Travel Vietnam - Cambodia 16 Days

Transfer to the airport for international flights to Ha Noi. After the airport practices, transfer to the hotel in Ha Noi and then start the visit of the city, the political capital of unified Vietnam. An orientation tour in cyclò to learn about this millenary city of peaceful lakes, the ancient quarter of the 36 streets, Hoan Kiem, (the lake of the returned sword), the temple of Ngoc Son (the temple of jade), the silk road Hang Gai . You can not miss to visit the Temple of Literature, which was declared the first Vietnamese university since the eleventh century. It was in this place that in the past, after passing the state exams, the mandarins were prepared to be sent to the various provinces of the kingdom to rule the people in the name of the emperor. Now it is a delightful environment permeated with the symbols of Confucianism and where the Confucius are venerated, considered master of the masters, the excellent masters and the first graduates of the Confucian culture. Participate in the show of Marionette on the water and, after that, free time letting you "enter" the living reality of the old quarter with shopping. Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.

After breakfast, departure to Ha Long Bay by minibus. The route involves crossing part of the delta of the Red River.  During the journey you can admire the life of the farmers of the delta of the great Red River, typical small markets of rural villages etc ...  Arrived in Ha Long, embark on one of the junk, allocation of reserved cabins and move towards the bay. You will have the opportunity to explore and experience the picturesque scenery of over 3000 limestone islands that stand out vertically from the green waters of the bay. Lunch on board with fish and shrimp. For those who want, it can very well take a dip in the sea in this wonderful bay! Ha Long means place where the dragon has descended, which according to the legend, with strokes of the tail, had raised these fantastic mountains, making them become one of the natural wonders of the world. None of the islands is inhabited by man, today the bay is considered a natural heritage of humanity and is under UNESCO protection. After the excursion, for those who want, relaxation activities to enjoy the sunset over the bay or squid fishing. Dinner and overnight on board the junk, stopped in a quiet basin in rooms equipped with bathroom and air conditioning.

For those who want, Tai Chi exercises at dawn on the terrace.   After breakfast on board, continue the excursion on the bay, "early" lunch and return to the pier. Transfer by minibus to Ha Noi. Arrival is scheduled for late afternoon. Arrival in Hanoi and accommodation in Hotel for overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Hue, the capital of Vietnam under the dynasty of the Nguyen, the last feudal family that reigned in Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. Upon arrival transfer by car to the city and the visits. In the morning the visits begin with an excursion on the romantic river Huong (river of the Perfumes) that in the past has been the source of inspiration for many poets. We continue with the visit of Thien Mu, the pagoda symbol of Central Vietnam and the Imperial Citadel with inside the Forbidden City. Time for lunch. And room delivery. In the afternoon visit the Imperial Mausoleums. After the visits, a walk to the Dong Ba market and return to the hotel. Time for dinner. Overnight at the hotel booked in Hue. Lunch included, free dinner

Breakfast and depart for Hoi An, passing the Hai Van Pass of the Clouds. Upon arrival in the city of Da Nang, visit the Cham civilization museum. Lunch at Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. Delivery of rooms and depart for the guided tour of Hoi An. Currently HoiAn is a single Vietnamese town that still retains its authentic aspects of past centuries and since 1998 it was declared by UNESCO, cultural heritage of humanity. The complete knowledge of the town is realized by making stops during the visit, in the most representative points of the ancient center. You will be able to see some ancient houses, the Japanese bridge, one of the congregation rooms of the various communities (Fujì, Cantonese, Japanese), the handicraft center and popular market of Hoi An. Time for Dinner. Free time to enjoy the evening in the ancient town. Overnight at Hoi An. Lunch included, free dinner

Free day in Hoi An You can - relax on the beaches by the sea, - go biking through villages and countryside around Hoi An, - book a tour of the ruins of the Champa civilization (35 km from Hoi An) - or wander around ancient city of Hoi An itself. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An. Services included: hotel & breakfast

