Best of Asia Cruises and Tours - Vietnam, Cambodia & Sri-Lanka

Best of Vientam & Cambodia River Cruise and Tours + Embark on a 8-day tour to explore the classic attractions of Sri Lanka

Highlights: 

• Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on a 8-night onboard the premium RV Indochine II on Mekong River, with full board meals 
• Sail the picturesque & lively Gao Canal from Ho Chi Minh, directly into the Delta
• Visit local villages and school on your journey
• Enjoy swimming on board while you floating along the river
• Take a 12-day break at our Essential Vietnam Tour around the Hanoi city, Hue city, Hoi An and embark on a luxurious and relaxing onboard the 5 star cruise around the Ha Long Bay.
• Enjoy the spectacular views of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, a sublime natural wonder, on board the 5-star luxury Era cruise
• Discover the rich culture and the royal heritage of Hue, a deeply evocative capital of the past Nguyen emperors and a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Explore the atmospheric and delightful Hoi An Ancient Town, once a bustling trading port and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Immerse yourself in a 8-day tour, the historical, cultural and culinary treasures of Vietnam with a true taste of Vietnam at every turn.
• Experience the pleasant contrasting mix of cultures along the way and be intrigued by the country's multi-layered history
• Explore Cu Chi Tunnels, extensive series of tunnels set up by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
• Interact with local people and culture
• Embark on a 8-day tour to explore the classic attractions of Sri Lanka
• Visit Colombo's Budhist Cave Temple
• Explore Sigiriya rock fortress , ancient temples and cave formations 
• Enjoy a Safari drive through Sri Lnaka's national park

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Itinerary 1: Luxury Vietnam & Cambodia Mekong River Cruise with RV Indochine II

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Cho Gao - My Tho - Vinh Long - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Koh Chen - Kampong Tralach - Kampong Chhnang - Lake Tonle - Siem Reap

Relax onboard 5* Luxury Ship combining charm and colonial-style comfort, as you cross the narrow Chao Gao Canal, engage in local life in My Tho and Koh Chen and pass through the city of Phnom Penh with its Royal Palace and bustling markets before finally disembarking on the doorstep of the Angkor temple complex: home of the world-famous Angkor Wat. In addition, the RV Indochine II is equipped with state-of-the-art climate control, ventilation and water treatment technology that ensures minimal disruption to the Mekong’s environment.

 

Duration: 8 Nights

Ship: RV Indochine II

Cabin: Main

Sail Date: 18th July 2022 

Tweet World Travel Price: £1,740 per person

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Trip Highlights

• Relax onboard 5* Luxury Ship
• Ship docks in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City
• Sail the picturesque & lively Gao Canal from Ho Chi Minh, directly into the Delta
• Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi tunnel tour
• Visit local villages and school on your journey
• Enjoy swimming on board while you floating along the river

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What's Included? 

First-Class Service -

• 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
• Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide

Meals -

• Full board meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Beverages: Coffee, tea and drinking water, 1 soft drink or 1 local beer every lunch and dinner
• Welcome & Farewell Gala Dinner
• A Unique & Varied Dining Experience
• All meals while onboard as per itinerary

Luxury Mekong Cruise - 

• Stay 8-night onboard the premium RV Indochine II on Mekong River, with full board meals
• Spacious and comfortable cabin (22.5 m2) with private balcony
• All cabin are exterior-facing, equipped with two low beds that can be joined together
• Cabin with large storage space, TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditining, safe, hairdryer, dresser
• Onboard wifi (when signal is available)

Sightseeing - 

• Shore excursions during Mekong River cruise as per itinerary
• Half Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour
• Cu Chi Tunnel Tour
• All local government fees & taxes

Transportation -

• Arrival and departure airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Locally based professional drivers

Tour Guide & Tour Leader -

• English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
• Cruise Director who oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way you’ll never forget.

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Day-Wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Ho chi Minh City tour - Boarding RV Indochine II

AM: Make your own way to our pick up point at Central Palace Hotel. You will join the cruise group and head for a buffet lunch. 

