Such a concoction of history, French colonial influences, and tales of past upheaval ensures a majestic holiday. This trip also includes Cruise in the Halong Bay, a UNESCO world heritage Site. Lunch on Board with a Free Bottle of Wine, with a lot of Sights & activities along the way.
Next up is Vietnam with are breath taking destinations of diverse delights. Travelers are gripped by the sights and sounds, bewitched by their geniality and divine cuisine, captivated by fast-moving cities like Ho Chi Minh, the Mecca in which Vietnam flourishes, and enlightened by the palaces, cathedrals and the thousands of stalagmites of Sung Sot cave.
During this fantastic trip, undergo an exhilarating renovation of the senses. Venture into the jungle’s vines and creepers towards Angkor Wat, the 12th century temple and shrine of Khmer art and architecture, a Cambodian mascot with its sculpted towers of lotus blossom and stately surroundings worshiped by Buddhists monks.
You will be received with a warm welcome at Siem Reap International airport and transferred to the hotel. The evening is free for you to relax at the hotel. In case you wish to explore the city, you can choose to visit Pub Street which is famous for its quality yet economical restaurants and bars. Enjoy Khmer dinner on the day of arrival.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you’ll enjoy a full-day tour of the Angkor complex. You must not miss the antique capital of Angkor Thom. With sites like the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk; the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara; the Phimeanakas; the Royal Enclosure; the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King; Angkor Thom has so much to offer.
The most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor is Angkor Wats. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Other sites that deserve a mention are: Prasat Kravan, also known as ‘The Royal Baths’, the site was once used for ritual bathing; Banteay Kdei, surrounded by 4 concentric walls; Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Preah Khan temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After eating breakfast at the hotel, your day will be at leisure or you may head out to enjoy an optional boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This beautiful fresh-water lake is the largest in South-east Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. Built on the lake, is a wondrous ‘floating village’ with floating schools, floating police station, et al. The ‘village’ moves from place to place following water levels and current.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After breakfast get ready for a coach journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you will meet one of our representative and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
Continue your journey in the Pearl of the Orient, Phnom Penh, visiting by yourself the dazzling white and gold complex of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Feel free to visit the Genocide Museum or venture to the former Tuol Svay Prey High School, which the Khmer Rouge set up as prison in May 1976, to detain those accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime. Be prepared to be shaken by this moving reminder of the genocide that occurred during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime.
Overnight In Phnom Penh
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart to Ho Chi Minh City by morning bus (Giant Ibis). Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, you are transferred to the hotel. If there’s time, you must stroll around the downtown part of the bustling Ho Chi Minh City to explore the different local ways of life. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a centre of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. As opposed to its northern counterpart, this metropolis is filled with automobiles, numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes.
Overnight In Ho Chi Minh City
The plan is to devote half of today to exploring captivating Ho Chi Minh City. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. We also visit some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. Post this, we head to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum. We conclude our sightseeing session with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! In the afternoon, we travel about 30 km North-West of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town.
Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. We visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.
Overnight In Ho Chi Minh City
Step back in time as you fly from the buzzing, modern city of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noibai Hanoi Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Afternoon / Evening at leisure to explore the evening sights on your own.
Overnight In Hanoi
An Early morning Start today to get you to the Halong Pier, you will be picked up from your hotel with a packed breakfast. We arrive at Halong tourist wharf. Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Halong Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands. Karst, the result of repeated rising and lowering of the continent, underwent full erosion and weathering to create the unique Halong Bay in the world.
We travel to Flamingo Cruise where you are welcomed by a fresh drink, cruise briefing & safety instructions before setting you free on the deck to explore this Natural wonder. After Sightseeing you will be served with a Vietnamese sea-food lunch & Wine, while cruising towards Surprising Cave. In the evening you will disembark the Cruise for your road trip back to Hanoi. Evening is at leisure to stroll past the Hoan Kiem Lake or enjoy drink and dinner at one of the specialized Singles Pub.
Overnight In Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father; President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house - where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. From there, leave for the Temple of Literature, the first college of Vietnam. While heading back to Hoan Kiem Lake, have a brief stopover at Ngoc Son Temple. Thereafter, you can take a Cyclo tour around the Old Quarter Streets.
