Siem Reap Holidays

Sample Itinerary - REF SOUTHEAST ASIA 594

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Women practising Tai Chi by Hoan Kiem Lake

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa

Good Morning Vietnam! Included transfer from Hanoi airport to the city before taking the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai. (Please note your flight into Hanoi should arrive no later than 1400). Overnight - Sleeper Train

A lady from one of the hill tribes near Sapa

Day 2: Sapa

Tribal Villages. Breakfast. After an early arrival in Lao Cai we take a short drive to Sapa and take breakfast before visiting a local market. We then take a leisurely walk to Cat Cat village, home to the famous Black H’mong tribe and pay a visit to a local family. Continuing on we visit Cat Cat waterfall for lunch. This afternoon we take a trail through the mountain surrounded by spectacular scenery to another local village. Once back at the main road we drive back to Sapa for the evening. Overnight - Sapa

A local child in Sapa

Day 3: Sapa

This morning we head to the Lao Chai Vilage and begin a walk to Ta Van village - home to the Dzay tribe for a rest and a picnic lunch. After lunch we continue our walk through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai. This is a village of the Red Dao tribe, who dress in beautiful embroidered trousers topped with bright red turbans and chunky silver jewellery. Before we head back to Sa Pa we visit another beautiful waterfall for a refreshing end to the day. Overnight - Sapa

Villagers in Sapa

Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi

Today is spent at leisure in Sapa. Why not take a walk up to the Sapa radio tower where you can get spectacular views of the surrounding rice paddies, terraces and the valley. Sapa also has a local market where you can buy souvenirs and try your hand at haggling. This evening we climb aboard our train back to Hanoi. Overnight 4 Berth Train.

A street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi

An early arrival into Hanoi we then proceed to the famous Quang Ba Flower Market where you will witness one of the most frantic and colourful markets in the world. Some great photo opportunities to be had! Afterwards we take a stroll to Truc Bach Lake where you will witness locals doing their morning Tai Chi and other exercises as the sun comes up. On the way to the hotel we visit a local restaurant for breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure so you can properly explore Vietnam’s buzzing capital. Why not head to the Ho Chi Minh complex? Home to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed in the afternoon), the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s famous House on Stilts. Overnight - Hanoi

The Huc Bridge

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay


A junk sailing past a limestone peak in Halong Bay

Day 7: Halong Bay - Hoi An

Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage. After exploring a lofty grotto hidden beneath towering cliffs, we sail back to port. Arriving to Hanoi mid afternoon an hour or so is spent exploring the quixotic web of streets, known as the ‘36 streets of the old quarter’. The narrow lanes are each named after various guilds of the city’s artisan who established themselves here centuries ago. Our tour of the area is undertaken by a quintessentially Vietnamese experience from aboard a rickshaw. Later this afternoon you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Hoi An. Upon arrival you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Hoi An.

Men sitting on the street in Hoi An in conical hats

Days 8-9: Hoi An


A local man in front of an ancient building in Hoi An

Day 10: Hoi An - Can Tho


A woman rowing a boat to Can Tho floating markets

Day 11: Can Tho - Saigon

Early this morning we visit the lively Cai Rang floating market and drive to Saigon. On a walking tour of the city we’ll visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post office and the sombering War Remnants Museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight - Saigon

Ho Chi Minh's Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral at night

Day 12: Saigon - Phnom Penh


Day 13: Phnom Penh


Day 14: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap


Day 15: Siem Reap


Day 16: Siem Reap


Day 17: Siem Reap

Enjoy Today free at your leisure as you welcome in the New Year. Overnight Siem Reap

Day 18: Siem Reap

Today marks the end of our memorable journey. Spend the morning at leisure before hotel check out and your departure transfer to the airport.