Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Seam Reap- Phnom Penh

 
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (GP)

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport on the morning, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Free  time for your leisure till afternoon.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple Of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, dedicated to Confucius and Vietnamese most successful scholars. Proceed to visit the Museum of History. Take a one-hour cyclo tour to visit the old quarter of Hanoi. Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note that the Museums close on Mondays

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong (B, L, D, GP)

Breakfast, leave Hanoi by road for Ha Long Bay. Arrive in Ha Long and board our traditional sailing junk. While cruising the exquisite waters, sample the local fresh seafood. Start a fantastic cruise in Halong bay and sightseeing Dog Island, Incense Urn Island, Fighting Coq Island, Finger Island, Hoa Cuong Island and explore the mystery of Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave). Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L, D, GP)

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise island, Bai Tu Long bay and take small bamboo boat to visit Luon cave. After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board, transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B, DP in Hanoi, G in Hue)

In the morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. Meet and transfer to hotel for check in.
Afternoon: visit the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Shopping at Dong Ba market. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue - Hoi An (B, L, G)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit Thien Mu pagoda by boat, visit the impressive tombs of Nguyen Emperors. After lunch at local restaurant, transfer to Hoi An. On arrival, check in Hoi An resort. Free time on the beach for the relax. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (B, GP in Hoi An, DP in HCMC)

 
After breakfast, free to explore the old merchant town of Hoi An with Chinese Assembly Halls, beautiful Japanese-covered Bridge, narrow winding streets and ancestral family homes. Be tempted by its art galleries, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, lanterns, embroidery and tailor shops.  You can also relax at the beach. In the afternoon, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.  

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi (B, G)

After breakfast, we venture beyond the city limits to the former Viet Cong stronghold at Cu Chi, where we explore this remarkable tunnel network. Return to Ho Chi Minh city at noon. In the afternoon, free to visit the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City with Notre Dame Cathedral and the former US Embassy and shopping at Ben Thanh market or take the optional tour. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8: Mekong delta day trip (B, L, G)

In the morning you will depart for My Tho Town in Mekong Delta, the “rice basket” of Vietnam. Stop at Go Den Winery to see how they make & taste sticky rice wine and to interact with local people. After arrival in My Tho, you will take the boat ride across the Mekong River. Transfer to a sampan row boat along the natural canal. Visit a local house, orchard garden, bee farm, sampling honey tea, taking horse-cart ride, coconut candy factory… Lunch at a local house on the island with local specialties. Drive back to HCMC in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap (B, DP in HCMC, GP in Siem Reap)

Meet you at the hotel and transfer to airport for a short flight to Siem Reap. Arrival Siem Reap. Check-in your hotel. Free at your leisure and overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10: Siem Reap Angkor Temple (B, L, D, G)

AM: visit Angkor Thom (the old king palace) with Bayon, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of LepeKing, Phimean Akas, BaPhoun. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM : Continue to visit famous temple Angkor Wat with enjoying Sunset From Top of Bakheng Hill. Dinner with show at local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Siem Reap - Bantey Srei (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel, then visit Banteay Srey (The women Palace) and Bantey Samrei. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: Visit other Angkor Ruins, Thommanon, Chao Say Tevoda, Takeo, Taprom, Bunteay Kday, Sras Srong till sunset. Dinner on your own & overnight at hotel in Rep.

Day 12: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B, L, G in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh)

After breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer for lunch at local restaurant then transfer to hotel for check in and relax.
Afternoon, transfer to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom. Dinner on your own & overnight at hotel in PNH

Day 13: Phnom Penh City tour - Dep (B, L, G)

Shopping at Russian market and Centre Market till have lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to airport for departure. End of services.

 

 

NET PRICE IN US$ PER PAX

(Valid untill 30/9/2010)

Hotel/No.of pax	2	3 - 4	5 - 6	7 - 10	Single Surcharge
Superior ***	1260	1081	892	878	329
Deluxe ****	1575	1484	1219	1207	666
Luxury *****	1947	1939	1625	1590	959

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

• 11 nights hotel accommodtaion at twin shared room  including breakfast, tax and service charge.
• 1 night on board in Halong Bay (twin shared cabin)
• Land transfer by air - conditioned vehicle for whole trip.
• Entrance fees and sightseeing as specified.
• Boat trip in Mekong Delta.
• Meals as indicated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner). Special food requirement could be arranged with prior notice from guest.
• Dinner with Apsara show in Siem Reap
• A bottle of mineral water per day
• English speaking guide. Other languages are available upon request

 

 

 

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Drinks and tips
• Travel insurance
• Visa Application
• International and domestic flights
• Personal Expenses
• Others not mentioned
• High season surcharge ( if any)