#  2 Country     #  10 Days

# Hanoi, Halong Bay, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap

Tour Highlights

HANOI

• Cyclo tour, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology

HLONG BAY

• Boat Cruise, Surprising Grotto

SAIGON

• ReunificationPalac, Mariamman Hindu Temple, Cholon(Chinatown), Ben Thannh Market, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels

CAMBODIA

• Siam Reap, Angkor Thom, WatThmei, Floating Villages, Great Lake, Wat Bo, Psar Chars

DAY 01 :  HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI SHORT CITY TOUR

Arrival at Hanoi airport , after clearing immigrations and baggage claim, meet our local representative / driver in the arrival hall and proceed to hotel.

Note : Hotel Check in 15:00 hrs.

Late afternoon have an overall view of the capital by a cyclo visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the HoanKiem Lake ( the Sword Lake) (D)

Note : If your arrival time is so late, then cyclo tour won’t be provided.

DAY  02 :  HANOI  CITY TOUR

Today visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. The wooden ethnic minority style house surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens. In the same complex you will see the one Pillar Pagoda Our next stop will be Tran Quac Pagoda, this is the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1500 years. This afternoon , we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, visit Museum of Ethnology, widely considered to be the finest modern museum of Vietnam. (B, L, D)

DAY  03 : HANOI – HALONG

After breakfast , check out and head East for more than 3 hours  by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or  planting seedling. Uppon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “ Descending dragon” bay , created by thousands  odd shaped limestone rocks and krast grottoes. After a lunch we can visit the surprising  Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking ( at your own cost), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat. (B,Local L, local D)

Note: Please note the boat programme is subject to change

DAY  04  :  HALONG – HANOI – SAIGON

Enjoy  early morning view of the bay’s landscape. Enjoy the breath taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the water of the bay. Sailing back to the harbour, After check out have early lunch or brunch and then drive back to Hanoi, heading to NoiBai Airport. Take flight to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon and transfer to hotel. (B, Local L, D)

DAY  05 : SAIGON FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Proceed to the city tour  to see the classic Europian style landmarks such as Ornate City Hall (Hotel de Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-romanesqueNotredam Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Continue to see the Reunification Palace & the War remnants Museum. Later visit Mariamman Hindu Temple dedicated to the goddess of the Rain Mariamman. Afternoon head to the Cholon (Chainatown) which makes Saigon differ from other cities of Vietnam. Beginning with a brief visit to Binh Tay Market. Continue to ThienHou Pagoda and end the tour at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts appealing to every test . (B, L, D)

DAY  06  :  SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON

After breakfast , we head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper etc. Upon arrival embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong  River viewing the life of the local people living along the banks. Embark on the small boats rowed the local people through the small canals with the water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There will taste the honey tea  and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you can try it or stroll in the garden  where the locals feed honeybee. This afternoon we take a rowing boat along water palm creek before we return to Saigon, with stop to visit the beautiful VinhTrang pagoda on the way . (B, Local L, D)

DAY  07  : SAIGON  – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON – FLY TO SIEM REAP

After breakfast check out and drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels – the network over 200 km of tunnels became legendary  when they play 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 , weapon factories, field hospitals , command centres & Kitchen. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will have achance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.(B, local L, D)

DAY  08  :  SIEM REAP – ANGKOR

After breakfast er explore the south gate of AngkorThom known as Big Angkor, walled and moated city, was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal  fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon – huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas – impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. This afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia’s ancient temple is one of the wonders of the oriental world. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. Finally we visit Pre Rup – was built in the 10 century by Rajendravarman and enjoy the sunset there. (B, L, D)

DAY  09  :  SIEM REAP CITY TOUR – FLOATING VILLAGE

After breakfast , we visit WatThmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Continue to visit the  “Les Artisans d Angkor – ChantiersEcole” the finest authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Afternoon visit Floating Villages, located 10 km south of Siem Reap. Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the ‘great Lakes ‘ of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18^th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to  be of late 19^th century. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, PsarChars,also called the “Old Market” where anything and everything is for sale. (B, L, D)

DAY  09  :  DEPARTURE SIEM REAP

After breakfast , check out and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Note : Hotel Check out 11:00 am.

( B – Breakfast, L – Lunch , D – Dinner )

PRICE INCLUDES  :-

• 8nights accommodation in a 3*+/4* hotel with  buffet breakfast
• 1 night accommodation on Holong Bay boat cruise with breakfast
• 8 Indian dinners and 1 Vetnamese& international dinner.
• 4 indian lunches and 4 Vietnamese lunches.
• English speaking local guide during sightseeing wherever applicable
• Entrance fees and sightseeing as per program
• Private A/C vehicle for airport transfers based on your flight timings
• Domestic flight : Hanoi to Saigon
• International flight Saigon to Siam Reap.
• Premium services of our representative/ experienced local group operator.
• All tips and service charges included.
• Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia & Cappadocia to Izmir ( Ticket prices calculated are as on 10/11/22. Supplement charges may be applicable in case of increase of airfare)

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES : –

• Any International Airfare & Taxes
• Visa Fees / Overseas Travel – Medical Insurance
• Meals not mentioned in the Program
• Expenses of personal nature like porterage, drinks, water, laundry etc. any services services not clearly mentioned in the program.
• Anything not mentioned in the above “Price Includes” section.

PICK UP /  DROP OFF POINTS AVAILABLE

• Pick up points will be Hanoi International Airport
• Drop off point will be Siam Reap Internatinal Airport only.
• There are no other pick up points available and therefore you must travel directly to your hotel.

NOTES :-

• Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room
• Child 2-11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults
• Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants)
• Single supplement will be an additional cost.
• On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However , all aspects of the itinerary will be covered.

SPECIAL NOTE :-

We can customise this package to suit your requirements, with hotels/resorts ranging from  3* to 5* category, private / luxurious transfers, extended sightseeing etc. Please contact our sales team for more informations.