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| Duration | 13 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 4,848 | $ 2,236 |
| Price Per Day | $ 373 | $ 160 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
13 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 1 Dinner |
| Description |
Enjoy 13 days with a seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV AmaLotus, cultural and religious exposure, as well as authentic fine dining. |
The best of Vietnam and Cambodia tour is one of the best sellers. Embark on this 14-day journey to explore the essence of these two countries. You will ride on a rickshaw waving around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, take in the stunning natural wonder of Halong Bay, soak up the relaxed atmosphere of ancient Hoi An, explore Vietnamese history in Hue, and observe locals' daily life of the Mekong Delta. While in Siem Reap, Cambodia, you will explore the vast religious complex of Angkor temples. |
Day 1: Arrive Siem Reap
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you’ll be met by an APT representative and transferred to your luxurious hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore.
Stay: Three Nights: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor
Day 2: Siem Reap
FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Dining
Choose from an extensive range of activities that showcase the cultural heart of Siem Reap.
Meet your tour director and fellow travellers this morning at your welcome briefing and then head to Angkor Archaeological Park to visit the last and most enduring capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom, and the 12th-century temple of Bayon. This evening, enjoy dinner and a traditional Apsara dance performance.
Day 3: Siem Reap
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Rise early and travel back to Angkor Archaeological Park for a glass of champagne as you enjoy a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat.
Freedom Of Choice - Dining
Tonight you can select from a number of local restaurants for dinner.
Explore the vine-engulfed temple of Ta Prohm, a World Heritage-listed site, and pay a visit to ‘Opportunities of Development thru Art’.
Day 4: Siem Reap, Prek K’dam, Embark Ship
Transfer to Prek K’dam to embark your river ship. Tonight, celebrate the beginning of your cruise with a Luke Nguyen Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Seven Nights: Cruise the Mekong River aboard APT’s RV AmaLotus
Day 5: Kampong Chhnang, Koh Chen
Hop aboard a small boat to explore the lush wetlands near Kampong Chhnang, watching for water birds and traditional fishing traps near the riverbank. Back on your ship, continue sailing to the village of Koh Chen for a walk to visit the fine silverware and copperware workshops.
Day 6: Prek K’dam, Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Phnom Penh
From Prek K’dam, take a coach to Oudong where you’ll call on a monastery for a Buddhist blessing experience with monks. In Kampong Tralach later, ride an ox cart through the countryside, passing rice fields and smiling locals on the way back to your ship. Later, arrive in Phnom Penh.
Day 7: Phnom Penh
FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Perhaps enjoy a tour of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, or take a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields. Your other options are a visit to the National Museum or a city tour in a tuk tuk.
After breakfast, disembark in Phnom Penh.
Day 8: Phnom Penh, Border Crossing
Relax while border crossing formalities are carried out before arriving in Tan Chau.
Day 9: Tan Chau, Evergreen Island
Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau. Glide past a floating fishing farm, then take a rickshaw tour. Later, observe rural Mekong life on an evergreen island.
Day 10: Sa Dec, Cai Be
In the city of Sa Dec, enjoy a small boat ride past floating markets, then disembark to visit a Cao Dai temple. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Huynh Thuy Le’s old house and visit a rice paper manufacturer.
Day 11: Disembark Cruise, Depart Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), attend either a memorialservice at Long Tan Cross or visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Disembark at My Tho Port and select from two Signature Experiences.
Stay: Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Tonight, enjoy a Luke Nguyen-inspired degustation dinner with matching wines at Xu Restaurant.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Discover the city on your choice of activities: tour the city on foot, enjoy a motorbike tour, visit the Ky Long Art Villa, join a shopping tour, or take part in a cooking class at GRAIN by Luke Nguyen cooking studio.
Day 13: Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to the airport this morning.
Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi
Overnight: Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by a local guide then driven to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or go out and explore the city.
Day 2: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Hanoi
This morning will commence with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by a visit to Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Later, continue your tour to some significant sites, including One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology and then experience a rickshaw trip around the Old Quarter. The last stop is Hoan Kiem Lake. Passing through the wooden red-painted bridge, you will reach Ngoc Son Temple. After the tour, feast your eyes on a local water puppet show.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On Board
Today you will head to Halong Bay for a 2-day cruise trip. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is famous for its original limestone karst geomorphology features. You will sail through some islets and a fishing village, and then anchor the vessels at the Frog Pond area. The ship offers a variety of optional activities like kayaking, swimming, diving to explore this beautiful area.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
Meals: Light Breakfast, Brunch
Overnight: Hoi An
If you wake up early, why not try an organized Tai Chi class among the peaceful surroundings. Before disembarking, you may have a chance to visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most spectacular and biggest caves. Walking around 600 steps up to the cave, you will reach it and be amazed by the beauty inside.
After the cruise, meet your guide and driver who will accompany you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Hoi An
In the morning, visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and the former Vietnamese Merchant's House. Later, head to the home of an artisan in the old street, where you will have a chance to make a traditional lantern by hand and keep it as a souvenir.
Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Hue
Move on to Hue by land, via Da Nang. Along the way, stop to visit Cham Museum, Non-Nuoc Beach, Marble Mountain, and take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Da Nang at Hai Van Pass. Arrive in Hue late afternoon, check into your hotel and relax.
Day 7: Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Hue
This morning you will visit the majestic Tomb of King Minh Mang, the final resting place of one of the Nguyen Dynasty's staunchest Confucians. Then, ride a royal dragon boat along the Perfume River to the sacred Thien Mu Pagoda - the symbol of Hue. Continue to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City for their historic monuments. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to take a stroll down the traditional Dong Ba Market to experience the local lifestyle.
Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and escorted to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Go for exploration at the underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to the downtown to visit the Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace. Step into the Old Saigon Post Office, which is one of Vietnam's most beautiful examples of French colonial architecture. Lastly, have a stroll at Dong Khoi Street.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
A 2-hour drive will take you to Ben Tre, one of the popular Mekong Delta hubs. Here, you will navigate a maze of narrow canals to witness life around the water, walk in the village to see local houses, and enjoy a homemade lunch in the home of the residents.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for the night after the tour.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Siem Reap
Say goodbye to Vietnam and fly onward to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your downtown hotel for a rest.
Day 12: Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Siem Reap
Today, you will be delighted by the time-honored Angkor temples. Passing through the bridge guarded by two rows of mythical statues, you will enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire built in the 13th century with multiple temples. See the most notable Bayon Temple and Elephant Terrace in the center of Angkor Thom.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat. This well-preserved temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world, spanning 402 acres. Before returning to the hotel, climb up to Bakheng Hill or the less-crowded Pre Rup Temple for the stunning sunset.
Day 13: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Siem Reap
Aside from Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, there are many other temples worth visiting. You will pass through some local villages to visit red-sandstone Banteay Srei. Listen to your guide telling fairy stories in relief above each lintel while looking for beautiful angles to
practice your photography skills.
In the afternoon, go back to explore Ta Prohm Temple, where crumbling temples and majestic trees are intertwined, like scenes from the film Tomb Raider. Not far away is Ta Keo Temple, possibly the first to be built entirely out of sandstone by the Khmer Empire.
Day 14: Siem Reap - Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Your vacation to Vietnam and Cambodia comes to an end today. At the appointed time, a private transfer takes you to the airport. Bid farewell to your guide and board your homebound flight with wonderful memories.
