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THE Spirit of VIETNAM - CAMBODIA

HO CHI MINH CITY - SIEM REAP - PHAN THIET BEACH / MUI NE BAY
---11 days / 10 nights---

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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY - SIEM REAP (by A/C Car, plane)
arrival in Ho Chi Minh , then take a short flight to Siem Reap in the afternoon. Arrival at Siem Reap airport.
Siem Reap - The Cradle of Angkor Civilization - Where Cambodian were Born, this is also a famous Archaeological City, as named as one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the World. Covering approx 600 sq km, it contains more than 100 fabulous ancient monuments and over dozen major compound Temples, which were built during the most splendid Era of the Khmer Dynasty between the 9th - 13th century and were the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. The constant building program undertaken by successive Khmer kings can be compared favourably with the pyramid construction projects of the Pharaohs in Egypt. Similar to the Pharaohs, the Khmer kings made use of a vast force of slave labour. Each new "project" was made possible by the 750,000 people estimated to have lived at Angkor during the 12th and 13th centuries. Here, travellers will have experiences about Cambodian’s Spirit value worth through Ancient Temples (worshipping Shiva-Hindu, or Buddha, Khmer Kings), the stately vestiges of Old Palaces, Royal Courts, ancient Terraces, Public Building, collapsed citadels and antique Towers.
Transfer to hotel for check-in and free at leisure. We would strongly recommend you to enjoy a Dinner-out (not included) with Apsara traditional show,
The Apsara Dance is a Classical dance inspired by the apsara carvings and sculptures of Angkor and developed in the late 1940s a traditional music band will sow in your mind the most memorable moments of lifetime thru the folk-music, folk-singers, folk-songs and folk-dances of Apsara dancers during dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2:  SIEM REAP FULLDAY TOUR (by A/C car)
Today, you will have a fullday excursion to Angkor Temples, you
will visit Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12th century in the center of city remains one the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara; Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru; Terrasse of Elephants used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall ; Terrace of the Leper King  a plateform 7m high, on the top stands a nude though sexless statue; Phimean Akas temple means “Celestial Palace”, dedicated to Hinduism.
Afternoon, your tour is followed-up
to Angkor Wat - one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of 12th, Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples, with a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. The central monument represents the mythical Mount Meru, the holy mountain at the centre of the universe, which was home to the Hindu God Vishnu. The whole complex covers 81 hectares, a rectangular wall measuring 1025 metres by 800 metres borders the inner edge of the moat, and temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls... Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

 

Day 3: SIEM REAP FULLDAY TOUR (by A/C car)
A continuing fullday tour for Angkor complex.
Visit Thommanon, small, attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. It’s Angkor Wat style is most easily seen in the style of the carved apsaras and the shape of the tower, Chaosay Tevoda, it seems to stand in partnership with Thommanon but actually was built much later in Suryavarman II’s rule than Thommanon, Banteay Kdei, Srash Srong. Then visit Kravan & especially Ta Phrom 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 archeologists to show how nature can destroy man's work. It has been largely overgrown 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. Ta Prohm looks as many of the monuments did when European explorers first laid eyes on them.
After that, excursion to Grand Circuit, visit Pre Rup, traditionally believed to be a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II. Mebon, architecturally and artistically superior temple-mountain. Beautifully carved false doors on upper level as well as an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. Tasom, the most distant temple on the grand circuit. Small but classic Jayavarman VII temple, Neak Pean, which means ‘coiled serpents’, from the encoiled nagas that encircled the temple. The temple is faced by a statue of the horse, Balaha, saving drowning sailors and Preah Khan, Preah Khan' means 'sacred sword'. In harmony with Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, Preah Khan is dedicated to his father.

Finally, in the late afternoon, coming to the Phnom Bakheng temple,
is the first temple in Angkor region build by the YacovarmanI King in the first of 9th century, located on a slope gently hill where thousands tourist are grouping on the hilltop to catch a memorable time of life when viewing the marvellous sunset.
Back to hotel. Free leisure at night.
. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 4: 
SIEM REAP HALF DAY TOUR - HO CHI MINH CITY (by A/C car, plane) - PHAN THIET BEACH (by A/C car, 220km)
After breakfast, you could take time to free for shopping arround in the Old market or many shopping centers in Siem Reap town, check-out at noon and transfer to
visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and largest in Asean, its extraordinary bio-diversity and hydrology make it an ecological wonder of the world, offer visitors an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and natural splendor of Cambodia, proceeding to visit to "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles and doing shopping at Old Market & colonial quarter, take your time to enjoy a busy market day,  communicating with the local sales and all sorts of their produtcs. It’s quite a sight to see, to give somewhat a picture of Cambodian social living.
Check-out at early noon, transfer to
Siem Reap Airport for afternoon flight to Saigon. Welcome back Saigon and then straight-up to Phan Thiet beach, 220 km from Saigon to Phan Thiet beach - Mui Ne Bay, one of the leading relaxed destinations for pleasant beach holiday in Vietnam, where you have wonderful days for sunny relaxation.
Upon arrival in Phan Thiet, Check in at the beach-resort, enjoy yourself.
Overnight in Phan Thiet beach. (B)

