19 DAYS VIETNAM-CAMBODIA COMBINATION TOURS

DAY 01: PICK UP ON IN AIRPORT TO HOTEL IN HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. Time permit you can walk around on your own in the center area in Old Quarter Street of Hanoi.O/N in Hotel.
Includes: transfer with English speaking guide, hotel room.
Information Hanoi:
The city of Hanoi has a distinct atmosphere. It has a French colonial character through the beautiful historic buildings and villas from the time of French rule. The Old  Quarter has numerous narrow streets, each with its own craft; you will find hairdressers, mask makers, leather is worked, silk sold, you name it. Many tradesmen earn a living here. The embassy district, where the old citadel and many beautiful colonial buildings are, is particularly beautiful for walking. With its lakes, tree-lined boulevards, colorful markets, venerable pagodas and beautiful buildings, Hanoi is a very fascinating city. A must is the morning gymnastics around the Hoan Kiem lake. Early on, but very nice; you see many Vietnamese practicing Tai Chi. Hanoi also has beautiful museums, such as the museum of fine arts, where mainly modern painting can be found. The history of the turbulent country is reflected in many historic buildings. Go once in the evening to a show at the Water puppet show Theater, a typical Vietnamese folk game. A central point of the city is Hoan Kiem Lake, in which the Ngoc Son Pagoda is built. There are several nice restaurants on the lake where you can enjoy a Vietnamese specialty: 'Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee'.
DAY 02 ; FUILL-DAY VISIT HANOI
You will be picked up by your guide and driver for a half-day excursion in Hanoi. You visit a number of highlights. First you drive to the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. From the beginning of September until the beginning of November the body is cleaned, then mausoleum is not accessible; The mausoleum is also closed on Mondays (you visit the Tran Quoc pagoda or Hanoi Hilton, the former prison). Then to the 'House of Uncle Ho' behind it. Ho Chi Minh has lived in this simple house on stilts, beautifully situated in the shady park, on a carp pond. You can also admire the beautiful presidential palace (on the outside), dating from the French colonial era. In the same environment, the unique wooden pagoda is on one pillar, in the middle of a lotus pond. Then to the Temple of Literature, the oldest part of which dates back to the 11th century. The temple site is divided into five walled temple courts. The Old Quarter with its numerous (36  streets) Artisan streets and the Ngoc Son temple in the Hoan Kiem Lake  form the fascinating final piece of this excursion. After the excursion, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Includes:  Breakfast, and Hotel room - transfer, English speaking guide.
DAY 03: HANOI - NINH BINH TRANG AN - BAI DINH PAGODA 
Morning at 07h30 AM our guide  and driver will be picked up by your guide and driver for the ride to the rural mountain landscape south of Hanoi. Beautiful delta area of ​​the areas in a narrow valley with surrounded by limestone mountains rock. This is also called the dry Halong Bay. After about 2.5 hours drive you arrive in Ninh Binh. You will make a beautiful boat trip through one of the most beautiful parts of the karst mountains in Ninh Binh. You are being rowed, most people still do it here in the traditional way, with their feet! What makes this trip even more attractive is the rice fields in combination with the lush limestone rocks. There are many people who want to enjoy this beautiful area. Trang An is very popular  beautiful place.  At the end of the boat trip you can explore the area into the rural Ninh Binh, The boat trip takes about 1.5 hours and the cycling one.  And afternoon we drive to the  Hoa Lu and visiting the Dinh and Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu which are dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century, then you drive to visit  Bai Dinh  biggest Pagoda with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters height, 100 tons weight.  After pagoda we drive  back  Hanoi , Arrival Hanoi for  check in hotel and  stay in Hanoi O/N in hotel
Includes:  Breakfast, and transfer + Tour guide + Hotel room + Boat tickets 
DAY 04 : HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE ( B/L/D)
Information about Halong bay:
The large bay is near the border with China and has an area of ​​1,500 km². Halong Bay is one of the most picturesque places in Vietnam. In the bay there are more than 3,000 limestone islands that emerge perpendicularly from the water of the Gulf of Tonkin. Legend has it that the islands originated because a dragon landed here in the sea and took part of the land with its tail and then submerged it underwater. Only the higher parts of the coast have remained protruding above the water. In reality, the erratic shapes of the rocks are caused by the centuries-long influence of wind, rain and waves. It is part of the Karsts Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:
Sailing in the world-famous Halong Bay. You will be picked up by your driver from your hotel and taken to Halong Bay in about three hours, a distance of 160 km. You will be on board around noon. After a welcome drink, followed by the briefing of the crew, it is lunchtime. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch buffet as you sail towards the famous rock peaks with names like Cho Da (stone dog) and Ga Choi (fighting cock). It is a beautiful bay. You pass several small islands and the fantastic karst mountains, which just rise from the sea, all around you. When the bat cave is near you can go to it with a smaller boat. If you prefer to go kayaking, this is also an option. Around 5.15 pm you return to the ship to relax on board. A cooking demonstration is held on the sun deck to teach you the tricks of Vietnamese cooking. At the same time it is happy hour (with a drink the second is free). Dinner consists of a well-kept barbecue. Mainly fish dishes are prepared on board. At 21:30 there is a film shown for the fans, but you can also relax in your comfortable cabin. If you are in need of a traditional massage, ask for one of the employees (for a fee and reserve on arrival). You will spend the night somewhere in the bay, the boat will be stationary. Includes kayak, lunch and dinner, guide of the cruise company.
