Flights

03 Flight ticket (20kg checked luggage and 7 kg handbag) -Hanoi – Hue -Danang – Ho Chi Minh (Late afternoon Flight) -PhnomPenh – Siem Reap

Accommodation

19 nights at 3-star hotels and 01 night on 5-star Halong Bay Hanoi: Keypad hotel or similar (Hotel in central of Old Town) Sapa: Panorama hotel or similar (Hotel in Center of town) Cuc Phuong: Guesthouse in the jungle Halong Bay cruise: Peony cruise or similar (5-star cruise) Hue: Thanh Lich Boutique hotel or similar (in the center of city) Hoian: Rose Garden hotel or similar (in the centre of Old Town) Ho Chi Minh: Sunrise Central hotel (Center of Distric 1) Can Tho: Hau Giang Hotel or similar (City center) Chau Doc: Chau Pho Hotel or similar (City center) Phnom Penh: Home Chic hotel (City center) Siem Reap: Ladear Boutique hotel (City center)

Meals

Meals: Daily Breakfast, 11 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Others

Round trip Train ticket Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi (shared 4- berth sleeping cabin) Speed boat tickets to Phnom Penh Entrance fee and sightseeing tickets

Guide

English -speaking guide

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival – Pick Up At Airport – Transfer To Hotel. (No Meal)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Arrival – Pick Up At Airport – Transfer To Hotel. (No Meal)

Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome you at airport and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Nil
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (Group Tour) – Transfer To Train Station – Check In On Night Train To Sapa (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (Group Tour) – Transfer To Train Station – Check In On Night Train To Sapa (B/L)

Enjoy a full-day tour of Hanoi and get a local’s insight into Vietnam’s mythology, traditions and customs. Visit cultural and historical sites, such as the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the Temple of Literature, or Bat Trang Craft Village, as well as everyday locales such as the little colonial houses of the Old Quarter.

In the evening, our guide and driver will escort to have dinner at local resturant then takes you to Train Station to catch a night train to Sapa.

Overnight on train (Deluxe cabin – 4 berth)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Arrive In Sapa Trek: Sa Seng- Hang Da – Hau Thao Village (Off The Beaten Track) (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Sapa Trek: Sa Seng- Hang Da – Hau Thao Village (Off The Beaten Track) (B/L/D)

You will arrive Sapa in the early morning, Driver will pick up from train station then takes you to Hotel to drop baggage and have breakfast.

At 09:00am, we depart for a short road transfer along of main road northeastwards to the starting point of trekking. Hiking uphill on a rocky path for 2 hours along the narrow valley which runs between two high mountains passing two villages of the Black H’mong people: Sau Chua and Sa Seng and see their rudimentary houses, stone wall around houses...

Lunch break in the village.

After lunch, we continue along the same trail gradually uphill the Den Thang Mountain for an hour to Hang Da Village of the H’mong which sits at 1,800m height and over looking down the Muong Hoa Valley. Paying visit to several local houses.

Leaving Hang Da and enjoy easy walk on high elevation for half an hour which offers great view of Muong Hoa Valley until arriving to Hau Chu Ngai, another village of the Black H’mong. This portion of the trek offers chances for taking the best photos of landscapes.

Getting downhill for another hour along a dirt track to Pho Village at the center of Hau Thao Commune. You will be picked up from here to get back to hotel.

Have dinner at local restaurant and the rest of the time is leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 Trek Ban Khoang – Ta Giang Phing Village (Off The Beaten Track) – Transfer To Train Station – Night Train To Hanoi (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Ban Khoang – Ta Giang Phing Village (Off The Beaten Track) – Transfer To Train Station – Night Train To Hanoi (B/L/D)

After breakfast for a short road transfer heading northwards of Sapa to O Quy Ho with several stops for magnificent landscapes of Fansipan, Sin Chai valley, then turn right to follow a narrow road for half an hour getting through the wild region with thick rain forest covering walled-up mountains, passing several waterfalls before arriving to Ban Khoang, a village of the Red Zao ethnic peoples.a

Spend over an hour walking to explore this remote village. Leaving Ban Khoang and process along the road for about 10km to Ta Giang Phin valley inhabited by the Black Hmong who live in some small villages scattering along a peaceful stream.

Enjoy an hour lunch break on the bank of a stream before walking along village path which connects village to village to witness daily activities of local life such as plough and harrow the fields, growing, harvesting.

