DH TRAVEL COMPANY Add : 51 Khuong Thuong – Dong Da – Hanoi – Vietnam Tel : +84 4 3564 2164 - Fax : +84 4 3564 2165 - 24H mobile : +849 43 43 93 93 Email : sales@vietnamdhtravel.com Skype Calls : vietnamdhtravel http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com http://www.vietnamtravelsky.com http://www.viethighlighttravel.com http://www.vietnamtravels.info Explore Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia 19 Days / 18 Nights This combination trip provides us the best part of Vietnam and Cambodia. From the spectacular Ha Long bay to the majestic temple of Angkor. From the historical and charming center parts of Vietnam to the exciting Mekong delta. This is a memorable journey of history and culture. BRIEF ITINERARY: Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi Day 2 : Hanoi City tour Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong bay Day 4 : Halong Bay – Hanoi Day 5 : Hanoi – Fly to Hue Day 6 : Hue Day 7 : Hue - Hoi An Day 8 : Hoi An - Free day Day 9 : Hoi An - My Son Day 10 : Hoi An - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnel Day 11 : Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Day 12 : Mekong – Ho Chi Minh City Day 13 : Ho Chi Minh City Day 14 : Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Riep Day 15 : Angkor Temple complex Day 16 : Siem Riep Day 17 : Siem Riep – Phnom Penh Day 18 : Phnom Penh Day 19 : Departure Accomodation categories : Detailed Hotel and Resort Destination 3star 4star 5star Hanoi Majestic Salute or Zephyr hotel Flower Garden or Sunway hotel Melia or Horison hotel Halong Bai Tho or Huong Hai Deluxe Junk Emotion or Emeraude Cruise Ginger or Bhaya Cruise Hue Duy Tan or Festival hotel Saigon Morin or Camellia or Huong Giang hotel Imperial or Green hotel Hoi An Lotus hotel or Ancient House resort River Beach or Hoi An Beach resort Golden Sand or Victoria resort Saigon Elios or Saigon Riverside hotel Rex or Grand hotel Majestic or Renaissance Riverside hotel Can Tho Kim Tho or Saigon Can Tho hotel Gold Can Tho or Ninh Kieu II hotel Victoria Can Tho Siem Reap Angkor Holiday or Steung Siem Reap hotel Angkor Village or Sokha Angkor hotel Grand hotel D' Angkor Phnom Penh Juliana hotel Sunway hotel Raffles Hotel & Resort DETAIL ITINERARY: Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi After the flight you will be transferred to accommodation in our hotel. Tonight we will have a welcome dinner in one of the fine restaurants in Hanoi. Included : A/C private car, Hotel in Hanoi, Tour guide, Dinner Day 2: Hanoi City tour In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, His House on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the outside of the Presidential Palace and the Temple of Literature which was Vietnam's first University. In the afternoon we will go to the intriguing Ethnology Museum followed by an hour on a cyclo (a pedal rickshaw) being taken round the old quarter of Hanoi. Then we can enjoy the ancient and unique water-puppet show. Included : A/C private car, Hotel in Hanoi, Tour guide, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch Notes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time: Open from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8am to 11pm. Closed on Mondays and Fridays. The mausoleum is closed for two months of the year, usually October and November, when Ho Chi Minh’s body is maintenance by Russian expert. Day 3: Hanoi - Halong bay In the morning we depart for Halong Bay. When we are there we cruise in this secluded bay, marveling at 3000 limestone peaks that emerge from the emerald water. We have opportunity to visit spectacular limestone cave, swim from our boat, and especially we can do kayaking to explore the hidden charm part of the bay. Overnight on boat. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Boat Trip in Halong (A/C private cabin for 02 persons on boat), Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi In the morning we do some more kayaking to explore Luon cave and from here we are kayaking toward Turtle islet, Human Head islet, and the Saddle islet. After having lunch on boat we are leaving Ha Long for Hanoi. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Hanoi, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch Day 5: Hanoi – Fly to Hue This morning we catch a one-hour flight to Hue. Arriving Hue we can look forward to exploring the superb sights of the city . In the afternoon we explore the Citadel, the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Flight ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline), Entrance fee, Breakfast, Entrance fee Day 6: Hue Boat Trip This morning we make our way down to the Perfume River to embark on a riverboat journey. We visit the Thien Mu pagoda (the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady). After that we continue to the elaborate Tu Duc tombs of the Nguyen emperors. On our return we visit Dong Ba market. Dinner at local restaurants. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Boat Trip, Hotel in Hue, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Hue - Hoi An We travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to Hoi An. On the way we also visit Cham museum, China Beach and the marble village. In the afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town with its narrow, winding streets, visiting the Fukien Assembly Hall, the 200 year old Tan Ky house, the Japanese covered bridge, the Hoi An Museum and the handicraft workshops. After that we are free to go shopping, go to the nearby beach, or even have some clothes made which can be picked up the very next day. