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A dual country tour, fittingly well begun with a visit to Hanoi (Vietnam), a conservatively traditional city, but, yet, a modern city, is an invigorating experience of sorts. This, along with the tours of the mystical Halong Bay & the Trang An Landscape Complex serene nature reserve, & the spiritual hub, of Bai Dinh Pagoda, provides all the exhilarating roller coaster of an experience, rich with its undeniable charm. Then is the turn torevel in the wonderful marvels of Siem Reap (Cambodia). To its pride are, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world, the largest freshwater lake & the largest floating village on it, river water sanctified by flowing over thousands of Shiva lingas, and, of course, the innocence & the simplicity of the Cambodians. This tour, thus, combines the best of two countries, to enrich one and all, with the experiences and revelations, to cherish a life time.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi (Vietnam) – Old Quarter discovery by Cyclo tour – Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi (L)
Day 2: Halong Bay discovery, UNESCO World Heritage by cruise of 2 days. Overnight on board (B/L/D)
Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi city (B/L)
Day 4: Ninh Binh day tour (Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 5: Hanoi full day tour (½ day in city center + ½ day Bat Trang Pottery Village). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 6: Hanoi morning shopping yourself – Afternoon flight to Siem Reap City (Cambodia). Overnight in Siem Reap (B)
Day 7: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom, UNESCO World Heritage. Overnight in Siem Reap (B/L)
Day 8: Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei. Overnight in Siem Reap (B/L)
Day 9: Tonle Sap Lake – Jungle Temple. Overnight in Siem Reap (B/L)
Day 10: Transfer to Airport (B)
Abbreviation: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
A backpack
A travel pillow
A quick-dry towel
Diarrhea treatment
Trousers
Flip flops (can buy in arrival cities later)
Travel adapter
Portable phone charger
Sun protection, a hat, sun-glasses
Waterproof jacket (a light-weight one, can buy in arrival cities later)
Sprays
Good photo-maker/ camcorder
Other things you think necessary
Special policy: *SPECIAL OFFER* if Booked & Paid for the Tour Package 1 month prior to the Tour Date.
i,e., * Vietnam's "Visa Approval Letter" would be provided Free of cost (FOC). No tipping policy.
Welcome At Hanoi in to our mesmerizing Viet Nam.
Your guide and the driver warmly welcomes you & picks you up at the Noi Bai International Airport,after you are done with the Immigration process & picking up your bags. With a comfortable drive of around 30-45 minutes, you arrive to Check-In to hotel, in Hanoi center.
The first tour activity to enjoy Hanoi is Cyclo tour with one-hour. Your cyclo (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The heart of Vietnam's Capital, Hanoi Old Quarter, home to many of the must-sees, like the Hanoi Citadel, and the Hanoi Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.
Exchange your seat on the cylco for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry—begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend—knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.
Spending night time on enjoying our capital by yourself.
Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
Note: if you arrive Hanoi late that above activities would not be implemented, with our good organization, you can quite enjoy them in Day 5.
Our guide and private transfer will pick you up at the hotel to world famous destination, Halong Bay (recognized as one of the 7 new natural wonders) on cruise to contemplate picturesque scenery of thousands of limestone islands with some stops to enjoy some tour activities, such as: beautiful fishing village, Kayaking or Rowing boat, Swimming at beach, Exploring cave…
Overnight on Halong Bay cruise.
Note: Cruise itinerary might be changed because of the tide level, weather status and other objective reasons.
Morning: continue to cruise around Ha Long Bay until lunch.
Afternoon: transfer to Hanoi city.
Arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Check in and free to go around the city or take rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Our guide will pick up at hotel, takes the group to visit the biggest Pagoda in Vietnam.
On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the hardworking farmers going about their work in the large rice fields.
Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze of 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight!
Enjoy lunch in local Vietnamese restaurant with local Vietnamese dishes.
We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage. Upon arrival, we will take the boat trip around Trang An visiting the cave complexes (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave), all caves are mystical and in wilderness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside of Vietnam.
Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi, to check-in to your hotel and free time, through the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Leading Travel’s guide will pick up at hotel and take you to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House where the President lived and worked until his last breath).
After that, you have chance to visit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi's oldest pagoda.
Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant with local Vietnamese cuisine
Continue your tour at Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), the first Imperial University in Vietnam which was built in 1070.
Spending the rest of your day to visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, one of the most famous traditional villages about pottery. It is about 15 km away from city center.
Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not miss.
Later afternoon: Arrive hotel for free time.
Note: Monday and Friday, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes, will visit outside of the mausoleum.
That would be ideal to spending a morning yourself to enjoy Hanoi’s beauty and wondering through Hanoi Old Quarter, walk a round of Hoan Kiem Lake or going shopping...