The walk ends in mid-afternoon, picked up for the road ride back to Sapa.

Freshen up and then transfer downhill to Lao Cai station for dinner and catch a night train back Hanoi.

Overnight on train

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 Cuc Phuong National Park - Wildlife -Sleep In The Jungle (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cuc Phuong National Park - Wildlife -Sleep In The Jungle (B/L/D)

08:00 A.M Depart Hanoi for the Cuc Phuong National Park. On arrival visit the Primitive Man Cave and the Botanical Garden.

Lunch in the heart of the forest of Cuc Phuong National Park.

In the afternoon, have a walking tour to the one-thousand-year-old tree of Cho Chi. Then we travel back to the hotel and have free time to take in the freshness of the wild nature.

Overnight at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 Explore Cuc Phuong And Return Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Cuc Phuong And Return Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast at the guesthouse.

Enjoy a visit to the Primate Rescue Center.

Have free time walking in the deserted trail in the primeval forest of Cuc Phuong.

Lunch at the guesthouse.

Travel back to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7 Shared- Limousine Transfer To Halong Wharf - On Board 5 -Star Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shared- Limousine Transfer To Halong Wharf - On Board 5 -Star Cruise (B/L/D)

8:15: Our driver picks you up at your hotel then takes you to Halong.

11:30: Arrive Tuan Chau Island and drop off at check in point of the cruise. You will be welcomed by crew team.

12:45: You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board cruise. Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay - A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.

15:00: We will visit the Dark and Bright cave, famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoin bamboo boat or kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald, green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.

16:30: Return to the Cruise. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.

17:30 – 18:30: Join the cooking demonstration and “happy hour” with buy one get 1 free.

19:30: Enjoy a romantic dinner at the restaurant on Cruise.

21:00-22:00: Enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the top deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoying a glass of cocktail from the bar, watching famous films and relaxing on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch the bay from the balcony.

Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 Explore Halong Bay And Lan Ha Bay – Return To Hanoi – Transfer To Airport – Fly To Hue – Pick Up At Hue’S Airport – Hotel Check In (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Halong Bay And Lan Ha Bay – Return To Hanoi – Transfer To Airport – Fly To Hue – Pick Up At Hue’S Airport – Hotel Check In (B/L)

06:00: Start your day full of energy with a Tai-chi class on the deck and watch the sunrise.

06:45 - 07:15: A light breakfast is available at the restaurant with tea, coffee, traditional Pho or Bun Ca and cakes (breakfast time can change due to the itinerary).

07:30 - 09:00: You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.

9:30: Checking out of the room. Then the lunch in the restaurant is ready for you, pay the extra fee (if any) at the reception while traveling to the port. Kindly needed to pay for the costs in charge of the front desk (if any) while traveling to the port.

10:30 - 11:00: Disembark and move back the port.

Return Hanoi and get some Refresh up before going to airport to catch flight to Hue.

Be picked up and check in at hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 Hue City Tour – Private Car To Hoian Via Hai Van Pass – Check In Hotel In Hoian (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour – Private Car To Hoian Via Hai Van Pass – Check In Hotel In Hoian (B/L)

In the morning:

• 08:00: Our Car and your guide will pick you up at your hotel.

• Take a dragon boat to the first place, Thien Mu pagoda (Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda) – the oldest pagoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume River will make you very comfortable.

• 9.30 am: Visit the Citadel – Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.

• After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba market – the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things. This is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

• 12:00 am: Lunch at a local Restaurant

• After lunch, we will Visit Minh Mang Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings.

After that, driver will transfer you to Hoian.

Check in and overnight at hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10 Champa Ruins – My Son Sanctuary (Group Tour) (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Champa Ruins – My Son Sanctuary (Group Tour) (B/L)

08:00 Our guide picks you up at your hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary – The World Cultural Heritage.

09:00 Arriving in My Son – the Holly land surrounded by the marvellous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. We will have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, enjoying the traditional performances of Champa People.

11:00: Transfer a local house to learn how to make rice-paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on.

11:30: Have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice foods and fresh air.

12:30: Take a boat trip to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in the Central of Vietnam named as Thu Bon River.

