Duration: 15 days/14 nights
Tour Code: MCSD12
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Phnom Penh - Siem Riep - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom - Tonle Sap - Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta.
Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival - City tour
Place Transport: Car
Meals: DinnerUpon arrival in PhnomPenh in morninga, we will take you to your hotel for check in. After taking a rest for a while, we will starting your tour to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum of Khmer Arts. In the afternoon, visit Choeung Ek Killing Field, Toul Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crime and renowned Wat Phnom. Enjoy a welcome dinner in restaurant. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.Day 2 - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Place Transport: Cruise->Car
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - DinnerAfter breakfast at hotel, take the 7:00 a.m speed-boat trip to Siem Reap which takes about 5 hours ride. On board, you will see the scenic scenery of the Cambodian rural life-style along the riverbank. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. After a short relaxation, carry on to tour the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple and see an impressive sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Enjoy your dinner and the traditional Khmer dance. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.Day 3 - Angkor and Temples
Place Transport: Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchIn the early morning, see the picturesque sunrise at Angkor Wat before returning to the hotel for breakfast. In the same morning, tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon temple, Terrace of Elephants and Leper King. In the afternoon, visit the Small Circuit to see Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Thommanon, and Chausay Tevoda. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.Day 4 - Angkor - Tonle Sap Lake
Place Transport: Car->Boat
Meals: Breakfast - LunchAfter breakfast at hotel, continue your sightseeing to the Grand Circuit to see Prasat Kravan, East Mebon, Pre Rup and Preah Kan. In the afternoon, visit an ethnic local village and take a scenic boat cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake to see the Floating Village. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.Day 5 - Siem Reap - Fly to Ha Noi (Viet Nam)
Place Transport: Airplane
Meals: Breakfast - DinnerBreakfast at hotel, free at leisure until our guide and private car transfer you to Siem Riep Airport to see you off to visit Vietnam. Welcome dinner in Hanoi restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi.Day 6 - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Place Transport: Car->Cruise
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - DinnerAfter breakfast, 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 stupa 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 Chuyet, is a complex of ten buildings over an area of 100 metres that houses ancient statues and artifacts. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters, sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views and on the next island, 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 wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Stay overnight on junk boat.Day 7 - Halong Bay - Hanoi
Place Transport: Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchEnjoy fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast 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. Transfer back to Hanoi and stay overnight in Hanoi.Day 8 - Hanoi city tour - Fly to Hue
Place Transport: Car->Airplane
Meals: Breakfast - LunchFor the early risers, may we suggest a stroll along the picturesque Hoa Kiem Lake where each morning, groups of locals gather to do their exercises along the lovely tree-lined promenade. You may cross over the red bridge at the north end to Ngoc Son Temple and the Tortoise Tower on a small island. After breakfast, you will have a half day on your own to see the city; therefore, good walking shoes are a must. You will visit: Temple of Literature which was built in 11th Century and the country’s first University, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Presidential Palace. After having lunch, our guide will take you to Airport to catch your flight to Hue. Stay overnight in Hue.Day 9 - Hue city tour
Place Transport: Car->Boat
Meals: Breakfast - LunchVisit the former imperial capital of Vietnam. A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits the 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 from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Stay overnight in Hue.Day 10 - Hue - Hoi An
Place Transport: Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchAfter breakfast, leave Hue for Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and lifestyle has changed little over the years The scenic route passes through the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colouful market. Stay overnight in Hoi An.Day 11 - Hoi An – Da Nang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Place Transport: Airplane->Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchTransfer to Danang Airport after breakfast for the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. After lunch, visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, you will go on foot (the car will be available at all times) 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. After this historical visit, enjoy some wonderful ice cream at Fanny’s which is a quaint little parlour with a French atmosphere before exploring the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Mekong Delta)
Place Transport: Cruise->Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchDepart 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 a visit to some locale 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, and crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Lunch is at a fruit orchard before the cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Drive to Can Tho and transfer to hotel on arrival. Stay overnight in Can Tho.Day 13 - Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
Place Transport: Car->Bicycle
Meals: Breakfast - LunchCruise to the colourful Cai Rang floating market while having a buffet breakfast on board the traditional Mekong-style Mystic Sampan. Then it is back to dry land in Can Tho for a two-hour bike tour of the countryside. Leave Can Tho for a night in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 14 - Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Place Transport: Car->Airplane
Meals: BreakfastAfter breakfast, free at leisure until guide and private car transfer to airport to see you off on your journey home or more visit other countries.The Tour Inclusion:
- 13 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.
- Boat cruises as specified 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:
- 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 and Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).
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