BEST OF BEST VIETNAM & CAMBODIA TOUR

TOUR NAME: THE BEST OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA TOUR – 16 DAYS FROM HANOI (code HTT02)

DESTINATIONS: HANOI – SAPA – HALONG BAY – HUE – HOI AN – HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH & DEPARTURE

TOUR PRICE IN USD PER PERSON - VALID TO 31 OCT 2015

NUMBER OF PERSON	02	03	04	05	06	07	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
OPTION 1 – 3 STAR HOTELS	$1861	$1669	$1509	$1440	$1392	$1356	$470
OPTION 2 – 4 STAR HOTELS	$2185	$2068	$1908	$1838	$1790	$1754	$870
OPTION 3 – 5 STAR HOTELS	$2587	$2470	$2310	$2240	$2192	$2156	$1235

NOTE 1: The above tour prices are valid from now until 31^st Oct 2015! For low season from 01^st May 2015 to 30^th Sep 2015, discount $30 usd per person for OPTION 1, $40 usd per person for OPTION 2 & $50 usd per person for OPTION 3.

NOTE 2: The above tour prices are not included surcharges for peak seasons of Vietnamese Holidays. The peak seasons are: 24th Dec 2014, 31st Dec to 05th Jan, 18th Feb - 24th Feb.

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Day 1 Hanoi arrival

Meals: None

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Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport, our tour guide and driver will welcome you and transfer to the hotel in Hanoi. Hanoi is a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia, Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.

Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.

Option 1: Medallion Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://medallionhanoi.com/

Option 2: Silk Path Hotel / Deluxe / http://silkpathhotel.com/

Option 3: Opera Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://www.hoteldelopera.co m/

Day 2 Hanoi city tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Today, we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum (or Museum of Fine Arts, Army Museum, History Museum, Woman Museum, Hoa Lo Prison), the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.

Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Enjoy a glass of "Bia Hoi - draught beer - included" at Ta Hien Street before we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Option 1: Medallion Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://medallionhanoi.com/

Option 2: Silk Path Hotel / Deluxe / http://silkpathhotel.com/

Option 3: Opera Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://www.hoteldelopera.com/

Day 3 Hanoi - Halong bay - Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Pick up from the train station, this morning, we have already arranged a room in a mini hotel for you to have shower and breakfast. We start at 8.00 A.M for the 3 hour drive (170 km) through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. At half way, we'll have a visit to a handicraft workshop with fine clothes, embroidered paintings, stone statuettes and all kinds of gems mined in Vietnam such as star rubies or sapphires... Our destination is the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. The bay offers some 3000 mountain islands and islets towering in the Gulf of Tonkin in the East Vietnam Sea.

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed on board our luxury junk and treated with wine and fresh local seafood. As our junk gliding further into the tranquility of Ha Long Bay amid the towering mountain cliffs and on the emerald green water, you'll have relaxing time combining the fine tastes of the wine and the freshness of Ha Long Bay. During the cruise, we'll stop some times for visiting the amazing Sung Sot cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wild of Halong Bay.

Option 1: Dragon’s Pearl Cruise / http://www.indochina-junk.com/index.php/dragons-pearl-junk/

Option 2: Bhaya Cruise / Deluxe First Floor / http://bhayacruises.com/

Option 3: Dragon Legend Cruise / http://www.indochina-junk.com/index.php/dragon-legend-cruise/

Day 4 Halong bay - Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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It is said that your Vietnam Tours will not be complete without a tour to Halong Bay and spending one night on romantic Halong Cruise. People describe Halong Bay as majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious and words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from the hand of nature.

After breakfast, we'll take a little sampan to visit a secret lagoon of Ha Long Bay while the surrounding mountains are just waking up. After that our cruise takes us further into the Bay of Bai Tu Long traveling past the Human Head Island, the Turtle Island, and the Duck Islet... to the studio site where the famous Indochine film was shot. Around noon, our junk travels back to the harbor, pick up and drive back to Hanoi for overnight.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Option 1: Medallion Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://medallionhanoi.com/

Option 2: Silk Path Hotel / Deluxe / http://silkpathhotel.com/

Option 3: Opera Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://www.hoteldelopera.com/

Day 5 Hanoi - Flight to Hue

Meals: Breakfast

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Free at leisure until our tour guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the airport for flight to Hue.

Upon your arrival at Hue airport, pick up and transfer to hotel for checking in.

Overnight in a Hue hotel.

Option 1: Romance Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 2: Imperial Hotel / Deluxe River View / http://imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 3: La Residence Resort / Superior / http://la-residence-hue.com/

Day 6 Hue city tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before 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. Return to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hue hotel.

Option 1: Romance Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 2: Imperial Hotel / Deluxe River View / http://imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 3: La Residence Resort / Superior / http://la-residence-hue.com/

Day 7 Hue - Drive to Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

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After having breakfast, we will drive to Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. This scenic drive passes through the fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Along the way, stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum, which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world. Upon arrival in Hoi An, free to take walking tour of the Hoi An ancient town centre. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 1: Vinh Hung Emerald Resort / Deluxe / http://vinhhungemeraldresort.com/

Option 2: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View / http://hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 3: Palm Garden Resort / Superior Sea View / http://palmgardenresort.com.vn/

Day 8 Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Drive back to Hoi An ancient town for visiting to the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market.

Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 1: Vinh Hung Emerald Resort / Deluxe / http://vinhhungemeraldresort.com/

Option 2: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View / http://hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 3: Palm Garden Resort / Superior Sea View / http://palmgardenresort.com.vn/

Day 9 Hoi An free day

Meals: Breakfast

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Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam that no Vietnam Tour maker would skip, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Danang Beach. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 1: Vinh Hung Emerald Resort / Deluxe / http://vinhhungemeraldresort.com/

Option 2: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View / http://hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 3: Palm Garden Resort / Superior Sea View / http://palmgardenresort.com.vn/

Day 10 Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast

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Free at leisure until we pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city with Vietnam airlines. Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our tour guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for checking in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Option 1: Sunland Hotel / Deluxe / http://sunlandhotel.vn/

Option 2: Liberty Central Hotel / Deluxe / http://libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 3: Rex Hotel / East Wing – Deluxe / http://www.rexhotelvietnam.com/home/

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh city tour & Cu Chi tunnels

Meals: Breakfast

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On this full-day program, you’ll depart Ho Chi Minh City at 08:00 for a pleasant drive through the countryside to Cu Chi. Before entering the tunnels you’ll see a short introductory video about their construction. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnel maze. Also on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank, and numerous bomb craters created by 500-pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers.

In the afternoon your Ho Chi Minh City tour begins with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. See the Reunification Palace, one of the city’s most important buildings. Here on 30 April 1975 the American War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum features poignant displays of the futility of war. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks, and cannons captured from the American military machine. Visit the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk ao dais, the traditional costume for women.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Option 1: Sunland Hotel / Deluxe / http://sunlandhotel.vn/

Option 2: Liberty Central Hotel / Deluxe / http://libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 3: Rex Hotel / East Wing – Deluxe / http://www.rexhotelvietnam.com/home/

Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be floating market - Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast

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Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours. On arrival,we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in a Can Tho hotel.

Option 1: Iris Can Tho Hotel / Deluxe / http://irishotelcantho.vn/

Option 2 & 3: Victoria Can Tho Hotel / Superior / http://victoriahotels.asia/

Day 13 Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market – Flight to Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

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In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Around noon, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Pick up upon your arrival at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel for checking in.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Option 1: Royal Empire Hotel / Superior / http://royalempirehotel.com/

Option 2: Angkor Miracle Resort / Superior / http://angkormiracle.com/

Option 3: Sokha Angkor Hotel / City View / http://www.sokhahotels.com/siemreap /

Day 14 Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat – Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our first visit to Angkor Complex: Angkor Thom, the fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. We well stop at the famous Bayon temple and continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the terrace of the Leper Kings, then to Ta Phrom - It has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature.

In the afternoon we continue to Angkor Wat – is the largest and most impressive of all the temples and also the 7th wonder of the world. Then we will enjoy viewing the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Option 1: Royal Empire Hotel / Superior / http://royalempirehotel.com/

Option 2: Angkor Miracle Resort / Superior / http://angkormiracle.com/

Option 3: Sokha Angkor Hotel / City View / http://www.sokhahotels.com/siemreap/

Day 15 Siem Reap - Petit Circuit - Rolous Group – Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast at the hotel we will drive to visit Roluos Group temple, a collection of monuments representing the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire. The Angkor period was inaugurating in 802 with the establishment of the first capital on Phnom Kulen by king Jayavarman II. Nearly 50 years after, he moved the capital to Hariharalaya, probably for defensive reasons. Four successive kings reigned at this site for over 70 years before Yasovarman built Phnom Bakheng and moved the capital to the Angkor area in 905. We will visit the three main temples of this site, Prasat Bakong, the oldest temple mountain of the Angkor-era, Prasat Preah Ko, with beautiful preserved carvings and Prasat Lolei, 4 tours built in the middle of a now dry baray. After the visit, we will drive to visit tonle sap lake, Kampong Phluk by enjoy your boat tour through the flooded forests of the Great Tonle Sap Lake, habitat of many bird species and arrive in Kampong Phluk, we visit an pagoda, a school and traditional stilt houses. Enjoy with the local life on the water.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Option 1: Royal Empire Hotel / Superior / http://royalempirehotel.com/

Option 2: Angkor Miracle Resort / Superior / http://angkormiracle.com/

Option 3: Sokha Angkor Hotel / City View / http://www.sokhahotels.com/siemre ap/

Day 16 Siem Reap departure

Meals: Breakfast

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Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorable Vietnam & Cambodia Holiday until our private guide will see you off at the airport for flight back home.

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SERVICES INCLUSIVE:

Economy flight tickets: Hanoi – Hue & Danang – Ho Chi Minh
Private transportation as program
English speaking guies (Except for free days)
All entrance fees & boat trips to indicated sights
Meals as mentioned
Visa on arrival to Vietnam (Except for $45 usd per person as stamping fee at the airport)
Tips
Drinks
Personal expenses
Insurance