UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CAMBODIA TO VIETNAM – 12 DAYS

Upon arrival Siem Reap International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, walk to the main exit gate, you will be met by your driver carrying Youin Travel signboard with your name on it. Transfer from airport to your hotel.

The regular check-in time is at 14:00; early check-in is NOT included and subject to availability

Rest of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: Khmer Dinner

Accommodation: SAEM SIEM REAP HOTEL

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08:00 Our car with a tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the South Gate of Angkor Thom.

Angkor Thom, not a temple, but an entire walled city of 9 square kilometres and the royal Capital from 1181. With a population of 1 million, it was far bigger than any city in Europe at the time. The centre piece is Bayon temple crowned with 216 giant, smiling faces of King Jayavarman VII. Also visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, which houses almost perfectly preserved carvings.

Return to your hotel to relax and have lunch (on your own).

After a leisurely break your exploration continues as you enter the rear gate of Angkor Wat (early 12th century).Surrounded by a 190 metre wide moat 1.5 kilometres by 1.3 kilometres it is claimed to be the largest religious building in the world. The temple, which took 30 years to construct & used the labours of 300,000 workers was built as the earthly representation of the universe with its’ central tower symbolizing Mt Meru which, Hindus believe, is at the centre of the Universe. Later, return to your hotel late afternoon.

• Sun protection is recommended
• Insect repellant is advised

Evening is free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: SAEM SIEM REAP HOTEL

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you’ll be free on your own to discover Angkor Complex.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: SAEM SIEM REAP HOTEL

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Depart Siem Reap, driving along the rolling verdant hills of the farmlands, stopping for a ride on an ox-cart, the vehicle still being used today by local farmers. Arrive at Tonle Sap Lake in the heart of Cambodia, with its rich
and diverse ecosystem. Embark on a serene boat excursion – observe the local life unfolding and the floating fishing villages that dot the shoreline.

Afterwards, drive to Siem Reap International Airport and fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital.

Upon arrival Noi Bai airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Youin Travel signboard with your name on it and transfer you to hotel.

Rest of the day, relax at your hotel or explore the city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: MK PREMIER HOTEL

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After having breakfast at hotel, you will be picked up at hotel to commence our walking tour to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city.

We follow it with a visit to Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, this remarkable site stands as a testament to centuries of Vietnamese culture, power, and resilience. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Imperial Citadel encapsulates the essence of Vietnam’s past.

And then we visit the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam.

Later on, we will take a visit at Ngoc Son Temple on the way you return to the hotel.

6.00 p.m. meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start the tour to Hanoi Old Quarter “36 streets” to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes, we can customize vegetarian or special food too.

Special thing that tour guide would like to introduce some popular authentic food in lovely mini restaurants (not luxury restaurants) where you feel comfortable to sit down and enjoy some favorite dishes and nice drinks too.

It’s interesting to hear from tour guide about the history of the old quarter in Hanoi, it is thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets.

At 21.00, our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: MK PREMIER HOTEL

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Free at your leisure

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: MK PREMIER HOTEL

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At 09:00am, you check out your hotel. Then private transfer to Ninh Binh province.

On arrival at Ninh Binh, you meet our local tour guide and you conquer 500 stone steps to Mua peak with Twin dragon statues – which is the best view point of Ninh Binh, looking at Truong Yen valley and Ninh Binh city.
In the afternoon, you visit Trang An nature reserve, the most famous UNESCO heritage of Ninh Binh. Take 2.5-hour by bamboo boat on Sao Khe river which connects dozens of lakes, temples and karst mountains. Enjoy the true nature.

Your boat will go through 5 – 7 hidden caves, and the longest cave is 800 meters length. It’s a stunning experience.

Accommodation: BAI DINH GARDEN RESORT

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08:00 Hotel pick up from Ninh Binh with our private van. Short break half way.

12:00 Arrive Ha Long Bay, transfer by tender to the cruise, and enjoy welcome drinks. Check in your cabin and enjoy a real Vietnamese lunch while beginning your sail through the fairy land of Ha Long Bay, passing by Stone Dog islet, Incense Burner islet, Fighting Cocks, Swan islet, and Duck islet…

15:00 Explore Sung Sot “amazing” cave with millions of surprising stalactites and stalagmites for 45 minutes.

16:00 Cruising to Titov Island. Go swimming and relax at the beach or climb up to the top of the mountain for a
panorama view of Halong bay.

18:00 Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with wine and fresh fruits.

19:00 Dinner is served in the cruise’s restaurant.

21:00 Retire to your cabin, have a drink at the bar, sing karaoke, join the fishing excursion or play exciting games.

Note: The cruise itinerary can be changed upon the weather condition and the final cruise we’ll book.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: LE JOURNEY CRUISE

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Wake up at dawn to the lapping of the waves and the smell of freshly brewed coffee, which is available with pastries in the dining room. If you wish to begin your day active, join the early morning Tai Chi class on the sun deck and merge with the surrounding scenery – a truly unique experience.

