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Explore Cambodia and Vietnam 14Days
TripCode: T-86
ValiDate: 30/09/2012
Don village is well-known throughout Southeast Asia as the land of elephant hunters and trainers. Take a tour of the village on foot to learn about the culture of MNong minority, cross the marvelous suspension bridge and enjoy riding elephants through the primitive forests outside the town. |
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DAY 1: SAIGON - ARRIVAL SIEMREAP (D)
Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, transfer to hotel for check in.
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 and accommodation at hotel DAY 2: ANGKOR TEMPLE TOURS (B)
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. PM: 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. Lunch/Dinner not included; accommodation at hotel DAY 3: SIEMREAP -SAIGON/ FLIGHT (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
AM: We board on boat in the Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. PM: Free at your own leisure for rolling at local market for shopping until transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight. End Service! DAY 4: SAIGON -CAN THO-CAI BE
Have breakfast in the hotel before driving for Can Tho, at 12.00 am. Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Tour near Tra On floating market. Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.(B/L/D)
DAY 5: CAI BE-SAIGON -DALAT/ FLIGHT
06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.
Transfer back Saigon airport for flying to Dalat, pick up at Dalat airport to transfer to your hotel, overnight Dalat.(B)
DAY 6: DALAT FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast in the hotel and will start our guided sightseeing tour to Visit Tiger (or Datanla) waterfall, Love Valley or Lake of Sighs, the former palace of King Bao Dai, Truc Lam Meditation and City Flower Garden. Tour ends at 4 pm at your hotel. Overnight in Da Lat(B)
DAY 7: DALAT-BUON ME THUAT
Depart for Buon Me Thuat City, we could make several breaks on the road for first hand views of pine forests, rubber, coffee plantations, tropical jungles and lunch served in a local restaurant. On arrival Buon Me Thuat, Check in your hotel and free on your own of exploration the city later.(B)
DAY 8: BUON ME THUAT- YORK DON ELEPHANT RIDES
Have breakfast in hotel before depart for York Don national park, some 60km away from Buon Me Thuat city,
Don village is well-known throughout Southeast Asia as the land of elephant hunters and trainers. Take a tour of the village on foot to learn about the culture of MNong minority, cross the marvelous suspension bridge and enjoy riding elephants through the primitive forests outside the town.
Tour ends, heading for Nha Trang, some 200km away and on arrival Nha trang this late afternoon, check in the hotel and free time for dinner. Overnight Nha Trang (B)
DAY 9: NHA TRANG DIVING ADVENTURE
07h30 : Pick up at your hotel by Minibus; go by dive boat (sharing diving trip) in 45 minutes.
09-10h : 1st Dive & Snorkeling at Mun Island_Marine Protected Area MPA, belonging Nha Trang Bay, which is recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World.
11-12h : 2nd Dive & Snorkeling, you will see the richest coral biodiversity of corals identified in Viet Nam with over 350 species & many kinds of big, colourful fishes.
12h00 : Have a rest and lunch (food, assorted tropical fruit, water, coffee, tea, some Nha Trang specialties)
14h00 : Return to Nha Trang and back to your hotel. Overnight Nha Trang (B)
DAY 10: NHA TRANG- HOI AN/ Flight
Free on your own till Transfer you to the airport for your flight to Danang city, meet your guide and driver to transfer to Hoian ancient town. free time for your own of swimming on beach. Overnight Hoian (B)
DAY 11: HOI AN WALKING TOUR
This morning, will be started our walking tour (1/2 Day) 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)
DAY 12: HOIAN - DA NANG -HANOI-HALONG BAY/ FLIGHT
Transfer back the airport for flight to Hanoi, On arrival Noi Bai airport, meet our guide and driver to depart for Halong bay, some 165 km away from Hanoi. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruise 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 sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk (B/L/D)
DAY 13: HALONG BAY CRUISES-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 and will be back Hanoi at early this afternoon.Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
DAY 14: HANOI DEPARTURE
free at leisure until our car and guide to come back to pick up and transfer back Noi Bai airport for flight onwards. Tour ends (B)
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Inclusion
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned car
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Exclusion
Domestic Flights: ( Airport tax will be updated by day) Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos International departure taxes |
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Note
No Lunch or Dinner included on this package (only breakfast in hotel) |
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