7 Days Vietnam - Cambodia

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Hanoi Arrival (Or Siem Reap arrival)⌄

   Our driver will wait for you at airport with your name on board. Transfer to your hotel

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

2. 2Ninh Binh A Day Trip⌄

   Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17 th Century. Finding out the heroic histories of this two kings in Chinese Wars.

   Visit Tam Coc. Take sampan boat trip which owned and rowed by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca” (First Grotto), “Hang Hai” (Second Grotto) and “Hang Ba” (Third Grotto).

   Mua Cave (the most beautiful place to view in Ninh Binh, which is considered as miniature Great Wall” of Vietnam). Start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with spacious view of the nature.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

3. 3Hanoi - Halong cruise⌄

   Arrive Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by tender to La Pandora Cruise, and enjoy welcome drinks, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions then check in to your cabin and set sail through Ha Long Bay while having time to admire the magical landscape go by

   12:30: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 13:00: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit. 16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. 17:30: Back to Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit. 19:00: Dinner: Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink or play exciting games

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on Halong cruise

4. 4Halong - Hanoi⌄

   06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served. 07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. 09:15: Back to Cruise, relax before checking out. 10:00: Lunch is served on board. 12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

5. 5Hanoi City tour - Siem Reap⌄

   Firstly, visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential Palace while learning about his life and revolutionary activities. This used to be the residence of the Governor of Indochina. After 1954 it was named the Presidential Palace and became the place where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked until he passed away in 1969.

   On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda was constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong according to his dream of Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus flower and led him to the pagoda. In 1954, the pagoda was destroyed by the French before their withdrawal. After taking over the city on October 10th 1954, Vietnam Ministry of Culture restored the pagoda. The pagoda of today remains since this restoration

   Arrive at the Temple of Literature. This is the combination of the Confucius Temple worshiping Confucius which was built in 1070 and the first Royal National university in Vietnam built 6 years later in 1076. Considered as “an escape” from the bustling city, this temple and its beautiful garden provide an opportunity to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history.

   Take the flight to Siem Reap in the late afternoon time

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

6. 6Angkor Temple Tour⌄

   Visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Wat Temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.

   Then continue to explore Ta Prohm Temple of Tomb Raider fame and often referred to as the “one with the trees”, is a phenomenal example of the interplay between man and nature and should not be missed.

   In the afternoon visit the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits the Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon Temple at the center of the city, then pass Phimeanakas with its beautiful lake and the imposing Baphoun, the state temple of King Udayadityavarman II Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

7. 7Siem Reap - Airport⌄

   Have breakfast at hotel Car transfer to airport

   Meals: Breakfast