Travel Cambodia

ITINERARY

Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap
Welcome to Siem Reap, the gateway into the Angkor temples. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Angkor Thom and the legendary Angkor Wat. Upon arrival, our tour guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check in. After you get settled in, spend the afternoon on hotel’s pool or explore the town on your own.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2: Discover Angkor
Rise up early to pick up the most beautiful, haunting and spiritual moment to visit magnificent Angkor Wat at dawn. This special activity is designed also to help you see “the Temple reflex on the water” when it’s much cooler and less crowded. Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was constructed by Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys and ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.
For your most convenience, a table with hot tea or coffee and breakfast box arranged by Travel Cambodia will be served right on site of Angkor Wat.
This is our way to avoid the crowd when they go back to their hotel for breakfast.
Your journey continues with a visit of the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its majestic doors and artifacts. From here, you visit to monumental temple of Bayon which is the heart of Angkor Thom. Later, visit the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and Takeo "Jewel of Crystal", which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century. You should not miss Ta Prohm Temple, which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty with its giant trees that have grown there for centuries.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh – City Tour
Today we fly from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s modern capital.  Despite its recent turbulent history, Phnom Penh’s wide tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial mansions hold an undeniable charm. Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the city center.  Start by learning about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia’s recent, bloody history on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Choeung Ek “Killing Fields and stop at Russian Market to try out your best bargaining skills. At the market, you can find anything from motorcycle parts to valuable gems. Get back to hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 4: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc
After breakfast, start the day with a brief tour down Sihanouk Boulevard to visit the National Museum and the Royal Palace, home to the royal family and the opulent silver pagoda.
At 12:00am, travel by speedboat down the Mekong, through Cambodia and into Vietnam. Spending the afternoon cruising down the river and enjoying views of the fluvial landscape is an unforgettable experience. Arrive in Chau Doc around 17:00. Our guide will meet you at the dock and take you to your hotel for check in. Free evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Day 5: Chau Doc – Mekong Delta Tour – Saigon
Travel by car, stopping along the way to explore the serene Mekong, to the riverside town of Cai Be. On our way, visit a candy factory and orchard garden, where you will have an opportunity to listen to traditional Vietnamese music. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant then set out by rowboat to explore some of the delta’s many islands. In the afternoon, continue on our drive to Saigon. Check in at the hotel then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel in Saigon

Day 6: Saigon – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels
We leave Saigon and drive through South Vietnam’s countryside to Tay Ninh province to visit the magical Cao Dai Temple, home to the Buddhist fusion religion that took root in the 1920s. Join a noontime ceremony at the colorful temple then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue on our journey to visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground labyrinth constructed by the Vietnamese soldiers to survive American air raids during the Vietnam War. Those bold enough have the opportunity to crawl through sections of the tunnels to understand the living conditions of the Vietnamese soldiers during the wartime. We return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel in Saigon

Day 7: Saigon City Tour – Hoian
Saigon, Vietnam’s largest city, is a vibrant, modern metropolis, converging East and West. After breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning on a guided tour of this captivating city, visiting the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. There will be an afternoon departure to Danang. Our guide will meet you at the arrival gate and take you on the short drive to the tranquil, riverside town, Hoian.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Day 8: Hoian City Tour
Enjoy time for relaxation as you immerse yourself in the serenity and charm of this sleepy beach town. From the 16th to 18th century Hoian was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants, who came to trade in the high quality silk still produced in the region. Today, Hoian is a relaxing resort popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and numerous cafes. Take a half-day walking tour through the ancient quarter’s narrow winding streets, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky Ancestral House and the famous Japanese Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, explore and relax.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Day 9: Hoian – Hue
After checkout, drive northward to Hue over the 500 meter high, 21 kilometer long, Hai Van pass. Stop at the scenic Lang Co Beach for a drink before continuing on to Hue - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend the afternoon on a leisurely walking tour through Vietnam’s ancient capital city, visiting the Royal Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of King Tu Duc - a replica of the king’s palace built for the next reincarnation of the king.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 10: Hue – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Today travel to North Vietnam’s magical Halong Bay. Fly to Hanoi where our guide will meet you at the airport and take you on a drive through the countryside along the Red River Delta to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong City in the late afternoon. Enjoy the afternoon to rest and relax at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Halong Bay

