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Adventure Trips : Vietnam-Cambodia 19 Days
TripCode: T-351
ValiDate: 30/04/2013
+ 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 9.00 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 Army museum where different kinds of US, Russian aircraft and tanks from Vietnam-US wars 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 Hoa Lo or Hanoi hilton prison where all US pilots was captured during the bombing years to the north Vietnam from 1964-1972. Next, yo will enjoy 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 and have dinner at top local restaurant in town. Overnight Hanoi ( B/L)
DAY 3: HANOI-HALONG BAY
At 8.00 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- LAO CAI/ night train
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, on arrival Hanoi, This late afternoon, transfer to the Train station for night train heading to Sapa mountains. Overnight on train (4 berth cabins) (B)
DAY 5: ARRIVAL LAO CAI-SAPA
Arrive in the early morning at Lao Cai station, near the Chinese border, take a scenic drive to the hill station of Sapa, enjoy the spectacular views of rice –terraced mountains and black H’mong and red Dao hill tribe people dressed in their colorful wares walking along the roadside. On arrival, check in hotel and have breakfast. From here we will start to hike down slope from the main road in Cat cat to visit black H’mong village, continue to hike from Cat cat to sinchai village before returning back to Sapa town. Overnight in hotel in Sapa.(B/L)
DAY 6: SAPA VILLAGE TREKS
After having breakfast in a hotel we embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to Black H’mong, and Day people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraced fields and scattered villages. Back to hotel in Sapa and free time, Overnight Sapa (B/L)
DAY 7: SAPA FREE DAY- LAO CAI-HANOI
After breakfast, you will be free for today on your own to visit the local market for shopping or sightseeing the town, lunch your own at local restaurant before transfer back Lao Cai train station for a night train Back Hanoi, train departs at 9.00pm tonight. Overnight on train (B)
DAY 8: HANOI-HUE / FLIGHT
On arrival Le Duan train station in Hanoi this early morning, meet our driver and transfer to Hanoi airport for 1hour flight to Hue, on arrival Hue airport, transfer to your hotel and free time for relaxing. Overnight Hue (B)
DAY 9: HUE CITY TOUR
After breakfast we embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. Upon leaving this symbol of Hue we continue navigating to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. The next stop of our trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous pagoda of Tu Hieu. On return to the city, we then take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies. Stay overnight at in Hue.(B/L)
DAY 10: HUE- HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Drive from Hue for two and half hours to Danang, we will pass the fishing village of Lang co, 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 11: HOIAN- MY SON HOLYLAND- CITY TOUR
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, free time for dinner. Overnight Hoian (B/L)
DAY 12: HOIAN- DANANG-NHA TRANG- MUI NE
After breakfast, Free at leisure and next will be transferred to the airport for flight Nha Trang, meet our local guide and driver at Cam Ranh airport and heading for Mui ne in Phan Thiet city, some 200km or over 3 and half hours driving. check in the hotel on arrival and Overnight in hotel in Mui Ne (B)
DAY 13: MUI NE WINDSURFING GAMES
Mui Ne Bay with its beautiful sandy beaches benefits from a microclimate so unique it has warm seas, good winds and sunshine through out the whole year. This unique weather makes Vietnam a perfect place to discover wind surfing. Windsurfing Mui Ne School for an unforgettable wind surfing holiday in Vietnam. The high Season is from October until April when there are strong quiet winds everyday giving the best conditions to sail in. During the rest of the year, the winds are not as stable getting 10 to 20 days of wind per month. After breakfast, we will start our windsurfing with local instructor ( windsurfing lesson for beginners). 2 hours in the morning, this afternoon, you will be free on your own of relaxing or swimming . Overnight Phan Thiet (B)
DAY 14: MUI NE KITESURFING GAMES
Have breakfast and start again with windsurfing lesson. today will be more 2-hours Windsurfing course transfer to local restaurant for Lunch, this afternoon, we will visit the famous sand dune in Mui Ne beach city. Overnight Phan Thiet (B/L)
DAY 15: MUI NE- SAIGON / By Road
Have breakfast and free time this morning, after lunch, we will drive for Saigon, some over 5 hours from Phan Thiet.
Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s biggest city, also called the Economic Capital. Today, the city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings, so much so that Saigon was called “the Pearl of the Far East” (Hon Ngoc Vien Dong) or “Paris in the Orient” (Paris Phuong Đong).
Check in your hotel on arrival and Overnight in hotel in Saigon.(B)
DAY 16: SAIGON- CU CHI TUNNELS- CITY TOUR
Early in the morning, we pick you up at your hotel and 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.
Return back to Saigon for lunch, next will be visiting the Reunification Palace, war Museum, China Town and Notre Dame Cathedral. At early this afternoon, tour will be finished at your hotel.(B/L)
DAY 17: SAIGON- SIEMREAP / FLIGHT
Have breakfast in the hotel and next will transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flying to Siemreap of Cambodia. Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, transfer to hotel for check in.
PM( if there is time permits) : Visit to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. and accommodation at hotel ( B)
DAY 18: SIEM REAP TEMPLE TOURS
Breakfast at the hotel
AM: Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) : the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch not included
PM: Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Buffet Dinner and enjoy Khmer Traditional Dance Show at local restaurant Accommodation at hotel (B/D)
DAY 19: SIEMREAP DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel ,We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Lunch not included Free at your own leisure until time to transfer to Siem Reap international airport for your departure flight to the next destination. End Service! (B)
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Hotel Highlights
Sapa adventure treks and Windsurfing in Mui ne
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Mui ne of Phan Thiet is a great choice for any adventure trip Vietnam
Treking adventure sapa mountains and home-stay, view more pictures of Sapa mountains
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Inclusion
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned car |
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Note
+ Check in time hotel = 02.00 pm and check out = 12.00 am |
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