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BOOKING INFORMATION

Customers’ Rep : Mr. Andrew O'Keeffe

No of participants : 2 pax

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Tour name : Vietnam – Cambodia Luxury Tour

Duration : 22 days

Tour operator : Do Ha

Mobile : 84 – 904966994

Itinerary in details:

Day 1 (3 Jan): Saigon Arrival (…)

You are welcome at the airport, transfer to Ho Chi Minh city, also called Saigon. This is the largest

city in Vietnam and is the nation's economic capital. The metropolitan area Hồ Chí Minh City and

surrounding towns is populated by more than 9 million.

Transfer to the hotel. Free for personal activities.

Flight: QF359 11:35/16:30

Overnight at the hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2 (4 Jan ): Saigon city tour (B/L)

We will take a full day city tour to visit the must to see places in the city including the

Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also admire the many beautiful French

colonial buildings such as the main post office and the former Hotel de Ville (city hall). After lunch,

we visit the Giac Lam pagoda before heading to the bustling Cho Lon Market (Chinatown). This trip

helps you view the city from another perspective and to see the abundance of fresh local produce

that is such an important feature of Vietnamese cuisine.

Overnight at the hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3 (05 Jan ): Saigon - My Tho (cruise package by Jahan) (B/L/D)

"The Sea of Mangroves"

Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon you will go to My Tho for embarkation. My Tho is

70km South of Saigon and located on the upper Mekong river in Vietnam. Enjoy a cocktail

reception at the Funnel Bar and Lounge followed by a Welcome Dinner on the Sun Deck. Drop

anchor just outside of My Tho for the night.

Overnight on the Jahan Cruise

Day 4 (06 Jan ): Cai Be - Chau Doc (B/L/D)

"Vietnamese inventiveness"

Starts with the Jahan Cruise among local sampans coming from all provinces of the delta full of

fruits and vegetables. Proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be.

During a 40 minute cruise, discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical

Mekong Delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to

many people. Further stops will allow you to see traditional brick and tile factories and how locals

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use palm leaves for houses. After touring the canals, head to the Ba Duc ancient house to have

know the descendants of the former imperial residents. Then you will observe the Cai Be’s color ful

floating market from Caibe Princess boat.

Back on the sampans, cruise 20 minutes further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be’s beautiful

cathedral. Then, group 1 can stay on boat to go straight to the restaurant while group 2 explores

the edges of the canals on bicycle. Lunch will await you at Le Longanier, a superb Indochinese villa

located in a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards. After lunch the cruise

will continue with the visit some interesting home factories to see how rice paste, rice cookies and

coconut candies, are made, along with the longan fruit drying process.

Board The Jahan for a relaxing evening cruise towards Chau Doc. Moor midstream overnight.


Day 5 (07 Jan ): Chau Doc - border crossing (B/L/D)

"Taste of aqua cultural life"

Welcome to the circus of fish. The early birds will be treated to Thai Chi lessons on the Sun Deck.

Brace yourself for a short excursion by trycicle in about 30 minutes. After that you will have a

short walk to visit the local market then go by coach to visit Lady Temple. She is the most famous

Lady who brings strong spirit to the local in their daily life. Go back to the quay, you will start a

boat excursion to the exciting floating villages and catfish farms witnessing masses of basa fish

being fed, hand in hand with a shore excursion to the village of the local Muslim Cham community.

By mid-afternoon, The Jahan casts off for the border towards Phnom Penh.


Day 6 (08 Jan ): Phnom Penh (B/L/D)

"Pearl of the East"

Off we go early in the morning to witness a truly indescribable scene while approaching Phnom

Penh’s river promenade. After breakfast, embark on a city tour in this dynamic, historical capital of

Cambodia which has retained its French colonial charm. Sightseeing in the morning will include the

dazzling white and gold architecture of the Royal Palace, outstanding displays of Khmer crafts at

the National Museum and the temple on a hill - Wat Phnom. After lunch in a local restaurant,

examine the painful, heart wrenching reminders of Cambodia’s ugly past under the Khmer Rouge

regime with an excursion to the Genocide museum to learn more about the Cambodian civil war.

Introduction and onsite lecture by a local history professor.

Thereafter, to ease the nerves a variety of cocktails will be at your disposal, followed by

Cambodia’s traditional Apsara dance performance. Experience the brilliance and richness of the

culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a

delicious Khmer food buffet on the Jahan Cruise.


