22-Day Insight into Vietnam and Cambodia

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Today, you'll take an excursion to Tonle Batie, which is 40 kilometres from Phnom Penh, and visit a pair of old Angkorian-era temples of Ta Prohm and Yeay Pow. In the afternoon, you'll visit the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum before continuing to the Killing Field of Choeung Ek where prisoners from Security Prison 21 were taken for execution. It is grim afternoon, but essential for understanding just how far Cambodia has come in the intervening years.

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Today, you'll take a short flight to Siem Riep. Upon arrival, you'll head to the hotel and check-in. Later, you'll visit the wonders of Angkor Wat, starting with a trip to the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom and the unique temple of Bayon. It is a collection of 54 Gothic towers decorated with 216 coldly smiling, enormous faces glaring down from every angle. Following this, you'll go to to the Baphoun temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.

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Today you'll explore the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art. Banteay Srei means ‘Citadel of Women’ and it is said that it must have been built by women. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Banteay Samre, which dates from the same period as Angkor Wat. Afterwards, you'll continue to visit the monuments of Rolous, which served as Indravarman I’s capital. The temples were built by the Khmer and mark the beginning of the age of Khmer classical art.

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Today, you'll continue to discover Angkor Wat. In the morning, you'll visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, the Pre Rup temple, East Mebon temple, and Neak Poan temple. In the afternoon, you'll visit Krovan temple, Royal Bath of Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei temples.

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You'll take a short bus ride to Tonle Sap Lake, board a motored boat and enjoy a cruise past a floating village and visit a local school. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to relax or do some last-minute shopping before transferring to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Upon your arrival, your tour guide and driver will greet and escort you to your hotel and help with your check-in.

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In the morning, you'll drive outside of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Then, you'll be taken back to the city to visit ‘Notre-Dame’ Cathedral and the Central Post Office, fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. Then, you'll tour around the War Remnants Museum before relaxing at the bustling Ben Thanh Market, also a good place to eat dinner.

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Today is your exploration of the Mekong Delta. You'll enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and stop on the way to visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper. You'll cruise through the coconut jungle to visit a local workshop to learn how coconut candy and souvenirs are made. Then, you'll get on a tuk-tuk (or take a bike ride of 3 kilometres) and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards. You'll also enjoy a delicious, local lunch at an ancient house.

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In the morning, you'll enjoy a boat cruise to see the Cai Rang Floating Market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly a highlight of this Vietnam tour, where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Then, you'll continue to visit a tropical fruit orchard. You'll have lunch on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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You'll continue your Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary today. You'll have free time in Ho Chi Minh City until your tour guide picks you up for your transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Hoi An. Hoi An Ancient Town is a highlight of any tour to Vietnam - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-east Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Upon arrival, check-in your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

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After breakfast, you'll visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated Southeast Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century. In the afternoon, you'll drive back to Hoi An and visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Then, you'll enjoy some leisure time in the ancient town.

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You'll start the tour in the morning, visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. You will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

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You've got the day free to cycle through rice paddies in the Hoi An countryside, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Alternatively, you could relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Cua Da or join in on an optional tour in Hoi An.

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After check out, you'll leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, well-known for its magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and the surrounding hills. En route, you'll pass the famous beach in Da Nang, visit Cham Museum and Marble Moutain. When you arrive in Hue, you'll be able to check in to your hotel and relax and explore the ancient capital.

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You'll start the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City – once the Emperor's private residence. The Imperial Citadel gives you a better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. Then, take a dragon boat along Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon, you'll visit Emperor Ming Mang and Khai Dinh tombs which are the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty.

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After breakfast, transfer to Hue airport for flight to Hanoi, a city with vibrant street life, a unique blend of old and new architecture and very friendly people. You'll check into your hotel and enjoy the food tour experience with a visit to one of the local markets to see all the different kinds of food that are used for Vietnamese meals and understand more about the life of Vietnamese people.

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After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. You'll visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda, you'll end the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Later, you'll enjoy a one-hour cyclo sight-seeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter then, watch a traditional water puppet show.

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After breakfast, you will drive to Sapa from Hanoi on the new national highway on a 5-hour drive. You'll stop for a break and take photos en route. After checking into your hotel, you can explore Sapa. In the afternoon, you'll visit Cat Cat village where you can meet the H'mong ethnic people, enjoy the beautiful view from the village and see the traditional dance performances by the ethnic people.

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Today, your beautiful trekking tour will start at your hotel for a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, you can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panoramic view of the whole Muong Hoa Valley. Start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning views. Discover the daily life of the Black H'Mong minority and their traditional customs and continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'Mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay.

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After an early breakfast, you will visit Ma Tra Village first and then hike through the rice terraces to Ta Phin Village of the Red Dao minority. You'll enjoy the stunning landscape and meeting local ethnic people. After that, you'll drive to Lao Cai and have lunch in a local restaurant before the drive back to Hanoi.

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You'll start at 8 am for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Upon arrival at Halong Pier, you'll check-in and board your junk. Enjoy the journey in the amazing bay and savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood. In the afternoon, you'll participate in activities like canoeing, rafting or just relaxing.