Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Standard check-in time is at 02.00 PM

Day 2: NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE (B/L) Shared Coach Tour
07:30-08:00: This morning our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to start the 120km comfortable Limousine bus journey through the lush landscapes with a short rest stop.
10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12:00 - Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant that offers some lovely traditional food
14:00 - You will get to experience a sampan boat trip which is owned and rowed by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”
16:00: After arriving at Mua Cave you'll be starting an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular rice valley with precious views of nature.
17:30:  Return to Limousine bus and then come back to Hanoi.
20:30 - Your day tour ends with the drop you off at your hotel

Day 3: QUANG PHU CAU INSENCE VILLAGE (B)
Today, you will be transferred to visit Quang Phu Cau incense village. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. We’ll have time to capture a variety of shots of the workers in action. We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. As we go along, we’ll capture more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. Then drive back to Hanoi.
The afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: HANOI – HALONG (B/L/D)
Note: Transfer Hanoi – Halong by shuttle bus
Depart for a 2.5-hour journey to Halong Bay. Make a stop en route for some refreshment (around 15-20 minutes). On arrival in Halong Bay, This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a wild beauty of clustered limestone islets and crescent beaches. Then board your deluxe junk, settle into your cabin and prepare your appetite for an enjoyable lunch on deck. Settle on board your main boat to begin a 2-day/1 night cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay. Afterwards, take an exhilarating kayak trip through the lagoon, have a refreshing swim or simply relax on board and enjoy the sunset. Overnight on junk

Day 5: HALONG – HANOI – FLY TO DANANG – HOI AN (B/BR)
Wake up early and take a position on the upper deck to witness the sun rise over the bay, a cup of hot tea in hand. Early morning is truly a magical time on the bay as the limestone karsts appear all around you in different shapes, sizes and colours. Continue sailing through magnificent Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a brunch on board before arriving at Ha Long City Pier at noon where the shuttle bus will be waiting for and drive back to Hanoi Centre. Then a private car will take you to Hanoi airport for flight to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. Free at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.
Note: Flight Hanoi – Danang should be from 18.00PM

Day 6: FREE AT LEISURE (B)
Free at leisure and overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: FREE AT LEISURE (B)
Free at leisure and overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: FREE AT LEISURE (B)
Free at leisure and overnight in Hoi An

Day 9: HOI AN – DANANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Free at leisure and overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: FREE AT LEISURE (B)
Free at leisure in the morning. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 11: HO CHI MINH – FLY TO SIEM REAP (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Free at leisure and overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: ANGKOR TEMPLES WITH SUNSET (B)
​08.30 Pick up at your hotel.
Start your sightseeing tour of the 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 and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. 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. Enjoy the sunset over Pre Rup temple then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 13: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to Siem Reap airport for flight back to the UK