Classic Vietnam And Cambodia (15 days/14 nights)

Upon arrive at Noi Bai Airport, you will be welcome and pick up with private transfer to hotels in Hanoi. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi city

Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Then, transfer to Hanoi Train station for night train to Lao Cai (Sapa). Overnight on train.

Arrive Lao Cai station at around 6AM. Pick up then transfer to Sapa.. Have breakfast at local restaurant before the trip starts. Drive to Lao Chai village and start trekking downhill to Muong Hoa Valley through rice paddies and small hamlets to learn the life of hill tribes here. Communication exchange with local people in Lao Chai village. Picnic lunch on they way or local family. After lunch, you will continue trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van village settled by Dzay ethnic which is supposed to be the most beautiful village in the area. Have dinner and overnight at a local family in Ta Van - homestay of the Dzay people village.

After having breakfast at homestay, you continue trek to the Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai village where we also see a lovely waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroideries and coins on their clothing, on their head they wear a red scarf. Some of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao legend. You continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River, Suspending Bridge and walk up to Supan village where you will meet the transfer back to Sapa. Picnic lunch on they way or local family. Free for leisure shopping and visit Sapa market before transfer to LaoCai station for night train. Overnight on train.

Arrive in Hanoi at around 5 am. A day room will be available at the hotel near Train station, so you can shower and freshen up before having breakfast.
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8.00 – 8.30AM by shuttles bus and drive to Halong Bay. Arrive at Halong port, the crew welcomes you on Ha Long Cruise, enjoy welcome drink and check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. Cruise starts cruising into Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, to a Floating Fishing village to see this unique way of life and then explore Luon Cave). There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a great sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave), swim and relax at Titop Beach. Then, start cruising back and lunch will be served. Arrive at harbor by 12: 00 noon, and drive back to Hanoi by shuttles bus. Arrive in Hanoi around 4.30PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

You are free time till the driver transfer you to airport for short flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in and the rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Today you will visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Next, visit Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady) overlooking the Perfume River. Then, visit Khai Dinh's Tomb which boasts a traditional Vietnamese design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue before heading to Hoian. Overnight in Hoian.

Spend the day at leisure on the beach or have clothes made by one of the expert, inexpensive tailors in Hoi An. If you like to cook, you can spend a fabulous day to explore the local produce market with an expert chef who will teach you the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine. Overnight in Hoian.

After breakfast, take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon on arrival, pick up and transfer to visit: The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city, then visit: War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture, visit Ben Thanh Market: This is one of the best ways to observe street life in this vibrant commercial centre. Drive to hotel for check in and relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for 2.5 hours driving to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat to Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Then take a bicycle around 1 hour in Tan Thanh to visit of the countryside. Take a look the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits. Afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today you will take a flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia). Upon on arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Pick up at your hotel and explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. After lunch, you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning drive in the Tuk-Tuk to the edge of Siem Reap. Enjoy a fun cart ride through the countryside until you reach Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake; the Tonle Sap. Board a boat and spend the rest of the morning at one of the largest floating villages on the lake which is called Kampong Phluk. In the village you will witness the fascinating daily lives of the local people who live on the water.
In the afternoon, head to the temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, free at leisure till the private car transfer you to airport to see you off on your journey to come back home, and our thanks for traveling with us through long journey.