2 Weeks Vietnam and Cambodia - Super Saving Package

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. Once you have checked in to your hotel, you can go explore the city on your own.

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Overnight in Hanoi Old Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: La Nueva Boutique Hotel or Similar

At 8.00 am, our representatives will pick you up at the hotel and we will depart for Ha Long Bay (approximately 180 kilometres). Upon arrival, embark on an overnight cruise. Settle into your deck chair and cruise through the emerald waters while marvelling at the towering limestone karst islands. Enjoy a seafood lunch before taking part in some afternoon activities such as swimming, relaxing on a remote beach, climbing to the top of a lookout for an amazing panoramic view, and taking a ride on a rowing boat into a secluded bay.

Cruise further into the bay to visit a pearl farm before watching a cooking demonstration featuring traditional Vietnamese cuisine, followed by dinner on board. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks.

(Please note: We recommend packing an overnight bag only for your cruise. The remainder of your luggage will be securely stored.)

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Overnight on Cruise:

+ 3-Star Cruise: Cozy Boutique Cruise or Similar

+ 4-Star Cruise: Sapphire Halong Cruise or Similar

Wake early for an optional tai chi class on deck before enjoying breakfast and climbing aboard the tender for a visit to Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), a colourful grotto of giant stalactites and stalagmites.

Return to the cruise and enjoy a short cooking class where you will learn to prepare local delicacies such as spring rolls. You’ll then enjoy a light brunch on board, followed by a relaxing trip back to the port where you will disembark and travel back to Hanoi.

You will arrive in Hanoi at around 3.00 pm, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. You could of course choose to take part in an optional evening activity (not included with the tour).

Optional Activity: Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese Dinner – USD 35 per person

Sit back and watch a traditional and unique performance of water puppetry originating in the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam. Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes lively illustrative Vietnamese pastoral scenes of rural daily life as well as fairy legends. Afterwards, head to a Vietnamese restaurant in the Old Quarter and feast on a dinner of authentic dishes.

(Please note: Depending on the timing of the water puppet performance, dinner may be enjoyed prior to the show.)

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Overnight in Hanoi Old Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: La Nueva Boutique Hotel or Similar

Today, you will travel by air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Visit Dinh king temple and Le king Temple from the 10th century, and learn about the heroic histories of the two kings during the Chinese Wars. At midday, sit down for lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.

Then continue to Tam Coc and take the sampan (traditional river boat) along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves. Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around traditional villages and Tam Coc town.

Visit Mua cave, which attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Coc, and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. In the evening, return Ha Noi.

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Overnight in Hanoi Old Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Hanoi Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Authentic Hanoi Hotel or Similar

Today, we travel to Hoi An by plane. The air tickets are included in the tour. The flight to Da Nang is about 1.5 hour. Our representatives will pick you up at Da Nang airport and take you to Hoi An. Check in to your hotel in Hoi An and you are free to explore the ancient town on your own..

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Overnight in Hoi An Ancient Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel or Similar

This morning, at 9.00 am, set off with your local guide on a walking tour to discover the ancient town of Hoi An. Visit to the Museum of History and Culture, which showcases relics that span 2,000 years of Hoi An’s rich history. Gain insight into the local heritage and view several Cham artifacts and photographs before continuing on to the Japanese Covered Bridge, constructed in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link it with the Chinese quarters.

Then stroll through the central market, discover various fresh and dried ingredients used to create delicious Vietnamese food and meet some of the local vendors. Step into the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea.

Finally, uncover the unique architecture of Tan Ky’s ancient house. Built over two centuries ago, the design highlights the influence of both European, Vietnamese and Chinese styles.

Finish the day back at the hotel for an afternoon of leisure. Alternatively, you can join an optional local market cooking experience (not included with the tour).

Optional Tour: Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Bicycle Tour – USD 40 Uper person

This afternoon, at 2 pm ride a bike to Cam Thanh Coconut Village with local guide, on the way you can explore the beautiful views of Vietnamese countryside. Then take the bamboo basket boat to the Coconut jungle to visit and learn to make some products from coconut leaves.

