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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA PRIVATE TOURS

Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalUpon arrival Hanoi, your tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, boasts tree-lined streets and centuries-old temples.Overnight in HanoiDay 2: Hanoi (B/D)Today is at leisure. Late check-out till 6pm. After dinner, you are transferred to Hanoi Railway Station and take the night train ride to Lao Cai.Overnight on boardDay 3: Lao Cai - Bac Ha- Sapa (B/L/D)Arrive in Lao Cai. After breakfast at hotel, take coach to the famous Sunday market. Take boat ride on the Chay River to marvel the spectacular valley scenery.Overnight in Sapa

Day 4: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/D)Visit to Sapa Market, the Black H’mong village of Cat Cat and the Ham Rong Mountain. Coach to Lao Cai. Take the night train back to Hanoi.Overnight on boardDay 5: Arrive Hanoi (B)Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning and transfer to your hotel. Today is at own leisure.Overnight in HanoiDay 6: Hanoi - Ninh Binh Excursion (B/L)Pick up from your hotel. Full-day excursion to Ninh Binh. Boat ride to Tam Coc Caves which are considered the inland Ha Long Bay. Lunch with Vietnamese food served at local restaurant. Visit to Dinh and Le Dynasty Temples at Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam under Dinh dynasty

(ruled from 968 to 980) and the early Le dynasty (ruled from 980 to 1009). Return to Ha Noi .Overnight in HanoiDay 7: Hanoi (B/L/D)This morning’s sightseeing tour features both cultural and historical highlights, comprising of the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum, Ho Chi Minh’s FormerResidence, the West Lake, Lake Hoan Kiem, the old quarters and a downtown pedicabride (1 hour). Evening show includes the famous Water Puppets (1st class seats).Overnight in HanoiDay 8: Hanoi- Halong (B/L)This morning drive to Halong Bay, 170km from Hanoi (it takes approximately 3-4 hours). You stopover at the ceramic and

The Wonder of Vietnam

$3,339 for a 14 day

tour to Hanoi, Lao Cai, Bac Ha, Sapa, Ninh Binh,

Halong, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, My Son, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This is the

ideal way to explore Vietnam.

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hand embroidery workshops enroute. Board your private boat for a beautiful cruise along Halong Bay (about 4 hours), a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. You will also visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty Vietnam has to offer. A fresh seafood lunch is served on board. Enjoy a short city tour of Ha Long Bay after disembarkation. You could visit the local night market.Overnight in HalongDay 9: Halong - Hanoi - Hue (B/L)A late morning departure for Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. A light lunch is served on the way. Upon arrival in Hue, you visit the Imperial Citadel, which was built in 1804 on a site chosen in with geomancy. Overnight in HueDay 10: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B/L)This morning you are transferred to Hoi An via Danang (110km). Admire beautiful landscape along the road through the Hai Van Pass. Panoramic views of the clouds, the sea and the mountains around are unfolded at the scenic Lang Co lagoon. After arriving in Danang, visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, which boasts the finest collection of Cham sandstone sculptures in the world. Continue to Hoi An. After checking into your hotel, you are free to enjoy the magnificent beaches.Overnight in Hoi AnDay 11: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L)Hoi An, is so called a ‘living Museum City’

because of its well-kept original historical buildings and ancient backstreets. Visit one of the three city’s oldest homes, each built over 200 years ago and still occupied by descendants of the families originally built them; then tour to the Chinese Assembly Hall and the unique Bridge. This afternoon, you visit the Ruins of My Son to see Cham Holy See. Lunch at local restaurant.Overnight in Hoi AnDay 12: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B/D)Transfer to Danang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formally called Saigon, the economic and commercial of Vietnam. Enjoy dinner on board that evening while sailing along the Saigon River.Overnight in SaigonDay 13: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)This morning, we head out to Cu Chi, 70km north of Saigon, famous for its 200-kilometre-long tunnels and it was a base of Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Returning to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch, then enjoy a city tour featuring the War Remnant Museum, Cho Ben Thanh Market, Thien Hau Temple and a lacquer workshop. Overnight in SaigonDay 14: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)Today is at leisure for last minute shopping or to explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. A late checkout is provided till 6 pm to freshen up before your transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

PRICE Land only:$3,339

The Price Includes: • 4 star hotel accommodation base

on twin or double sharing with breakfast

• Overnight train Hanoi-Lao Cai-Hanoi: shared cabin

• Vietnam domestic airfares• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per

itinerary • A l l t r a n s f e r s b y p r i v a t e a i r -

conditioned vehicle as per itinerary • Meals as per itinerary • Professional English-speaking local

guides • Late check out on day 2 and day 14

until 18:00

The Price Excludes: • International airfare • Visa fee • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Gratuities • Any additional tour or service not

mentioned in the itinerary

End of services.The above itinerary may change depend on flight schedule, road & weather conditions