Vietnam and the Temples of Angkor
March 29 - April 12, 2025
Vietnam and the Temples of Angkor
March 29 - April 12, 2025
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Vietnam, where stunning landscapes and bustling cities await. Journey through lush countryside, bustling markets, and serene beaches before discovering the awe-inspiring beauty of the Temples of Angkor. This unforgettable adventure promises a perfect blend of exploration and cultural immersion.
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Trip Itinerary
Get ready to explore the detailed itinerary of our Vietnam and Temples of Angkor adventure! The next section outlines each day's activities, showcasing the incredible experiences, breathtaking sights, and cultural wonders that await you. Dive into the journey and start envisioning your unforgettable trip to this fascinating region.
Day One | Saturday, March 29, 2025
Welcome to Hanoi
On arrival, we have airport transfers arranged for you at 11:00 and 15:00 to take you to your travel. Relish the warm embrace of Vietnam and her welcoming people, who will touch you with their humility and entrepreneurial spirit throughout your journey across this intoxicating land. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Complimentary arrival transfers depart Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) at 11:00 and 15:00 on the first day of the tour. Flights to arrive 1 hour prior.
Overnight: Silk Path Hotel
Meals: Welcome Reception
Day Two | Sunday, March 30, 2025
A Day to Discover Hanoi
This morning is dedicated to the revolutionary leader who fanned the flames of Vietnam's independence. We begin our day with a visit to the final resting place of "Uncle Ho", the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. A short walk from here, we will find Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, where we will dive into culture exploring the grounds surrounding the humble abode of Vietnam's most famous son. We will continue to the Temple of Literature, the first university for the sons of Mandarins, to gain insights into Hanoian culture. This afternoon, we will emark on a cyclo tour, weaving through the lively Old Quarter past colorful shopfronts and street food vendors. Enjoy an evening at leisure or consider joining one of our recommended Optional Experiences to watch a show that uses the ancient art of water puppetry to story-tell the daily lives of Vietnamese people.
Overnight: Silk Path Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day Three | Monday, March 31, 2025
Set Sail for Halong Bay Stays With Stories
We leave the busy streets of Hanoi behind, bound for the serenity of Halong Bay where we'll board a traditional-style Vietnamese Junk boat. The limestone karsts and tropical islets rising up from the emerald waters provide an ethereal backdrop for our leisurely cruise. Once welcomed aboard, enjoy lunch whilst cruising one of the New Seven Natural Wonders. Visit Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island, the cave is 300m long through the mountains, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in millions of years, along with many historical vestiges and stalactites. Followed, weather permitting, by a stop at the quiet Tra Bau beach in Lan Ha Bay with its smooth white sand. You may choose to relax or take a nice swim in the green, emerald waters. We return to our Junk boat for a cooking class with the chef and enjoy a mesmerizing sunset on the top deck before dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the UNESCO-listed natural wonder.
Overnight: Orchid Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five | Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Uncover Historic Hoi An
Dive into culture this morning, embarking on a walking tour around the ancient town of Hoi An. Embrace its charm of yesteryear - the narrow lanes, colorful marketplaces and ancient temples, providing insights into the Vietnam of old. See the old merchant houses and 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge, before visiting Thanh Dong Organic Village where you will spend some time helping local farmers and learning about their daily working routines. Kick back and enjoy a relaxing foot massage that will set the pace for the rest of the day and evening at leisure.
Overnight: Allegro Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Day Six | Thursday, April 3, 2025
Local Life in Hoi An
Enjoy some free time this morning to explore Hoi An further or simply relax at your hotel. Your choice of activities this afternoon could see you learn how to craft your own colorful lantern or gain insights into life as a local fisherman (subject to weather conditions). Create a work of art to bring your home luck and happiness, or cast your net wide for the catch of the day - the choice is yours.
Overnight: Allegro Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Day Seven | Friday, April 4, 2025
Head to Hue via Red Beach
The healthy flavors of Vietnamese cuisine take center stage as we travel by boat to the Red Bridge Cooking School to learn about the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food. We will have an opportunity to savor the dishes we have prepared for lunch before returning to Hoi An. This afternoon, our journey takes us over Hai Van Pass en route to Red beach, where the American Marines first landed in Vietnam during the decades-long war. We continue to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, for our overnight stay.
Overnight: Eldora Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Eight | Saturday, April 5, 2025
See the Sights of Hue
We will navigate busy streets of Hue on the back of a cyclo en route to the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel, once home to Nguyen emperors. From here, we drive to Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's best-preserved religious monument. Boarding a local dragon boat next, we cruise along the Perfume River to the house of the former Princess Ngoc Son where we will connect with locals and meet a family member for a Be My Guest lunch to gain a glimpse of their life in this historic house. The afternoon is ours to enjoy at leisure or consider joining one of our Optional Experiences.
