Graceful 16-day Vietnam And Cambodia Private Tour

Warmly welcome to Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will greet you at the airport lobby. Then take you to the hotel in Hanoi City Center to check in and relax.

Starting the beautiful journey of a Graceful 16-day Vietnam And Cambodia Package Tour

Take some time to relax and explore the city with the local people and cuisine.

The staff of New Asia Tours will warmly welcome you to the hotel and offer you some fresh local beer and street food.

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast

Morning: A trip to the Suburban of Hanoi City

First, we will visit the historic Chuong village, famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Here, you will meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats.

Next, we will travel to the centuries-old Quang Phu Cau village, famous for its vibrant incense-making craft. Strolling through the village center, you will visit a household that specializes in dyeing incense, which offers the perfect photo opportunity with colorful bundles of incense.

The tour ends with a visit to the village’s largest incense factory. Here, you will witness the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insight into the lives of rural workers.

Afternoon:  This is a very new outdoor activity in Hanoi City, with more fun and exciting. (HJA1)

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep Tours, we expose you to the REAL HANOI with a day-in-life experience, featuring the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets, and the black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play.

On the second part Hanoi Jeep Tours, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEEE places of our beautiful city such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, the 1000-year-old Buddhist and Toasist temples of Tran Quoc, the Temple of Literature, the historical train-street, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem, West lake, Hanoi Opera House & famous Long Bien bridge etc.

The last part of Hanoi Jeep tours is food! We have AUTHENTIC, HEALTHY & ORGANIC FOOD at Hidden Gem Cafe where we savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes and local delicacies.

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 Overnight in the Hotel Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, around 8:00 AM, the driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to depart for Ha Long at a distance of 120km which takes about 2.5 hours. After arriving at Ha Long Bay port, you will board the cruise that has been booked in advance. Check in to your room and have lunch on the ship, then start exploring the natural wonders of the world.

11.45 AM: Check-in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in cabin.

Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

In the afternoon, you will leave the cruise to visit Sung Sot Cave, the most beautiful karst cave in Ha Long Bay. You will have 45 minutes to walk into the heart of the rocky mountain, admiring the wonderful sparkling beauty of the stalactites created by nature.

In the late afternoon, we will go to Titov Beach, which is also the largest beach in Ha Long Bay. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see the corner of magical Halong Bay...

Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck.

HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded) & Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration and sunset party.

Have dinner on the cruise and relax.

Note: The details, exact activities, and timing will depend on each cruise. Will update you once you confirm the package proposal.

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 Overnight on the Cruise

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the Sunrise on the top desk. Start the day with Tai Chi - physical movements designed for relaxation, and balanced health - on the sundeck.

 Visit Luồn cave (A water tunnel) - one of the caves open to the form of beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo Sampan) boat rowed by a local boatman.

Visit Halong Bay Pearl farm and do Kayak around Drum Cave, visit Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

Having brunch on board and disembarking to the wharf to return to Hanoi.

Getting to Da Nang City from Hanoi is easy by night train with sleepers being the most fascinating option.

At 6.00 pm, you will experience 16 hour-journey on Vietnam Express Train (4-berth soft sleeper AC cabin). One of the most exciting journeys to discover the beauty of the long Country.

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 Overnight  on the train

 Breakfast, Lunch

​Arrive at Da Nang Station around noon.

A private car will pick you up from Da Nang airport and go straight to Hoi An in about 45 minutes.
Check-in at the hotel, have lunch and rest to be ready to explore Hoi An ancient town in the afternoon.

Walk around the center of town, tasting some yummy foods, and drinks... are very good ideas for you.

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 Overnight  Hoi An

 On your own

In the morning: 

You will join an exciting Vespa tour to discover the Hidden gems of the heritage town.

Departure and return your place motorbike/scooter/Vespa

Driving through the Ancient town before the engine-vehicle block time to see an overview of UNESCO sites.

Explore the real local home life of Hoianians in the hidden alleys and backroads.

Driving through the paddy field for photo opportunities and visiting the water-coconut areas to experience the unique bamboo basket boat ride.

Stop at a nice local place to enjoy an authentic set menu and learn more about Hoi An local food specialties.

In the afternoon:

Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat, meet local fishermen, and experience their daily life.

Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest and have a brief introduction to the history there.

Join local fishermen on the river and enjoy the hands-on experience of round-net and cast-net fishing

Enjoy the lunch with local food.

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

• Today is your leisure day. You can either explore the lovely peaceful town by yourself.
• Ride a bike around the town, to the beach, treat yourself at your hotel pool, or spa, or do an extra day tour.

• To optimize the experience, you could take one of the open option tours as below:
  (Please contact us for more details)

  -  Optional 1: Full-day Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge including lunch.

  -  Optional 2: My Son Sanctuary half-day tour

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast

Morning: To make the most of your time, in the morning you will visit the most famous historical sites of this city. Some of them belonged to the government of the Republic of South Vietnam before 1975.

Visit the Independence Palace, where the last President of the South Vietnam Government worked in 1975.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. 

Learn about the Vietnam War by visiting the War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon: You will leave the city center and move to the suburbs to explore the Cu Chi tunnels, which have long given the military forces of the South and other countries headaches when conducting underground operations.

