Mekong Delta Tour Exploring Vietnam & Cambodia, Mekong Delta Travel, Mekong Delta Tour, Mekong Travel, Mekong Delta Vietnam

EXPLORING VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

14DAYS/13NIGHTS (MDT/EVC)

Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi (D)
Arrival in Hanoi famous for the name of the mythical ascending dragon, unique city of Vietnam. Meet your guide and transfer to down town. City tour around the bustling 36 streets quarter before hotel check in. Welcome dinner at restaurant with typical Vietnamese dishes. O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Citytour Halong Bay (BLD)
After breakfast at hotel, starting citytour Hanoi: Hoan Kiem lake, Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Enjoy lunch at nice restaurant. Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon leaving the town we set off on a scenic drive to Halong Bay with stop over at pottery villages. On arrival, check-in the hotel in Halong and at leisure until having dinner. O/N at hotel in Halong.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (BL)
Breakfast at hotel, we then starting the tour in Halong Bay by embark on a boat for a four hours cruise around Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnams most impressive scenic sights. This exciting trip will give us a spectacular view of the bay, dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The islands are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. After a seafood lunch on board we will anchor for an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs and a leisurely swim in a secluded cove. Back to Hanoi, visit the beautiful West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then check-in the hotel. Enjoy the famous water puppet show. O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi Hue (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel. At leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Arrive to Hue, meet your guide in Hue then transfer to hotel for check-in. After which, proceed to visit the Royal Tombs of Khai Dinh. The Hillside tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, who ruled from 1916 to 1925, is perhaps symptomatic of the decline of Vietnamese culture during the colonial era. His Tomb was built for 11 years begun from 1920 and completed in 1931. The grandiose concrete structure is completely unlike Hues other tombs, being a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. The interior of this Royal Tomb is decorated with colourful bits of broken porcelain and glass embedded in cement. At leisure until Enjoy dinner with special Hues foods at Royal Restaurant. Evening: enjoy Hues folk show on boat cruising along the Perfume River.

Day 5: Hue (BL)
After breakfast, sightseeing tour take us in the massive citadel, containing the Imperial. The next attraction is to take a boat trip on Perfume River for visiting Thien Mu Pagoda built on a hillock overlooking the Perfume River, is one of the most famous structures in all of Vietnam. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. O/N at hotel in Hue.

Day 6: Hue Danang Hoi An (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel. Leave Hue to Danang by passing the Hai Van Pass, stop-over on the top for short rest and overlooking Lang Co Lagoon. Arrive to Danang, visit Marble Mountain and Cham Museum. Then drive straight to Hoi An, the biggest commercial port in the 17th century where merchant ships from Holland, Portugal, Japan, China. Came for exchanging trade. Check-in the resort. At leisure time. Discovery Hoi An ancient night usually open on fullmoon night with a high light of the tour around small streets bordered by ancient houses, gorgeous temples and an old bridge. Enjoy dinner at the charming restaurant with special Hoians foods.

Day 7: Hoi An (BL)
Breakfast at hotel. All day city tour Hoi An Ancient town. Walk-in to the ancient town for exploring the picturesque centre of town with its restored 18th century merchants houses, the ancient houses, Temple Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple. Hoi An also boasts some of the best silk shops, art galeries and handicraft shops in Vietnam as well as dozens of excellent restaurants serving the delicious local specialities. Then take the boat cruising along the Thu Bon River for relax and sightseeing (1 hour). Overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An Danang - Saigon (BD)
Breakfast at hotel. At leisure. Check-out. Then transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon. Welcome by Tour Guide at the airport in Saigon then transfer to hotel for check-in. take a short rest until enjoy dinner on the charming Bonsai floating restaurant cruising along Saigon River with music band. O/N in Saigon.

Day 9: Saigon Cu Chi Tunnels & Villages (BL)
Breakfast at hotel. Take an excursion to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the struggle for independence. On the way back stop at the countryside for photos and visit a rice paper workshop and lacquer factory.
PM: downtown for citytour around the busiest city of Vietnam with its history and culture, you will find many examples of French colonial architecture such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, Ben Thanh Market. O/N in Saigon.

Day 10: Saigon My Tho (BLD)
A full day trip to water world of the Mekong Delta. Take a boat trip along narrow waterways, you will enjoy a cruise on boats and viewing the daily activities of the local people along the Mekong River and taste fresh tropical fruits in the orchards, enjoy honey from bee hives with Tai Tu music show. Having lunch with special Elephants Ear Fish. Return to Saigon. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant. O/N in Saigon.

Day 11: Saigon - Phom Penh (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Phnompenh. Phnompenh is the capital city of Cambodia. At the confluence of the three river, Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite the recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with the city's major sights. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, well known for its 5000 silver tiled floor. We visit both structures as well as the National Museum for an appreciation of the splendour of Khmer history. Heading out of this area we explore the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the surroundings. O/N in Phnom Penh.

Day 12: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Temples (BLD)
After breakfast depart to Siem Reap by coach. The drive is quite long, as it takes about 3-4 hours, however, we will make a number stops so that you are able to take photographs and also stretch your legs. En-route we visit Stong (Kompong Thom). Siem Reap is our base for exploring the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. Arrive at Seim Reap in the afternoon, check into hotel. Visit to local market & free at own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 13: Siem Reap Angkor Temples (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th Century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, The Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara). Ta Prohm. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to 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 masterpeiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Dinner with traditional dance show at local restaurant near by Angkor Holiday hotel. O/N in Siem Reap.

Day 14: Siem Reap Departure (B)
At your leisure time until transfer to airport for your flight to home.

QUOTATION (private tour): All prices are net in US Dollars per person (Valid to 31DEC08)

Hotel Category	2 paxs	3 - 4 paxs	5 - 9 paxs	Single Supplement
3-star	1,300	1,140	960	280
4-star	1,550	1,425	1,240	540
5-star	1,920	1,760	1,590	885

Hotels used in program

Destination	3 ***	4 ****	5 *****
Hanoi	Anise, Cool	Sunway, Fortuna	Melia, Sheraton
Hue	Mithrin	Halong Dream	Halong Dream
Halong	Asian, Camelia	Pilgrimage	La Residence
Hoi An	Hoi An, Vinh Hung	Hoi An Beach	Palm Garden resort
Sai Gon	Lavender, Oscar	Rex, Grand	Equatorial, Windsor
Phnom Penh	Princess	Phnom Penh, Sunway	Intercontinental
Siem Reap	Salina, Nokor Phnom	Angkor Holiday	Sokha Angkor

Trip includes:
* AC Transportation
* English/ French speaking guide ( other language can be arranged with extra charge)
* Accommodation at hotel in twin/ triple-share with daily breakfast
* Entrances fee
* Boats trip in Halong, Hue, Mytho, Tonle Sap
* Meals as stated on program (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D= Dinner)
* Bottles of water & Tissues served on day trip

Trip excludes:
* Beverages
* International Tickets (Saigon/ Phnompenh = US$120)
* Domestic tickets & Domestic airport taxs (HAN/HUE/DAD/SGN = US$120)
* Visa to Vietnam & Cambodia
* The other Meals not mentioned on program, the other expenses not mentioned on cost above
* Tippings

Note:
Surcharge may apply during the peak period such as Christmas New year and local Events.
The Itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.