Cambodia & Vietnam

 (17 DAY TOUR)

 WITH OPTIONAL 5 DAY TOUR ADD-ON FOR LAOS

 

 

Itinerary
 

Day 1:  DEPART FROM LONDON HEATHROW.

 

DAY2:   arrive siem reap- ankor temples  (l,D)

Arrive in Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you are picked up by our guide and transferred to your hotel.  The first morning is spent visiting the Roluos Temple Complex, the earliest of the Angkor temples, and its three principal monuments, Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed lunch in Siem Reap before heading to the majestic ruins of Angkor Wat, the best preserved of all the Angkor temples. You’ll have plenty time for a thorough exploration of this huge architectural wonder. At the end of the day, you’ll watch the sunset over the jungle from the top of a centuries-old temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3:  Angkor Thom, Angkor National Museum & Dinner Dance Show (B,L,D)

Begin your day at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where you’ll start your exploration of the centerpiece of this ancient city, the Bayon. The Bayon encloses 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatically smiling stone faces. The morning tour also visits the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as Ta Prohm Temple, made famous by the movie Tomb Raider.

After lunch, visit the Angkor National Museum to see displays of numerous artifacts and multimedia presentations of Angkorian history and culture. The afternoon ends with a traditional Apsara dance show, bringing ancient Khmer culture to life in spectacular surroundings while you enjoy the very best in Cambodian cuisine.

Overnight in Siem Reap

 

Day 4:  Banteay Srey and Banteay Samre – Tonle Sap (B, L, D)

An early start to witness the sunrise at the Angkor Wat Temple. After breakfast, the tour visits the exquisite Banteay Srey, “Citadel of the Woman”, home to some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art, followed by a tour of Banteay Samre. Explore the temples at leisure before the tour heads to the Tonle Sap Lake. This valuable ecosystem was classified as an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. A short drive south of Siem Reap is followed by a boat tour of the floating villages and surrounding wildlife.]

Overnight in Siem Reap

 

 

Day 5:  Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we commence our journey to Phnom Penh on private (about 6 hour drive). Upon arrival, we start our discovery of the capital with the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda as well as the Wat Phnom.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

 

Day 6:  Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (B, L, D)

This morning we visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek. After an early lunch, we board our speed boat for a five our cruise to Chau Doc (Vietnam border). Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Chau Doc

Day 7:   Mekong Delta – Chau Doc to Can Tho (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we take a boat ride to visit the surrounding floating villages. We then discover a Cham ethnic village before being transferred to Can Tho.  

Overnight in Can Tho

 

Day 8:   Mekong Delta – Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)

This morning we take a short boat ride to reach the notorious floating Cai Rang market. Here you can observe unique whole sales fruits scenes.  The boat trip is inclusive of a stop at regular Le Binh market. We then start our journey to Ho Chi Minh City (about 3 hour drive).

Overnight in Saigon

Day 9:   Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City tour (B, L, D)

Depart at 08:00am from the hotel. Upon arrival at the tunnels, watch a short introductory video on the construction of the tunnels. The next hour is spent exploring the maze of tunnels, accompanied by the guide. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500-pound bombs from B52 bombers. Return to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 14:00pm. This afternoon visit some of the city's major attractions including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum.

Overnight in Saigon

 

 

Day 10:  Ho Chi Minh – Nha Trang (B, L, D)

In the morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, transfers are included to the hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang

 
Day 11:  Nha Trang Snorkeling (B, L, D)

Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit; many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see live colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you may be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Guests to wait in the hotel lobby at 0830 hrs. The tour is subject to weather conditions.

