In the morning, take a boat cruise on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb, the impressive tomb of Nguyen Emperors. After lunch at local restaurant, visit the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City . In the late afternoon, depart to Hoi An via Danang. Upon arrival Hoi An, check in hotel and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi an (B)

After breakfast, it is your free time to explore the old merchant town of Hoi An with Chinese Assembly Halls, beautiful Japanese-covered Bridge , narrow winding streets and ancestral family homes. Be tempted by its art galleries, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, lanterns, embroidery and tailor shops. You can spend your afternoon on the beach. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free morning on Cua Dai beach. In the afternoon, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city . Pick up and transfer to hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city .    

 Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi (B, L)

After breakfast, we venture beyond the city limits to the former Viet Cong stronghold at Cu Chi, where we explore this remarkable tunnel network. Return to Ho Chi Minh city at noon.

In the afternoon, free time to visit the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City with Notre Dame Cathedral and the former US Embassy and shopping at Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city .

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Can Tho (B, L, D)

After breakfast drive to My Tho the heart of the Mekong delta, famous for its vast rice fields and most beautiful landscapes. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda en route and stop by the bank of Tien Giang river. Take a boat trip on Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are being produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional music and song performance. A short ride on a horse carriage to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey-tea. Proceed by small sampan boat through the small canals and side-arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at the Turtle Island . Lunch at a local house with local specialties. Drive to Can Tho in the afternoon. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 10: Can Tho - Chau Doc (B, L)

In the morning, take a boat cruise to visit Cai rang floating market. The market is filled with small boats darting through the water as vendors buy and sell their wares. Cruise through small canals and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the Mekong Delta. After lunch at local restaurant, depart to Chau Doc to visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, Thoai Hau Ngoc tomb – Tay An pagoda. Shopping at Chau Doc market to buy local specialities. Lunch at the restaurant. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 11: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B, L)

After early breakfast, transfer to the habour for high speed boat to Phnom Penh.

Arrival Phnom Penh at noontime, our car and guide will pick you up at the habour then transfer to hotel for check in. Have lunch at local restaurant. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh .

Day 12: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B, L)  

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.  Siem Reap Town is small gateway to ruins of Angkor, it is 250 northwest of Phnom Penh and 15 km north of Tonle Sap lake. Arrival in the city of World Heritage , Angkor Wat!  Our car and guide will pick you up at the boat port, and then transfer to check in hotel. Then free in your leisure in the afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: Siem Reap Angkor Temple (B, L, D)

Morning, after breakfast at the hotel, visit the famous old palace, Angkor Thom within Angkor Thom are  Bayon – Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Phemean Akas, Terrace of Leper king.  Afterwards visit Taprom Temple .  Have lunch at local restaurant.  Afternoon, transfer to visit the amazing Angkor Wat then continue to see the sunset from the top of Bakheng hill.  Dinner at local restaurant with buffet and traditional Apsara Show & overnight in Siem Reap

Day 14: Siem Reap city - Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel then transfer to visit Chantier Ecole-Artisan d’angkor. Free tour of the classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists in the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry before transfer for departure lunch at local restaurant in the town. Visit the old market for last minutes shopping until transfer to the airport for flight off.

PRICE INCLUDES:     

• 12 nights at hotel accommodation in twin share room including tax and service charges
• Land transfer by air - conditioned vehicle for whole trip
• Twin shared cabin in Huong Hai deluxe junk.
• Boat trip in Mekong Delta and boat cruise on Perfume River in Hue
• High speech boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh 
• Entrance fees and sightseeing as specified
• All meals as indicated in program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner). Special food requirement could be arranged with prior notice from guest.
• English speaking guide.  
  

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Drinks and tips
• Airfares as indicated: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh city & Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
• Visa handling
• International air tickets
• Others not mentioned  

HOTELS FOR THIS TOUR