15 DAYS – BEST OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

• Pick you up and transfer for visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam's ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens.
• Moving to the next destination- the temple of literature is the first national university in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was first devoted to Confucius (Khong Tu) and honors Vietnam’s finest intellectuals and men of literary accomplishment. After that you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
• In the afternoon, the Vietnamese Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam then you will visit Tran Quoc Pogoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi, after many times of relocated and repairation, Tran Quoc pagoda still kept its own spirit and standstill with pride and honor. The pagoda has so many architecture work placed very harmonious, specific for the rule of buddhism architecture.
• You also admire West lake, the biggest lake in Hanoi from here. Visit Hoa Lo prison then back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
• Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. • Ho Chi Minh’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

• After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and the mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.
• From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise.
• Overnight on the cruise.

• After breakfast, enjoy your time swimming, sunbathing, and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board – around 11.30 am, transfer back to Hanoi and we transfer you to the airport for a flight to Danang.
• Upon your arrival, we pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Have free time on your own.
• Overnight at hotel

• Pick up at the hotel in Da Nang, transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station.
• Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and The Old Villas of French.
• Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden…
• Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour, and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountains and lush trees. Have lunch of your own choice.
• After lunch, time for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park…
• Return to your hotel and free time at night. Overnight at the hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. Have free time until we transfer you to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
• Upon your arrival, we pick you up at the airport and transfer you to hotel. Have free time by your own.
• Overnight at hotel

• Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom Palace. 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, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours of bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
• Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
• Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
• Return to Saigon

• Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated 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 in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
• Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
• Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
• The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip.
• Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.
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• Have breakfast at the hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.
• Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.
• Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh city.

• Breakfast at hotel. Have free time until we transfer you to the airport for flight to Phnom Penh.
• Upon your arrival, we pick you up at the airport and transfer you to hotel. Have free time by your own.
• Overnight at hotel

• Morning, visit the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Fields, 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture, and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during the Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979).
• Continue your visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, take some minutes at Independent Monument for photo taking.
• We then visit the opulent Royal Place, home to Cambodia’s Royal family. The Royal Palace is built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town.
• Continue at the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles.
• Leaving the Royal Palace, you will visit The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art.
• The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh. Wat Phnom was built in 1373, and stands 27 meters above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut.
• Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.

• Breakfast at the hotel. Have free time until we transfer you to the bus station to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick you up at the bus station and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
• Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap.

• Enjoy a full-day tour with our local English-speaking guide & driver at Angkor World Heritage Site covers the most impressive and stunning temples in the country, the Heart & Soul of Cambodia!
• Begin a trip to avoid the crow by visiting to Ta Prohm - The Ancestor Brahma & Jungle Temple, famously known as the Tomb Raider temple. Most of this temple is covered by gigantic trees that have grown over ancient structures for over 600 years. Ta Prohm has been left untouched by archaeologists except for the clearing of a path for visitors and structural strengthening to stave off further deterioration.
• After Ta Prohm, head on over to Ta Keo, one of the biggest temples built during the Khmer Empire, and it was built a couple of hundred years before Angkor Wat temple. Then visit the ruined Ta Nei temple that’s hidden in the jungle. Continue your trip to the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom where you will be welcomed by the four smiling faces of King Jayavarman VII in the form of Buddha accompanied by gods and demons.
• This is a truly amazing sight. Enter through the gates to discover the impressive Angkor Thom temple complex (the Great City of King Jayavarman VII between 1181 – 1220 AD). The area consists of the Elephant Terrace, Leper King, Preah Paleilay, Ancient Royal Palace, Phimean Akas, Baphoun, and Bayon.
• After lunch, you’ll visit the World Heritage Site; the biggest Buddhist temple in the World. Seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat and stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. If time permitted, we go to view the sunset from where possible before returning to the hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel
• 08:30 am, You’ll pick up and drive about 25mins to Chhong Khneas Boat Docks, located about 15 kilometres at South of Siem Reap town. Arrive at the port, then embark on a traditional wooden boat and start cruising on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body, one of the largest fresh water in South Asia and its home to one of the World’s most diverse ecosystems.
• The experience on the boat is wonderful as you’ll pass by floating villages, shops, schools, restaurants, and post offices, mostly seeing friendly children in their small boats going to or returning from school and fishermen doing their daily life. You also have a chance to view romantic sunrise or sunset if you come early in the morning or late afternoon.
• The boat trip will spend around 1.30 - 2 hrs depending on how much you enjoy yourself and we’ll return to the city and continue to visit "Les Artisans D`Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this center works with young artisans; the team creates, and produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving, and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities.

Breakfast at hotel. Have free time until we trasfer you to the airport for flight departure.