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Cambodia And Vietnam

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Cambodia And Vietnam

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Cambodia And Vietnam

Overview

“Southeast Asia is a fulfilment of my fantasies of the way travel should be.”- Anthony Bourdain

Cambodia and Vietnam are breathtaking destinations of diverse delights. Travelers are gripped by the sights and sounds, bewitched by their geniality and divine cuisine, captivated by fast-moving cities like Ho Chi Minh, the Mecca in which Vietnam flourishes, and enlightened by the palaces, cathedrals and the thousands of stalagmites of Sung Sot cave. Such a concoction of history, French colonial influences, and tales of past upheaval ensures a majestic holiday.

During our fantastic 12 day trip across Cambodia and Vietnam, undergo an exhilarating renovation of the senses. Venture into the jungle’s vines and creepers towards Angkor Wat, the 12th century temple and shrine of Khmer art and architecture, a Cambodian mascot with its sculpted towers of lotus blossom and stately surroundings worshipped by Buddhists monks.

Wander through the ancient capital of Khmer, empire to the exuberant cities of Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, before cruising in Agatha Christie style across Halong Bay, passing some of the 3,000 limestone islands. Add spice by devouring the Vietnamese cuisine of B?n Thành Market infused with a vast spectrum of enticing and evocative flavours, making taste buds explode. “I changed my whole palate as a lot of the dishes I used to love became boring to me.” - Anthony Bourdain.


Whats Included

All tours, transfers and monument fees

  • We take care of travel with return international flights from the UK
  • You will be whisked away from Siem Reap Airport by private car to the hotel
  • Three-night stay in Siem Reap where you will explore the jewels of Cambodia
  • Khmer dinner included on the day of arrival in Siem Reap
  • Behold the sight of the sun striking the Angkor Wat temple with excursion
  • Transfer from Siem Reap hotel to Bus Station
  • Coach journey from Siem Reap to  Phnom Penh
  • A car will pick you up from Phnom Penh bus station
  • One-Night Stay in the country’s exotic capital, Phnom Penh
  • Transfer from Phnom Penh hotel to airport
  • Flight from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Transportation by Car to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Two-Night Stay in the city of Ho Chi Minh with a Tour of fascinating sights
  • You will venture to the brilliance of the Vietnam War’s Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Private transfer to the Ho Chi Minh City Airport where you will fly to Hanoi 
  • One-Night Stay in Hanoi with transfer to Halong Pier by Coach
  • Set out in style on the Pelican Classic Cruise for one-night with full-board!
  • A cruise is the perfect place for a party with free bottle of wine per room
  • Cave visits
  • Fishing, Evening on Deck party, Fancy cooking / Salad & Fruit cutting on Board
  • After a relaxing day at sea, you will be guided to Hanoi for a Three-Night Stay
  • Enjoy fantastic atmosphere at the amazing Water Puppet Show
  • A guided walk where you will behold 2,000 years of history and culture
  • Rejuvenate from the streets of Hanoi with a complimentary massage at SF Spa
  • Quick transfer to Hanoi Airport
  • Breakfast included with each hotel stay

Whats Included

Absorb the incredible sights and sounds of the jewels of Asia!

  • Excursion to see Angkor Wat with the opportunity to see a flight of bats 
  • Visit the awe-inspiring Wat Phnom temple, where many pray for fortune
  • Discover the history within the brilliant complex of the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Set out in Agatha Christie style on the luxurious Pelican Classic Cruise
  • Did someone mention a boat party? Enjoy a night of wining and dining 
  • Be blown away by the visual delights of the amazing Water Puppet Theatre
  • Behold 2,000 years of Hanoian history with a Guided Walking Tour 
  • Unwind after trekking the streets of Hanoi with a Relaxing Massage at SF Spa
  • A Fantastic Collection of Hotels reflecting the beauty of each city
Please note these are destination highlights and not necessarily included in the package.
Day 01: Arrival Siem Reap

You will be received with a warm welcome at Siem Reap International airport and transferred to the hotel. The evening is free for you to relax at the hotel. In case you wish to explore the city, you can choose to visit Pub Street which is famous for its quality yet economical restaurants and bars. Enjoy Khmer dinner on the day of arrival.
OVERNIGHT IN SIEM REAP

Day 02: Angkor Tour

After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you’ll enjoy a full-day tour of the Angkor complex. You must not miss the antique capital of Angkor Thom. With sites like the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk; the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara; the Phimeanakas; the Royal Enclosure; the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King; Angkor Thom has so much to offer.