PM: In the afternoon we will take a tour of Ho Chi Minh City. We then board our ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight.

Day 2: CU CHI Tunnel Tour - Cho Gao

AM: We will depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence.

Home to around 10,000 people for several years, it took about 25 years to build the underground city. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans. enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque villages. On arrival we will watch a short introductory video before exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, the most famous battlegrounds in the world. We will explore the complex tunnel system and view may craters left from B52 bombing raids. After that we can try firing real bullets at the shooting range or go souvenir shopping before your return transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. 

PM: Lunch on board then start cruising. Overnight we moor at Nha Be.

Day 3: Cho Gao - My Tho - Vinh Long - Cai Be - Sa Dec

AM: Today we pass through the Mekong Delta and visit the town of My Tho and the My Tho Islands to see local craftsman at work. 

PM: After we cruise to Vinh Long, Cai Be and Sac Dec. Overnight stop at our mooring point.

Day 4: Sa Dec

AM: Early this morning we visit Sa Dec and tour the small town where some colonial mansions are still in existence and afterwards we can discover the local market.

Back on board.

Day 5: Chau Doc - Phom Penh

AM: We spend the day cruising and cross the Cambodian Border as we continue our journey to Phnom Penh. 

PM: After dinner we have a "TUK TUK" trip, and then moor for the night in the port of Phnom Penh.

Day 6: Phom Penh City tour

AM: On our city tour we visit the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the National Museum. 

PM: We have lunch in a local restaurant and then the option to visit a former detention centre used by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war. After we have time in the "Central Market". In the evening we have an Apsara dance show.

Overnight in the port of Phnom Penh.

Day 7: Koh Chen - Kampong Tralach - Kampong Chhnang

AM: Today we visit Koh Chen, a small village where the inhabitants are experts in silverwork and copper work and visit a local school. 

PM: After lunch we arrive in Kampong Tralach and visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tarlach Leu Pagoda. We cross through the village by oxcart to reach the pagoda. We return and continue our cruise to Kampong Chhnang which is our overnight stop.

Day 8: Kampong Chhnang - Lake Tonle

AM: Today we visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. We visit a traditional grove of palm trees and taste some palm sugar before a visit to a traditional pottery. 

PM: We then visit a floating village on small local boats. In the afternoon we cruise to lake Tonle Sap. Cocktail and gala dinner tonight.

Day 9: Disembark

We spend the morning cruising*. Disembark the RV Indochine II at noon. Our driver will transfer you to our drop off point in Siem Reap at noon. 

*In low water season, we will disembark the cruise at Kampong Tralach and have a 6-hour drive to Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap at noon.

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Itinerary 2: Vietnam Essential

Take a 12-day break at our Essential Vietnam Tour around the Hanoi city, Hue city, Hoi An and embark on a luxurious and relaxing onboard the 5 star cruise around the Ha Long Bay. Start with roaming around the Hanoi city in a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, museums, Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and so on. Experience traditional street life and watch the traditional Water Puppet show, sharing the story about Vietnam's ancient village life, and many more exciting activities!

Duration: 11 Nights

Accommodation: 4 & 5 Star Hotels

Travel Date: 7th July 2022 

Tweet World Travel Price: £1,874 per person

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Trip Highlights:

• Enjoy your stay in excellent 4 hotels and resorts during your tour
• Discover the spectacular views of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, a sublime natural wonder, on board the 5-star luxury Era cruise
• Reminisce about the past of by visiting ancient sites from Hanoi to Hue that have profound historic and cultural values for the Vietnamese people
• Ride on the iconic Cyclo to spot the hidden gems of the French-influenced Old Quarter in Hanoi
• Gain insight into Vietnamese culture through spectacular dance and cultural performance Water Puppet Show in Hanoi
• Immerse yourself in the magnificent water of Halong Bay by swimming or kayaking
• Discover the rich culture and the royal heritage of Hue, a deeply evocative capital of the past Nguyen emperors and a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Enjoy the scenic drive from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
• Explore the atmospheric and delightful Hoi An Ancient Town, once a bustling trading port and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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What's Included?

