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Adventure Trips: Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos 20Days
TripCode: T-287
ValiDate: 30/09/2012
+ We will depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, By 1965, 250 km of tunnels criss-crossed Cu Chi and surrounding areas -just across the Saigon River was the notorious guerrilla power base known as the IRON TRIANGLE. |
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Pick you up on arrival and transfer to the hotel, check in and free time at leisure on your own of exploration the city. Overnight Hanoi
DAY 2: HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR
At 8.00 AM, pick you up the hotel, our city tour including visit Hochiminh President Complex(Hochiminh Mausoleum, the house on stilts, presidential palace, the One Pillar Pagoda).Visiting this site, you will understand more about the life of President Ho, a great leader, Hero of national liberation and a great man of world culture. Our next stop is the Temple of literature, which is built in 1070 and it is the first university of Vietnam. Before having lunch, we visit the fine art museum where different kinds of paintings of famous artists are on display.
Your lunch will be served at one of the best local restaurants with special of Hanoi cuisine. After lunch, continue our visit to Museum of Ethnology, which exhibits the traditional culture of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. You will take one hour of Cycling trip for sightseeing Hanoi old quarters. Taking this mean of transportation is the best way to have a close look at the 36 streets in Hanoi. At late afternoon, we will see the water puppet show. Overnight Hanoi (B/L)
DAY 3: HANOI-HALONG BAY
At 7.30 in the morning, Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. On Arrival, board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sunset over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk (B/L/D)
DAY 4: HALONG BAY- HANOI
Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route, the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road, check in the hotel on arrival and Overnight on train (B/L)
DAY 5: HANOI-HUE- SIGHT SEEING TOUR/ Flight
Transfer to Noi Bai airport for flying to Hue, meet our local guide at Phu Bai airport and transfer to your hotel for fresh up before sightseeing tour the city.
Hue was once the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty of Emperors from 1802-1945. There are many mausoleums to visit as well as the fascinating Dong Ba market, famous for selling the best conical hats in Vietnam.
This morning, we will start our sightseeing tour in hue including to visit the Imperial Citadel and the King tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh,
This afternoon you will be free on your own of exploration the city of go shopping. Dinner in town is on your own too. Overnight in hotel in Hue (B)
DAY 6: HUE- HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Drive from Hue for two and half hours to Danang, we will pass the fishing village of Lang co before ascending the scenic Hai van pass (cloudy pass) where a spectacular panorama of the center coastline can be viewed at the summit, upon arrival in Da Nang visit Cham museum, one of the 5 oldest museums in The ASIA, containing the finest collection of Cham sculptures and visit marble mountains before continuing to hoi an ancient town.
Check in the hotel on arrival and free time for shopping and dinner. Overnight in Hoi An.(B/L)
DAY 7: HOI AN- MY SON- WALKING TOURS
Depart from Hoi an at 8.30 am this morning and heading for My Son, some 60 Km away from Hoi An Town,
My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam.
After touring My Son, We will drive back Hoi an town for lunch at a top local restaurant, next will be started our walking tour to visit Hoi an ancient town, From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. Some places that not to be missed in town are the former merchants’homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.
Transfer back the hotel, Overnight Hoian.(B)
DAY 8: HOI AN -DANANG -NHATRANG (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, Free at leisure and next will be transferred to the airport for flight to Nha Trang, Pick up at airport to transfer to city, check in your hotel and free time for swimming. Overnight Nha Trang (B)
DAY 9: FREE DAY FOR RELAXING
Have breakfast in the hotel and free on your own entire day (B)
DAY 10: FREE DAY FOR RELAXING- SAIGON/ Flight
Have breakfast in the hotel and free on your own entire day, this late afternoon, we will take flight for Saigon. meet our guide and car at Tan Son Nhat airport on arrival to transfer to your hotel Overnight in Saigon (B)
DAY 11: ARRIVAL SAIGON- CU CHI TUNNELS
On arrival Saigon this morning, transfer to your hotel for check and free time at leisure,
This afternoon, we will depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, By 1965, 250 km of tunnels criss-crossed Cu Chi and surrounding areas -just across the Saigon River was the notorious guerrilla power base known as the IRON TRIANGLE.
