Vietnam & Cambodia 14 Days

Day 2 : Hanoi City – Street food – Private tour (B,L,D)

 After your breakfast at 8:00am For the start of the tour journey along the Hanoi

Old Quarter. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple.

 Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho"s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi . Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple ( Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake ( One of the oldest in Vietnam ).

Lunch ( you arrange it yourself ) After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam"s first university constructed in 1070, it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Walk to visit Dong Xuan market and Thanh Ha market. Coming back to hotel.

Then 18:00pm our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (Please let us know you are vegetarian or special requirement)

The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact,

It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with us, taking part in this special tour to

learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

After all, Food on Foot will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoipeople, We ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them.

At 21.00pm, Our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel. See you again!

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Accommodation: 01 Executive Double room at  O’gallery Premier

or similar hotel

Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Bay - group tour (B,L,D)

8:00am we will on the bus to Halong bay

11:45            Arrive in Hon Gai pier and boarding operations

12:45            The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.

13: 15            Enjoy the lunch with the best products of the Bay.

14.45             Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking 15.30-16.30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use

our sauna at no extra cost.

17:00 -18:30 Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 free

17:30           The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of

Vietnamese Cuisine.

19:00            Enjoy set menu dinner on board

21:00            Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area.

Accommodation: 01 Athena Executive Suite double cabin at Athena Cruise

Or similar cruise in Halong Bay

Day 4 : Halong Bay – Hanoi – group tour (B,L)

06:30     Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and

relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served.

07:00     Light breakfast is served.

07:30     Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.

09:00     Check out time.

Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk.

Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.

09:30     Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck

10:45     The boat arrives at the pier.

In Vietnam, we never say “Goodbye” we always say “See you again”

Then we come back hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation: 01 Deluxe Double room at  O’gallery Premier

or similar hotel

Day 5 : Hanoi –  Mai Chau –  Private tour (B,L)

8:00 – Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable private car

10:00 – Short break

11:30-12:00 – Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau

12:15 – Traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available)

15:00- 17:00 – Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.

17:00-19:00 – Free time for resting, walking or shopping around

19:00 – Enjoy the dinner

20:00 – Watch Thai traditional dance and enjoy traditional alcohol (ruou can) with the community

Accommodation: 01 Deluxe Double room at  Mai Chau Sunrise Village in Mai Chau or similar

Day 6 : Mai Chau – Hanoi –  Private tour – Fly to Da Nang (B,L)

7:30-8:00 – Wake up and go for breakfast

8:30-11:30 – Visit Mỏ Luông Cave, the most beautiful and historical cave in Mai Chau, and then visit Thai Museum and the local market

12:15 – 14:00 – Lunch and free time to relax before getting on the car transfer you to

Noi Bai Airport. Fly vn 0187 at 21:00 to Danang,will arrive Da Nang at 22:20) In there another driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hotel in Hoi An.

Accommodation: 01 Grand Deluxe Double room at Little Hoi An Central Boutique

Hotel. or similar hotel

Day 7 : Hoi An half day – Fishing Village Basket Boat – Group tour(B,L)

8:30 AM: Pick up at hotel by transfer to a local fishing village. Learn about daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community boat cruise and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River Join local fisherman on the river and enjoy hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in a basket boat race. Enjoy basket boat dancing on the round boat (THUNG CHAI) by Jack Tran’s crews. Explore the now tranquil coconut- palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides Learn how to make an origami creations from reeds of palm leaves such as grasshopper , birds, ring, sunglass ,bracelets….etc. Back on-board our Jack Tran’s boat, enjoy lunch and cold beer or soft drink Return to hotel by coach AT

14:00PM. Then you have free time.

Accommodation: 01 Grand Deluxe Double room at Little Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel.or similar hotel

Day 8 : Hoi An Marble Mountain – Private tour (B,L) – fly to HCMC

08:00 Am, our guide and car will pick you up at hotel and visit: Ancient Old

Quarter Hoi An, chinese pagoda, japanese bridge and one old shop

house. Having lunch, after lunch, we go to visit Marble Mountain. Then we go

to visit Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Penisula. Then driver will transfer you to airport fly vn0141 at 20:15  to HCMC,arrive at 21:40 ,another car pick you up and transfer to hotel, Overnight at HCMC

Accommodation: 01 Junior Premier double room at Harmony Sai Gon Hotel or similar hotel

Day 9  HCM City – private tour (B,L)

We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, (optional Ben Thanh Market - only drop off). Located 60km from

HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.Overnight in Sai Gon.

Accommodation: 01 Junior Premier double room at Harmony Sai Gon Hotel or similar hotel

Day 10 : HCMC –  My Tho –  Ben Tre –  Can Tho –  Private tour (B,L)

7:30am Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of

the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey

tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel .Free time to visit bustling Can Tho market.

Accommodation: 01 Deluxe city view double room at TTC Can Tho Hotel or similar hotel

Day 11 : Can Tho – HCMC –  Private tour – Fly to Siem Reap (B,L)

Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower

Mekong river ( Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Rang floating market (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion. Have you ever

tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Back to airport fly vn0815 to Siem Reap at 19:25 ,arrive Siem Reap at 20:35

Accommodation: 01 Premium double city view room at  Sokha Roth Hotel 

or similar hotel in Siem Reap

Day 12 : Siem Reap – private tour (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and

consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle. Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Early this evening, we will take the Tuk Tuk (the most common taxi in Cambodia) to cruise around the Siem Reap and town and and for a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your journey. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: 01 Pemium double city view room at  Sokha Roth Hotel 

or similar in Siem Reap

Day 13 : Siem Reap – private tour (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Banteay Srei, constructed at the late 10th century by a Brahmin counselor under a powerking Rajendarvarman. It was loosely translated to citadel of the woman, but it is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings. En-route stop at Pre Rub (turn the body), was constructed in late 10th century dedicated to Hindu gods. This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple. Lunch at local restaurant

Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray, constructed by a Khmer king in the Angkor area.

. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: 01 Pemium double city view room at  Sokha Roth Hotel 

or similar in Siem Reap.