Includes:  Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner , and transfer sharing bus + Guide on Junk + 1 Cabin room + Boat tickets + Entrance fee + Kayaking
DAY 04: HA LONG BAY - HANOI
Early Morning for “Tai Chi” If you want: tai chi-les on deck (in good weather), before breakfast, you start the day fit. Breakfast around 7 am. You sail along the islands, Trong, Trinh Nu, Coc Ngoi and the Me Cung cave. You will also visit the beautiful Suprise cave. After this the junk sails back to the harbor of Halong Bay, meanwhile you enjoy a delicious brunch. You will arrive at the port around 11:30. From there you drive back to Hanoi, check in hotel and evening  free and leisure O/N in Hanoi
Includes:  Breakfast + Lunch  and transfer + Guide on Junk + Hotel room
DAY 06: HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE
Morning breakfast in Hotel and our time for  pick up transfer to Airport for fly to Hue with Vietnam Airlines. Arrival at the airport of Hue. You will be picked up by a driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel (transfer). The rest of the day is at leisure. You can walk around on your own in the center.
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer + Hotel room + Domestic Air ticket
Information Hue:
Hue was from 1802 to 1945 the capital and seat of the Vietnamese emperors. In Hue and surroundings there are several monuments that recall this glorious past, such as the Forbidden City, imperial tombs and beautiful pagodas. The city also lends itself to cycling (everywhere for rent). The Perfume River divides the city into two and ends 13 km. further out in the sea. Hue is the city of musicians, philosophers and poets and has been able to preserve the Vietnamese identity the best. You visit in the evening (yourself there)
DAY 07: HUE  FULL-DAY VISIT HUE IMPERIAL CITY BY BIKING
Day biking Visit Hue :
Morning  arrival Hue about  08h30 AM  our tour guide meet &  arrange  the bike  for start  cycling to explore more of Vietnam life with the effected of Royal life, garden house in Hue is one of them. "Garden house" is a typical and unique characteristic of Hue city. The   First   place to Visit of traditional handicraft village of Thuy Xuan Hat - Incense making village, you will see how Hue Hat (non Hue) - a symbolized for the beauty of Hue lady.   And then riding  up for  visit  Emperor’s Tomb of Tu Duc tomb and magnificent Khai Dinh tomb  after  visit   02  famous Tomb   then  cycling back to   the to visit the Citadel, including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh).  And  afternoon we  take  the  boat trip on  the Perfume  River beautiful landscapes and may the sunset on the  during   boat trip  ( Depend on climate of  weather ). “  Group  under 05 people  we can  bring the  bike  on the  boat )  boa trip along the   Perfume  river   and  the  end trip at Thiem Mu Pagoda   and then continuing cycling  trip to visit local market in Hue, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. Then Riding from market  back to Hotel.
Includes:  Breakfast + Bike  for  biking + Boat trip + Hotel room + tour  Guide
DAY 08: HUE - DA NANG - BAN NA HILL - “GOLDEN BRIDGE” HOI AN
Morning  breakfast and pick up for transfer to Hoian and then heading out of town for driving to the southern to Hoi An, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The route is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass and then we stopping over of Lang Co beach is most beautiful beach in Vietnam and have a photos  at the Lang Co Beach.  Along the way, we make stop at Bana  Hill   for visit Golden Bridge before transfer to  Danang City for a visit to the display of Cham's sculptures before continuing on to the sensational,. After that stop over  visit to the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains consist of 5 mountain peaks. We offer you the opportunity climb up for beautiful views. There is a temple there where the Buddha and Confucius are located. In Danang Then trip continue driving to  to Hoi An Then trip continue drive a long the  Beach to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoian
Includes:  Breakfast +  private car /van + Hotel room
Note:  Not including: Cable car ticket for Ban Na hill and entrance fee ticket visit golden bridge
DAY 09: HOI AN  FREE BICYCLE  EXPLORING  HOI AN
Information Hoi An:
Hoi An was once one of the busiest port cities in Southeast Asia. It is picturesquely situated on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoi An has a rich trade past, witnessed by the many ancient Chinese houses and temples. Some houses are open to visitors. The old town is very picturesque, many find Hoi An the best place in Vietnam. Famous is the Japanese covered bridge, one of the few wooden arch bridges that has been preserved. Hoi An has been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. Hoi An is close to the coast, so it will be clear that fish is an important trade product. In Hoi An you can make excellent clothing, shoes and bags of good quality and cheap. Very nice to do: cycling (ask at your hotel) to the old town, about 2 km and a very nice route, along the river.
