8 Days Vietnam – Cambodia
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES |
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi.
Let’s start our 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 (outside).
Later according to the tine left we can also view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will go around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake. Enjoy Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel
07:45 – 08:15 AM: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City.
12:30 – On arrival at the pier, you will board your Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by the professional and friendly crew.
13:00 – Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Silversea Cruise in very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you.
14:30 – Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.
15:30 – Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
16:30 – Kayaking & swimming
18:00 – Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.
19:00 – Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.
20:30 – The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat. Depending on the cruise, kayak will be included or not.
Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise
• 06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
• 07:45 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
• 09:00 – Back to Silversea Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
• 10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise.
• 11:00 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
Transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight to Danang.
Upon arrive in Danang, you will be pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel
8.00-8.30 AM Depart to Ba Na Hills along Nguyen Tat Thanh tourist route, the most beautiful sea route in Central Vietnam. See Thuan Phuoc suspension bridge (the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam), Thanh Binh beach, Red Beach from (where the French colonialists first landed in Da Nang).
Arrive at Ba Na – Suoi Mo cable car station. Board the cable car to DeBay station. See Mo stream with white foaming waterfalls, primeval forests and red-leaved trees.
Visit the Golden Bridge, visit Le Jardin area with French relics such as: Tinh Tam Garden, French horse-binding area, nearly 100-year-old pomelo tree, traces of ancient villas.
Visit Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda to admire the 27m-high statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, visit Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac.
Continue to Gare Debay take the 2nd cable line to the top of Ba Na.
Buffet lunch on Bana Hills
Conquering the top of Nui Chua – the roof of the city, taking pictures at the 1,487m high landmark. Enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang city and Da Nang Bay when hidden, sometimes under a sea of white clouds.
Leaving the top of Chua Mountain, follow the trail to visit the ancient villa ruins in the forest, the ruins of the outdoor Opera house, the Debay Suspension Bridge…
Tour guide takes the delegation to visit: The world’s third largest indoor amusement park called FANTASY PARK (Love wheel, SKIVER pilot, Fire race track, Tramcar crash, Haunted house, Mortar). Windmill, Spider-Man, Free- falling Tower…
After visiting, transfer back to Danang. Free time to shopping at Han market. Photo stop at Love Bridge, Dragon- Fish statue, Dragon Bridge & My Khe beach. Dinner at India Res. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel
8:30am Our guide & driver will pick you up for sightseeing at sightseeing at Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda and the statue of Guan Yin Buddha – the highest Guan Yin statue, Non-Nuoc Carving Stone Village. Lunch at India Res.
Afternoon: Then, we visit Cam Thanh coconut village. You will have chance to cruise basket boat here. After experiencing basket boat trip, you will enjoy coconut water. Then we go ahead for Hoi An. Arrive in Hoi An, walking to discovery Hoi An Ancient town with Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. We take a walking tour around visiting to the former merchants’ homes – Hoi An old town, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colorful riverside market. You also see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Dinner at India Res. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel.
Chum Reap Sour! And welcome to Siem Reap is the center of Angkor!
Start your first visit to Royal Residence & Royal Garden & the Copper Statue of Angkorian Warriors and the nearby of the Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine for pray luck. Then stop at Wat Bo, the oldest pagoda which contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana). Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit to Satcha Handicraft Center, a unique place with workshops built exclusively with Cambodian bamboo from Kampong Cham from traditional know-how with contemporary design inspired by Khmer ornaments host 50+ artisans and 15 different know-hows Carving, Weaving, Paining and lacquer.
Continue to Floating Village- Chong Kneas on Tonle Sap Lake, your tour guide will explain about Tonle Sap ecosystem and witness how life works in the floating community relying on aquatic resources.
Dinner and enjoy 01hour shopping at Angkor Night Market & stroll along Pub Street. Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In afternoon, visit to the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation until sunset view at Angkor Wat. In the evening, have dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.
Visitor Code of Conduct for Temple Visit:
Dress Code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing the bare shoulders are prohibited in scared places. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.
