February, 11th - 24th, 2024
13 nights with air from LAX - $
Come join us for this fabulous trip covering the highlights of Vietnam and Ankor Wat in Cambodia.
This incredible itinerary features visits to most of the significant destinations with daily tours, an overnight cruise on Halong Bay, 20 meals, entrance fees, all air and more!
Saigon Cu Chi Hoian Hue Halong Angkor Wat - Siem Reap - Phnom Pehn
We did this trip back in 2010 and it was so good that the only change we're making is to add one more night in Hoi An. This is the Vietnam/ Cambodia trip you've been waiting for! In 12 days we will see the highlights of these two amazing countries with great hotels along our journey. You will love the Victory Star ship on Halong Bay! Don't settle for a cheaper trip! Check out the photo link at the end of this page to see pictures from our last Vietnam/ Cambodia trip.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1 |
Wednesday |
13 May 2015 |
Arrive HCMC |
Day 2 |
Thursday |
14 May 2015 |
HCMC city tour Cu Chi tunnel |
Day 3 |
Friday |
15 May 2015 |
HCMC Danang Hoi An |
Day 4 |
Saturday |
16 May 2015 |
Hoi An at leisure |
Day 5 |
Sunday |
17 May 2015 |
Hoi An Hue |
Day 6 |
Monday |
18 May 2015 |
Hue Hanoi |
Day 7 |
Tuesday |
19 May 2015 |
Hanoi city tour |
Day 8 |
Wednesday |
20 May 2015 |
Hanoi Halong |
Day 9 |
Thursday |
21 May 2015 |
Halong Hanoi Fly to Siem Reap |
Day 10 |
Friday |
22 May 2015 |
Siem Reap// Angkor Watt |
Day 11 |
Saturday |
23 May 2015 |
Siem Reap Phnom Penh |
Day 12 |
Sunday |
24 May 2015 |
PhnomPenh Departure |
Program in details:
Day 1
Wednesday
13 May 2015
Arrive HCMC (D)
On arrival in HCMC we will be picked up to hotel for check in and relax rest of day
Welcome dinner in evening will be arranged
China Airlines 781 Departure:Taipei 13MAY/730A Arrival:Ho Chi Minh City
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, welcome dinner
Day 2
Thursday
14 May 2015
HCMC city tour Cu Chi tunnel (B, L)
AM: visit Cu Chi tunnel
PM: The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh begins with a visit to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office
Visit the War Remnant Museum
Shopping at Ben Thanh market, dinner at request
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast at hotel, lunch
Day 3
Friday
15 May 2015
HCMC Danang Hoi An (B, L)
Take flight to Da Nang depart 9.00, upon arrival transferred to Hoi An you are picked up to Hoi An on the way visit Marble Mountain and Cham museum
PM: we visit Hoi An ancient town, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast at hotel, lunch
Day 4
Saturday
16 May 2015
Hoi An at leisure (B)
Free at your leisure in Hoi An
Includes: hotel, breakfast at hotel
Day 5
Sunday
17 May 2015
Hoi An Hue (B, L)
AM: breakfast at hotel, relax at leisure then we drive to Hue, visit Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass Upon arrival in Hue, visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long. Before leaving the site of Imperial city, visit Khai Dinh tomb
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, breakfast at hotel, lunch, entrance fee
Day 6
Monday
18 May 2015
Hue Hanoi (B, L)
AM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, visit Dong Ba market
PM: take flight to Hanoi depart at 15.30, arrive at 16.40 you are picked up to hotel for reax
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, breakfast at hotel, lunch, entrance fee
Day 7
Tuesday
19 May 2015
Hanoi city tour (B, L)
After
breakfast, you are picked up and start for city tour;
with Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,
and One pillar pagoda, Continue to visit Ethnology Museum.
Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in
PM: Visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century then have cyclo in the old quarter, enjoy water puppet show in the afternoon
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast at hotel, lunch
Day 8
Wednesday
20 May 2015
Hanoi Halong on Victory Star Cruise (B, L, D)
7.45 depart for Halong Bay
11.30 12.15 Arrival at Hon Gai international Pier and welcome at Victory café
12.15 Transfer to cruise ship, Welcome Drink cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins - Departure to Halong Bay
13.00 Savor a delicious Vietnamese set lunch as Victory Star 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 ..
15.00 Transfer from Victory Star Cruise to rowing boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village Visit the Floating village (1hour) Rowers are local girls wearing traditional costume.
Its the opportunity to see the fishers daily life with the primary features in the charming nature
16.00 Return to Victory Star Cruise for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the floating village or swim near the boat. Option on board activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc..
17.00 Continue cruising through the bay
18.00 Anchorage for overnight at Ho Dong Tien
18.30 Cooking show
19.30 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner in dinning room
21.00 Activities: Relax on sundeck, Beauty Spa services, Happy Hour available or night time fishing
Includes:
Excludes:
Day 9
Thursday
21 May 2015
Halong Hanoi Fly to Siem Reap (Brunch)
6.00 Enjoy sunrise over the Bay or take part in our morning Tai Chi class
7.00 Light breakast. Victory Star 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.
8.00 Arrive at Sung Sot grotto. Explore the most famous grotto of Halong Bay
9.30 Check-out cabins Luggage collection
10.00 Having international buffet brunch served and settle bills while cruising through the bay to the pier.
10.30 Arrival at the pier. Time to say Goodbye
You are then transferred to airport for flight to Siem Reap depart at 17.50, arrive at 19.30 you are picked up to hotel for relax
Includes: package on cruise, hotel in Siem Reap, transports, tour guide
Day 10
Friday
22 May 2015
Siem Reap// Angkor Watt (B, L)
AM: We start our tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom(the temple) which was built by Angkors greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now, then go to Baphoun which is one of the most spectacular of Angkors temples in its heyday; Terrace of the Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the kings grand audience hall; Terrace of the Leper King is another of Angkors mysteries. In the afternoon visit the World Seventh Wonder which is well known as Angkor Wat, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire.
Includes: Transports, hotel, tour guide, breakfast at hotel, lunch, entrance fee
Day 11
Saturday
23 May 2015
Siem Reap Phnom Penh (B, L)
We start our tour to Rolous Group temples including the 9th-century-erected Preah Ko temple, Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Rolous group temples, and the four-brick-tower temple of Lo Lei.
12.00: Lunch at restaurant
13.30PM: We head to Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddist temple with four concentricwalls; Srah Srang (Royal Bath); especially to Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originallycharming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings.
Take flight to Phnom Penh, on arrival you are pick up and transfer to hotel for checking in
and relax
Includse: transports, hotel, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast at hotel, lunch
Day 12
Sunday
24 May 2015
PhnomPenh Departure (B)
After breakfast you are picked up to airport for your ongoing flight
China Airlines 862 Departure:Phnom Penh 24MAY/1050A Arrival:Taipei 24MAY/320P
Includes: Transports, breakfast at hotel
HOTELS:
Destinations |
Hotel name |
Type of room |
No. of nights |
Saigon |
Royal Lotus hotel 4* |
ROH |
02 |
Hoi An |
Hoi An Beach resort 4* |
Deluxe ROH |
02 |
Hue |
Moonlight hotel 4* |
Deluxe ROH |
01 |
Hanoi |
Golden Lotus Luxury 3*+ |
Deluxe ROH |
02 |
Halong |
Victory Star Cruise |
ROH |
01 |
Siem Reap |
Angkor Holiday hotel 3* |
ROH |
02 |
Phnom Penh |
OHANA HOTEL hotel 4* |
Deluxe ROH |
01 |
PRICE INCLUDES :
- Hotels at destination as indicated in program (double/ twin sharing)
- Private bus for transportation (will use 2 buses for group over 40 people)
- Meals as indicated in program
- Tour guides at places (English speaking)
- Entrance fees
- Boat trip on Halong Bay
- Boat trip at other places
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Personal expenses
- International travel insurances
- Other expenses not indicated in program
- Other meals, drinks, tipping