Vietnam & Cambodia Cultural Tour Itinerary February 13 28, 2016 Pearl S. Buck International
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TOUR SUMMARY ITINERARY IN BRIEF Vietnam: Day 01 13 Feb 2016 (Sat) DEPARTURE FOR VIETNAM Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport Day 02 14 Feb 2016 (Sun) ARRIVE IN HANOI Day 03 15 Feb 2016 (Mon) HANOI - Visit Orphanage in Ba Vi Day 04 Day 05 16 Feb 2016 (Tue) 17 Feb 2016 (Wed) HANOI - Half Day Morning City Tour, Hoa Lo Prison & Orphanage Visit in the Afternoon HANOI Shopping in Old Quarter, Water Puppet Show & Dinner at Cha Ca Restaurant Day 06 18 Feb 2016 (Thu) HANOI FLIGHT TO DANANG - HOI AN Day 07 19 Feb 2016 (Fri) HOI AN - Half Day Tour Day 08 20 Feb 2016 (Sat) HOI AN - My Son Half Day Tour Day 09 21 Feb 2016 (Sun) HOI AN - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY Day 10 22 Feb 2016 (Mon) HO CHI MINH CITY - Cu Chi Tunnel and City Tour Day 11 23 Feb 2016 (Tue) HO CHI MINH CITY - Mekong Delta Full Day Private Tour On Le Jarai Day 12 24 Feb 2016 (Wed) HO CHI MINH CITY - FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP Cambodia: Day 12 24 Feb 2016 (Wed) ARRIVE IN SIEM REAP & CIRCUS SHOW Day 13 25 Feb 2016 (Thu) SIEM REAP CARING FOR CAMBODIA TOUR & FREE TIME Day 15 26 Feb 2016 (Fri) SIEM REAP - Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat Full Day Tour Day 16 27 Feb 2016 (Sat) SIEM REAP - Banteay Srey & Tonle Sap Lake Full Day Tour Day 17 28 Feb 2016 (Sun) DEPARTURE FOR US FROM CAMBODIA Siem Reap International Airport
Day 01: 13 Feb (Sat) DEPARTURE FOR HANOI Depart for Hanoi. Group tour participants will be responsible for securing their own round-trip international flights from the US to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport Vietnam and the return flight to the US from Siem Reap International Airport Cambodia. Day 02: 14 Feb (Sun) ARRIVE IN HANOI Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival in Vietnam, your guide will meet you outside the luggage claim area and transport you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Check in your hotel and relax before the welcome dinner at a local restaurant. The welcome drinks are included. Meals: Dinner Hotel: InterContinental Hanoi West Lake Hotel & Resort (Overwater Pavilion) Day 03: 15 Feb (Mon) HANOI - VISIT ORPHANAGE IN BA VI Meet with your English-speaking guide to begin your day before departing on a two-hour scenic journey to the west of the capital. You will have a full day to visit the Center #2 Orphanage for Children with Disabilities in Ba Vi. Pearl S. Buck International Child Sponsors are positively impacting the lives of more than 30 children who reside here. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel and rest before going to a local restaurant for dinner. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Hotel: InterContinental Hanoi West Lake Hotel & Resort (Overwater Pavilion)
Day 04: 16 Feb (Tue) HANOI - HALF DAY MORNING CITY TOUR, HOA LO PRISON & ORPHANAGE VISIT AFTERNOON Begin the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and learn about the man who led Vietnam s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. After dedicating his life to the liberation of his country from foreign rule, Ho Chi Minh died in 1969 and his body was preserved for posterity. Every October the mausoleum is closed for a month and Uncle Ho is given a bit of a spruce up! Explore the grounds to see the one pillar pagoda and the presidential palace. Next, visit the Hoa Lo Prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War when it was sarcastically known to American prisoners of war as the Hanoi Hilton. Hoan Kiem Lake Take a breezy cyclo ride through the Old Quarter s 36 streets, named for the products that were sold from their shops. Today, vendors on Tin and Bamboo Streets still sell the same wares. After lunch, you transfer to the Birla Orphanage center where Pearl S. Buck International Child Sponsors are helping more than 100 children chart a brighter future. You will have a full afternoon at the center. In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel to relax before departing at 7 pm for dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Hotel: InterContinental Hanoi West Lake Hotel & Resort (Overwater Pavilion) Day 05: 17 Feb (Wed) HANOI - SHOPPING IN OLD QUARTER, WATER PUPPET SHOW AND DINNER AT CHA CA RESTAURANT Today, you will have free time or our guide will escort you to shopping in the Old Quarter. The guide and hotel concierge can advise you on the best shops for souvenirs, silks, and other items. Lunch is on your own. Traditional Water Puppets Begin your evening with a trip to Hanoi s famous Water Puppetry Show, a stunning showcase of the traditional Vietnamese performing art at Thang Long Theatre, just beside Hoan Kiem Lake. Originating in northern Vietnamese villages from the 11 th century, each performance tells stories of village living, history and folk tales, accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music and dance. After the show, enjoy a true Hanoian dinner of Cha Ca, a 200-year-old northern specialty and favorite of the locals. The savory white fish in boneless chunks is served alongside tasty greens, unlimited rice noodles and saffron-infused oils. End your evening the same way the locals do with a hot cup of coffee or tea in one of the Old Quarter s famously cozy street-side cafes before returning to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast / Dinner Hotel: InterContinental Hanoi West Lake Hotel & Resort (Overwater Pavilion)
