Cambodia & Vietnam Experience - 20 days
Cambodia & Vietnam Experience - 20 days
Starts : Phnom Penh, ends : Hanoi
Highlights: Phnom Penh, Siep Reap / Angkor Wat, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay
Trip Code : CV-C&VE20
Happy Kids in Phnom PenhDays 1-2; Phnom Penh
On arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel and meet your tour guide and 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
AngkorDays 3-5; Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat
The first glimpses of Angkor Wat emerging for the surrounding jungle are truly unforgettable. Explore these extraordinary ruins and, with the help of a local guide, unravel the history behind each structure.
Accommodation in Siem Reap:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh cityDays 6-7; Ho Chi Minh City
Dinner at a local restaurant is a delicious introduction to Vietnamese cuisine and a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels is a chance to experience wartime Viet Minh life. Spend an afternoon visiting some of the city's highlights on a cyclo tour including the striking Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.
Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Mekong DeltaDays 8-9; Mekong Delta
Travel along the Mekong and enjoy renowned delta hospitality on a riverside homestay. Early next morning, visit the Cai Be Floating Markets and the inspirational Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful sanctuary where monks provide a home for disabled and orphaned children.
Accommodation in Mekong Delta:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star or Homestay
+ Room type: Superior Room
Nha Trang Days 10-11; Nha Trang
Cycle around scenic Nha Trang then swim, snorkel and sample the day's catch on an island boat trip. With its harmonious mix of mountains, islands, sea and sand, there's nothing left to do but soak it all up and relax.
Accommodation in Nha Trang:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Hoi AnDays 12-14; Hoi An
Once a major trading port, Hoi An still retains a distinct old-world feel. Wander the Old Town on a guided walking tour and enjoy a scrumptious lunch of cou lau, a delicious local noodle dish.
Accommodation in Hoi An:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
HueDays 15-16; Hue
Enter the gateway to Vietnam's royal past on a tour of the Imperial Citadel. Cruise the Perfume River to the elegant tomb of Tu Duc, the last emperor of independent Vietnam.
Accommodation in Hue:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Hoan kiem lake- HanoiDay 17; Hanoi
Explore the Old Quarter and see an entertaining water puppet show. Be amazed by the sublime Temple of Literature, a wonderful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture that also offers a relaxing retreat from the bustle of the streets.
Accommodation in Hanoi:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room
Halong BayDay 18; Halong Bay
Sail turquoise waters past soaring limestone peaks on a leisurely overnight cruise. If the weather is warm, why not take a dip before tantalising the tastebuds at a sumptuous seafood feast.
Accommodation in Halong Bay:
+ Boat grade: Top end of Wooden junk
+ Room type: Deluxe Room
HanoiDays 19-20; Hanoi
Lake Hoan Kiem reflects modern office buildings towering over old Buddhist temples and a tangle of ancient streets. Your journey ends with an airport transfer on day 20.
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