Dag 01: Avresa från Stockholm 15.55

Dag 02: Ankomst i Ho Chi Minh City
Ankomst till Ho Chi Minh City från Stockholm/Köpenhamn och vår engelsktalande guide hälsar välkommen på flygplatsen.
Övernattning i Ho Chi Minh City.

Dag 03: CITY TOUR (frukost, lunch)
Efter frukost åker vi till Cu Chi för att besöka den otroliga underjordiska tunnel nät, tillverkade av vietnamesiska motståndsmän under den långa kampen för oberoende.
Tillbaka till HCMC för lunch.
Efter lunch, går vi på en stadsrundtur i Ho Chi Minh City, som kallas fortfarande Saigon av många lokalbor. Vi besöker Notre Damce Domkyrkan, stadens gamla Post, Historiska Museum och War Remnants Museum.
Övernattning i Ho Chi Minh City.

Dag 04: Mekongdeltat (frukost, lunch)
Efter frukost åker vi till Mekongdeltat. På vägen kommer vi ha ett kort stopp för att besöka Cao Dai Temple.
Anländer till Cai Be och med en motorbåt besöker vi "Cai Be Floating Market".
Vi hinner med att titta på tillverkningen av rispapper och kokos godis. Åker vidare med båt till Tan Phong där vi byter till en mindre båt. Besök i en fruktträdgård hos Mr Sau Ca. Lunch ingår.
Vi åker tillbaka till HCMC.
Övernattning i HCMC.

Dag 05: Ho Chi Minh City-Danang-HOI AN (frukost, lunch)
Transfer till flygplatsen för att flyga till Danang med VN322 kl 09,45 och anländer till Danang på 10,55. Vår lokal guide hälsar oss välkommen och transfer till Hoi An.
Lunch på en lokal restaurang innan du tar en promenad i den antika staden Hoi An. Besök av den japanska Covered Bridge, Hokkien Temple, gamla köpmanshuset och den lokala marknaden.
Övernattning i Hoi An Hotel.

Dag 06: HOI AN (Frukost)
Hela dagen är fri för att närmare utforska den lilla antika staden i din egen takt.  Övernattning i Hoi An.

Dag 07: HOI AN-Hue (frukost, lunch)
Frukost på hotellet.
Sedan åker vi vidare till Hue. Lunch på en restaurang längs vägen till Hue. Övernattning i Hue.

Dag 08: Hue (frukost, lunch)
Besöket i den forna kejserliga huvudstaden i Vietnam, börjar med en båttur på romantiska Perfume River. Härifrån kommer vi besöka Hue s Thien Mu Pagoda och Imperial Citadel, från vilken Nguyen dynastin styrde mellan 1802 och 1945.
På eftermiddagen besöker vi två mausoleer av Hues tidigare kejsare. Mausoleum av Tu Duc ligger lugn vid trädgårdar och sjöar, medan kejsar Khai Dinh's är är mera i europeisk stil.
Lunch ingår.
Övernattning i Hue.

Dag 09: Hue-Hanoi (frukost)
Frukost på hotellet. Transfer till flygplatsen för flyget till Hanoi VN240 kl 09,00. Vi anländer i Hanoi vid 10.10, och vår guide hälsar oss välkommen på flygplatsen.
Lunch och middag ingår ej.
Övernattning i Hanoi.

Dag 10: CITY TOUR (frukost, lunch)
På morgonen efter frukost gör vi en stadsrundtur till de historiska och kulturella höjdpunkter i Hanoi. Besök Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (stängt måndagar och fredagar samt oktober-november) och hans hus på styltor, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh templet, Tran Quoc Tempel och Historiska Museum.
Vi tar en paus och gör en cyclo tur i Hanoi's Gamla Stan.
Lunch ingår i en lokal restaurang. Övernattning i Hanoi.

Dag 11: Hanoi, Halong Bay Båt Kryssning (frukost, lunch, middag)
Efter frukost avresa till Halong Bay. Vi njuter av den frodiga landskapet i Red River Delta. Vid ankomsten till Halong går vi ombord på en traditionell trä båt för att göra en kryssning bland hundratals holmar och oförstörda öar i Halong Bay. Lunch ingår och serveras ombord.
I eftermiddag besöker vi "Sung Sot" grottan, en av de mest imponerande grottan och kanske hinner vi bada från båtens badplattform innan solen går ner.
Middag ombord.
Övernattning ombord.