Get a short introduction with an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed. 

Exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems: hospitals, meeting rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and other martial facilities like storage, and weapons factories.

Experience the man-killing traps that are used at war.

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 Overnight in HCMC

 Breakfast, Lunch

​Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang, the biggest Buddhist Pagoda in town, which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, and enjoy the honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time to cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip.

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 Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho City

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau River and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture.

Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc.

Visit the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings, getting to the wild bird's Sanctuary. Explore the Ba Chua Xu Temple, a popular pilgrimage site, before checking in and relaxing at the hotel.

End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.

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 Overnight  in Chau Doc

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast and checking out, you’ll be picked up and transferred to the speed boat station in Chau Doc for your journey to Phnom Penh.

Depart for Phnom Penh by Speed Boat

The speed boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh typically takes around 5 hours, depending on border procedures and river conditions. On the way, you will have time to rest, as well as enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river to see the life of fishing villages on the banks of the Mekong River. There are also many temples and beautiful scenery on both sides of the Mekong River.

After cruising along the Mekong River, you’ll arrive at Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh from around 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

A driver will welcome you and transfer you to your booked hotel.

Have a late lunch. Check-in at the hotel and we will have the trip by Tuk tuk around the town

Tasting some local foods and drinks, see how is the local life in the Capital of Cambodia.

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 Overnight in Phnom Penh

 Breakfast, Lunch

Morning, visit the fantastic highlights of Phnom Penh:  

Independent Monument, the Centre of Phnom Penh city.

The Royal Palace - a complex of buildings that served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia. 

Admired by the impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments, etc.

Visit the National Museum, and end up visiting Wat Phnom temple - an interesting legendary founding place of Phnom Penh Capital

Afternoon: History learning

tart by visiting Toul Sleng, a famous historical site. Before 1975, Tuol Sleng was a high school, then converted into an interrogation prison called S-21 during the Khmer Rouge period, and today has become a famous historical museum displaying photos and actual artifacts in the detention and torture of prisoners.
Next, visitors will visit the Killing Fields, Cheung Ek... which are also places that reflect a dark period of Cambodia under the rule of the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime.
Visit the Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market). The Market has gained a reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, and silver jewelry.

Morning:

Take a 5-hour bus to Siem Reap

The road between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap offers a glimpse of Cambodian country life with rice paddies, traditional wooden houses, and water buffalo alongside.

Check-in at the hotel and have a rest.

Afternoon:

Take a Tuk Tuk ride around the suburb of Siem Reap City followed by a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity, and safety.

Tonight you enjoy dinner with the Apsara Dance show at the local restaurant that gets booked in advance.

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 Overnight in Siem Reap

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

Start to tour to visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the modern wonders of the world. Be amazed by the sheer size of the temple and learn how the Khmer Empire prospered between the 9th and 13th centuries, around the time when Angkor Wat was built. Stroll through the intricately carved hallways that show hundreds of fine carvings and discover small shrines still in use today by the local people.

And then, continue to the picturesque Ta Prohm. This beautiful temple is overgrown with fig trees, giving a haunting yet exotic atmosphere. The magnificent roots of the trees have merged over the centuries with the temple’s huge stone blocks, emphasizing a ‘forgotten city’ feeling. Return to hotel for relaxation

Lunch at the local restaurant is booked in advance.

Afternoon:

After lunch and break time, we will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city of the Khmer Empire with its centerpiece; the Bayon temple. As you approach, you will notice the enigmatic faces of former King Jayavarman VII looking in every direction. Your guide will take you to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passageway that leads to the Baphuon complex.

Next, we drive to West Baray to get the nicest spot to view the sunset over this manmade lake, and enjoy the snacks and drinks (local beers and snacks) while the sunset is setting down.

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 Overnight in Siem Reap Hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

Morning:

Drive to Beng Lealea, which was built in the 12 century, the layout and style of Beng Mealea are very similar to Angkor Wt. Its current state, however, is dominated by jungle. Trees have grown out of the towers and vines entangle columns. Lintels and other building blocks lay around in a tumble and require visitors to climb up and down as they approach the completely collapsed central towers. This is how the early expeditions must have found the temples of Angkor…

​Afternoon:

Lunch box at the site. We then continue to Kompong Khleang and enjoy a boat cruise on the Kompong Khleang Floating Village at Tonle Sap Lake where you will meet the local life in the rural. Kampong Khleang located on the northern lake edge about 48km east of Siem Reap town, is a more remote, and less-touristic place.

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 Overnight in Siem Reap Hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

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  Today your memorable journey Graceful 16-day Vietnam And Cambodia Private Tour will be done.

  So quickly, today is the last day of the journey to explore the capital Hanoi, and other beautiful destinations.

  We sincerely thank you for choosing to use the service that we have provided with great enthusiasm and passion.

  We hope you will give us the chance to get back the best experiences and vacations.

  You will have a later morning than usual. Have breakfast and walk around the streets to buy souvenirs and food... as gifts before departure.

  A private car will take you to the airport to end this exciting journey.

  Thank you and see you again, goodbye from the heart of the New Asia Tours team

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   Breakfast