Vibrant Cambodia – Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights

On arrival in Hanoi, our tour Manager / Local Representative will meet you outside the airport and take you to the hotel to check–in. (Check-in time is after 2.00 pm).

Note: Joining direct passenger /  can check-in on your own at the hotel. The standard check-in time is 1400 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration. 

In the morning after breakfast depart from your hotel in Hanoi for the journey East of Hanoi (approximately 3.5 hours) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. Arrive at cruise terminal and check in. Enjoy Welcome drink on the boat & lunch which comprises local cuisine on board while cruising to some magnificent Halong bay scenes. Visit Titop Island where you take your time on swim, sunbath, trekking. Later arrive at Pearl Farm Village. Visit around and swim, kayaking in the bay (at an additional cost). In the evening come back to the cruise and join cooking class to have experience in some traditional dishes. Also experience Tea-time on sundeck

In the morning, you have an option of Practicing Tai Chi on the Sundeck (subject to cruise operations). Later enjoy local brunch. During cruising, explore other part of Halong Bay, admire the beauty of region. Arrive in Surprise Cave; explore the Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long bay. Later in the morning, Check out and take all luggage outside of your cabin, cruise will take you back to the Tourist Wharf through Ha Long bay. In the afternoon, proceed to Hanoi, visit Hoa Lo prison museum – also known as the “the Hanoi Hilton”. We then proceed to the Tran Quoc pagoda dated back to early 10th century which is considered as the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi. Finish your day with a water puppet show - unique Vietnam traditional art. Enjoy Vietnamese Coffee at a local authentic shop.

Dinner is served at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (B, Brunch, D)

Please note: You will be transferred via express road Halong – Hanoi.

Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ho chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, President Palace. Continue your day at Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam. After lunch at a local Indian restaurant, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Siem Reap. Flight 15:05 – 16:55 by VNAirline

Upon arrival, welcome by the local tour guide and transfer to check in your hotel for relaxation. Dinner is served at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B, L, D)

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today after an American breakfast proceed to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Prohm, it has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Refresh yourself with a cold drink/Juice during the city tour. After lunch, visit to Thommanan, ChaosayTevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Proceed to experience hot air ballooning. Continue to Angkor Wat: Angkor was the capital of Khmer. 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's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B, L, D)

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, we visit to Kompong Phluk Floating Village, about 30 Km from Siem Reap Town to experience the authentic face of Cambodia and learn about life on the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake. Arrival at the dock, take a boat trip a long a small stream to the village. During dry season when the lake is low and lack of water those buildings look like the skyscrapers. At this time of the year many of villagers move out onto the lake and build provisional stilted houses. In wet season while the water level rises up again, the dwellers move back to their permanent houses on the flood plain, the stilts now hidden under the water. People made a living by catching fishes produce as well as smelly fish paste, fermented fish, smoked fish, dried fish, dried prawn etc. Transfer back to town for late Indian lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit Wat Thmey or Killing Field, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Continue visiting Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft centre for the wood and stone carving processes. Enjoy 30 minutes massage. Spend time visit the local market before having dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B, L, D)                

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at hotel.Time at leisure until check out. Transfer to the airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, sit in the comfort of the coach and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L, D)

Please note: Depend on the direct flight operated on this day; you will have lunch in Siem Reap or Ho Chi Minh City.

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon proceed to Cu Chi, Located 60km from HCMC, is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B, L, D)

Hotel Harmony Saigon 

Today after an American breakfast proceed to My Tho Province for a visit to the Mekong Delta. Take a boat cruise on the fabled Mekong River (Ben Tre). Enjoy the quiet by ways and then stop for a visit at a local orchard to taste exotic seasonal fruit and view a coconut candy workshop.

Continue with a riding on a horse-cart and continue with a sampan cruise along My Tho canals to a stilt restaurant on Turtle Island. Enjoy local  lunch and back to Ho Chi Minh late in the afternoon. Tonight have your dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B, LL, D)

• Breakfast, Local Lunch and Dinner

Today, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future.