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This Heritage of Cambodia and Vietnam 20 days tour will give us an exciting holiday of Indochina areas with the exploration almost of heritage sites and landscapes in Vietnam and Cambodia such: Siemreap, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Halong bay, Hue, Hoian and Ho Chi Minh City with Mekong delta and river.

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Day 1: Siemreap – Arrival

Today, the Heritage of Cambodia and Vietnam 20 days tour will be started by picking up at the airport to the hotel for checking in. Free at leisure in city center on your own. Overnight in Siemreap.
Services included in this day: Transport and hotel.

Day 02: Siemreap city discovery (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will tour to visit the exquisitely decorated pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, whose intricate carving has the example of Khmer classical art remaining and stands as the finest monument ever seen on the planet and Banteay Samre Temples. In the afternoon, visit Prasat Kravan, Spas srang, Banteay Kdey, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm. Accommodation in Siemreap.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 03: Siemreap – Tour to Angkor Temples (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, in the early morning, we will enjoy the sunrise time at Angkor Wat, then start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening we view the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill. Accommodation in Siem Reap.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 04: Siemreap – Tonle Sap lake – Phnom Penh (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after breakfast, we are on a boat trip to Great Lake Tonle Sap that is renowned for its basin of fresh water fish (10 tons/ 1Square Km in the 60’s). Visitors may also view the fresh water exhibition where we can see various kinds of fish in Tonle Sap Lake such as floating village and real style on the river. Finally, free before taking the flight to Phnom Penh. Pick up to city for check in. Night in Phnom Penh.
Services included in this day: Transportation, guide, meals, entrance fee and boat trip, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 05: Phnompenh – Historical killing field (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we spend the morning visiting the unforgotten Cheung Ek killing field where is a genocidal site. Then visit Toul Sleng Museum where is the largest center of detention and torture of Khmer Rough regime and city orientation tour includes Phnom Penh Municipality Hall, National Library, National Bank, Independence Monument, and shopping at Russian/New Central Market where we find various kinds of souvenirs ranging from clothes to galleries, and back the hotel. Accommodation in Phnom Penh.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 06: Phnom Penh City – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend the morning for a visit sme most of famous sites in city such as: the National Museum of Khmer Arts, with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully curved roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. Then we continue to the nearby Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious, Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samrn Phirum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship. Finally rest before taking the flight to Hanoi. Pick up to city for check in and night in Hanoi.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 07: Hanoi City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, We start with the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, taking in the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We then visit Ho Chi Minh’s simple house on stilts, the Museum, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. We continue our tour by visiting Hanoi’s first University – the Temple of Literature – dating back to 1070. After lunch we visit the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” – Hanoi’s former central prison and then Ngoc SOn Temple. End your look at Hanoi with a cyclo tour through the fascinating Old Quarter. In the evening attend Hanoi’s amazing water puppet show. Night in Hanoi.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, cyclo trip, traditional puppet show and hotel.

Day 08: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will upon arrival Hanoi station, pick up to our office for keeping bags before enjoy a morning coach trip to the eastern of Ha Noi, heading to Halong City with beautiful bay. Enjoy the landscapes of the Red River Delta on the way. Short rest at Hai Duong city before arrival Ha Long. After that, crew welcomes you on Junk and set sail among the Ha Long Bay. Enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:30pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karts with different formations, floating fishing villages, with its unique way of life. Then head to Me Cung Cave, strolling around the cave before enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight on junk.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Junk.

Day 09: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue on Express train (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will enjoy an morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with light breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast take 1 hour walking around Sung Sot Cave – one of the biggest and most beautiful in Ha Long Bay then head to cruising to Luon Cave with different formations as: Man’s Head Islet, Turtle islet. At 10:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. Rest before taking a night train to Hue. Night on train.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and train ticket.

