Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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HIGHLIGHT OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

Featuring: Departure, Hanoi, Hanoi - Vietnam, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh - Cambodia, Siem Reap, Return

Day 1 - Departure

Depart London to Bangkok.

Day 2 - Hanoi

Arrive Bangkok and transit to your flight to Hanoi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Sunway Hotel Hanoi

Accommodation options: Sunway Hanoi

Day 3 - Hanoi - Vietnam

Today enjoy a full day city tour, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence, One-Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and Old Quarters. Overnight at Sunway Hotel Hanoi

Accommodation options: Sunway Hanoi

Day 4 - Halong Bay

Transfer from your hotel to Halong pier. Welcome on board ‘Halong Jasmine’ and set sail through the beautiful Halong Bay. The Halong Jasmine is a luxury wooden junk boat, fitted out in 1930’s Indochine style. Pass into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves. Overnight on board

Day 5 - Hue

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto, then return to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Saigon Morin

Accommodation options: Hotel Saigon Morin

Day 6 - Hue

Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Continue by car to the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc & Khai Dinh tombs. Overnight at Saigon Morin

Accommodation options: Hotel Saigon Morin

Day 7 - Hue

Visit Ben Hai River, Vinh Moc Underground Tunnels built during the war. Enjoy a picnic lunch on Cua Tung Beach. On the way back, stop at the Ancient Citadel of Quang Tri, former American bases and vestiges of the war. Overnight at Saigon Morin

Accommodation options: Hotel Saigon Morin

Day 8 - Hoi An

Depart to Da Nang. The scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages. We continue further south to the charming historic city of Hoi An, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

Accommodation options: Victoria Hoi An

Day 9 - Hoi An

Today is at leisure.
Overnight at Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

Accommodation options: Victoria Hoi An

Day 10 - Hoi An

Visit local markets to buy all necessary materials for the mornings cooking class. Enjoy a 25-minute leisurely cruise along the Hoi An River to the Cooking School, and then enjoy your lunch. Overnight at Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

Accommodation options: Victoria Hoi An

Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City

Transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War.
Overnight at Caravelle Hotel

Day 12 - Mekong Delta

Depart today for a visit to My Tho, the heart of the Mekong delta.
Take a boat trip on the Mekong River to Phoenix. Lunch will be served before driving to Can Tho.
Overnight at Victoria Can Tho Resort

Accommodation options: Victoria Can Tho resort

Day 13 - Mekong Delta

Today’s boat trip on the Mekong River visits Cai Rang floating market. Depart Can Tho for Chau Doc. Overnight at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

Accommodation options: Victoria Chau Doc Resort

Day 14 - Phnom Penh - Cambodia

Early breakfast, then board the Victoria speed boat for the 6-hour journey to Phnom Penh pier in Cambodia. Upon arrival, your private transfer will collect you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel

Day 15 - Siem Reap

Morning at leisure in Phnom Penh, then transfer to your late
afternoon flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the Tara Angkor Hotel

Accommodation options: Tara Angkor Hotel Siem Reap

Day 16 - Siem Reap

Today is spent visiting the many temple complexes around
Siem Reap.
Overnight at the Tara Angkor Hotel.

Accommodation options: Tara Angkor Hotel Siem Reap

Day 17 - Siem Reap

Visit the most famous of all temples today – Angkor Wat.
Overnight at the Tara Angkor Hotel.

Accommodation options: Tara Angkor Hotel Siem Reap

Day 18 - Return

This morning you will visit the Banteay Srei temple. In the afternoon, visit Preah Khan before transferring to the airport for your flight home via Bangkok.

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