Tourism Indochina: Cambodia and Vietnam Explorer 14 Days

June 2, 2012 - PRLog -- This journey combines the most alluring places of Cambodia and Vietnam. Cambodia and Vietnam Tours 14 days brings us to the home to riverside Phnom Penh and the history and rich culture in Temples of Angkor, Cambodia is one of Asia’s hottest new destinations and is a treat for the senses. In Vietnam we experience wonderful diversity, from industrious Saigon and the Mekong Delta to picturesque Central Vietnam, then beautiful Hanoi and Halong Bay. Choose our Luxury option and stay in some of Asia grandest hotels.

You will have 14 Days 13 Nights for the tour duration as details below...

DAY 1: Phnom Penh - Arrival:    On arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport -Visa processing- we will be welcome to the hotel. Wasting no time, during the half-day city tour, we will witness the National Museum of Khmer Arts, with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully curved roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. Then we continue to the nearby Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samrn Phi rum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship, we continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom. Overnight Phnom Penh.

DAY 2: Phnom Penh: Today, we spend the morning visiting the unforgotten Toul Sleng Museum where is the largest center of detention and torture of Khmer Rough regime, and another similar genocidal site of Cheung Ek Killing field. (Attention, both places could be quite a heartily horrific and depressing experience.) In the afternoon, city orientation tour includes Phnom Penh Municipality Hall, National Library, National Bank, Independence Monument and shopping at New Central Market where we find various kinds of souvenirs ranging from clothes to galleries, and then in the evening, we take the cyclo tour to along the river front. We have a boat cruise along Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh with breathtaking view at night time. Overnight Phnom Penh.

DAY 3: Phno Penh - Siem Reap arrival:    We have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Airport for a short flight to Siem Reap. As we arrive in Siem Reap in the morning, we are accompanied by the guides to the hotel The same morning we are on tour to Rolous Group temples including the 9th-century-erected Preah Ko temple, Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Rolous group temples, and the four-brick-tower temple of Lo Lei. After the lunch break, we will head to Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddist temple with four concentric walls, Srah Srang (Royal Bath), Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally charming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings. Next, we move to Takeo, the only temple never completed and yet one among the finest. Finally, we enjoy the nice dinner at Siem Reap town. Overnight in SR.

DAY 4: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat: In the early morning, we enjoy the view of sunrise at Ankor Wat. Then we start our tour to the most popular South Gate of Angkor Thom’s before going to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor\'s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Bapoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of Leper King, another mysterious site to find out; and to Terrace of Elephants that once served as the base for the kings’s grand audience hall for the public ceremonies. Now it is time to visit the World Seven Wonder, better known as Angkor Wat, which is considered the most important archaeological site in Southeast Asia. In the evening, comes the moment for the relaxing view from the Phnom Bakheng Hill.

DAY 5:Visit Kbal Spean – Banteay Srey:    Today we will visit Kbal Spean (The river of a Thousand lingas) and then continue to visit the exquisitely decorated pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, whose intricate carving has the example of Khmer classical art remaining and stands as the finest monument ever seen on the planet. In the afternoon, we visit Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Turning the body) where there are some amazingly detailed lintel carvings here, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Dinner at the local restaurant with Apsara Dancing Show. Return to Siem Reap Overnight in SR.

DAY 6: Floating Village – Departure - Saigon:    In the morning drive to Cu Chi, one incredible city basement constituted from one series of tightened tunnel, used from the Vietcong during the war with the Americans. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon pause to the colonial buildings of Saigon like the Independent Palace, Post Office and the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 7: Saigon-Cu Chi:   Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc.. After lunch cruising along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at bonsai garden. Arrival at your hotel in the late evening. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

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