Day 1 Welcome to Siem Reap
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or on requests.
Meals: D
Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (5 star)
Welcome to Siem Reap! Upon arrival, meet up with the tour guide at Siem Reap International Airport. Then, your will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat
Meals: B / L /D
Hotel: Phum Baitang Resort (5 star)
Today, begin your exploration of the remains of Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Angkor served as the seat of the empire.
In the morning, tour the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. First on the agenda is Ta Prohm. Huge silk-cotton trees and strangler figs grow over, around, and through the ancient stone blocks. The temple would make you feel as if you are in an adventure movie set.
Then, visit Banteay Kdei, a kind of smaller version of Ta Prohm. Continue to Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple and Bayon Temple. Bayon sets itself apart with its 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed. With winding tunnels, chambers, and climbs, Bayon offers many exciting moments to keep your camera busy.
In the afternoon, head to visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Angkor Wat possesses some of the longest and most intricate stone carvings. Spend the afternoon fully exploring the passages, levels, and chambers that once housed many treasures of the flourishing kingdom.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3 Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Phum Baitang Resort (5 star)
In the morning, head towards the deep jungle to visit Banteay Srei. The temple is carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day.
After lunch, take a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake - Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Then, tour Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4 Flight to Phnom Penh, Half Day City Tour
Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Raffles Hotel Le Royal (5 star)
Enjoy the morning at leisure until transfer to airport for onward flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival Phnom Penh, you will meet your local guide at the airport then transfer to hotel. Check in the hotel and have a short rest.
In the afternoon, visit the Silver Pagoda which is decorated with about 5000 silver tiles on the floor and the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives. After that, tour the National Museum where you can see a large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 5 Flight to Saigon
Flight: International flight on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: The Reverie Saigon (5 star)
Today, your will depart from Phnom Penh and continue your Indochina tour to Vietnam for the unique culture and stunning natural beauty.
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer to airport for onward flight. Upon arrival Saigon, you will meet your local guide in Saigon and escort you to the hotel.
The remainder of the day at leisure.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner on the cruise ship sails along the Saigon River where you will enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 6 Saigon Tour
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: The Reverie Saigon (5 star)
Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks.
Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia.
Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war.
The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market.
Finish today's journey with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7 Mekong Delta Discovery: My Tho | Flight to Danang
Flight: Domestic flight will be on INT's arrangement and include in Quotation
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An (5 star)
This morning, transfer to remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam".
Firstly, head to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens overflowing with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools, and tombs, and ornate gates that provide entry.
Continue on a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages.
After lunch, visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island or explore the island on foot (the island is flat and relatively small). In the end, return to Saigon for your flight this evening to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to Hoi An for hotel check-in.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8 Full Day My Son Heritage, Hoi An Ancient Town
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An (5 star)
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.
In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses.
Later, take a boat trip along the Huai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 Relax on Beach
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An (5 star)
Hoian is also famous for its beautiful sandy beach. Today, you will just enjoy sunshine and the beach.
If you want some fun activities today, we highly recommend you to join a fishing tour to experience being a local fishman, or go diving in Cham Island.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 Flight to Hanoi
Flight: Domestic flight will be on INT's arrangement and include in Quotation
Meal: B / L / D
Hotel: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (5 star)
Enjoy the morning free on your own to be relax. In the afternoon, fly to Hanoi.
Upon you arrive in Hanoi, your guide will pick you up from the airport and escort you to your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11 Hanoi City Tour
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (5 star)
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about.
Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969.
The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi.
Optional:
Later afternoon, you can watch a Water Puppet Show for one hour. It is a unique traditional performance of Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 12 Farewell from Hanoi
Flight: International flight include and arranged by Indochina Tour or upon request
Meal: B
Today, your guide will transfer you to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
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