Indochina a land of exotic charms and endless smiles where
ancient culture and modern history merge as one. Through this journey, you will
gain a unique insight into a fascinating heritage, exploring the incomparable
landscapes and ornate architecture of Vietnam.
Tour Duration: 17 days / 16 nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho
Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap.
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you
wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi (Vietnam) / Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Tour Type: Landscape and Culture
Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific
requirements in the inquiry form)
DAY 1: Hanoi – Arrival (D)
DAY 02: Hanoi – Overnight Train To Lao Cai (B, L)
DAY 03: Lao Cai – Market - Sapa (B, L)
DAY 06: Halong – Hanoi – Flight To Hue (B, L)
DAY 07: Hue – Hoi An (B, L)
DAY 08: Hoi An (B, L)
DAY 09: HoiAn – Da Nang – Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
DAY 10: Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
DAY 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long - Can Tho (B, L)
DAY 12: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B, L)
DAY 13: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B)
DAY 14: Phnom Penh – Flight To Siem Reap (B)
DAY 15: Siem Reap (B)
DAY 16: Siem Reap (B)
DAY 17: Siem Reap - Departure (B)
DAY 1: Hanoi – Arrival (D)
DETAIL ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Hanoi Arrival
Accommodation: Hanoi Medallion Hotel - 3 star hotel in the city central
Accommodation: Hanoi Medallion Hotel - 3 star hotel in the city central
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Aiport, you will be transferred to
your hotel. In the late afternoon, we will take an hour Cyclo around Hanoi Old
Quarter, exploring bustling streets and local life. Then, attend the
performance of the unique water puppet show before enjoying welcome dinner at a
local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 02: HANOI – OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI (B, L)
Accommodation: King Express Train
We begin a full-day city tour around the city by visiting the
Ho Chi Minh complex, including the One Pillar Pagoda, his house on stilts and
Mausoleum. Then, take a short driver to Temple of Literature - the first
university of Vietnam.
Lunch will be served at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer to Ethnologic museum to learn
about 54 officially recognized ethnic groups inVietnam. Back to the city
central, visit Ngoc Son temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, you have free time
until transfering to Hanoi railway station for overnight train to Lao Cai.
Accommodation: Sapa
Unique Hotel
Arrival at Lao Cai in early morning. You have time for
relaxation and breakfast at a local Vietnamese restaurant before driving to a
market of the hill tribles. Depending on the day of the week, we will visit Bac
Ha market which is home to the flower H’mong hill tribe minority people and is
open on Sunday; Can Cau on Saturday or Coc Ly on Tuesday.
Join the market, you can meet people of Flower Hmong, Black
Hmong, Dzay, Dzao and other ethnic groups coming to the market not for
purchasing goods, but for meeting and chatting. Markets hold once per week,
here likes a real cultural center. After lunchtime, we drive to Sapa. Check in
to the hotel and free at the leisure.Overnight in Sapa.
DAY 04: SAPA –Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – OVERNIGHT TRAIN
TO HANOI (B, L)
Accommodation: King Express TrainSapa
Today, you have a trekking to hill tribles in Muong Hoa
village. Trek on trails to Y Linh Ho village at first and enjoy the spectacular
views of the beautiful valley with colorful rice terrace en route. You have
chance to talk and see local people weaving and embroidering their clothes.
Then, walk towards Lao Chai village, experiencing Black H’mong people’s daily
life and traditional culture before heading to Ta Van village inhabited by Zay
minorities.
Back to Sapa and transfer to Lao Cai train station for the
night train back to Hanoi.
DAY 05: HANOI – HALONG (B, L, D)
Accommodation: V’spirit Cruise
Arrival at Hanoi railway station in the early morning, take a
shower and enjoy breakfast at a mini hotel nearby before departure for Halong
Bay, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage.
08h00 – 08h30: After breakfast, car pick you up at your hotel
and start the scenic 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay - listed as a World Heritage
Site of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta
countryside and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Cruise, followed by a short cruise
briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Have a delectable lunch in Cruises while
crusing among the limestone islands. Enjoy the incredible view of limestone
karsts out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands floating on
the water.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay,
around the Luon Cave area and explore the bay in your own.
16h30: Back to the Cruise.
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island for swimming among
turquoise water and relaxing at the beach or climping up to the top of the
island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap
photos of sunset.
19h00: Dinner is served. After that, you are free to
socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on
board.Overnight on a junk boat in Halong Bay.
Accommodation: Asia Hotel – in the city centralHalong Bay
06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a
photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest
cave in Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your
cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay,
passing Ba Hang fishing village to see life of fishmen; Dog Islet and more…
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the habor, watch the
cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00: Disembark Cruise
12h30: Transfer back to Hanoi.
16h30 – 17h00: Come to Hanoi and prepare for transfer to Noi
Bai airport for flight to Hue. ArrivalHue, welcome then transfer to the hotel,
check in and free time at the leisure. Overnight on Hue.
DAY 07: HUE – HOI AN
(B, L)
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Riverside Resort.
Morning, you visit the Hue Imperal Citadel where used to be
ruled by Nguyen Dynasty to learn about its architecture and history. Then,
spend time in crowded market of Dong Ba where you may be interested in
bargaining for some souvenirs. After lunch, you process to Hoi An via the most
beautiful pass ofVietnam- Hai Van Pass. You will stop on the way to visit Cham
Museum, My Khe Beach,MarbleMountain. Arrival Hoi An, check in to the hotel then
free time at the leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 08: HOI AN (B, L)
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Riverside Resort.Japanese covered
bridge - Hoi An
This morning we take a walking tour of the old town Hoi An,
nestled on the banks of theThuBonRiver. The city was one of the most important
trading ports inSoutheast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade.
