Day 1 Arrive into Hanoi

Begin your ‘Historic Vietnam with Cambodia’ tour Cyclo Ride

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our local representative will be waiting outside the customs area to welcome you and to take you to your hotel (Check-in time is 3.00 pm). This evening, go on an exciting “cyclo ride” around charming French quarter, passing by landmarks like Opera House, St. Joseph’s Cathedral & Rue Paul Bert (now Trang Tien Street). Stop at picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake & visit Ngoc Son temple – the very heart of the city.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 City Tour of Hanoi Onto Halong Bay

After breakfast we first visit the Ba Dinh square – the political centre of the country and Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, One pillar pagoda. Next visit Temple of Literature- the temple of Confucius and also Vietnam’s first national university dated from 11st century and Tran Quoc temple- oldest temple on the western bank of the West lake. Afternoon transfer to Halong Bay – “Descending dragon” bay, a UNESCO World Heritage.

Upon arrival check in hotel and free at leisure to relax or go shopping at local market/ shopping malls in Ha Long.

Overnight at the hotel in Ha Long.

Day 3 Ha Long cruise Fly to Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast, transfer to Ha Long pier and embark on sightseeing boats to cruise into Halong Bay and discover the thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karts grottoes such as Fighting Cocks islets, Incense Urn islet, Human head islet, Duck islet Make a stop to visit Heaven Palace Cave – one of most beautiful cave in Halong. Late noon cruise back to Halong pier, disembark and transfer to airport for onward flight.

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh city airport and transfer to your hotel for check in and relax.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 4 Cu Chi Tunnels City Tour of Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast, head out to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, is one of the most famous and historical aspects of the Viet Nam War. Upon arrival, watch a short introductory documentary before follow our guide into the winding, underground network to explore the war memorial park. . Discover the Cu Chi site, which includes weapon and booby-trap exhibitions, visit different underground bunkers featuring kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition depots and hospital.

Later embark on our city tour to see the historic landmarks: visit Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Passing by classic European-landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and pay a visit to the Central Post Office designed by famous architect Gustave Eiffel

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 5 Full Day trip to Mekong Delta

After breakfast, we proceed to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong delta. Upon arrival in My Tho, we will take a Mekong boat trip to go between canals into gardens and rural houses, where a lot of families produce coconut candy, feed the bee for honey, or plant juicy fruit. Stop at some families and their small factories to enjoy their daily life and taste the tea with honey. On the way back, stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, noted for its special architecture with the combination between Western and Eastern Art.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 6 Fly to Siem Reap, City Tour of Siem Reap

After breakfast we take a flight to Siem Reap,in the afternoon we embark for a city tour of Siem Reap: first visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) with a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Continue to “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole” the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts and Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda with very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana).

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 7 Full Day Tour of Angkor

Today after breakfast we embark on a Full Day Tour of Angkor. Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 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, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas – 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. Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman

• who ruled 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. It is time to visit Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem

Day 8 Return Home with Wonderful Memories

Today, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your SOTC tour. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future.