More information about Hoi An
Includes:  Breakfast + Free bike  + Hotel room
DAY 10: HOI AN
Includes:  Breakfast + Free bike  + Hotel room
DAY 11: HOI AN - DA NANG FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY
Morning after breakfast  then time pick you up at your hotel and transferred to the airport in Danang in about half an hour. You depart with a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival you will be picked up and taken to your hotel (transfer). The rest of the day is at leisure.
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer + Hotel room + Domestic Air ticket
Information Ho Chi Minh City:
The former Saigon has been officially called Ho Chi Minh City since 1976, but it is still mostly called Saigon by the population. It is a very densely populated city and has more than 10 million inhabitants. It is a city where old and new influences mix. The rising economy of Vietnam is most expressed here. There is a great business, everywhere is being built and trade is being done everywhere on the corners of the streets. Saigon also has many monumental buildings, especially from the French colonial period. Many Chinese people live in the Cholon district, also known as Chinatown, which is home to numerous Chinese temples and houses. Here you can also find the largest covered market in Saigon, where the most diverse items are for sale. The Dong Khoi Street was in ancient times, the time of the French, the entertainment area with beautiful shops and buildings. Various historic buildings have been converted into hotels. The Vietnamese prefer to go to the Ton Duc Thang Street; You can eat baguettes along the boulevard and sail to Cholon by ferry. Notre Dame is a church dating from 1880; a mass is held there every morning. Ho Chi Minh City also has interesting museums with important information about the history of the country. Whereas a few years ago it was mainly the bicycles that dominated the streets, nowadays people use scooters alongside the bikes (thousands of crosses running through the streets).
DAY 12: HCM - HALF DAY EXCURSION CU CHI TUNNELS
Today you will go with your guide. Very early, to the Cu Chi tunnels, then it is still quiet. The famous Cu Chi tunnels are located near the town of Cu Chi, about 35 km. northwest of Saigon. During the notorious Vietnam War these served as a hiding place for the Vietcong. The tunnels are about 250 km together. long and are on different levels. It is extremely interesting to pay a visit to this defensive stronghold. You can also enter it, in a section that is somewhat wider and higher than was originally the case (in connection with the larger western dimensions). It is unbelievable what has been achieved there. The entrances were not visible; you will experience that when you walk with a guide. You walk over such an entrance; the guide slides away some sand and a hatch appears, where the slender Vietnamese disappear. After the excursion you will be returned to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
 Includes:  Breakfast + transfer by private car/van + tour guide +Hotel room
DAY 13: HO CHI MINH FREE DAY
Includes:  Breakfast
DAY 14: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - CAN THO
Morning breakfast at hotel and you will be picked up at your hotel and drive south for 3 hours to the most fertile part of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta, a labyrinth of rivers and canals, with hundreds of large and small islands. It is a beautiful area. Boats are crawling on the water, trade is being done, it is colorful, vibrant and fascinating. Upon arrival in Cai Be you will pass a beautiful Cao Dai church, nice to look inside. At the quay you get on a motorized boat with chairs and sail the tributary of the Mekong. Your local guide will tell you interesting things about life in the delta. You visit a company where different crafts are presented. Typical Asian sweets are made here and rice wine is made. Of course you can also taste it, have you ever tried a sip of snake wine? Further, on you sail between the trading boats through this is the floating market of Cai Be. Because it is already later in the day it is not so busy anymore unfortunately. The smaller channels between the islands in the river are also very nice, it is unbelievable that people live here. Along the shore you see people cycling on the narrow roads, here no cars can come so it is very quiet. You will also visit a few family houses and lunch is also available at one of the houses. This includes the program and is prepared for you (fish), there is no choice menu. To complete the visit you will be rowed for a while in an original boat. Then you leave the islands and sail to the port in Vinh Long. From there, another hour to your hotel in Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho
Including: breakfast, English speaking guide, private car / van, private boat, possibly.