Breakfast is served as the ship sails for Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

16:45: Arrive in Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the downtown to explore the different local ways of life.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: LE JOURNEY CRUISE

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Today we spend a half day exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City.  We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office.
We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum with a wealth of images from the notorious conflicts. The sightseeing ends up with a walk around the
retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

Afternoon: Drive about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, hospitals, command centres and accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: HARMONY SAIGON HOTEL 

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Depart for the 1.5hr drive from Saigon to Ben Tre, situated in the Mekong River Delta, exchanging city scenes for lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the pier, embark on a fascinating motor boat excursion past stilt houses, fish farms and scenes of countryside living. Arrive at Turtle Island, and sample freshly picked fruit and coconut milk while interacting with a local farming family. Tour a family-run coconut candy workshop which utilises Ben Tre’s famous coconuts. Explore more of the Delta’s many canals from a rowing sampan and enjoy country hospitality as you sip a cup of honey tea while taking in a traditional folk song performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: HARMONY SAIGON HOTEL 

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After breakfast, you will be free till you transfer to the airport for your home flight.

Meals: Breakfast

You’ll be free to discover Hanoi, then transferred to the airport for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival at Danang airport, you’ll be welcome by our driver then accompanied to your hotel in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: LE PAVILLON PARADISE HOIAN

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Take a step back in time on a private tour in Hoi An ancient town – a UNESCO World heritage site. A private guide will lead you walk through the well-kept historic district of this once – prosperous seaport city.

We spend the morning enjoying a walking tour around this enchanting port town. We follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures, and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market.

Around the town we will see numerous art galleries and tailor shops, and you can even get some made-to-order
clothes if you like.

Afternoon, you’re transferred from your restaurant to Bay Mau coconut village, 4km from Hoi An town. Originally, there were 7,000 square meters of free-growing coconut forest. Situated near a mangrove estuary, it is a unique salt marsh ecological area with a submerged forest ecosystem.

Go on rattan boat to the core of coconut forest. Know more about the history of the forest during the Vietnam War.

Boat riding race (fun, if you want to join).

Get by An Bang beach for free sunbathing and swimming.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: LE PAVILLON PARADISE HOIAN

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Free time to explore at your own leisure.

OPTIONAL GOLDEN BRIDGE, BA NA HILLS TOUR: $150 per person

09:00 The private driver and tour guide will pick up visitors at meeting point and start to visit Ba Na Hills – King Mountain. The beautiful weather here is always cool.

10:00 You will admire the high by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia. You will visit Dream Stream
Cable car Station. After finishing the first cable car, you will visit France wine cellar, Linh Ung pagoda. You will see the panorama of Da Nang City.

13:00 Visit and play games at the Fantasy Park.

14:00 Explore King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, you can see panorama view of the Hana Hills and Quang Nam – Da Nang on high. On the top of mountain have Linh Tu Pagoda that is a special temple construction.

Walk on the 150-meter long GOLDEN BRIDGE, a new hot trending attraction in Ba Na hills. The bridge is located at a height of 1,400M, between a sea of clouds.

Return to Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: LE PAVILLON PARADISE HOIAN

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Free at leisure until transfer to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: AMARIN RESORT

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Free at your own leisure to explore.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: AMARIN RESORT

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Transfer from your hotel to Phu Quoc airport for your flight to Saigon.

Upon arrival Tan Son Nhat airport, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Youin Travel signboard with your name on it and transfer you to hotel.

Scooter Street Food Tour from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (departure time can be flexible on private group’s request)

The experience begins with an orientation ride around Saigon downtown, pass by the famous must-see sights then have a break at a local café to enjoy welcome drink and see how life goes by from the eyes of the locals.

Vietnamese food is getting more and more well-known to the world so this food tour is best for those who love to explore the local food while also having a glance at the city life.

Highlights Include:

Free flow of local beer, soft drinks, traditional to street food available on the tour.

• Orientation ride by must-see sights of Saigon
• Local coffee break
• 45 year old opens through Banh Mi restaurant (Vietnamese club sandwich – chosen as one of the best breakfast in Asia).
• 50 year old family run noodle soup
• Family secret recipe of pork BBQ
• Beef on lemon grass stick BBQ over charcoal fire
• Vietnamese Pizza-like spring roll
• Back street, less touristy areas

Meals: Breakfast, Street food

Accommodation: HARMONY SAIGON HOTEL 

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Today we spend a half day exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City.  We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office.
We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum with a wealth of images from the notorious conflicts. The sightseeing ends up with a walk around the
retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

Afternoon: Drive about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, hospitals, command centres and accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: HARMONY SAIGON HOTEL 

Premium Upgrade Option: LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Luxury Upgrade Option: RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Depart for the 1.5hr drive from Saigon to Ben Tre, situated in the Mekong River Delta, exchanging city scenes for lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the pier, embark on a fascinating motor boat excursion past stilt houses, fish farms and scenes of countryside living. Arrive at Turtle Island, and sample freshly picked fruit and coconut milk while interacting with a local farming family. Tour a family-run coconut candy workshop which utilises Ben Tre’s famous coconuts. Explore more of the Delta’s many canals from a rowing sampan and enjoy country hospitality as you sip a cup of honey tea while taking in a traditional folk song performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: HARMONY SAIGON HOTEL 

Premium Upgrade Option: LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Luxury Upgrade Option: RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE HOTEL

After breakfast, you will be free till you transfer to the airport for your home flight.

Meals: Breakfast