Overnight In Hanoi
Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. The day is at leisure to walk around the lake. You can choose to visit the Church, the famous red bridge. In the evening, you will enjoy the Water Puppet Show near the lake (Tickets will be provided).
Overnight In Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you can devote the entire day to shopping and buying souvenirs for friends. As the hotel is located in central Hanoi, all the shopping areas are not too far. Then, according to your flight schedule, you shall be driven to the airport.
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Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel is a charming boutique hotel located in central Siem Reap, 6 km from Angkor Wat and about 50 m from the riverfront. Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport and a 10-minute walk from the Night Market and Pub Street. The modern rooms come with cable TV channels and a safety deposit box. A minibar and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided for guests' convenience. It features a rooftop restaurant overlooking views. Guests can request for a massage on site. Hot meals are served at the rooftop restaurant, which overlooks the peaceful river views. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.
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Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
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Outdoor pool
Massage
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Fitness centre
Sun terrace
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Situated next to Kandal Market, Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel offers accommodation in the heart of the Riverside area. The attractions of the Royal Palace and the National Museum are less than 1 km away, and the Central Market and Wat Phnom are also 1.3 km. The nearest airport, Phnom Penh International Airport is 10.2 km away. The air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs with international channels, a window and a minibar. At the rooftop, It features 2 outdoor spa swimming pools as well as a restaurant and bar where guests can enjoy meals or have a drink whilst taking in panoramic views of the city, Tonlé Sap Lake and Mekong Rivers.
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Concierge service
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Elevator
Air conditioning
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BBQ facilities
Restaurant/Bar
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Me Gustas MetroPoint is located in central Ho Chi Minh City, less than 1 km to Antique Street and Ben Thanh Market. Me Gustas MetroPoint is a 25-minute drive to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The air-conditioned rooms are each equipped with a cable/satellite TV, minibar and fridge. Private bathrooms come with bathtub and shower facilities. The hotel features a business center, a tour desk and laundry services. European and Asian cuisines are served at the hotel’s restaurant.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
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Private Bathroom
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Hair Dryer
Flamingo cruises are one of few cruises line in Halong Bay with fully equipment, the highest safety standards with sonar, radars. Each cabin is provided modern alarm devices linked to a central monitoring system, smoke sensor, fire extinguishers, hydrant and hoses, life jacket and clear emergency instructions. Guests can join the Tai Chi sessions, cooking lessons, or enjoy some alone-time on the sun deck. Water activities include swimming and kayaking. Besides the outstanding in-door services, our Flamingo Cruise also offers an exotic, refreshing and harmony itinerary to explore endless beauties in Halong bay. The cruise brings you into the contacts with the local people at different floating villages where you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity.
Nestled in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hanoi Boutique Hotel & Spa offers accommodation 200 m from the renowned Hoan Kiem Lake and 5 minutes from Thang Long water puppet theatre. It is 350 m to St. Joseph's Cathedral, while Dong Xuan Market is a 3-minute walk away. The nearest airport, Noi Bai International Airport is a 20 km-drive away. Classically luxurious, air-conditioned rooms feature parquet flooring and come fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box, minibar and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy face and body treatments at the private spa. Olive Restaurant serves up an array of international dishes, while The Lounge & Café Terrace offers a variety of snacks and beverages.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
WiFi/Internet
Restaurant/Bar
Massage
Spa and wellness centre
Private Bathroom
Telephone
Television
Refrigerator
Safe
Hair Dryer
Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime romantic getaway. This enchanting resort is ideally located alongside the romantic and tranquil Thu Bon River of Hoi An and surrounded by beautiful Nipa palm trees. CD TVs with satellite channels are featured in all 36 soundproofed rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, free wired Internet, and private yards. At Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa, guests may take part in a cooking class or enjoy fishing at the private pond. Located on the Thu Bon River, the Nipa Floating Restaurant serves delectable Vietnamese and international cuisines.
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Such a concoction of history, French colonial influences, and tales of past upheaval ensures a majestic holiday. This trip also includes Cruise in the Halong Bay, a UNESCO world heritage Site. Lunch on Board with a Free Bottle of Wine, with a lot of Sights & activities along the way.
