Vietnam Cambodia Tour: Historical & Cultural Discovery 8 Days

Arrival in Hanoi. In the Arrivals Hall, your driver stands with a sign with your name applied, helps you out to the car, and drives to the centrally located hotel. The hotel is located in the old quarter of the city with its nice narrow commercial streets and within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Xuan Market, both of which are some of Hanoi’s landmarks. Start your trip to Vietnam with a free walk around to explore the old quarter and enjoy the atmosphere of Hanoi. At 18:00, another guide will pick you up at your accommodation then take you outside of the Old Quarter and show you areas that most visitors haven’t got a chance to see on motorbikes like the French Quarter & Opera House, Long Bien Bridge…  During the Hanoi city tour, you can visit West Lake, Ngoc Ha Village, and the B-52 Lake on the motorbike and come closer to the local people. From this place, Long Bien – the first steel bridge crossing Red River is awaiting you. It is the only bridge in Hanoi where all the riders have to go on the left–hand side. Crossing over the bridge, you will see the Local Food Market in Gia Lam. Before going back to Hanoi Old Quarter you can try some food and drink there too. And then, we will take you around the Old Quarter, to taste the most typical and famous street food in the Old Quarter like Pho, Grilled Fish, Egg Coffee, etc. At 21:30, we will drop you off at your accommodation or any place you plan to go. Accommodation: La Sínfonia Del Rey Hotel & Spa

8h- 8h30: Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel’s lobby, then depart for Ninh Binh province. 10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous and biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100-ton- Budhha Statue, etc. 12h00: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods like goat meat, and Ninh Binh burnt rice, then take a rest. 14h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An area has two main types of ecosystems: limestone mountains ecosystems and aquatic ecosystems. The biological diversity of the communities is a major factor that constitutes these two ecosystems. The natural environment is diverse and harmonious with creatures, mountains, caves, and water bodies exuding the beauty of the young blue water mixed into a rare area rare in the world.  Trang An has more than 310 types of rare and precious plants such as limestone, milk, slices, grind, orchid, nostalgia, honeysuckle, juniper, lettuce, etc. Trang An has many rare and precious bird species such as chamois, leopard, and phoenix. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here. 17h00: Get in the car to return to Hanoi. Accommodation: La Sínfonia Del Rey Hotel & Spa

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by shuttle bus to Ha Long Bay through the extensive landscapes of the Red River Delta.  Arrival at Ha Long Bay around lunch. You’ll be warmly welcomed by Cruises receptionists at the International Tuan Chau harbor. Enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Check in to rest in the room or get on the cruise's roof to relax, savor the scenery, and hunt for beautiful photos of Ha Long Bay. In the afternoon, you will begin to participate in activities on board, explore caves, swim or you can enjoy the view or relax, enjoy afternoon tea (not included). Have dinner and activities on the cruise in the evening such as enjoying cocktails (not included) at the bar or night squid fishing. Overnight on cruise. Accommodation: Peony Cruise

Do not forget to set your alarm clock the day before to the early morning. Otherwise, you will miss a spectacular view – the sunrise over Halong Bay! Enjoy the fresh air from the sea and immerse yourself in the peaceful morning while admiring the magical views! Have breakfast on board and continue your cruise to explore the rest of the bay. After lunch on board, drive back to the pier and return to Hanoi. Transfer to Hanoi airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Accommodation: Harmony Hotel Saigon

Breakfast at the hotel.  Drive from Saigon through rice paddies and small villages to My Tho (70km ~ 1.5 hours) Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda – one of the most beautiful and famous landmarks in the region Enjoy a 3-hour boating & free walking trip at the Mekong Delta Explore The Mekong River's small canals by rowing sampan  Visit a beautiful island with many tropical orchards Discover how to make coconut candy and try some Take a tuk-tuk car throughout the village. Taste local fresh fruits as well as honeybee tea Have lunch at a garden restaurant on the river bank with countryside specialties. Drive back to Saigon and drop at your hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your trip by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Reunification Palace, War museum, and Local Market (Flexible/ If have enough time). Then have lunch on your own, and transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport to fly to Siem Reap.  Warm welcome upon your arrival in Siem Reap, Siem Reap, one of the major tourist hubs in Cambodia and the gateway to the world-famous temples of Angkor. The driver will meet you at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Then, you’ll visit Tonal Sap Lake and then you’ll transfer to the airport. Overnight at Siem Reap.  

Early wake up in the morning for a transfer to enjoy the sunrise over the Angkor Temple. Back to the hotel for breakfast then you continue to discover the Angkor Wat, a temple complex built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. After lunch (on your own) at the hotel you continue to explore the ruins including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the impressive Bayon Temple, and the Royal. Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Preah Khan temple. In the afternoon you explore the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which embraced fig and silk-cotton trees puncture the roofs of Ta Prohm’s towers. End of the day you will enjoy the sunset at the Preah Rup temple. Stay overnight: Siem Reap.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you’ll visit Tonle Sap Lake and then you’ll transfer to the airport. Fly back home! End of our services! Cam on & Hen gap lai.