Essential Vietnam & Cambodia 12 Days-USA Departure


Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise - Hue - Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel - Cai Be Floating Market - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat

Small Group

price starts at:
U$11,999.00+

  • Tour Code: USVC12
  • Days: 12 Day(s)
  • Departing From: New Orleans Fort Lauderdale Orlando San Jose Sacramento Milwaukee Oklahoma City Memphis Charlotte Austin Atlanta Portland Oregon San Antonio San Diego Miami Philadelphia Phoenix Dallas Denver Detroit Washington, D.C. Houston Seattle Chicago Boston Land Only San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles New York (all airports)
  • Highlights:

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    * Halong Bay
    * Cai Be Floating Market
    * Mekong Delta Excursion
    * Tour of Historic Hoi An
    * Cu Chi Tunnel
    * Vietnamese cuisine
    * Angkor Wat Temples
    * Ta Prohm



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 60 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

PAYMENT POLICY:

Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking 

Optional And Extension Programs

 Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose those optional and extension programs with your booking together.

No Extra Deposit Payment.

Group Size【Small Group】:

 2 -10 Each Departure Date.

Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)

 (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD 6000/Person.

HIGHLIGHTS:

☆ Halong Bay
☆ Cai Be Floating Market
☆ Mekong Delta Excursion
☆ Tour of Historic Hoi An
☆ Cu Chi Tunnel
☆ Vietnamese cuisine
☆ Angkor Wat Temples
☆ Ta Prohm
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ITINERARY

Day 1: USA/CANADA TO HANOI

Fly to Hanoi from USA/Canada.

**depends on your departure city, you may have to depart from your departure city 1 day earlier than the itinerary departure date. 

Day 2: HANOI ARRIVAL

Arriving in 【Hanoi Noi Bai airport】, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city.

【One Or More stopover depends on departure city. Base on the airline"s policy, stopover of more than 6 hours, accommodation will be provided for free.】

Day 3: HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE

This morning, start your Halong Bay Day Cruise with the pickup from your hotel in the morning.


Embark on the boat and set sail on Halong Bay:

08.00 – 8.30: Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.

12.00 – 12.30Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13.15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area. 

15.00 – 16.00: Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

16.00 – 17.00: Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.

17.20: Return Starlight Cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.

18.00: Enjoy happy with various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.

19.00 – 21.00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested.

21.00 – 22.00: Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Note: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.

Day 4: HALONG BAY-HANOI

06.30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07.00 – 08.00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst. 

08:00 – 9.00: Join a guided to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or taking a kayak on your own.

09:00: Return to Starlight Cruise for shower.

09.30: Check out your room. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.

10.50: Have lunch.

11.30 – 11.45: Disembark. Cruise ends.

12.00 – 16.30: Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16.30.

Arriving at the pier, you will be picked up for the transfer back to Hanoi. Check-in hotel and enjoy rest of day at leisure.

Remarks: Please check with your Guide for the Vietnam Visa to enter Ho Chi Minh City on Day-10

Day 5: HANOI CITY TOUR – NIGHT TRAIN TO HUE

After breakfast, depart to visit the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. Close by is The Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and the former presidents house on stilts. Continue to picturesque West Lake and visit the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Afternoon visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Next, we go to visit Hanoi Old Quarter also known as the ’36 In the water. Take a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is a great place to explore the lifestyle of Hanoians. At this point, you will have some leisure time until transfer to Hanoi station for a night train to Hue.

Day 6: HUE - DA NANG

Arrival at Hue station you will be picked up for breakfast at local restaurant and embark on half day Hue city tour with a visit to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Then depart for Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha. In the afternoon drive to Da Nang and overnight.

Day 7: DA NANG - HOI AN - DA NANG

After breakfast transfer to Hoi An, a major port in the 17th and 18th centuries, where your tour group will take a walking tour of the Ancient Town to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market. Around the town we can see a numerous Art galleries and tailor shops, here you will have the incredible opportunity to get some custom made-to-order clothes.

Day 8: DA NANG - SIEM REAP

Today, transfer to the Da Nang airport for flight to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temples.

Upon arrival, your Cambodia tour representative will meet you at Siem Reap Airport after you exit at the baggage collection, and arrange transfer for you to the hotel.

Day 9: SIEM REAP

Today, you"ll understand why the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, are designated as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World". This sprawling city, built by Khmer kings was once home to more than one million people at the height of the empire.

On the visit to the fortified city of Angkor Thom, visit the Elephants Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King, all adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs. Continue to the mysterious Bayon Temple, highlight of Angkor Thom, replete with beautifully preserved bas-reliefs and more than 172 giant smiling stone faces.

On to the monuments of Ta Keo, Prasat Kravan and Srah Srang before arriving at Ta Prohm, where the jungle was left untouched, as it appeared to European explorers. The high point of the day is the visit to stunning Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. World-famous for its beauty and splendor, Angkor Wat has the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the entire outer gallery walls, narrating stories from Hindu mythology.

