Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Arrive in Phnom Penh- the capital of Vietnam and indulge in a traditional massage to ease the effects of jet-lag. You will be introduced to the local cuisine with a welcome dinner at one of the city’s outstanding restaurants before retiring to your luxury hotel for the evening.

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MCSD04

Tour Valid: Until April, 2014

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

• Day 1 - Arrival Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Lunch

  Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, we will transfer you to your hotel. Visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which is located within the Royal Palace grounds. You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple. From there, you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, welcome and transfer to hotel.
  Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
  In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing . Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond.
  Enjoy sunset from Phnom Bakheng which is one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor. From here, you will have a spectacular view of West Baray and Angkor Wat. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 3 - Siem Reap Departure

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Sra Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple " of Pre Rup.
  In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.

  
  

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - Domestic flight tickets, including domestic airport taxes.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Cooking Class in Hoi An

The trip will offer you an entertaining and informative introduction to Hoi An through its food and food culture.  This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop and cook great dishes in Hoi An. It is a great way to learn culinary methods for future preference as well as to share your new culinary skills among friends and family.

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MVDT06

Price from: US $ 42.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until April, 2014

Highlights: Hoi An

• Day 1 - Hoi An City

  Place Transport: Boat
  Meals: Lunch

  Start the day with a welcome drink at Hai Café in the morning. Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of the bustling atmosphere from stall to stall that offer various arts and crafts. Here, you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
  Board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
  On arrival, explore the cooking school’s herb garden before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes.
  The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before you prepare the same dish yourselves. Included is also a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration), which is truely an art in itself.
  After the lesson, sit down and enjoy eating the dishes that you have made.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  
  

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination).

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunches (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Khao Yai stop over 3 days / 2 nights

Situated a 3 hour drive outside of the capital, Khao Yai is home to Thailand’s oldest National Park and a number of scenic vineyards. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ideal rural getaway promising accents of Europe in Asia as well as some of the most spellbinding scenery to be found within the country.
Spend the day of this tour exploring the many picturesque wonders of Khao Yai from the cascading Heow Suwat waterfalls used in the film ‘The Beach’ to the indigenous elephants with MinMax Travel. Settle your stomach in GranMonte’s VinCotto restaurant with its home-style cooking before exploring the vines of Asoke Valley.

Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MTSB04

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Khao Yai: National Park - Heow Suwat Waterfalls - Explore ther vineyard

• Day 1 - Bangkok - Khao Yai

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals:

  Arrive in Bangkok, MinMax Travel’s tour guide pick you up and then transfer to Khao Yai. First stop at Wat Sothorn Wararam Worawiharn with its remarkable beauty of Italian marbled temple hall then take a boat trip on Bangprakong River to Talaat Baan Mai, a hundred-year-old market and Wat Leng Hok Yee - a Chinese shrine with papier-mâche sculptures, continue to Talaat Klong Suan, another 100-year old canal side market which impresses visitors with the everyday simple lifestyle of locals. Continue by car to Suan Khun Thor garden near Wang Nam Keaw where you can take a traditional Thai health check-up with a respected local traditional doctor (Note: doctor not available on Mondays). Arrive at the Village Farm and Winery and visit the vineyard. Check in hotel and freshen up. Then continue drive to Kirimaya Khao Yai following a scenic road that runs alongside the National Park. Overnight at Khao Yai.

  Day 2 - Drive to National Park - Enjoy Heow Suwat Waterfalls - Explore ther vineyard

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After a breakfast at the hotel, drive into the National park, stop and start a 1 km walk through the forest to Nong Phug She Tower which is located near Nong Phug Shee pond, the main water source for many kinds of animal, and where you have a good chance of seeing elephants and other indigenous wildlife. Continue to Heow Suwat Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool water. Drive through scenic countryside to the nearby Grande Monte Vineyard in Asoke Valley for lunch at Vincotto, a charming restaurant. After that, explore the vineyard and experience the wine and grape fruit tasting.Overnight at Khao Yai

  Day 3 - Khao Yai Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Breakfast at the hotel and morning is free at leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - Boat as mentioned in the program. 

