VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 14D13N 2015 GBSPK001 Ver05.150112 DAY ITINERARY Day 1 Ha Noi - Arrival Day 2 Ha Noi Ha Long Bay (BLD) by minivan 4hours Day 3 Ha Long Bay Ha Noi (BL) by minivan 4 hours Day 4 Ha Noi City Tour Da Nang (B) by flight 01 hour Day 5 Da Nang My Son Sanctuary (B) Day 6 Da Nang - Hoi An - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing Hoi An City Tour (B) Day 7 Hoi An - Foodie Tour (BL) Day 8 Hoi An Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City (B) by flight 01 hour Day 9 Mekong Delta Cai Be floating market, Vinh Long Town (BL) by minivan 2 hours Day 10 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Dinner at Local House Homestay (BLD) Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City Siem Reap (B) by bus 13 hours Day 12 Siem Reap Floating Village in the afternoon (B) Day 13 Siem Reap Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat Angkor Thom) (BL) Day 14 Siem Reap Departure (B) 32 Tien Giang St., Tan Binh Dist., HCMC l Tel: +84-8-3547 0787 l Fax: +84-8-3547 0788 09 Phan Chu Trinh St., Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province l Tel: +84-510-391 9293 l Fax: +84-510-391 9779 l www.hoianexpress.com.vn
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Day 1 Ha Noi - Arrival Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in. Overnight in Ha Noi. 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL Deluxe 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL Deluxe 3* option: FLOWER HOTEL Superior Day 2 Ha Noi Ha Long Bay (BLD) by minivan 4 hours The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay within 4 hours, going through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town, embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. This exciting cruise will provide a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way, anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight on the Junk Cruise. 5* option: BHAYA CLASSIC Deluxe 4* option: EMOTION CRUISE Deluxe 3* option: MAJESTIC CRUISE Deluxe Day 3 Ha Long Bay Ha Noi (BL) by minivan 4 hours After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi. 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL Deluxe 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL Deluxe 3* option: FLOWER HOTEL Superior Day 4 Ha Noi City Tour Da Nang (B) by flight 01 hour In the morning, drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where The Late President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnams Independence on 2 September 1945, Ho Chi Minh s Mausoleum and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, the must-see monument in Hanoi - It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda, built in the early 11th century in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, all construction supported by only one pillar, resembling a Buddhist lotus. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple. Note: Ho Chi Minh s Mausoleum closed on Monday & Friday and from 5 th September to 5 th November for annual maintenance. Transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Check in the hotel in Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang. 5* option: FURAMA RESORT DA NANG Garden Superior 4* option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG Superior 3* option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL - Superior
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Day 5 Da Nang My Son Sanctuary (B) After breakfast, a visit to the My Son Sanctuary is an experience that should not be missed while visiting the beautiful city of Hoi An. With us as your tour guide, enjoy a half-day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. During a time spanning from the 4 th to 8 th centuries, when Tra Kieu (then known as Simhapura) served as the political capital of Champa, My Son was the site of the most important Cham intellectuals and a religious centre. It is also believed that this site could have been used as a place of burial for Cham monarchs. My Son is considered to be Cham s counterpart to the grand cities of South-East Asia s other Indian influenced civilizations: Angkor (Cambodia), Bagan (Myanmar), Ayuthaya (Thailand), and Borobudur (Java). Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Da Nang. 5* option: FURAMA RESORT DA NANG Garden Superior 4* option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG Superior 3* option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL - Superior Day 6 Da Nang - Hoi An - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing Hoi An City Tour (B) 12:00 Checkout.TransfertoHoiAnandcontactAnnTailorat09PhanChu Trinh Street, Hoi An Town to have a free tailor-made item of clothing. In the afternoon, exploring Hoi An on foot is one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. While walking around Hoi An, exploring the small yet beautiful town, tourists (even frequent visitors) find that it is a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere combines elements of Vietnam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time. The tour includes visits to Hoi An s Museum, many of the town s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, a handicraft workshop, and of course the Japanese Covered Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An. 5* option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT Deluxe Garden View 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT & RESIDENCES Deluxe 3* option: SEA & SAND HOTEL Deluxe Day 7 Hoi An - Foodie Tour (BL) Discover Hoi An s countryside and its local foods by motorbike or bicycle. We will start our tour by going through the countryside vegetables village and stop to enjoy a bowl of Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a traditional Hoi An specialty composed of local noodles, pork, fresh vegetables and rice paper. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well. You will have time to visit and try to make special cakes (white roses) at a local family, and have the opportunity to enjoy them. Before the end of the tour, we will go to Cam Nam to enjoy the Yin and Yang food. This tour is definitely it aninteresting ti journey. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An. 5* option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT Deluxe Garden View 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT & RESIDENCES Deluxe 3* option: SEA & SAND HOTEL Deluxe
