HIGLIGHT Vietnam – Cambodia Package Tour 13 Days 12 Nights

Vietnam welcomes: After a long time on the airplane, you will reach Vietnam – the S-shaped land, where 54 different ethnic minorities inhabit. You will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city center of Hanoi.

In the morning

At 08:30, our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel then you start your day to discover Hanoi City.

Firstly, you will pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, is a building to commemorate the merits of Ho Chi Minh Uncle – a great leader of Vietnam, and the surrounding sites of One Pillar Pagoda and his ancient house.

After 2 hours, you will go to the next site of the Temple of Literature, which is the first University of Vietnam and dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu)

In the afternoon

After saving energy with local lunch, you will leave for the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.

It is estimated to be 2 hours at the museum then you will be transferred back to the old quarter and visit the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Finally, you will sit in front of Cyclo to move around the Old Quarter and experience the local life in 45 minutes before coming back your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

8:10-8:50 AM Shuttle bus & tour guide will pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Halong Bay by highway only 2,5 hours

Enjoy a full-day trip to Ha Long Bay and get immersed in the beauty of the stone mountains, caves, sandy beach, and more. Board a vehicle from the hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through the green fields.

Arrive at the Tuan Chau Habour and cruise through the turquoise waters and amazing rock formations. Soak in the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board.

Next, you will continue to explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave, known as the surprising cave. Admire the shimmering stalactites embodying countless strange and unique shapes. Take a kayak or bamboo boat to spend some time in the water and discover the stunning Luon Cave.

Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you pass by Titop island. Take a refreshing dip in the water or trek to the Titop peak for photos with a panoramic view of the bay.

Relax for a while before going back to the boat to enjoy a sunset party with red wine, french fries, cakes, and fruits. After reaching Ha Long harbor, the driver will transfer you back to Hanoi.

21:00 The end trip and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi

In the morning

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

07:00 – 07:30: Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.

08:30 – 09:30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.

09:45: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

10:00 – 10:30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

10:30 – 11:30: While heading back to the harbour, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

In the afternoon

11:45 – 12:00: Disembark the cruise and you will be transferred back to Hanoi

14:30: Arrive back to your hotel in Hanoi.

06h15 : Our bus picks you up at the your hotel to depart for Sapa. After 05 hours
on the highway, the bus will take you to Sapa

12h30 : Car to Sapa town. You go to the hotel, check-in procedures for the group
at the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant

14h00 : Tour guide and you walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to
discover the village Visit Cat Cat village of the H’mong. Visitors will be able to
visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat
waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early twentieth
century, have fun and take souvenir photos…

Trekking distance is about 3.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

18h30 : Enjoy dinner on your own, then you are free to explore Sapa

07.00 – 07.45 : Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking

09.30 : Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

12.30 : Lunch at Lao Chai Village

13.30 : Heading to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people.

14.30 : Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.

Afternoon: Free time at leisure for shopping or visiting Sapa on your own.

16.00 : It’s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.

At the appointed time, pick up at the hotel for transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Upon your arrival in Da Nang, our driver will meet up and transfer you to Hoi An. Check in hotel in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

7:30 – 8:00 am : Driver and tour guide will pick you up tour hotel and transfer to Danang.

The first stop is Son Tra peninsula, nicknamed “Monkey Mountain” by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.

While there, Linh Ung pagoda – home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia will be one of your unforgettable memory. The 67-meter tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.

Next, you’ll be impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. Admire beautiful caves, and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into differences between Buddhism and Hinduism

Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc you can admire stone-fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.

11:30 am-12:00 pm : Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.

1:00 pm : Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.

2:15 pm : Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum, etc. Shoping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner at the local restaurant.

Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6:00 pm : Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An

6:30 pm : – Return to your hotel. End of our services!

Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup in District 1 by Vietnam Travel Group from 07:30 that transports you to your first destination, Ben Thanh Market. Here, experience the daily life of many city dwellers as you wander through the vendor-lined market walkways. See the colorful arrangements of handcrafted art and textiles, smell the aroma of fresh cooked snacks, and listen to the chanting voices of street vendors.

Next, make your way to the War Remnants Museum, where you can appreciate the wide collection of images dedicated to deceased American and Vietnamese photographers and journalists from the French and American conflicts.

Afterwards, step back in time to the war period to witness the Reunification Palace, as well as outstanding examples of French colonial architecture at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office before being comfortably transported back to your hotel at 13:30.

Rise early to meet your guide from Vietnam Travel Group in your hotel lobby for a convenient pickup at 7:45 am. From your hotel, make the scenic drive to the historic city of Cu Chi. Explore the city’s intricate system of tunnels, with the chance to crawl through the narrow spaces and witness the intertwining kitchens, bunkers, hospitals, and meeting rooms throughout. Also, sit back and watch an insightful documentary to learn more about the tunnel system, and its locally crafted traps.

Around midday, take a break to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before making your way to My Tho, a province of the Mekong Delta region. Upon your arrival, board a boat to cruise up the Mekong. Experience the region of the Delta that is comprised of 4 animal named islands—Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle. Along the ride, witness the daily lifestyle of riverside locals.

Next, journey into smaller waterways to see the agricultural richness of the area covered with fruit orchards, coconut groves, and bee-keeping farms. Then, experience some of the local flavors as you enjoy some honey tea, seasonal fruits, and coconut candy as you listen to the accompanying Vietnamese folk music. Finally, sit back in your comfortable van for a convenient ride back to your hotel at 7:00 – 7:30 pm.

You are free until the appointed time for a transfer to airport for your flight.

Reach Siem Reap, our tour guide and drive will welcome you at the airport then pick up you to your hotel.

In the morning

At 08:00, after breakfast at hotel, you start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area by exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King

Then, you visit the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant at noon time.

In the afternoon

After lunch, we stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight.

There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

In the morning

At 08:00, our guide and driver take you to Tonle Sap lake where you enjoy a boat ride. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh.

You will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is the same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant at noon time.

In the afternoon

Depending on your flight, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.