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Cross
Border Tour
Vietnam
& Cambodia Tour, Tour in
Vietnam and Cambodia
Treasure
of Vietnam
& Cambodia trip
23days/22 nights
D1 Chiangrai - Pakbeng
Pick up at the
hotel or airport in Chiangrai and transfer to Hueysay. After immigration,
take a scenic boat trip along the Mekong River to Pakbeng and
overnight
D 2 Parbeng - Luangprabang (B,L)
Breakfast
at hotel (optional walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding
villages of minorities exchange their goods). Continue our wonderful cruise
along the river to Luang Prabang. Stop at a fishing village for
picnic lunch and oberserve traditional process to obtain local rice alcohol.
Continue to Pak Ou Village at the mouth of the Nam Ou rivr, visit
Tamting caves of a 1000 Buddha statues. Arrive Luang Prabang before sunset.
Transfer to the hotel.
D 3 Luangprabang (B)
Breakfast at hotel, visit to Kuangsi waterfall, picnic lunch at
local village. Return to Luang Prabang for sightseeing around the city to
famous temples and palaces. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
D 4 Luangprabang - Vientane -
Hanoi and Evening train to Sapa(B)
Breakast.
Take morning flight to Vientiane for the connecting flight to Hanoi.Tonight
we will board Victoria Express train to Sapa
D 5 Sapa
(B,L,D)
Arrive
Laocai station around 6am there will be a
transfer to Sapa, situated at
an altitude of 1,600 meters and 33 km from Lao Cai. It's a beautiful, scenic
drive as we wind our way towards Sapa. Today we will have pleasant trek into
the scenic rice field and mountains of Sapa , there will be ample opportunity
to meet with our friendly people. We walk to Laochai and Tavan village From
here we pass through several H'mong villages perched on distant hill, and are
sure to attract attention as this part of the country receive very few
visitors. We will arrive at Ban Ho village, Tay minority people by later
afternoon . We will have time to walk around this charming little village,
enabling us to understand a little more about how the people live. The village
is home to the Tay people and tonight we will be their guests in one of their
traditional stilt houses. There we will be toasted as honored guests and will
be able to sample some of their homemade rice wine!
D 6
Sapa (B,L,D)
Following
breakfast we embark on our five to six-hour trek that will take us along
buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages. This is an
absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the
friendliest people you will meet. We cross the river and passing by
Nam Tong villages, Red Dzao people. Lunch in Nam Cang
village – Phula ( Xa Pho ) minority people, then hike through Thanh Phu,
Tay minority people to
Sinchai Red Dzao people for home stay. Tonight the accommodation is just
rustic but the experience is enriching.
D 7
Sapa (B,L)
We walk uphill
toward Supan, red Dzao villages. As we walk to the village nestled in the
valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way
to and from Sapa. These minority people walk to Sapa to trade at the markets.
Sapa market is always an exciting place as several, different ethnic
minorities congregate here. As well as the H’mong you will also see the Dao
(pronounced Zao). Dao women are particularly striking as they wear a large red
turban often covered with old coins or jewelry. We meet our awaiting jeep for
the drive to Sapa. Tonight’s accommodation will be at Victoria Sapa hotel
D 8
Sapa – Bacha – Evening train to Hanoi (B,L)
Rising to the
sounds of morning coming to life for another lovely day, we breakfast and
head out for a stunning spectacular of bobbling bazaar. Bacha ‘s considered
one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where
thousands of local people in their traditional attires busily buy and sell the
local produces. Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales. This is golden
opportunity to take best shots! Afternoon we leave for Cocly, where we visit
the limestone cave before we board our sampan for a couple of hour cruise
along the wild river. Our awaiting van at the dock will pick you up and
transfer to Laocai for overnight train back to Hanoi
D 9
Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
You
will be met at the station and transferred to Halong Bay, which will take
about 4 hours. Breakfast is served en route. Arrive Halong bay You will board
your private boat to cruise around Halong bay and soak in the misty atmosphere
of this world heritage site. Halong bay is a breathtaking secluded bay with
over 3,000 limestone islands rising from the clear emerald waters of the Bac
Bo gulf. It is one of the most magnificent scenic regions in Vietnam and has
been referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World. The area of about 1500sq km
is dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes, created over thousands of
year by the waves and wind. You will have the opportunity to swim from your
boat and explore some caves. You will enjoy a seafood feast for lunch on
board. We will continue our excursion around this stunning bay until the sun
comes down.
