Vietnam & Cambodia
(17
Days)
ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Departure & Return Date/s
Visiting
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Hanoi -
Ninh Binh
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Halong Bay
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Hoi An
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Saigon
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Mekong Delta
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Siem Reap
Excursions
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HANOI (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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NINH BINH, HOA LU & TAM COC (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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HALONG BAY (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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DANANG & HOI AN (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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GOLDEN BRIDGE (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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SAIGON (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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MEKONG DELTA (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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CU CHI TUNNELS (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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ANGKOR THOM & TA PROHM TEMPLE (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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ANGKORIAN TEMPLES & BANTEAY SREI (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
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KAMPONG PHLUK VILLAGE (Adult:
Incl
/ Child:
Incl)
What's Included
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Turkish Airlines flights to Hanoi / from Saigon via Istanbul
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Internal flights from Hanoi to Danang / Danang to Saigon / Saigon to Siem Reap
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14 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels + cruise
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13 buffet breakfasts, 1 packed breakfast, 11 lunches and 6 dinners. Meals (except for breakfasts) are taken in typical local restaurants based on local food
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All transfers in a private air conditioned vehicle
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Entrance fees and boat fees where applicable as shown on itinerary
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All Taxes
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Services of a Tour Leader
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All excursions guided by English speaking guide as indicated in itinerary
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Insolvency fund
What's Not Included Prices might vary slightly due to currency exchange
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Tips not included
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Vaccines - Kindly check with the National Immunisation Service at Floriana Health Centre.
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Visa €50 Vietnam & €55 Cambodia - Please ask at the desk for requirements.
Notes
Minimum group size is based on 20 passengers
A Maltese passport with a validity date of 6 months beyond departure date is required.
Any food allergies have to be disclosed to the booking agent before booking
Photos
Itinerary
We meet at Malta International Airport at 4.30pm for our Turkish Airlines flight to Hanoi. The flight leaves at 7.15pm and arrives in Istanbul at 10.45pm. Our next flight departs at 2.05am (Saturday) and we arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam at 3.25pm. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel – O’Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa (or similar) in Hanoi. We check in and have some free time after the long flight. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant included.
Today after breakfast we start with a visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh- the nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside), and house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Then we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - Hanoi’s oldest pagoda on the bank of West Lake. Then we visit Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. Take a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. We stop at Hoan Kiem Lake to learn about legend of the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, followed by the Water Puppet show- a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast and we leave our hotel in Hanoi for a 2 hour drive to Ninh Binh Province. Our first visit will be at Quang Tu Cau incense village where we admire the colourful and eye-catching incense bundles (weather permitting). Later we continue to Ninh Binh. We visit Hoa Lu-Vietnam’s former capital before it was moved to Thang Long- Hanoi in 1,010 and the remains of Dinh & Le Kings’ Temples. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we get on small rowing boats to travel along the canals amongst local villages, green fields. Enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc (3 caves) which is also called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Go through the caves and then row back. Overnight in Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel in Ninh Binh (or similar).
Breakfast and we depart from our hotel to Halong Bay, one of the World Natural Heritages recognized by UNESCO with over 3,000 spectacular limestone islands rising from the clear, emerald sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival, we board the ship – La Casta Regal (or similar) and we check into our cabins. While we pass by many rocky islets, caves, floating villages and beaches, our fresh seafood lunch will be served on board. During the cruise there will be opportunities to disembark, often using smaller boats or possibly kayaks to venture into hidden grottos and caves. Dinner will be served on board & overnight.
Breakfast is served while we continue exploring Halong Bay. Transfer to our day trip with private crew and cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming on quiet beaches, fishing villages or kayaking. Then have lunch and return to the mother boat for the night.
In the early morning many of the islands are alive with the sound of various sea birds nesting in the thick green vegetation that engulf the limestone karsts. Early risers may wish to start the day with Tai Chi class. Enjoy breakfast (or brunch) onboard whilst the ship turns back to motherland, stopping at points of interest en route. Arrive back at the port in the late morning. Then disembark and are transferred back to Hanoi. We make our way to the airport for our flight to Danang. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel – Vinh hung Riverside Resort (or similar) in Hoi An. Today dinner is included.
Breakfast and today we go for a guided walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. We visit the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly hall, a typical Vietnamese merchant’s house, one of the interesting museums and the local market. There are numerous art galleries, souvenirs and tailor shops where you can get some express made-to-measure clothes if you like. We then visit a craftsman home in the old streets where we have a brief introduction on the history of the lanterns and will go through the stages of making them. We will make a lantern of our own, decorate it and keep it as a souvenir of our time in Hoi An. Lunch at local restaurant. The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure.
