10 days to discover the famous attractions in major cities and its rich culture & history, as well as experience the life of the local, which is the the perfect way to have a taste of Vietnam’s best in a short amount of time.
Take a cyclo tour to travel through the famous Old Quarter to view the most elegant French colonial architectures and the bustling streets in Hanoi; then move to Halong Bay, stay overnight in there, go fishing and swimming in jade green water and feel the natural beauty of the Bay; then transfer to Hoian to discover the quaint streets, ancient shrines and hospitable ambiance of this old town, as well as the gorgeous beaches just out of the town; at last, move to Saigon, to witness the busy city life in Saigon and enjoy a full day unique Mekong River Cruise.
TOUR CODE: 10HOV
PLACES VISIT: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Danang - Hoian - Saigon - Cuchi - Mytho
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Trip Highlights
- Travel to Hanoi and experience a fusion of French and Vietnamese.
- Enjoy Halong Bay and it's many limestone islands on this private full-day tour.
- Stroll through atmospheric streets in Hoi An Ancient Town and relax yourself totally.
- Take a cyclo tour to explore the essential sites in Saigon.
Day 1 Arrive in Siem Reap, Half Day Angkor Wat
Flight: International flight on your own arrangment or on requests.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Angkor Wat—Impressed by the magnificent temple ofAngkor Wat.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by our local guide at the airport then escorts to hotel. After check in and a short rest, your private guide will escort you to discover the world’s wonder site—Angkor Wat, the magnificent temple was built in 12th century and it is the largest first Hindu, Buddhist temle complex and the largest religious monument in the world. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with Cambodian folk cultural Apsara Dancing Show.
Day 2 Full Day Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm Temple
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, the cool weather and less traffic is perfect for you to travel in a Tuk Tuk to visit the ancient city Angkor Thom which was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. The tour in Angkor Thom will starts from the South Gate and walk along the ancient city wall to see the lost temple of Prasat Chroung, then continue to the Bayon temple where you will be surrounded by 216 gigantic stone faces which fame as “smile of Angkor”. You will also visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
When weather gets hot, your driver will pick you up and you can enjoy air-condition and cold drinks inside your private car while transferring you to Temple of Ta Prohmwhich is wildly known as “lost to the jungle temple”.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 Full Day Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, visit a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake—Tonle Sap Lake. You will firstly enjoy a fun ox cart ride through the countryside, continue to have a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forest on the lake, then spend rest of the morning at the largest village on the lake which is called Kompong Phluk, to discover the fascinating daily lives of the local people who leave on the water.
Rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax.
Day 4 Flight to Phnom Penh or by private car
Option 1: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by air.
Transfer via: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour’s arrangement
Enjoy the morning at leisure until transfer to airport for onward flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival Phnom Penh, you will meet your local guide at the airport then transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Option 2: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by private car.
Driving from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh will take us about 7.5-8 hours including stop to visit some attractions along the way and lunch in the midway.
After depart from hotel, you will firstly stop to visit the Naga Bridge which was built in 12th century but perfectly reserved and now still using by local people. an ancient bridge. Second stop will be around lunch time in Kompong Thom Town to visit the ruined temples in Sombor Prei Kuk which used to be the ancient capital of the Khmer in the pre-angkorian period between 6th and 7th century. After lunch, you will keep driving towards Phnom Penh, you will stop to for a rest in a local market where people selling deep fried spiders and other incect as their local special delicacy. Arrive in Phnom Penh in the afternoon and check in hotel.
Day 5 Full Day Phnom Penh City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will enjoy a full day city tour. You will visit the Wat Phnom Temple which dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, then visit the National Museum where you will see the large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture. You will also visit the Silver Pagoda which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor and a visit to the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family leaves.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6 Departure from Phnom Penh
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer to airport for onward flight.
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