A wonderful glance of the extraordinary Indochina for a limited holiday time. Discover the natural beauty, fascinating history and amazing people in Cambodia and Vietnam on this 8-day tour.
Day 1: Siemreap Arrival
Upon arrival in Siemreap, transfer to your hotel. You will then visit the Tonle Sap Lake – the biggest Southeast Asia fresh water lake where you can take a boat trip to capture beautiful views of the lake and mangrove forests. The journey continues with visit to Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake. Meals are on your own and overnight in Siemreap.
Day 2: Angkor Temples (B, L)
Today you will visit the amazing Angkor Thom City’s South Gate, Prohm and Bayon. You can either choose to visit other sites with our guide or on your own. Continue to explore the three-tiered temple of Baphuon and then spend 2 hours wandering in Angkor Thom through the Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas. Check out the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of Leper Kinds before tucking into traditional cuisine in front of the famed Angkor Wat. In the afternoon, spend time enjoying the galleries of carvings which tell stories from the story Ramayana and the peaceful reflecting pools and giant moat which all make Angkor Wat unique. After finishing the journey, return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Siemreap.
Day 3: Siemreap Flight to Hanoi (B)
Morning pick up and transfer for your flight to Hanoi. You will then enjoy a half-day city tour to the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethology. Meals are on your own and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Trang An Scenic Landscape – Ninh Binh (B, L)
Morning transfer to the peaceful Ninh Binh province which has pleasant climate, magnificent views of limestone caves and natural stone sculptures. Your first destinations are Dinh and Le temple which provide you many stories of these historical attractions. After lunch, continue getting a rowing boat to get into Trang An Scenic Landscape complex’s center. Sites included Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou so that you can understand why Ninh Binh is called ‘Halong on Land’. Check in your hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own and overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 5: Ninh Binh – Halong Cruise Trip (B, L, D)
Today you will explore Halong Bay via a cruise trip at around noon. Get on the boat and enjoy a hearty lunch while the cruise sails through numerous beautiful sights. In the afternoon, you visit Amazing Cave for about 40mins and then return to the boat and relax. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Early risers can attend our fantastic Tai Chi session and then move to TiTop Island. Drop anchor and then you can swim or do a short trek to the top of the island. Return to the boat and check out your cabin. Lunch included. Disembark and get back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. Dinner on your own.
Day 7: Hanoi Free Day (B)
Free today. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free until time for your transfer to the airport for your flight back home by our driver. Trip ends.
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