The Best of Cambodia Vietnam 14 Days

The Best of Cambodia Vietnam 14 Days

This 14-day Cambodia Vietnam tour has timeless Angkor Wat, scenic Halong Bay, charming Hoi An, mighty Mekong River, Sapa city in fog, Ha Long Bay - UNESCO World Heritage Centre... You will have more time to experience as your way.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Phnompenh (No guide)

Stop At: Phnom Penh's Night Market, Sisowath Quay, Street 1 Wat Phnom Commune, Daun Penh District, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh airport, meet and greet our representative .You will be transferred to your selected hotel (hotel check-in time at 2 pm) . Free for your own leisure.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2: PHNOM PENH - ½ day tours v Siem Reap (B/D)

Stop At: Royal Palace, Sothearos between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh Cambodia
After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy Phnom Penh city tour. Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda that is located in the same compound. Next, visit Toul Sleng, the Genocide Museum (S 21) .Lunch not included
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Reveal Angkor Hotel Siem Reap, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap 855 Cambodia
Transfer to Siem Reap by express bus or express van (no tour guide). Arrive in Siem Reap. You will be picked up by our driver and transferred to your selected hotel. Have a buffet dinner while enjoying a Khmer traditional show at a local restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: SIEM REAP – Full day temple tours (B, L)

Stop At: Angkor Big Luck, Street 30 m Trapeang Ses Village, Sangkat Kork Chark, Siem Reap Cambodia
Breakfast at hotel.
Our settle guide will pick up you at the lobby room (7:30Am-8:30Am) to explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings and visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty .lunch at local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction .Dinner not included
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4: SIEM REAP- Saigon (B) by plane

Stop At: Saigon Square Shopping Mall, corner of Nam Ky Khoi and Le Loi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
After breakfast, you are free at leisure until it's time to pick you up at the hotel for transferring to your next destination. The tour ends here.
Arrival Saigon. Free & Easy to explores Saigon by yourself
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saigon

Day 5: Cao Dai temple – Cuchi Tunnel (B/L)

Stop At: Cao Dai Temple, Long Thanh Bac Commune Hoa Thanh District, Tay Ninh 730000 Vietnam
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of South-East Asia. It is the headquarters of the unique Cao Dai sect, a religion with a hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity & Confucianism. Above the entrance is the all-seeing holy eye – symbol of the sect. Visitors will attend the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers which is a fantastic experience.
Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
After lunch, proceed to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to SaiGon
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saigon

Day 6: Saigon – Mekong full day - (B/L)

Stop At: Vinh Trang Temple, Nguyen Trung Truc, My Tho Vietnam
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Ben Tre Museum, 146 Hung Vuong Ward 3, Ben Tre Vietnam
Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: overnight in Saigon

Day 7: Saigon – Hanoi city (B) by plane

Stop At: Ha Noi Gallery, 42 Cau Go St, Ha noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Breakfast at your hotel .Free time to relax until transfer the airport catch flight to Hanoi.
Arrival Hanoi , Driver only pick you up then transfer to hotel. Free time to relax and explore Hanoi by yourself.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight in Hanoi

Day 8: Hanoi city (B/L)

Stop At: Hanoi Opera House, 01 Trang Tien, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Tour guide and shuter bus will pickup you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House then depart to Hanoi city tour full day.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Visiting first place named Tran Quoc pagoda on the West Lake the oldest pagoda in Vietnam.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical
aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to
one side of the Mausoleum is the One-Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 -
the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
Visit the colorful features of the 54 ethnic groups of Viet Nam in the Ethnology Museum.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
In the afternoon:
Bus takes you to a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter, have a rest and enjoy the lunch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Visit Temple of Literature, the most famous temple situated in Hanoi, also functioned as Vietnam first university. It was first constructed in 1070 under King Ly Nhan Tong and dedicated to
Confucius, sages and scholars. A vast structure that has existed to present day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Drive to legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong saint and former general commander Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians. You also see the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake. Finish tour, Drop you off Hotel
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi - Hoalu –Tamcoc – Sapa by train (B/L)

Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
Tour guide and shuter bus will pickup you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes. Arrive at Hoa Lu, which is once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settled up in the 10th century. Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time. After that visiting the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple. You experience the vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated back 10th century. Then back to the bus and transfer to Tam Coc.
Have lunch buffet with Vietnamese traditional dishes, in case you are vegetarian, we have other food options for you.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves - First cave,
Hang Hai - Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling.
Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 30 minutes for cycling ride along country
lane.
Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 20 minutes.
Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House.
Private car take you to Station catch train to Sapa
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight on train

Day 10: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L/D)

Stop At: Lao Chai Village, Lao Chai, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.
Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower.
Start the trip at 9:30 as below.
First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
Enjoy the landscapes on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Ta Van then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan..
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sapa

Day 11: Cat Cat & Sin Chai village – on Train (B/L/D)

Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower.
Start the trip at 9:30 as below.
First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan..
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight on train

Day 12: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Stop At: Tuần Châu Harbor, Phường Ngọc Châu, Tuần Châu, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Tour guide and shuter bus will pickup you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and HanoiOpera House then depart to Halong. On the half
way stop for short break about 20 minutes.
Arrive Tuan Chau International Port, then tranfering to Golden Star Cruise by small boat. Enjoy welcome drinks, crew briefing before checking in cabin. Start cruising and enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while the boat slowly slides on romantic.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
In the afternoon, visiting Sung Sot Cave (surprising cave)
Our cruise will take you to the Titov Island, it is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong bay. Or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy
beach.
Enjoy the Sunset party with wine and fruit and relaxing on sun deck
Cooking class how to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.
Enjoy your dinner in restaurant in middle romantic quite bay.
Playing some sports games like: Football table, Darts, Fishing, karaoke, dancing…
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in Halong Bay

Day 13: Halong bay – Hanoi (B/L)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
Wake up early to see the sunrise on Ha Long Bay then have breakfast with tea and coffee free
The boat cruising to Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The of farming and retrieving pearls takes years.
Enjoy kayaking discover Halong bay. Then back to Cruise check out, take time to relax
Have lunch while the boat is cruising back to Tuan Chau International Port.
Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 25 minutes
Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter .Drop off your hotel
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: overnight in Hanoi

Day 14: Hanoi depature (B)

Stop At: Noi Bai International Airport, Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
After breakfast, free time before your transfer to the airport . End of service
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.