First-Class Service - 

• 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
• Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide
• Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
• Small group with maximum 16 guests
• A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel

Accommodation -

• Stay at 4-star accommodation in each destination with daily breakfast

Meals -

• Full Breakfast Daily, Selected Lunches and Dinners
• A Unique & Varied Dining Experience

Transportation -

• Arrival and departure airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Scenic drive from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
• Cruise Coach transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay
• Locally based professional drivers

Flights -

• Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue
• Domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
• All fights in Economy Class with luggage allowance, with Full-service Airlines

Sightseeing -

• All entrance fees at monuments
• All local government fees & tax
• Old Quarter Cyclo Tour & Water Puppet Show
• Hanoi City Tour
• Hanoi Hill Tribe Village
• Hue City Tour
• Hue Local Village Tour
• Hoi An Walking Tour
• Hoi An Cooking Class & My Son Holy Land Tour

Cruises -

• 2 nights onboard the luxury cruise
• All meals while onboard
• Kayak
• Shore Excursions in Halong Bay

Tour Guide & Tour Leader -

• English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
• For group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounter in a way you’ll never forget.

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Day-Wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Upon your arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi Pearl Hotel. After lunch we will take a cyclo tour in Hanoi’s old quarter and experience traditional street life before watching Water Puppet show

Day 2: Hanoi city tour

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and then we will visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Museum of Ethnology.

The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples dating back a thousand years.

In the afternoon you have the option to visit museums such as the Hanoi Hilton or Hoa Lo Prison, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Vietnam Military History museum, and the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts. Our driver will drop you off at your Hanoi Hotel around 5pm.

Note: Several sites within the tour require a respectful demeanor, and dress code mandates no shorts or sleeveless shirts.

Day 3: Hanoi Hill Tribe Village

Hoa Binh is only 2 hours (75 km) from Hanoi. This province is home to many of the country’s ethnic minorities including the H'mong, Muong, Dzao and Thai people. The area has changed a lot since the largest hydro-electric power station in Southeast Asia was built here, turning the Da River into a lake. Still, even today, the province boasts some of Vietnam's most beautiful scenery and richest local culture.

Our local driver and tour guide will pick you up from your Hanoi hotel at 8am before we transfer via car to Hoa Binh. On arrival we will visit villages of the Muong and Dzao minority groups and interact with the local people. After having met the local villagers we will continue the tour to see the enormous Hoa Binh Dam before embarking on a boat for a wonderful cruise on the reservoir.

After lunch, we will stop to visit one of many villages of the Muong people, situated on the bank of the reservoir and explore the lives of these local Hill tribes and their culture.

In the afternoon our driver will transfer you back to Hanoi. On the way back we will stop at the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum for a quick visit and insight into the American war. Our driver will drop you back to your Hanoi Hotel around 5pm.

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay

09:00 – 09:30: Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai Phong around 11h30. 

12:00: You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by. 

13:15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. Dining on a luxury junk with fine food and drinks doesn't come much better than this. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. 

15:00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise complete its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach or Tra Bau area, doing the kayak to immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay and/or enjoy swimming. 

17:00: Back to main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight 

17:30 – 18:30: Happy hour with special drink menu (Buy one get another one for free). 

18:00: Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process. 

19:15: Relish special Signature Dinner in restaurant. 

20:45 - 12:00: Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky

Day 5: Halong Bay

06:30: Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it's an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today's adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee, tea. 

08:00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with best local coffee brand and freshly fruit juices. 

09:00: Next we board our Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). 

12:00: Have lunch with Signature set menu on our day boat 

13:45: Free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit) 

16:00: Back on board cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure as we cruise to our overnight area. Witness one of the most brilliant sunsets you will ever see. 

17:30-18:30: Bar opens for Happy Hour "Buy one get one free ". 

18:00: Enjoy a cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls. 

19:15: A special dinner will be served offering you outstanding food and quality service. 