Dag 12: Halong-HANOI-Siem Reap (brunch, middag)
Vi fortsätter med kryssningen. Efter en sen frukost (brunch) stiger vi iland igen.
Transfer direkt till Hanoi för att flyga direkt till Siem Reap kl 16.55.
Vi anländer till Siem Reap 18,50 och välkommas av vår guide på flygplatsen och transfer till hotellet.
Middag och övernattning i Siem Reap.

Dag 13: Siem Reap (frukost, lunch, middag)
Vi tar en tidig tur till Angkor Wat att titta på soluppgången, innan vi fortsätter norrut för att besöka den eleganta tempel Banteay Srei, detta tempel var tillägnat Shiva. Den berömda rosa sandsten bär en rad vackra skulpturer.
På eftermiddagen fortsätter vi att besöka SRA Srang och fortsätter sedan till Takeo och djungeltempel Ta Prohm. Templen har i stor utsträckning "ätits upp" av djungeln.
Lunch och middag ingår.
Övernattning på hotell, Siem Reap

Dag 14: Siem Reap (frukost, lunch, middag)
Frukost på hotellet.
På morgonen besöker vi magnifika Angkor Wat. Detta tempel är den största religiösa byggnad som någonsin byggts och är verkligen en av de underverk i världen.
På eftermiddagen besöker vi Angkor Thom. Denna kungliga staden byggdes först under regeringstiden av Udayadityavarman II i 11-talet.
Nästa stopp är Baphuon, Phimean Akas.
Sedan njuter vi av solnedgången över Angkor Wat från Phnom Bakheng.
Lunch och middag ingår.
Övernattning på hotell, Siem Reap

Dag 15: Siem Reap-HO CHI MINH CITY AVGÅNG (Frukost)
Frukost på hotellet.
På morgonen besöker vi Les Artisans d'Angkor, en konsthantverkskola. Här kan man köper färgglada, handgjorda kambodjanska presenter hem.
Sedan transfer till flygplatsen för flyg till Ho Chi Minh City där du tar anslutande flyg hem. Den Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City flygningen avgår Siem Reap kl 13.30 och anländer i Ho Chi Minh City på 14,40.
Avresa till Stockholm/Köpenhamn.

Dag 16: Ankomst i Stockholm 07.10
 

Resebeskrivning på engelska:

Day 02: ARRIVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City from Sweden, welcome by our English speaking guide and transfer in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 03: CITY TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast transfer to Cu Chi to visit the incredible underground tunnel network, constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for  independent. Return to HCMC for lunch. After lunch, proceed for a city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, visit the Notre Damce Cathedral, the city’s old Post Office, the History Museum and War Remnants Museum.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 04: MEKONG DELTA (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast transfer to the Mekong Delta. We will have a short stop en route to visit Cao Dai Temple. Arrive in Cai Be, board the motor-boat to visit Cai Be Floating Market. Visit to industrial villages such as paper rice making, coconut candy making and enjoy the coconut candy. Cruise to Tan Phong islet where we will take small sampan on the small canal. Walk to visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal local fruits at Mr. Sau Ca. Lunch is included. Return to HCMC in the afternoon. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 05: HO CHI MINH CITY-DANANG-HOI AN (Breakfast, Lunch)
Transfer to the airport for flight to Danang on VN322 at 09.45. Arrive in Danang at 10.55, welcome by our guide and transfer to Hoi An. Lunch is at local restaurant before taking a walking tour of the ancient town of Hoi An. Visit to Japanese Covered Bridge, Hokkien Temple, ancient merchant’s house and the local market.
Overnight at Hoi An Hotel.

Day 06: HOI AN (Breakfast)
Full day is free at leisure for you to further explore this small ancient town on your own pace. No services to be provided. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 07: HOI AN-HUE (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast is in hotel. Transfer to Hue with lunch en route. Overnight in Hue.

