Inside Cambodia & Vietnam Tour and Fishing – 19Days

Inside Cambodia & Vietnam Tour and Fishing – 19Days
Starts : Hanoi City , ends : Hanoi City
Trip code: ICVTAF19D
Ages: Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
Accommodation: Hotel 2, 3, 4 & 5 stars
Transport: Boat, Private Van or Car
Tour Type: Private (min 2 persons)

Day 1: Arrival Siem Reap

On arrival at Siem Reap Airport, the guide pick you up and transfer to hotel. Free time.

Day 2: Siem Reap (B/L)

Drive out of city to Angkor Thom to discover the impressive Angkor Thom: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas Temple.We go to local restaurant for lunch. We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Krovan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei and Ta Keo.

Day 3: Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

After breakfast at your hotel, visit the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Then transfer to airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)

In the morning, the guide picks you up at your hotel and transfer to remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war “Viet Cong” guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels using them to hide during bombing raids and stage surprise attacks. After visiting Cu Chi tunnels, return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, visit the War Museum, Post Office Centre, Notre Dame from historic Dong Khoi Street (the Rue Catinat from Graham Greene’s novel The Quiet American) to the bustling markets of Ben Thanh and Cholon (Chinatown) and Thien Hau Pagoda.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B/L)

This morning we take a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it’s floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise to The Cai Be market as an other name River Market. Wholesalers on big boats more here, each specialising in one or a few types of fruit or vegetable. Your cruise the market in small boat and can easly find what they’re looking for as the larger boats hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles.
One interesting thing you won’t see at other markets is the huge Catholic cathedral on the riversides- a popular and fantastic backdrop for photographs. Then on to Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh Island where is low-lying-region is as much water as land and houses are generally built on stilts. Please ! Bring plenty of firm or Flash Memory Disk because there are photo opportunities in every direction. Towards the end of the day we arrive in Cantho.

Day 6: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Fresh air and the country sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to the Cairang and Phongdien biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. there is a bidge here that serves as a great vantage point for photography. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade.. Afternoon drive to Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue

After breakfast at your hotel, free time for relaxing until transfer to airport for a flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, pick you up and transfer to centre. Starting visit Hue. Take a boat on Perfume River for visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of King Minh Mang and then visit Hue Citadel.

Day 8: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B/L)

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Hoian (140km). On the way to Hoian, stop over for spectacular Hai Van Pass past stunning rural and coastal scenery, to the town of Da Nang, visiting the cham museum with its unique, hindu style sculptures and visit Cham Museum in Danang. Arrive in Hoian, A morning walking to around Hoian town to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Walking tour in Hoi An to Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, old houses & Japanese Covered Bridge, Nguyen Tran ancient house then free time for relaxing at Cua Dai Beach.

Day 9: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi

After breakfast at your hotel, free time for relaxing on Cua Dai Beach until transfer to Danang airport (33km) for a flight to Hanoi. Arrive at Noi Bai airport, the guide pick you up and transfer to hotel. Free time for relaxing or shopping in the centre.

Day 10 : A full-day sightseeing Ninh Binh (B/L)

Get picked up in the morning from your Hanoi hotel, transferring by vehicle to Ninh Binh, a city situated in Vietnam’s Red River Delta. When you arrive you’ll board a bamboo “sampan” boat for a river-based exploration of Tam Coc National Park.

Float on the Ngo Dong River amidst the otherworldly “karst” formations, caves, and rice fields of this protected outdoor area, a site which many visitors compare to Vietnam’s famous Halong Bay. Following your trip, you’ll take a break for an included lunch at a local restaurant.

(OP1) Following your mid-day meal, continue to Hoa Lu by vehicle, the ancient Vietnamese city founded by the Le and Dinh royal dynasties. Explore the remains of the temples that dot the area, including the three-story Bich Dong pagoda from the 15th century, plus the temples of Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang.

(OP2) Next, cycle along quiet roads through small villages and rice fields to see the rocky outcrops of Tam Coc – Bich Dong. The gentle bike ride lasts for about 1 hour, covering a distance of approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers).
Arrival Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese city founded by the Le and Dinh royal dynasties. Explore the remains of the temples that dot the area, including the three-story Bich Dong pagoda from the 15th century, plus the temples of Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang.

At the end of your exploration, you’ll head to center of Ninh Binh where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Day 11: Experience Fishing In Bai Dinh Lake, inclusive Crary Catfish Lake (B/L)

After breakfast, Spend 30 minutes to Bai Dinh Lake by vehicle…

Fish Ninh Binh’s Bai Dinh Lake offers anglers dream carp & catfish & capu fishing in Vietnam at a quiet & idyllic setting.

Normal carp :
* medium : 5kg / 12lb
* big: 44lb\20kg

Grass Carp:
* medium : 5kg / 12lb
* big: 36lb\16kg

Bighead carp
* medium : 8kg / 18lb
* big: 48lb\22kg

Black Carp :
* medium : 6kg / 13lb
* big: 33lb\15kg

***** a few run up to 66lb

Late of afternoon, You are moving to Crary Catfish Lake and spend 2 hours here to catch at least 40 catfish
– Crary Catfish Lake offer only catfish :
* small : 2,5kg / 5lb
* big: 44lb\20kg

Day 12 : An other day Fishing In Bai Dinh Lake for a chance to catch big one (B/L)

Today you will going back to Bai Dinh Lake to get a change for a big fish… Some bait your put a day before normally giving a big chance to you.