20:45 – 00:00: This evening is yours to enjoy whatever you please. Tonight we will hold a movie night with a selection of films available. We also have a selection of board games for your entertainment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

Day 6: Halong Bay - Hue

06:30: The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you. 

07:00: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee) 

7:30 - 9:15: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterwards. 

09:30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 11:30, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi. 

12:10-12:30: Get on luxury van and get back to Hanoi. 

12:00 – 12:30: Our private transfer will take you to the airport for short domestic flight to Hue

Day 7: Hue city tour

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 8am visit King Khai Dinh’s Tomb and King Tu Duc’s Tomb.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Hue Imperial City, the home of Vietnam’s last royal Dynasty, then travel on to Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people. Hue, Vietnam’s former Royal Capital, is a city that represents the outstanding demonstration of the power of the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire, including a complex of monuments, tombs and pagodas that attract tourists coming from all over the world.

Our driver will drop you back at your hotel around 5 pm.

Day 8: Hue Local Village tour

Pick you up at Toa Kham Wharf and starting the trip will be a visit of the Thien Mu pagoda- the oldest pagoda, was ranked one of the twenty most beautiful landscapes in Hue

Back to the boat for a scenic cruise to Hue Ecolodge in Thuy Bieu Eco-Village. Spend 2 hours to stroll or bike around the peaceful and tranquil village.

Visit local garden, old ancestral temple and communicate with local people.

Visit some handicraft families (the incence making family, the joss paper making family and the paper painting family) to discover the daily life of local people while they are working strenuously with joy and enthusiasm.

Take time to join a special cooking class at Hue Ecolodge by yourself under the instruction of Eco-chief. (Va fruit mixed shrimp and pork; Banh Ram It and Banh Khoai)

After your practical class, it's time to taste the Hue traditional dishes that you have prepared and our Eco-chef will be able to give his feedback on your own chef skills.

At the end of this tour, you will have a great time to relax by steeping your foot in medicinal herb water- a traditional therapeutic practice and enjoy excellent massage by blind people.

Back to hotel and overnight in Hue

Day 9: Hue - Hoi An walking tour

After breakfast at your hotel our local tour guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby and transfer you to Hoi An. After check in we will explore the town of Hoi An on a walking tour, visiting the 400 year old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temples and 200 year old Vietnamese former merchants’ houses.

Our tour guide will walk you back to your hotel to enjoy your afternoon free at leisure.

Day 10: Cooking Class & My Son holy land

This morning we will participate in a cooking class. After the cooking class we will visit the Holy Land of My Son 

On arrival we will visit the Tra kieu capital and explore the majestic ancient ruins at My Son.

My Son is located 69 kms southwest of Danang and was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. It is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam.

Day 11: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh city 

You will be transferred from your hotel to the Da Nang airport for a short flight to Tan San Nhat airport. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at lesiure.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

Check out from Hotel by 11am. Depending on flight departure our driver will transfer you to airport for your flight home.

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Itinerary 3: Best of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong

Explore the irresistibly alluring and intriguing Vietnam as you travel through its diverse landscape, breathtaking scenery, bustling cities, tranquil countryside, and stunning coast. Immerse yourself in the historical, cultural and culinary treasures of Vietnam with a true taste of Vietnam at every turn. Experience the many contrasting faces of this dynamic nation and uncover its legacy and heritage. Be charmed by the local's unwavering generosity and unrivaled hospitality.

Start off from Ho Chi Minh city to explore this bustling city and experience the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, then fly to Central Vietnam to stroll the cobbled streets of Hoi An and discover this charming Ancient Town. Head north to the stately Hanoi and weave your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter on an exciting cyclo ride. Your trip ends with a 2-night cruise leisurely setting sails on the magnificent Halong Bay. Savour authentic meals with a fine mix of cuisines at every turn.