Note: Snorkelling is not included. You can hire at the shops at Island

Overnight in Nha Trang

 

Day 12:  Nha Trang – Flight to Da Nang – Transfer to Hoi An (B, L, D)

Transfer to Nha Trang airport and take a short flight to Danang. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.  From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, renowned for its silk and popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century and much of the town is now heritage-listed. Enjoy a half day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Overnight in Hoi An

 

Day 13:  Hoi An, transfer to Hue (B, L, D)

Leave Hoi An early in the morning for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. On the way to Hue, you will visit China Beach, Cham Museum - once center of the ancient Cham civilization, then Marble Mountain.  Lunch will be served at one local Vietnamese restaurant before transferring to the hotel in Hue.

Overnight in Hue

Day 14:  Hue – Flight to Hanoi (B, L, D)

This morning we take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. We stop at Thien Mu Pagoda to see the 7-storey octagonal tower and an old Austin car which transported the bonze Thich Quang to Saigon in 1963 for his self-immolation. Continue tour by drive to Minh Mang Tomb built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s tomb complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc) designed on a symmetric axis.

In the afternoon we begin to see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19^th century for the Emperors under Nguyen Dynasty. We then drive outskirts of Hue to the impressive tomb of King Khai Dinh.

Late afternoon, transfer to the airport and take a flight to  Hanoi . Upon arrival, transfers are provided to the hotel. Dinner and then the balance of the day at leisure, for your own arrangements.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 15:  Hanoi Full-day City Tour (B, L, D)

Today we commence our exploration of Hanoi by visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex, starting at the President’s Mausoleum. We continue to his humble “house on stilts”, see the French colonial Presidential Palace and the 11^th century One-Pillar Pagoda. Afterwards we visit the Temple of Literature, the first Vietnam University dating to 1070. 

After lunch, we go to the Museum of Ethnology, which is an excellent museum containing the ethnic costumes of the various minorities of VN, as well as relics, tools and even full size replicas of their homes and buildings. We then have a water puppet show before having dinner at a local restaurant before transferringback to the hotel

 

Note: Ho Chi Minh complex closes on Monday, Friday and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes in every afternoon. All Museums in Hanoi closes on Monday.

 

Day 16:  Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

 

08.00                Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay

12.00                Check - in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embank on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.

13.00                Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay, passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village

15.30                Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at leisure

                        Join one of the following optional activities:

Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat

Kayak into the village or swim near the boat (weather permitting)

                        Enjoy optional onboard activities: e.g. sunbathing, snorkeling, traditional massage, etc.

17.00                Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien

                        Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck

19.30                Sumptious Seafood Set-dinner onboard

21.00                Relax at leisure or join the fishing program

 

Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic

Day 17:   Halong Bay – Hanoi departure (Brunch)

 

06.15                Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served

07.00                Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.

08.00                Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot)

09.00                Return to Bhaya Class. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.

11.00                Disembark Bhaya Café.

 

We transfer to Hanoi and you may have a walking tour around the Old Quarter or relax by the Hoan Kiem Lake or at a local bar for a drink before transferring to the airport for the onward flight.

 

 

TOUR PRICE:

No. of PAX	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Price (£)	2721	2543	2412	2333	2295	2286	2275	2260

No of PAX	10	11	12	13	14	15	Single Supp
Price (£)	2255	2250	2245	2240	2235	2225	499

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

-          14 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below 

           indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)

-          01 night accommodation in twin/ double cabion on the Cruise on Halong Bay (sharing cruise)

-          All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the

           number of pax)

-          Local ENGLISH speaking guides

-          Airfares (international and domestic)

-          All entrance fees as program

-          Express Boat Ticket from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc by Blue Cruiser or similar (sharing boat)

-          Private boat trips on Tonle Sap Lake, Chau Doc, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang,  Perfume River in

           Hue

-          Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program

-          2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

-          Service charge and current government VAT tax

 

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

-          Meals (other than mentioned in the program)

-          Drinks

-          Visas to Vietnam, Cambodia

-          Mineral water beyond that supplied

-          Tips

-          Early check in or late check out

-          Insurances

-          Optional excursions and activities

-          Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation

-          Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)

