TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Catch a glimpse of modern Vietnam Seeing the business and financial hub of Vietnam, with a prominent history going back hundreds of years.
  • Experience local life and learn more about culture and locals’ lifestyle in Hanoi, Hoian,Ho Chi Minh city…
  • Exploring the best of Cambodia including the revered Angkor Wat temple, sightseeing of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
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ITINERARY

DAY 1 : HANOI ARRIVAL

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2 : HANOI CITY TOUR- STREET FOOD TOUR (B/L/D)

After breakfast, your tour guide meet at your hotel and transfer to visit Hanoi ‘s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature Lunch in local restaurant. After that back to hotel for relax. Free as leusire in the afternoon. 18:00, join in a Walkie Foodie tour. We will take you to go inside the small lane and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how real Hanoians live, work and eat. The old quarter of Hanoi formed the core of the legendary “Hanoi of 36 guild streets” where goods and crafts were traded in specialized streets formed by traders and craftsmen from clans and villages all over the country. In the course of their migration to the city they brought along their culture, habits and local delicacies that were gradually adopted in the Hanoians’ way of life. By far our most popular tour, this tour is great fun and perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes that the locals love to eat. From Bun Bo (Sauteed Beef Rice Vermicelli), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” and end with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) which will round off our four courses perfectly. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3 : HANOI – NINH BINH (B/L)

After breakfast at hotel, head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). Arriving in Ninh Binh city, visit Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times. Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5-hour boat trip). You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, some very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery. You can also visit Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc Overnight in hotel

DAY 4 : NINH BINH – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

Today you leave Ninh Binh for Halong Bay (a World Natural Heritage site) via the Red River Delta. Upon arrival, the boat crew welcome you and check in then enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. You can also behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water. Following break, depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you’ll join some activities on boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visit a cave, doing kayaking or enjoy swimming in the sea before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dinner. Overnight on board

DAY 5 : HALONG BAY- HANOI (B/L)

You’ll wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and birds welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay and after breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. You will have a walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Then you will drive back to Hanoi. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 : HANOI- DANANG – HOIAN (B)

Free at your leisure until take flight to Danang. Up on arrive in Danang you will be picked up by driver only, then take you to hotel in Hoian for check in. Overnight in hotel in Hoian.

DAY 7: HOI AN WALKING - MY SON HOLY (B/L)

This morning, we will take a walk to visit Hoi An Town – recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Sites include the fine wooden Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and Phung Hung Chinese-style trading house. After lunch at local restaurant, we will drive to My Son Sanctuary, a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province (45km west of Hoi An town). Follow tour guide exploring the groups of temples, you will learn more about history of the Champa Kingdom. Overnight in hotel in Hoian.

DAY 8 : HOIAN COOKING CLASS (B/L)

After breakfast, you will be guided to Hai Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town) – our meeting point around 7.45. Travel by minivan (10 minutes) to Tra Que Organic Village, and walk through the market gardens where local farmers work their fields using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago – no electrical machinery here. We pick fresh saw-tooth coriander and Vietnamese mint for our cooking lesson later, before trying a special herbal drink at a local home. To the local village market and with shopping list in hand we purchase a range of local ingredients, including star anise, cardamom, sesame rice paper, water spinach and banana flower. Arriving at Red Bridge Cooking School we have a chance to freshen up before beginning our class. Working together ưith our Red Bridge Chef we learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food from scratch. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional Vietnamese utensils (still in use today) we cook 4famous dishes, including the national dish ‘Pho’. After the class we sit down and a chance to savour the dishes we have prepared. Leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River back to central Hoi An. Overnight in hotel in Hoian

DAY 9 : HOIAN FREE (B)

You will enjoy your time for shopping or relax on beach whole day. Overnight in hotel in Hoian.

