THE DETAILED PROGRAM OF 11 DAY VIETNAM & COMBODIA TOUR
DAY 1: SIEM RIEP ARRIVAL.OVERNIGHT IN SIEM RIEP
Welcome to Siem Reap, you will meet our tour guide and driver to transfer to the hotel to check-in. Siem Reap is an area located in the northwest part of Cambodia. Once the seat of power for the great Khmer Empire, this location is home to the most ornate temples and as such is the most popular tourist site for those taking a tour of Cambodia.
The balance of the day will be free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 : ANGKOR SIGHTSEEING DAY TRIP.OVERNIGHT IN SIEM RIEP (B,L)
08:00: After meeting our tour guide, then we drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire.
- We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. Its 54 towers are each topped off with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion), which bear more than a passing resemblance to the king himself.
- We continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium and the statue that was originally thought to be the leper king is now believed to be Yama, the god of death.
- We continue along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century.
- We visit Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.
- We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at Angkor.
Transfer to your hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 : SIEM RIEP VISIT TO TONLE SAP LAKE & FLIGHT TO HANOI.OVERNIGHT IN HANOI (B)
Pick up from your hotel at 08:10am, we depart for the Tonlé Sap. We will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels and current.
We will stop at Les Artisan Dangkor.At a good time, our driver will come and pick you up for the flight to Hanoi.
Welcome on arrival and transferred to the hotel in the city center for check in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 : HANOI CITY TOUR .OVERNIGHT IN HANOI (B,L)
08.15 – 08.30 AM: Meet your tour guide at your suggested places around Hanoi Old Quarter including:
- Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake.
- Ho Chi Minh complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; his house-on-stilt and One pillar pagoda – modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
- Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 dedicating to Confucius, sages, and scholars. It was also the first university of Viet Nam once
Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter.
In the afternoon, spend time to explore:
- The traditional ceramics village of Bat Trang. Visit showrooms and see how they model the products.
- Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao – General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.
After Hanoi city tour, transfer you to your hotel & be relaxed at leisure.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 : DAY TRIP TO NINH BINH.OVERNIGHT IN HANOI(B, L)
07:45 – 08:30 You will be picked up at the hotel and then depart for Ninh Binh province. Have a break 20 minutes en-route to free your legs.
- Arrive at Hoa Lu, which was once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settling up in the 10th century.
- Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with very unique architecture in the old time.
- Learn about ancient culture through an excavation of vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated 10th century.
12:30 Relax and enjoy lunch in a nice restaurant.
- Board the sampan boats in Tam Coc going along river among the villages, mountains and rice fields. Passing through 3 caves “Hang Ca – First cave, Hang Hai – Second cave, Hang Ba – Third cave” to get a wonderful feeling.
- The boat returns to the dock for bus drive back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 : HANOI – HALONG BAY.OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B,L,D)
07:45 – 08:15 am: Picked up by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay.
12:00 pm: Take a tender to the main cruise and have lunch.
02:00 pm: Visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave.
05:00 pm: Dinner on the cruise with cooking class. Overnight on the cruise.
DAY 7: HALONG BAY – HANOI.OVERNIGHT IN HANOI (B,L)
06:30 – 07:30 Join in the Tai Chi exercise & have breakfast
07:30 – 09:30 Enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay.
09:30 – 10: 30 Check out & have lunch on board
11:30 – 12: 30 Transfer back to Hanoi.The rest of the day is at your own relaxation.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8 : HANOI FLIGHT TO DA NANG.OVERNIGHT IN DA NANG CITY (B)
Free at your leisure to discover the town on your own until being transferred to the airport for a short flight to Danang.
Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel to check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9 : DAY TRIP TO BANA HILLS & GOLDEN BRIDGE.OVERNIGHT IN DA NANG (B,L)
07:45-08: 30 AM, you will be picked up at the lobby. Transfer to Ba Na hills and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, the Golden bridge…
Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours). Or discover Ba Na hills on your own.
Around 15:00, Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills
16:30: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel in Danang. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10 : DAY TRIP TO HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN & MY SON SANCTUARY.OVERNING IN DA NANG (B,L)
A day filled with history, culture and architectural delights. Start the tour at My Son Sanctuary, the capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. Then move on to the delightful Hoi An and its perfectly preserved ancient town dating back to the 15th century.
- We will begin our day trip with a visit to the capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautifully situated in a lush green valley, there are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th century. After concluding the first half of the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, we will discover the city of Hoi An on foot. The historic town, which used to be a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th century, is now a wonderful city that cannot be missed while touring the Southeast Asian region. While walking through the city, we will make a few stop to visit Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence; Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. These spots are considered as typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross culture among France, Japan, China and Vietnam… Passing over hundreds of year and withstanding the severity of the weather, Hoi An still exists and keeps the ancient and quiet beauty.
Back to your hotel and free at leisure. Dinner is at your own account.
DAY 11. DA NANG DEPARTURE (B)
You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noontime. Meals on your own. End of service.
