Vietnam Cambodia 8N/9D ( 1N Hanoi, 1N Ha Long Cruise, 3N Saigon, 3N Siem Reap )

DAY 1 : HANOI ARRIVAL - HANOI CITY TOUR

On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel by our local  representative. After you will start city

tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square

in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Later

have an overall view of the capital by a "cyclo" visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc

Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the "Sword" Lake). Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

 Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hein Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life

music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at

your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

DAY 2 : HANOI - HALONG - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD

Proceed to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage  as designated by UNESCO in 1994.

The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are

busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in  Halong, we'll take a big boat

to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending-dragon" bay, created by thousands odd-

shaped limestone  rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the  Surprising

Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and  approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close

distance. Back to the boat for dinner  late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own

leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.  Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you

choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.

DAY 3 : HALONG - HANOI - SAIGON - EVENING FLIGHT

Today you will visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in  Halong with absolutely tranquil

landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf  of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that

have been named  like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock.  Arrive at Halong

Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi, then you'll transfer to the  airport for a flight to Saigon. arrive at the airport

then transfer to hotel.  Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

DAY 4 : SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON

Proceed to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local  products like coconut candy, rice paper, .

Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live

 along the banks. Westop at one of 4 island in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the  fresh tropical fruits served in the

heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that you will

embark on  the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local

factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the  local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course

you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. After that enjoy the horsecart

 trip through the tranquil road of the village. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your

lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong  River with the Elephant Ear fish. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with

stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian,

and French culture. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon

DAY 5 : SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS - SAIGON

This Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground

lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and  inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its

 peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it

remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some

dozens of m on the  tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon. Afternoon, we

 start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand

building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post

Office and the  Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city's major landmarks. Have a

walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside).

From here, walking to  Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbol of Saigon to experience the  daily life of

the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods there. Dinner at local restaurants at your own arrangement.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

DAY 6 : SAIGON - SIEM REAP BY NOON FLIGHT

Today you'll be transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a midday flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, welcome by tour

guide in Siem Reap, transfer to hotel for checkingin, then you pay a visit to West Baray Big Pond, a "baray" is a

water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people Dinner not include. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 7 : SIEM REAP - FULL DAY ANGKOR TOUR

Today you will 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 asomewhat 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 nagas, demons

and other mythological beings. Last you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human

 genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries. Lunch at your own cost. Afternoon visit

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. Have funny time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market by your own. Overnight at the hotel in

Siem Reap.

DAY 8 : SIEM REAP - FULL DAY ANGKOR TOUR

Today you will visit Small Circuit including: visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius

and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Prasat Kravan was originally constructed by

 noblemen rather thana king. Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However,

there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments. Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King's bathing pond,

where he  washed with his many concubines each day. Takeo - King Suryavarman I  commissioned this temple in

the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid

on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva. Thommanon - small attractivetemple in very good condition, built at the same

time as Angkor Wat. Chau Say Tevoda built during the second  quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon,

it was dedicated to Shiva  and Vishnu.Afternoon overland trip to visit the highlights of the Grand Circuit including:

 Preah Khan - meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayavarman VII and is famous for its

immensely long cruciform corridors and  delicate carvings. Neak Pean - This temple is a delicate highlight of Khmer

art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of the heavens on earth. Ta Som was a small

classic Bayon style monastic complex consisting of  a relatively flat enclosure. East Mbon was built in the 10th

Century by  Rajendravarman; this temple was situated on a small island in the middle of the  Oriental, or Eastern,

Baray. Last visit Pre Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and view lovely sunset there. Overnight

at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 9 : DEPART SIEM REAP

This morning you will be transfer to airport for your flight back home or your next destination.On the way if there is

time we will visit Puok, the real and original place of the Artisans d'Angkor silk, where you will see the full process of

silk  producing, from the silk worms munch on the Mulberry leaves to spin their  cocoons which used to make silk

warp. You of course will see the weaving work  and purchase the high quality silk products as a beautiful Cambodia

souvenir.

                                                                Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!