Enjoy welcome drink and take a rest at restaurant, then join a cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what food you have cooked. Then, ride your bike back to hotel.

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Overnight in Hoi An Ancient Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel or Similar

Today, enjoy a free day in Hoi An doing your own exploration.Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional tour (not included with the tour).

Optional Activity: Full-Day Tour of Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge and Da Nang – USD 70 per person

At 7.30 am, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Ba Na Hill Station. Take a cable car to Ba Na Hills to enjoy amazing views. Here you will visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), Le Jardin D’amour Garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, a wax statue museum and the iconic Golden Bridge. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore this resort park before traveling onwards to Da Nang where lunch will be provided. In the afternoon, return to Hoi An.

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Overnight in Hoi An Ancient Town (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel or Similar

Today, we travel to Ho Chi Minh City by plane. The air tickets are included in the tour. The flight will take about 1.5 hour, and upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our representatives will transfer to your hotel.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Prague Hotel Saigon or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

At 8.00 am, drive approximately 60 kilometers to reach the Cu Chi Tunnels, constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the country’s long fight for independence. Watch a short introduction video to learn more about their construction before exploring a section of tunnels used as hospitals, schools, kitchens, weapon storage, command centres and living quarters.

The hidden tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by foreign troops and was at one stage home to around 10,000 people.

On this tour, you will also view the remains of American tanks and numerous bomb craters before returning to Ho Chi Minh City at around 2:00 pm. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Prague Hotel Saigon or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

Spend today at leisure, or take part in an optional tour for Mekong Delta Discovery (not included with the tour)

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Prague Hotel Saigon or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

Today, at 7.45 am, you will be picked up at the hotel to begin your journey to Phnom Penh, Cambodia by way of a tourist bus.

Stop at the Vietnam and Cambodia Moc Bai Bavet border for visa processing (visa cost not included) and then continue onwards to Phnom Penh. This journey of approximately 230 kilometres can take anywhere between 6 to 8 hours depending on the visa processing time at the border.

You will be welcomed by your tour guide in Phnom Penh and and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day you are free to spend as you please.

(Please note: For customers who would prefer to fly rather than take the tourist bus, a flight upgrade option is available for USD 150 per person which includes the airport transfers in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.)

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OVernight in Phnom Penh (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Ohana Palace Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Anik Palace Hotel or Similar

Today you have a free day to explore the capital city of Cambodia. Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional Phnom Penh city tour.

Optional Activity: ‘Choeung Ek’ Killing Fields and Phnom Penh City Tour – USD 80 per person

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel to explore the capital city with its bustling Central Market, the Independence Monument and Wat Ounalom. Enjoy a set lunch at a local restaurant, before continuing onwards to the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek, gaining deep insight into the painful rule of the Khmer Rouge. Afterwards, you will visit the Royal Palace and the sacred Silver Pagoda, which is known for its silver-tiled floor. Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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OVernight in Phnom Penh (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Ohana Palace Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Anik Palace Hotel or Similar

At 8.00 am, you will journey approximately 320 kilometers journey to reach Siem Reap by way of a tourist bus. Pass through the provinces of Kandal, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom. You will be greeted by a tour guide in Siem Reap and transferred to the hotel.

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Overnight in Siem Reap (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Ladear Boutique Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa

Today, at 8.00 am, set out on a full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. See the south gate of Angkor Thom, then visit the Terrace of Elephants, which used to be a base for the king’s grand audience hall, and the Terrace of the Leper king, which was a terrace that housed the royal crematory.

Afterwards, enjoy a set lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Ta Prohm Temple which has been deliberately left as it was discovered. Finally you will visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat.

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Overnight in Siem Reap (Central location):

+ 3-Star Hotel: Ladear Boutique Hotel or Similar

+ 4-Star Hotel: Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip in Cambodia. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.