Duration: 9 Nights

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotels

Travel Date: 28th April 2023 

Tweet World Travel Price: £1,636 per person

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Trip Highlights:

• Experience the pleasant contrasting mix of cultures along the way and be intrigued by the country's multi-layered history
• Enjoy the spectacular views of Halong Bay, a sublime natural and UNESCO-World Heritage wonder, on board a deluxe 4-star cruise
• Kayak on the magnificent water of Halong Bay and explore its dramatic limestone karsts
• Explore the stately capital of Vietnam, its famous landmarks and fascinating history
• Ride on the iconic Cyclo to spot the hidden gems of the French-influenced Old Quarter in Hanoi
• Scroll on the cobbled streets and discover the atmospheric Hoi An Ancient Town
• Explore Cu Chi Tunnels, extensive series of tunnels set up by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
• Savour authentic meals with a fine mix of cuisines at every turn
• Interact with local people and culture

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Whats Included?

First-Class Service -

• 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
• Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide
• Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
• Small group with a maximum of 16 guests

Accommodation -

• Stay at excellent hand-selected 4-star hotels with daily breakfast

Meals -

• Welcome Dinner
• Full Breakfast Daily, Selected Brunch, Lunches, and Dinners
• A Unique & Varied Dining Experience

Cruise - 

• 2-night cruise in Halong Bay with the luxury 4-star cruise
• Shore excursions & kayaking

Flights -

• Domestic Flight : Ho Chi Minh City - Danang
• Domestic Flight: Danang - Hanoi
• All flights in Economy Class with luggage allowance with full-service airlines

Sightseeing -

• All entrance fees at monuments
• Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
• Ho Chi Minh City full-day tour
• Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
• Hanoi Old Quarter Cyclo tour
• All local government fees & taxes

Transportation -

• Arrival and departure airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles 
• Return transfers from hotel to port
• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Locally based professional drivers

Tour Guide & Tour Leader -

• English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
• For group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounter in a way you’ll never forget.

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Day-Wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival

On arrival in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted by our Tour Guide and transferred to your hotel.

Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your leisure, before enjoying a Welcome Dinner.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Day 2: Full Day Ho Chi Minh City tour

After breakfast, we visit the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Start off at Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South Vietnam, then move on to visit the War Remnants Museum where we can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the Vietnam war.

We will also visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, the iconic sights of this city.

Enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we will visit Ben Thanh market and Chinatown to experience Southern Vietnamese daily life. Also visit Giac Lam Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnel - Flight to Hoi An

After breakfast, we will explore the infamous Cu Chi Tunnel, an immense network of underground tunnels used by the Vietcong as a military base during the Vietnam War. See a short introductory video showing how the Ho Chi Minh tunnels were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels. There are various mantraps on display and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by B52 bombers.

In the afternoon, take a short domestic flight to Hoi An, a charming Ancient Village. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to Hoi An. You can go shopping, go to the nearby beach, or even have some clothes made which can be picked up the very next day.

Day 4:  Free Day

Today, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. 

Day 5: Fligh to Hanoi

In the morning, enjoy your leisure time in Hoi An.

Take a short domestic flight to the stately Hanoi. In the afternoon, jump on the iconic cyclo for an exciting ride to discover the Old Quarter.

Day 6: Overnight Cruise

In the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up by the cruise coach and transferred to Halong Bay.

After joining our cruise ship we will cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay passing extraordinary limestone karst landscapes, Oan Lagoon, Teapot and Monster Head Islets, and the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha. Next we head to Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats of kayaks to explore the interesting daily lives of its inhabitants.

Overnight on the Cruise ship. 

Day 7: Overnight Cruise

Today after breakfast we will explore Trong (Drum) Cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, explore Toi and Sang Caves and more.

Next visit a beautiful lagoon and charming fishing villages.

Kayak through an incredible tunnel under a limestone karst and swimming.

Return to cruise ship for ovenight stay

Day 8: Halong Bay - Hanoi

This morning visit Surprise Cave - Sung Sot. Climb 100 stairs and explore this incredible cavern with its stunning formations and magnificent views of Halong Bay and surrounding areas.

Check out of your cabin after brunch then transfer back to Hanoi around 5pm.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 9: Hanoi Free day

Enjoy your free day in Hanoi at leisure.

Day 10: Departure

You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home or to your onward destination.  

