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Vietnam and Cambodia tours can satisfy the thirst of explorers. After your leisure in a great convenient city, a promising start to the far north of Vietnam where the off-beat locations are awaited for their real soulmates.
Travelers are in with a chance to savor the authentic life of ethnic minorities. Trekking, hiking, spectacular mountains, shark tooth peaks, canyons, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, valleys, and caves are well worth it for adventurers who are dreaming of an unaccustomed way of exploration. Back to Hanoi, the heart of culture in Vietnam, you will smoothly flow with a boat trip in inland heaven – Ninh Binh, and a cruise journey to one of seven new wonders of the world – Ha Long bay as a move bringing back to your real modern life. Vietnam and Cambodia Luxury tours finish!
Your Vietnam and Cambodia tours begin with your arrival in Hanoi. Your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation. Check into the hotel and have some rest after the flight.
You can take a walk around the neighborhood. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and product variety are splashed all over this area.
Overnight in Hanoi.
The luxury Vietnam and Cambodia tours begin to explore the Vietnam Capital- Hanoi which is the country’s cultural heart, bearing traces of centuries of changing dynasties. At 8:00 AM, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the key historic attraction of the city such as Hoan Kiem Lake; Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; Vietnam Museum of Ethnology the Hanoi Temple of Literature – a rare example of Vietnamese architecture back to the 11thCentury.
In the afternoon, immerse in the unique cultural experiences right in the heart of the Old Quarter enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before making a stroll around the charming Hanoi Old Quarter to explore the fantastic maze off the back street. Then walking to the busy streets of Nha Chung where every day is always busy with several food and vegetarians gathering for sales.
And stop at the old France House for a tea break and talk to him and discover more about the change in the local people, and life and listen to the story of a family in each period Step into the home of Mr. Liem, a passionate seventh-generation puppet maker, and performer. He is the creator of the mobile theater and new puppet designs. Visit his humble home and listen to his story to understand how his love for this traditional art grows. They have a private show in his small theatre and learn the basic techniques of using bamboo rods to move puppets through the water.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and you will start your trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi. The approximate travel time is one hour and 30 minutes.
Upon arrival visit Mr. Duoc’s house, where you will be welcomed with fresh honey tea and green lentils or lotus seeds made by his family. Imagine a Vietnam in the old time of war through the stories of Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and lived during that hard time. He is also a green tea expert, you will visit his tea plantation which is one of the largest in Ri village, and will join the locals in green tea processing. Afterward, have a Vietnamese cooking demonstration with another local host Mrs. Chin and then enjoy a home-cooked lunch in a lovely garden.
After lunch, you will wander around the village and mingle with local people. You will visit the local craftswoman who has been skilled at making conical hats from a very young age, and other workshops in the village to see how people there make tofu or shell the rice.
As you meander through the countryside you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way. Then join your guides for a cycling trip along the country roads. Observe traditional Vietnamese rural life as the local people work in the paddy fields. Along the way, watch out for a water buffalo plowing a paddy field while ducks swim across the lake. Stop at another host family for a foot bath prepared by the recipes of the Muong ethnic group and have a relaxing time. Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation. Then our driver will take you to Sapa. It takes a few hours to arrive at Sapa. During the journey, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of this road.
Overnight in Sapa.
Approximate travel time: 4.5 hours
The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind the mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight. Follow a small track and cross the Muong Hoa River and pass well-tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.
Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses, and some beautiful decorative patterns. We lunch at a home in the village.
After lunch, the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa.
Have breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy your last day in Sapa. Afterward, our driver will come to your accommodation and transfer you to the train station. Take a night train to Hanoi (Private Cabin ).
Overnight on the train.
Arrive in Hanoi around 4:00 – 4:30 am, you will be escorted to Lasiesta Hotel for check-in and breakfast and take a rest before heading to Halong Bay.
10h00: Pick up you at your hotel and depart to Hai Phong on the highway to Dinh Vu Port, Haiphong where we arrive at around 11h30. You can take special tea at the lounge with a warm welcome.
12h00: Transfer by tender to the Azalea Cruise Halong. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see the Cai Trap canal.
12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the Azalea Cruise Halong and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12h40: Azalea Cruise Halong boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise out of the sea impressively. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
15h00: We progress to the Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature.
