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8-Day Vietnam / Cambodia Tour 

 

Tour code S136e

 

Tuesday            BANGKOK – DANANG – HOI AN                     
Day 01              
Flight Bangkok
/Danang by TG688 (0830-1050). Pick up at Danang airport and transfer to Danang and visit famous Cham Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit of Marble Mountains and proceed to the ancient city of Hoi An, 32 km south of Danang. This charming little town lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs. Discover the charming town by cyclo and guided walking tour through the historical center. Transfer to hotel. Dinner. Accommodation. (L/D)

Wednesday          HOI AN – HUE              
Day 02              
Breakfast at hotel. We cross the river by boat and visit the boat builders yard and a typical pottery village. Rest of morning at leisure, an excellent opportunity to stroll through the numerous art and antique shops of Hoi An. After lunch departure via Hai Van pass to Hue. Hai Van Pass is located 1,500 m above sea level. Its name means "Pass of the Ocean Clouds," since the peak of the mountain is in the clouds while its foot is close to the sea. Enjoy the scenic drive and views of Lang Co Beach, endless forests and the ocean. Hai Van Pass is a real challenge for drivers as well as for adventurers. Upon arrival in Hue check in at hotel. Dinner. Accommodation. (B/L/D)

Thursday            HUE
Day 03              
Breakfast at hotel. Founded as a royal city in 1687, the original citadel city of Phu Xuan was built on the site of present day Hue, the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam's royal past. The city served as Vietnam's political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen dynasty and was a major center of Vietnamese culture, religion and education. Today, Hue is one of Vietnam's major tourist attractions. This small, quiet city is justly famed for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen dynasty in an elegant verdant setting on the banks of the Perfume River. UNESCO has labelled Hue "a beautiful architectural poem". A.M./P.M. After breakfast we start our tour by boat and visit Thien Mu pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. We continue our tour on wheels and visit the royal tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Dinner will be at a local restaurant in walking distance from hotel. Accommodation. (B/L/D)

Friday              HUE – HO CHI MINH
Day 04              
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit of local market and Royal Citadel. Lunch at hotel. P.M.Transfer to Hue airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner. Accommodation. (B/L/D)

Saturday            HO CHI MINH – CU CHI – HO CHI MINH
Day 05              
Breakfast at hotel. A.M. Drive  to Cu Chi, 75km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. The district is famous as the base of the Vietnamese operation known as the Tet Offensive in 1968. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, a small part of the tunnel system has been made accessible to foreign visitors. Lunch at local restaurant. P.M. Return to Ho Chi Minh City .Before checking in at hotel short city tour with visits of Thien Hau Pagoda in Cholon, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathredal (exterior), Opera House (exterior) Dinner.Accommodation. (B/L/D)

Sunday            HO CHI MINH – SIEM REAP  
Day 06              
Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure before transfer to airport . Flight Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap by VN Arrival Siem Reap and transfer to hotel. (Lunch – own account). P.M. Visit Angkor Wat and sunset at Phnom Bakheng temples. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation. (B/D)

Monday          SIEM REAP                        Day 07              
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Enclosure. Phimeankas, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at hotel. P.M. Visit Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation. (B/L/D)

Tuesday            SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE    
Day 08              
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Siem Reap airport. Depart Siem Reap by flight for the next destination. (B)