The most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor is Angkor Wats. 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 masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Other sites that deserve a mention are: Prasat Kravan, also known as ‘The Royal Baths’, the site was once used for ritual bathing; Banteay Kdei, surrounded by 4 concentric walls; Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Preah Khan temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII.

OVERNIGHT IN SIEM REAP

Day 03: Siem Reap At Leisure Or Optional Boat Trip

After eating breakfast at the hotel, your day will be at leisure or you may head out to enjoy an optional boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This beautiful fresh-water lake is the largest in South-east Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. Built on the lake, is a wondrous ‘floating village’ with floating schools, floating police station, et al. The ‘village’ moves from place to place following water levels and current.

OVERNIGHT IN SIEM REAP

Day 04: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

After breakfast get ready for a coach journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you will meet one of our representative and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh. Continue your journey in the Pearl of the Orient, Phnom Penh, visiting by yourself the dazzling white and gold complex of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda.

Feel free to visit the Genocide Museum or venture to the former Tuol Svay Prey High School, which the Khmer Rouge set up as prison in May 1976, to detain those accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime. Be prepared to be shaken by this moving reminder of the genocide that occurred during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime.

OVERNIGHT IN PHNOM PENH

Day 05: Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City ( By Flight )

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Phnom Penh airport to catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (still called Saigon by many locals). Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, you are transferred to the hotel. If there’s time, you must stroll around the downtown part of the bustling Ho Chi Minh City to explore the different local ways of life. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a centre of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. As opposed to its northern counterpart, this metropolis is filled with automobiles, numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes.

OVERNIGHT IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Day 06: Ho Chi Minh City Sights & Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion

The plan is to devote half of today exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. We also visit some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. Post this, we head to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum. We conclude our sightseeing session with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! In the afternoon, we travel about 30 km North-West of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town.

Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. We visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.

OVERNIGHT IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Day 07: Flight From Saigon - Hanoi

Step back in time as you fly from the buzzing, modern city of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noibai Hanoi Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Afternoon / Evening at leisure to explore the evening sights on your own.

OVERNIGHT IN HANOI

Day 08: Hanoi - Halong Pier - Flamingo Luxury Cruise

After an Early Breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, you will get picked up for a road journey to Halong.

1215: We arrive at Halong tourist wharf. Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Halong Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands. Karst, the result of repeated rising and lowering of the continent, underwent full erosion and weathering to create the unique Halong Bay in the world.

1230: We travel to Flamingo Luxury Cruise where you are welcomed by a fresh drink, cruise briefing & safety instructions before getting a check-in for the cabin.
1300: Vietnamese sea-food lunch will be served on board, while cruising towards Surprising Cave.
1530: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave - one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
1630: We arrive at Titiov Island. Here, you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing among the World’s Natural Wonders.
1800: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.
1900: Enjoy preparing/eating Vietnamese traditional cuisines under the chef’s guidance.
2000: Dinner is served in the restaurant.
2130: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, access the Internet or play exciting games.
OVERNIGHT ON FLAMINGO LUXURY CRUISE

Day 09: Flamingo Luxury Cruise - Halong Pier

The day starts early and has a lot of adventures to offer. If you wish to view the Ha Long Bay’s sunrise, please wake up early at 6h30 & have some coffee on the sundeck. After the relishing breakfast on board, enjoy the dramatic natural scenery through amazing islets as the cruise takes another route. 1130: Lunch is served on board 1230: We arrive at Halong Habour & get on the coach to head back to Hanoi. 1700: We arrive at Hanoi.

EVENING AT LEISURE AND OVERNIGHT IN HANOI

Day 10: Hanoi

After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father; President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house - where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. From there, leave for the Temple of Literature, the first college of Vietnam.

While heading back to Hoan Kiem Lake, have a brief stopover at Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, experience the Water Puppet Show near the lake and later you can enjoy a relaxing 30 minutes spa session. OVERNIGHT IN HANOI

Day 11: Hanoi at Leisure

Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and you may choose to you can take a Cyclo tour around the Old Quarter Streets.

OVERNIGHT IN HANOI

Day 12: Hanoi or Take Our Optional Hoi An Trip

After breakfast at the hotel, you can devote the entire day to shopping and buying souvenirs for friends. As the hotel is located in central Hanoi, all the shopping areas are not too far. Then, according to your flight schedule, you shall be driven to the airport.

