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The Heritage Trails

This trip is especially designed for travellers who wish to discover the natural and cultural treasures of both Vietnam and Cambodia. You travel from north Vietnam to the South and fly to Cambodia to discover the majestic Angkor Wat temple complex.
An amazing itinerary full of true highlights, combined with the international standard of accommodation and transport.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi ( D)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Hanoi is one of Asia's most charming cities, with romantic boulevards and colonial houses. The rest of the day is free for exploration. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B).

Full day is reserved for the visit of Hanoi - capital of Vietnam. In the morning, you will visit mausoleum Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday and Friday), and One Pilar Pagoda. Also the Temple of Literature "the first university in Vietnam", founded in 1076, the Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest of the country and the Quan Thanh Temple, founded between 1010 – 1225 are on the program. In the afternoon, we visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Monday), featuring a wonderful collection of art and objects from throughout the country and different tribes. Then, we make a cyclo tour (1h) through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visit of Ngoc Son temple and Hoan Kiem lake. In the evening you can enjoy a performance of the traditional Water Puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (B).

After breakfast we drive to Ninh Binh. Visit Phat Diem cathedral, harmonious coordination between pagoda’s and temple's architecture. Transfer to Van Long, referred as 'the Halong Bay on land’. Take sampan boat to visit Van Long conservation tourist area. You have a good chance to see how local people fishing, discover the spectacular rice-field. In the afternoon, we take special trip to visit sorrounding villages by ox-cart cart. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Halong bay (B,L,D).

Departure to Halong Bay via Thai Binh and Nam Dinh. Arrive in Bai Chay around noon. We embark our traditional wooden junk to discover this spectacular site. Halong Bay is a natural wonder, with numerous islands and lime-stones rising from the emerald water. Fresh seafood lunches and dinners are prepared by our cooks and served on board. Overnight on the junk.

Day 5: Ha Long - Hanoi - Flight to Hue (B,L).

We visit the floating fishermen's village and continue to visit Ha Long Bay with numerous islands. Around noon, about 11h30, return to the port where we disembark and drive back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Transfer direct to Hanoi airport for the flight to the ancient capital of Hue in the evening. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Visit Hue 'the city of peace and poetry'(B).

In the morning, you will visit Hue and the surprise landscape. Take boat trip along the side of the Perfume River until the famous Thien Mu Pagoda. After that coach trip to visit the Royal Tomb of Emperor Ming Mang. In the afternoon, visit the Citadel and the Royal Tomb of emperor Tu Duc founded between 1864-1867 by three thousands soldiers and worker. If the time permits, visit of Tu Hieu Pagoda. Overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B)

In the morning we start one of most beautiful roads in Vietnam, the Mandarin Road, to Hoi An. We pass the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass, a mountainous highway offering splendid views over the South China Sea. We visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang, exposing antique artifacts of the former Cham Kingdom, before arrive to Hoi An. Free time for refresh your health. Overnight in hotel.

Day 8: Hoi An (B,L).

In Hoi An, we arrive visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese's street, Phung Hung's house, market and ancient port. Finally, we visit Phuc Thanh's pagoda - the oldest pagoda of Hoi An (1454), built by Chinese bonze. Continue to visit Tra Que' village by bicycle (5 km - 15 minutes from Hoi An). Tra Que is famous for its aromatic herbs, mint and basil at the head. The sheets, which prove smaller than usually, are equipped with a particular flavor. You have chance to discover the life of the farmers while initiating with their techniques. Lunch at local house. Return to Hoi An in the afternoon. Free time for visit of old towns in Hoi An. Ovetnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An – Danang – Nha Trang (B).

Free time until the transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Nha Trang. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Free time for relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Islands & Snorkerling Tours in Nha Trang (B,L).

Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Stay at hotel.

Day 11: Nha Trang - Dalat (B).

Today we leave the coastal area and joint the Central Highlands. Da Lat was founded as a hill station to enable the colonials to escape the heat of Sai Gon. The city is set around a lake and surrounded by forests, waterfalls and rolling countryside. We will visit the city with flower's market, station and villas of Emperor Bao Dai. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 12: Dalat - Saigon (B).

In the morning, departure to Saigon in passing through numerous coffee and rubber trees plantations. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh city in the afternoon. During a city tour you will visit the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Ben Thanh's market, passing the Saigon's river, old streets, Ton Duc Thang and Nguyen Hue avenue. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 13: Saigon – Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B,L).

