Hanoi - Sapa – Ha Long Bay – Hue – lang Co
beach – Da Nang – Hoi an – HCM City – Mekong
River Delta – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh - Siem
Reap – Angkor Wat
DURATION :
20 DAYS
Price $ 1,500 / per pax (
Hotel base 3 Star) $ 1, 870 ( Hotel base 4
Star)
Day 1 : Pick up on arrival at the Airport in
Hanoi
On arrival at
Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to
hotel . Ha Noi , Vietnam's capital, is a stylish
and gracious city that retains an unique old
world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking
colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks
make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we
embark on a “Cyclo” for a short excursion
through the bustling old quarter streets named
after the specific goods once offered for sale
at these places. O/N in Ha Noi
.
Day 2: : Hanoi
city tour - evening take a night train to
Sapa ( B)
Today, we enjoy a full day City tour with a
visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the
mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh,
the Presidency Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on
stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose
origins date back to the foundation of city.
Heading out of this area, we continue seeing
Hanoi with the Temple
of Literature well known as Vietnam's first
university, the History Museum which delays an
excellent collection of artifacts illustrating
the Vietnamese history and the peaceful lake
of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. The
beautiful West Lake and the impressive
Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54
ethnic minorities, are not to be missed. We
visit these sights before attending an evening
performance of Ha Noi's famous water puppets.
At the evening transfer to Train station for
take night train to Sapa at 21h15 pm the get
there Railway Station and board the overnight
with air-conditioned sleeping compartments and
a comfortable. After that drift off to sleep
until wake up the following morning in Lao Cai.
(Train departs Hanoi Private cabinet 04
berths)
Day 3: : Sapa ( B)
Arrival time in Lao Cai is approximately
10 hours after departure time from
Hanoi. The 45-minute transfer from Lao
Cai Station to Sapa is very scenic with
spectacular views as the road winds up
the terraced hillsides before arriving
at the former French hill resort. On
arrival in Sapa transfer directly to the
Hotel for checking in and breakfast. A
morning walking tour of Sapa visits the
busy market where Red Dao, Black H'mong
and other ethnic minority people
converge from the surrounding
countryside to sell their embroidery,
silverware and handicrafts and to buy
provisions. In the afternoon visit some
of nearby hill tribe villages, such as
Cat Cat . Overnight in Sapa
Day 4: :Good trek into the Tavan & Lao chai villages in Sapa ( B/L)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel you start
good day trek , for the first part is on the
road and then walk on a small path down the
valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to
the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong
is one of the biggest minority groups in the
Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and
keep their traditions and way of living. They
have their own language and wear traditional
indigo blue clothing. After this you continue
to
TA VAN village (1.200 m) to visit Zay
people. Zay is a fairly small minority group.
After picnic Lunch we continue trek back to sapa.
Meals as picnic lunch
(L)
Trekking distance: About 10 kms. O/N
IN SAPA
Day 5: Visit Tapin villages and evening take
a night train back to Hanoi ( B)
The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam's highest
mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area
surrounding this hill station. After breakfast,
we visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where the
Red
Dao, Black Hmong,
Tay, Xa Pho
ethnic minority people converge from the
surrounding the mountainsides and valleys to
trade their goods. Today, there are some
opportunities to get off the beaten track as we
trek into this mountainous region. along rice
terraces, through lush bamboo forest and local
villages including that of the colorful Dzao
hill tribe, Until transfer to Train station for
back to Hanoi.
16h00 PM transfer to Lao Cai Station for dinner
and check in on board on train back to HanoI.
O/N ON TRAIN
Day 6: Pick up at train station transfer to
Halong bay and Junk cruise , O/N on Junk (
B/L/D
Early in the morning pick up at the train
station for breakfast of “PHO “ of Vietnamese
breakfast style and then you heading out of
town, we travel by road to
Ha
Long Bay World Heritage Site,
truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic
sights. On arrival, we embark on a boat cruising
around Halong
Bay for 5hrs, which provides a fantastic view of the magnificent
bay, dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands
rising amazingly from the clear and emerald
water. Along the way, we will anchor for a
leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an
enjoyable visit to one of many beautiful caves.