Smoking cigarettes inside the temple is prohibited.
The Bakan Tower (Central Tower) of Angkor Wat Temple always closes on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month). You cannot climb up the tower
Breakfast at hotel.
Chum Reap Lear! Free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight with sweet memory.
HOTEL INFO
Catalogue | City | Hotel name |
3* | Hanoi | A25/ First Eden/ Moon View/ Mon Regency hotel |
Halong cruise | Calypso cruise/ La Pandora cruise/Verdure Lotus/ Le Journey | |
Da Nang | Golden Sea/ Lavencos/ Palazzo/ Grand Jeep/ TST hotel | |
Siem Reap | City River hotel | |
4* | Hanoi | Thang Long Opera hotel/ The Q/ Flower Garden/ Muong Thanh |
Halong cruise | Calypso cruise/ La Pandora cruise/Verdure Lotus/ Le Journey | |
Da Nang | Serene/ Grand Gold/ Cicilia/Eden Ocean view/Le Hoang beach… | |
Siem Reap | Somadevi Angkor resort & spa | |
5* | Hanoi | Grand Vista Hotel/Grand Peridot hotel/Apricot Hotel |
Halong cruise | La Regina Legend Cruise/ Doris/ Amanta cruise | |
Da Nang | Golden Bay/ Grand Tourane/ DLG | |
Siem Reap | Sokha Siem Reap resort & Convention Center |
INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
Included services:
• Accommodation based on twin, double, or triple sharing room
• Meals as specified in the itinerary at Indian Restaurant
• Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
• Experienced English-speaking guide during route
• Entrance fees for all visits
• Mineral water is available as complementary (2 bottle/pax/day)
• 1 night on Halong cruise
• Bamboo boat trip at Cam Thanh & My Tho
• Cyclo trip in Hanoi
• Water puppet show
• Cable car to Bana Hills
• 1 international buffet lunch on Bana Hills
• Tips for guide & drivers
Excluded services:
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Compulsory Tipping for Guides and Drivers
• Evisa/Visa on arrival (40 USD/pax)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Christmas, and New year’s Eve
COST
Catalogue | 2pax | 3-4pax | 5-6pax | 7-9pax | 10- 14pax | 15 pax | 20 pax | 25 pax | Single Sup |
3* | 1,171 | 1,027 | 812 | 772 | 714 | 677 | 648 | 621 | 225 |
4* | 1,219 | 1,041 | 824 | 782 | 725 | 691 | 656 | 633 | 289 |
5* | 1,407 | 1,266 | 1,046 | 1,009 | 952 | 933 | 894 | 876 | 485 |
COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY:
• Group from 2–5 pax: Minimum USD 5 per pax per day
• Group from 6–10 pax: Minimum USD 4 pax/day
• Group from 11 pax & above: Minimum USD 3 pax/day
EASY CANCELLATION
Cancellation of land tour
The Visa approval letter will be charged 100%, with no refund
Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
Any cancellation between 29 and 21 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation between 20 and 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation less than 15 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
All cancellation must be made in writing
CHILDREN POLICY:
• A child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (2) adults without an extra bed: Free of charge (no meal is provided)
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 11 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 11 years old and older: 100% of adult cost
NOTES:
Vehicle use and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00 to 06:00 or from 08:00 to 6:30. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
Dinner time is 2.5 hours, from 07:00 to 09:30 p.m., including pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
If you need more time for dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the program; clients will have to manage themselves, and there is no guide or vehicle/driver escort for meals.
Your understanding and punctuality are really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.
above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Odd flight times may attract transfers surcharges.
Remark:
*** Blackout dates (Public Holidays):
+ Lunar New Year: 22 Jan – 30 Jan
+ Independent Day: Apr 28 – 30
+ Labor Day: May 1–2
+ National Day: Sep 1 – 3
+ Christmas: Dec 24 – 26
+ New Year: Dec 27 – Jan 3
+ Surcharge for Public Holidays: please contact for details