14 Days Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery

Today, you’ll arrive in Hanoi as per your flight time.
On arrival at the airport you’ll be met by AVG and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Meal: In-flight meal.

After breakfast, you’ll travel by coach through the rich farm land of the Red River Delta to arrive at Halong Bay. Designated a World Heritage site in 1994, Halong Bay’s spectacular array of islands, dotted with wind and wave eroded grottoes, is a wonder to behold.
On arrival you board a ship to view the thousands of limestone islands and their caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of junks and sampans gliding across the clear emerald waters of the bay form a magnificent scene. You‘ll also have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Early risers may like to participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. A sight not to be missed- especially if you are into photography. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands. Return to the junk for breakfast, then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay.
In the afternoon our driver will meet you at the Halong Jetty to drive you back to Hanoi.
Meal: Bunch.

This morning, you’ll take a half day Hanoi City Tour which takes in famous landmarks such as  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (photo stop only), a monumental edifice built to commemorate the Vietnamese Revolutionary leader); the One Pillar Pagoda (one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples); the Temple of Literature  (the first university in Vietnam) and Tran Quoc Pagoda (one of the oldest in Vietnam).  Later today we take a flight to Da Nang.
On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An. Originally an important trading route during the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and many temples.
Meal: Breakfast.

Today you can enjoy a day of leisure to explore Hoi An or join one of our optional tours.
You can choose a maximum of 2 optional tours on day 05 – one AM, and one PM.
Important note:
– Golden Bridge Tour; My Son Sanctuary and Thanh Ha Village Tour cannot be arranged on the same day
– A O Show, Hoi An Cooking Class Tour and Hoi An Memories Show cannot be arranged on the same day. Please choose one only.
Meal: Breakfast.

In the morning, there’s a guided tour to explore Hoi An on foot which takes in a visit to an old merchant’s home; Hoi An Market; a local Chinese temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge – the bridge was first constructed in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters. Over the centuries the ornamentation has remained relatively faithful to the original Japanese design. The French flattened out the roadway for cars, but the original arched shape was restored in 1986.
After lunch, you’ll be transferred to Da Nang airport to fly to Saigon.
On arrival at Saigon airport, you’ll be met by an AVG guide and taken to check-in at your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.

After breakfast, we set off to the Cu Chi Tunnels. During the Vietnam War, guerrilla fighters built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels, using them to hide in during bombing raids and to stage surprise attacks. Today, the remaining tunnels give visitors a unique understanding of what life was like during the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon there’s a half day tour of Ho Chi Minh City with highlights such as, Notre
Dame Cathedral, Post Office (Photo stop only), the War Remnant Museum and a chance to soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Ben Thanh market, one of Ho Chi Minh’s liveliest areas.
You may choose only 1 optional tour on day 7.
Meal: Breakfast.

Enjoy a day of leisure to explore Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.
You may choose only 2 optional tours on day 8 – one AM, and one PM.
Note: The performance schedule is subject to change. Please check availability when requesting this option.
Note: A O Show and Dinner on the Saigon River Cruise cannot be arranged on the same day
Meal: Breakfast.

Today you take the flight to Siem Reap.
On arrival at Siem Reap you will be met by your AVG guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast.

Spend a full day discovering the mystical Angkor temples. It starts with a visit to the quite remarkable Angkor Wat, then we’ll visit the ancient Ta Prohm Monastery.
In the afternoon, we visit Angkor Thom (the Great City) and the famous Bayon of the 12th and 13th centuries. Then, it’s on to the Elephant Terrace and the raised Leper King Terrace, built in the 12th century and featuring many beautifully sculptured Apsaras.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.

Late morning, take a 6-hour drive to Phnom Penh. The air-conditioned coach ride is comfortable and offers a glimpse of Cambodian country life, as you drive past rice paddies, traditional wooden houses, and water buffalo and cows grazing lazily beside the road. You’ll arrive at your hotel for check-in.
Optional Upgrade:
Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
(subject to availability)
The upgrade enables you to:
– Have a faster, more relaxed journey
– Fly economy class Cambodia Air
– Coach transfer to your hotel
Meal: Breakfast.

This morning, there’s a not-to-be-missed Phnom Penh city tour to The Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, Wat Ounalom and Central Market. You’ll see the location where international journalists camped out in 1975 on the eve of the Khmer Rouge takeover, and the burnt-out and bullet-holed building that has been left as it stood after the war.
Later on, continue on to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime. Then it’s on to Choeung Ek, made famous by the movie The Killing Fields, to learn about the atrocities that took place here. After this rather somber chapter on Cambodian history, to end your journey today, you will have a chance to lighten the mood and taste some Khmer snacks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Get ready for a flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast.

You will arrive home today.
Meal: N/A.
Accommodation: N/A.