HoneyMoonTravel. 20 days. Vietnam and Cambodia.

Honeymoon 20 days. Vietnam and Cambodia

We present to you a honeymoon trip around Vietnam and Cambodia - two destinations that will without doubt leave you amazed. Our aim at Routes Vietnam is to create the trip of your dreams at an affordable price. Our honeymoon tour guarantees luxury and comfort as we escort you around the most scenic routes that these two countries have to offer. You will visit unique sites, where few have ventured, as we reveal to you the true essence of these South-east Asian giants. Our premis is to offer a honeymoon that stands out from the norm, without omitting any of the quintessential Vietnamese and Cambodian destinations. Hence our inclusion of an exclusive trip by motorcycle, or by private car, through the mountainous North of Vietnam. Followed by a journey through the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam - the Mekong Delta - and across the border to Cambodia and the heavenly ruins of Angkor. Routes Vietnam invites you to come and experience South-east Asia, for a truly unforgettable honeymoon.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive to Hanoi and welcoming Dinner
Our driver and our personnel will be waiting for you at the Noi Bai airport of Hanoi to transfer you to your hotel. This first day, we will have prepared for you a welcoming lunch or dinner (depends on the arrival time) )
You will spend the night in the suite of the Golden Silk Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour and night train to Sapa
The tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex: the mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. We will continue this cultural trip visiting the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam. We will have lunch in a local restaurant, and in the afternoon it will be the Ethnic Museum, the Hoan Kiem Lake (the Sword Restoration Lake) and the Ngoc Son temple. To finish the tour, we will take you to the water puppets spectacle.
At night, approximately 20:00pm, we will transfer you to the Hanoi’s train station where you will board the night train to the mountains of Sapa
The train will depart at 21:10pm.
You will spend the night in a private compartment or similar www.haratrain.com

Day 3: Arrive to Sapa and tour by motorbike or private car
(Breakfast)
You will have arrived to the Lao Cai station at 6:00 am, where we will have you transferred to your hotel in Sapa for breakfast and some resting, shower.
At the scheduled time, we will have our personnel explain how your adventure will go the next four days.
On this first day you will travel around the area of Sapa: you will visit the villages of Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van. During this route, you will realize a number of stops to wander the rice fields and valleys that made Sapa one of the most beautiful places of Vietnam. Toward the afternoon, we will be back at Sapa.
You will spend the night in the Chau Long Hotel in Sapa www.chaulonghotel.com

Day 4: Sapa – Phong Tho
(Breakfast)
An ideal course for motorcycle lovers because on one hand are nearly trackless roads, smooth asphalt, but some parts more muddy, and mountain roads. It is also an ideal course to be done by private car, as well as by motorbike, would bring you the liberty to adapt to the excursion at your own pace.
This day, a trip of three and half hours to Phong Tho by private car/motorcycle awaits you. This route separates you from all the noisiness of the tourist crowds as well as the busy traffic, thus it only takes so long to reach Phong Tho. On the journey, there can be many stops for the photo takings, as well as for coffee rests.
Once you reach Phong Tho, you will visit the surroundings and check into your hotel.Overnight in Phong Tho VIP Lanh Anh Hotel

Day 5: Phong Tho – Dien Bien Phu
(Breakfast)
Today, we are required to be rise a bit earlier than normal to start our 5 hours course to Dien Bien Phu. The passage that you will witness on the way is wonderful. Upon our arrival to Dien Bien Phu, you will be taken to your hotel to have your rest.
Overnight in Muong Thanh Dien Bien Phu Hotel

Day 6: Dien Bien Phu – Flight to Hanoi
(Breakfast)
Dien Bien Phu marks the key period in the history of Vietnam. After the breakfast, for those who enjoy learning about the history, there you can visit: The history museum, trenches, hills, tunnels ... But for those who want to focus more on exploring the place, we can organize the schedule for such activities, as well.
After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport, where you to take your flight to Hanoi (from 14:50pm arrival in Hanoi at 15:50pm)
Upon your arrival to Hanoi, you will be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel
Approximately 16:30 you will be in the capital, and
Be spending the night in the Golden Silk Hotel in Hanoi

Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast at 8:00 am, the guide will pick you up at your hotel to accompany you to the bus which will take you to Halong Bay (4hrs trip).
Toward 13:00pm you will reach the Hon Gai port, where you will board the traditional Junk boat. After your lunch, we will visit a fishing village called ‘Cua Van’ and you will be able to witness the daily life of the fishers and their families of this place. In this day you will also be visiting the Hang Trong cave.
Toward the evening, we can enjoy ourselves and explore the Halong Bay by Kayak or chill out on the deck
Dinner will be served at 19:00pm
You will be spending the night in a traditional junk boat

Day 8: Halong Bay – Hanoi.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Early risers can enjoy the sunset in Halong Bay. After breakfast there will be time to visit the 8th wonder of the world. You will pass through Dinh Huong Island and Ga Choi among others. You will also visit the Surprise cave too, and before returning to Halong port you will be having a buffet for lunch. Approximately 11:30am, you will be back in Halong and you will then take the bus back to Hanoi.
We’ll have you taken back to your hotel.You will spend the night in the suite of the Golden Silk Hotel

Day 9: Hanoi – Hue
(Breakfast)
After your breakfast, at the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the airport of Hanoi to have you take your flight to Hue.
Upon your arrival our personnel in Hue will take you to your hotel.
You will spend the night in the Ana Mandara in Hue o similar

Day 10: Hue
(Breakfast, Lunch)
The picturesque and hilly Hue has conferred a special place in the history of Vietnam. Selected capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), Hue takes us back to the old, the origin of Vietnam, the place that has been keeping hundreds of architectural works including palaces and royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty.
We pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 am. We will begin with a visit to the tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. On this tour we've also included a visit to see and appreciate the Van An, a Vietnamese martial art. We pass through a small village where they specialized in the development of classic items like conical hats and incense made.
Before lunch we will head to the tomb of Tu Duc. After you have rested, the bus will take you to the Citadel. You will visit the Citadel of Hue, a World Cultural Heritage. It was built on the banks of the Perfume River, Western style combining so great with the citadel oriental architecture. It consists of three campuses: the defensive citadel, the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City. You will visit Thien Mu pagoda, and to complete the tour of Hue awaits a boat ride on the Perfume River.
You will spend the night in the Ana Mandara in Hue o similar

Day 11: Hue - Hoi An
(Breakfast)
We will continue touring the country and be on our way to the South Vietnam, heading down to Hoi an. On the way we stop at the Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach and the Marble Mountains.
In the afternoon we will have time to stroll through the charming Hoi An. The architecture of Hoi An has no equal, with its low houses and wooden painted facades. Visit the Japanese Bridge, which according to local legend is indestructible. We enter the Pottery Museum, the amazing Tan Ky house (which was the first monument of historic interest) and the cantons temple. Of course we also stroll along the famous Silk Street.
I recommend places that you may go to dinner. Today you will be responsible for your own dinner.
Overnight stay in the Hoi An Trails Resort o similar

Day 12: Free day in Hoi An
(Breakfast)
Bathed in the Thu Bon River, it was an important fishing port during the XVI to the XVIII centuries, the old town of Hoi An remains intact, partly because during the war most of the attacks concentrated the neighboring city of Hue, and the existing laws that prohibit altering the buildings and even the movement of cars through the streets.
So you can enjoy this wonderful place at your own pace this day is free for you to enjoy it. It’s famous for its tailors and shoemakers, so you take the opportunity to do some shopping.
The bicycle is something typical of Hoi An, it’s a good option to rent one to make your course around Hoi An and its surroundings in the morning, and in the afternoon to rest and visit the beach.
Overnight stay in the Hoi An Trails Resort o similar

Day 13: Hoi An – Danang – Flight to Saigon
(Breakfast)
At the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the Danang’s airport to take your flight to Ho Chi Minh.
In Ho Chi Minh, our personnel will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Night in the Golden Central in Saigon

