"Cambodia and Vietnam may boast uniquely fascinating cultures, but experiencing both of these incredible countries in a single journey highlights the natural beauty and cultural charm they share"
The remarkable natural scenery of Vietnam, from the karst island-studded waters of Halong Bay to the web of waterways in the southern delta, is perfectly complemented by the spectacular ancient temples of Angkor in neighbouring Cambodia, providing visitors with a dream holiday that has it all.
Discover Vietnam and Cambodia, among the most fascinating and stunningly beautiful natural settings on earth, where ancient civilizations, welcoming people and dramatic history await 50+ Voyagers Travel and Adventure Club, on a 9 day tour exclusively designed for 50+ aged and Senior Citizens.
Board flight from India and arrive in Noi Bai International Airport of Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. After clearing immigration proceed to lunch and then to hotel for check-in. Take some rest and enjoy a walk of Old Quater of Hanoi, a peaceful city with beautiful trees and lakes and with thousand years of history and culture. Vietnam's capital races to make up for time lost to the ravages of war and a government that as recently as the 1990s kept the outside world at bay.
We will enjoy a short Cyclo ride to see the ordinary life around HoanKiem Lake, Opera House, and the Old Quarter with 36 streets bearing names such as Rice Street, Silk Street or Paper Street to reflect the businesses originally carried on there from the 15th century. We will enjoy a traditional performance of Vietnam famous Water puppet show in the evening after the ride. Post dinner at local restaurant, we will head back to our hotel.
Post breakfast, we shall embark on a tour of Hanoi. We will have the first impression of the city by visiting the Tran Quoc Pagoda which located on a small peninsula on the East side of West Lake, is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years.
Our next few stops will be at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the symbol of the country and Presidential Palace, Presidential Garden, his House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature – the central of culture of Hanoi that worship to Literature – the only subject for student to study in the feudal system just hundred years ago and Confucius.
Post lunch we will visit the Ethnology Museum where we will study the great outline of 54 ethnic people living in Vietnam. This museum is the only one in Vietnam in which the artifacts displayed still exist in the life of local people and are not extinct like those displayed in most of the museums. This will grant us a window of opportunity to reflect about the life, religions and customs of Vietnamese people. After our day of exploration and dinner at local restaurant, we will head back to our hotel for a relaxing night.
After a good night's sleep let’s get ready to cruise amongst the bay’s spectacular scenery. We will have our breakfast at the hotel and check out. Post that we will start our journey to the Halong bay. On arrival, we will board a private luxury cruise. Savour the delicious lunch as our boat passes through thousands of Islands and Islets with different shapes.
After the lunch, we will mingle ourselves in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Maze cave. Explore the biggest and the most amazing cave in Halong Bay – Surprise Cave. We will then explore this 'Amazing' cave and find out how the cave was named Amazing, and hike to the peak point of the cave for a breath taking panoramic view of the bay. We will then proceed back to our cruise and summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset. Later we will enjoy delicious dinner with some barbecue courses on deck. Spend romantic night on board.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the bay and learn some Tai Chi exercise on deck before joining in for a buffet breakfast. After breakfast, we will explore the fishing village on kayak or comfortably capture the daily life of the fishermen on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Then we will join a short class of cooking demonstration, before an early lunch is served.
Post lunch, we shall be transferred to take flight to Danang, known for centuries-old pagodas, French colonial buildings, and verdant national parks. From Da-Nang airport, proceed to charming Hoi An, which is UNESCO World Heritage site for its well-preserved ancient town. Upon reaching Hoi An, enjoy your dinner and check-in to the hotel. .
Wake up in beautiful Hoi An, which means a peaceful meeting place. Strewn with strings of paper lanterns and daubed in a vibrant, golden hue, the old town of Hoi An, is famous for its mixed heritage, with Dutch and French colonial houses squeezed between Chinese tea warehouses and Japanese temples, along old canals.
