Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/ Russian/ Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Flights

Domestic flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Accommodation

3-star hotel: Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar Sapa: Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar 4-star hotel: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa: Sapa Amazing Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Aquamarine Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar Can Tho: Iris Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Tara Angkor or similar Phnom Penh: Ohana Hotel or similar 5-star hotel: Hanoi: Apricot Hotel and Spa or similar Sapa: Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar Can Tho: Sheraton Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar Phnom Penh: Palace Gate Hotel Resort or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Not included:

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet), 13 Apr (Khmer New Year) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday, Khmer New Year) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa to Vietnam (can be applied online) X Visa to Cambodia (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival) X Services not mentioned above

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Your adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi - Transfer To Sapa (B) - Limousine Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Transfer To Sapa (B) - Limousine Bus

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities. Take the limousine bus to get to Sapa, the travel time will take around 6 hours. Upon arrival to Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town right in the middle of the mountains.

Overnight in Sapa
Day 3 Trekking Along The Rice Terraces: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trekking Along The Rice Terraces: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L) - Group Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide around 9:30 am and start your 12 km trekking. You will visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the Hmong minorities. On the way admire the breathtaking landscapes of rice terraces and mountains. Have lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river. Continue your hike to Ta Van village of the Dzay people. Here you will stay overnight and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of and original customs of local people.

Overnight in Sapa
Day 4 Trek Through Bamboo Forest In Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Through Bamboo Forest In Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Group Tour

Once you get energy for your last day trek by having a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority. You will trek through a bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. On the way, you will pass by a waterfall and rattan bridge, where you will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings. You will find a nice place to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. From here you will start your journey back to Sapa by car. You will be transferred back to Hanoi by limousine bus.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5 Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.

The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise

Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be cancelled without notice. We will consider other replacement tours or a refund based on the specific circumstances.
Day 6 Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room.

Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 7 Hanoi - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. When you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free for leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8 Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Cu Chi tunnels. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours drive. Upon arrival, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed, and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime.

Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems, which included the living areas, kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. All this was to help people living inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerilla food during the war) will be served.

Then you will return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Ben Tre And Can Tho (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Ben Tre And Can Tho (B/L) - Group Tour

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to Ben Tre, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.

Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.

Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 10 Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Group Tour

Have a delicious breakfast and meet your guide. Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest market in the whole region. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Phnom Penh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Phnom Penh (B) - Flight Included

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Cambodia. When you arrive at Phnom Penh Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free for leisure.

Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 12 Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)

Breakfast at the hotel - Visit Royal Palace is a royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. it is like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds and followed by visit Wat Phnom Temple is one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh. Afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then Visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market), the Market has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic music instrument.

Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 13 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus

Breakfast at the hotel - Transfer to the bus station to embark on your 5 hours journey to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Afternoon, we continue to visit Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft centre the Handicraft center for the wood and stone carving processes. Continue visit to Wat Thmey or Killing Field, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14 Siem Reap (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap (B)

Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Afternoon, visit visit the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature and followed by sunset on top of Phnom Bakeng.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15 Time To Say Goodbye - Siem Reap Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Siem Reap Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel - Tonle sap where we will enjoy a boat ride (private boat and guide) on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s "floating village" with floatting schools, floatting police station, etc. It is same as a big village floatting on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and currant. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

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Explore Vietnam And Cambodia: A 15-Day Journey

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Vietnam And Cambodia: A 15-Day Journey

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi - Transfer To Sapa (B) - Limousine Bus

Trekking Along The Rice Terraces: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L) - Group Tour

Trek Through Bamboo Forest In Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Group Tour

Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise

Hanoi - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Ben Tre And Can Tho (B/L) - Group Tour

Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Phnom Penh (B) - Flight Included

Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus

Siem Reap (B)

Time To Say Goodbye - Siem Reap Departure (B)

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