COLONIAL CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM

16D15N

DAY 1: ARRIVE SIEM REAP

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, the spiritual and cultural heart of Cambodia, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an afternoon free at your leisure.

* Dinner at Apsara Terrace at the Raffles Hotel d’Angkor Siem Reap(Set menu) - SURCHARGE US$ 44, per person

DAY 2: SIEM REAP (B/L)

Visit Angkor Thom, the Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Complete the day exploring the magnificent Angkor Wat which took more than 30 years to build.

Lunch at  AHA Restaurant

DAY 3: SIEM REAP (B/L)

Admire Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Sreah Srang before climbing Pre Rup temple for a view of the sunset over the surrounding landscape.

Lunch at The Nest Restaurant

DAY 4: SIEM REAP TO PHNOM PENH

Fly to Phnom Penh today. Explore the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the emotional and confronting Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes.

Lunch at FCC Restaurant

Dinner at Bopha Phnom Penh Restaurant

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH TO SAIGON (B/L)

Today you will visit Wat Phnom before flying to Saigon, a bustling city with a rich history and emerging style. Saigon is truly one of the world’s most amazing cities with a history, culture and style obtained from colonial France, China, 1920s Art Deco and 1960s America.

Lunch at Topaz Restaurant

* Lunch at at Thu Thảo Restaurant (Vietnamese food - Set menu)

* Dinner at Au Manoir De Khai (Western food - Set menu) - SURCHARGE US$ 97, per person

DAY 6: SAIGON (B/L)

Explore Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace. After lunch, visit the emotional War Remnants Museum, Cholon (Chinatown) and Thien Hau Pagoda.

Lunch at  Nam Phan/ Vietnamese set menu

DAY 7: SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA (B/L)

Discover Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta by boat and walk through local villages. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda this afternoon before searching for bargains at the Ben Thanh Market.

Lunch at  Mekong/ Vietnamese set menu

DAY 8: SAIGON - TAY NINH & CU CHI (B/L/D)

Experience the midday service at the head temple of the Cao Dai religion in Tay Ninh before exploring the network of the Cu Chi Tunnels led by a War Veteran.

Lunch at  Ben Nay/ Vietnamese set menu

Dinner at Temple Club - Vietnamese set menu

DAY 9: SAIGON TO HOI AN (B/L/D)

Fly to Danang and transfer to hotel and check in, visit Marble Mountains en route. Dinner tonight is at the Red Bridge Restaurant.

Lunch at Blue Whale Restaurant

Dinner at Red Bridge Restaurant

DAY 10: Da Nang -  HOI AN (B/L/-)

Explore Hoi An on foot today visiting the town’s oldest home, the traditional Hoi An Market, Quan Cong Chinese Temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Your afternoon is free to visit the local tailors.

Lunch at  Brother Café

DAY 11: Da Nang TO HUE (B/L/D)

Travel along the Hai Van Pass en route to Hue. Take a cyclo this afternoon to the Imperial Citadel, Forbidden Purple City and Thien Mu Pagoda.

Lunch at La Carambole

Dinner at Ancient Hue

DAY 12: HUE TO HANOI (B/L/-)

Explore the impressive Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. Afterwards visit a Buddhist pagoda for a private prayer ceremony and enjoy a traditional vegetarian lunch before departing for Hanoi.

Lunch at  Dong Thuyen Pagoda/ Vietnamese set menu

* Lunch at Ly’s Club Restaurant (Vietnamese food - Set menu)

* Dinner at Le Beaulieu Restaurant (Western food - Set menu) - SURCHARGE US$ 85, per person

DAY 13: HANOI TO HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

Drive to Halong Bay and cruise among the islets that rise from the emerald waters on your private Life Heritage Junk Boat. Dine on board as the sun sets over the bay.

DAY 14:HALONG BAY TO HANOI (B/L/-)

Continue cruising towards the port where you will disembark and return to Hanoi. Enjoy a Water Puppet performance this evening before wandering the markets in the Old Quarter.

Lunch at Press Club

DAY 15: HANOI (B/L/-)

Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Humble House on Stilts, Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

Lunch at Ly Club/ Vietnamese set menu

DAY 16: DEPART HANOI (B)

After check-out this morning, farewell Hanoi before you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

 

CITIES

Hotels (Roomtypes)

Website

Siem Reap

Raffel Grand Hotel d’ Angkor (Personality Suite)

www.siemreap.raffles.com

Phnom Penh

Raffle Hotel Le Royal (Personality Suite)

www.raffles.com

Saigon

Park Hyatt (Park Suite)

www.saigon.park.hyatt.com

Da Nang

Intercontinental Da Nang-  Resort Premium Room Ocean View  

www.intercontinental.com/danang

Hue

La Residence Hotel & Spa (Colonial Junior Suite)

www.la-residence-hue.com

Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole (Prestige suite)

www.sofitel.com

Halong Bay

Bhaya Legend 1 (Suite)

www.bhayacruises.com

 

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 14 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)
  • 2Days/1Night cruise on boat in Ha Long Bay (shared cabin on shared boat) – Bhaya Legend Cruise
    • o 1-2 pax: Charter Bhaya Legend 1 Suite cabin (01 Double bed)
    • Note: If client want single room, please contact us for single supplement on Bhaya
  • All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles:
    • SAIGON:
    • o 1-2pax: car of 4 seats: MERCEDES E250
    • HOI AN:
    • o 1-2pax: car of 4 seats: MERCEDES E250
    • HANOI:
    • o 1-2pax: car of 4 seats: MERCEDES E300
    • CAMBODIA:
    • o 1-2pax: car of 4 seats: MERCEDES BENZ E280 (2009)
  • Local ENGLISH speaking guides (EXCELLENT)
    • Siem Reap: 1 guide
    • Phnom Penh: 1 guide
    • Saigon – Mekong – Cu Chi: 1 gguide
    • Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An: 1 guide
    • Hanoi – Halong: 1 guide ( guide will escort clients from Hanoi to Halong but will not stay on board, guide will stay on land)
  • All entrance fees as program
  • Private boat trip in Hue, Vinh Long
  • Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
    • Daily breakfasts at hotels
    • 14 lunches + 06 dinners at local restaurants
  • Domestic and Regional Airfares: current rates:
    • Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (Economy Class): US$106/ ticket/ way (Cambodia Angkor Air)
    • Phnom Penh – Saigon (Business Class): US$273/ ticket/ way (Vietnam Airlines)
    • Saigon – Da Nang (Business Class): US$150/ ticket/ way (Vietnam Airlines)
    • Hue – Hanoi (Business Class): US$150/ ticket/ way (Vietnam Airlines)
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
  • Drinks
  • Visas to Vietnam and Cambodia
  • Mineral water beyond that supplied
  • Tips
  • Early check in or late check out
  • Insurances
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
  • Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
  • Peak season surcharges if any
  • FREEDOM TO CHOOSE DINNERS AND TOURING (Quote separately)
  • All not mentioned above.
Detail Schedule

STARTS FROM

 SIEM REAP

ENDS IN

HA NOI 

DEPARTS ON

Every day

HOTEL RATING

3*.4*,5*

LOCAL PAYMENT

None

TOUR GUIDE

English Speaking Guide

MEALS

15 breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 15 Dinners