Best of Indochina 5 Days
Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Cambodia and Vietnam. This special adventure enables us to sample the Old World charm in this pocket of Asia that was part of the former French Indochina. From experiencing one of the world’s great archaeological treasures at Angkor and navigating the various fusions of east and west in Hanoi, to exploring war time monuments and cruising the natural, UNESCO World Heritage listed wonderland of Halong Bay, this tour will immerse you in a vibrant mix of history, nature and tradition.
Overview itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi, afternoon touring
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay, overnight on boat
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi, Fly to Siem Reap
Day 4: Full day touring of Angkor Wat
Day 5: Depart Siem Reap
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, met by our representative and transfer to downtown. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Hanoi's Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Enjoy water puppet show. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 02: HANOI – HALONG OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
7.30 – 8.00 Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel (driver pick up/without guide), and depart for the 3.5 hour drive that takes you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Upon arriving in Halong, board a wooden junk which is designed in time-honored traditional style, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities. Set sail on a join-in cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving you the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. While on board, you will be served sumptuous fresh seafood lunch. There will be opportunities to swim on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck and visit one of the most beautiful limestone grottos. When the sun sets, we will drop anchor for the night, near a remote island. This junk has a lovely dining room, bar, and private bedrooms with showers. Accommodation on board in Halong Bay.
DAY 03: HA NOI CITY TOUR – FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP (Brunch)
Morning enjoy the sunrise breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, cake, etc. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Cruises back to the dock while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Boat arrives at harbor by noon for the drive back to your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus (driver pick up/without guide). Then private transfer to airport for the flight to Siem Reap. On arrival in Siem Reap, meet our guide and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 04: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT TOUR (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and 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 is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 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. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last you will you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Then it is time to view a romantic sunset view at Pre Rup temple. Enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance and have a great time at Angkor night market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 05: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B)
Today you will be transferred to airport for your departure flight with sweet memories.
PRICE PERSON PERSON IN US DOLLARS, BASE ON TWIN SHARING
(Rates vary depend on group size, travel time, accommodation level, transportation and other service. Please
contact us to get the best price)
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Number of passengers |
Hotel 3-star |
Hotel 4-star |
Valid until 31 Mar 2018 |
2 – 3 passengers |
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4 – 5 passengers |
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6 – 8 passengers |
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Single Supplement |
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Tour price includes:
+ Accommodation in Double sharing basic with daily breakfast, tax and service charge
+ 2Days/1Night cruise on boat in Ha Long Bay (shared boat with private cabin, in-house english speaking guide)
+ All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle indicated in the program (Included fuel, gas, tax, parking charges, etc)
+ Local experienced english speaking guides in each region
+ All entrance fees as program
+ Meals as indicated in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
+ Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter (if required)
+ Complimentary mineral water on vehicle
Tour price excludes:
+ International Air Tickets & Airport tax;
+ Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Siem Reap (economy class) Vietnam Airlines including fuel charge & Airport taxes.
+ Compulsory Tipping to guide & driver (5$/pax/day for group from 2 pax to 9 pax)
+ Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides
+ Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and hotel surcharge in Peak Season or holidays (if any) such as Christmas (24 Dec), New Year (31 Dec) & Vietnam Lunar New Year (15
th Feb – 20
th Feb 2018)
+ Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, Government taxes;
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 2 passport photo each person)
+ Cambodia visa stamp fee (US$ 30 & 2 passport photo each person)
+ Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program
+ Others not mentioned nor specified above
RECOMMENDED HOTEL OR SIMILAR:
Cities |
Hotel 3-star |
Hotel 4-star |
HANOI |
La Dolce Vita Hotel (Superior room)
www.ladolcevita-hotel.com |
Thien Thai Hotel (Deluxe room)
www.thienthaihotel.com |
HA LONG |
V’spirit Cruise (Deluxe cabin)
www.vspiritcruises.com |
Pelican Cruise (Deluxe cabin)
www.pelicancruise.com |
SIEM REAP |
Angkor Holiday Hotel (Superior room)
www.angkorholidayhotel.com |
Somadevi Angkor Hotel (Superior room)
www.somadeviangkor.com |