Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia - 18days
Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia - 18days
Starts : Hanoi, ends: Siem Reap
Highlights: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Temples Of Angkor.
Trip Code : C-IC12
West Lake - HanoiDay 1; Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring the city. In the evening watch a performance of the renowned water puppet theatre whose origins date back over a thousand years.
Accommodation in Hanoi:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Halong BayDay 2; Halong Bay
Board a boat for a scenic cruise through Halong Bay's emerald waters, sailing past vast limestone karsts and secluded lagoons. Indulge in a gourmet seafood lunch, lounge on deck to aid digestion then perhaps cool off with a swim.
Accommodation in Hanoi:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
one pillar pagodaDays 3-4; Hanoi
Days to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex containing his mausoleum, former residence and the One Pillar Pagoda. Also visit the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. A one-hour tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo is a relaxing way to end the day. The tour includes a stop at an ancient Vietnamese “long house”.
Accommodation in Hanoi:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
HueDays 5-6; Hue
See the royal treasures of Hue on a bicycle or take a boat trip along the Perfume River. Don't miss the Imperial Citadel with its ruined Forbidden Purple City and its Nine Dynastic Urns.
Accommodation in Hue:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
China BeachDays 7-9; Hoi An
Journey over the Hai Van Pass, calling into China Beach on the way to Hoi An. Explore the city's ancient streets, amble around the My Son or master Vietnamese culinary skills in a cooking class. Noon, time to rest on the famous China Beach
Accommodation in Hoi An:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Nha TrangDays 10-12; Nha Trang
Relax on squeaky sand beaches or snorkel the offshore reefs of Nha Trang. Perhaps even take a boat out to Bamboo, Monkey or Bird's Nest islands to explore the pristine landscapes and swim in the warm South China Sea.
Accommodation in Nha Trang:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Ho Chi MinhDays 13-14; Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war “Viet Cong” guerillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels using them to hide during bombing raids and stage surprise attacks. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple.
Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Phnom PenhDay 15 -16; Phnom Penh
On arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel and meet your tour tour guide for welcome drinks and a tour briefing. During our stay here we gain an insight into the contrasts of Khmer history with visits to the Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields. Jump aboard a cyclo for a visit to the city’s namesake, Wat Phnom, and learn about the plight of local street children, and what you can do to help, at the ChildSafe Centre. There will also be time to learn the secrets of Khmer cuisine with a cooking class, and visit a beautiful hilltop temple in nearby Oudong, a former capital of Cambodia.
Accommodation in Phnom Penh:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Siem ReapDay 17; Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat
We take our short flight to Siem Reap, gateway to the temples of Angkor. Rise before dawn to experience the spires of Angkor Wat emerge from surrounding sunset – an unforgettable sight. Tour the main temple complex, including the impressive stone faces of the Bayon, by tuk tuk and venture off the tourist trail to jungle covered Boeng Mealea. Experience the natural marvel of Tonle Sap Lake on a boat cruise and explore the pre Angkorian Roulos temples. In your free time, seek out some bargains in the Old Market or enjoy a drink at the Foreign Correspondents Club
Accommodation in Siem Reap:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
DepartureDay 18; Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
At leisure until the departure transfer to airport fro your flight home.
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