THE TREASURES OF INDOCHINA

This will be an unforgettable experience of glamorous Vietnam and Cambodia, a chance to see the highlights, such as; the magnificent temples of Angkor, the sparkling waters of Halong Bay and the ancient capital of Hanoi. You'll also get to enjoy historic Hoi an, a traveler favorite, bustling Saigon and the tranquil Mekong delta.
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  • Duration 14D13N
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§ A trip that will make you discover Vietnam and Cambodia crossing the most important places such as historical relics, famous monuments and beautiful landscapes.
 
§ Discover the 8th wonder of the world, Halong Bay, and world heritage as the ancient capital of Hue and Hoi An old neighborhoods.
 
§ Beautiful cruise : from the Red River Delta to the Mekong Delta
 
§ Actual contacts with local via the floating market and exchanges during the drive.
 
Brief itinerary:
 
Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi 
 
Day 2 Hanoï city tour
 
Day 3 Hanoï – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 
 
Day 4 Tam Coc –Bai Tu Long Bay 
 
Day 5 Bai Tu Long bay – Hanoï
 
Day 6 Hue city tour
 
Day 7 Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An 
 
Day 8 Hoi An – Go Noi – Hoi An Guide
 
Day 9 Hoi An – Da Nang. Flight to Saigon 
 
Day 10 Saigon – Cai Be – Tra On 
 
Day 11 Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon. Flight to Siemreap 
 
Day 12 Siemreap city tour
 
Day 13 Siemreap city tour
 
Day 14 Siemreap –Tonlé Sap lake. Departure flight.



















 

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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoï
 
Hanoi also known as "Thang Long", its historical name meaning "flying dragon", was the main feudal capital of the country for hundreds of years - from the Ly Dynasty (11th century) to the dynasty of Le postérieur (late 17th century), so far the city of Hanoi still preserves the historical, traditional and typical monuments of Vietnamese culture and values of the immortal spirits of Hanoians.
 
Arrival at Hanoi airport, the guide and the driver will welcome you and proceed to the transfer to the city center.
 
Day 2: Hanoï city tour
 
At about 8.00 am, today's sightseeing includes Vietnam’s charming capital with its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, start visiting some of  Hanoi’s key sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; West Lake including the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda; and one of the city’s remarkable Museum of Ethnology. At the end the day, let's enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
 
Lunch in a local restaurant.
 
Included meals: breakfast, lunch
 
Day 3: Hanoï-Ninh Binh-Tam Coc countryside
(100 km / >2h journey)
 
About100 km away from Hanoi in Ninh Binh province, there is a large number of rich historical heritages of Vietnam, as it was the ancient capital of the country according to the 11th century. Ninh Binh attracts visitors with its historic highness, and culturally rich destination. At Ninh Binh, visit the most authentic sights of this beautiful province Kenh Ga (natural hot springs), Thung Nang (Sun Valley) with a portion of the inland Halong Bay, Tam Coc (three caves also named the HaLong Bay inland), Thai Vi temple, Pagoda Bich Dong.
 
After breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will pick you up and drive to Ninh Binh.
 
Arrival in Hoa Lu, visit the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Ly Dynasty and Le antérieur. Discovery of two temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le Kings.
 
Lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will go on an excursion in a rowing boat on the River Tam Coc (three caves). The boat trip will last approximately 1.5 hours, Tam Coc is a small village whose inhabitants organize walks on the Ngo Dong River. You will see the rocks having the same appearance as Phoenix in mandarin hat, turtle. It will be beautiful. Sometimes the river will merge with rice fields and give you the impression of riding a real sea. Such a nice cruise !
 
By late afternoon, bike ride to visit Bich Dong Pagoda and the Temple of Thai Vy,  dinner and overnight at the hotel/ resort.
 
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
 
Day 4: Tam Coc – Ha Long Bay
(200 km/ 4 - 5 hr journey)
 
Halong Bay is known as the 8th wonder of the world thanks to its magnificent landscapes, beautiful caves, pure air and rich of biodiversity. Having a 1500 square meters area, more than 3,000 limestone islands, Halong Bay is a truly surprising destination.
 
You will take the road to the city of Ha Long. Arrival at the port of Halong Bay you will board on a Pelican Cruises junk, then have a welcome cocktail and a presentation of the cruise ship. Installation in the cabin, and then you will have lunch while watching the scenic bay. The cruise will take you to the caves and limestone islands.
 