END OF TOUR

Accommodation & Facilities

Sokha Roth Hotel, Siem Reap
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Sokha Roth Hotel, Siem Reap


Sokha Roth Hotel is a beautiful and romantic 4 star property and is considered one of the leading hotels in Siem Reap. From the moment you walk through the big double doors of the Sokha Roth Hotel you will feel welcome and at home. The warm smiles of hotel staff and their friendly attention to your needs will ensure your stay will be unforgettable.
Rooms in this hotel are extra spacious, modern and very comfortable, with a choice of pool or city views. Each room is finished with the highest quality fixtures and equipped with the best amenities.
The restaurant at the Sokha Roth Hotel offers a wide range of choices for both asian and western travellers. It provides exquisite Khmer, Asian and Western cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After you have come back from shopping or visiting the temples, the restaurant and bar are the best place to relax, cool down and enjoy a drink and a fantastic meal.

The Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh
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The Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh

The Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel is situated in the heart of Phnom Penh on the edge of the citys art district and couple of minutes walk from the bustling river front area and the historic Royal Palace. With a roof top pool and restaurant, own spa, and spacious, comfortable rooms, the hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Cambodia’s capital.
All the rooms in this hotel feature elegant design and offer highest levels of accommodation. The Royal Palace View Balcony Suites provide spacious suite accommodation featuring elegant contemporary Cambodia design. The suites have views over the Royal Palace compound and across Phnom Penh’s cityscape beyond.
Guests can make arrangements for a relaxing massage or rejuvenating spa or organise a day trip at the tour desk. Relax at the end of the day or in the cool of the early morning in the roof top pool. The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar serves Cambodian and international dishes, alongside a selection of wine and cocktails.
Frangipani Royal Palace friendly and helpful staff will do whatever they can to make your stay in Phnom Penh a pleasant one.

Millennium Boutique Hotel, Saigon
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Millennium Boutique Hotel, Saigon

Operating in Ho Chi Minh City since 2015, the 4-star Millennium Boutique Hotel features historical architecture and modern comforts. The hotel offers perfect location 6 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City.
A fantastic view over the river welcomes guests to connecting single room, family connecting room and signature single room. All of Millennium Boutique Hotel's 80 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers. Some rooms feature views over the Saigon River.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
The comfortable Millennium Boutique Hotel with a rooftop pool, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course is a nice place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City on holiday.

Pelican Classic Cruise, Halong
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Pelican Classic Cruise, Halong

Conveniently situated in the Tuan Chau Island part of Ha Long, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Offering a variety of activities like tai chi classes on the deck, fishing excursions and cooking classes, the Pelican Classic Cruise provides a fun-filled and relaxing stay on board of its ship. All rooms and suites have private bathrooms, a minibar and air conditioning. They are fitted with dark wood furnishings and offer great views of the sea. The all-day dining restaurant is serves Western and Vietnamese dishes for lunch and dinner. An international buffet breakfast is available daily. Guests can also enjoy refreshing drinks on the sundeck.

Lucien Hanoi Hotel & Spa, Hanoi
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Lucien Hanoi Hotel & Spa, Hanoi

Lucien Hanoi Hotel & Spa is located in the middle egg of Hanoi Old Quarter central, just 7 minutes walking to the Hoan Kiem Lake. Super – closed to all of the popular attractions like water puppet show, shopping streets and historical areas. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a bar and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Guests at Lucien Hanoi Hotel & Spa can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

Little Hoian Beach Boutique Resort & Spa
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Little Hoian Beach Boutique Resort & Spa

5 kilometers away from the town centre, The Beach under Little Boutique Hotel & Spa perches on a commanding location in Cua Dai beach. Nowhere can you experience the coastal beauty and cultural traits of Hoi An as in this boutique hotel. THE BEACH Little Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 106 stylish rooms and suites - all are tastefully designed as perfect fusion of traditional Vietnamese architecture and a touch of Heritage accent. Pictures, patterns, light and amenities are carefully arranged to ensure a cozy, yet upscale ambience for your holiday. Hoianese dishes are a unique fusion of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, plus a taste of various cultural significance and Little Restaurant is the best place to experience this synthesis. From a la carte menus to breakfast buffets, all dishes are freshly cooked in the open kitchen and to be served amidst lush tropical gardens or cozy, Heritage-themed spaces. The bar offers a variety of exotic cocktails, coolers, together with savoury snacks, mimicking the pastimes of the half-forgotten heyday. Drop by hotel's souvenir shops to witness the delicate craftsmanship and Cham embroidery, which has been passed down for generations.

12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam
12 Days in Cambodia vietnam

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