Day 11: Halong Bay Cruise
Spend a whole day and a night on a traditional Junk Cruise in the amazing Halong Bay, a natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters. Arrive at the dock around noon and board your junk. Savor a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as we sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, we will cruise around some of Halong’s numerous islands. Visit one of the most beautiful caves in Halong area. Stop at an island cove with a sheltered white-sand beach and take a dip in the warm waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (weather permitting).  Pass the night on the junk, lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of calm waters.
Meal:  Breakfast.
Accommodations: Aboard the Junk Cruise

Day 12: Halong - Hanoi
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi exercises on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for brunch then lounge around on the sun deck of the sundeck while admiring the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay as we navigate back to Halong City. Our driver waits at Halong pier, for the drive back to Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi. On arrival, enjoy an orientation walk in the Old quarter of Hanoi, visiting city’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet performance - a unique Vietnamese art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 13: Hanoi City Tour - Yangon
Spend a half-day exploring Vietnam’s charming capital, with its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas; Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Our city guide will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house); the Presidential Palace; the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; if time permits, can visit one museum. In the afternoon head the Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight to Yangon, Myanmar. Our guide will meet at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel in Yangon

Day 14: Yangon – Bagan
Via a short domestic flight set out for Bagan, Myanmar’s archaeological wonderland and home to over 3,000 ancient temples dotted among lush farmland.  Start the day by exploring some of the region’s many redbrick temples. Start with Shwe Zi Gone Pagoda, believed to enshrine a hair and tooth of Guatama Buddha then move on to the 11th century, That byin Nyu and Manuha Pagodas. Visit a lacquer ware workshops and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the legendary Irrawaddy River. (Optional balloon ride over Bagan, weather permitting).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

Day 15: Bagan – Mandalay
The day begins with a flight to Mandalay. Spend the day on a tour of the city starting with the Mahagandaryone Monastery to watch the monks partake in their afternoon meal and rice ceremony. Next visit the adjacent U Bein Wooden Bridge, continuing on to see the Mahamuni Image - a bronze Buddha statue cast during Buddha’s lifetime, tapestry works, wood carvings & bronze casting workshops, a marble carving workshop and a silk-weaving home cottage. After lunch at a local restaurant continue on your tour and visit Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi Monstery, and Kuthodaw Pagoda - known to contain the “world’s biggest book.” Finish the day with a sunset visit to Mandalay Hill, enjoying panoramic views of the brilliant green countryside as the sun trails slowly into the west.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Day 16: Bagan – Fly to Mandalay – Sagaing – Amarapura
Head to the airport for a flight to Mandalay.
Known as the hub of Buddhism in Myanmar, Mandalay is a realm of stupas, monks, and monasteries. The most fascinating visit will be the time watching the monks during worship time and enjoying their daily meal.
We first drive to Sagaing Hill, learn about a monk’s schooling, visit Budda Cave, Uminthonze Pagoda and Sunooponnyashin Pagoda. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Mandalay. OUr next visit is Amarapura - famous for Mahagandaryone Monastery, Amarapura is the best place to see how monks live in Mandalay. Walk over Ubein Wooden Bridge, the longest teakwood of its type and capture the beautiful sunset view over the bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Day 17: Mandalay – Mandalay Palace – Departure
After breakfast, visit Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery: noted for its exquisite wood carvings, gold leaf beating workshop, Kuthodaw Pagoda: known to hold the world largest book, then take the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the panoramic view of the city.
In the afternoon, Our driver will transfer you to Mandalay Interntional Airport to catch your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
Bon Voyage!

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