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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