Vietnam and Cambodia discovery tour

Arrive at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free time and overnight.

You will spend a day exploring the enchanting city of Hanoi. You will start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then to the impressive and yet simple house on stilts that was Ho’s former residence and the One Pillar Pagoda, before taking a walk in the ancient Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established during the construction of the capital in 1070.

In the afternoon, visit the Ethnological Museum, the most interesting museum in Hanoi. Then take a one hour cyclo tour viewing the charming French colonial architectures of the bustling Old Quarter and attend a performance of water puppetry. Breakfast and lunch included.

Breakfast - Lunch

In the morning coffee and tea will be served on the terrace after a Tai Chi class, while we continue exploring splendid Halong Bay and the floating village. Lunch with Vietnamese and western cuisine. Leaving the boat, we depart to Bac Ninh province to learn more about the charming culture of Vietnam with a Quan Ho traditional music show. Transfer to airport for the flight to Hue. Overnight in a hotel in Hue.

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You'll start by visiting the Tombs of the emperor Minh Mang and Tu Duc as well as Tu Hieu pagoda, then cruise along Perfume river to admire the ancient Thien Mu Pagoda. Free time to explore the crowded market of Dong Ba, where you can buy souvenirs and traditional products, Overnight in a hotel in Hue. 

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We cross spectacular Hai Van Pass to reach Da Nang city where we visit Cham Museum and imposing Marble mountain, before leaving to Hoi An. An afternoon tour will take you to the Japanese Bridge, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, the ancient house of Tran Phu and Hoi An museum. Have fun with some shopping, buying tailormade clothes, lanterns, shoes and food or just relax at the beach or in bars and restaurants.

Breakfast.

We leave the romantic city of Hoi An for the transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. In the afternoon you'll start exploring the city and its historical boulevards; visit War Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. In the afternoon you'll also visit Thien Hau Pagoda and Cho Lon Chinese market. Explore Dong Khoi street with its boutiques selling clothes and accessories designed by the Vietnamese.

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The day begins very early on Hau river visiting Cai Rang floating market. After disembarkation, you'll walk along the streets of the peaceful countryside admiring the magnificent landscape and getting close to local people and their daily life. In the afternoon departure to Chau Doc. Upon arrival visit Sam mountain with its marvelous panorama of ricefields on the border with Cambodia to admire the sunset. Overnight in Chau Doc.

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In the morning we'll take a ferry cruise in Phnom Penh. After the arrival in the hotel, you'll begin visiting the city: the Royal Palace, built in 1866 and also one of the most imposing and colorful palaces, the Silver Pagoda, admiring several Buddha statues decorated with diamonds, emeralds, gold and silìver. Then you'll visit the Monument to Indipendence built in 1954, after the French decolonization, and the National Museum, a red building with typical khmer architecture built in 1917. Overnight in the hotel. 

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In the morning you'll visit Tuo Sleng (Genocide Museum) prison and Choeung Ek museum. In the end, catch the flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. 

Breakfast

You'll start by visiting Banteay Srei temple. The special charm of this temple is given by its small size, its good state and the splendid decorative sculptures. Its pink stone walls are decorated with sculptures and basreliefs. In the afternoon visit fabuolous Ta Prohm, embraced by the roots of giant creepers and fig trees. Later on visit Prasat Kravan, famous for its unique brick sculptures; Srah Srang, the royal bath once used for ritual baths and Banteay Kdei, sorrounded by four concentric walls. The day ends with the visit Thommanon and Chaosay Tevorda temple. 

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Excursion to the historic center along off road tracks, among jungle, local villages and shops. It's a special day full of activities, dedicated to the discovery of some of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Visit Angkor Thom; in the afternoon visit the more famous Angkor Wat, Unesco Heritage Site since 1992. At sunset visit Bakheng Temple to admire the sun go down from the top of the hill. Relax with a one-hour foot massage before returning to the hotel.

Breakfast

The day begins with a boat ride on Tonle Sap lake to discover the floating villages and the schools, restaurants and local hospitals. Then visit Puok, the silk factory with the products of the artisans of Angkor, Transfer to the airport for departure.