Next up is Vietnam with are breath taking destinations of diverse delights. Travelers are gripped by the sights and sounds, bewitched by their geniality and divine cuisine, captivated by fast-moving cities like Ho Chi Minh, the Mecca in which Vietnam flourishes, and enlightened by the palaces, cathedrals and the thousands of stalagmites of Sung Sot cave.
During this fantastic trip, undergo an exhilarating renovation of the senses. Venture into the jungle’s vines and creepers towards Angkor Wat, the 12th century temple and shrine of Khmer art and architecture, a Cambodian mascot with its sculpted towers of lotus blossom and stately surroundings worshiped by Buddhists monks.
You will be received with a warm welcome at Siem Reap International airport and transferred to the hotel. The evening is free for you to relax at the hotel. In case you wish to explore the city, you can choose to visit Pub Street which is famous for its quality yet economical restaurants and bars. Enjoy Khmer dinner on the day of arrival.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you’ll enjoy a full-day tour of the Angkor complex. You must not miss the antique capital of Angkor Thom. With sites like the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk; the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara; the Phimeanakas; the Royal Enclosure; the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King; Angkor Thom has so much to offer.
The most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor is Angkor Wats. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Other sites that deserve a mention are: Prasat Kravan, also known as ‘The Royal Baths’, the site was once used for ritual bathing; Banteay Kdei, surrounded by 4 concentric walls; Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Preah Khan temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After eating breakfast at the hotel, your day will be at leisure or you may head out to enjoy an optional boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This beautiful fresh-water lake is the largest in South-east Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. Built on the lake, is a wondrous ‘floating village’ with floating schools, floating police station, et al. The ‘village’ moves from place to place following water levels and current.
Overnight In Siem Reap
After breakfast get ready for a coach journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you will meet one of our representative and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
Continue your journey in the Pearl of the Orient, Phnom Penh, visiting by yourself the dazzling white and gold complex of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Feel free to visit the Genocide Museum or venture to the former Tuol Svay Prey High School, which the Khmer Rouge set up as prison in May 1976, to detain those accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime. Be prepared to be shaken by this moving reminder of the genocide that occurred during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime.
Overnight In Phnom Penh
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart to Ho Chi Minh City by morning bus (Giant Ibis). Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, you are transferred to the hotel. If there’s time, you must stroll around the downtown part of the bustling Ho Chi Minh City to explore the different local ways of life. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a centre of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. As opposed to its northern counterpart, this metropolis is filled with automobiles, numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes.
Overnight In Ho Chi Minh City
The plan is to devote half of today to exploring captivating Ho Chi Minh City. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. We also visit some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. Post this, we head to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum. We conclude our sightseeing session with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! In the afternoon, we travel about 30 km North-West of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town.
Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. We visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.
Overnight In Ho Chi Minh City
Step back in time as you fly from the buzzing, modern city of Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noibai Hanoi Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Afternoon / Evening at leisure to explore the evening sights on your own.
Overnight In Hanoi
An Early morning Start today to get you to the Halong Pier, you will be picked up from your hotel with a packed breakfast. We arrive at Halong tourist wharf. Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Halong Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands. Karst, the result of repeated rising and lowering of the continent, underwent full erosion and weathering to create the unique Halong Bay in the world.
We travel to Flamingo Cruise where you are welcomed by a fresh drink, cruise briefing & safety instructions before setting you free on the deck to explore this Natural wonder. After Sightseeing you will be served with a Vietnamese sea-food lunch & Wine, while cruising towards Surprising Cave. In the evening you will disembark the Cruise for your road trip back to Hanoi. Evening is at leisure to stroll past the Hoan Kiem Lake or enjoy drink and dinner at one of the specialized Singles Pub.
Overnight In Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father; President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house - where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. From there, leave for the Temple of Literature, the first college of Vietnam. While heading back to Hoan Kiem Lake, have a brief stopover at Ngoc Son Temple. Thereafter, you can take a Cyclo tour around the Old Quarter Streets.
Overnight In Hanoi
Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. The day is at leisure to walk around the lake. You can choose to visit the Church, the famous red bridge. In the evening, you will enjoy the Water Puppet Show near the lake (Tickets will be provided).