DAY 10 : HOIAN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH (B)

After breakfast, you will be trasnfer to Da Nang airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Up on arrrival to Ho Chi Minh city, you will be pickup and transfer to hotel for check in. You will stay overnight in HCMC

DAY 11 : HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel then you will take a private city tour of HCM. You will visit the Reunification Palace, the Opera House and War Remnants Museum. Next you will explore Notre Dame Cathedral, China Town We end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in hotel in HCMC

DAY 12 : MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY (B/L)

After breakfast, you will transfer to Cai Be, before going to the central of Cai Be market, the car stops at Cai Be Cao Dai Oratories, which is the religious symbol of local uniqueness. Then the visitors are picked up by the tourist boats to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district – where is the rice trade largest exporter Southwest region of Vietnam, tourists will chat to learn more about daily life of the trader. The next destinations are the ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune and Cai Be floating market. Leaving the floating market, tourist boats take visitors to Tan Phong islet and go to Hai Yen bee farm Here, guests will visit big flower garden where bees produce honey , ẹnjoy fresh honey tea and understand more about bees life, visit Linhzhi mushroom area, try to pulling fish hooves, experience the monkey bridges. Then, guests continue visiting the orchard of Ms. Hang and enjoy the fruits in the garden picked by themselves , listening to Vietnamese folk music then getting in a rowing boat to a small canal .The Mekong Eco restaurant is the next destination guests arrive to Mekong Ecolodge and participate in cooking and having lunch. After having lunch, guests cycle to Ms Ba’s house to learn how to make the ricepaper which used to make the sping roll dishes. Then, the passengers continue going to Ms. Sau’s house to see the method to knit the banana hammock from the rope of dry banana leaves. After that, the tourists will visit Ms Muoi- a very old woman- to see the method to make the nipa leaves that can be the roof of Vietnamese house. Say goodbye to Ms Muoi, visitors cycle to Thao’s house to know how to knit water hyacinth, guests can also enjoy their first handmade lovely gift with the guidance of Ms. Thao. Finally, tourists come back to Mekong Ecolodge to take a rest. At around 4.30 p.m: Guests have an opportunity to experience the Hiep Duc ferry boat with the local people to go through Tien River and the car will pick guests up in the opposite side, get on car and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city Overnight in hotel in HCMC

DAY 13 : HO CHI MINH- PHU QUOC (B)

After breakfast, you will be transfer to aiport for your flight to Phu Quoc for your beach relax time. Arrival to Phu Quoc airport, you will be pick up then transfer to hotel check in and relax.

DAY 14 : PHU QUOC (B)

Free day for you to relax on the beach to refresh after a long trip or enjoy the beach activities.

DAY 15 : PHU QUOC – HO CHI MINH (B)

Free time until transfer to airport to take the flight back to Ho Chi Minh for your connecting flight home.

DAY 16 : HO CHI MINH – PHNOMPENH - CAMBODIA (B)

Free at your leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Cambodia. Fly into Phnom Penh, the city that retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the ‘pearl’ of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up across the city. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 17 : PHNOM PENH’S PAST & PRESENT (B/L)

Visit to 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, continuing visit to National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was built since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument, which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony. We will learn about the dark side of Cambodia – Its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture center. We visit Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in center of Phnom Penh City. It was built in 1373, and stands 27 meters above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. We will stop at Central Market is located in the heart of the Phnom Penh. The Khmer name of the market is Phsar Thmei, which translates to “new market”. The Central Market was built in 1937 during the French colonial period, in Art Deco style, and is painted bright ochre. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 18 : PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP (B/D)

After breakfast, pick up by bus company and take shuttle bus to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap bus station, meet our guide and transfer to hotel for check-in. We will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels and current. Dinner with Apsara Dance show at local restaurant. For those travelers thirsting for cultural highlights of Cambodia, no visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as ‘Apsara Dance’ after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance better described as ‘dance-drama’ in that the dances are not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 19 : ANGKOR HIGHLIGHT (B/L)

After meeting our tour guide, then we drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact centre of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. From there we walk to Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor. We continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. Along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. We also visit Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 20 : SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B)

Pick up by driver and transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS

  • Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private transportation
  • Accommodation shared in Double room with daily breakfast
  • All domestic flights
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • All sightseeing tickets
  • Tissues and water on coach
  • Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
  • Services charges and government tax
  • Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
  • No extra charge after services confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flights & departure taxes if any
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage
  • Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year (if any)
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
  • Other services not mentioned above

Destination

Vietnam, Cambodia

Duration

More than 11 days

Responsible Benefits

Cultural Interaction, Locals Benefit, Making a Difference

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