VIETLAND HOLIDAYS

Arriving mid-morning, our guide will meet us at the airport and take us to our accommodation at Hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or spend time in the nearby shopping precinct.

Today we will have a city sights tour of Saigon which is one of the world’s true cosmopolitan cities with a history, culture and style obtained from colonial France, ancient China and the art deco era. Once the main port of Cambodia’s Mekong territory, Saigon became the capital of France’s Cochin China and later the capital of the Republic of Vietnam. It remained the capital until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Although the city’s name changed in 1976 to Ho Chi Minh City it is still called Saigon by the locals.Visit the Reunification Palace, which was the scene for the final stages of the Vietnam War and was used as the head-quarters by the South Vietnamese president during the Vietnam War. Pause at the emotional War Remnant 's Museum where sensitive photographs and infantry weaponsareon display. Tour pastthe French - Style Central Post Office andNotre Dame Cathedral built between 1886 and 1890

Start around 8.00 am.Today we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, 50 km from Saigon, where you can explore the tunnel network built by the SouthVietnamese Communist in1946.View a documentary made at the time showing how the Vietnamese Communists (Viet Cong) survived in the tunnels. After lunch return to Saigon with free time for shopping. Finish the day tour around 15.00 pm

Start around 8.00 am.This morning travel through rice fields and fruit farms to Ben Tre, a southern province in Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival take a short stroll through a shaded area of coconut farm; enjoy the tropical fruits which are grown in the region and local folk music. Then we go to the river bank for a short journey, by sampan, to the coconut candy factory where we can sample the candy and sip some honey tea. After lunch in the garden, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which was built in 1849 and is a combination of Asian and European architecture. Finish the tour in Saigon at 17:00 pm.

Today, the group is taken to Saigon Airport for a flight to Danang. Transfer from Danang Airport to Hoian hotel. This afternoon enjoy free time to shop or may be visit a tailor and order a custom suit.

Stop to visit Marble Mountain on the way to hotel.

Start around 9.00 am.Visit the highlights in the old town including the Japanese covered bridge, Phuk Kien Chinese Town Hall, temples and the beautiful old houses. See the local market on the river side of Hoian and in the afternoon enjoy free time for shoppingand relaxing.

Hoian is a beautiful town and offers so many experiences for visitors. Today you have a free day to explore shop or just relax at the beautiful resort. There are numerous restaurants, shops and markets within walking distance of the hotel.

Start around 8.00 am.This morning after check out we’ll be picked up and travel to Hue which is about 150 km from Hoian (3 hour drive).On the way, we will stop at Hai Van Pass to take pictures and visit the old border gate on the top.

After a traditional lunch, we will visit the former Imperial City of Hue ( which was built from 1805 to 1833 by Nguyen Dynasty), and go to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Vietnam’s Capital City

Start around 8.30 am.This morning we visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the beautiful surroundings of his home. View the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 to represent a lotus flower growing up out of the water, it is regarded as one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Take a one hour xichlo ride in the Old Quarter then enjoy free time to visit the Old Quarter by yourself. 

Start around 8.00 am.Today travel 170 km from Hanoi to Halong Bay (3.5hr drive with rest stop). Upon arrival we board the famous Halong Junk for a seafood lunch. Spend the afternoon cruising in Halong Bay to see thousands of limestone rock formations. Visit spectacular caves and stop at a beautiful beach for a swim. Our accommodation for the night is on board the junk where it will be anchored in a quiet bay.

Spend this morning cruising Halong Bay. Visit Bai Tu Long Bay and have brunch on board before disembarking at 11.30 am. Drive back to Hanoi where theremainder of the afternoon is yours to explore Vietnam’s capital.  Arrival at Hanoi around 15.30 pm

After 12 wonderful days together in Vietnam we farewell our fellow passengers who are flying home today. The rest of us are transferred to the airport for our flight to Cambodia. Fly into Siem Reap, to enjoy a 4 day tour of Cambodia. We will be welcomed by our friendly tour guide and transferred to our hotel for check-in. We have time to explore our accommodation before heading out tonight for dinner and to see the Apsara Dance Show at Angkor Theatre

This morning after breakfast we discover Ta Prohm. This ruin has been swallowed by the jungle and is undoubtedly the most atmospheric in Angkor. Built from 1186 and originally known as Rajavihara (Monastery of the King), Ta Prohm was a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII. We will visit the enchanting Banteay Srei which is built largely of red sandstone and showcases elaborate decorative wall carvings. This afternoon we travel back to Siem Reap where we have some free time to explore the town before heading back to the hotel for some leisure time. Tonight’s dinner is at the hotel

We enjoy breakfast at our hotel this morning before travelling to see the “Great City” of Angkor Thom. Visits today include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. This afternoon is dedicated to visiting the most famous and magnificent Angkor Wat Temple which is the largest religious monument in the world. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12^th Century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. The temple is the heart and soul of Cambodia and is a source of fierce national pride. On the way back we will take some time to explore a Handicraft School of Artisan d’Angkor

This morning we have free time at the hotel to enjoy the facilities, maybe have a swim in the pool or enjoy a spa treatment. After lunch we visit Kampong Phluk Floating Village which is about 20 km southeast of Siem Reap. Upon arrival we will be met by a boatman at the dock who will take us along a small stream to the village. The local inhabitants live in homes built on 6 metre high stilts which protect them during the rainy season. During the dry season when the lake is low these buildings look like skyscrapers. Each year when the water levels drop, many residents build temporary houses at the lake's edge, only to tear them down again when the water levels begin to increase.

FREE TIME UNTILL TRANSFERED TO THE AIRPORT