Discover Vietnam and Cambodia

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival to Ho Chi Minh City (-/-/-)

Xin chao! Welcome to HCMC, Vietnam. You are greeted by your guide and driver at Tan Son Nhat International airport for your transfer to the hotel.

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city of Vietnam. It is the bustling economic capital and cultural trendsetter of the country, yet holds the timeless traditions of an ancient culture.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B/L/-)

Drive 70kms from Ho Chi Minh City, stopping en route to visit a rice paper making village, and you will reach Cu Chi Tunnels.

After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters, you will spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network.

On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City you can (on request) visit a Wildlife at Risk (WAR) rescue station, a wildlife hospital aiming to help stop the endangered wildlife trade in Vietnam.

In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It witnessed the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.

The nearby Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883, most materials for Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral were imported from France. Neo-Romanesque in form, it is a major centre of Catholicism in modern Vietnam, and one of the city’s major landmarks.

Next to the cathedral stands the Saigon Post Office, a classic French colonial structure, is still a functioning post office today and features huge ceilings, a giant portrait of Uncle Ho, and many beautiful details.

Final visit of the day is to Ben Thanh Market – an icon of the city, stands in the center of District 1. Packed to the rafters with everything from fruits to nuts, from tourist kitsch to true bargains, it is a definite must-see.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Mekong Delta – My Tho – Can Tho (B/L/-)

My Tho is located about seventy kilometres out of Ho Chi Minh City. It is an amiable market town that nestles on the north bank of the Mekong River’s northernmost strand, the Tien Giang, or Upper River.  Ben Tre is a coastal province in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam, connected by a bridge to the busy market town of Mỹ Tho. Coming to Ben Tre, you will be immersed in a green land with coconut trees, rice fields, fruits gardens, rivers and canals.

Our car and Guide will pick you up at the meeting point and start Mekong delta tour to visit My Tho and Ben Tre. Along the way, we can enjoy the beautiful scene of green rice fields, see the peaceful Vam Co Dong river and the busy Long An town.

When we arrive at My Tho, we will take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

The boat will proceed to Tortoise islet – a beautiful natural spot, ideal for a short trek through some winding trails. We have lunch in the orchard garden.

Then, we continue to take a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre. Here, we will experience cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. And we also enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea and listen to the sound of Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.

The next place we will visit is a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Here, we will have the chance to taste the delicious coconut candy, observe the pastoral life as you wander through the fruit plantation and village.

We will meet the car and return to Ho Chi Minh city. On the way we will visit Vinh Trang pagoda – a national historical and cultural relic. It is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, surrounded by gardens of ornamental trees, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The architecture of Vinh Trang Pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types of architecture.

After that, transfer to Can Tho City. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel in Can Tho.

You start your visit today by the early morning.

You will see bustling activities along Can Tho riverbanks.

Particularly, you may know how local people go fishing with plenty of fish traps and how they transport passengers as well as products by the waterway.

Approaching Cai Rang floating market, you will see an interesting selling activity by using a traditional “offering pole” – exchanging consumer goods hanging on the pole for Mekong fruit and vegetables with local sellers.

Lunch at local restaurant.

After that, Proceed to Chau Doc, stopping off at Long Xuyen to visit the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. From the summit of the Sam Mountain, admire the beautiful landscape around the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Visit the carved pagoda. Have dinner by yourself. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc

 Day 4: Chau Doc – Pnompenh (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel in Chau Doc.

07:00 Check in speed boat from Chau Doc port to Pnompenh.

13:00 Arrival to Pnompenh, meet to Guide and transfer to hotel in Pnompenh

14:00 City tour half day in Pnompenh

The first sightseeing, which you visit Independence Monument.

Continue the city tour to Royal Palace compound , the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style palaces. Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha status that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver.

We continue explore 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.

The next destination is Wat Phnom , the only one hill in town with sacred sites. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below.

Then we transfer back to hotel in Pnompenh.

Day 5: Pnompenh – Sihanoukville (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

Check in and meet to Guide, transfer to Sihanoukvillle.(4 hours on the way).

Check in hotel in Sihanoukville. Relax.

Day 6-7: Relax in Sihanoukville (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Swimming on beach in Sihanoukville.

Day 8: Sihanoukville – Siemreap (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Check out, meet to driver and transfer to Sihanoukville airport. Fly to Siemreap airport.

Upon arrival at airport meet our guide and driver transfer to check in hotel to store luggage and proceed to set out for a cruise on beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, passing a floating village and seeing the daily life of local people there.

Today, enjoy buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show in local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Check in and meet to Guide, transfer to Sihanoukvillle.(4 hours on the way).

Day 9: Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, we will enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, the terrace of Elephants and terrace of Leper King. Ta Prohm Temple: Unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors.

In the afternoon, we visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. In the evening, enjoy the superb view of sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10: Siemreap – Luang Prabang (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight to Luang Prabang for morning flight.

Arrival to Luang Prabang, meet to Guide and transfer to hotel in Luang Brabang. Check in room.

In the afternoon, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, continue to  National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Our last stop is Wat Mai before climbing up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – fly to Hanoi  (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, we board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.  Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled.

After that, transfer to Luang Prabang airport. Fly to Hanoi.

Arrival to Hanoi, meet to Guide and transfer to Hanoi hotel. Check in room and relax.

Day 12: Hanoi – Halong  (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.

After a morning driving from Hanoi to Quang Ninh Province, we are closer to Halong Bay, one of seven world’s natural heritage recognized by UNESSCO.

Spirit Classic Cruise tour as arriving Halong and have lunch while the ship sailing around the islands.

In the afternoon, let’s start our journey to explore the charm of Ha Long Bay, another film setting in Kong: Skull Island movie. The first destination is Luon Cave and then Soi Sim Island where you are able to swim in the cool water or climb up to the top of the hill and experience the panoramic view of Halong Bay in a whole.

Later in the evening, return to the ship, relax and enjoy dinner. Afterward, participate in optional activities on the shop such as squid fishing or just take a rest.

Overnight Cruise.

Day 13: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast on cruise

You have two options: exercise Tai Chi early in the morning or just enjoy the incredible view of the bay before breakfast. A new day has begun with the discovery trip to Sung Sot Cave, the most astonishing cave in Halong Bay.

Next, take a look at Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and others sites along the way back to the port. Vietnamese traditional cooking show will be the remarkable during the lunch time.

Transfer back to Hanoi airport for flight to Luang Prabang.

Arrival to Luang Prabang, meet to Guide and transfer to your hotel.

Check in and relax.

Day 14: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel. Meet to guide and transfer to Hanoi airport. Fly to your country.

The end of program.