Day 06: 18 Feb (Thu) HANOI - FLY TO DANANG - HOI AN Your guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast and transport you to the airport for your flight. Flight: Hanoi Danang TBA Upon arrival, your guide will meet you outside the luggage claim area and take you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Before reaching Hoi An ancient town, you will visit Danang city with Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and have lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon is at your leisure on the private beach at Victoria Hoi An Resort and Spa. Dinner is on your own arrangement. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Hotel: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa (Junior Suite) Day 07: 19 Feb (Fri) HOI AN - HALF DAY TOUR Begin your tour of Hoi An, a former trading port that welcomed Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants between the 16th to 18th centuries. Today Hoi An is famous for its restored architecture, homemade silk, expert tailors and delicious noodles and seafood. Its relaxed vibe and pedestrian streets make this town a pleasure to walk around and discover new things. The tour includes stops at several famous landmarks. The first is Chua Ong Pagoda, dating back to 1653 and built in honor of the Chinese general Quan Cong, who is worshipped by many as a symbol of loyalty and justice. Next, visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, to see the Jinshang Temple which is dedicated to the goddess of the sea and the protector of sailors. From there it s a short walk to Tam Ky House, a 200-year-old ancestral house and finally, stroll across the often photographed 17th century covered bridge built by Japanese craftsmen. The beautifully built bridge doubles as a temple and is a major landmark of Hoi An. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have free time to walk and explore this fascinating town. Dinner is on your own at one of the many open-air restaurants in Hoi An. Traditional Hoi An Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Hotel: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa (Junior Suite)
Day 08: 20 Feb (Sat) HOI AN - MY SON HALF DAY TOUR Depart your Hoi An hotel for My Son, the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization. The Cham people ruled central Vietnam from the 2 nd 13 th centuries, and their kingdom once stretched into what are now Laos and parts of Cambodia. Most of the ruins have decayed over time or have been looted. There are a few headless statues in place and one of the temples has some decorative stonework. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have free time. Dinner is on your own at one of the many open-air restaurants in Hoi An. The Ancient Ruins Of My Son Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Hotel: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa (Junior Suite) Day 09: 21 Feb (Sun) HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY - FLY Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transport you to the airport for your flight. Flight: Danang Saigon TBA Upon arrival, your guide will be meet you outside the luggage claim area and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Then, you have a free afternoon to wander around the city and go shopping, have lunch on your own before your dinner on the Lady Hau Cruise at 7 pm. Dinner Cruise Glide along the Saigon River onboard a beautifully restored rice barge from the Mekong Delta. Originally used to ferry goods to and from floating markets, today the Lady Hau offers a unique dining experience. Relax on the open-air decks as you cruise the length of the Saigon riverside, and watch as the bright lights of the city start to glow. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese buffet and BBQ, prepared by one of Saigon's leading chefs, and take time to soak up the atmosphere of Vietnam's busiest city. This 3- hour dinner cruise is the perfect way to finish a hectic day in the city and enjoy the unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine at its best. Meals: Breakfast / Dinner Hotel: Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (Deluxe)
Day 10: 22 Feb (Mon) HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL AND CITY TOUR Begin your morning journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels by departing around 7:30 am from your hotel and travel through the countryside which was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong. Upon arrival, watch a short video about what life was like for soldiers who lived there during the war. The cramped tunnels were central to a few of the war s strategic operations, including the famous 1968 Tet Offensive, and they didn t escape damage. American B52 bombers dropped hundreds of missiles leaving huge tell-tale craters behind. The tunnels served not only as living quarters, but as supply routes and hospitals for thousands of guerilla fighters. While many died there from malaria and other diseases, a few were also born or married. Today they are viewed by some as a testimony to the Vietnamese people s resiliency. Cu Chi Tunnels Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 1 pm for lunch. After lunch, you will have time for shopping at Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanhmarket. Dong Khoi Street figured prominently in Graham Greene s famous Vietnam novel, The Quiet American. Then onto the Saigon Opera House, a commanding building completed in 1901. Shelled during World War II, it was used to shelter French citizens fleeing North Vietnam in 1954, the year Vietnam earned its independence from France. During your shopping time, you can also see the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and other sites. Central Post Office In Ho Chi Minh City The tour continues with a stop at the Reunification Palace, where a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the gates in 1975 to end a war that killed an estimated 58,000 Americans and three million Vietnamese. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum, where the Vietnamese government has assembled presentations, some of them graphic, of wartime hardships and atrocities. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Hotel: Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (Deluxe)