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Itinerary 4: Essence of Srilanka

Negombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya - Minneriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Colombo

Embark on a 8-day tour to explore the classic attractions of Sri Lanka, "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean". Discover Sri Lanka's famous cultural sights and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambula Cave , Horton Plains, National Parks, Unesco town of Kandy, Spice garden and more! 

Duration: 7 Nights

Travel Date: 19th Oct 2022 

Tweet World Travel Price: £1,400 per person

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Trip Highlights:

• Visit Colombo's Budhist Cave Temple
• Experience charming Dutch architecture
• Explore Sigiriya rock fortress , ancient temples and cave formations 
• Enjoy a cooking demonstration 
• Visit the Matale Spice Gardens 
• Enjoy a Safari drive through Sri Lnaka's national park
• Learn all about Ceylon Tea production
• Enjoy local dishes and shop for special hand crafted souvenirs

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What's Included?

First-Class Service - 

• 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
• Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide
• Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
• Small group with maximum 16 guests
• A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel

Accommodation - 

• Stay at excellent 4-star and 5-star accommodation in each destination with daily breakfast
• Negombo: Arie Lagoon (4-star) or similar
• Habarana: The Paradise Resort & Spa (4-star) or similar
• Kandy: Amaya Hills (4-star) or similar
• Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Green Hills (4-star) or similar
• Colombo: Cinnamon Lakeside (5-star) or similar

Transportation - 

• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Arrival and departure airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Locally based professional drivers
• Note: Safari vehicles are non air-conditioned

Meals - 

• Welcome & Farewell Dinner
• A Unique & Varied Dining Experience
• Daily breakfast and dinner as per itinerary

Sightseeing - 

• All entrance fees at monuments
• All local government fees & tax
• Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
• Dambula Cave Temple Tour
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb & Minneirya National Park Jeep Safari
• Kandy City Tour & Spice Garden
• Nuwara Eliya City Tour
• Horton Plains National Park
• Colombo City Tour

Tour Guide & Tour Leader - 

• National English-speaking driver-guide who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
• For group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides and drivers, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounter in a way you’ll never forget.

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Day-Wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Colombo to Negombo

On arrival at Colombo International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to Negombo.

Negombo: is one of Sri Lanka’s busiest fishing centers and is also famous for coconut products, cinnamon, ceramics and brassware. The beauty is found on the beaches and around the lagoons, where colorful fishing boats lie on the blue water against a backdrop of palm trees and blue sky. Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villagers is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective.

Overnight stay in Negombo

Meal: Dinner

Day 2: Dambulla cave temple

After breakfast, drive to Dambulla and visit the Dambulla cave temple.

Dambulla became a popular place of residence of Buddhist monks at least from the reign of this king. Vattagamani Abhaya is one of the few kings of ancient Sri Lanka whose fame was credited by the common people of the country. As we have seen, one or two of these caves like Dambulla do, in fact, bear inscriptions with the royal name which is attributed to him.

On completion transfer to Hotel and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Dambulla

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Sigiriya rock fortress & Minneriya

After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya rock fortress.

Rock Fortress of Sigiriya: 19 kilometers North East of Dambulla is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The Rock was the Fortress of the "King Kasyapa" who murdered his father and stole the throne from his elder brother who was the rightful heir to the throne. Kasyapa built his fortress in this 182-meter high rock to protect himself from his enemies. Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 3rd century BC,with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. The garden and palace were built by Kasyapa 477 - 495 AD. Following Kasyapa's deathit was again a monastery complex up to about the 14th century, after which it was abandoned. The ruins were discovered in 1907 by British Explorer John Still.

Today Sigiriya is famous for its ‘Mirror Wall’,which consists of poems and paragraphs carved by visitors to the rock many years ago and for its magnificent frescoes of shapely be-jewelled maidens, vibrant colours and the water garden similar to the Ajanthafrescoes of India. Sigiriya is in fact, the best-preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium and has been named as a UNESCO world heritage site and 08th Wonder of the World.

