Highlight Of Vietnam And Cambodia (12 days/11 nights)

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

Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh 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 Literature Temple 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 and travel by cyclo through the bustling area of the Old Quarter around 1 hour. After that visit Ngoc Son Temple and attend a performance of Hanoi's Mua Roi Nuoc, literally 'puppets that dance on water'. This traditional form of entertainment dates back as far as the tenth century and originated in Northern Vietnam. Then, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8.00 – 8.30AM by shuttles bus and drive to Halong. 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 till the driver transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon on arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for check in and the rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, you will visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.
Then, you continue 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 back to hotel for relaxation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, heading out of the town, you travel by roads along rice field to My Tho (1,5 hours), one of Mekong Delta province. On arrival in My Tho, you embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here you have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. Then you return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda. Drop off at your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

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

Pick up from you hotel after breakfast, you will visit to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Then, visit the Killing Fields and the S21 prison. End your day with a boat trip as the sun sets over the capital. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Today you will take a morning flight to Siem Reap. Upon on Siem Reap airport, pick up and transfer to visit Angkor Thom’s famous South Gate where you will take an elephant ride to Bayon Temple which depicts intricate scenes of traditional Cambodian life. From the Bayon, continue on foot to the Baphuon, which recently re-opened to the public, where you will pass by the wooden Royal Palace. Then continue to the Terrace of the Elephants where a parade used to be held for the king. Transfer to hotel for check in and overnight in Siem Reap.

Pick up at your hotel and travel by Tuk-Tuk to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. Enjoy a guided tour around this huge structure and learn about the glories of the Kingdom of Angkor. 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.

The driver will transfer you from your hotel to the Siem Riep Int'l Airport to see you off on your journey back home. We are so thankful to you for traveling with MinMax Travel. End of your journey.