-          Peak season surcharges if any

-          All not mentioned above

 

HOTEL LISTS (subject to availability): below hotels or similar ones of same category:

 

Category: Superior (4 stars):

Cities	Hotels	Room type	Website
Siem Reap	Ree Hotel	Deluxe City View	www.reehotel.com
Phnom Penh	Landscape Hotel	Standard	www.hotellandscape.com
Chau Doc	Victoria Chau Doc Hotel	Superior	www.victoriahotels-asia.com
Can Tho	Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel	Superior	www.ninhkieuhotel.com
Saigon	Kim Do Hotel	Deluxe	www.kimdohotel.com
Nha Trang	Michelia Hotel	Superior	www.michelia.vn
Hoi An	Hoi An Trails Resort	Superior	www.hoiantrailsresort.com.vn
Hue	Huong Giang Hotel	Deluxe	www.huonggianghotel.com.vn
Hanoi	Sunway Hotel	Superior	www.sunwayhotels.com
Halong Bay	Bhaya Cruise Classic	Deluxe	www.bhayacruises.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TOUR NAME: TOUR 1- ADD-ON TO LAOS FROM VIETNAM

NUMBER OF DAYS: 5DAYS/4NIGHTS

+ ADD ON FOR LAOS BASED ON 6 PAX £680.00. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT £ 146.00

 

Day 17:  Hanoi- Luang Prabang (D)

Meet upon arrival, you are welcome to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Transfer to our hotel for check-in

Dinner at local restaurant

 

Day 18:  Luang Prabang city tour (B,L,D)

Enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

 

Day 19:  Luang prabang- Vientaine by flight (B,L,D)

Visit the National Museum (close Tuesday), which was once a king’s palace. Displayed inside this museum is a collection of personal artifacts from the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful and panoramic sunset over the ancient and once royal city and the Mekong River.

Afterwards, transfer to the airport to take flight to Vientaine

On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel.

Overnight in Vientaine

 

Day 20:  Vientaine-Hanoi by flight (B,L,D)

In the morning, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

Afterwards, transfer to the airport to take flight to Hanoi

Upon arrival, our local guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel for check in

Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 21:  Hanoi departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take flight to your next destination

End of services

 

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

-         4 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated

          room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)

-         All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of

          pax)

-         Local ENGLISH speaking guides

-         Luang Prabang: 01 guide

-         Vientaine: 01 guide

-         Hanoi: 01 guide

-         All entrance fees as program

-         Private boat trip to Pak Ou Caves

-         Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food, Set Menu):

-         4 Breakfasts

-         3 Lunches + 04 Dinners at local restaurants

-         2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

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TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

-          Meals (other than mentioned in the program)

-          Drinks

-          Visas to  Laos

-          Mineral water beyond that supplied

-          Tips

-          Early check in or late check out

-          Insurances

-          Optional excursions and activities

-          Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation

-          Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)

-          Peak season surcharges if any

-          All not mentioned

 

 

Category: Superior (4 stars):

Cities	Hotels	Room type	Website
Hanoi	Sunway Hotel	Superior	www.sunwayhotels.com
Vientiane	Salana Boutique Hotel	Deluxe	www.salanaboutique.com
Luang Prabang	Villa Santi Resort	Deluxe	www.villasantihotel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEVERAL POINTS TO NOTE:

 

1. The above tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise we will of course keep you well informed.

2. Availability: Please note that if a certain hotel is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category.

3. All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace with a similar point of interest

4. Above itinerary is based on the current flight schedule. In case of flight changes, the itinerary will be changed accordingly.

5. No early check in or late check out is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.

6. Visas into Vietnam and Laos are required except for countries who have signed the visa exemption contracts. Please contact us for visa information details.

 

Vegetarian meals are available with all our tour packages 

* Please note that prices shown are per person based on group bookings (price varies according to group size and travel dates). Pricing is subject to availability and change. Terms and conditions apply.

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