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Journey into the heart and soul of Indochina on this bestselling tour of experience centuries of shared history and culture of Vietnam & Cambodia. Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat, explore Historic Hanoi and Hoi An, and sail through Halong Bay & much more
Your flight lands at Hanoi. You’ll be greeted after custom clearance. Tour starts to visit the Museum of Ethnology (alternative to visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum). Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake which contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda. From there, venture on to explore the Old Quarter where is a fascinating area to explore local life.
Explore the city by walking. Visit the Temple of Literature where has a peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateway. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex with a stroll past the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which contains the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. View the outside of the Presidential Palace and walk through the park to the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived till 1969. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda which was rebuilt in 1954. Afterwards, drive to Halong Bay. (B)
This morning, board the day cruise and begin cruising through the incredible limestone karsts of Halong Bay. After lunch, paddle through islets: Stone Dong, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock. Finally, touch the majesty of Halong Bay by visiting Thien Cung (Heaven) cave. Continue to explore the areas of Ba Hang by bamboo rowing boat or kayaking yourself. Afterwards, drive to Hanoi airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Hoi An. (B,L)
This morning, ride bicycle in 30 minutes to Tra Que herb village. Take a stroll around the vegetable garden and join gardening activities. Enjoy a lime juice before having lunch. Afterwards, take a walk to explore the picturesque riverside town of Hoi An. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Sa Huynh Museum. Wander into the Tran Family Chapel, a 200 year old house. Visit Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, a Chinese pagoda which is dedicated to Thien Hau, Goddess of the Sea. Lastly, visit a Lantern Making Workshop. (B,L)
Today, drive to Hue. It houses ancient temples, imperial buildings and French Style edifices. En route stopping outside Danang to visit the Mable Mountains, a group of limestone and marble hills filled with caves. Continue to the city of Danang, briefly passing Non Nuoc Beach and touring the Cham Museum. Upon arrival of Hue, visit the Imperial Tomb of Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market where you can buy the most special cultural gifts and souvenirs of Thua Thien Hue. (B)
This morning, take a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower. Continue to the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in 19th century and modeled after the Forbidden City of Beijing. Then transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for rest. (B)
Today, begin with a tour of the historic centre, strolling along Dong Khoi Street to the heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by the City Hall, Operal House, neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Then dive into modern history with a tour of the Reunification Palace. Continue to the War Remnants Museum and Emperor of Jade Pagoda. After lunch, head out to Cholon (Chinatown). Visit Cha Tam Church and Thien Hau Pagoda. End tour with shopping at Ben Thanh Market. (B)
Morning is free until transfer to airport for fight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. (B)
Take a city tour with an insight into Cambodia’s cultural heritage with a visit to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, also known as Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha. Continue to the elegant National Museum and explore the modern-day city by visiting the Central Market or Russian Market. Afterwards, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for rest. (B)
Take a full day to explore the attractions of Angkor by visiting the famous Banteay Srei Temple, Banteay Samre, Ta Prohm Temple, Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei Temple, Ta Keo, Thommanon, and lastly to a temple to watch the sun set over the Cambodian countryside. (B)
This morning, visit Angkor Wat, the national symbol and the highlights of any visit to Cambodia. Then visit the fortified city of Angkor Thom where includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Continue to the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. Afterwards, it is time to airport for your flight to next destination. (B)
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