A seafood lunch on board is some excitement of
the trip.
O/N
on JUNK.
Day 7: Ha Long Hanoi
(B/L)
Morning have breakfast then continuing cruise
and Visit cave , with enjoying for Swimming on
Titop Island until for lunch back to wharf ,
driving back Hanoi .
On the way back to Hanoi with
stopover at the pottery
village of Dong Trieu.
Here is a chance to see the craftsmen at work
and admire the many dedicate products. The
remainder of the day is free for your own
exploration of Hanoi and catching up on some
shopping areas. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 8: Hanoi
flight to Hue
(B)
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Hue.
On arrival Airport in Hue, pick up & transfer to
town and Hotel check into your hotel. Hue is a
quaint city with great historical significance.
You’ll visit the Citadel and tour the Forbidden
Purple City, Vietnam's last feudal capital. This
small and quiet city is widely known for
magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal
tombs. O/N in Hue.
Day 9: Hue
visit Citadel and Royal Place , Tomb and boat trip on
Perfume
River (B)
The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu,
which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the
elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not
to be missed. We include these in a boat cruise
on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste
of the scenic countryside as well as an
enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh
Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and
lakes. After an impressive boat trip we enjoy a
walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a
wide variety of local goods and handicrafts.
Along the way we pass many fantastic eating
spots, all ideal for visitors to sample some
local delicacies. O/N in Hue.
Day 10: Hue
– Lang Co beach – Da Nang – Hoi an the World Heritage town (B)
After breakfast you start heading to the South
to Danang, roads begin as we make our way up the
spectacular Hai Van Pass, then you stopover at
via Lang Co beach, stopping en route to visit
the sensational Marble Mountains made up of five
limestone outcrops isolated in the surrounding
plains, the China Beach and the Cham Museum.
This structure is home to Vietnam's largest
collection of Cham. On arrival in Hoian we
wander around to catch our first glimpse of this
delightful town. Here are plenty to see, some of
which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges,
the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky
House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant
market. O/N in Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi an – Danang Flight to HCM
City (B)
Morning transfer to Da Nang Air port for flight
to Ho Chi Minh City On arrival at Tan San Nhat
Airport in Saigon you are met our tour guide and
then transferred to check in HOTEL Ho Chi Minh
City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a
center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism
in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis,
contradiction of its northern counterpart, is
crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by
numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. (If
time permits) we stroll around the downtown to
explore the different local ways of life.
Evening exploring Sai Gon at night.
O/N in
HCM .
Day 13: Full day city tour in HCM
City (B)
Morning after breakfast you transfer to city
tour as the sightseeing tour acquaints us with
some major sights of the city, after that we
pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy
before we visit the Reunification Palace, which
was the former residence of the President of
South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some
French colonial structures including the Notre
Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office.
After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War
Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the
bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and
everything is for sale. Saigon's Chinatown,
which is crammed with fascinating and narrow
lanes.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 14: HCM City – Mekong Delta & Boat trip on
River (B/L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to
the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl.
On arrival in Cai be - we embark on a boat
navigating around the intricate small canals in
the delta region, which is a great way to
observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a
view dotted by many islands. The exciting
excursion will pass the lush green vegetation
before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island.
Here we have opportunities to stroll around an
orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy
wonderful traditional music. The next stop of
our trip ioat trip along waterway to Vinh long
then get the car for driving to Can tho . O/N
in Can Tho (B)
Day 15: HCMCity –
Mekong Delta & Boat trip on River (B-/-)
Morning breakfast then take the boat trip for
floating morning market, it’s an incredible are
farmer’s product transfer all to the market for
sale it’s colorful of fruit and after boat trip
you continuing traveling to the frontier area of
the Vietnamese and Cambodia is border in Chau
doc , and time for visit ba Den Mountain then
check in the Hotel . O/ N in Chau Doc ,
Day 16: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh by Boat – ( B/-/
-)
Morning after breakfast then boat trip up to
the boder for Visa enter in Cambodia up on
arrival ( Easily Visa enter to Cambodai ) then
to Phnom Penh by waterway On arrival at Port,
you are met by our guide and transferred to
hotel. The capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh lies
near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap
Rivers. This riverside town still maintains
considerable charm despite its recent turbulent
history. An afternoon city tour acquaints us
with some major sights of Phnom Penh.The private
quarters of the
Royal
Palace are now home to the royal
family and are therefore very close to the
public. At the northern area of the palace
grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred temple
in the country and next destination
National Museum.
