BEST SELLING CAMBODIA & VIETNAM TOUR – 12 DAYS

BEST SELLING CAMBODIA & VIETNAM TOUR – 12 DAYS | Brief Itinerary:

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP (D)

DAY 02 : SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT GROUP TOUR (B/-/-)

DAY 03 : SIEM REAP (B)

OPTIONAL TOURS FOR ANGKOR OR TONLE SAP CRUISE

DAY 04:  SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH by Giant Bus (B)

DAY 05 : PHNOM PENH – SAIGON by bus (B)

DAY 06: SAIGON HALF-DAY CITY TOUR + CU CHI TUNNELS (B)

DAY 07: SAIGON FLIGHT TO HANOI (B)

DAY 08: HA NOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) 

DAY 09: HA LONG BAY-HA NOI (B/L)

DAY 10 : HANOI HALF DAY CITY WALKING TOUR (B)

DAY 11 : HANOI – FREE DAY (B)

DAY 12: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP (D)

Warmly welcome at Siem Reap International airport, you are met by our guide & driver and then transferred direct to hotel for check in.

Khmer dinner included on the day of arrival in Siem Reap.

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 02 : SIEM REAP –ANGKOR WAT GROUP TOUR (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be at leisure a bit and then:

08:00 hrs : Our car with tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to South Gate of Angkor Thom.

Walk through the South Gate of Angkor Thom via the Naga Bridge, taking some photos.

Walk from South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple via the big trees, play with monkeys (be careful with your things as monkey might try to take it away from you)

Visit to Bayon Temple and walk to Baphuon, Elephant Terrance, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Enclosure

13:00 hrs: You’ll be driven to ANGKOR WAT Temple area

Visit to Angkor Wat Temple until sunset

17:30 hrs: Our car with guide will bring you back to hotel for the night

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 03 : SIEM REAP (B)

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to discover Angkor Complex (No car & guide)

OPTIONAL TOURS FOR ANGKOR OR TONLE SAP CRUISE

* Optional half-day tour to Tonle Sap Lake: (Your own account)
This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, 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.

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person: US$ 117/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people: US$ 67/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people: US$ 57/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people: US$40/person

* Inclusions: English speaking guide, private car, Entrance fee at mentioned travel sites, cold water & wipes 

Lunch not included (Your own account)

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 04:  SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH by Giant Bus (B)

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Siem Reap bus station for the express bus to Phnompenh (roughly 7 hours)

15:00 Arrival in Phnom Penh bus station

You will be then met and transfer to the hotel

After that, you are free to visit to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of  its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles or Genocide Museum or S21, the former Tuol Svay Prey High School which the Khmer Rouge set up a prison at this site in May 1976, to detain individual accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime, and was Angkar’s premier security institution, the Killing Field of Choeung Ek.

Night accommodation at hotel

(Note: Night extensions and Phnom Penh tour option are available)

O/N in PhnomPenh.

DAY 05 : PHNOM PENH – SAIGON by bus (B)

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Phnom Penh bus station for departure to Saigon (Note: Flight option is available)

The duration of the trip is about six hours on average +/- 30 minutes. The distance between Phnom Penh and HoChi Minh City is 240 km. Once the bus departs, the Crew Attendant will hand out a pastry from Blue Pumpkin, a bottle of water and cold towel.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. This journey passes through the provinces of Kandal, Prey Veng and SvayRieng, before crossing into Tay Ninh province in Vietnam. You’ll get to see Cambodian and Vietnamese rural life first-hand as you drive through small towns and villages. Free wifi is available onboard, but please note connection is temperamental when driving through rural areas. The buses are also equipped with power charging.

The bus stops in downtown Ho Chi Minh City at the Giant Ibis ticket office on Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1. On arrival at Saigon, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in.

The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 06: SAIGON HALF-DAY CITY TOUR + CU CHI TUNNELS (B)

Today we spend a half day exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City. The most places of interest are located near the town center. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern 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. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum with a wealth of images from the notorious conflicts. The sightseeing ends up with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

Afternoon: Transfer about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 07: SAIGON FLIGHT TO HANOI (B)

Step back in time as you fly from the buzzing, modern city of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi.

 FLIGHT TRANSFER

 Upon arrival at Noibai Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to for Check-in hotel in Hanoi.

 Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 08: HA NOI- HALONG BAY (B/L/D) 

12:00 CHECK-IN Warmly welcomed by  our Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
12:30 ONBOARD Transferred to the Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing our the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45 HAPPY LUNCH Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone
14:45 ACTIVITIES The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15:45 ACTIVITIES Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there

17:00 RELAX Back to the Cruise after a chain of interesting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00 – 19:00 SUNSET PARTY Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 COOKING CLASS A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00 DINNER A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30 CHEERFUL EVENING Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

DAY 09: HA LONG BAY-HA NOI (B/L)

06:30 TAI-CHI CLASS Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00 BREAKFAST A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:00 VISITING CAVE Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person)
09:00 CHECK OUT Come back to Athena cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
09:30 BRUNCH Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45 GOODBYE Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation.
Farewell to guests.