Overnight on boat
D 10
Cruise Halong - Return hanoi and Fly in the evening to Hue (B,L)
Rising early to the sound of
ocean coming to life for another nice
day we breakfast and set out for a lovely
morning on water. We then
continue
our exploration to the lagoon and deserted beach. We visit the Bai Tu Long bay
before our lunch. Drive back to the airport for the afternoon flight to Hue.
Arrival transfer to our hotel in Hue
D 11
Hue (B)
Today we will set
out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the Citadel and
the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty,
the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. In
the surrounding countryside there is the picturesque Thiem Mu, or Heavenly
Lady Pagoda. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a
former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest
against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Also worth
visiting are the tombs of the former Emperors, in particular that of Emperor
TuDuc.
D 12 Hue - Danang – Hoian via Haivanpas (B)
As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound journey,
this time in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Today's destination is the
old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we will stop at Lang Co beach
for coffee and refreshments. From here we head up to the Hai Van pass,
stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and
south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down the other side and into Da
nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the
Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An we spend the rest of the afternoon
exploring and relaxing.
D 13 Hoian - Myson and Evening flight to Nhatrang (B)
We visit Hoian old houses and temples, bridges and markets. We then
transfer to visit Hoian, 60km away. Myson is one of the most stunning sights
in Hoi An area, and a UNESCO World Heritage recognized Site. During the
century when Tra Kieu ( then known as Simhapura) served as the political
capital of Champa, My Son was the site of the most important Cham intellectual
and religious centre, and also may served as a burial place for Cham monarchs.
My Son is considered to be Cham’s counterpart to the grand cities of
South-East Asia’s other Indian influenced civilizations: Angkor(
Cambodia), Bagan( Myanmar)Ayuthaya (Thailand) and Borobudur (Java).Transfer to
airport for the flight to Nhatrang. Arrival transfer to our hotel in Nhatrang.
Our time in Nha Trang is free for relaxing and soaking up the sun on the
beautiful white sandy beaches and swimming in the crystal clear warm waters.
Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang
D 14 Nhatrang -Drive to Dalat (B)
Visit the Long Son Pogoda and the Ponagar Cham Tower, a sacred Hindu site
daring back to the 2rd century AD. The town was built between the 7th
and 12th centuries and is still used today as a place of pilgrimage
for the Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.Depart
for Dalat ( 250km) , a cool mountain resort. Its lakes, waterfall, evergreen
forest and gardens make Dalat one of the most enjoyable places in Vietnam. On
the way, visit Po Klang Garai Cham Tower & Prenn waterfall . Arrive in Dalat
and transfer to the hotel for check – in. Overnight at hotel in Dalat
D 15 Visit Dalat ..Afternoon drive to
Saigon (B)
Breakfast
at the hotel. Sightseeing Dalat including train to Trai Mat, the Lover’s lane,
Xuan Huong Lake . Flower Garden and Linh Son Pagoda. Afternoon drive to HCM
city.
D 16 Cuchi - Tayninh (B,L)
Drive to visit the Cuchi Tunnels. At the height of the Vietnam war, the
tunnel system stretched from the outskirts of Saigon all the way to the
Cambodian border of over 250 kilometers of tunnels. The tunnel system, built
over 25 years starting in the 1940s, let the Viet Minh and, later, the Viet
Cong, control a huge rural area. It was an underground city with living
areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers.
