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 the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by a visit to Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Later, continue your tour to some significant sites, including One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Temple of Literature.

  In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology and then experience a rickshaw trip around the Old Quarter. The last stop is Hoan Kiem Lake. Passing through the wooden red-painted bridge, you will reach Ngoc Son Temple. After the tour, 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, diving to explore this beautiful area.

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• 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 Ancient Town

  In the morning, visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and the former Vietnamese Merchant's House. Later, head to the home of an artisan in the old street, where you will have a chance to make a traditional lantern by hand and keep it as a souvenir.

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• Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue

  Move on to Hue by land, via Da Nang. Along the way, stop to visit Cham Museum, Non-Nuoc Beach, Marble Mountain, and take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Da Nang at Hai Van Pass. Arrive in Hue late afternoon, check into your hotel and relax.

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• Day 7: Hue

  This morning you will visit the majestic Tomb of King Minh Mang, the final resting place of one of the Nguyen Dynasty's staunchest Confucians. Then, ride a royal dragon boat along the Perfume River to the sacred Thien Mu Pagoda - the symbol of Hue. Continue to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City for their historic monuments. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to take a stroll down the traditional Dong Ba Market to experience the local lifestyle.

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• Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

  After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and escorted to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax.

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• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels

  Go for exploration at the underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to the downtown to visit the Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace. Step into the Old Saigon Post Office, which is one of Vietnam's most beautiful examples of French colonial architecture. Lastly, have a stroll at Dong Khoi Street.

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• Day 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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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