Over the years, ancient architecture in the town reflects a fascinating mix of
Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese. Thanks to well preserved, the rooftops and
houses of Hoi An still retain old world oriental features. The walking tour
around the city with stops at Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assemble hall,
Phung Hung old house, Hoi An museum and Quan Cong temple. The rest of time is
fee to walk in the old town, feel the atmosphere of its original culture, enjoy
shopping for tailor clothing, lanterns, shoes and food. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation: The White I Hotel
After breakfast, you are free at your leisure until transfer
to the airport for onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Arrive
at the airport, you are welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)Notre Dame Cathedral - Ho Chi Minh
DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)Notre Dame Cathedral - Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: The White I Hotel
This day, you visit the Reunification Palace which was palace
of President Thieu and his predecessors and now it is a museum where you can
visit the private rooms of the president and many other architures. Next, we
visit the War Remnants Museum, including 8 specific exhibitions and various
collections of the truth of history, crime evidences, kinds of weapon and tools
serving for the wars, prison house system.
We also stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office,
reflecting classic French colonial architecture before spend time in Ben Thanh
market for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
DAY 11: HO CHI MINH –
VINH LONG - CAN THO (B, L)
Accommodation: TTC Hotel – 3 star hotel in city central
After breakfast, it takes around 3 hours through the
beautiful fields and farms to the southernmost region of Vietnam- the Mekong
Delta, referred to as the rice basket of Vietnam. Then, you take a boat trip to
visit Cai Be floating market before visiting Dong Hoa Hiep village that makes
rice paper – a Vietnamese cuisine
We will also visit one of many local orchards where we can
enjoy some of the tropical fruits before transferring to Can Tho. Overnight in
Can Tho.
DAY 12: CAN THO – CHAU
DOC (B, L)
Accommodation: Chau Pho Hotel
After breakfast, continue boating to witnessVietnam’s largest
floating market – Cai Rang, seeing local people exchanging their products on
the water as they have done for centuries. Continue on to a fruit orchard where
you can try the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea
before driving to Chau Doc. Arrive in Chau Doc, boat to cruise through Islamic
Champa village and fishing breeding house on Mekong River to experience life of
local people. Continue to Tri Ton where is known for Khmer sanctuaries. Overnight in Chau Doc.
DAY 13: CHAU DOC –
PHNOM PENH (B)
Accommodation: King Grand Boutique HotelRoyal Palace
Today, you take speed boat trip alongMekongRivertoCambodia.
Upon arrival Phnom Penhport, you are transferred to hotel for check in.
In the afternoon, visit to the Royal Palace built in 1866 by
the Predecessors of King Norodom. It excellently features impressive colorful
Khmer-style Palaces. Then, we visit Silver Pagoda, nearbyRoyalPalace, where you
are amazed at a lot of Buddha Statues decorated and made by diamond, emerald,
gold and silver. Another next stop is Independence Monument which was built in
1954 after Cambodian wining their independence from French and dedicated to the
Cambodian's patriot who died for the country. You continue visiting National
Museum built since 1917 with unique Khmer architecture. Visit Tuol Sleng prison
where was the security office of the Khmer Rouge regime. Overnight in Phnom
Penh.
DAY 14: PHNOM PENH –
FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP (B)
Accommodation: Steung Siem Reap
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for flight to
Siem Reap.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will check-in to your hotel
and have free at leisure for the rest of the evening.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 15: SIEM REAP (B)
Accommodation: Steung Siem Reap
We have a ride among the jungle passing local villages and
shops to explore Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate
and South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple with 54 towers decorated with over
200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. The, continue to Baphuon temple, a
pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru. We step to see old palace as
Phimeankas temple in huge complex that was used for king in the past time.
Then, Elephant terrace is platform for king and officer viewing shows and
meeting. Nearby is Preah Palilay which is older than Angkor Thom, deeply in
forest and on path back. You can see monks sprinkling water to people.
We continue to visit the famous temple - Angkor Wat which is
the World Heritage Site, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat
features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along
gallery walls and tells stories from Hindu mythology.
Enjoy 1-hour foot massage and walking at busy pub streets
where you can have cool drinks or go at Angkor Night Market. Overnight in Siem
Reap
DAY 16: SIEM REAP (B)
Accommodation: Steung Siem Reap
Rise early to beat the crowds at the photogenic of Ta Prohm
"Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a
reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches
on. We visit Ta Prohm to admire the unique incredible temple.
We head to the small but beautiful temple of Banteay Srey.
This temple is largely built of pink sandstones that are elaborately carved and
better survives over time. You can capture some good photographs of the clear
and detailed carvings. Then, visit Banteay Samre with rose-colored sandstone
walls decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs. We finish by experiencing sunset
over the rice fields from the royal crematorium of Pre Rup, a classic view of
the Cambodian countryside. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 17: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)
This morning, we enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lakewhich
is one of the largest lakes in South
East Asia, flowing into Tonle Sap River and joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh.
We will see a fishermen's floating village with floating schools, floating
police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the
"village" move from place to place following water levels and
current.
Transfer to Siem Reap International airport for your flight
home.
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