10D VIETNAM – CAMBODIA –STRIP
10D VIETNAM – CAMBODIA –STRIP
DAY 1 : REACH HANOI
Arrive at to Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam !
Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Late afternoon, enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
Overnight stay at Hanoi.
DAY 2 :
HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
From Hanoi, at 8 AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong bay , the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin , a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing with buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arriving at Halong we will take a big boat to cruise the bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd – shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto , stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure, Overnight on the boat near Titov beach.
Please note that the program may be little varied on different cruise.
DAY 3 :
HALONG – HANOI- FLY TO DA NANG
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most dense area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting-Rock , Sail Island, Incense burner Rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Transfer to airport to take flight to Da Nang.
Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. Overnight stay at Da Nang.
DAY 4 :
DA NANG SIGHTSEEING
After a sumptuous breakfast depart for Da Nang city tour. Explore Ba Na hill, sightseeing the panoramic views of Quang nam - Da Nang city Discover the famous bridge is Golden bridge Sightseeing some famous place in here such as: French Village Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop.
Overnight stay at Da Nang..
DAY 5 :
TRANSFER FROM DA NANG TO SAIGON
After breakfast depart for Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the city centre. Check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 6
SAIGON- MY THO –BEN TRE – SAIGON (MEKONG DELTA)
Have breakfast at hotel. head to the south to My Tho and Ben Tre , the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products. Stop en route to visit Dong Tam Snake farm and Vinh Trang pagoda.Travel to My Tho. Upon arrival at My Tho , we will take a small boat into gardens and rural houses , where a lot of families produce coconut candies , feed the bee for honey , or plant juicy fruits. Stop at some families and their small factories. Lunch at local restaurant. Late afternoon back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 7:
CU CHI TUNNEL – TRANSFER TO PHNOM PENH
After breakfast depart for Cu Chi Tunnel. Then transfer to Phnom Penh. Overnight stay at Phnom Penh. (B,D)
DAY 8:
PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR – TRANSFER TO SIEM REAP
After breakfast depart for half day city tour. Discover four of Phnom Penhs
finest cultural and historical attractions.
starting from Wat Phnom and the beautiful Royal Palace, the trip continues to the National Museum and the Silver Pagoda, so named because of its floor that comprises 5,000 silver tiles and topped by a magnificent golden Buddha encrusted with 9,584 pieces of real diamonds.
Begin your day with a visit to the opulent Royal Palace, home to the royal family of Cambodia and a symbol of the nation. Renowned for its majestic spires and elegant design, it is one of the most significant landmarks of Cambodia. Then admire the Silver Pagoda, home to a Buddha coated with 9,584 diamonds, as well as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, with its pristine gardens. These iconic pieces of Khmer architecture are a great way to learn about the history of Cambodian kings. Your final stop is at Wat Phnom, the tallest Buddhist temple in the city. Located in central Phnom Penh, Wat Phnom is the center of celebrations during the Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben, a 15-day religious festival. Wander the around the complex, where you can find various stupas, statues, and paintings that showcase mythological scenes and an essence of true Cambodia.
In the afternoon transfer to Siem Reap. Overnight stay at Siem Reap.
DAY 9 : ANGKOR WAT
Breakfast at hotel, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3 km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. The famous Bayon temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall , 300 meter long terrace, wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon – huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom in front of impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as demons and other mythological beings. Last you will visit Ta Prohm Temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries.
Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple , the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces , alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.Have funny time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market! Overnight in Siem Riep!
DAY 10 :
SIEM RIEP TO KOLKATA
Breakfast at hotel, free leisure until time transfer to airport for the return flight to Kolkata.
INCLUSIONS :-
Economy air ticket (with 20 Kg check in luggage) for all International and domestic flights.
Accommodation in 4* hotel
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
Water puppet show in Hanoi.
Cyclo tour in Old Quarter of Hanoi
Private cabin on shared overnight junk in Halong Bay.
Full day Da Nang City tour including Ba Na hills and Golden bridge.
Mekong delta full day tour
Cu Chi tunnel
Ho Chi Minh City tour
Half day Phnom Penh City Tour.
Full day Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom Temple, Bayon Temple with lunch
Apsara dance in Siem Reap
All transfer in AC coach.
Experienced English speaking guide in each place.
Visa fees for all countries.
Insurance upto 70 years of age.
Tips
EXCLUSIONS
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
Anything which are not specified in the itinerary.
Extra sightseeing tours which are not specified in the itinerary.
Personal expenses , such as Single Supplement ,Laundry, telephone , drinks, etc. other services not specified in the itinerary.
5% GST
TCS as per Government Regulations
Notes:
A person below 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered a child
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach
It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach
Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour may operate in a reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary.
No refunds for unutilized services
BVTC reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services.
BVTC reserves the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons and reasons beyond the control of BVTC due to Force Majeure related to weather conditions, strike, pandemic etc.