The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Allegedly the old wooden targets resembled US Marines!
Return back to Saigon, dinner is served in local restaurant. Overnight Saigon (B)
DAY 12: MEKONG DELTA CRUISES 1DAY
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up. The most interesting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the most beautiful Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to visit some fascinating local industries, stroll around an orchard and taste many seasonal fruits. And then we continue our trip to see fascinating local industries in Ben Tre Province. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Saigon with stop over at the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B/L)
DAY 13: SAIGON-PHNOMPENH CITY (cambdia)/ Flight (no meal)
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flying to Phnompenh city, -Meet and transfer from Phnom Penh International airport to hotel.
-In the afternoon, visit the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the Wat Phnom Hill, founding place of the city. -Overnight at hotel, Phnom Penh. DAY 14: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B) / FLIGHT
-Morning: Breakfast at hotel
-Transfer to Phnom Penh International airport -Flight Phnom Penh-Siem Reap/Meet and transfer to hotel. Start the visit Roluos Group: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lo Lei temples -Visit Kravan. Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Mebon Oriental and Pre Rup temples until sunset -Overnight at hotel, Siem Reap. DAY 15: Siem Reap (B)
-Morning: Breakfast at hotel
-Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King -Visit Angkor Wat and view the sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill -Overnight at hotel, Siem Reap. DAY 16: Siem Reap (B)
-Morning: Breakfast at hotel
-Visit to Banteay Srey and Banteay Samre temple -Visit to Ta Promh, Takeo and Preah Khan temple -Overnight at hotel, Siem Reap. DAY 17: SIEMREAP - VIENTIANE (Lao)/FLIGHT (B)
-Morning: Breakfast at hotel
-Visit to the floating village and take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap -Visit to Les Artisans D Angkor and Visit to local market. Enjoy shopping at local markets with a lot of kind of souvenir goods until transfer to airport for flight to Laos, On arrival at Wattay airport, transfer to your hotel. Visit the highlights of Vientiane: Vat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane with its mural paintings, Ho Prakeo, the royal temple turned into a Buddhist museum. Proceed to That Luang Stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos and pass Patouxay (Victory Monument. Overnight in Vientiane (B) DAY 18: VIENTIANE-LUANGPRABANG/ FLIGHT
Transfer to airport for departure to Luang Prabang. Arrive at Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check in. Start your visit of the old city with Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. The roofs of the sim sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels, visit of the Royal Palace Museum (Tuesday closed) housing the most important treasures of Laos’ recent pas. Climb up Phousi Hill for an outstanding view of the city and the Mekong River.
Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)
DAY 19: LUANGPRABANG - PAK OU CAVE
Transfer to local pier of Luang Prabang behind the Museum to embark on a traditional boat to Pak Ou. Stop over to visit a village where traditional weaving and rice wine distillation are part of the daily activities of the village.
Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues.
Back to Luang Prabang by boat, on the way stop at Ban Xieng Mene, just opposite
Luang Prabang. Walk through the village and visit Vat Long Khoune with its
beautiful mural paintings. Cross the Mekong, back to the city and to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)
DAY 20: LUANGPRABANG DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy shopping at local markets with a lot of kind of souvenir goods until transfer to airport for flight onwards to Noi Bai International airport, there will be a connecting flight for Home. Tour ends (B)
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Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned Buses |
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Domestic Flights ( Rates can be changed upon request): Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos International departure taxes |
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Note
+ Check in hotel at 2.00pm, check out hotel at 12.00am - USD 12/PAX for bus ticket PNH–REP by Mekong Express bus - USD 35/PAX for boat ticket PNH–REP by Express boat - USD 105/PAX for flight ticket PNH–REP (Included airport tax; subject to be increased) - USD 170.-per group for 1way private transfer PNHREP or vice versa; using 4seats car - USD 210.-per group for 1way private transfer PNHREP or vice versa; using 15seats van - USD 270.-per group for 1way private transfer PNHREP or vice versa; using 25seats bus - USD 320.-per group for 1way private transfer PNHREP or vice versa; using 35seats bus - USD 375.-per group for 1way private transfer PNHREP or vice versa; using 45seats bus |
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