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh
(Breakfast, Lunch)
In Saigon, we will be waiting for you to begin the tour in Ho Chi Minh City. We will begin with the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office. After a delicious lunch awaits you in a local restaurant in Ho Chi Minh, we will visit the Pagodas of Thien Hau, Quan Am and the one of the Jade Emperor. To conclude, we will visit the War Museum in Saigon
To finish our journey in Ho Chi Minh, you will have a buffet dinner on the Bonsai Cruise of Ho Chi Minh where you can have a different perspective of the city, on the house, as detail for your Honeymoon, after your course around Ho Chi Minh on the traditional ‘Xiclo’. This free offer can also be exchanged for a route on motorbike around Ho Chi Minh.
Night in the Golden Central in Saigon

Day 15: Mekong Delta: Cai Be Vinh Long – Chau Doc
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Private tour with English speaking guide.
Today you will be visiting the Mekong Delta. The tour begins at 6:00 am so you can arrive to watch the daily Cai Be market. From Ho chi Minh, you will be transferring to Cai Be. After stop at the town of Tan An and in Cai Be you will be able to see how the people there conduct their floating business. After Cai Be we continue our route toward Vinh Long till we reach Binh Hoa Phuoc. There you will have your lunch served then continue to discover the Mekong Delta to get to Chau Doc.
Night in the Victoria Hotel in Chau Doc

Day 16: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
(Breakfast)
Breakfast and we leave Chau Doc on speed boat to Phnom Penh (7:30 – 12:30)
We leave by the Bassac till we meet with the Mekong.
After the customs clearance, you will have reached your hotel in Phnom Penh after approximately five hours included transfer time. Once there, it’s highly recommended to use the local transport, the “Tuk tuk” to get to your hotel, as it’s a very entertaining, but don’t forgot to bargain the price a bit.
For those who prefer to be transferred to the hotel by car, no problem, a transfer is included.
After years of violence and terror, Phnom Penh is reinventing itself. Many parts of the city are witness of the past French colonial while the river area is the symbol of its future, by tuk tuk you can visit the most interesting parts of Phnom Penh
Night in the Himawari Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 17: Phnom Penh – Flight to Siem Reap
(Breakfast, Lunch)
We give you half of the day in Phnom Penh and in the afternoon you take the flight to Siem Reap.
Once you’re in Siem Reap, our personnel in Siem Reap will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your hotel by private car.
Night in the Tara Angkor Hotel suite

Day 18: Complete tour of the Angkor Temples
(Breakfast, Lunch)
After your breakfast we will pick you up at your hotel to begin your visits at the Angkor’s temples. You will start with the Angkor Thom one of the best conserved temples. In the Angkor Thom, you will visit the South Gate, Bayin and Baphuon. You will also not miss the Elephants Terrace and Leper King. We continue the visit with a tour of a specie of mysterious jungle where is located in Ta Prohm. In the afternoon we left the center to visit the temples of Banteay Srei (known as the Temple of women) and Banteay Kdei.
Night in the Tara Angkor Hotel suite

Day 19: Jouney of the Tonle Sap Lake
To finish this tour we have prepared for you a trip on boat through the great Tonle Sap Lake.
It is the great lake of Cambodia. Durring dry months, the lake could be measured to be approximately 2500km2, but in the rain season, when the mighty Mekong River stops the force of the water flowing through Phnom Penh it’d causes the Tonle Sap river current to be reversed, the water pouring into the lake about 100 kilometers northwest and quadrupling in size over the good years.
Night in the Tara Angkor Hotel suite

Day 20: Siem Reap and Flight to Hanoi
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Upon the convenient time, we will transfer you to the airport to fly back to Vietnam

Inclusions:

  • Domestic Flights: Dien Bien Phu – Hanoi, Hanoi – Hue, Danang-Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, Siem Reap – Hanoi
  • Transfers from and to airports, and the transfers in the excursions
  • Hotels of 4, 5-stars and a 3-stars hotel in the course of Sapa
  • Suite in the Junk Emotion Cruise
  • Kayaking Paddles in Halong Bay
  • Tour of Sapa to be selected: on motorbike/private car with English speaking guide
  • All the excursions and courses mentioned in this itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Give-away Bonsai Cruise in Ho Chi Minh or Nocturnal tours by motorbike around the city
  • Letter of Invitation for multiple entries to Vietnam

Exclusions:

  • Multiple entries Visa ($65 for multiple entries)
  • Travel Insurance
  • International Flights (we can help you to look for flights depending on your travel date)

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