On completion, transfer to Minneirya national park afternoon jeep safari. (30 Minute’s drive to Minneriya)

Minneriya, located in the backwoods of the North Central Province is home to the famous Minneriya National Park that shelters some of the greatest wildlife treasures of this paradise isle. The park, nourished by an ancient man-made tank provides shelter for troupes of toque monkeys, sambar deer as well as leopards, elephants and bird-flocks including little cormorants and painted storks to name a few. It is also renowned for the ‘Sixth Greatest Wildlife Spectacle of the World’ – the amazing phenomenon of the ‘Minneriya Elephant gathering’. The best time to visit the park is during June – September as the low water levels of the tank exposes grass in the tank-bed, which attracts herds of grazing animals.

On completion, transfer back to hotel and rest of the spend at leisure. Overnight stay in Dambulla.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Kandy

After breakfast, Drive to Kandy, en route visit Matale spice garden. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn about the many different types of spices grown here including nutmeg, pepper, clove, cinnamon, and cardamom. The Matale Spice Gardens are one of the best on the island. You’ll even have the opportunity to purchase some fresh spices.

Arrived to Kandy and proceed for Kandy city tour. Later drive to Kandy and do the Kandy City Tour - (the Sacred City of Kandy)

Kandy is a city in the centre of Sri Lanka. It lies in the midst of hills of rare vegetal species. The Kandy Valley crosses an area of tropical plantations.The monumental ensemble of Kandy is an example of construction that associates the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. It was one of a series of temples built in the places where the relic, the actual palladium of the Sinhalese monarchy, was brought following the various relocations of the capital city. The Temple of the Tooth, the palace complex and the holy city of Kandy are associated with the history of the dissemination of one of the most important religions of humanity, Buddhism. The Temple of Kandy is the product of the last peregrination of the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha and the testimony of a cult which continues to be practiced today. Kandy has now grown out to encompass Peradeniya, home to the Botanical Gardens. Kandy is also particularly famed for the great Kandy EsalaPerahara (a Pageant of Elephants and Dancers), which is over ten days in the month of Esala (August) having many attractions to justify.

On completion transfer to hotel and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, Drive to Nuwara Eliya. Proceed for Nuwara Eliya city tour.

Nuwara eliya: also known as the “City of Lights” and “Little England”, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with it's hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it's strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., all remind you of 'England'. Blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; it's hard to imagine that Nuwara Eliya is only 180 Km from the hot and humid Colombo. The areas around Nuwara Eliya also provide the main output of tea in Sri Lanka. A trip to the highlands of Sri Lanka is never complete without witnessing the age-old traditional tea plucking and sipping a cup of “Ceylon Tea”.

On completion, transfer to hotel and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Horton Plains National Park

After breakfast, drive to Horton plains national park.

Horton Plains National Park: 20 miles (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri Lankans as Mahaeliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837. Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values.

Its flora has high level of endemism. The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbours 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More then 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning. For accommodation Ginihiriya Bungalow (Anderson Lodge) with 4 DBL rooms and 2 separate dormitories (Vana Nivahana) serve for groups.Two escarpments- “World’s End” and “Little World’s End” falling from the Horton Plains 1000 feet and 3000 feet respectively, to the land below and the Baker’s Falls are places you should visit. This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own in the designated tracks.

On completion, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Colombo

After breakfast, drive to Colombo. Then proceed for Colombo city tour.

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s commercial capital and major port – Colombo, is a fine amalgamation of all the hues and cultures within this paradise isle. This chic metropolitan that accommodates skyscrapers, sandy beaches and a collage of markets and gardens, brings together the many facets of this island nation. If you are on a tight schedule, you would definitely appreciate the many opportunities Colombo offers for fine-dining and shopping, not to mention the overarching beauty of the city’s rapidly developing landscape; a perfect combination of well-preserved colonial architecture and urbanity.

Meanwhile, if you are free to spend a few days in the city you will be amazed by the many cultural and historical wonders located within locales such as Fort and Cinnamon Gardens. The bustling market streets of Pettaha also make up for an interesting place of visit.

Rest of the day spend at leisure. Overnight stay in Colombo.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.

Meal: Breakfast

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