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Hoi An, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Hoi An - Free day Today we are free at our leisure. Included : A/C private car, Hotel in Hoi An, Breakfast Day 9: Hoi An - My Son Today we visit My Son, a relic of the Cham civilization which dates back from the 4th to the 12th century. We will return at noon giving us more time to explore quaint Hoi An. We also can take part in a cooking class showing us how to prepare the best Vietnamese and Hoi An specialties. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Hoi An, Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 10: Hoi An - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnel We will take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city early this morning, and after breakfast we will head for the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. In the early afternoon we will return to Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), a fascinating mix of old and new for us to explore at your leisure. Included : A/C private car, Hotel in Saigon, Tour guide, Flight ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline), Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta We head for the mighty Mekong delta today. At Vinh Long town we will board a local boat so we can zigzag through the intricate waterways of the Mekong. We will lunch at a local house, stop to visit cottage industries and spend the night at the simple lodging of a local family in the Mekong delta. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Homestay, Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Mekong – Ho Chi Minh City Our day will begin with a boat trip along the endless waterway of the mighty Mekong River to Cai Be floating market. One of the most beautiful floating markets in the region. After that we have chance to see how the local people making: pop corn, and rice paper. In the afternoon we go back to Ho Chi Minh, and the rest of the day at leisure. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Saigon, Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City Today we tour around the city to visit the highlights of Saigon including: Notre Dame cathedral, General Post Office, Formal Presidential Palace, Museum of War Remnants, and Ben Thanh market. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Saigon, Entrance fee, Breakfast, Lunch Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Riep Today we bid farewell to Vietnam and after a short flight we arrive Siem Riep. In the afternoon we begin to explore Angkor with the Rolous group of temple before climbing to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng for a spectacular sunset. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Flight ticket : Saigon – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline), Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 15: Angkor Temple complex After breakfast we drive out to the Pre Rup and East Mebon visit Banteay Srey (the Woman temple). In the afternoon we explore the majestic Angkor Wat - The Wonder of the World - a truly memorable experience. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Siem Reap, Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 16: Siem Riep This morning we visit the ruins of Taprohm (the Jungle Temple) before heading to Banteay Kdei and the nearby lake of Sra Srang. In the afternoon we explore the Angkor Thom. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Siem Reap, Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 17: Siem Riep – Phnom Penh In the morning we travel by hydrofoil to Phnom Penh. In the afternoon we will visit the Wat Phnom the pagoda is dedicate to the founder of the city, Madam Penh. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Boat Trip, Hotel in Phnom Penh, Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 18: Phnom Penh Today there is a full-day sightseeing in the national capital including the National museum, the Royal Palace, the Silver pagoda, the Tuol Sleng, the horrific killing field, and the Russian market. Included : A/C private car, Tour guide, Hotel in Phnom Penh, Entrance fee, Breakfast Day 19: Departure Will be transfer for our flight out of Cambodia. The trip concludes. Included : A/C private car, Breakfast Trip Price Included: - Private tour - English speaking guide/s (other languages upon requests) - All accommodation on twin share basis - Meals indicated in the itinerary (18 breakfast, 7 lunches, 3 dinners) - En-suite cabin on deluxe cruise in Halong Bay - All transfer & transports by private A/C coaches or cars - Sightseeing as indicated entrance fees and permits - Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airline, tax include) - International airfares: Saigon - Siem Reap - Domestic airport tax in Vietnam Trip Price Excluded: - International airfares - International departure tax - Visas and visa fees - Meals and beverage not indicated in the itinerary - Personal expenses such as: bar, telephone and laundry bill - Personal travel insurance (Compulsory) - Tips and gratuities http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com http://www.viethighlighttravel.com http://www.vietnamtravelhighlight.com http://www.vietnamhotelinformation.com http://www.vietnamwonder.com http://www.vietnamtravels.info http://www.vietnamtravelto.com http://www.vietnamtravelsky.com