Day 11: 23 Feb (Tue) HO CHI MINH CITY MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON LE JARAI This morning depart from your hotel and drive approximately two hours to Ben Tre, a gateway to the Mekong Delta. Here, you will board a small boat to start your sightseeing around the waterways of Mekong Delta. Known also as the rice bowl of Vietnam because of its large rice production, the area has also diversified into activities related to aquaculture, rearing of animals, cash crops and fruit trees. Le Jarai Cruise Visit the brick factory and board a small boat and meander through the waterways. Stop at a small homemade coconut processing plant to see how coconuts have been turned into oil, candy and woven mats that are later sold in the market. After the boat trip you will have a short walk to a local village to see mat weavers at work, before jumping on the deltas version of a tuk tuk and travelling down the country roads to the pier. Here you will board the beautiful teak boat Le Jarai to continue your cruise along the river. While onboard join in the demonstration of Vietnamese cooking before sitting down to a sumptuous three-course lunch of Mekong specialities. After lunch relax on the top deck and take in the scenery back to Ben Tre, where on arrival you will return to Ho Chi Minh city arriving late in the afternoon. Starting at the magnificent Saigon Opera House, the A O Show is a spectacular showcase of Vietnamese culture and performance art, combining beautiful precision elements of both old and new. Featuring Vietnam s most talented performance artists, traditional musicians and circus-like choreography, A O Show explores the lives of the Vietnamese people through its ensemble creations. Using props made of little more than bamboo and wood, performers recreate the peaceful serenity of the Vietnamese countryside, the ebb and flow of the coastal waves or the frenetic traffic in Hanoi and Saigon. With a cast made up of the most talented local circus performers, dancers, athletes and artists, A O Show is one of the most memorable experiences to be had in the city. A O Show In Saigon After the hour-long show, take a short walk through the wide Boulevards of central Saigon to Hoa Tuc Restaurant, a real culinary and architectural gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of District 1 for a farewell dinner. Renowned for its combination of contemporary Vietnamese cuisine and authentic French colonial architecture, Hoa Tuc is the perfect end to a memorable night in Saigon. Eat Al Fresco or in the elegantly white washed walls of this one time Opium Refinery. Afterwards transfer back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Hotel: Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (Deluxe)
Day 12: 24 Feb (Wed) HO CHI MINH CITY - FLY TO SIEM REAP Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy an evening under the big top in downtown Siem Reap with an evening show at Phare, the Cambodian Circus. Run by the NGO of the same name, which supports the future of Khmer youth with art and performance training, Phare is a lively show combining elements of high flying, tight-rope walking, juggling, contortion, music and theatre circus arts in one energetic showcase of Cambodian culture. Enjoy an evening of cultural discovery for a good cause, and pick up a few souvenirs on your way out. Meals: Dinner Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort (Superior) Cambodia Circus Day 13: 25 Feb (Thu) SIEM REAP - CARING FOR CAMBODIA TOUR & FREE TIME This morning, your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Caring for Cambodia (CFC) office. You will have a full day here hosted by members of the CFC Board of Directors. Tours of CFC schools included. Your driver and guide will take you back to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast / [Lunch / Dinner] coordinated by CFC Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort (Superior) Day 14: 26 Feb (Fri) SIEM REAP - ANGKOR THOM, BAYON, TA PROHM & ANGKOR WAT FULL DAY TOUR Start with a visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom where statues of the gods of good and evil line the entrance. Your next stop is the Bayon, known for the hundreds of smiling faces that grace the towers. The bas-reliefs are quite impressive and tell stories of daily life and the great battles that were fought between the Khmers and ancient Thais. Move on to Phimeanakas, shaped a bit like a pyramid with two ponds in the rear. The ponds were once used for religious rituals but today serve as swimming pools for Khmer kids. Walk to the top of the temple for impressive views of the Angkor complex. Angkor Wat In Siem Reap See the rows of trunks that form the wall of the Terrace of the Elephants, a platform from which King Jayavarman surveyed his army. Close by is the Terrace of Leper Kings, which includes a statue depicting Yana, the Hindu god of death. Then it s a short drive to one of the most beloved temples Ta Prohm. This small crumbling temple is held together by giant tree roots giving it a magical feel. Return to Siem Reap for lunch. Then later in the afternoon explore the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world s largest religious monument. This visually spectacular temple is a massive three-tiered pyramid, rising 65 meters from the ground and crowned by five lotus towers. It s the national
symbol of Cambodia and proudly appears on the country s flag. End your day with sunset views over the jungle from the top of Pre Rup Temple before returning to Siem Reap. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort (Superior) Day 15: 27 Feb (Sat) SIEM REAP - BANTEAY SREY & TONLE SAP LAKE FULL DAY TOUR See the exquisite pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, overflowing with small, delicate and very ornate carvings depicting classical Khmer art, and considered one of the best temples of all! Then it s off for a quick look at Banteay Samre, which is modelled on Angkor Wat, before heading to the Tonle Sap Lake for a cruise around the floating villages. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort (Superior) Local Life On Tonle Sap Lake Day 16: 28 Feb (Sun) Depart for US Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transport you to the airport for your flight. Meals: Breakfast
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