Fantastic Cambodia And Vietnam Trip in 12 days

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• Once arrive, you will meet our driver to transfer to the hotel to check-in. Siem Reap is an area located in the northwest part of Cambodia. Once the seat of power for the great Khmer Empire, this location is home to the most ornate temples and as such is the most popular tourist site for those taking a tour of Cambodia. The balance of the day will be free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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• In the morning, our tour guide and driver will come to pick you up to transfer to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire.
• We begin to visit Bayon Temple with many other relics which offer a great chance to observe ancient sculptures.
• Continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium and the statue that was originally thought to be the leper king is now believed to be Yama, the god of death.
• Afterward, we will pay a visit to the Terrace of Elephants with 300 meters long through the core of Angkor Thom.
• Then, visit Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.
• We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat – the most famous and largest temple complex in Cambodia and in the world as well. The complex is considered the architectural masterpiece thanks to its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief, and sculpture.
• Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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• Discover the holy grounds of Phnom Kulen, with its waterfall, giant reclining Buddha, and river-bed carvings. We begin the tour by venturing the beaten path, followed by an awe inspiring drive up the mountain, where we will explore the abundant greenery and Kulen Waterfall, Kulen Mountain.
• Take a dip if you like, or just sit back and watch the locals enjoy their sacred land. Make your way up to the River of a Thousand Lingas, a beautiful river with sophisticated carvings covering its floor. Get a blessing the Cambodian way with Holy Water from this sacred river.
• Hike up to the peak of the mountain to see the beautiful Pagoda and its world-famous Reclining Buddha at rest. Around 3 p.m., relax for a comfortable air-conditioned ride back to the city. Drop off at hotel.

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• At a good time in the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel (without guide) to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Welcome on arrival and transferred to the hotel in the city center for check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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• 08:15 – 08:30 AM: Meet your tour guide at your suggested places around Hanoi Old Quarter including:
  • Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake.
  • Ho Chi Minh complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; his house-on-stilt and One pillar pagoda – modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
  • Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 dedicating to Confucius, sages, and scholars. It was also the first university of Viet Nam once.
• 12:30 PM: Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter. In the afternoon, spend time exploring:
  • The traditional ceramics village of Bat Trang. Visit showrooms and see how they model the products.
  • Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao – General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.
• 03:30 PM: Drop you off at your hotel.
• Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

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• 07:45 – 08:15 AM: Picked up from your hotel and we will depart to Ninh Binh city.
• 10:00 AM: Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – the ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga, who was married first to Dinh Tien Hoang and then to Le Dai Hanh.
• 11:00 AM: We will move into Trang An Grottoes (the Wolrd Natural Heritage site). Enjoy 2 hour on rowing boat to trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on land of Ninh Binh. Next visit, our tour guide will show you the Kong: Skull Island filming location the aboriginal village (Skull Island Village)
• Get back to the Wharf and enjoy the lunch at local restaurant.
• 02:00 PM: Cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda – a series of atmospheric caves filled with ancient shrines. The pagoda surrounded by many limestone mountains was very ancient and famous.
• 03:45 PM: Get back to private car bus and return to Hanoi
• 06:00 PM: Drop off at your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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• at 08:30AM, After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by private car and guide to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.
• From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

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• After breakfast, enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board – around 11:30 AM, transfer back to Hanoi. Our driver will pick you up to transfer to the airport to take your domestic flight to Danang.
• Once arrival in Danang, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An to check in. Dinner on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.

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• 07:30 AM: Being picked up at hotel in Hoi An. Transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge…
• Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.
• In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours). Or discover Ba Na hills on your own.
• 03:00 PM: Back to the cable car. Then, you will be transferred back to Hoi An. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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• 07:30: Pick you up at Hoi An and depart to Hue city (about 102 km to the North of Da Nang).
• On the way, the car will stop to visit some beautiful attraction such as: Hai Van pass – is an approximately 21 km long mountain pass on National Route 1A in Vietnam. It is the natural border of Thua Thien – Hue Province and Danang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.
• And sightseeing Lang Co beach – With more than 10 km long white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.
• 10:30: You will visit the Khai Dinh tomb, the tomb had elements of eastern art mixed with western designs.
• 12:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.
• 13:00: You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa palace, Nine Dynastic Urns and visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
• 15:30: Driver & Tour guide will transfer you to tour hotel
• 17:30 – 18:00: Reach hotel, overnight at hotel.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation: Hotels arranged by clients
• Meals: Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

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• Enjoy your free day to relax and explore the ancient city of Hoi An.

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• Enjoy the very last moment at the mesmerizing city before you are taken to the airport for the flight back home (without tour guide).