14 DAYS DISCOVERING VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA 

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 SIEM REAP - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Upon arrival at the arrival halls you will be met by your local guide and driven to your hotel for check in. ( Subject based on room availability ) The rest of the day is free to relax and explore this charming town on your own.

DAY 2 SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, Continue tour to ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor's most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. 

Afternoon crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. Visit TA PROHM TEMPLE, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. 

DAY 3 SIEM REAP - KULEN WATERFALL [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Mount Phnom Kulen. • We will see the river “thousands of lingams” - the bottom of which is decorated with stone carvings from the image of deities for hundreds of meters. Climbing the holy mountain Phnom Kulen and visiting the 16th-century temple with a carved 8-meter silhouette of the “recumbent” Buddha. A visit to the waterfall (optional, you can swim - we recommend taking towels and bathing accessories). On the way back stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life.

DAY 4 SIM REAP - GREAT LAKE - FLIGHT TO HANOI [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, and then visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located south of 10 kilometers 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 spend the rest of time visiting the "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Then we will transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. 

Arrival in Hanoi, check in and take a rest

Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 5 HANOI NINH BINH [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to transfer to Ninh Binh 

Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will transfer to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch by your own account 

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience. 

Then you will discover Bich Dong Pagoda, an ancient one nestled into the mountain.

Overnight in Ninh Binh 
DAY 6 HANOI HA LONG BAY [B/L/D] SHUTTLE BUS

In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a three and a half hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.

***Special Note: Cruise Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather condition without prior notice.

DAY 7 HA LONG BAY - HANOI [B/BR] SHUTTLE BUS

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi.

Free and easy in Hanoi 

DAY 8 HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy in the morning

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, our guide will pick you to airport for flight to Da Nang.

Arrival in Da Nang, check in at hotel in Hoi An and take a rest.

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 9 HOI AN - BANA HILL [GUIDE/B]

In the morning, transfer to Bana Hills Station. You have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars helps you get a bird’s-eye view, very miraculous and attractive while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky amidst the clouds and wind. You will visit some old French villas en route, as well as the suspension bridge, Nui Chua & the Mountain Peak (at the height of 1,487m). Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Golden Bridge, Sakyamuni Buddha’s monument and Ba Na.

Then transfer to hotel with private beach and enjoy beach in Hoi AN.

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 10 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, you vill visit My Son – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage

Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land.

There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.

After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.

Lunch by your own expense.

In the afternoon, you will visit Cam Thanh Village with coconut forest and Basket boat dancing – a must see destination in Hoi An. 

In the late afternoon, you will discover Hoi An Ancient Town -– the well-preserved ancient architecture of a trading port from 15 – 19^th century. 

In the the late afternoon, Take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. 

Back to hotel and take a rest

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 11 HOI AN – FREE & EASY [B]

Free and easy in Hoi An. 

DAY 12 HOI AN - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy in the morning. 

Lunch on your own 

In the afternoon, you will transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi  Minh.

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh, check in at hotel and take a rest.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

DAY 13 HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL - HALF DAY [GUIDE/B]

Depart in the early morning for a 2hr drive northwest to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ingenious tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches and contained hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American War.

Lunch on your own

In the afternoon, you will visit Reunification Palace - Surrounded by royal palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this landmark government building and the eerie ambience of its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show. It's also known as the Independence Palace.

Next you wil visit Opera House, Old Post Office and Dong Khoi Street with French colonial architecture. 

Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 14 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [GUIDE/B/L]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to visit My Tho. Cruising on the Mekong river for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rạch Miễu bridge.Heading toThới Sơn (Uniorn island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long) to see bee hives and enjoy honey tea at local people’s house. Taking horse-carriage (or electric cart) along the village road. Resting at a farm-house to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional music performed by local people. Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. Continuing to An Hóa Island, Bến Tre province to visit a coconut candy workshop.

If the time permits, you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda or Cao Dai Temple – one of the spiritual destination in southern Vietnam. 

Lunch at hotel restaurant 

Back to Ho Chi Minh and take a rest 

DAY 15 HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, free and easy, then you will pick you up to airport for flight home.

Trip ends! 

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES

SERVICES EXCLUDES

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day