We follow it with a walk up to a small hill for
an interesting visit to the legendary
Wat
Phnom and a fantastic view over the
surrounding areas/N in Phnom Penh.
Day 17: Pnom Penh - Siem Reap (B/-/ -)
In the morning, we get on the 1-hour flight to
Siem Reap, the city of Angkor. The same morning
we are on 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. After the lunch break, we will
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 concentric walls; to Srah Srang (Royal
Bath); especially to Ta Prohm, which is best
known for itsoriginally charming look, with
trees and roots intertwined with the carvings
and chambers of the buildings. Next, we move to
just east of Ankor Thom where stand the
Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda that seem to Be
known as the twin temple, and to Takeo, the only
temple never completed and yet one among the
finest. Finaly.O/N Siem Reap City
Day 18 : Angkor Temples (B-/ -/ -)
Breakfast in hotel then start the tour to
South
Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to
Angkor Thom (the temple which was built by
Angkor's greatest king se exact function and
symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go
to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular
of Angkor's temples in its heyday; to Terrace of
the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing
stand for public ceremonies and served as a base
for the king's grand audience hall; to Terrace
of the Leper King, another of Angkor's
mysteries.
In the
afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder
-better known as
Angkor Wat-
that stands as 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. In the evening we
view
the sunset at Phnom Bakheng hill.O/N
Siem Reap City
Day 19: Tonle Sap Lake (B/-/-)
In the early morning, we enjoy our time with
sunrise at
Angkor Wat
then back to hotel for breakfast. After that, we
are heading to Pre Rup(the pyramid-shaped
temple,) then to East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean,
Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong that all
represent the unique feature of Ankorian
sites. The afternoon is the time to experience
boat trip on the Great Lake Tonle Sap, which is
renowned for its basin of fresh water fish (10
tons/ 1Square Km in the 60's). Visitors may also
view the fresh water exhibition where we can see
various kinds of fish in Tonlesap Lake.Before
continuing to
visit
the Floating Village.After enjoying
the sunset at Phnom Krom.O/N Siem Reap City
Day 20: Siem Reap –Departure by Flight
After your breakfast, you explore to Les
Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecole where
visitors can observe artisans making high
quality wood and Stone carvings from scratch to
end-product by yourself. Then you are
transferred
to airport for departure flight to the next
destination.
Price $ 1,500 / per pax (
Hotel base 3 Star) $ 1, 870 ( Hotel base 4
Star)
Including on Tours:
Transportation
as Domestic Air ticket with airport tax Hanoi –
Hue – Danang - HCM City + Transportation in
private air-conditioned + Accommodation in
hotels (twin shared) + Boat trip as stated in
above sights Junk in Ha Long bay ( B/L/D on Junk
) + Perfume River in Hue + Mekong delta + Can
Tho - Chau Doc to Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh to
Siem Reap + English or French speaking guide +
Admission fee to indicated sights archaeological
site mentioned in the itinerary in Vietnam and
Cambodia + Meals as mention on program + Train
tickets from/to Sapa Hanoi soft sleeper +
Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
Excluding :
Other meals , Drinks , Tip .. Airport tax
Single room, personal expenses , travel
insurance, Visa enter to Cambodia .....
Air - Fare Flight from HCM – SRP $ 175/pax
SRP- BKK $ 135/pax ( If you prefer Flight
)
Other optional combination Tours
Vietnam, laos and Cambodia :
