Places covered: Hanoi, Halong Bay and Siem Reap
Duration: 07 Nights 08 Days
Category: Family Vacation
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Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, meet & greets and transfer to hotel for the check-in procedure then free at leisure to relax.
After the breakfast, you will visit Ho Chi Minh Complex {Include Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum (closed Monday and Friday year-round and throughout September to November), Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace (Outside Only), Uncle Hos House on stilt, One pillar pagoda} and Temple of Literature, built-in 1070 to dedicate to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. In the afternoon, transfer to Halong Bay (approximate 3,5 hours). Check-in hotel and overnight in Halong City.
After the hotel breakfast, proceed to northern Vietnam to Halong Bay with stops for sightseeing and break E- route. Check-in on-board upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing before leaving the harbor for your cruise through fascinating landscapes of Halong Bay. A special lunch (Optional) of fresh seafood and appetizing favorites will be served right away as you start to cruise passing dramatic islands. Enjoy the spectacular view of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay and this mid-afternoon you will take rowing boats or kayaks to discover the interesting daily lives of inhabitants at the Vung Vieng floating fishing village. The rest of the day is for you to relax on the top deck viewing the marvelous scenery of the bay or enjoy swimming in Halong Bay emerald water. Later, take part in a cooking demonstration to learn something about Vietnamese food, and dinner tonight is a scrumptious a la carte delight with a range of different options. Overnight on board.
After the hotel breakfast, proceed to check-out the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. On arrive at Siem Reap Airport, meet & greets then transfer to hotel. Siem Reap is the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor temples. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight stay at Siem Reap
After the hotel breakfast, proceed to Angkor Thom – the great city of the ancient Khmer empire. The visit includes: the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, and continue exploring the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that a visitor may remember forever.
Afternoon: it is time to see the one classified to the group of the seven wonders, the world heritage and the masterpiece of the world, the Angkor Wat temple which was built by King Suryavarman II in the middle of the 12th century cover a period of about 30 years. Its self has nearly two thousands of Apsaras carving on the wall with a different gesture, dresses, and hairstyles. Overnight in Siem Reap
After the hotel breakfast, proceed to drive to the rural outskirt 35km from the town and visit to Banteay Srei, the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture. This is a small temple but its carvings are so impressive. It is nearly everyone’s favorite site and Visits Kbal Spean is an Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Siem Reap District, Siem Reap Province. The site consists of a series of stone rock relief carvings in sandstone formations of the river bed and banks. It is commonly known as the “Valley of a 1000 Lingas” or “The River of a Thousand Lingas”. The motifs for stone carvings are mainly myriads of lingams (phallic symbol of Hindu god Shiva), depicted as neatly arranged bumps that cover the surface of sandstone bedrock, and lingam-yoni designs. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap
After the hotel breakfast, proceed to check-out the hotel and transfer to the Siem Reap International Airport for your departure.
Wow what a wonderful trip,no words t sayWe 5 ladies senior citizens had an enjoyable Siem Reap, Cambodia trip.We had a v efficient lady guide who were with us till the end of our tour.Our itinerary started withApsara dance plus dinnerAnghor Thom or Bayon templeThe famous mesmerising Angkor wat Sun rise from reflecting pond spot which was an icing on d tour cake. Climbing to Third level of Angkor Wat temple by the steps was adventurous and we did t so courageously.Sree pura temple,Sahasra linga visits ,waterfalls nearby,Cambodian veg lunch we enjoyed. Sahasra linga was a divine experience.Cruise along the river ,visits to Lotus looms,crocodile farm was great.We got the see the floating village also.Small tuk tuk rides efficient massage parlours have to be really experienced.We thank Madras Travels for arranging this wonderful tour and looking forward to have more such tours with their help.