This fullday excursion offers an unbeatable chance to discover the worldwide famous Golden Bridge with its unique design and breathtaking views and Ba Na Hills - the complex including touristic sites, European Architecture Villas, huge indoor game world, French Wine Cellar, flower yards and pagodas. After breakfast we make our way to Danang transfer to Ba Na Hills cable starting station where we take the cable car to the main cable station to enjoy the time in the Golden Bridge. It has a walkway of 150 meters long and compromises of eight spans, each of which is lined with purple chrysanthemums, the bridge serves as a transit between a replica of a French village and Le Jardin d’Amour flower garden in Ba Na Hills. Free time on Ba Na Hills for a nice walk. In the afternoon, we have the journey downhill by cable car and then transfer to Hoi An. Dinner at local restaurant included.
Today is fulfilled with interesting activities. We will travel to the countryside area, meet the local and you will have the opportunity to learn some traditional fishing techniques as we observe fishermen catching crab. We will experience how the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats are paddled while exploring the tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways. We will reach Tra Que organic village for a mini course of cooking class and enjoy tasty lunch prepared by your host. After lunch, transfer back to hotel. On this tour, we provide an authentic social and cultural insight of the local way of life. As well, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe and interesting to people of all ages. The morning excursion offers you a closer look into the countryside life in the outskirt of Hoi An Ancient town. Such an amazing experience going through picturesque villages, rice fields, graveyard, see water buffalos, water coconut gardens, then meet and talk with local villagers.
Packed Breakfast – We are transferred to the airport for our flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, we make our way to the hotel: Bay Hotel (or similar). Lunch at a local restaurant and in the afternoon, we visit the moving War Remnants Museum which presents a partial, but riveting view of the American War as it’s known in Vietnam. While on our way to the hotel, we see the Reunification Palace (from outside), former residence of the Indochina Governer General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in April 1975. Overnight in Saigon.
After breakfast, we have a sightseeing tour to Mekong River Delta. Our boat will stop for a visit to some local factories making Coconut candies, rice crispy cakes, rice paper making workshop and we will have the opportunity to visit Ancient houses typical of local landlords in the early 20th century, with a blend of Oriental and Western architectural styles. A delicious lunch will be served at a local house in the cool shade of An Binh Island’s orchards. In the afternoon, we take a traditional rowboat and venture deeper into the countryside, floating through narrow canals to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The cruise ends at Cai Be pier and then we are transferred back to Saigon.
Breakfast and we enjoy a 2 hour drive north west of Saigon to visit the incredible network of the underground Cu Chi Tunnels constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence and reunification. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960’s when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities. Then we head back to for lunch at local restaurant. Later, we make our way to the airport for our flight to Cambodia. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel – Somadevi Angkor (or similar).
Breakfast. Today we have a fullday excursion, visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the 4 giant faces that religiously represent compassion, sympathy, equanimity, and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the terrace of leper king and terrace elephant. We continue the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft's Tomb Raider was filmed. In the afternoon, continue to the marvelous Angkor Wat - the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in the 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered one of Asia's top destinations and is a must-see. We learn on the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces, and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire, which dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. In the evening, we enjoy a buffet dinner followed by a traditional Apsara dance performance at a local restaurant.
After breakfast, we set off to Grand Circuit where we explore some main Angkorian temples starting with Srah Srang (The Royal’s Basin), Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Preah Khan (Royal Sword), Neak Pean (Coiled Serpents), Ta Som & East Mebon. Lunch at a local restaurant and in the afternoon, we continue to admire the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei which means “citadel of the women” – it was built in the 10th century and is considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features unique decorations and its finest details. We return for a short visit to the palm sugar village, and other various palm handicrafts and discover the serenity of the Banteay Samre temple. Dinner (extra)
Breakfast and we enjoy our last day with a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake at Kampong Phluk village. This is the largest permanent freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and flows into the Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. See a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, a floating police station, etc. It is the same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "Village" moves from place to place following water levels and currents. Then transfer to the airport for our flight to Saigon to connect with our departure flight back home. Later, our flight from Saigon departs at 10.05pm and arrives in Istanbul at 4.35am (Sunday), followed by the next flight that leaves at 7.50am and arrives in Malta at 9.15am.
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