Day 08: HUE (Breakfast, Lunch)
Your visit to the former imperial capital of Vietnam, begins with a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River. From here you will visit Hue's Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel, from which the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. In the afternoon, visit the mausoleums of two of Hue's former emperors. The mausoleum of Tu Duc features tranquil gardens and lakes, whilst Emperor Khai Dinh's is designed in an elaborate European-influenced style. Lunch is included.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 09: HUE-HANOI (Breakfast)
Breakfast is in hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi on VN240 at 09.00. Arrive in Hanoi at 10.10, welcome by our guide and transfer in. As the time is easy today so you can arrange meals yourself: Lunch and dinner are NOT included. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: CITY TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)This morning, a city tour introduces you to the historical and cultural highlights of Hanoi. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays plus Oct-Nov) and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Temple and the History Museum. Take a break from walking as you tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo, a chauffeur-pedalled tricycle.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11: HANOI-HALONG BAY FOR OVERNIGHT CRUISE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast departure for Halong Bay and enjoy the lush scenery as you drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arriving in Halong, board a traditional wooden junk boat and set off to cruise among hundreds of islets and discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay. Lunch is included and served on board. This afternoon visit 'Sung Sot' cave (Cave of Awe), one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay and perhaps enjoy a swim off of the boat's swimming platform before the sun sets. Dinner on board.
Overnight in private cabin on board a shared junk of Bai Tho.

Day 12: HALONG-HANOI-SIEM REAP (Brunch, Dinner)
Continue to cruise. A late breakfast (brunch) is served before disembarkation. Transfer directly to Hanoi for direct flight to Siem Reap at 16.55. Arrive in Siem Reap at 18.50, welcome by our guide and transfer in to your hotel for three nights.
Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: SIEM REAP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
We take an early trip to Angkor Wat to watch sunrise, before continuing north to visit the elegant temple of Banteay Srei built by a Brahman in the 10th Century, this temple was dedicated to Shiva. The famous pink sandstone structure bears a series of beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes. These it is said must have been carved by women as the detail is too fine for the hands of a man. This gives us the origin of the Khmer name, Fortress of the Women.  Continue to restored Banteay Samre.

In the afternoon, we continue to visit Sras Srang, the royal pool is situated opposite the East gate of Banteay Kdei. It is known as the King's bathing pond. Next stop is Banteay Kdei, this temple was constructed by Jayavarman VII during the 12th and 13th Centuries. Its system of galleries and vestibules that were added after the construction of the main towers makes it look like a cloister. It was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments. Continue to Takeo and jungle-clad Ta Prohm. This temple was a monastery built by Jayavarman VII as a residence for his mother. Ta Prohm has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature. It has been largely consumed by the jungle and as you climb through the dilapidated stone structures you see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself.
Lunch and dinner are included.
Accommodation at hotel, Siem Reap

Day 14: SIEM REAP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, we visit magnificent Angkor Wat to view its architecture and bas reliefs. This temple is the largest religious buildings ever constructed and is truly one of the wonders of the world. Believed to have been undertaken as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of the 12th century, Angkor Wat is the best-preserved of the Angkorian temples.

In the afternoon, we visit the sites of Angkor Thom. This Royal city was first built under the reign of Udayadityavarman II in the 11th Century. It was destroyed when the Chams from Vietnam rose up against the Khmers and invaded, sacking the city, and was subsequently renovated by King Jayavarman VII at the end of the 12th Century. Its vast walls, some 6m wide, 8m high and 13km in length contain many monuments. Continue to visit Victory Gate, the Bayon, this temple mountain, built by Jayavarman VII, is situated in the center of the city of Angkor Thom. It is a three-tiered pyramid with its entrance facing east. The central shrine is surrounded by 54 towers all crowned by gigantic faces, representing Avalokite-shvara but with the features of Jayavarman VII. Next stop is Baphuon, Phimean Akas, Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.  Enjoy sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng.
Lunch and dinner are included.
Accommodation at hotel, Siem Reap

Day 15: SIEM REAP-HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, we visit Les Artisans d’Angkor, a workshop of the craftsmanship to redevelop Khmer traditional artisan skills, retail Craft-center selling colorful, handcrafted Cambodian gifts and home wares.
Then, transfer to the airport for flight out to Ho Chi Minh City where you take connecting flight home. The Siem Reap-Ho Chi Minh City flight departs Siem Reap at 13.30 and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City at 14.40.
Avresa till Sverige.

SIEM REAP
TARA ANGKOR HOTEL