Breakfast. Departure for Da Nang Airport for Vietnam Airlines flight to Ho Chi Minh. The City of Ho Chi Minh, or Saigon, as many locals still call it by its ancient name, is Vietnam's most important financial-economic center. It is said that if you look for something and do not find it here, you will not find it anywhere else in Vietnam! You will be infected by its radiance, marveled by the industriousness of the people, and, why not, impressed by the movements of its over seven million scooters! Upon arrival, transfer to the center, visit the war crimes museum. Lunch is served in a local restaurant in the city, the rooms are assigned and then we proceed to visit the "colonial" part of Saigon: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same architect who built the Eiffel Tower in Paris and a view of the American fu-embassy. Participation in the unique show of its kind, the water puppets. Free time for dinner. Overnight at hotel in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh).

Breakfast. Transfer by car towards Caibe. Upon arrival guided tour on the Mekong and on the banks and its canals. The day is entirely dedicated to the visit of the great delta of the Mekong river and its tributaries. From the center of Saigon, it will take about two hours to penetrate the heart of the Mekong Delta. Along the way you can already admire the landscape and the life of the peasants, huts, houses and tombs scattered in the emerald green of the palms and rice fields, the horticulture that take care of the plants of the orchards. When you arrive at the Great River, you embark for an excursion on the river, we will perceive the dilated rhythm of the typical life of the people who live on the Rive and on the River itself. We visit a farm of rice cakes, the artisan production of puffed rice and the production of coconut candies. You have the typical lunch in a house of a former landowner owner of the delta, we continue with the excursion on the great river. Afterwards, you return to the pier and drive to Can Tho where you stay overnight. Lunch included, free dinner.

Breakfast. Departure by private boat for Cai Rang and guided tour of the Cai Rang floating market (2 hours), the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Lunch in a local restaurant and departure towards An Giang, we proceed towards Tra Su to hike in the mangrove forest, where we visit a small boat rowed by a peasant woman, crossing the forest of accacias, mangroves and meeting the waterfowl, fish and plants, after of which we proceed to Chau Doc, the last town on the border with Cambodia. Upon arrival, delivery of the reserved rooms. Overnight in hotel at Chau Doc.

After breakfast, departure by fast boat to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. During the journey, there will be an assistant for obtaining the Cambodian visa. Various stops on the banks on the borders between the two countries for the procedures to leave Vietnam and enter Cambodia. Arrival in Phnom Penh mid-morning: meeting with the local guide. Lunch and guided tour of Phnom Penh (Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum where many artifacts of Angkor are held). Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast. Departure for Siem Reap by PLANE, depending on the condition of the river's waters. Upon arrival, meeting with the local guide and lunch. After lunch, including, visit the pre-Angorian temples Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei, are called temples of the Rolous group and will serve as models for the temples of Angkor in the following centuries of the group: the temples of Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. We proceed to visit the floating village on the lake. The visit is made with a private boat, which takes you between the floating houses of the lake's fishing village. He stops to know in detail a house, with the breeding of fish, the police station and a school to learn about the reality of this people on the water. In the late afternoon, visit to know the local handicraft production, Siem Reap Central Market, NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) center where the beautiful Cambodian silk is produced. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast and tour of the city of Angkor: the capital of Angkor Thom, the South Gate, the famous Bayon temple, the Phimeanakas area, the terrace of the Elephants and the leper King. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent temple of Ta Phrom, the most famous site of Angkor Vat. Next, climb the temple of Mount Bakheng to watch the sunset over the legendary Angkor Vat temple. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at Siem Reap

Second day dedicated to the visit of the city of Angkor. Visit of Banteay Srey, the citadel of women. Then, visit the temples of Preh Rupi, Mebon Est and Kravan. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the visit to the temple area of Preah Khan and Neak Pen Prasat Kravan. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. "

Breakfast. Free day until transfer to the airport. possibility of last purchases with a shopping tour or relax with a relaxing walk through the small streets and restaurants of Siem Reap. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your country. End of services.