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VIETNAM
& Cambodia
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Saigon,
Mekong Delta, Siem Reap
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Itinerary
ARRIVAL - HANOI SHORT CITY TOUR
1 HANOI
Arrival at Hanoi airport, after clearing immigrations and baggage
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claim, meet our local representative / driver in the arrival hall and
proceed to hotel.
NOTE: Hotel Check in 15:00 hrs.
Late afternoon have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit,
which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son
Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). (D)
NOTE: If your arrival time is late, then cyclo tour won’t be provided.
Tour Highlights
HANOI: • Cyclo tour • Ho Chi Minh Complex • Ho Chi Minh’s
Mausoleum • One Pillar Pagoda • Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Temple of Literature • Museum of Ethnology
HALONG BAY: • Boat cruise • Surprising Grotto
SAIGON: • Reunification Palac • Mariamman Hindu Temple
• Cholon (Chinatown) • Ben Thanh Market • Mekong Delta
• Cu Chi tunnels
CAMBODIA: • Siam Reap • Angkor Thom • Wat Thmei
• Floating Villages • Great Lake • Wat Bo • Psar Chars
Early Bird Offer
• Book 12 weeks in advance and get £ 70 OFF per adult and child
• Book 9 weeks in advance and get £ 50 OFF per adult and child
Price Includes
• Return transportation and transfers in a private coach with AC
• 8 nights accommodation in a 3*+/4 * hotel with buffet breakfast
• 1 night accommodation on Halong Bay boat cruise with breakfast
• 8 Indian dinners & 1 Vietnamese & International dinner
• 4 Indian lunches & 4 Vietnamese lunches
• Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
• Local English speaking tour guide for all applicable sightseeing.
• Domestic flight: Hanoi - Saigon*
• International flight: Saigon - Siam Reap*
• All tips and service charges
• Premium services of Star Tours’ representative / experienced local
group operator
*Flight prices are calculated as of 10/10/2023 and are subject to
changes at the time of tour confirmation. Airfare supplement is
applicable ( to be paid additional - mandatory ) if the airfare
increase at the time of ticketing.
Hanoi 3
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Halong Bay
Tour Start / End
- HALONG
3 HANOI
After breakfast, check out and head East for more than 3 hours
by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin,
a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994
and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green
paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy
with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling.
Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay
to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descendingdragon”
bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst
grottoes. After a lunch, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop
for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost), passing floating
villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.
Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure.
Overnight on the boat. (B, local L, local D)
Please Note the boat program is subject to changes.
- HANOI - SAIGON
4 HALONG
Enjoy early morning view of the bay’s landscape. Enjoy the
breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the water of
the bay. Sailing back to the Harbour. After check out have early
lunch/brunch and then drive back to Hanoi , heading to Noi Bai
airport. Take flight to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon and transfer to
your hotel. (B, local L, D)
such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera
House (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a
quick visit to the neo-romanesque Notredame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office. Continue to see the Reunification Palace & the
War Remnants Museum. Later visit Mariamman Hindu Temple
dedicated to the goddess of the Rain ‘Mariamman’. Afternoon,
head out to Cholon (Chinatown), which makes Saigon differ from
other cities of Vietnam. Beginning with a brief visit to Binh Tay
Market. Continue to Thien Hau Pagoda and end the tour at the
central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of
goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. (B, L, D)
- MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON
6 SAIGON
After breakfast, we head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut
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Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. The wooden ethnic minority style house
surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens. In the same complex you will
see the One Pillar Pagoda. Our next stop will be Tran Quoc Pagoda,
this is the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more
than 1,500 years. This afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature,
Vietnam’s first university, visit Museum of Ethnology, widely
considered to be the finest modern museum of Vietnam. (B, L, D)
FULL DAY CITY TOUR
5 SAIGON
Proceed on a city tour to see classic European-style landmarks
START
Arrive
CITY TOUR
2 HANOI
Today visits to Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh Square,
Depart
3 Saigon
and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice
paper, etc. Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the
mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live
along the banks. Embark on the small boats rowed the local
people thru the small Canals with water coconut tree to visit the
local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local
people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can
try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. This
afternoon, we take a rowing-boat along water palm creek before
we return to Saigon, with stop to visit the beautiful Vinh Trang
pagoda on the way. (B, local L, D)
NOTE: On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics and
availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above
itinerary. However all aspects of the itinerary will be covered.
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07 SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS - SAIGON FLY TO SIEM REAP
After breakfast check out and drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels - the
network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when
they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels
were functioning underground cities including numerous trap
doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities,
weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were
constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section
of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside.
Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon
arrival, transfer to the hotel. (B, local L, D)
REAP - ANGKOR
08 SIEM
After breakfast, we explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known
as Big Angkor, walled and moated royal city, was the last capital
of the Angkorian Empire. The famous Bayon Temple was an
architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a
somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the
Elephants 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved
elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in
front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor
Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite
and sandstone pyramid. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a
wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. This
afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia’s ancient
temple is one of the wonders of the oriental world. It is a replica
of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. Finally, we visit
Pre Rup - was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and
enjoy sunset there. (B, L, D)
REAP CITY TOUR - FLOATING VILLAGE
09 SIEM
After breakfast, we visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique
glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer
Rouge. Continue to visit the “Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers
Ecole” the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Afternoon, we
visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap.
Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the
“Great Lake” of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Then visit
Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century,
contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana)
that are said to be from late 19th century. We continue to one of the
city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”,
where anything and everything is for sale. (B, L, D)
SIEM REAP
10 DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your
return flight home. (B)
NOTE: Hotel check-out 11:00 am.
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Pick-Up Points Available
• Pick up point will be Hanoi International airport
• There are no other pick up points available and therefore you
must travel directly to your hotel.
• Drop off point will be Siam Reap International Airport only.
Departure Dates & Prices From
DEPARTURE DATES
ADULT
CHILD (2-11)
JAN - 17
£ 1265
£ 1025
FEB - 17
£ 1265
£ 1025
MAR - 29
£ 1225
£ 995
APR - 26
£ 1225
£ 995
MAY - 25
£ 1225
£ 995
JUN - 15
£ 1225
£ 995
JUL - 26
£ 1225
£ 995
AUG - 24
£ 1225
£ 995
SEP - 28
£ 1225
£ 995
OCT - 26
£ 1265
£ 1025
NOV - 16
£ 1265
£ 1025
DEC - 21
£ 1295
£ 1075
• Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room
• Child 2-11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults
• Infants 0-23 months price is £ 490 for a seat in coach only
• Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants)
• Single supplement will be an additional £ 400