Overnight: Eldora Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day Nine | Sunday, April 6, 2025
Journey to Ho Chi Minh City Make Travel Matter
A short flight this morning brings you to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy the iconic sights of Ho Chi Minh revealed on a walking tour of Dong Khoi Street. See the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville. Then wander up to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, designed by the renowned Gustave Eiffel. Continue to the War Remnants Museum where you will have a vivid glimpse of the war through the eyes of the locals. Your final stop is Ben Thanh market, one of the earliest surviving structures in old Saigon. Finish with dinner at KOTO restaurant. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER* Experience visit supports those affected by poverty to provide opportunities and a vocational education in the hospitality sector.
Overnight: Novotel Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Ten | Monday, April 7, 2025
Meander Along the Mekong Delta
The mighty Mekong beckons today, as we take a day trip to the Cai Be town, in the heart of the Mekong Delta with the first stop today being at an ancient house dating back to the 19th century, beautifully preserved and passed down through many generations of family. We will transfer to a traditional sampan boat and navigate the maze of small canals to the unique Cai Be floating market where stall holders show their goods by hanging them on bamboo poles, stopping for a home hosted lunch of delicious Mekong Delta specialities. Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Novotel Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Eleven | Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels Dive Into Culture
We will delve into Vietnam's turbulent history from the previous century with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels built to protect the Viet Cong guerillas from the French air and ground sweeps. We will explore the underground compounds with a VC veteran and gain an understanding of the history of the tunnel, which once served as living quarters and housed hospitals, food and weapons caches. Returning to Ho Chi Minh City by private speedboat, we will enjoy some free time this afternoon. Later we will Dive into Culture during a visit to the home of the former American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960's, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, followed by a Farewell Dinner.
Overnight: Novotel Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day Twelve | Tuesday, April 9, 2025
Continue to Cambodia
Transfer to the airport for the short international flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. On arrival you will meet your local Cambodian Travel Director, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Tara Angkor
Meals: Breakfast
Day Thirteen | Wednesday, April 10, 2025
Amazing Angkor Wat Make Travel Matter
Today, walk through a pyramid-shaped gateway into an ancient world. Serene stone faces watch over us as we cross the causeway suspended over a moat into the spiritual heart of the ancient lost city of Angkor. A local specialist and renowned Khmer scholar brings to life the stories behind the intricate carvings and murals of celestial nymphs and mythical serpents, along the abandoned hallways of Angkor Wat. Our next stop is the terracotta-hued walls of Banteay Srei Temple - the "Citadel of Women" dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. We will have time to admire the 10th-centry carvings of women, said to have been too delicate to have been carved by a man, hence the name.
This afternoon embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Later we will visit Wat Damnak and participate in a private blessing ceremony during which a sacred thread will be tied around our wrists to protect against evil spirits. Finishing with a visit to Krabei Riel local village, you will have a chance to walk and talk with villagers who are always keen to share their smiles with you. Learn some of their traditional skills such as palm leaf weaving. Your time will be spent truly engaging in a real life Cambodian Village MAKE TRAVEL MATTER* experience.
Overnight: Tara Angkor
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fourteen | Thursday, April 11, 2025
Temples of Angkor
Our first stop today is a visit to the fortified Angkor Thom, where we will see such iconic sites as the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon with its giant smiling faces of Buddha. We venture underneath the dense tree canopy to the crumbling, moss-covered ruins of the Buddhist temple of Ta Prohm, which featured as the location for the film "Tomb Raider", exploring its towers, courtyards, and corridors to uncover the intricate stone reliefs that are shielded by the surrounding foliage. Continuing with a visit to the Old Market, where the locals shop for fresh fruit, vegetables, and spices. Wander past the busy stalls and smell freshly baked baguettes, a remnant of the country's French heritage.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience to learn the secrets of Khmer cuisine or a sunset boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. This evening transfer for a wonderful dinner accompanied by traditional Apsara Dancing that will bring ancient Khmer culture to life.
Overnight: Tara Angkor
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fifteen | Friday, April 12, 2025
Depart Siem Reap
Airport shuttles have been arranged to depart the hotel at 5:30 and 15:00 for your onward flight.
Complimentary departure transfers depart from the hotel at 5:30 and 15:00 on the last day of the tour. Flights to depart 3 hours later.
Overnight: Tara Angkor
Meals: Breakfast
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