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Travel insurance 

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Diversity of Vietnam

This tour is organized for travelers, who want to explore the real Vietnam for two weeks but discover all diversity of Vietnam: Wide range of natural beauty - Vietnam Culture with World Culture Heritages and World Intangible Heritage - Daily life of Vietnam people. Let's join with us !

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Duration: 15 days/14 nights

Tour Code: MVSD17

Price from: US $ 1372.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Discover the diversity of Vietnam! Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups. Apart from the Vietnamese, there are 53 other ethnic groups in this densely populated.

• Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Dinner

  Our guide will warmly greets you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and escorts you to the hotel in the center of HCM city to check in hotel and take a rest.

  Enjoy our welcome dinner- a French colony style restaurant. Stay overnight in HCM hotel ( Include: Deluxe Double and Twin City View room).

  Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, you will visit a fabulous tunnel – Cu Chi. You will have a chane to get unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during wartime, unforgettable craw through 50-100 m in total of 200km of the tunnel system. Local rice paper workshop, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. Then you will go back to HCM city for lunch.

  In the afternoon: visit War Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral

  Stay overnight at the hotel in HCM ( Include: Deluxe Double and Twin City View room)

  Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along the rice field to My Tho – one of Mekong Delta province. Arrive to My Tho, we get on a boat to go around the small canals in the Delta region and pass through My Tho fruit market, join the daily activities with local people and enjoy the riverlife along the canal and the Tien river. The exciting cruise will take you to Unicorn Island where you can try many seasonal fruits and local traditional music performed by islanders.

  Having lunch in a typical garden style house. Then, the next stops are milk coconut candy factory and find out about other local industries in Ben tre.

  Back to HCM and spend all night here ( Include: Deluxe Double and Twin City View room)

  Day 4 - Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, you will take a short flight to Nha Trang – a city right on the beach, check in hotel, rush to the beach, relax and take part in some activities there.

  At night: stay overnight in Nha trang, you can chose Deluxe Double or Twin Sea View room.

  Day 5 - Nha Trang

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, we will go Cau Da port. Come to Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island you can see a small ocean world here with many sea creatures in Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling. It's great chance to see lots of live colorful corals and fish. After that, we will visit a fishing village and have a fresh lunch right on the island. On the way back, you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.

  In the afternoon, you have a half day to visit Cham Po Nagar temples, the Thap ba Hot spring center where you enjoy the Mud bath and mineral spring swimming

  Spend all night in Nha Trang (Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View room)

  Day 6 - Nha Trang – Da Nang - Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  You will take a flight to Da Nang airport and move 35km to Hoi An. In the afternoon, you will walk around Hoi An ancient town which combines the culture of Vietnam/China/Japan with Chinese tiled house, Chinese Temples and japanese covered bridge

  Stay overnight in Hoi An ( Deluxe double/Twin city view room).

  Day 7 - Hoi An - Da Nang – Hue

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, it’s time for you to relax and go shopping. In the afternoon: on the way to Hue, we will pass through Hai Van and visit Cham Museum. Check in hotel in Hue, stay overnight in Hue ( Deluxe double/Twin city view room).

  Day 8 - Hue Citadel

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Visit the Imperial Citadel- another World Cultural heritage site. Then visit to Thien Mu pagoda, King Tu Duc tomb, and King minh mang tomb. Enjoy dinner at Royal Park restaurant with traditional Hue folk song. Stay overnight in Hue ( Deluxe double/Twin city view room)

  Day 9 - Hue - Hanoi

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  This morning is for your free activities and at noon, we have a flight to Hanoi – our thousand-year-old capital city.

  Afternoon: our guide will welcome you at Noi Bai International Airport and escort you to the Hotel which is in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter, check in hotel and relax

  Stay overnight in Hanoi ( Deluxe double/Twin city view room).