In the morning, departure to Cai Be (140km - 2.5 hours). Embark our private boat to visit the Mekong Delta until Vinh Long. Discover the charm of the Mekong Delta visiting the floating market of Cai Be and taste fresh tropical fruits. Lunch at a local house with their specialty «Elephant ear fish». Then, continue to Can Tho on route. Arrival in late afternoon. Check in at the hotel and overnight in Can Tho.

Day 14: Can Tho – Saigon (B).

In the early morning, visit of floating market of Cai Rang, the biggest market floating in Mekong Delta. By rowboat we explore the canals, by passing locals rowing up and down to the market. After the market, we visit the Binh Thuy temple and Khmer pagoda. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Saigon. Overnight in hotel.

Day 15: Saigon - Siem Reap (B).

Free time until the transfer to Saigon airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Relax at your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 16: Siem Riep ( B ).

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple complex, Terrace of Elephant and Leper King, Phimean Akas. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Angkor Wat Temple the wonder of the world and in the evening enjoy watching sunset over the Bakheng Hill. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Siem Riep ( B ).

In the morning, transfer to Banteay Srey Temple, also known as the Pink Temple. Return to city, visit of Sras Srang, Banteay Kdei. In the afternoon, visit Rolous Group: Bakong, Lo Lei and Preah Ko Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18: Siem Riep – Saigon ( B ).

After breakfast at hotel, morning time transfer to do the boat trip along Tonle Sap Great Lake for floating village view and school. Free time at own leisure till the time transfer out for the return flight to Saigon. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19: Saigon departure ( B ).
Free time until your transfer to the airport for your home or next destination. Check out time: 12h00. End of our services.

Tour Class

All prices are valid through 30 September 2009

Surcharge

[A]

Tour price in USD net per person in group of

If required

Hotel Categories

1

2

3-5

6-9

10-12

13-15

Single

Budget = 2*

2961

1721

1438

1066

982

920

+ 276

Standard=3*

3163

1826

1543

1170

1087

1024

+ 375

Superior =4*

3659

2085

1802

1419

1336

1274

+ 595

Deluxe=5*

4929

2752

2469

2033

1953

1892

+ 1195

*** Note: Surcharges for peak seasons, Christmas and New Year Holidays, lunar New Year Festival, extras for room, air tickets upgrades shall be applied.

Price inclusive:

-        Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast (twin sharing room)

-        Meals as stated in the program (B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)

-        Air-conditioned vehicles for all transportations

-        English or French speaking local guides

-        Boat trips as mentioned in the program

-        Entrance fees

-        Domestic airfare with tax: Hanoi - Hue// Danang - Nha Trang: 120 USD/pax/ticket

 

Price exclusive:

-        International air-tickets and airport departure tax

-        Vietnam Entry visa

-        Flight Saigon / Siem Reap / Saigon

-        Cambodia entry visa

-        Meals not mentioned in the program

-        Drinks, phone calls and all personal expenses

 

Hotels quoted in above packages or similar category:

Location

2 star

3 star

4 star

5 star

Ha Noi

Eden hotel, Lucky Star, Sun hotel

Vesna hotel, Kim Tuc hotel, Trade Union hotel

Flower hotel, Thang Loi hotel, Maison D’ Hanoi hotel

Melia hotel, Horison hotel, Sofitel Plaza hotel

Ninh Binh

 

Van Long resort

 

Van Long resort

 

Van Long resort

 

Van Long resort

Halong Junk

Minh Hai Junk

Hoa Binh Junk

Annam Junk

Huong Hai Junk

Hue

Hoang Tuan hotel**, Ngu Binh hotel**

Heritage hotel***, Queen hotel***

Green hotel****, Park View hotel****

Imperial hotel*****

Hoi An

Thanh Xuan hotel**

Thuy Duong hotel, Hoai Thanh, Thanh Binh

Glory hotel****, Phuoc An hotel****, Hoi An Pacific hotel****

Golden Sand Resort*****

Nha Trang

Vien Dong hotel

Hai Au hotel, Green hotel, Vien Dong hotel

Nha Trang Lodge, Saigon Yasaka

Sunrise Resort

Dalat

Huong Tra hotel**

Cam Do hotel*** or Empress hotel***

Ngoc Lan hotel**** or Sammy hotel****

Sofitel Palace Dalat hotel*****

Hochiminh

Thanh Long hotel, Le Le hotel

Elios hotel, Le Duy hotel, Soi Chancery

First hotel, Amara hotel

Movenpick hotel, Winsor hotel

Can Tho

Phuong Dong hotel

Ninh Kieu hotel

Golf 4 hotel

Victoria Resort Cantho

Siem Reap

Angkor Way

Monoreach Angkor

Empress Angkor

Sokha Angkor

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