Vietnam and Cambodia Travel 9 Days

Tour is finished from: Hanoi

Tour duration:9 Days/ 8 Nights

Please note that: Prices will depend on travel date, hotel choice, room categories, numbers of people traveling and all our itineraries are flexible and can be altered to suit your requirements.

		
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			Ho Chi Minh City            
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			Cu Chi Tunnels            
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			Mekong Delta            
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			Cai Be            
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			Vinh Long            
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			Siem Reap            
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			Angkor Wat            
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			Angkor Temple Complex            
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			Hanoi            
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			Halong Bay            
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			Perfume Pagoda Hanoi            
               
            
Day 1/ in Saigon: Arrival in Saigon 
Day 2/ in Saigon : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B)
Day 3/ in Saigon: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Cai Be – Saigon (B)
Day 4/ in Siem Reap: Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tour (B)
Day 5/ in Siem Reap: Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)
Day 6/ in Hanoi: Siem Reap – Fly to Hanoi – Hanoi City Tour if the time permits (B)
Day 7/ in Hanoi: Hanoi – Halong Bay Boat Trip – Hanoi (B, L)
Day 8/ in Hanoi: Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda – Hanoi (B)
Day 9/ Departure: Hanoi – Fly back home (B)
Summary highlights:
 Ho Chi Minh City: Still called Saigon, the dynamic heart of Vietnam, the city of crowding, business and also history.
 Cu Chi Tunnels: A legendary maze during the war
 Mekong Delta: The typical area of the lowland, we cruise in the floating markets, villages and the small canals to discover life on the river from small rural villages to booming capitals, visiting temples floating markets and much more along the way during your unforgettable Mekong River odyssey.
 Hanoi: The most beautiful city in all of Asia, along the Red River for a thousand years, nestled along wooded boulevards among the city’s two dozen lakes you will find architectural souvenirs left by all who conquered this great valley, from the Chinese who first came in the last millennium to the French, booted out in our own century.
 Perfume Pagoda: This place is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam
 Halong Bay : UNESCO World Heritage, cruising aboard a traditional junk amidst the majestic limestone cliffs and emerald green waters of magnificent
 Siem Reap : A very famous name with the Angkor, an incredible complex with numerous temples and Hindu decorations.

            Day 1 : Arrival in Saigon     


	
Saigon
On arrival at the Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
O/N at hotel in Saigon
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Accommodation in Sapphire : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 2 : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon (B)     


	
Cu Chi Tunnels
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and we will star our half day Saigon City tour and Cu Chi Tunnel. The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city’s some major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace 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 Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
We then drive this afternoon to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Come back Saigon in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Sapphire : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – Cai Be - Saigon (B)     


	
Boat trip in Mekong Delta
The trip to Mekong Delta offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern Delta region as we wind our way through the tributaries of the Mekong Delta. From our boats, we are able to closely observe the daily rituals of river life and participate in the bustling commercial activities as we buy our fruits from the floating market. Along the way, we will visit an orchard farm, handicraft village, and a land market with an abundance of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables.
This morning pick up from your hotel at 8am we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it’s floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. Visit Orchards farms, handicraft village,. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant ear fish’, before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards the end of the day we drive back to Saigon
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Sapphire : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 4 : Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B, L)     


	
Angkor Wat Siem Reap
The exciting combo journey continues to Siem Reap via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. On arrival at Siem Riep Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The tranquil Siem Reap Town is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. Upon leaving Siem Reap Town we set off on a short drive to the archeological area and spend our time to visit the most striking structures. They are the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns , libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. O/N in Siem Reap
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Air ticket : Saigon – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline)
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 5 : Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)     


	
Angkor Thom
Today we continue exploring the Angkor Complex with the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of this structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We also visit some nearby temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. They almost belong to the small circuit according to the archaeologists division. Upon leaving this area we discover various famous temples of the grand circuit such as Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup. We round off our exciting day with a walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill to admire the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem Reap.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 6 : Siem Reap – Fly to Hanoi – Hanoi City Tour (B)     


	
Shopping in Saigon
Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at the airport in Hanoi, you are picked up and transferred to hotel for check in. If the time permits, we enjoy city tour in Hanoi by taking one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. Then we will have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Siem Reap – Hanoi (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 7 : Hanoi – Halong Bay Boat Trip - Hanoi (B, L)     


	
Halong Bay Overview
After breakfast at hotel, we depart for Halong Bay past the scenic countryside. En route we make stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village to stretch our legs and admire the craftsmen at work.
The legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. We embark a traditional boat for a five hour trip around Halong Bay. The exciting cruise provides us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands, which rise amazingly from the clear and emerald water. These limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. We round off our excursion with a seafood lunch served on board and make our way back to Ha Noi, arriving in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi’s famous water puppets. O/N in Ha Noi
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Private boat to cruise in Halong
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 8 : Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi (B)     


	
Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi
Perfume Pagoda is a part of Huong Son Tourist Area, which covers an area of a thousand hectares and includes a complex of mountains, rivers and streams, villages, pagodas, and grottoes surrounded by the Huong Tich Mountain Range, North of the Truong Son Range. This is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist in Vietnam. The Pagoda itself is located in a huge cave where we have to take a short trek after a boat trip along the Yen River. :
 Our trip starts at 08:00AM in Hanoi. After 2 hours driving through some Viet villages we catch Ben Duc in Van Lam village. Leaving for the boat along the Yen River we extremely relax with fresh air and wonderful sites. We can see the many shapes of lime stone mountains, the rice field, the pagodas (Giai Oan, Tuyet Son…)Arrive in Thien Tru Wharf, we commence our walk up to Thien Tru Pagoda (Heaven’s Kitchen) where you can see the main statue of Lady Buddha. It will be very interesting if you like trekking as we will trek up and down the lime stone path, and catch the cave in the end of the trek. Back to the restaurant near Thien Tru Pagoda, we enjoy the local food. then the boat will take us back to the car and we arrive in Hanoi.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Private boat to cruise in Yen River
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star

            Day 9 : Hanoi - Departure (B)     


	
Hanoi cyclo tour
Free time until our driver pick up and transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
Trip Price Includes:
–   Private tour
 
– Accommodation at 3 star hotels as indicated in the program (double/ twin room)
–   Meals as indicated in program (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
– Domestic & International Air ticket (Vietnam Airline, tax & service charge include)
            * Saigon – Siem Reap
            * Siem Reap – Hanoi
–   A/C private car for transportation at places as indicated in program
–   Private boat to cruise in Halong, Mekong Delta
–   All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
–   English speaking tour guide
–   All entrance fees
–   All taxes
–   Local mobile phone during the trip
 
Trip Price Excludes:
–          Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses are note noted in the program
–          Insurances