BEST OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA WITH ANGKOR WAT - 8 D / 7 N

Welcome to your Southern Travels Best of Vietnam & Cambodia with Angkor Wat tour. On arrival in, you will be met by your Southern Travel Tour Manager will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Gateway for the temples of Angkor, Siem Reap (see-em ree-ep; ??????) was always destined for great things. Visitors come here to see the temples, of course, but there is plenty to do in and around the city when you're templed out. Siem Reap has reinvented itself as the epicentre of chic Cambodia, with everything from backpacker party pads to hip hotels, world-class wining and dining across a range of cuisines, sumptuous spas, great shopping, local tours to suit both foodies and adventurers, and a creative cultural scene that includes Cambodia's leading contemporary circus. Evening Enjoy Apsara dance with buffet Dinner. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. At early morning to avoid the crowd, we head out to visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples which has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them, it was used as a location in the film Tomb Raider. Then head to see the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, the Great Angkor City, established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. We also visit the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King & Baphoun temple before continue to visit Angkor Wat, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia-it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, also known as the “City of Temples” a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Overnight at Siem Reap

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out the hotel & transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Transfer to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists - the network of over 200km 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. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Overnight stay at Ho Chi Minh.

After breakfast proceed for Full Day Excursion to My Tho - Escape to the stunning Mekong Delta region from Ho Chi Minh City as we journey towards My Tho, a peaceful town perched on the banks of the Mekong River. Once arrived in My Tho, if time permits, visit Cao Dai Temple or the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then embark on a traditional boat ride along the Mekong River and discover the famous Four Islands namely the Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. During the trip, there will be various stops where we will experience walking in orchards, cart riding within villages and canal cruising by Sampan. Discover the local daily life of the people living on the Mekong and see how they sustain themselves by cultivating orchards, chocolate factory, coconut candy factory and some more. Take a glimpse to the past and breathe that magic atmosphere of ancient time as you witness their age-old traditions and handicrafts. In the late afternoon transfer back to Saigon. Overnight stay at Ho Chi Minh.

Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later You join the city tour to explore the place and immerse yourself in the beauty of the city. Beginning with Ho Chi Minh Complex includes Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square… (Open except for Monday and Friday), then we visit the Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam. Continue with Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Finally, the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and Ly Thai To Statue, all are historical places (if time permits). Overnight stay at Hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, our guide & driver will meet and bring you Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 100 km. The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Time for Indian lunch. Relax in 20 minutes. 14.15 pm Taking a boat excursion from Trang An wharf is a must-do activity in Ninh Binh, as it is the highlight of the journey. On the Trang An Tour, while you ride a bamboo boat through grottos filled with stunning stalactites, you'll be able to take in the breathtaking scenery. Get in the coach and return to Hanoi. Have Indian dinner. After dinner, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay and a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and Local lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits or activities or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Local Dinner is served on board. Overnight on the cruise

Breakfast at the cruise. We drive you to the airport for your flight back to home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. Please do give us your valuable feedback on feedback@southerntravels.in