After lunch, you will visit the bat cave or you can choose to go on a rowing boat or do kayaking in the cave of the bay and enjoy silence. You might have a chance to see the monkeys in the mountains.
 
You can swim at Soi Sim beach. Then you’ll go back on the junk, sunset contemplation in the bay. Participation in food preparation and Happy Hour program (2 drinks purchased, 1 free between 6.00pm and 7.00pm) on deck. Dinner on board. It's time to have a drink at the bar, to fish squid. Watch a movie or enjoy a massage. Overnight on board.
 
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
 
Day 5: Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay– Hanoï. Fly to Hue city.
(180 km/ 3h30 journey. 700 km/ 1h10 flight)
 
At dawn you can watch the sunrise while having breakfast. Visit the Sung Sot Cave, one of the famous caves of Halong Bay, which is on the list of the 10 most beautiful caves in the world. The buffet will be served when the boat returns to the dock. You can relax, sunbathe and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Halong Bay. On the way back, the boat will go through the most beautiful part of the bay with hundreds of large and small rocky islands that have become symbols like the dog rock stony, the gamecock, etc.

Arrival at Tuan Chau wharf and return to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for the flight Hanoi-Hue. On arrival, welcome by your guide and driver. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 6: Hue city tour
 
Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. Hue has a simple beauty, taciturn and quiet with the sun covering the red roofs of the royal palaces. Perfume River increased the romance of the city every sunset.
 
After breakfast, you will board at the Toa Kham wharf for a cruise on the Perfume River. You will disembark to visit the Thien Mu pagoda - the symbol of Hue city. The pagoda is located on the hill. You will walk step by step on the stairs listening to the legend of the heavenly Lady. The river is like a mirror embracing the pagoda.
 
Lunch on site and following the visit of Hue with the historical sites : the Imperial City, the mausoleum of Tu Duc, Minh Mang mausoleum.
 
Back to Hue. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
 
Day 7: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An
(130 km/ 2h30 journey)
 
You will continue your tour to Hoi An - one of the main ports of Vietnam in the 17th and 18th centuries. You will ascend the hill of Hai Van (Hill clouds). From above, you will be able to watch the beautiful coastal landscapes of the Centre.
 
Stop at Da Nang - colonial Touran to visit the Cham Museum, which houses a large collection of sculptures typical of Champa Kingdoms.
 
Arrival in Hoi An - a city with the old quarters regarded as one of the 8 heritages of Vietnam by UNESCO. Passengers, travelers, merchants... there are lots of people but older homes are still hiding in a quiet space. Yellow walls and small shops represent the traditional face of Hoi An.
 
You will have some free time for own discoveries and dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch
 
Day 8: Hoi An – Go Noi – Hoi An
 
Go Noi is located 15 km away from Hoi An, a district in Quang Nam province considered as the territory of the hero and as a historical territory. After breakfast, you will go to Go Noi in order to visit the villages of the Centre.
 
Arrived at Go Noi. You'll meet the host family. They will offer you a green tea. Villagers are simple, warm and they like to share their lives with travelers.
 
Start your bike ride with the guide by visiting the quiet landscape of the village and by observing the daily activities of the inhabitants. On the edges of the roads, you will see the dried corn, feel the aroma of rice and vegetable fields.
 
Short stop to visit a weaving workshop, then you will visit an oil factory. Head to the quiet river Tau Cao for a cruise during which you will admire the magnificent scenery. On the way back, we will stop in a small shop to buy noodles. They will also be served at lunch and you will cook them with the family members ! They will teach you how to make the dish My Quang, a specialty of Quang Nam.
 
In the afternoon, you will return to Hoi An and continue to discover the beauty of the city. The guide will take you in the Phuc Thanh pagoda, the oldest in Hoi An which was built in 1454 by a Chinese monk, the Japanese bridge, the town hall Phuoc Kien, and the traditional house of Tan Ky.
 
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang. Fly to Saigon
(972 km/ 1h10 mins)
 
You will return to Da Nang to catch a flight to Saigon.
 
Speaking of Saigon, we immediately think of a big city, bustling with shopping malls, tall buildings, which never sleeps. But in depth, the city reveals its "precious pearls" - historical, cultural testimonies expressing the life and spirit of the local people.
 
Arrival in Saigon. Meeting with your guide and your driver. Check-in at the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant and discovery of the city.
 