In the morning post breakfast, we shall start a walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. After lunch, we will have a free time for shopping or seat lazily in the restaurants, cafes lining the waterfront.
In the morning post breakfast, we shall visit Sun World Ba Na Hills and have a day entertain in Ba Na Hills which was a French colonial town. We first take the cable car up to the mountains, enjoy the specular of Truong Son Mountains and most specially, majestically hanging in the air, the Golden Bridge, a delicate gilded bridge being lifted by a giant stone hands – the new symbol of Danang for its unique design and magical panoramic view of mountains all around. We shall have time to wander through the Le Jardin Garden with hundred kinds of flowers or admire the architecture buildings at French village. In afternoon, we take the cable car down and proceed to Danang Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
After our breakfast, we will proceed for a city tour of Ho Chi Minh. Firstly, we will visit the Reunification Palace, the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It witnessed the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates. Visit nearby Notre Dame Cathedral and the neighbouring Saigon Post office - a mix of gothic, Renaissance and French influences, a classic French colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel who is best known for Eifle Tower in Paris. It is still a functioning post office today and features huge ceilings, ornate furnishings, gorgeous-pattern-tiled floor and a giant portrait of Uncle Ho.
Post lunch visit the War Remnants Museum, where exhibition halls display a wealth of images and war machinery. You can learn a lot about the Vietnam War here. In the evening we will go to the famous Ben Thanh Market for some true bargain shopping. Later enjoy some flavorsome dinner and return back to hotel.
After breakfast we will bid goodbye to Vietnam and fly to Siem Reap. At Siem Reap, we will enjoy an evening dinner with Apsara, the traditional Khmer dance performance.
Today after breakfast we will start out on our once in a lifetime trip. It is an awe-inspiring temple that is stunning for both its grand scale and its incredible detail. Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3 km long walled and moated royal city and 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 is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon.
Post lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Angkor Wat temple. The founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.
After breakfast, we’ll drive in group to the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) for return flight back to India.
International flight between Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam and Siem Reap of Cambodia. 2 Domestic flights within Vietnam - from Hanoi to Danang/Hoi Ann and from Danang to Hai Ho chi Minh.
8 nights accommodation in 4* category hotels in Vietnam and Cambodia. All stay on twin sharing basis. If you prefer single sharing room, contact us for supplemental cost.
9 Breakfast, 9 Lunch and 9 Dinner as per the tour plan. Breakfast is continental. Lunch will be local Vietnamese or Cambodian cuisine during sightseeing tour. Dinner will be mix of Indian and international cuisine. 1 litre of water per day per person.
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Send us a copy of Passport with at least 6 months validity. You must carry your original passport during tour.
Pay Rs. 40,000 as 'tour booking fee' by on-line transfer or cheque to the current bank account of 50+ Voyagers Travel and Adventure Club Pvt. Ltd.
Pay balance amount 45 days before tour departure date.
If you want us to make train/flight booking, appx amount of same to be paid at time of booking. Remaining to be adjusted with balance payment.
Yes. Tourist single entry evisa for both Vietnam and Cambodia, for Indian Passport Holder is applied online and cost of same is included in the tour package. You will carry a printed copy of eVisa along with your original passport to the immigration officer at Vietnam and Cambodia airports. After Cambodia visit, if you need re-entry into Vietnam or take return flight via any Vietnam city, then you need multiple entry Vietnam visa and extra cost is applcable for that.
Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of return.
Clear, Signed, scanned first 2 pages and last 2 pages of your passport.
2 latest ( taken within last 6 months) colored photograph with plain white or off-white background. Size of photo should be 4 x 6 CM and it should be absolutely clear.
Self attested copy of PAN Card to buy Foreign Exchange for International Travel, as mandated by Liberalised Remittance Scheme of RBI
Completed LRS Application-cum-Declaration Form to buy Foreign Exchange, as mandated by Liberalised Remittance Scheme of RBI. Form will be provided by 50+ Voyagers