Flights

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, economy International flight from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap, economy

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3 - stars hotel Hanoi - Mina Hotel or similar Halong bay - Le Journey Cruise or similar Sapa - Panorama Sapa or similar Ho Chi Minh - Prague Hotel or similar Siem Reap - Hari Residence & Spa or similar 4 - stars hotel Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Halong bay - La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Sapa - Delasol Sapa or similar Ho Chi Minh - Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar Siem Reap - Tara Angkor or similar 5 - stars hotel Hanoi - Apricot Hotel or similar Halong bay - Doris Cruise or similar Sapa - Silk Path Sapa or similar Ho Chi Minh - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Siem Reap - Somadevi Boutique 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)

Hygieneprotocol

To enter Vietnam you need to be fully vaccinated and have medical insurance, covering $10000 for Covid-19 treatment. You will need to wear mask in the public places.

Guide

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

Transport

Airport transfers by private car 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

Meals

As per itinerary

Not included:

Insurance

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 and Khmer New Year Eve (if applicable) Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese and 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) Other services, not mentioned in the program

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

Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai 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 - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 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 5 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 6 Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour - Travel To Ho Chi Minh - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour - Travel To Ho Chi Minh - Flight Included

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam that combines the old and the new and keeps the true Asian charm. Today you will join the tour to explore the most significant landmarks of this city

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 8:00 and 8:30 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Start your tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, where he lived and worked. Here you will also visit the One Pillar Pagoda. This pagoda with the shape of a lotus constructed in 1049 has become one of the symbols of Hanoi.

Continue your sightseeing with Taoist Quan Thanh Temple and one of Vietnam’s oldest Buddhist temples Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on scenic West lake. You will get a deeper understanding of the traditional culture and religions of Vietnam.

Enjoy the delicious lunch and visit the Ethnology Museum to know more about various ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Then you will visit the Temple of Literature and Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful gardens and admire the well-preserved architecture of the complex. We will finish our tour at Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son temple, famous for the legend of the restored sword.

Then, taking the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Check in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Notes:

Tour duration: 7 hours

On Monday and Friday mornings Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnic museums are closed. They will be replaced with a visit to Bat Trang pottery village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join 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 8 Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour) - Travel To Siem Reap - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour) - Travel To Siem Reap - Flight Included

Cu Chi, located 70 km out of Ho Chi Minh, was known as the “area of steel” in wartime. It has a system of tunnels over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. Today you will have a chance to touch the history and learn more about people’s lives during the war.

Get up early in the morning and meet the guide between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and head for 1.5 hour journey to Cu Chi.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will watch the introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed and how the people were surviving the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems and see the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with weapon warehouses, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels used for security purposes. Afterward, enjoy a cup of a special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) and have some rest before returning to Ho Chi Minh. The approximate arrival time is 15:00.

Then, taking the flight to Siem Reap. Check in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 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 10 Visit The Floating Villages Of Tonle Sap Lake (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit The Floating Villages Of Tonle Sap Lake (B)

Today you will have a chance to go outside the town and see Cambodia’s countryside with floating villages, green sceneries, and workshops.

After breakfast, meet your guide and head outside the town to visit the floating villages. Upon arrival, you will cruise in a traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake. You will have a chance to see the local life at the edges of the lake - floating villages, towering stilted houses, and huge fish traps. You will learn how the economy and way of life are connected with the lake, the fish, the wildlife, and the cycles of rising and falling waters.

In the afternoon, we will visit Cambodian Cultural Village which has the wax museum, and the miniatures of famous Cambodian landmarks, such as the Royal palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmey, 12th century Kompong Kdey Bridge, 16th century reclining Buddha and Independent Monument. You also will enjoy the traditional dance shows.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 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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Marvellous Vietnam And Cambodia In 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Marvellous Vietnam And Cambodia In 11 Days

Hanoi Arrival

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

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

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 City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour - Travel To Ho Chi Minh - Flight Included

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

Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour) - Travel To Siem Reap - Flight Included

Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)

Visit The Floating Villages Of Tonle Sap Lake (B)

Siem Reap Departure (B)

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