Overnight In Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you can devote the entire day to shopping and buying souvenirs for friends. As the hotel is located in central Hanoi, all the shopping areas are not too far. Then, according to your flight schedule, you shall be driven to the airport.
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Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel is a charming boutique hotel located in central Siem Reap, 6 km from Angkor Wat and about 50 m from the riverfront. Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport and a 10-minute walk from the Night Market and Pub Street. The modern rooms come with cable TV channels and a safety deposit box. A minibar and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided for guests' convenience. It features a rooftop restaurant overlooking views. Guests can request for a massage on site. Hot meals are served at the rooftop restaurant, which overlooks the peaceful river views. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
WiFi/Internet
BBQ facilities
Restaurant/Bar
Outdoor pool
Massage
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness centre
Sun terrace
Private Bathroom
Telephone
Television
Refrigerator
Safe
Hair Dryer
Situated next to Kandal Market, Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel offers accommodation in the heart of the Riverside area. The attractions of the Royal Palace and the National Museum are less than 1 km away, and the Central Market and Wat Phnom are also 1.3 km. The nearest airport, Phnom Penh International Airport is 10.2 km away. The air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs with international channels, a window and a minibar. At the rooftop, It features 2 outdoor spa swimming pools as well as a restaurant and bar where guests can enjoy meals or have a drink whilst taking in panoramic views of the city, Tonlé Sap Lake and Mekong Rivers.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
WiFi/Internet
BBQ facilities
Restaurant/Bar
Private Bathroom
Telephone
Television
Refrigerator
Safe
Hair Dryer
Me Gustas MetroPoint is located in central Ho Chi Minh City, less than 1 km to Antique Street and Ben Thanh Market. Me Gustas MetroPoint is a 25-minute drive to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The air-conditioned rooms are each equipped with a cable/satellite TV, minibar and fridge. Private bathrooms come with bathtub and shower facilities. The hotel features a business center, a tour desk and laundry services. European and Asian cuisines are served at the hotel’s restaurant.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
WiFi/Internet
Restaurant/Bar
Private Bathroom
Telephone
Television
Refrigerator
Safe
Hair Dryer
Flamingo cruises are one of few cruises line in Halong Bay with fully equipment, the highest safety standards with sonar, radars. Each cabin is provided modern alarm devices linked to a central monitoring system, smoke sensor, fire extinguishers, hydrant and hoses, life jacket and clear emergency instructions. Guests can join the Tai Chi sessions, cooking lessons, or enjoy some alone-time on the sun deck. Water activities include swimming and kayaking. Besides the outstanding in-door services, our Flamingo Cruise also offers an exotic, refreshing and harmony itinerary to explore endless beauties in Halong bay. The cruise brings you into the contacts with the local people at different floating villages where you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity.
Nestled in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hanoi Boutique Hotel & Spa offers accommodation 200 m from the renowned Hoan Kiem Lake and 5 minutes from Thang Long water puppet theatre. It is 350 m to St. Joseph's Cathedral, while Dong Xuan Market is a 3-minute walk away. The nearest airport, Noi Bai International Airport is a 20 km-drive away. Classically luxurious, air-conditioned rooms feature parquet flooring and come fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box, minibar and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy face and body treatments at the private spa. Olive Restaurant serves up an array of international dishes, while The Lounge & Café Terrace offers a variety of snacks and beverages.
Early Check in / Late Check out
Front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Elevator
Air conditioning
Business centre
Safety deposit box
Dry cleaning/Laundry
Ironing service
WiFi/Internet
Restaurant/Bar
Massage
Spa and wellness centre
Private Bathroom
Telephone
Television
Refrigerator
Safe
Hair Dryer
Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime romantic getaway. This enchanting resort is ideally located alongside the romantic and tranquil Thu Bon River of Hoi An and surrounded by beautiful Nipa palm trees. CD TVs with satellite channels are featured in all 36 soundproofed rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, free wired Internet, and private yards. At Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa, guests may take part in a cooking class or enjoy fishing at the private pond. Located on the Thu Bon River, the Nipa Floating Restaurant serves delectable Vietnamese and international cuisines.
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