Visit the Hindu Temple Mariaman : the temple is located in the middle of Saigon, we recognize it through its native architecture and mystical. It is appreciated as a famous heritage among three current Hindu monuments in Saigon. This is the place where we practised the Mariaman cult - Indian woman genius. By visiting this temple, visitors can watch the statutes, sculptures, antiques, listen to the story of the foundation, and discover the spirits of the temple.
 
Then you will head to the mosque at number 66 Dong Du Street. The mosque is one of the Islamic centers, which was built as early as in Saigon in 1935. The mosque attracts many believers and tourists. Its architecture is simple, spacious and airy with arches, columns and long corridors that symbolize the typical Indian art. Outside the religious function, the mosque is still the place where public activities are organized and where children learn about the ideologies of the Koran. You will be able to go and watch believers pray every friday. A Muslim spectacle in the heart of Saigon.

In the evening, we will take you on the Indochina junk for a romantic dinner. You will spend a romantic moment in a charming and intimate space. You will make a 2-hour cruise on the Saigon River and admire the city on the other side. While tasting wine and specialties, you will look at the buildings full of lights as bright as crystals. You’ll feel a romantic and poetic Saigon. Overnight at the hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Saigon - Cai Be – Tra On
(180 km/ 4h journey)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will go to the Mekong Delta.

Arrival in Cai Be, welcome drink, introduction to both ship and crew, installation in the cabin. You will go to Cho Lach. Lunch on board during the trip. Rest on the upper deck next to the bar. Visit of a village on the bank of the river Mang Thit, an opportunity to get closer to the local lifestyle and the hospitality of the locals. Visit orchards and rice fields nearby. Back on board, free cocktail. Rest on the deck watching the sunset. Dinner on board and romantic night over the water.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
 

Day 11: Tra On - Can Tho - Sai Gon. Fly to Siemreap
(180 km/ 4h journey)

Breakfast will be available from 6.30am while the boat will sail to the floating market of Tra On then to the floating market of Cai Rang in Can Tho. Transfer to a local boat to visit the market, streams and orchards. Back to the Ninh Kieu Wharf. Landing. Lunch and drive to Saigon. Transfer to the airport for your flight Saigon-Siemriep. On arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and your driver. Check-in at the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
 

Day 12: Visit of Siem Reap

Visit Angkor Thom, a vast architectural complex which is accessed by five monumental gates and includes in its center the Bayon. It is famous for its towers with 172 faces of Avalokitesvara. Walk on the grounds of the Royal Palace where the sanctuary of Phimeanakas is and discover the terrace of Elephants and the Leper King. Lunch in town. Afternoon devoted to Angkor Wat, a huge funerary temple built in the 12th century. The architecture, statuary and reliefs mark the peak of Khmer art. Ascent the Phnom Ba Kheng and watch the sunset throughout the site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 13: Visit of Siem Reap

In the morning, you will visit the pre-Angkorian temples (from the 9th century) of Roluos : Bakong, Prah Ko and Lolei. Followed by the visit of the most amazing temples of all of Angkor which are the Ta Prohm, Ta keo, lost in lush vegetation and small temples of Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Thommanon and large basins (the Baray). Overnight at hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 14: Siem Reap –Tonlé Sap Lake. Departure flight.

 

Continuing with the tour at the center of the silk where is raised silkworms and where they still weave silk with old method with stunning Khmers designs.Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Included meals: Breakfast

 

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The price includes  The price excludes
· Transport by road with a private vehicle and air conditioned.
 
· Accommodations as mentioned in the program and breakfast included
 
· Domestic flights with Vietnam airlines in economy class with airport
 
taxes : Hanoi – Hue ; Da Nang - SaiGon
 
· International flight in economy class Sai Gon – Siemriep with Vietnam Airlines or Cambodia Angkor Air
 
· Meals included in the program
 
· Professional guide during the whole trip except during free time
 
· Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
 
· Excursion on a shared junk in Halong Bay
 
· Excursion on the Bassac boat on the Mekong delta
 
· Excursion in private boat in Hue and Siem Reap


 
· International flights 
 
· Airport taxes 
 
· Visa fees to the Vietnamese Embassy, in your country or at the airport .
 
· Surcharge for late or early check-in/check-out in the hotels 

· Beverages, tip and personal expenses 
 
· Insurances and assistance 
 
· Every other service that has not been mentioned as « included »
































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