Day 10: Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, on arrival Hue station, pick up to city and enjoy a boat trip for a visit of Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. next, we will visit the Citadel, former home to the emperors, devastated during the war in 1968, In the afternoon we discover Hue Citadel with almost famous site such as: Flag Towel, Ngo Mon gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and Forbidden Palace. Finally back hotel. Dinner and night in Hue.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 11: Hue – Danang – Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we travel south to Danang with a top for a spectacular of Hai Van Pass and see some of the most beautiful scenery in Vietnam. After lunch we stop at the Cham Museum then the Marble Mountains. From here we take a short drive around to Danang Beach, then continue south to the enchanting port town of Hoi An. This evening join the rest of the group for a sample at cooking class at a restaurant. Night in Hoian.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 12: Hoian – Walking tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a walking tour around the old Indochina trade center for a visit Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house. Time for lunch and then free at leisure before enjoy a short walk through out the old street for a boat trip cruising along Thu Bon river for enjoy the sunset time. Night in Hoian.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 13: Hoian – Da Nang – Nha Trang (Breakfast)

Today, after the breakfast, we will taking the flight to Nha Trang at 09h40. Pick up on arrival and free on each for doing some Mud spa on your own. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included in this day: Transport, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 14: Nha Trang – Tour Countryside (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend full day to discover the city and countryside. With the first drive to Yangbay Waterfall on the south road for visit Long Son Pagoda & Dien Khanh Citadel on the way. As come to Yangbay Waterfall, you can see some activities of farmers, ethnic minority people and crocodile farms, join yourself with nature, water, bird singing at the waterfall. After relaxing for a while, back to the 300 years- old country house, namely “Menento Country Home” for packaged lunch box or having lunch there while experiencing the real country atmosphere with some special activities on the site. On the way back to the city, you can see the local making handicrafts, village markets and kindergartens. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 15: Nha Trang – Saigon (Breakfast)

Today, we will free at leisure in the morning, and then tak a flight to Saigon. Pick up on arrivla to city for check in. Free and night in Saigon.
Services included in this day: Transport, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 16: Saigon – Cao Dai – Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after a breakfast at hotel, our drive will come to pick you up at hotel and then start driving to Tay Ninh for a visit the Great Cao Dai Holy See, a place of pilgrimage for quite a few South Vietnamese people and for those who are interested in Cao Daism – this is a unique religion that you might never expect to encounter. In time for its noontime prayer service, you will enjoy peculiar hymns with followers attired in livery red, yellow, blue and white. Quite a scene for the eye and for snapshots. Following is lunch in Tay Ninh. Finally, return to Saigon with a stop for visit Cu Chi Tunnel – used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War with the network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh. Night in Saigon.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 17: Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will departure for Cai Be. On arrival, enjoy a boat trip for an exploration of lush vegetations of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch at the orchard fruit garden. From here have a pleasant time around the villages, sightseeing or relaxing on the hammock. After that we will head to Vinh Long city for a stop before driving to Can Tho for check in. Night in Can Tho.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 18: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Village – Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, with an early morning boat trip along the small and picturesque tributaries by local boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Finally spend a visit at Can Tho market before return Saigon for check in. Night in Saigon.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 19: Saigon – Full day City tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start touring to Cu Chi – used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War. Visitors to our country should not miss a visit to this underground village with us intricate network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh, 50 km from Ho Chi Minh City. After that, back city for lunch and then discover the city in the afternoon for a visit War Museum – very famous with lots of pictures about Vietnamese – American War, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral (time permitted). Finally, free at leisure at Ben Thanh Market. Night in Saigon.
Services included in this day: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 20: Saigon – Departure (Breakfast)

Today, after the breakfast, we will be free at leisure around the town for shopping or relax. Check out at noon time and the drive to the airport for taking the departure flight. End the Heritage of Cambodia and Vietnam 20 days tour.
Services included in this day: Transportation.

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Services excluded:

– Personal expenses like drink, telephone, laundry, tips for guide and driver
– Cambodia and Vietnam Visa, Arrival/ departure flights, travel insurance
– Surcharge for peak season, holiday time and online payment method
– Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year eves.