13:30: Back to hotel

Overnight at hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11 Cycling To Tra Que Village - Cooking Class (Group Tour) (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cycling To Tra Que Village - Cooking Class (Group Tour) (B/L)

9:00AM Meet our local tour guide at lobby hotel by bicycle or by car. Our guide, who also is the chef, takes you to visit Hoi An market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. You then to ride to Tra Que village (a short 15minute cycle away.) You will be welcomed with a special local soft drink - “É” water or local tea. After your welcome, take a short walk around the vegetable garden to see local farmers at work. Begin to learn how to cook local delicacies including:

- Banh xeo,

- “Tam Huu” spring roll,

- “Tra Que” spring roll…

After your cooking class, enjoy the foods cooked by yourself. By bicycle we return

back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12 Late Afternoon Flight To Ho Chi Minh City – Airport Pick Up – Hotel Check In (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Late Afternoon Flight To Ho Chi Minh City – Airport Pick Up – Hotel Check In (B)

Today We arrange the late afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh so you will have more time to explore/relax in Hoian.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh in 1 hour flight then be picked up and check in

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Cu Chi Tunnels Plus Ho Chi Minh City Tour (Group Tour) (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnels Plus Ho Chi Minh City Tour (Group Tour) (B/L)

Today’s tour will begin at 07:30. After breakfast drive away from the city centre toward the Cu Chi district. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.

Arrive at the entrance of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Hear the tales of how these tunnels were built while walking through the forest. Visit two sections of the tunnel where it is possible to crawl inside to experience first-hand what life was like living underground. There are also several other informative displays and war relics around the area to explore.

After this morning’s Cu Chi Tunnels tour, return to the city centre in time for lunch. Then take a closer look at the city itself, starting at Reunification Hall. This fascinating building, once known as the Presidential Palace, is filled with history. Hear the story of how, on 30 April 1975, North Vietnamese tanks seized the building as Saigon fell. Continue to the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, two colonial-style monuments with interesting pasts.

The final stop of the day is Ben Thanh market. Located in the heart of the city, this market is one of the liveliest in the area. Rub shoulders with the locals while browsing the countless stalls selling fruits, tea and dry goods.

Return to the hotel and reflect back upon this incredible day of history and local culture.

Meals: Breakfast and lunches
Day 14 Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre (B/L)

Departing at 8:00 AM, from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, heading to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. During the 1.5 hour drive, pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. Your morning trip continues from here by motorized boat on the Tien River to the Qui (Tortoise Islet). On the way, see the fishing port, boat-building workshops, and the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet.

Walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Here you also can join daily activities of the local people and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Visit the bee house, and take the picture of the pythons. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.

The boat cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal, entering Ben Tre province — "the land of coconuts." Here you’ll see a typical agricultural model called "Garden - Pond – Cage,” before visiting the coconut candy-making shop.

Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s trees. After your boat ride, take a bike ride around the island before returning to the car. You will arrive in Can Tho City at around 5:00 PM, check in hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Tra Su Cajupt Forest (B/L))
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Tra Su Cajupt Forest (B/L))

At 7:00 we get on the boat cruise on Can Tho river to explore the picturesque secenery as well as local daily life both sides of the river in the morning. Then you will see the floating market, rice noodle producing, fruit orchard.

Then, we transfer to Chau Doc. On the way we will stop to vist Tra Su Cajupt Forest.

Start aboard a long small motorboat which called “tac rang” by the locals. It is a very common mean of transportation in Mekong Delta region. Along the small canals lining the forest, you will admire the lush greenery of lotuses and water lilies on the water. To reach the heart of the forest, you will be switched to a small wooden rowing boat, just enough space for 4 people. Gently drift along the water and go deeper, through small canals, you will be in awe of different kinds of birds scattering all around. You can observe a thousand of white storks and other colorful species of birds flying above or perching on the branches. The further you go, the more peaceful you feel. The sampan rower will help you to understand more about the forest and show you where the birds are.

After the boat tour, climb up to a 14m high watchtower where you can enjoy a fantastic panorama of the vast Tra Su cajuput forest, dotted with birds in the silhouette of the Forbidden Mountain (Nui Cam) in the background. In particular, there is also a telescope for those who wants to get more details of the bird nests or a closer look to the birds underneath when they are finding food or building nests. The forest rhythm of life seems to be exposed to the visitors and even become more vivid and lively. Get there when the sun is about to go down, it will be the most memorizing scene of this trip.

Finish boat trip in Tra Su, then head to your hotel in Chau Doc.

