Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi, Arrival

  Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by a local guide then driven to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or go out and explore the city.

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• Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

  This morning will commence with a stroll around Ba Dinh Square fronting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, before delving into the simple, humble Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Move forward to other significant sites, including One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature.

  In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology and then take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter. If you like, feast your eyes on a local water puppet show.

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• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Today you will head to Halong Bay for a 2-day cruise trip. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is famous for its original limestone karst geomorphology features. You will sail through some islets and a fishing village, and then anchor the vessels at the Frog Pond area. The ship offers a variety of optional activities like kayaking, swimming, to explore this beautiful area.

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  • Halong Bay

• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

  If you wake up early, why not try an organized Tai Chi class among the peaceful surroundings. Before disembarking, you may have a chance to visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most spectacular and biggest caves. Walking around 600 steps up to the cave, you will reach it and be amazed by the beauty inside.

  After the cruise, meet your guide and driver who will accompany you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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• Day 5: Hoi An, Countryside Tour with Crab Fishing & Cooking

  Start your day with a morning visit to a local market, immersing yourself in the colors, scents, and sounds of daily Vietnamese life. Follow this with an exhilarating crab fishing adventure on a traditional basket boat, experiencing the age-old fishing techniques. Around noon, bring out your culinary creativity in a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare iconic Vietnamese dishes using fresh, local ingredients. After cooking, relish your own creations for lunch.

  The rest of today is at your leisure to explore the UNESCO-protected ancient town, highlighted by former merchants' homes, centuries-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and ornate Chinese temples.

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• Day 6: Hoi An, Leisure Day

  Today is open for your own adventure. It's a good time to try lantern making, or enjoying the sunset on the white sandy beach.

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• Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

  After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

  Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a 1.5-hour private transfer to the underground Cu Chi Tunnels. If you like, scramble through one tunnel section to discover hidden chambers, bunkers, and traps, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

  After your visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City and settle into your hotel.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City, Old Saigon Discovery Tour

  Experience Old Saigon on a guided city tour to gain a vivid perspective of Vietnam's most recent history. You'll be shown around the city's key historical and architectural sites, from French colonial-style Old Post Office and Reunification Palace to the somber War Remnants Museum and the vibrant Chinatown.

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• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

  Today the prospect of the pleasant Mekong Delta Tour is bound to perk your interest! You will see the marvelous green coconut plants along the river, visit workshops for processing these delicacies, wander through local villages and enjoy a homemade meal at a local family. After the tour, take a drive back to your hotel.

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• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

  Depart for the airport with the company of your guide and driver for flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, be welcomed and transferred to your hotel by your Cambodian guide. The rest of the day is yours to do some exploration on your own.

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• Day 11: Siem Reap, Angkor Wat

  This morning, take a drive to the Angkor Thom to explore the Bayon Temple, where you can find the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces on the many towers. Continue to the nearby Elephant Terrace to discover the glory years of the great Khmer Empire.

  Your afternoon exploration will start from the Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia appearing on its national flag. As one of the largest religious monuments in the world, it is worth spending some time to appreciate the splendid architecture, extensive bas-reliefs and the history behind it. After that, head to the Bakheng Temple, a Hindu temple located at the summit of Bakheng Hill. It is nowadays a popular spot for sunset views of Angkor Wat.

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• Day 12: Siem Reap, Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm Temple

  It is highly recommended that wake up early to catch the sunrise of Angkor Wat if the weather permits. Get back to the hotel for breakfast and then take a drive to Banteay Srei, noted for its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and ornate decorative carvings. Next, the Ta Prohm Temple surrounded by jungle and trees gnawing through the ruins and the Takeo Temple built entirely of sandstone by the Khmers on the uppermost level of a five-tier pyramid, provide a remarkable experience.

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• Day 13: Siem Reap, Departure

  Time to bid farewell to Cambodia! Meet your guide at the appointed time and head to the airport for your homebound flight.

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