Day 7 (9 Jan ): Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham (B/L/D)

"Monks and hilltops"

Depart before the break of dawn from Phnom Penh with a stop at the little known Chong Koh silk

weaving village for a leisure walk. We cruise past the Mekong’s tranquil villages and mind blowing

river life with scores of fishermen on duty.

Visit Wat Nokor, a wat built within the ruins of an ancient temple that holds a timeless story. Then,

travel to the Cheung Kok Ecotourism Village, a small village developed with support from

Assistance Médiation Internationale (AMICA). Travelers can visit the village and take part in

activities to experience village life. Profits from tourism go towards re-investment into long-term

projects.


Day 8 (10 Jan ): Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey (B/L/D)

"Cambodia's province and the wetlands"

Wake up in the wee hours of the morning, truly energized to embark on a journey upriver to the

pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers

some of the best views in Cambodia. Dating from the 8th century, these ancient structures do

justice to the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the glories of the mighty Angkor.

Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding well organized rice paddy plains, as well as a travelers

blessing performed by the local monks.


Day 9 (11 Jan ): Kampong Cham - Kampong Chhnang - Tonle Sap (B/L/D)

"Waterworld"

Before the sun rises, The Jahan sets sail to Kampong Chhnang via Prek K’dam along the

meandering Tonle Sap River, which narrows through leafy swaths of the South East Asian jungle.

Take a walk through Kampong Louang, one of the last silversmith villages, to see the entire

community involved in making various silver items to sell. Get back aboard The Jahan to eat lunch

while cruising towards Kampong Chhnang.

After lunch, take a motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang to see the wetlands, floating

houses and fish farms in the region. Make a stop at a Heritage Line sponsored floating school to

interact with the children and teach them some English! This is the day to truly experience rural

Khmer life. In the evening, a mouth watering Farewell Dinner will be served on the Jahan Cruise's

Sun Deck.


Day 10 (12 Jan ): Tonle Sap - Siem Reap (B/L)

"Angkor Awaits"

This great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length. The birdlife is profuse and from

the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. Witness stillness and tranquility on the way

to Siem Reap. The water level varies a great deal according to the time of the year and the

amount of rainfall recorded. Thus, changes may occur for the different seasons.

High Water Program (approx. between July and December)

Cross the Tonle Sap Lake at dawn and 11:00 disembark at Siem Reap Port for onward coach

transfer to the hotel by 12:00 pm

Low Water Program (approx. between December and June)

The Jahan Cruises early morning to Prek K’dam where you will disembark The Jahan after

breakfast. Board a coach at 9:00am which will take you to see a pre-Angorian temple on your way

to Siem Reap. A packed lunch and refreshments will be available along the way. Arrive in Siem

Reap early afternoon. Pickup and transfer to the hotel. Free for personal activities.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 11 (13 Jan ): Siem Reap – Free and easy (B)

You are free and easy for personal activities.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 12 (14 Jan ): Siem Reap – Hanoi (B)

Free until transfer at 16:00pm to Siem Reap airport for flight to Hanoi.

Flight: VN836 18:05/19:45

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 13 (15 Jan ): Hanoi – Free and easy (B)

Free for personal activities.


Day 14 (16 Jan ): Hanoi – Free and easy (B)

You are free and easy for personal activities.


Day 15 (17 Jan ): Hanoi – Lao Cai (B)

You are free and easy for personal activities till pickup at night time for the train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on train.

Day 16 (18 Jan ): Lao Cai - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L)

Pickup at station, transfer to Sapa. Breakfast at the hotel. Then we transfer down to the south east

of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. A 2km-

trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay

minority people. If lucky enough, you will have chance to see endless ripening paddy fields on

continuous terraces. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the

local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the

landscapes on the way and get back to Sapa.

Overnight at the hotel in Sapa

Day 17 (19 Jan ): Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai - Bac Ha (B/D)

We take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black

H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power

station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch

by the side of the river, and then next 6 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan

Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning

landscapes before climbing up on the way back to Sapa.

Free till transfer time for transfer to Bac Ha (110kms) in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Bac Ha.

Day 18 (20 Jan): Bac Ha – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B/L/D)

A walk to BacHa market. Visit one village and an old building called The H'mong king's house.

