Vietnam & Cambodia - from Hanoi to Angkor Temples

14 days - a classic tour of highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia gives you the best way to explore the region from the elegance of post colonial Hanoi to the awe inspiring Temples of Angkor - and everything in between including Halong Bay, the historical and cultural depth of Hoi An and Hue in central Vietnam, the bustling Saigon and Mekong Delta and the short border crossing adventure on boat. ...

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Danang - China Beach - Hoi An - Hue - Saigon - Tay Ninh & Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh - Angkor Temples

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Day 1 Hanoi
Upon arrive into Hanoi, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check in and tour briefing. If time permits we will take a short orientation tour of Hanoi. In the evening enjoy welcome cocktails at your hotel and dinner at one of Hanoi's superb Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (includes: Dinner)

Day 2 Hanoi
We explore Hanoi's charming French colonial boulevards, tour the ancient Temple of Literature, the amazing life of Ho Chi Minh visiting his mausoleum, the house on stilts and the museum. In the afternoon we explore Hanoi by cyclo, driving through the lively Old Quarter, a series of 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade their wares as they have done for centuries. Tour Hanoi's old house in Ma May street and then walking tour through Hang Be market and enjoy famed water puppet theatre. Overnight in Hanoi. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 3 Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Today we journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay. We spent the afternoon cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets made famous in the film Indochine and return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. (includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4 Danang - Hoi An - Hue
Flying to Danang on Vietnam's central coast, we visit the city's fascinating Cham Museum before traveling the short distance south to China Beach. Visit the Marble Mountain. It's then on to the quaint merchant town of Hoi An, where we walk cobblestone lanes visiting markets, historic houses and temples. Overnight in Hoian. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 5 Danang - Hoi An - Hue
This morning we take the coastal drive north crossing Hai Van Pass to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital. In Hue, travel by dragon boat along the serene Perfume River to revered Thien Mu Pagoda. See the impressive tomb of former Emperor Tu Duc and the ruins of the former royal residence, the Hue Citadel. Overnight in Hue. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 6 Hue - Saigon
Arrive Saigon after a short flight. We walk Saigon's wide and historic boulevards, visiting famous landmarks such as the site of Hotel de Ville, Continental Hotel, Notre Dame de Saigon, Presidential Palace and lively Chinatown. Overnight in Saigon. (includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 7 Saigon - Tay Ninh & Cu Chi
Today we travel to Tay Ninh to witness the bizarre Cao Dai Religion, and explore the amazing Communist guerilla tunnel system at Cu Chi. Overnight in Saigon. (includes: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8 Can Tho - Chau Doc
We travel deep into Mekong Delta, visiting Can Tho, the biggest city on Mekong, exploring the intricate waterways by sampan, local farm houses and fruit orchards. Overnight in can Tho. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 9 Can Tho - Chau Doc
The next morning after visiting Cai Rang floating market by boat, we travel further west to Chau Doc and walk up Sam Mountain for superb view over the delta and neighboring Cambodia. Overnight in Chau Doc. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 10 Chau Doc - Phnom Penh
Deaprting Chau Doc we travel by spped boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. The journey take us about 5 hours including procedure of crossing Vietnam-Cambodia border. We arrive Phnom Penh - Cambodia's capital. A brief city tour to see the city including Wat Phnom Don Penh and sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap River. Overnight in Phnompenh. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 11 Phnom Penh
Next day we tour the city including a visit to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the Khmer National Museum and the Tuol Sleng Museum with its disturbing account of Pol Pot's reign of terror. Overnight in Phnompenh. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 12 Temples of Angkor
This morning we fly to Siem Reap. Upon arrival we transfer to visit to The Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon complex, Phimean Akas temples, Elephants and Leper King Terraces. Back to check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Taprom, and World Wonder of Angkor Wat temple. Before sunset we climb the short distance to the temple of Phnom Bakheng for magnificent view of the temples of Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 13 Temples of Angkor
The next day we continue onto visit to Pre Rup, Mebon, Tasom, Neak Pean and Preah Khan Temples in the morning and then Thommanun, Chaosay Tevoda temple Spean Thma (ancient bridge), gate of death, terrace of Sras Srang and Prasat Kravan. This evening enjoy our farewell dinner at one of the superb Khmer restaurants. Overnight in Siem Reap. (includes: Breakfast)

Day 14 Departure
Your journey ends with your airport transfer. (includes: Breakfast)

Small Group Departure Dates & Price (2007)

Above dates for 2007 are pending. If you have a preferred travel dates, contact us and we will try to set the departure dates according to yours!

We also arrange private tour for this tour, please contact us to discuss your requirement.

Price Includes (The prices shown below are 'per person')

• All internal transport where specified (private transfer & domestic airtickets, airport tax within Vietnam)
• All airport/hotel transfers where specified (private transfer).
• Selections of superior/deluxe (generally 4 star) hotel accommodation (13 nights) in well furnished rooms with private facilities.
• Sightseeing tours including entrance fee by professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.

Price Does Not Include

• International flight.
• Airport tax: Cambodia: USD25/audult and USD13/child; Laos: USD10/person.
• Visa fee (please go to Visa Service for details).
• Travel Insurance.

Flights: Iinternational return flight are not included in the package. As a agent of many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain flights at competitive rate and in various class, such as BA, Singapore Airline, Vietnam Airline, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. Please ask for more details at the time of your booking.

Accommodation for this tour: Carefully selected 4 star hotels. For details of our hotel collection, please visit 'Accommodation' page .

Meals: We include all breakfast at hotel, some lunches and dinners on tour.

Other operation fact: This tour is suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness and mobility.

Magical Indochina is a specialist operator who arrange small group tours (maximum group size 15) made up of friends, families, and like-minded people of different ages and background. We aim to creat a special holiday for you to integrate important values of local culture, nature and people.

The itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of the flight available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day. Further places of interest may be visited during your stay, which will provide unique ethnic and cultural handcraft shopping opportunities. We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.