After hotel check out, taking an afternoon flight to Siem Reap, city of legend temples. Your guide and driver pick the group up at airport with warmest greeting to say Welcome To Siem Reap city (Camobodia)
Transfer to hotel, check in and free time to enjoy the city by yourself.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
After hotel breakfast, spend a beautiful day by discovering Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is the largest religious building on earth. The huge temple complex, in the middle of the tropical jungle, was the center of Khmer high culture from the 9th to 15th century. In its heyday, there lived 1 million people, more than in any city of that time in Europe. You will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom with the famous Bayon Complex, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Baphoun Temple.
In the afternoon, explore the "world-wide" Angkor Wat, built in 40 years of work by countless builders and sculptors on behalf of the most important Khmer King Siriyavaram. The day is rounded off by a visit to the Pre Rup Temple, which offers a unique and inspiring sunset over Angkor.
Overnight in Siem Reap city.
Kbal Spean locates about 12km from Banteay Srei, in terms of a day-trip, its natural beauty compliments the man-made splendour of Banteay Srei. Kbal Spean was the refuge of 11th – 13th century religious hermits and over thecenturies they carved lingas stands, animals and sacral friezes into the surrounding rocks and riverbeds.
Spending time on enjoying lunch at local restaurant before exploring the second impressive place today – Banteay Srei Temple.
Banteay Srei Temple is the most remote of the temples in the Angkor World Heritage Site.
End of tour activities, our guide and driver take the group back to hotel.
After breakfast, visit the temples of PrasatKravan, SrahSrang, Banteay Kdei and Ta Phrom.
Enjoying lunch at local restaurant before going to Tonle Sap Lake.
Taking boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake with visiting swimming villages. It is one of the most fish-rich waters on the planet. For centuries people have adapted themselves to the changes of the water level influenced by monsoon rain and Mekong. On the way back stop at Wat Athovea.
After your breakfast, Check-out of the hotel & Leading Travel’s driver will transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport, for your home bound flight.
Thus, completing the memorable holiday in Vietnam, with Leading Travel.
We bid you goodbye, thanking you with gratitude for your decision to come visiting our Vietnam and choosing Leading Travel services to enjoy this trip. We hope to see you again, and fervently wish getting your kind recommendations to your relatives and friends. Bon Voyage!
Valid quotation
01 Jan - 30 Apr = 01 Oct - 31 Dec 19
Service quality
Group size & Price (USD per pax)
02
pax
03 – 04
05 – 07
08 – 12
13 – 16
17 – 22
23 – 30
Single surcharge
3* Service quality
989
845
769
699
659
642
610
237
4* Service quality
1078
934
858
788
748
731
700
319
5* Service quality
1390
1246
1170
1100
1060
1043
1011
606
01 May – 30 Sep 19
975
831
755
685
645
628
597
224
1033
889
813
744
703
686
655
278
1285
1141
1065
995
955
938
906
509
Accommodation list:
*** Accommodations are subject to change due to availability at the time of booking.
Hotel location
Service quality – Accommodation name – Room/cabin category
3*
4*
5*
Hanoi
3 Nights
Gondola
Superior room
31 Hang Hanh st, Hoan Kiem
Thang Long Opera
1 Tong Dan st, Hoan Kiem dist
Movenpick Hanoi
Superior Room
83A Ly Thuong Kiet st, Hoan Kiem dist
HaLong Bay
1 Night
V'Spirit Cruises
Deluxe window view cabin
Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay
Garden Bay Premium Cruise
Hon Gai Port - Halong Bay
Alisa cruise
Junior suite ocean view cabin
Siem Reap
4 Nights
Mekong Angkor Palace
021 Sivutha Blvd
Pacific Hotel & Spa
Kaksekam Village, 6 NR6
Sarai Resort & Spa
Gold Chamber room
Sarakamreuk Rd
Children policy:
- Under 3 years old: 100% free, share with parents everything (maximum 2 children in a cabin/room)
- From 3 years old to 8 years old:
+ 70% will be charged, sharing bed with parents
+ 80% will be charged, but extra bed/mattress
- From 9 years old and up: 100% will be charged (adult price) with extra bed/mattress
- Maximum 3 adults in 1 cabin/room
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellation must be made in writing
- Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
- Any cancellation between 44 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation between 29 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation less than 15 Days: 100% of tour fare charge
- As mentioned on particular booking and depends on each period
- In some situation: after deposit or full payment, cancellation is not accepted (no refund)
Peak season surcharge: will be applied depend on detail departure tour date.
Private transfer in latest version with experienced driver
Single cyclo
Water Puppet show ticket
2 bottles of water/pax/day tour on transfer (500ml/bottle)
Shared electric car round trip for visiting Bai Dinh pagoda
Private boat in Trang An
Private boat in Tonle Sap lake
Private professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for tour activities
Halong bay cruising itinerary
Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat in Halong bay
Meals as mention in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Hotel accommodation: Double room/ Twin room
Cabin on Halong bay cruise: Double cabin/ Twin cabin
All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
All kinds of beverages
Airfares (international& domestic)
Visa approval
Travel insurance
Tips
Bank fees
Other things not mentioned in inclusion list
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length..