Overview
Glimpse of Vietnam & Cambodia
- Hotels
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
- Earlier known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a dynamic city offering exciting nightlife, authentic local delicacies and artistic colonial buildings
- Get a shivering sensation as you watch the horror of the Vietnam War on the former battlegrounds at the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Witness the best example of human’s devotion to gods at Angkor Wat – a perfect blend of spirituality and ambitious architecture
About the Tour:
Sprawling limestone cliffs and archipelagoes, sparkling blue waters, and lush green rice paddies stretching to infinity with a rich history and vibrant culture make Northern Vietnam a perfect relaxing getaway.
Spend a day cruising and enjoying various activities in Halong Bay – a natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters. From unraveling the country’s culture by trying the local delicacies to shopping your heart out at the famous night market in the old colonial quarter, there is something for everyone on this tour to Vietnam.
Cambodia, on the other hand, is filled with a rich cultural and spiritual experience with its age-old temple ruins studded with immense architectural beauty and timeless grandeur. Along with visiting the UNESCO Heritage Temple sites, get a chance to experience the countryside life of Cambodia while cruising through the Tonle Sap lake in a traditional boat, giving you a lifetime of memories to take back.
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY (D)
Upon Ho Chi Minh City arrival, you are welcome at airport with warmest atmosphere. Transfer to hotel for check in
Dinner at Indian restaurant, Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 2: CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B, D CRUISE)
Breakfast at hotel, Transfer to visit famous Cu Chi underground tunnels system used by Vietnamese guerillas during the American war. This system is stretched over 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian border with innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. The remaining tunnels gives the tourists a unique experience and an understanding of what underground life in the American war was like. Back to Ho Chi Minh City
Afternoon, visit Reunification Hall, Opera House, City Hall, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Go shopping at Ben Thanh Market and Thai Tuan Silk Center
Dinner cruise on Sai Gon River, Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, Coach trip to My Tho, capital of Tien Giang province, some of the most beautiful rural areas of the Mekong Delta. Cruise on Tien River. Visit of Thoi Son Islet, Tropical Fruit Garden and enjoy Local Folk Songs. Ride on a horse cart through the villages & take a boat cruising in small canal. Back to the Boat Station. Lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese Specialties as “Tai Tuong” fried fish, spring rolls and shrimps
Back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stopover and do shopping at Hacota center. Transfer to Coffee Shop to experience the atmosphere and local coffee
Dinner at local restaurant – Indian food, Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY – SIEM REAP (B)
Breakfast at hotel, After breakfast, leave Ho Chi Minh City to transfer to Siem Reap by public bus. It takes you totally 14 hours. On the way, you will stopover in Phnom Penh, then change into another bus and continue to transfer to Siem Reap. If the transportation time is too long, you can choose to transfer by air. Air fare from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap is indicated as below. Upon Siem Reap arrival, you are welcome with warmest atmosphere. Transfer to hotel for check in and relaxing
Free at your leisure, Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 5: SIEM REAP TOUR (B, D)
Breakfast at hotel, This morning, start tour to visit Roluos Group, these monuments mark the beginning of classical art, as some of the earliest great temples built by the Khmer. They served as the capital of Indravarman (who reigned from 877 to 889). Lolei Temple built on an islet by Yasovarman I (who ruled from 889 to 910), the founder of the first city of Angkor. The sandstone carvings in the niches of the temples are notable as are the Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts. Preah Ko Temple erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century in dedication to his defied ancestors in 880. There are inscriptions in Sanskrit on the doorsteps of each temple. Bakong Temple built and dedicated to Shiva by Indravarman I, this is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos Group of temples and still has an active Buddhist monastery
Afternoon, visit Banteay Srei Temple seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors, and then Banteay Samre Temple
Dinner at Indian restaurant, Overnight at Siem Reap
DAY 6: SIEM REAP TOUR (B, D WITH TRADITIONAL SHOW)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom – last capital of the Khmers, with its Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and the stunning Bayon Temple. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of Angkor Thom and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery
Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modern Cambodian flag. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. It is generally believed to have been a funeral temple for the king. It has been occupied continuously by Buddhist monks and is well preserved. Intricate bas-reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides. Each tells a story. The most celebrated of these is the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, which is located on the east wing. In it the Naga serpent, is twisted by demons and gods to spurt out the elixir of life.
Enjoy sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill
Buffet dinner and enjoy Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant, Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 7: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at your leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.
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Inclusions
- Accommodations in twin/double/triple share as mentioned with daily breakfast
- Meals as mentioned: B for Breakfast; L for Lunch; D for Dinner
- Private transfer as tour program
- Licensed English speaking guide at each city during the tours
- Entrance fee & boat trip as site listed
- 02 bottled drinking water/pax/day (500ml/bottle)
Exclusions
- Beverage & other meals not specified in the itinerary
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Authorization Letter: 10usd/pax
- Visa Fee of Vietnam or Cambodia
- Cambodia Visa Fee: 30usd/pax
- International and domestic airfare with airport tax
- Personal expenses
- Other services not above mentioned
- Tips (Compulsory)