Transport

- Airport transfers by private car - Air-conditioned bus or private car for the excursions - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Sapa (2-way)

Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary – Service charges and government tax

Flights

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue, economy (paid separately upon arrival) Domestic flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh, economy (paid separately upon arrival) International Flight from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap, economy (paid separately upon arrival)

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Hanoi - Mina Hotel and Spa or similar Halong Bay - Le Journey cruise or similar Sapa - Panorama Sapa Hotel or similar Hoi An - Kim An Hotel or similar Hue - Cherish Hue or similar Ho Chi Minh - Queen Ann Hotel or similar Siem Reap - Hari Residence or similar 4-STAR Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa or similar Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise or similar Hoi An -Silkotel Hoi An or similar Hue - Eldora Hue or similar Ho Chi Minh - Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar Siem Reap - Somadevi Angkor or similar 5-STAR Hanoi - The Oriental Jade Hotel or similar Sapa - Silk Path Sapa or similar Halong Bay - Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Hue - Silk Path Hue or similar Ho Chi Minh - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Siem Reap - Angkor Miracle or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon

Guide

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

Meals

As per itinerary

Not included:

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese, Khmer New Year Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese, Khmer New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Visa to Cambodia (you can get it upon arrival) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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

Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting in the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
Day 3 Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Get up early to get ready for your trip, if it is too early to have breakfast, please let me know and we will ask the hotel to arrange a take-away breakfast for you. The bus will pick you up around 6:30 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour) and take you for a 6,5 hours journey to Sapa.

Upon arrival, the tour guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch. After some rest, around 14:30 you will start a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to Black Hmong ethnic people. You will be fascinated by the view of this pretty village located at the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Your guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, and take you down to the valley bottom to see the waterfall and the Hydraulic Power Station built by the French during the colonial time. Stop to take amazing photos of the bridge and waterfall before walking uphill, where the bus will wait for you to transfer back to Sapa town. Have dinner at the hotel restaurant and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Notes:

Trekking distance 3.5 km

Tour duration 2.5 hours

Level of difficulty: easy
Day 4 Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Get up early and have breakfast at the hotel. Around 9:30 am, you will start your trek to Y Linh Ho village. From here, you will continue your walk through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

Enjoy the picnic lunch in Lao Chai and head to Ta Van village - home of the Dzay ethnic people. After exploring this village we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Sapa to have a quick shower and get ready for your trip back to Hanoi (departure time is around 16:00). You will arrive at Hanoi around 21:30.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

Trekking distance 12 km

Tour duration 4.5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate
Day 5 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case
Day 6 Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Fly To Hue
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Fly To Hue

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

You will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time.

Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Hue Sightseeing (B/L) - Join Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Sightseeing (B/L) - Join Group Tour

Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam during the imperial time and still keeps the royal vibes. Step back in time and explore the most remarkable cultural and historical sites of this wonderful town. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Start your day with a cruise down the Perfume river on the dragon boat and enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the river. Arrive at your first stop - Thien Mu Pagoda, which is one of the most famous landmarks of Hue built in the 17th century.

Then head to Hue Imperial Citadel, which used to be the home of Vietnam’s last royal family. Visit the Royal Antiques Museum, where you will find a collection of ornaments from the Nguyen Dynasty.

After we will take you to the busiest market in the town Dong Ba Market, where you can find all kinds of food and goods. Enjoy the shopping if you wish and have lunch with local delicacies.

In the afternoon, we will head out of the town to explore Khai Dinh King’s Tomb, which is considered to be the most elegant for its blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Then explore the most majestic royal tomb - Minh Mang King’s Tomb. Admire how its architecture harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings and enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere.

On the way back, stop at the Conical hat village and incense stick village (where you can see how these goods are produced. Arrive back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.

Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Transfer From Hue To Hoi An By Private Car (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer From Hue To Hoi An By Private Car (B)

Get up early in the morning and get ready for your transfer to Hoi An by our private car.

We will arrive in Hoi An around noon, check in at your hotel, and have free time to explore this charming town at your own pace.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Hoi An Sightseeing And Street Food Experience (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Sightseeing And Street Food Experience (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hoi An Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the mixture of different cultures and foreign influences, creating the unique atmosphere of this place.

Today you will explore the most remarkable places in this charming town. Meet your guide around 15:30 (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). You will visit the centuries-old homes of merchants, such as the Tan Ky Ancient and Phung Hung houses, incredible wooden houses that blend Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese architectural styles. Then explore the Chinese Fukien Assembly Hall, which was constructed in the 1690-s to function as a place for the Chinese ethnic group from Fukien (Fujiang province) to socialize and worship. You will also see Guangdong Assembly Halls, the 400-year-old Japanese Pagoda Bridge, the colorful and bustling market, as well as walk around the narrow streets and alleyways.

Hoi An is also famous for its scrumptious food, and today apart from visiting Hoi An’s most interesting sites you will have an unforgettable culinary journey as well. There are many delicious stops where you can enjoy the most authentic Hoi An local food from our favorite vendors, who have been serving food to locals for generations. The tour will end about 19:00.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Hoi An Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Mekong Delta is one of the most important regions of Vietnam, which supplies rice and fruits for the entire country. This is why Mekong Delta is also called the "rice bowl" of Vietnam. Exploring the maze of mangrove-lined riverways and visiting the local workshops and gardens will be a highlight of your holiday and will show you the countryside life of Southern Vietnam.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the pick-up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and make your way to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around beautiful river islands.

Have a stop on one of the islands to have a walk and explore the country lines and visit the orchards, where you can taste the tropical fruits while enjoying the folk music performance.

Get back to the sampan to cruise through the Thoi Son canal and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Stop at another village to visit the local workshop to see how the coconut candies are made and see the honeybee farm. Treat yourself to honey tea and candies and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Have lunch in the local restaurant and have some rest.

In the afternoon, its a time for a cycling trip around Tan Thanh village to observe the local lifestyle. If you are not keen to cycle, you can relax in the hammock or just walk around the village. Then return to Ho Chi Minh, the approximate arrival time is 17:30.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Siem Reap (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Siem Reap (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. After clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting for you, holding the signboard with your name on it. If you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head to The South Gate of Angkor Thom where you will explore the Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant, and Leper King Terraces. Then visit Ta Prohm, the jungle-covered temple, well-known after the Lara Kroft the Tomb Raider movie.

In the afternoon, we will visit Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo - small, attractive temples in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. And then you will see Angkor Wat, one of the 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage. The splendid temple of Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Finish your tour by visiting Bakheng Hill to enjoy the sunset overviewing Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

Notes:

To visit temples, you are required to wear modest clothes covering your shoulders and knees.
Day 14 Siem Reap Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap Departure (B)

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam And Cambodia Adventure In 14 Days

Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Fly To Hue

Hue Sightseeing (B/L) - Join Group Tour

Transfer From Hue To Hoi An By Private Car (B)

Hoi An Sightseeing And Street Food Experience (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hoi An Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Siem Reap (B)

Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)

Siem Reap Departure (B)

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