Breakfast and the beginning of the day on which you visit a big market filled with many different

hill-tribe peoples. This is the most colourful market in North Vietnam. At the market, you have

chance to enjoy BacHa people's simple but unique kinds of food with special wines made from rice,

cassavas, corn and different sorts of fruits such as plumps, apples, peaches... talking to the

minorities through the guide's interpretation. Leave the market for the H'mong King's house (King

Hoang A Tuong) built by the French colonists and the Chinese in 1920. Return the town for lunch.

In the afternoon, say good bye to BacHa and drive to Trung Do village where the Tay ethnic

minority people live, You will have chance to do another hour walk to enjoy the landscape and get

to know the local lives here, After this village is about 1 hour on boat along beautiful Chay

river. On the way back Lao Cai, drop in to see the Vietnamese and Chinese Harbor Mouth in

LaoCai.

Arrive Lao Cai, checkin small hotel for refreshment and dinner before time for night train to Hanoi.

Overnight on train.

Day 19 (21 Jan ): Hanoi – Hoian (B)

Pickup at the station. You are transfered to the airport for flight to Danang for Hoian.

Transfer to the hotel in Hoian. Free and easy for personal activities.

Flight: VN15099 9:50/11:05

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Day 20 (22 Jan ): Hoian – Cycling Tour (B/L)

The 'Traditional Cam Nam & Hoi An's Scenery Tour' is the most popular bicycle tour for tourist like

biking during the time in Hoian. It is a combination of two different tours: Traditional Cam Nam

and Hoi An's Scenery Tour. During this various tour, our guide will take you to the most beautiful

places on Cam Nam Island and the rural area north of Hoi An. Brief information about the

culture, traditions, the daily life and other interesting information of local people here.

On Cam Nam Island you can see small handicrafts, such as: steaming of rice paper, repairing of

fishing nets, cooking of corn and more. We will take you to a local shipyard on An Hoi where

wooden fishing boats are still being made in the traditional way by local craftsmen. After this we

will visit the picturesque Long Tuyen Pagoda. The only pagoda in Vietnam with a nine-floor

'Lotus' tower on the roof.

This tour ends with a peaceful cycling-tour through the countryside of Hoi An. We are cycling along

the bright green rice fields, shrimp farms and fishponds. You will see water buffalo's, endless

prospects and colorful sceneries...

Day 21 – 23 (23 - 25 Jan ): Hoian – Free and easy in Hoian (B)

Free for personal activities.

Day 23 (25 Jan ): Hoian – Saigon (B)

Free and easy till pickup at 15:00 for transfer to airport for flight to Saigon. Transfer to the hotel in

Saigon. Free for personal activities.

Flight: VN1325 16:30/17:40

Day 24 (26 Jan ): Saigon – Bangkok (B)

Pickup at the hotel at 6:30 am for departure flight to Bangkok. Trip ends.

Flight: VN0601 08:50/10:20

Quotation:

Note*:

• Early checkin or late checkout is subject to availability with/without additional charge (if

any by the hotels).

• Accommodation bases on rooms as mentioned below. Lower/Higher room grade can be

arranged with discount/additional charge.

Accommodation:

Location Hotel Room Type

Saigon Renaissance Riverside Club Riverview

Mekong Cruise Jahan Cruise Suite

Siem Reap Amansara Suite

Hanoi Sofitel Metropole Grand Premium King

Bac Ha Sao Mai Hotel (only 3* hotel in Bac Ha) VIP room

Sapa Victoria Resort Suite

Hoian Ha Anh Hotel Deluxe Garden View

Inclusion:

• Double rooms at mentioned hotels.

• Bottles of mineral water on day tour.

• 8 day cruise package by Jahan Cruise.

• Land transfer by private A/C vehicle as in the itinerary

• Vietnam visa approval code (1 month multiple entries)

• Admission fees for all sightseeing places as in the itinerary

• English speaking guide. Other languages are available upon request.

• Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi train (VIP Cabin with 2 berths by Livitrans or Sapaly Train)

• Meals as mentioned in the program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food

etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.

• All flights (3 routes): Siem Reap – Hanoi – Danang – Saigon – Bangkok – Phuket –

Bangkok - Saigon (business Class by Vietnam Airline).

Exclusion:

• Travel insurances.

• Services not clearly mentioned above.

• Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc)

• Vietnam visa stamping fee (US$50/person, pay at the airport)

• Cambodia Visa (US$50/personal – arranged by the Jahan Cruise)