In places, it was several stories deep and housed up to 10,000 people who
virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth,going
to school. The ground here is hard clay, which made this whole thing possible.
But even so, the planning and construction was incredible. People dug all
this with hand tools, filling reed baskets and dumping the dirt into bomb
craters. They installed large vents so they could hear approaching
helicopters, smaller vents for air and baffled vents to dissipate cooking
smoke. There were also hidden trap doors and gruesomely effective
bamboo-stake booby traps. Today, the trees and bushes have grown back. And
since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Drive to
Tayninh to visit Cao Dai Cathedral and witness the noon time messes.Return HCM
city. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
D 17 Mytho –Vinhtrang - Cantho (B)
We set off this morning for a drive through the Mekong Delta to Mytho
where we visit VinhTrang pagoda. We then continue onto Caibe wherewe will
board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to
Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta
lunch, before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the
delta. Following these visits we will continue onto Cantho where we will stay
the night.
D 18 Cairang - Phong Dien - Chaudoc (B)
Rising early to the sounds of the
Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with
a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty
Mekong River to Cairang and Phongdien floating markets. There will be hundreds
of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers
advertisers their wares by crying out across the waters. We visit the lush
orchards and are treated to a delicious tropical fruits. Afternoon drive to
visit Thotnot bird sanctuary before making our way to Chaudoc. Visit Sam
mountain where we have bird ‘s eye view to the
surrounding area.
D 19 Boat Phnompenh- Visit topwn in afternoon. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and then we embark on a lovely boat ride cruising
upstream of Endless Mekong river and crossing the Vinh Xuong border into
Cambodia. The boat leaves at 7am and arrives in Phnompenh at noon time
(12hrs). Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in Phnompenh. A visit to Phnom
Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting
pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visi the Wats
Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Shopping at Phnompenh
market and the Russian Market.
Overnight at hotel in Phnompenh.
D 20 Boat siemriep – Afternoon visit
Angkor Wat
(B)
Boat trip
to Siemriep ( only boat trip in the morning , no afternoon boat)Upon arrival
at Siem Reap you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon you will have a tour of the Angkor Wat Temple before making
your way to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over this
ancient land. Overnight at Angkor hotel
D 21
Angkor Wat (B)
Following
breakfast you will visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate, Bayon, the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper
King. From here you will then make your way to visit Ta Prohm before an
afternoon visit to Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and Pre Rup temples.
Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Apsara dance. Overnight at Angkor
hotel
D 22 Angkor
Wat (B)
Morning drive to
Tonle Sap Lake for a lovely boat cruise to observe life on the water. We then
drive to visit Prasat Kravan, Bantaey Srei and Bantaey Kdei. This afternoon
will find us at the Roulous Group of Temples - Preah Ko, Bakong Lole Temples
D 23 Angkor
Wat -Evening fly to Bangkok (B)
Morning drive to
Tonle Sap Lake for a lovely boat cruise to observe life on the water. The
trip for today will bring a slight change of pace as we visit the silk farm
of Pok, the Artisan D’ Angkor ..before the transfer to airport for the flight
18.30pm to Bangkok.
End of service
Legend: B=Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Diner
Trip
includes
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English speaking guide
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All accommodation on double
basis with daily breakfast
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Meals as indicated
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All transfers/ transport
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Entrance fees and permits
during guided time
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Boat cruise in Halong bay,
Mekong Delta, Chaudoc – Phnompenh - Siemriep
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Flight:
Luangrabang – Vientiane – Hanoi – Hue ; Danang – Nhatrang;
Trip
excludes
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International airfares &
airport taxes
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Pre/post trip arrangement
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Visa and visa arrangement
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Travel insurance
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Meals not indicated
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Other personal expenses
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Tips and gratuities
Trip cost : in US$ and per person
First class, 3star hotel: US$2250 per person
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