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BEST SELLING TOUR IN VIETNAM-CAMBODIA 2023

SERI 4: CAMBODIA-VIETNAM TOUR 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS

BRIEF:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival

Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Full Day Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 3: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap – Departure-Ho Chi Minh Arrival (Meals: B/L/) by flight

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Tour + Cu Chi Tunnel (Meals: L/D)

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi Arrival (Meal: B) by flight

Day 7: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 10: Hanoi Departure

Itinerary:

DETAILS ITINERARY:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (Meal:D)

You will be welcomed and greeted by our professional tour guide at Siem Reap airport and transferred to the hotel (The room may not yet be ready until afternoon).

After check in, we take short walk along the road in front of the King’s Residence to see the Main Shrine, where the local people usually worship, with its

statue of Yeay Teap, Preah Ang Chek and Preah Ang Chorm. Buying jasmine and lotus flowers to worship is very important for the Cambodians. We will also

visit Artisans D’Angkor where young Cambodian are trained to learn how to do carving before visiting one of the city’s lively open market, Psar Chars, also

called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale! Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel check in.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap -Angkor Wat Full Day Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat five towers symbolize Merus’ five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. We continue to the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. We will end our

day discovering Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Late afternoon, you will enjoy a Remork ride (commonly called Tuktuk) around the city and you will have a blessing ceremony by a Buddhist monk for prosperity, happiness and safety for your trip. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap.

Note: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple

– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).

– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat

– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.

– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).

Meals Lunch: Triple K restaurant (or similar)

Dinner: Amazone restaurant (or similar)

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap- Tonle Sap Lake- Departure-Ho Chi Minh Arrival (Meals: B/L/) by flight

Breakfast at the hotel, we visit the floating village, located about 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the Great Lake of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. We spent the rest of the day visiting the Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans Angkor which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals Lunch: Joan Yaklow restaurant (or similar)

After lunch, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport. Driver and Tour guide will Transfer to the city. Check-in your hotel. Overnight in HCM C

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Tour + Cu Chi Tunnel (Meals: L/D)

Breakfast at a hotel. Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to Saigon. End trip.

We have dinner at the local restaurant.

Overnight in HCM C

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

Breakfast at a hotel. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. We have dinner at the local restaurant.

Overnight in HCM C

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi Arrival (Meal: B) by flight

Breakfast at a hotel. Free at your own activities then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your next flight.

Welcome guests at Noi Bai International Airport (New Terminal Gate 02 (Meeting point at Column 14)). Our driver will pick you up then transfer to the city for hotel check-in. However, hotel standard check-in time starts from 14:00 hours, early checking into hotel rooms is subject to room availability or at the hotel’s own discretion.

You have a free half-day to explore Hanoi on your own, try local food and chill.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc-Mua Cave (Meals: B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel

8:00 Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

14h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

18h30: Have a dinner in Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 8: Hanoi-Halong Bay- Overnight on Cruise (Meals: B/L/D)

Have a breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel, 08:00 our car come to pick you up at the hotel. And then we will drive to Halong, Stop over at ABC for rest and shopping. Halong Bay- One of the earliest World Heritages Sites designated by UNESCO for Vietnam in 1994. Check-in our boat and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood while the boat goes about an unusual seascape with thousands of picturesque rocks and islets, beaches and hollow islands. We can stop to visit some karsts grottoes or just go swimming, or stop at a beach and enjoy the sunset on the sea

19:00 enjoy a seafood dinner at the restaurant. Squid fishing after dinner time

Overnight on cruise.

Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi(Meals: B/L/)

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost every islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet, etc. Lunch onboard, Back to Harbour, and then take our car back to Hanoi for hotel check-in. You are free at leisure. Enjoy dinner on your own & Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Cruise itinerary can be changed due to weather condition

We have dinner at the local restaurant.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi Departure

Breakfast at a hotel. Free at your own activities then transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure. We hope you have enjoyed your holidays with unforgettable memories traveling. End of service.

The itinerary is very flexible that you can change at the last minute.

HAVE A NICE TRIP!

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What included:

Transportation with A/C
Accommodations (twin/double/triple share) with daily breakfast. check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00
01 Night on Halong Bay Cruise
Squid fishing
Boat in Mekong Delta
Rowing boat in Tam Coc
Kayak or Rowing boat in Halong Bay
English speaking tour guide
Entrance tickets
Free bottle water 01/person/day
All Meal in program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What excluded:

Personal fee
Beverage
Visa
Flight ticket

Tip for tour guide and driver ( 3-5 usd/ day/pax) Travel Agent will collect or you can give directly to the tour guide. under 15pax will tip 5 USD/PAX/DAY.

Payment transfer fee

NOTED:

A child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a room with parents.
A child from 5 to 09 years old is charged 75 %, sharing a room with parents.
A child from 10 years old is full of charge.

+ Surcharge on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

+ VISA to Vietnam, Cambodia (Please make sure you have 6 months of passport validity. We can help with visa on arrival if requested)

+ Please keep in mind that if a specific accommodation is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category.

+ No early check-in or late check-out is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check-in time is 14:00 and the check-out time is 12:00.

ACCOMMODATION OFFER:

Destination	Hotel/Resort /Cruise Class
Destination	3star	4star	5star
Siem Riep	The Sanctuary Residence or similar	Saem Siem Reap Hotel or similar	Sofitel Phokeethra Golf & Spa Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh	Ambassador Saigon Hotel or similar	Harmony Hotel or similar	Rex Hotel or similar
Hanoi	Hanoi Sky Hotel or similar	The Light Hotel Hanoi or similar	Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel Hanoi or similar
Halong Bay	Cozy Bay Cruise or similar	Le Journey Cruise or similar	Amanda Luxury Cruise or similar

RATE CONTRACT

Land Tour Cost in person in USD | From 16 Pax + 01 FOC (FOC based on half twin sharing room)

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