethnological museum then have cyclo in the old quarter and visit Dong Xuan market, enjoy water puppet show in the afternoon.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

 

Day 7

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L,D)

Include:

Transport

Cruise in Halong

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

08:00 Depart for Halong bay.

11.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

11.45 – 12.00 Transfer to cruise ship

12.00 Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins

12.15 Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence

13.00 – 14.30 Asian Lunch Buffet

14.30 Arrive at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) – explore most famous grotto

15.45 Transfer to cruise ship

16.30 Arrive at Cua Van Fishing Village – experience life of local people

17.15 Continue cruise through Halong Bay

18.00 Arrive at Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight

19.00 – 20.30 Asian Dinner Buffet

21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music – enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’

21.00 Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

Click here to visit our cruise ship website

 

Day 8

Halong - Hanoi – Siem Reap (Brunch)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Siem Reap

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Brunch

Flight: Hanoi – Siem Reap

 

06.00 Tai Chi session on Sundeck

06.00 – 08.00 Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services

07.00 – 08.30 International Breakfast Buffet

08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay

09.00 Check-out cabins and settle bills

10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

10.45 Transfer from cruise ship

Arive Hanoi to have lunch.

Free and transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

 

Day 9

Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Siem Reap

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

 In the early morning, we enjoy our time with sunrise at Angkor Wat, then start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor\'s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries.

 

In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretches over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening we view the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill .

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap. 

Day 10

Siem Reap Tour (B, L)

Include:

Transport

Hotel in Siem Reap

English speaking guide

Entrance fee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

This morning, we start our tour to Rolous Group temples including the 9th-century-erected Preah Ko temple, Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Rolous group temples, and the four-brick-tower temple of Lo Lei. After the lunch break, we will head to Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddist temple with four concentric walls; Srah Srang (Royal Bath); especially to Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally charming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings. Next, we move to just east of Ankor Thom where stand the Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda that seem to be known as the twin temple, and to Takeo, the only temple never completed and yet one among the finest.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

 

Day 11

Departure (B, )

Include:

Transport to airport

Departure. Our tour guide and driver will pick you at hotel and transfer to Airport for the flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival at International Airport, we will connect the flight back home.

 Departure from Siem Reap

   

OUR INTERNATIONAL AIR:

CHINA AIR
30MAR    LAX  TPE 1210A 0540A    Checking in the evening of March 29th
31MAR    TPE 
SGN 0730A 1005A   
 
10APR   
PNH  TPE 1100A 0320P     
10APR    TPE  LAX 0440P 0105P
 
 

INCLUDES:

  • Round trip international air from LAX (other gateways are always an option but may cost slightly more).
  • All domestic air and flight to Cambodia (3 flights)
  • 10-nights accommodations (double occ.)
  • All ground transportation
  • 19 meals
  • All tours with entrance fees
  • English speaking guides

 DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Departure taxes or any fuel surcharge (running $170 at the time of this posting)
  • Visa fee ($25)

 HOTELS: Click on hotel name for reviews on Tripadvisor.com

Destinations

Hotel name

Ho Chi Minh

Lavender hotel 3*

Hoian

Hoi An Beach Resort 4*

Hue

Asia hotel 3*

Hanoi

Hanoi Luxor hotel 3*

Halong

Star Victory Cruise  4*

Siem Reap

Angkor Holiday hotel 3*

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