Vietnam & Cambodia Signature Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi, Arrival

  Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam! Once you arrive, you'll meet your private tour guide and driver who will escort you to the hotel for check-in. You're free to while away the rest of the day: either stay at the hotel for a rest or venture out to see what the city has to offer.

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• Day 2: Hanoi

  This morning you'll visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday, October and November). Later, tour Ho Chi Minh House on Stilt where the leader spent last days of his life, followed by a trip to see a couple of temples: One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most prominent icons, Hoa Lo Prison and Temple of Literature.

  In the afternoon, go to Hoan Kiem Lake and through the charming Old Quarter which is the oldest yet continuously developed area of Vietnam. After the trip, visit Ngoc Son Temple and enjoy an amusing water puppet show.

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• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  After 4-hour morning scenic drive from Hanoi, you'll board a cruise and start to explore the UNESCO protected Halong Bay. Soak up the splendid view of thousands of limestone islands dotting the waters; catch a glimpse of traditional sampans and junks sailing the glinting water; discover grottos, thick forests and hidden coves. If you still have excess energy after all of these and fancy a sense of adventure, why not join some optional activities like kayaking, swimming and diving?

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  • Halong Bay

• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An

  Keep cruising the picturesque Halong Bay this morning. You'll have a hearty brunch and leave the cruiser at about 10 am when your guide and driver will greet you at the pier and take you to Hanoi for your flight to Da Nang. As soon as you land in Da Nang, you'll meet your guide and driver who will escort you to Hoi An (around 0.5 hour's drive) and assist with the check-in of your hotel. You'll spend the rest of the day on your own.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 5: Hoi An

  Today, you'll see all the famous sites of the charming town of Hoi An. First, head for the beautiful little Japanese Bridge which was constructed by the Japanese community to connect the Chinese quarters, the Chinese Temple which is dedicated to Quan Cong, a revered Chinese general, and the 200-year-old Vietnamese former merchants house. Then make a trip to the home of a craftsman in the old street of Hoi An to learn about the daily life of the local people and watch them making lanterns. You might also get the chance to make your own paper lantern and take it home.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue

  Leave Hoi An for the imperial city of Hue today. En route, you'll get a splendid view of the coastline and Da Nang from the top of the mountainous Hai Van Pass. You'll also visit the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach noted for its unspoilt white sands, Cham Museum, a small yet charming museum housing the largest Cham artifacts, and the Marble Mountain, a cluster of five hills made from lime stones and marble.

  After lunch in Da Nang city, you'll be escorted to Hue in the afternoon. Feel free to do what you'd like to do for the rest of the day. 

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  • Hue

• Day 7: Hue

  After breakfast, your Hue sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the sublime Tomb of King Minh Mang, where you'll get an insight into the life of Minh Mang and history of Vietnam. You'll then take a royal dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River to explore the peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda, which is considered to be the symbol of Hue. Next, discover the cobbled paths of the grounds of the UNESCO-protected Imperial Citadel and see the ruins of the Forbidden Purple City, the residence of Nguyen dynasty. You'll end today's trip at Hue's largest market, Dong Ba Market where you can shop for almost everything you can think of.

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• Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

  After breakfast, start your private transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Your private guide and driver will greet you once you arrive. You'll then be transferred to the hotel where you can take a break for the rest of the day.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

  This morning, you'll first explore the immense Cu Chi Tunnels which was built during Vietnam's fight. After that, head to the War Remnants, a museum containing exhibits of Vietnam War and the first Indochina War; Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace, the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

  The next sightseeing contains Ben Thanh Market, an iconic marketplace selling local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, etc; Old Saigon Post Office designed by the renowned architect Gustave Eiffel; and Dong Khoi Street, once the centre of glamour and home to many fascinating French colonial buildings.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

  Today you'll go on a Mekong Delta tour with homemade meal. There's a lot to expect from this tour: a nice boat ride to see coconut plant, a leisurely stroll around the local villages, a visit to coconut processing workshop and a cooking lesson to learn how to make local delicacies, etc.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

  Enjoy some free time before you're escorted to the airport and fly to Siem Reap. As soon as you reach Siem Reap, your private guide will meet you and drive you to the hotel for check-in. Take a rest in the hotel or venture out into the streets of the city for the rest hours of the day.

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• Day 12: Siem Reap

  After breakfast, you'll take a drive to the "Great City", Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. There, you can visit the mesmerizing Bayon Temple with the world-famous Khmer smiles on the carving. Next stop is the Elephant Terrace named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.

  In the afternoon, experience the incredible World Heritage of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Then discover the statues and carvings of the Bakheng Temple where you are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Angkor Wat.

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  • Siem Reap

• Day 13: Siem Reap

  Watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat is highly recommended, so get up early to catch it. You may even get to know the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda through an interesting talk with them. Breakfast can be had either at the hotel later or taken away.

  If you skip the Angkor Wat sunrise, you'll first pay a visit to some local villages before you explore the Banteay Srei Temple, which apparently demonstrates wealth, power, and the veneration for the gods in detail and intricacy.

  Followed are two famous temples Ta Prohm Temple, where Tomb Raider was filmed; and Ta Keo Temple, built with huge sandstones and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

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  • Siem Reap

• Day 14: Departure

  Make the most of your free time in Siem Reap before your guide meets you and escorts you to the airport for the flight to your next destination. 

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