15 DAYS VIETNAM - CAMBODIA

Hanoi - Sapa - Coc  ly  Tribe market -  Ha Long Bay -  Hoi an - Da nang - Sai Gon - Mekong - Vinh  Long - Cai Be - Cu Chi Tunnels  - Siem Reap -  Angkor Wat - Angkor Thon - Bayon
Vietnam & Cambodia two-week vacation lazy on beach and active as an adventure and exploring Vietnam & Cambodia cultures through the cities and countryside of Vietnam & Cambodia to discover the natural beauty of this amazing both their two countries. Enjoy the hot rays of sun streaking down from the sky casting beautiful patterns across the remarkable countryside scenes. See the hot gold sun reflect on the crystal blue waters and watch it dance across the surfaces of the caves. Explore the fast-paced dynamic cities with people spilling out on to the street to enjoy cold refreshing drinks in the warm of two countries. Learn of the rich both countries culture and tradition as you meet peoples the people that live in these beautiful places in this combination trip.
DETAILS  ITINERARY:
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 - EVENING NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI - SAPA
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 for packing luggage for night train to Sapa - Train Depart at 21h15 PM
Includes:  Breakfast, and train ticket to Lao Cai - private cabin - transfer, English speaking guide.
DAY 03: SAPA TREKKING - LOCAL  MARKET DAYS
Morning arrival at the Lao Cai , meet our  driver  and tour guide for  Coc  ly  market on Tuesday , if on Saturday  for  Can Cau Market ,  Sunday Bac Ha market,  in  afternoon to Sapa mountain hill station. Afternoon check in then your trek through the magnificent mountains and local villages. The first leg of the trek is on the road, but you will soon branch off onto a small path which leads down into the valley. Here you can see the Muong Hoa River and visit the Black H’mong village of Cat Cat. It's located in the basin of the Muong Hoa Valley, near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of the H'Mong ethnic group which has retained the unique customs and practices that have been lost in many in other villages.
Once you leave the crowds of Sapa, you'll be stunned by the beauty of the mountains, some of which stand at over 3140m height. The views of the bright sunshine illuminating the rice paddies H'Mong houses scattered in the valley are ones you will never forget. The Black H’mong are one of the largest minority groups in the Sapa area. They have their own language and wear traditional, handmade indigo blue clothing. After exploring Cat Cat Village, you will return to Sapa with time to visit Sapa daily market in the afternoon. You will have dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Sapa. - A 5-7 km trek.
Includes:  Breakfast and transfer + tour guide
DAY 04: SAPA TREKKING
Today you will trek to rice paddy fields, flower valleys and Black Hmong villages, located in the mountains with amazing panoramic views. You will visit a local house to meet the villagers and discover their daily life. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue through the rice terrace fields to Ta Van Village of Zay people to discover their culture. This is the biggest valley and features most impressive rice terrace fields in the whole of Sapa. You will have dinner and spend the night in a home stay in Giang ta Chai village . 15-17 km trek.
Includes:  Breakfast, Dinner  in home-stay, English speaking guide.
DAY 05: SAPA - HANOI
After breakfast, you will trek to Giang Ta Chai Village. You will meet some of the Red Dao community and learn about their lives here in the mountains before the car collects you to return to Sapa Town. You will stop for lunch at a restaurant and then have free time in the afternoon in Sapa until 15:00 when you will be get on the bus  by Limousine Bus  back to back to Hanoi. You will arrive back in Hanoi at 20:30.- Arrival hotel check in and  stay in Hanoi - A 7-10 km trek.
DAY 06 : HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE
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 07: HA LONG BAY - HANOI FLIGHT  TO  DA NANG
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 and transfer to Airport for fly to Da Nang with Vietnam Airlines. Arrival at the airport of Da Nang. You will be picked up by a driver at the airport and transfer to Hoi an for   check in your hotel in Hoian. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can walk around on your own in the center.
Includes:  Breakfast, Lunch  + transfer + Hotel room + Domestic Air ticket
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
DAY 08: HOI AN
Includes:  Breakfast + Free bike  + Hotel room
DAY 09: HOIAN - DA NANG - BAN NA HILL - “GOLDEN BRIDGE” FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY
Morning  breakfast, pick up and transfer to Da Nang  and then heading out of town for driving to the southern to Da Nang , 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 to Airport and then we stopping over of the Bana  Hill   for visit Golden Bridge  in Da Nang 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 time for check in flight, flight to Ho Chi Minh  city - Arrival in HCM pick up transfer  to hotel for  check in and  leisure Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Includes:  Breakfast +  private car /van + Hotel room + Domestic Air ticket
Note:  Not including: Cable car ticket for Ban Na hill and entrance fee ticket visit golden bridge
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 10: 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 11: HO CHI MINH FREE DAY
Includes:  Breakfast
DAY 12: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - FLY TO SIEM REAP - CAMBODIA
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. Afternoon transfer back to Ho Chi Minh  City flight to Siem Reap Cambodia ( driver only)  - Arrival  for  checkin O/N in Siem Reap
Including: breakfast, English speaking guide, private car / van, private boat, Flight ticket to Sieam Reap
DAY 13: 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 14: 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

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ACCOMMODATION LIST
Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value. 
HOTELS  LIST
Hanoi, Hanoi Boutique Hotel
Sapa:  Sapa Centre Hotel
Sapa : Home stay in Giang Ta Chai village
Halong Bay, Pelican cruise
Hoi An, Ancient house village Resort
Ho Chi Minh City, Arston Sai gon Hotel
Phnom Penh : Phnom Penh  Center Hotel
Siem reap : Seam reap Angkor hotel
 NOTICE:
•    Standard check-in time is 13h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
•    Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients traveling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
•    In no case, the non-used services or visits will be refunded or provided on individual basis for group member(s) due to the delayed arrival/early departure unless they will go on private tour.
•    Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
•    There might be supplement for compulsory lunches or dinners during Christmas and New Year 2019.
•    There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
•    We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
•    In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year (from 10 February until the 15th of February 2018/19 inclusive).
•    Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.
 

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