16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the cruise trip!

 We’ll arrange tickets for your “Water Puppet Show” at the most suitable time and you’ll walk on your own to the theatre to attend the show on time.

O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 10 : HANOI HALF DAY CITY WALKING TOUR (B)

Breakfast at hotel

From your hotel, we take you to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, walking around Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house – where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969… The next place is One Pillar Pagoda a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. Leave One Pillar Pagoda for the Temple of Literature the first college of Viet Nam dedicated to Confucian. Back to Hoan Kiem Lake and have a stopover with Ngoc Son Temple

You might like to take this extra option 

Optional Tour: HANOI STREET FOOD

At 11:30/ 18.00, our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start the tour to Hanoi Old Quarter “36 streets” to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes, we can customize vegetarian or special food too.

Special thing that tour guide would like to introduce some popular authentic food in lovely mini restaurants (not luxury restaurants) where you feel comfortable to sit down and enjoy some favorite dishes and nice drinks too.

It’s interesting to hear from tour guide about the history of the old quarter in Hanoi, it is thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets.

It is very difficult to find some local food stalls and mini restaurants on your own in hidden alleys and sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with us, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

After all, Food on Foot Tour will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, we ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them.

At 14h30/ 21.00, our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel.

See you again!

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person: US$ 45/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people: US$ 35/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people: US$ 30/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people: US$ 25/person

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, hotel pick-up in Hanoi old quarter, authentic food (not seafood), drinks.

O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 11 : HANOI – FREE DAY (B)

After breakfast at hotel. You have free time by your own to have more experience in Hanoi.

You might like to join this option

OPTIONAL: FULL DAY HOA LU – TAM COC TOUR

The area of Tam Coc and Hoa Lu is characterized by the limestone geology that gives rise to the towering karsts that make this picturesque area so unique …

07.30: We pick you up at your hotel

08.00: Departure for Hoa Lu –Tam Coc. There is beautiful roadside scenery on the way

10.30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Vietnam

12.10: You’ll have lunch at a nice restaurant before boarding a small boat to visit Tam Coc which means literally: “Three Caves”. With HaLong type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all

17.00: Depart for Hanoi and arrive back in the city around 19.00

 Group tour (Seat-in-Coach): 55USD per person

Included
Transfer, Entrance Fees, Boat Trip, Lunch, English Speaking Guide. Excluded
Accommodation, Visa Arrangement, Drinks, and Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses.

O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 12: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

Free until transfer to the airport for onward flight.

End of Services!!!

*Supplement for domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Hanoi: from 115 USD per person 

*Supplement for International airfare from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city instead of bus transfer: from 235USD per person (on request)

* NOTE: 

+ Those special prices are subject to change if the fuel price keeps increasing in the upcoming time

 Not applied for Christmas, New Year 2024, Tet or Lunar New Year holiday 2025 (28 Jan – 5 Feb 2025), surcharge for Christmas, New Year

 * List of  3 star hotels in use:

– Siem Reap: King Rock Hotel (Deluxe) https://www.kingrockboutique.com/ or Angkor Panoramic Hotel (Superior)

https://www.angkorpanoramic.com/

– Phnom Penh: Okay Boutique (Superior) or similar ones

http://www.okay-boutiquehotel.com/

– Saigon: Avanti Hotel (Deluxe Room) or similar one

– Halong Bay:

Amanda Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) or Mila Cruise (Deluxe) or similar ones

– Hanoi:

LA DOLCE VITA HOTEL (Superior room)

http://silkqueenhotel.com/silkqueengrand/home.htm 

* List of  4 star hotels in use:

– Siem Reap:

Tara Angkor Hotel (Superior) https://taraangkorhotel.com/ or similar ones

– Phnom Penh: 4 * HARMONY PHNOMPENH HOTEL (Superior) or similar ones

– Saigon: Ramada Saigon (Junior Deluxe Room) or similar

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/ho-chi-minh-vietnam/ramada-encore-saigon/overview

– Halong Bay:

Athena Cruise (Executive Cabin) or similar ones https://athenacruise.com/itineraries/2-days-1-night-cruise/

– Hanoi:

SQ Hang Gai Hanoi (Deluxe room) 

+ Surcharge for Xmas & New Year: Gala Dinners on 24 Dec & 31 Dec (the price depending on hotels – TBA)

* Inclusive of above prices:

• Transportation in private with air-condition
• Accommodation in Double/Twin with daily breakfast
• Bus tickets: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city
• Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
• Roundtrip shuttle transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Local English speaking guides
• Entrance fee at indicated sights
• Angkor Wat Group tour, Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel Private Tour, Hanoi walking tour
• Water Puppet Tickets in Hanoi
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water
• Khmer dinner included on the day of arrival in Siem Reap.

* Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
• All international and domestic flights
• Airfare surcharge from Phnom Penh to Saigon.