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Day 8 Hoi An Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City (B) by flight 01 hour Check out and transfer to Da Nang for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 5* option: HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY Deluxe 4* option: VISSAI SAIGON HOTEL Deluxe 3* option: COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL - Superior Day 9 Mekong Delta Cai Be floating market, Vinh Long Town (BL) minivan 2 hours by Pick up at the hotel for the tour. After a ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, we enjoy a cruise to visit the Cai Be Floating Market where you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and commodities. Then, you discover the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet and learn the secrets of their bonsai gardening and sample local products. We then continue to Vinh Long Town crossing the My Thuan Suspension Bridge. Experience a traditional lunch meal at a local home. After lunch, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 5* option: HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY Deluxe 4* option: VISSAI SAIGON HOTEL Deluxe 3* option: COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL - Superior Day 10 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Dinner at Local House Homestay (BLD) After breakfast, check out. The guide will pick up at the hotel and start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 200 km. Cu Chi became legendary during the 1960's in playing a vital role in the Vietnam War by allowing Viet Cong (communist guerillas) to control large rural areas, just 30 to 40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City. After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, we will visit some famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City such as: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, andthien Hau Pagoda in China Town. Then, going to a locall house to relax and enjoy a dinner. Overnight at a local house in Ho Chi Minh City which is clean and comfortable. HOMESTAY Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City Siem Reap (B) by bus 13 hours Enjoy breakfast with the local family and leave for the bus station to go to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. 5* option: LE MÉRIDIEN ANGKOR Superior 4* option: ROYAL CROWN HOTEL & SPA Deluxe 3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL Superior Day 12 Siem Reap Floating Village in the afternoon (B) Free at leisure in the morning. In the afternoon, visit one of Siem Reap s authentic floating villages. Located on the north-western tip of the Tonle Sap, Me Chhrey village allows for an authentic floating village experience. The small village is home to families who unlike other floating communities still live in wooden house boats. The village moves throughout the year, depending on the water levels of the lake. At the end of the dry season when the lake s water levels are at its lowest, the villagers move closer to shore and live primarily from agricultural activities on land.
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA By visiting a local home you get a better understanding of life on the lake and your guide would be more than happy to translate your questions to your hosts. Return to the port and visit the Silk Farm of Artisans d Angkor, locateda 15 minute drive away. Here people with underprivileged backgrounds are given an opportunity to improve their livelihoods by reviving the ancient crafts of making art and producing silk. A local representative accompanies you and walks you through the farm and explains all the steps necessary to produce quality silk. Return to town for a free evening. Overnight in Siem Reap. 5* option: LE MÉRIDIEN ANGKOR Superior 4* option: ROYAL CROWN HOTEL & SPA Deluxe 3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL Superior Day 13 Siem Reap Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat Angkor Thom) (BL) We spend a full day to visit the well-known Temples of Angkor Archeological Park. Wake up early at 05:00 am to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm by a Tuk Tuk. Then back to hotel for breakfast and continue the tour to visit: - Southern Gate of Angkor Thom - Bayon, late 12 th century - Baphuon, middle of 11 th century - Phimeanakas, early 11 th century - Northern & Southern Khleang, beginning 11 th century - Terrace of the Elephants, end of 12 th century - Terrace of Leper King, end of 12 th century - Angkor Wat, first half of 12 th century - TaProhm, early 13 th century; Overnight in Siem Reap. 5* option: LE MÉRIDIEN ANGKOR Superior 4* option: ROYAL CROWN HOTEL & SPA Deluxe 3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL Superior Day 14 Siem Reap Departure (B) Check out, then transfer to the airport for departure flight. END SERVICE.
INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS - QUOTATION Inclusions Pre-approval for visa upon arrival for visa to Vietnam Hotel pick-up and return by new air-condition minivan Accommodations (twin/double/triple share), check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00 All entrance fees Boat trip in Ha Long, in Mekong delta and Floating Village in Siem Reap Mineral water Meals specific in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Stationed English speaking tour guides Travel insurance Bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh City Siem Reap) 13 hours, air-conditioned, modern, spacious, comfortable 40 seats buses, with tinted window glass, curtains, on-board toilet. Option of exchange bus ride to flight is available at extra AUD 200pp Domestic Flight ticket in Vietnam (Ha Noi Da Nang, Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage Child 0 5 years old: 10%, 6 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents, maximum 2 children), 100% of adult price if request separate bed Join in a group tour of maximum 10 persons. Exclusions Visa to Cambodia USD30 (paid at the border) Visa stamp fee USD45 (paid to the Visa office at Noi Bai Airport) Tips and gratuities Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc. All International air tickets from/to Australia All others services not mentioned in inclusion Hotel standard Price per person (twin/double/triple share) Price per person (single room) 5* AUD3,395 AUD5,095 4* AUD2,550 AUD2,995 3* AUD1,650 AUD2,195
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FLEXIBLE BOOKING For daily tours in HCMC or in Hoi An, guests can request to exchange one full day for other full day tour or 2 half day tours without surcharge. Other daily tours can be added to the program with 20% discount. Ho Chi Minh City tours Half day tours SSG0002 Explore Ho Chi Minh City Exploring the biggest & busiest city SSG0024 Explore Cho Lon Discovering China Town by cyclo SSG0029 Ho Chi Minh City tour Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City SSG0003 Cu Chi Tunnels Experiencing Vietnam war SSG0035 Home cooking class SSG0041 Motorbike tour Ho Chi Minh City adventure Moto tour Full day tours (with lunch) SSG0012 Ho Chi Minh City tour Historical Discovery (Depart daily except Monday) SSG0037 Have fun in Vietnam SSG0004 Historical excursion Cu Chi tunnels & Cao Dai temple SSG0015 Historical excursion Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City tour SMK0001 Mekong Delta My Tho Ben Tre coconut village SMK0002 Mekong Delta Cai Be floating market Vinh Long town SSG0020 Temple & Mountain excursion Cao Dai temple Black Lady Mountain SVT0002 Historical excursion Long Tan battlefield SSG0028 Monkey island excursion Exploring world biosphere reverse SMK0010 Mekong Delta Cai Be floating market Ben Tre Lach market Hoi An/Da Nang tours Half-day tours CHA0001 CHA0004 CHA0002 CHA0006 CHA0035 CHA0036 CHA0043 CHA0027 CHA0049 Hoi An City tour Hoi An and lantern making discoveries My Son Sanctuary Hoi An boat trip to traditional villages Marble Mountain Bicycle tour Foodie tour Village adventure by motorbike Country side portrait by sidecar Full-day tours (with lunch) CHA0003 My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An City tour CHA0031 Bicycle tour CHA0034 Handmade villages tour CHA0011 Hue, the imperial city CHA0010 Da Nang discovery CHA0009 Cham island CHA0017 Hoi An City tour and Marble Mountain CHA0036 My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountain CHA0053 Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach