Vietnam & Cambodia – 20th March – 2025

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH – HO CHI MINH CITY
– DA NANG – HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE

Tour Highlights:

1. Floating Village of Chong Khneas
2. Boat Ride at Tonle Sap Lake
3. Angkor Thom/ Angkor Wat
4.  Hoi An, Marble Mountain Tour & Bana Hills
5. Cu-Chi Tunnel & Mekong Delta
6.  Hanoi City Tour
7.  Halong Bay Cruise (Overnight)

Hotel name:

Day Wise Itinerary

Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Then visiting the “Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d’Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Late afternoon, visit the floating village located about 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Overnight in Siem Reap

Lunch at Indian restaurant, Dinner with show at local restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel,

Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King.

Afternoon, visit to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Thom. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.  and this architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

View magical sun set at Bakheng Mountain.

Overnight in Siem Reap

After Breakfast, Transfer by private car with guide from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.

We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian Royal Family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. We enter the Throne Hall where the Royal receptions are held and the Cambodian King’s coronation took place. We then pass by the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French Emperor in the 19^th century. We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90 kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. We will also visit Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh.

Then visit the Independent Monument, King Morodom Statue, Chaktomuk Riverside and Naga World which is the biggest casino in Cambodia and continue to visit Wat Phnom, a symbol of the city. Located on one of the few hills in this pancake-flat capital, the first pagoda was originally built in 1373 to house Buddha Statues discovered in the Mekong by a woman named Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

This morning, after early breakfast,7:00AM: transfer to the Bus Station for Bus To Ho Chi Minh City
(6 hours Driving)
On arrive to Vietnam, Pick up at Saigon Bus Station.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight in HO CHI MINH CITY.

Breakfast at hotel
7:30am: Our guide pick you up at your hotel to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and half hours by mini van. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47 Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out ! After lunch, We will depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours by car .Upon arrival to My Tho City, The boat take you to small canal, where is the place you totally escape from the busy town. The boat go around Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix Island – when you visit the Phoenix Island, you can experience Horse Carriage Ride, you will see Rach Mieu Bridge. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and have a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea,honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music, performance by the villagers.Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree. Take a walk through village with two sides there are so many kind of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, children in Mekong delta, take your time to have nice photos and enjoy nature scenery .

Dinner at restaurant
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at hotel
In the morning take halfday city tour, visit War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral,Reunification Palace, Mariamman Hindu Temple, Old Post Office.In the afternoon, transfer to airport for the flight to Da Nang.On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel

Lunch and Dinner at restaurant.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit My Son Sanctuary- the old Holy Land of Cham kingdom with secret mossy towers in the 19th century, enjoy featured music show of Cham people, discover The Marian Pilgrimage Center of Tra Kieu where once located the first capital city of the Hindu Champa Kingdom. In the afternoon: Visit Marble Mountain. Departure to Marble Mountain .Stop in Stone Carving Village- the traditional village of Danang people. Free visiting and buying souvenir. Next, visiting Marble Mountain with many beautiful caves , visiting Tam Thai, Linh Ung pagoda, Tang Chon, Huyen Khong cave.After that 17:00 Moving to Hoi An ancient town. Visit Hoi An Old Town, Japanese Covered Bridge,Cantonese Assembly Hall. Free walking and shopping in Nguyen Hoang market. Sight- seeing the town with many colorful latterns. Especially, enjoying traditional folk music in Quang Nam province :Hat bai choi .Discovering the unique architecture of famous port in 15,16th century which has the combination between Vietnamse – Japanese – Chinese culture.

Optional: Join in the Flower Lantern releasing boat ride on Hoai River – USD7/pax
Optional: Lantern making class – USD8/pax

Dinner at restaurant.
Then back to hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang.

Have breakfast at your hotel
Have breakfast at your hotel before heading to Ba Na Hills, pass the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Danang City and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang . Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in mid air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. Experience pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you the sense of unforeseeable discovery . Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole

Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Danang City and Red Beach, where the French first landedDanang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Take photos,freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain then transfer back to Da Nang City.

Then take the flight to Hanoi.
ON arrival, pick up at airport. Transfer for dinner .Dinner at restaurant,
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel
07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay.You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way .

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard The CRUISE after a short tender transfer.While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: The CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World.Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

15.00: Returning to The CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Overnight on board.

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9.30: The Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina.And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to Ha Noi

**Please note that the schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the weather and policies of Ha Long Bay board of management. When arrive to Hanoi, visit the Temple of Literature – which has ben consider as the first University of Vietnam, was build from 11th century. Then visit to the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ha Noi Old Quarter, included of the Train Street. A good choice is trying an “egg coffee” – special drink only in Vietnam (your own expense) . Visit and take photos at the St. Joseph Cathedral and Opera house.
After that, drop you at Thang Long Theatre for the Water Puppet Show After the show, Dinner at restaurant. After Dinner, drop you at the Dong Xuan Night Market (Fri, Sat and Sunday only), you have free time discover the local life style here, buying some souvenirs…

Until 10PM, transfer to Airport for your departure flight.

Flight Details

Package Cost:

Adult on twin sharing basis: Rs.1,25,000/-

Child with Extra Bed: Rs.1,15,000/-

Child without Bed: Rs.1,08,000/-

Single sharing Basis: 1,50,000/-

Above price excludes GST & TCS at applicable rate.

PAYMENT POLICY

Cancellation Policy

18% GST applicable on total cancellation amount

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Booking Amount is Non-refundable.
• There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
• It is advisable for all clients to have Overseas Travel Insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Please check details with our Travel Consultant.
• Private Vehicle is available for POINT-TO-POINT SERVICES and is not to be considered as VEHICLE ON DISPOSAL.
• TIPS are not included in the Holiday Price.
• Optional Cost is not included in the Holiday Price.
• Child with bed policy will be applicable for child under age of 12 Years old.
• Due to Safety and Health Restriction at hotels, Maximum 3 Person in Room Allowed.
• Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services.
• Tour Manager may amend itinerary if certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed.
• Itinerary may amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company.
• Indian lunches and dinners and local meals are pre-set & a-la carte is not possible.
• The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity on tour.
• The tour manager and driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some city’s coaches are restricted.
• Any damage caused to hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
• Jain Meal will not be served on Theme Parks.
• There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour.
• Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty cost will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges.
• If a child under 12 sharing room with 1 adult, then the tour price of an adult on twin sharing basis will be applicable for child.
• Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly .
• If the tour does not operate due to ‘Force majeure’ e.g. cancellation of flights, natural calamity, non-receipt of valid visa by any fellow group member/s which results to fall of group MOS (minimum operating strength) etc. then cancellation charges levied by airlines and other service charges will be borne by the passengers.
• In the event of cancellation of tour for whatsoever reasons, depending upon the mode of credit received by the company from suppliers including airlines, refund if any will be given either by way of credit note or payment to your bank account. Refund will be processed within 60 days from the date of proposed date of departure of the tour.
• In the event of any discrepancy in terms and conditions detailed in booking form vis-à-vis this itinerary, terms mentioned here in above will prevail.
• The Company is a mere service provider for submitting VISA Application and does not guarantee VISA. Refusal of VISA of one or more passenger in the group will change the entire dynamics and costing of the tour. Under these circumstances, the company reserves the right to increase the cost or withdraw the tour. In the event of withdrawal of tour, all the expenses incurred and loss incurred, if any, shall be borne by the passenger.
• In case of any discrepancy between terms and conditions and other clauses stated in Booking Form vis-à-vis this itinerary, this itinerary will have overridden effect to that extent.
• All disputes are subject to Kolkata jurisdiction.