DAY 15: BOAT TRIP ON FLOATING MARKET - CHAU DOC
Early morning Boat trip Visit Cai Rang Floating Market (B)
Very early, at 06.30 am, to sail to the bustling Cai Rang floating market. This market is different from yesterday. Here are smaller boats, so you can see better what you offer. A particularly colorful spectacle and very photogenic. And then: away from the big water and with a rowing boat on the narrow waterways between the islands. It is a fantastically beautiful area, all kinds of fruit are grown here. At one of the islands you go ashore, with a local family. Here you will be offered tea or rice wine. There is also time to take a walk on the island, you can easily get in touch with the delta inhabitants. Keep cruising through the small cannels system, visit the rice noodles making village. Experience the in the Delta.  And enjoy the nice boat ride through under the shadow of the water - coconut trees.  After boat trip on Mekong you get on the car and continue trip to Chau Doc , on the  way  you  pass  countryside  Vietnam    with  river   way , its so   beautiful   of the landscape and   stopover on the way  visit  Bang Lang stork sanctuary has attracted thousands of stork and other kinds of birds to make nets and live here and  then  take  a walk 2.5 Km along the canal  to observe and explore the natural life of birds and storks in a very green, romantic space of the bamboo forest. at noon sunrise and sunset are time storks going to find food and coming back their nets, so you can enjoy beautiful views in those moments, arrival Chau Doc  for  check in  hotel and  O/N in Hotel
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer + Hotel room + Boat trip + tour guide
DAY 16: CHAU DOC - EXPRESS BOAT TO PHNOM PENH - CAMBODIA
Morning  breakfast at hotel and   07h15 AM  You board the express boat, which takes you to Phnom Penh in about 5 hours by express boat to  Phnom Penh - Arrival  Phnom Penh around  13h00 PM, an enjoy the beautiful views from your boat. Do you take something to drink and eat with you, on the boat is not always a large assortment available in this area. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh. Arrival Phnom Penh at 13h00. Welcomed by tour guide and transfer to hotel for check-in  and then  our driver and guide in Cambodia side take you visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Friendship monument, Independence monument and National Garden Park. Overnight Phnom Penh.
Information Phnom Penh:
Phnom Penh is a fairly unknown city for the average tourist. However, it is a cozy city with many relics from French times. This can be seen in the houses with their French balconies, which are mainly located on the boulevard along the Sap River. It goes without saying that Asian culture can also be found: for example in street life with the bicycle taxis, the beautiful temples, and the royal palace. There are many restaurants along the banks of the river.
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer car/van + Hotel room + express boat  ticket  to Cambodia  + tour  guide
DAY 17: VISIT PHNOM PENH - KILLING FIELD - SIEM REAP
Morning  breakfast in the  hotel and  our guide and  driver pick up and transfer to visit to visit Toul Sleng S21, the witness of Pol Pot genocidal regime and Cheuong Ek Killing fields.  Afternoon transfer to Siem Reap ( driver only)  - Arrival  for  checkin O/N in Siem Reap
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer + Hotel room + tour  guide in Phnom Penh  only.
DAY 18: SIEM REAP FULL-DAY AMZIBNG VISIT ANGKOR WAT
This morning will be packed breakfast from hotel, Enjoy Angkor Wat Sunrise and the spectacular architecture and sculpture of the World Heritage at Angkor Wat then spend the whole morning to explore the greatest fine-art of Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srei temple. And transfer to visit Angkor Thom temples: Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace.  Afternoon Takeo and Ta Prohm and view the sunset over the Angkor complex on the top of Phnom Bakheng  and overnight Siem Reap.
NOTE: Phnom Bakheng is limited 300 visitors per day
Includes:  Breakfast + transfer private car/van + Hotel room + tour guide.
DAY 19: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE
After breakfast at the Hotel, free day free for shopping until time for pick up and transfer to airport for departure - END OF TRIP
 Includes:  Breakfast + transfer

Almost Three-week highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia tours , you travel from  North to South Vietnam and  from Hanoi to Ha  Long Bay  and the mesmerizing Cat ba Island Halong Bay  to Ho Chi Minh City with stops in Hue and Hoi’an beach and Hoian ancient town. Visit the Mekong Delta and  cross  border from Vietnam by express boat up to Mekong river to Phnom Penh  with great journey combination tour to Cambodia with visit a great the world heritage site  as Ha Long Bay and  Hoi An  and  Angkor Wat  as  Angkor Thon and Bayon. 
PRICE: $1,457/p.p
TOUR CODE:VN-CBM001
19 DAYS