On the way back to the hotel, make a short stop at Les Artisan d’Angkor, a local handicraft. Located in the center of Siem Reap town, The epicentre is the drive to revitalise Cambodian traditional culture, which was dealt a harsh blow by the Khmer Rouge and the years of instability that followed its rule.

Optional Program: Cambodian Dinner & Traditional Apsara Show: $39 per person

Treat yourself to a memorable night in Siem Reap with dinner accompanied by a classical dance performance. To pursue the spirit of your visit to the temples we are happy to introduce you to another example of our rich cultural heritage: Traditional Dancing. The honored tradition of traditional Khmer dance stretches back over a thousand years to the Age of Angkor when it was popular with Kings and common folk alike.

Day 10: SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH CITY

This morning, take a short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.  Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up and drive to Cu Chi Tunnels. The network of over 250km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. Explore the maze of tunnels. Various mantraps and the remains of an American tank are on display. You’ll see numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52s during the great war. After-wards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). For those interested, there’s an opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.

Day 11: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAI BE FLOATING MARKET - HO CHI MINH CITY

Drive to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. Embark on a boat cruise to local workshops to see process of making rice paper, coconut products, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. On the way, we can make stop to see how locals wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... Come to visit the local garden, we will enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music. The cruise will back to Cai Be pier where you’ll be picked up for the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Optional Program: : The River Cruise offers the ultimate romantic night out in Ho Chi Minh City $69 per person

An evening sailing down the Saigon River with a backdrop of the twinkling city skyline floating past. Cruise on Saigon River and enjoy a delicious selection of local dishes as you take in the ambience of this charming city.

Day 12: HO CHI MING CITY

Breakfast at hotel, free with your own leisure time until transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Note: *Depending on the air availability, we might take the flight back to USA/Canada which departure in the early morning (00:00am-03: 00 am) on the next day and today a full day on our own to explore the city, and transfer to the airport in the evening. Hotel checks out before noon. 【Late check-outs are available for purchase if you wish to relax and enjoy your hotel room.】


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Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from Los Angeles to Vietnam & Cambodia for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for an additional charge:

Additional U$500/person
San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle 
Additional U$500/person
Oklahoma City / Phoenix / Portland (OR) / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / Las Vegas
Additional U$700/person

New York / Atlanta / Charlotte / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Austin / Dallas / Denver / Philadelphia / Washington D.C. / Boston / Chicago / Houston

Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person

2) Full transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle as tour program indicated

3) One night at a private cabin on shared cruise in Halong (Sharing English speaking guide on the cruise)

4) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

5) Domestic flight Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh, Train ticket Hanoi – Hue in the air-conditioned cabin(soft sleeper)

6) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

7) All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.

8) All excursion trips and activities as tour program indicated.

9) Boat trip as mentioned.

10) Mineral water on the trip.

11) International flight from to Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

12) Food as specified on the itinerary

13) Professional English speaking local tour expert

14) All tax and fuel surcharge

Excluded:

1) Travel insurance

2) Any personal expenses

3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs

4) Vietnam & Cambodia Visa Fee

5) Single Supplement: USD 900

6) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping USD 345/pp is required and payable by Credit Card Before Departure.

Optional Features

Stay Like A Local Extensions:

1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD$1299

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS(Pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD$1399

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

Visa

VIETNAM REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

* UTOvaction"s Vietnam E-visa Service Option (Multiple entry, 30 days stay): U$110/person

Depending on the air scheduling and availability, you may re-enter Vietnam for your flight back to USA/Canada. 


Cambodia REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

* UTOvaction"s Cambodia E-visa Service Option (Single entry, 30 days stay): U$95/person


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

 

Call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.

More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

Hotels & Flights

4-Star Hotels: 

 Hanoi 2 Night  Sunway Hotel Hanoi or Flower Garden Hotel Hanoi or similar

 Halong Bay Cruise 1 Night – Syrena Cruise (Deluxe) or similar

 Da Nang 2 Nights – Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel or Vanda Hotel Danang or similar

 Siem Reap 2 Nights – Regency Angkor Hotel or similar

☆ Ho Chi Minh City 2 Nights – Cochin Zen Hotel or Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh or Northern Saigon Hotel or similar

International Air:

 (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below)

  ☆ United Airline:

  ☆ American Airline:

  ☆ Delta Airline:

  ☆ Singapore Airlines:

  ☆ Air China:

  ☆ Air Canada:

  ☆ Hainan Airlines:

  ☆ China Eastern Airlines:

  ☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;

  ☆ China Southern Airlines;

  ☆ Xiamen Airlines;

  ☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;

  ☆ Sichuan Airlines;

  ☆ Hongkong Airline:

  ☆ Eva Air:


Remark: 

1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.

2) Guaranteed departure with minimum of 2 travelers.

3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.

4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:

Child between 2-11 
years old with bed
Infant under 2 years old
100% of 
adult tour fare

We don"t suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour 

5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.

6)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.

7) For Travel Visa service: 

* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information. 

* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.

8) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.

9) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

10) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

11) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.

12) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.