Check in and overnight at hotel in Chau Doc

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 16 Chau Doc – Speed Boat To Phnom Penh – Pick Up At River Station In Phnom Penh – Hotel Check In (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chau Doc – Speed Boat To Phnom Penh – Pick Up At River Station In Phnom Penh – Hotel Check In (B)

goodbye Vietnam. We takes a speedboat to travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Stop at the border for visa process and the continue going to Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 17 Phnom Penh City Tour - Royal Palace – S21 – Killing Field (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh City Tour - Royal Palace – S21 – Killing Field (B/L)

Start the tour is at 8.00am from hotel. Guide and driver will pick you up, drive along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming witness the tragic site of Cheug Ek - the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousand of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum - was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit The Royal Palace - a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc. Continue for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital. Tour finishes around 5.30pm and return hotel.

Overnight in hotel

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 18 Morning Fly To Siem Reap – Airport Pick Up – Kulen Elephant Forest - Hotel Check In (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Fly To Siem Reap – Airport Pick Up – Kulen Elephant Forest - Hotel Check In (B/L)

Transfer to airport to take early flight to Siem Reap.

Get picked up at airport then do Kulen National Park tour

Visit the sacred peak of Kulen Mountain and explore the natural landscapes of the surrounding Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Take in the views from the mountaintop, admire the 16th-century reclining Buddha statue, and hike to Kulen Waterfall.

Visit Kulen Elephant Forest is a unique and extraordinary experience. It is a place where you can learn about the majestic creatures, observe them in their natural habitat and even interact with them.

Driver back to hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 19 Angkor Thom And Angkor Watt Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Angkor Thom And Angkor Watt Tour (B/L)

Our guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.00am at your hotel’s lobby then transfer within Angkor jungle toward the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant face that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.

Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat - the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. Return to your hotel
Day 20 Banteay Srei Temples (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Banteay Srei Temples (B/L)

we will visit to Banteay Srey, known as Citadel of Women or a Pink Temple, and Banteay Samre Temples. Back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and lunch
Day 21 Siem Reap Departure. Trip Ends. Goodbye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap Departure. Trip Ends. Goodbye

Enjoy the last day in Siem Reap then driver takes you to airport to get a flight home.

The amazing trip Vietnam and Cambodia has come to an end. Goodbye and see you on another adventure with Vietnam Allure Travel.

Meal: Breakfast

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21-Day Vietnam And Cambodia: Wildlife & Culture With Speed B

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Itinerary of your trip 21-Day Vietnam And Cambodia: Wildlife & Culture With Speed B

Hanoi Arrival – Pick Up At Airport – Transfer To Hotel. (No Meal)

Hanoi City Tour (Group Tour) – Transfer To Train Station – Check In On Night Train To Sapa (B/L)

Arrive In Sapa Trek: Sa Seng- Hang Da – Hau Thao Village (Off The Beaten Track) (B/L/D)

Trek Ban Khoang – Ta Giang Phing Village (Off The Beaten Track) – Transfer To Train Station – Night Train To Hanoi (B/L/D)

Cuc Phuong National Park - Wildlife -Sleep In The Jungle (B/L/D)

Explore Cuc Phuong And Return Hanoi (B/L)

Shared- Limousine Transfer To Halong Wharf - On Board 5 -Star Cruise (B/L/D)

Explore Halong Bay And Lan Ha Bay – Return To Hanoi – Transfer To Airport – Fly To Hue – Pick Up At Hue’S Airport – Hotel Check In (B/L)

Hue City Tour – Private Car To Hoian Via Hai Van Pass – Check In Hotel In Hoian (B/L)

Champa Ruins – My Son Sanctuary (Group Tour) (B/L)

Cycling To Tra Que Village - Cooking Class (Group Tour) (B/L)

Late Afternoon Flight To Ho Chi Minh City – Airport Pick Up – Hotel Check In (B)

Cu Chi Tunnels Plus Ho Chi Minh City Tour (Group Tour) (B/L)

Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre (B/L)

Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Tra Su Cajupt Forest (B/L))

Chau Doc – Speed Boat To Phnom Penh – Pick Up At River Station In Phnom Penh – Hotel Check In (B)

Phnom Penh City Tour - Royal Palace – S21 – Killing Field (B/L)

Morning Fly To Siem Reap – Airport Pick Up – Kulen Elephant Forest - Hotel Check In (B/L)

Angkor Thom And Angkor Watt Tour (B/L)

Banteay Srei Temples (B/L)

Siem Reap Departure. Trip Ends. Goodbye

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