16:00PM you will moving to Cuc Phuong national park, On arrival we settle into our rooms and have dinner before sitting down for cold beer near your room with amazing lake view & jungle’s sound

Day 13: Fishing in Mountain Lake (B/L)

The following morning you will be woken by the sounds of the jungle. After breakfast, you will moving to Mountain Lake by vehicle.

10 hours here for fishing to take a chance to catch : Normal Carp, black Carp, Grass Cap fishing in Vietnam at a quiet & forest moutain setting

Black Carp run to 44lb\20kg & Dong Ho carp to 33lb\15kg

Late of afternoon, you will go back to Ninh Binh with the same hotel for second time here.

Day 14 : One more day Fishing In Bai Dinh Lake (B/L)

After breakfast, you will leave hotel earlly to Bai Dinh Lake….. Before sun come out is best time to catch King Grass Carp..
– 10 hours fishing for your last chance to get a unforgettable time at Bai Dinh Lake

– Crary Catfish Lake is always available if you are interest

Back to Ninh Binh in very late of afternoon.. last night here in Ninh Binh

Day 15: Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B/L)

Enjoy a private transfer with English Speaking Guide between Hanoi your hotel.

Day 16 : Hanoi city tour – Night train to Sapa (B/L)

You will have a all day Hanoi City Tour, tour guide will show you the most attractions of Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Complex includes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace (open only in the morning), House on stilt & One pillar pagoda, continue to West lake with stop at Quan Thanh Tempnle & Tran Quoc Pagoda, then visit Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam before the lunch at local restaurant. More sightseeing to Ethnology Museum where you will have time to explore traditional lifestyle of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. And then Hanoi Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem lake, then time for enjoy Water Puppet show.
Evening: Transfer to Hanoi railway station and take night train to Sapa. The train leaves at 21:55.

Day 17 : Sapa – Lao Chai & Tavan village (B/L)

Arrive in Lao Cai station at 06:00am. Pick you up and transfer to local restaurant for breakfast, then transfer to your hotel. We will start our tour by car then do a soft walk to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van village for 2-3 hours on flat footpath. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stop for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Return to Sa Pa by car in the afternoon. Balance of the day will visit and shop at Sa Pa market.

Day 18 : Sapa –Ta Phin village (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel, at 9am start out by car then do a nice walk to around Ma Tra ( Black Mong tribes) to Ta Phin (Red Dao and Black Mong tribes) village for 4 or 5 hours. That is nice trek and sees the daily life of local people. Return to Sa Pa by car in the afternoon.

Day 19 : Sapa – Night train back to Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel; get out for a nice walk up to Dragon mountain through Flower Garden, Flowers here include hydrant geas, fuchsias and orchids. Most of the latter are in special shaded buildings to the right of the entrance. All in all it’s a very nice and well-kept cross section of Sapa foliage, along with some crazy kitsch topiary. Enjoy a traditional music show by local arrangers with the unusual dances. PM: Transfer to Laocai station for the Luxury Express train back to Hanoi. The train leaves at 21.05pm. Arrive in Hanoi around 6 am in next day.

If you would like fishing in Sapa,  please mention this to us at the time of booking !

Day 20: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Early in the morning, the guide pick you up at railway station and transfer for breakfast. Then take some time for relaixng. And then tranfer to Halong Bay (170km). Spend 3 hour sight seeing Country side in Red River Delta in North Vietnam.
Noon : 11.00 AM : Check in Cruise. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding. Start cruising; enjoy the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay.
Afternoon: enjoin buffet lunch in restaurant . Cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay, Surprise (Sung Sot) cave and its remote floating fishing villages. Kayak or swim from the vessel’s stern deck. At the Hang Trong anchorage, whet your appetite with an onboard cooking demonstration. Enjoy sunbathing onboard with cool drinks. Relax over onboard beauty spa services and massage.
Evening : Dinner buffet and light entertainment. Watch movies, play games with fellow passengers or enjoy night-fishing and chat with our crew.

Day 21: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

Morning: Attend in a Tai chi course to relax yourself in the early morning of Orient or wake up early to see Sunrise International breakfast buffet during The Emeraude sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading for Halong city. End Cruise and Return Hon Gai/ Halong Bay 10:30AM : Check-out Cruise . . Car will wait & pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi.Arrive in Hanoi, free time for relaxing or shopping.

Day 22: Departure from Hanoi (B/)

At leisure for shopping & relaxing until transfer directly to Noi Bai airport for your fligh.

Trip includes:

All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.

All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
– For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
– For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days

All Breakfasts & Lunches & Dinner on tour
• Breakfast – Is always included on all Fishing in Vietnam – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch & Dinner – Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.

Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Fishing in Vietnam

Entrance fees.
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
– After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
– Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-165/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Stamping Fee with Visa on Arrival

TRIP EXCLUDES:

+ International airfare& airport taxes
+ Travel insurance
+ Personal expenses
+ Tips & gratuities

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Private tour: US$/person