Itinerary
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1: Siem Reap arrival – City Tour (B)
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex tour (B)
Day 3: Siem Reap – Chong Kneas Floating Village – Afternoon Flight to Hanoi (B)
Day 4: Hanoi – Full Day City Tour (B) – SIC Tour
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Ho Chi Minh City (Br) – Shuttle Bus
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Day 1: Siem Reap arrival – City Tour (B)
Welcome to Siem Reap! – a gateway to the ancient Khmer civilization, with its famous Angkor Wat temple complex. You will be picked up from the airport for the tour around Siem Reap city.
This afternoon, we visit Senteurs D’Angkor New Workshop (open from Monday to Friday, close on Saturday and Sunday). Discover how the local artisans make by hand: soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles. You will also observe the different steps to treat and prepare the local spices (Kampot pepper, lemongrass, chili…), and how people blend them to make the traditional curry or amok. During your visit, you will also be able to taste several of local creations: flavored coffee, flavored tea, exotic jams… and identify various exotic plants and flowers as lemongrass, chili, pepper plant, coffee tree, frangipani, jasmine… We then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from late 19th century. End our visits at one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Siem Reap.
– Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex Tour (B)
After breakfast, explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom, also known as the Great City of Angkor, a 3 km² walled and moated royal city that served as the last capital of the Angkorian Empire.
Visit the famous Bayon Temple, renowned for its iconic smiling stone faces and unique architectural style, developed over more than a century. Next, discover the Terrace of the Elephants, an impressive 300-metre-long, 2.5-metre-high terrace adorned with intricately carved elephants, stretching across the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon, the magnificent temple mountain. Explore the Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas, an impressive sandstone pyramid once used for royal ceremonies.
Then head to the Terrace of the Leper King, located at the northern end of the Terrace of the Elephants, featuring a remarkable double terrace decorated with deeply carved nagas, demons, and other mythological figures.
The final stop of the morning is Ta Prohm Temple, one of Angkor’s most captivating sites, where centuries-old giant trees intertwine with ancient temple ruins, creating a breathtaking blend of human ingenuity and the power of nature.
In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and one of the wonders of the ancient world. Widely regarded as the masterpiece of Khmer architecture, the temple is renowned for its remarkable decorative details, harmonious design, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Built as a symbolic representation of the universe in Hindu mythology, it features Mount Meru at its center, surrounded by continents and oceans. Admire its spectacular bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Khmer epics and Hindu mythology, as well as its five iconic towers rising gracefully above a series of galleries, courtyards, chambers, and walls adorned with exquisite carvings of celestial Apsara dancers.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap – Chong Kneas Floating Village – Afternoon Flight to Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, we visit Chong Kneas Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here we will see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap.
Check out and transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi (air tickets excluded). You will be picked up from Noi Bai airport and transfer to the hotel in the city centre. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Full Day City Tour (B) – SIC Tour
Have breakfast and get ready for our city tour of Hanoi today. Your bus and tour guide will pick you up 8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh City complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh City then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh City’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first University of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries.
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
– Please note: The guests will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters. On Monday and Friday mornings, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum are closed. The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is replaced instead. Please dress politely, do not wear shorts when visiting the mausoleum.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At around 8:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006.
Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending Dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
– Please note: The guests will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters. The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English-speaking guide on board.
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Ho Chi Minh City (Br) – Shuttle Bus
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast, our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent of Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise is coming back to the pier.
Disembark from the cruise, return to Hanoi by shutle bus. Your driver pick you up from Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (air tickets excluded), also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam.
Upon arrival, welcomed by the driver (no guide) and transferred to the downtown. Check in your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Take the morning city tour to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only) built between 1877 and 1883, the historic Central Post Office – one of the city’s major landmarks. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals’ perspective of the Vietnam War. Have lunch with Vietnamese food at local restaurant.
Afternoon drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle (at guests’ own expense). This is your chance to get a taste of what it’s like to be a soldier in a war zone. With the help of experienced instructors, you’ll learn how to handle these powerful weapons and how to shoot them safely.
Return to Saigon later in the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
– Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point in District 1, address is provided upon booking confirmation.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) – SIC Tour
Breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Time for relaxing.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
– Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point in District 1, address is provided upon booking confirmation.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure or shopping until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.
– Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
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Tour ends here with happy memories….))))
Inclusion / Exclusion
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
- Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- o Private airport transfers
- o Shared vehicle for SIC tours
- Water during tour.
- Local English-speaking guide(s) (different guides in different cities & tour)
- Visa
Package Exclusions
- Medical | Travel Insurance.
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Any flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax
- Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
- Surcharge for Christmas, New Year Eve, Luna New Year (if any)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
- Gst
- Tcs
Tour Cost
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Rescheduling:
In case you are unable to travel as planned and need to reschedule your date of travel:
The cost of rescheduling needs to be paid by the guest subject to amendment charges from hotels and transporters.
Rescheduling will only be accepted by E-mail at travelexplorersindia@gmail.com
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Indian passport holders are eligible for E-Visa to Vietnam
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