You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.
17h30: Returning Azalea Cruise Halong boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19h30: Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, or watching a movie in the restaurant.
Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly (please see the massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program with Azalea Cruise in Halong Bay.
06h00: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast? Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
9h30: Return to Azalea Cruise Halong boat for check-out procedures.
10h00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h10: We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.
14h00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. Later, taking a flight to Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at your hotel. Today you have a chance to learn about local cuisine from the master in an exclusive cookery class with Hoi An chef Duc Tran – a local character, restaurateur, and all-around food legend.
At the forefront of Hoi An’s thriving, the innovative restaurant scene is several local chefs who have gained something of celebrity status. Perhaps foremost amongst this group is the charismatic Chef Duc Tran, proprietor, and head chef at several strong in town, including Mai Fish, Mango Mango, and the Mango Room. Duc’s restaurants are famed for their fabulous fusion of Vietnamese and international cuisine inspired by his worldwide travels and immersion in the Hoi An food scene.
For one of the most exclusive foodie experiences in Vietnam, let Chef Duc take you on a half-day culinary journey.
Pay a visit to Hoi An market to meet the vendors who supply him daily with some of the finest and freshest ingredients in Vietnam, before returning to the restaurant to craft them into mouth-watering and visually stunning creations.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Today our guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you on a cycling trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way.
After that, you will board the Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. After that take a paddleboat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Then have lunch, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Today you will have free time to explore Hoi An at your own pace, seeing what interests you. This ancient town is full of Japanese merchant houses and pagodas, temples, and antique warehouses. Or just lounge about in a laid-back riverside café on the bank of the Thu Bon River.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at the hotel and relaxing time before boarding a flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. The approximate flight time is one hour and 30 minutes. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s center. The rest of the time is at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Have breakfast at your hotel then at 7:45 am : Jeep driver and Tourguide will pick you up at your hotel and depart to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels
9:30AM: Arriving at Cu Chi tunnels and proceeding to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels, learn how Vietnam guerrilla ancient building, living and fighting in the tunnels before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels.
Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range.
12:00 pm: Leaving Cu Chi tunnels at noon and returning back to HCM city by Jeep
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, you will be greeted by an experienced English-speaking guide and professional driver to My Tho, the town that lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music performed by the local people, and visits the fruit plantation. Then you will take a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family workshops and honey-bee farm, and try some honey tea and coconut candies specialties.
Refuel yourself with a Vietnamese traditional meal and later pedal around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, then enjoy a cool breeze and relaxing time in a hammock.
Afterward, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. Mekong Delta is the last day tour in Vietnam and prepares for the next country Cambodia.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Today is the last day in Vietnam and head to Cambodia tours. Have breakfast at your hotel and our driver will pick you up at the airport. Take a flight to Phnom Penh.
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check-in.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
After visiting Vietnam, today is the first day of the Cambodia tour. Have breakfast then you visit the Royal Palace where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. Continue to visit the Silver Pagoda and the Wat Phnom Temple, built in 1373and one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Afternoon you have the drive to visit the historical crimes of the Khmer Rouge including the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) and the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek.
Enjoy your free time in the morning until transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap, one of the major tourist hubs in Cambodia and the gateway to the world-famous temples of Angkor. Warm welcome by your local guide for transfer to the hotel. Free time to relax, then your guide will see you again for a Tuk Tuk ride around the suburb of Siem Reap city followed by a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity, and safety.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Early wake up in the morning for a transfer to enjoy the sunrise over the Angkor Temple. Back to the hotel for breakfast then you continue to discover the Angkor Wat, a temple complex built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city.
After breakfast at the hotel, you continue to explore the ruins including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Preah Khan temple. In the afternoon you explore the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by fig and silk-cotton trees that puncture the roofs of Ta Prohm’s towers. End of the day you will enjoy the sunset at the Preah Rup temple.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Today is the last day of Vietnam and Cambodia tours. We will spend our last morning visiting the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take boat trip to see the daily life on the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside and followed by Artisan Dangkor workshop.
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Have a relaxing time before transferring to Siem Reap International Airport by a professional driver. Then fly back to your homeland. Vietnam and Cambodia tours finish.