  Day 10 - Hanoi – Sapa

  Place Transport: Train
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Begin your day in Hanoi by visiting Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum, his residence area, One Pillar pagoda nearby and Tran Quoc pagoda. Next destination is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam ( The temple of Literature and The first university in Vietnam)

  Then you will have one hour cyclo tour (trishaws) around Old Quarters, Ngoc Son temple, and Hoan Kiem lake (with a legend of the lake of restored sword) and continue by one hour of Traditional Water Puppet Shows at Thang Long Theatre.

  After finishing city tour, you will back to the hotel to fresh up, prepare luggage and take a night train to Lao Cai (overnight on train: first class soft bed – sleeper 4 beds wooden cabin with A/C)

  Day 11 - Lao Cai Train Station – Cao Son Market & HikingTour - Sapa

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  You will be greeted by our guide at Lao Cai Train Station and have a breakfast in Lao Cai city then proceed to Cao Son region by private car/minivan and stop to take a photo. Besides, you will join the Cao Son trekking with a stream of people from Lung Khau Nhin and some nearby villages heading to Cao Son. You will have a chance to discover the traditional market with our guide and having lunch right in Cao Son. In the afternoon, you will visit the primitive forest in La Pan Tan Commune. Then back to Sapa for dinner and spend all night in Sapa (Deluxe double/Twin mountain view room).

  Day 12 - Sapa - Lao Cai – Hanoi

  Place Transport: Train
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, you will take a Jeep trip to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, Home of Dzay and Black H’Mong hill tribes. Hiking around the village, talking with local hill folk to understand more about their daily life, customs and traditional habits. In the afternoon, it’s optional for you: visiting Sapa town or take a rest before taking a bus back to Lao Cai train station. Dinner will be served in Lao Cai before getting on the train turn back to Hanoi, departure time is around 9.00pm and stay overnight on train (first class soft bed – sleeper 4 beds wooden cabin with A/C).

  Day 13 - Halong Bay with stunning views of the Bai Tu Long Bay and Vong Vieng floating village.

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, we will pick you up from hotel to go to Halong Bay around 8 am. On the way, you can enjoy the peaceful scene, farmlands and Red River Delta and have a short break.

  At 12.30, we will arrive to Hon Gai wharf, meet the captain, crews and have a welcome drink, then a brief of cruise, safety instructions and check in cabin. Then, you will have a lunch with fresh seafood right on the cruise on the way to Vong Vieng floating village and pass through extraordinary shaped-islands. At 15.30, we will drop anchor at Vong Vieng to visit local people’s house, fish farming, school and have a talk with friendly fisherman. (optional you can swim here or travel by kayak by yourself – kayaking option is $ 10.00 per person unless pre-booked. At 17.00pm, you will back on board, enjoy sunset and head to Luom Bo to drop anchor. Dinner will be served on board. At night, you can enjoy night fishing and spend all night on junk (Deluxe double/ twin cabin with A/C and private bath).

  Day 14 - Visit "Sung Sot cave” & Halong Bay - Hanoi

  Place Transport: Cruise->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the morning, enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea/coffee and light breakfast at 6:30 am. At 8.30 am, explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave- one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay then back to the board to cruise to enjoy the stunning views of Bay. At 10.30 am, brunch is served while we turn back through Halong Bay to the pier. Then check out and arrive Hon Gai wharf and return to Hanoi at 12.30. On the way back to Hanoi, we will stop at Dong Trieu for a ceramics workshops. Arrive in Hanoi at 16.30, then it's time for you to relax and stay overnight in hotel ( deluxe double/ twin city view room).

  Day 15 - Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, you have free time before guide take you to the airport for your flight to your home. We would like to express our sincere thanks for traveling with MinMax Travel. We hope that you have enjoyed your tour with us and look forward to welcoming you back for your next tours. End of Tour!

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 14 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily buffet BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - Domestic flight tickets, including domestic airport taxes.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program

  - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport taxes.

  - Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Angkor Temples Tour

This full-day package combines visiting several significant temples in Siem Reap into one day trip. Angkor Wat, the best example of the classic style of Khmer architecture from the early 12th century, is a not-to-be-missed experience when visiting Cambodia. Other highlights include Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Elephants Terrace, and Ta Prohm – all are gorgeous and worth a visit.

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MCSS02

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Angkor Wat - The Terrace of the Leper King - Bayon Temple - Ta Prohm

• Day 1 - Angkor Wat

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Lunch

  In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
  Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Ta Prohm. Then visit a beautiful jungle temple that has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Transfer back to the Siem Reap International Airport or your hotel. 

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

  
  

  - Lunch in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. 

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start? 

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country. 

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Classic Vietnam and Cambodia

Combining highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, this tour will bring up an unforgettable trip for you. You will have a chance to experience natural beauty of Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, the World Heritage site, and Sapa’s beautiful mountainous landscape in Lao Cai (on Hoang Lien Son Mountains near the Chinese border). In addition, it allow you to meet people in ethnic minority group, go through rich historical and cultural destinations like Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoi An town, Hue and Hue’s Perfume River. 

This tour is also designed for individual traveler who is keen on exploring all aspects of the Mekong Delta. Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Long, Cai Be floating market, and Can Tho as well as visiting the Angkor Wat Complex such as museums, palaces, other temples, markets etc.

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Duration: 18 days/17 nights

Tour Code: MVHL07

Price from: US $ 1525.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Seeking out hidden charm of these cities Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho (Mekong Delta) –Siem Reap – Phnom Penh

• Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Dinner

  Arrive in Hanoi city and Minmax guides and driver will transfer you to hotels in Hanoi. The rest of the day is time for you to relax with leisure. Then Minmax Travel will organize a welcome dinner at restaurant with Vietnamese traditional dishes. Then stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 2 - Hanoi - Sapa

  Place Transport: Car->Train 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast we will spend a whole day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. 
  
  Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda one of Asia’s most unique pieces of architecture, the Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam, the Quan Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake.

  After lunch in town we will continue our tour to the Museum of Ethnology. Ending the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. In the evening we will take the night train to Lao Cai and stay overnight on train with soft sleeper in 4 beds A/C cabin.

  Day 3 - Lao Cai – Sapa

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast and we will head to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of Sapa, you will enjoy the monotony of the expansive green landscape which is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population, not only the rainbow colors of the Flower H’mong but also the flashes of the shining silver jeweler from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H’mong, the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao.

  Here you will find hands stained with color from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered, stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps purses and leggings.

  Then, take a morning walking tour in Sapa to visit the busy market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minorities converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicrafts and buy provisions conversely. In the afternoon, you will visit the Cat Cat hill tribe village and then stay overnight in Sapa.

  Day 4 - Sapa - Lao Cai – Hanoi

  Place Transport: Train 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spending morning on a trek to the Red Dao village of Tha Phin after breakfast. In the afternoon, another trek through the green Sapa Valley to visit the Black Hmong minority of Lao Chai Village and Giay minority of Ta Van then back to Lao Cai to catch the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train with solf sleeper in 4 bed A/C Cabin.

  Day 5 - Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  You will arrive in Hanoi early. After breakfast we will leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay with a stop en route at But Thap Pagoda in Thuan Thanh Province which is known for its four-storey stone sputa and referred to as Vietnam’s first Buddhist centre. The pagoda was built in the 13th century and rebuilt in 1647 by the Buddhist monk Chuyet which is a complex of ten buildings over an area of 100 meters that houses ancient statues and artifacts.

  Then you will enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and Vietnamese village routine life. Arrive in Halong Bay and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho in traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters, you will try some sample regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island you will see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you want to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Then spend overnight on junk boat.

  Day 6 - Halong Bay - Hanoi – Hue

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Having wholesome breakfast and a cup of coffee before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Then we will transfer back to Hanoi to take a flight to Hue. You will spend this night in Hue.

  
  

  Day 7 - Hue City Tour

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Hue is the city that has many cultural heritages. Until now, there is no place like Hue which still remained a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City. After breakfast, our tour starts by taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. 

  In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.

  Then return to the hotel, free at leisure and stay overnight in Hue.

  Day 8 - Hue- Hoi An

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Leave Hue for Hoi An after breakfast. All day you will visit Hoi An Ancient Town, every tour to Vietnam cannot skip this wonderful town which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. You can feel the combination of indigenous and foreign influences through its buildings and street plan make it becomes unique heritage site. The scenic route will pass through the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds (Hai Van Pass).

  In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ house, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Then stay overnight in Hoi An.

  Day 9 - Hoi An - My Son- Hoi An

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, you will spend a half of day on an interesting visit to My Son Holy land which is the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom, dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd to 16th century. Then contemplating its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries from mid of the 7th and 13th century. My Son tour is design for those who want to learn about Vietnamese History, Vietnamese Culture, Vietnamese Architecture.
  Drive back to Hoi An, in the afternoon you will be free for walking and shopping around this ancient city. Then stay overnight in Hoi An.

  Day 10 - Hoi An – Danang - Nha Trang

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, you have free time until we transfer to Danang airport to take the flight to Nha Trang. Minmax guide and driver will pick up and transfer to check in hotel. Then free time for relax and spend night at hotel in Nha Trang.

  Day 11 - Nha Trang

  Place Transport: Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the morning, you will take a board trip to Nha Trang bay after breakfast, visit some of the nearby islands. Opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear warm waters. The rest of day is free for relax. Then stay overnight in Nha Trang.

  Day 12 - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  After breakfast, Minmax guide and driver will transfer you to Nha Trang Airport for the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, greeted by our private Vietnamese tour guide and driver, then transfer to your hotel to check in. After that, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City - the most exciting city in Vietnam, a commercial area with a chequered history and a rich traditional cultures. Its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours.

  You will visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace and walk to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. (car is always available).

  After this historical visit, enjoy some wonderful ice cream at Fanny’s, a quaint little parlor with a French atmosphere before exploring the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street.

  Then you will have free time to relax and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 13 - Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Mekong Delta)

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, we will leave Ho Chi Minh for Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta, and embark on a cruise on the Cai Be Princess junk boat. The tour begins with a visit of the colorful Cai Be floating market, followed by some local home factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy. Proceed to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through a large network of meandering tributaries, crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Lunch will be served right at a fruit orchard before we cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Then drive to Can Tho and transfer you to hotel on arrival, stay overnight in Can Tho.

  Day 14 - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today we will cruise to the colorful Cai Rang floating market while having a buffet breakfast on board the traditional Mekong-style Mystic Sampan. Then, back to dry land in Can Tho for a two-hour bike tour around countryside. Then leave Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City to stay overnight here.

  Day 15 - Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap (Cambodia)

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  After breakfast, Minmax guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia). You will be greeted by our friendly guide in Cambodia and then transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon, we hold a tour to small circuit including Prasat Ravan, Banteay Dei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say, Tevoda, to the World Seventh Wonder of the Magical Temple city of Angkor Wat until view sunset at Pnom Bakheng. Then stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 16 - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Early morning, view sunrise at Angkor Wat then we will transfer you to hotel for breakfast. The same morning tour visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon, visit Grand Circuit including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Baksei Chamkrong and South Gate of Angkor Thom. One more night in Siem Reap.

  Day 17 - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, transfer to boat pier for departure to Pnom Penh. In the afternoon, we will organize a city tour include visiting National Museum of Khmer Arts, Silver Pagoda on the same ground of Royal Palace, and renowned Wat Phnom. Then stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 18 - Phnom Penh - Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, free at leisure until guide and private car transfer you to airport to see you off on your journey to come back home, and our thanks for travelling with us through long journey. End of tour itinerary.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 17 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - Domestic flight tickets: Hanoi city - Hue, Da Nang - Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh- Siem Reap , including domestic airport taxes.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program

  - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport taxes.

  - Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).