Heritages of Vietnam - Cambodia

A full day city tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. After lunch, you will continue to visit Opera House, Cathedral, Ngoc Son Temple and take a cyclo for an hour to visit Old quarter streets, followed by the Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Morning depart to Halong Bay, sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before  beginning cruise through the bay. Lunch served as cruising among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery. Enjoy dinner with fresh seafood on board. Relax or chatting with partner, friends, family. Overnight on boat.

For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served. Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc.  Check out on boat at around 10.00 am. Enjoy lunch as boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Arrive back at Ha Long city around noon time for disembarkation, return to Hanoi for your overnight stay.

Fly to Danang today, where you will visit the Marble Mountains. The five peaks, which are actually limestone with marble outcrops, are seen to epitomise the five elements: fire, water, earth, wood and metal. The history of the mountains is rich. The Champas once used them for religious purposes, but in more recent times they became a haven for the Viet Cong, with their clear view of the Danang air base - at one time the busiest airport in the world. You will then arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free at your own pace. Overnight in Hoian.

A half-day walking tour will take you through the narrow streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house and Japanese Covered Bridge. After lunch, drive to My Son Holy Land, which is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples constructed between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. The temples are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva, known under various local names, the most important of which is "Bhadresvara." overnight in Hoi An.

You will take a morning flight to Saigon. On arrival, you will visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda, China Town with ancient pagodas and temples, and bustling Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in HCMC.

Morning yoi will take a flight to Siem Reap On arrival, you will  visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Enclosure, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of Leper King. After lunch, you will continue to visit Ta Promh and Majestic Angkor Wat. Enjoy watching the sunset at Phnom Bakkeng Hill. Dinner tonight will be with Apsara Dance Show. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, you will visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. You will take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Spend the rest of day visiting the “Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d’Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Free for night market tour. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Free at leisure till transferring to airport for your flight home. End of services.