 

Day 5-10:  PHAN THIET beach - MUI NE BAY Fulldays free at leisure
After breakfasts, take your time to free at leisure and enjoy your self, the Phan Thiet beach or Mui Ne Bay are so
transparent water, often calm and healthy air, you would enjoy yourself a free-care fulldays to sun-sea bathing on beach or just relax yourself and lazing around to discover the exotic sightseeings spectacularly. A selection of particularly interesting water sports for Pro or just Initiate is available, specially in Phan Thiet beach - Mui Ne Cape via www.windsurf-Vietnam.com… Let’s making the most of unforgettable senses of the restful days truly in your life. Overnight in Phan Thiet beach. (B) ( without guide, transfers, and meals at yourself…)
OPTIONAL TOUR : A FULLDAY SAFARI
including sightseeing, entrance fees, English speaking guide, round-trip transfers, Jeep Safari tour.
A full day for enjoying and feeling the unforgettable wonderful time in the beautiful seaside spot in Vietnam.
In the morning, a short visit to Phan Thiet port - one of the largest commercial fishing ports in Vietnam and watch the renowned multi colored boats come in as the fishermen deliver their catch. Travel then Thuy Tu fishermen museum where you will find the largest whale skeleton in the world, along with over 100 other whale skeletons of varied species. Followed-up, a moment to have a look or buy something in Phan Thiet Market, then visit to ancient
Duc Thanh school where the famous teacher, Nguyen Tat Thanh (later known as President Ho Chi Minh) stopped to teach on his journey throughout Vietnam on 1911. On the way drive back to resort, visit Pô Sänü towers - ancient towers constructed by the Chams who once were the owners of a nation called the Kingdom of Champa which had been existing  for more than a thousand years. Now the towers still stand there, old and weathered in the shape of a linga, standing on a rocky hilltop and overlooking the sea like the historical witnesses to the ups and downs of a nation on this land for over millennium. The towers seem to wait for you, the visitors coming from the distant lands to discover the left secrets of the ancient vestiges belonging to a lost kingdom. Just a very short distance of the ancient Champa towers is the old fighting bunkers, which its communication trenches, bartizans and fighting shelters are quite a must-see of the one-time civil-war, is really a memorable to meditative about the political upheavals.
Afternoon, enjoy an exciting Jeep safari tour which both young and seniors will enjoy this natural trek. The old jeeps departs from your hotel and take you to the nearby coastal resort town of Mui Ne. From there you begin your off-road journey towards the colourful sand dunes, which have been a theme for photographers for many years, each dune have its own beauty, and may change their shapes under winds. Continue through some volcanic stone banks to drive on and experience the colourful petit-canyon, is quite a copy of grand-canyon in Arizona - USA. Continued the jeep tour running on the seaside where you will view a wide scenic unspoiled beach, just you and the sea birds….! That’s a moment of life-time !

On way back to hotel, there are further opportunities to visit the magical “fairy stream” where you can have the pleasure to walk barefooted in the river, surrounded by coconut trees, grandiose cliffs made from red and yellow clay. End of an optional day tour.


Day 11 :
Free at leisure until check-out FLY BACK HOME FROM HO CHI MINH CITY
After breakfast, take your time to free at leisure for your independent activities until check out (at noon), transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
The highway is smoothly and cost you of 3-4  hours usually, since we have to stop somewhere for the rests or visitings also. Landscapes en route are very interesting with the immense rice-fields, farmers are working in the fields, small and peace villages ....there are the sweet beginnings to talk with then explanation of Vietnam by our tour guides. Straight-up to the Tan Son Nhat Airport for a return flight back home. End of your exciting trip.
It’s timely, you have to say Good-bye Vietnam, Good-bye IndoChina countries, so you surely have plentiful memories of IndoChina countries. We would like to thank you very much for your business. Have a safe flight back home ! be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to IndoChina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a this colourful Sub-region of Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR ! (B)

 

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