Vietnam Cambodia (10 Days)

Morning visit antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): The South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. (B, L, D)

Proceed to Phnom Penh. En–route, cross an ancient bridge called “Spean Kampong Kdei”. The balustrades are carved to look like the bodies of giant snakes. On arrival check in to the hotel and relax. (B, L, D)

Visit Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, National Museum & then proceed to Ho Chi Minh city by flight. (B, L, D)

Morning visit famous Cu Chi Tunnels – once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. Later, visit War Remnant Museum. Enjoy city tour of Saigon includes Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Central Post Office, Cho Lon area or the city’s China Town and the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai). Evening free for shopping at the French-built Ben Thanh Night Market. (B, L, D)

Excursion tour of Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tien Giang Province, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Switch back to a motorboat to go to a bee farm to enjoy fresh honey tea and fresh fruits. On the way back to My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. (B, L, D)

Proceed to airport to board your flight for Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi. Proceed to hotel, check in & relax. Evening enjoy traditional Water Puppet Show. (B, L, D)

Proceed to Ha Long Bay. Journey there through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observe everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields. Embark the fantastic cruise in Halong Bay – an UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing through so many amazing islets such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Sail Island. Overnight on cruise. (B, L, D)

Disembark from cruise & proceed to Hanoi. On arrival, orientation tour includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi Opera House, Turtle Tower, Dong Xuan Market. (B, L, D)

Proceed to Hanoi airport to board your flight for your home town Mumbai with the magical memories of Tulip Holidays. (B)

B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner