Vietnam & Cambodia 7N/8D ( 2N Hanoi, 1N Ha Long Cruise, 2N Saigon, 2N Siem Reap )

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE
Breakfast at hotel then check out. Morning, take the cruise’s shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf
of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the
Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their
farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise
to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped
limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or
kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the
cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at
your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East
Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the
islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet
has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or
Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier.
Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi by the cruise’s shuttle bus. Check in hotel. Your time at
leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – SAIGON – CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) to take a flight to Ho Chi
Minh City, also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam.
Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the down town. Check in your hotel (normal
check in time is 2pm).
Start city tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon.
Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese had struggled and fought
for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation and the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War.
The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, display in the museum are firm evidence of
war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation.
We then visit 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 Notre Dame Cathedral
(view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the
city’s major landmarks.
Late afternoon, visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of Saigon. Have shopping time there. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 5: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – FREE AFTERNOON
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they
played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including
numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals,
command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed,
you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and
heat inside. Return to Saigon.
Afternoon is your free time at leisure or own sightseeing/shopping arround the town. Overnight in HCMC.

DAY 6: SAIGON – SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLE
Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) to take a flight to Siem
Reap. Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the down town. Check in your hotel
(normal check in time is 2pm).
This afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia's ancient temple is one of the wonders of the
oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins
survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia's greatest civilization. It is a replica
of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. It is composed by the Mount Meru, surrounded by the
continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor
Wat's five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with
beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers and courtyards. Enjoy
sunset at Phnom Bakheng which rises almost 70 meters above the plain where the rest of the temples are
located, which gives a magnificent views of Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 7: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLE
After breakfast, we 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 a somewhat 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 nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a
wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries!
This afternoon, we overland to visit the highlights of the Grand Circuit including: Preah Khan - meaning The
Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayawarman 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
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Bayon style monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure. East Mebon 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. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 8: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no
guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.