TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION

Day 01 – 18 Dec 2025. Ho Chi Minh (Arrival)

Arrival at the airport in Ho Chi Minh at 15:05 PM – SQ184. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

Rest of the day is your leisure time for walking around the city for shopping and relax in Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight at Kim Do – Royal Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 02 – 19 Dec 2025. Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi Tunnels & City tour)

Breakfast at hotel. 07:30 – 08:00 AM, our guide pick up you join the tour.

After that, depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Return to Ho Chi Minh to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

After tour, Back to hotel.

• Overnight at Kim Do – Royal Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 03 – 20 Dec 2025. Ho Chi Minh city → Mekong Delta

Breakfast at your hotel then check out your hotel, you can leave big luggage at hotel (please note to hotel staff to keep for you) and bring small bag for Mekong trip as you will be back to this hotel to stay more.

07:30 – 08:00 AM, Pick up guests at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho Port.‬ Boat cruise on the Tien River to view the four islets: Long, Lan, Quy, Phung.‬ ‭The‬ ‭boat‬ ‭passes‬ ‭by‬ ‭floating‬ ‭fish‬ ‭farms‬ ‭along‬ ‭the‬ ‭Tien‬ ‭River,‬‭offering ‬‭a ‬‭view‬‭ of ‬‭Rach ‬‭Mieu ‬Bridge.‬
‭Arrive‬ ‭at‬ ‭Thoi‬ ‭Son‬ ‭islet:‬ ‭Stroll‬ ‭through‬ ‭village‬ ‭paths,‬ ‭visit‬ ‭fruit‬ ‭orchards,‬ ‭enjoy‬ ‭seasonal‬ ‭fruits, and listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese music.‬

Rowing‬ ‭boat‬ ‭through‬ ‭small‬ ‭canals:‬ ‭Enjoy‬ ‭the‬ ‭peaceful‬ ‭riverine‬ ‭scenery,‬ ‭visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭honey‬ ‭bee‬ ‭farm, and taste honey tea and banana wine.‬
‭Continue‬ ‭down‬ ‭the‬ ‭Tien‬ ‭River‬ ‭to‬ ‭Tan‬ ‭Thach‬ ‭Canal‬ ‭(Ben‬ ‭Tre):‬ ‭Visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭coconut‬ ‭candy‬ ‭workshop, and explore traditional handicrafts.‬
‭Motor boat‬‭ excursion‬‭ on ‬‭Tan‬‭ Thach ‬‭canal: Discover‬‭ the‬‭ daily ‬‭life ‬‭of‬‭ local‬‭ people, ‬‭have ‬‭lunch‬ at‬‭ a‬‭local‬‭ restaurant.‬‭ The‬‭eco restaurant‬ ‭features ‬‭crocodile,‬‭ porcupine‬‭ farms, ‬‭frog,‬‭ and‬‭ snake‬. ‭farming‬ ‭models,‬ ‭hammocks‬ ‭for‬ ‭relaxing,‬ ‭and‬ ‭bicycle ‭for‬ ‭exploring‬‭ fruit ‬‭orchards, ‬‭coconut‬ ‭groves, and rice fields.‬

Horse-drawn‬ ‭carriage‬ ‭tour‬ ‭through‬ ‭village‬ ‭paths:‬ ‭Learn‬ ‭about‬ ‭the‬ ‭everyday‬ ‭life‬ ‭of‬ ‭local‬ ‭residents.‬

‭Return to My Tho Port to continue to Can Tho.

• Overnight at TTC Can Tho Hotel in Can Tho.
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Day 04 – 21 Dec 2025. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh city

Have breakfast at hotel.

Around 07:00 AM,‬ ‭Relaxing‬ ‭boat‬ ‭ride‬ ‭to‬ ‭explore‬ ‭the‬ ‭picturesque‬ ‭tributaries‬ ‭of‬ ‭the‬ ‭Hau‬ River, followed by a visit to the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market.‬

Visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭local‬ ‭noodle-making‬ ‭factory.‬ ‭Explore‬ ‭Munir‬ ‭Ansay‬ ‭Pagoda,‬ ‭a‬ ‭renowned‬ ‭Khmer‬ pagoda with unique architecture.‬

‭Then, proceed to Son Islet, visit fish farms, fruit orchards, and enjoy seasonal fruits.‬

Lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.‬

• Overnight at Kim Do – Royal Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 05 – 22 Dec 2025. Ho Chi Minh → Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time in Ho Chi Minh until our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Hanoi.

Arrival airport in Hanoi, you will be taken to hotel in Ho Chi Minh for check-in.

Rest of day is for walking around the old city for shopping and relax in Hanoi.

Around 16:30 PM, you take a taxi or walking to Lotus Water Puppet theater (16 Le Thai To street or 79 Hang Trong street) – Hoan Kiem Dist – Hanoi) enjoy water puppet show at 17:15 PM.

At 18:30 – 19:00 PM, your welcome Dinner will be set up at Cái Mâm Bistro Restaurant (05 Luong Van Can street), you can walk there.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 6 – 23 Dec 2025. Hanoi → Halong bay

Breakfast at your hotel then check out your hotel, you can leave big luggage at hotel (please note to hotel staff to keep for you) and bring small bag for Halong bay trip as you will be back to this hotel to stay more.

08:10 – 08:20 AM, Our guide Pick you up at your hotel and go to Halong bay on a shuttle bus.

12.00 – Meeting at Tuan Chau harbour. Check in Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew.

13:00 – Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Royal Palace Cruise in very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you.

14:30 – Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.

15:30 – Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:30 – Kayaking & swimming 18:00 – Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music, wearing traditional costumes for kings, queens, and mandarins.

19:00 – Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.

20:30 – The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.

• Overnight on Royal Palace Cruise in HaLong Bay.
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Day 7 – 24 Dec 2025. Halong bay → Hanoi

06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.

07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.

07:45 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.

09:00 – Back to Royal Palace Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.

10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise.

11:00 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.

12:30 – Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour.

Get on bus to go back to Hanoi.

Arrival back at your hotel approximately 15:30 – 16:00.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 8 – 25 Dec 2025. Hanoi (city tour)

Breakfast at your hotel.

08:00 – 8:30 AM, Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00 – 14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

Enjoy take a cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter to see the ordinary life of Vietnamese people in Hanoi.

At 18.00, drop you off at hotel.

It’s your free time now to have dinner and a short while to explore the streets of Hanoi on your own.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 9 – 26 Dec 2025. Hanoi → Siem Reap

Your leisure time in Hanoi until our driver transfers you to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Upon Siem Reap airport, our driver welcomes and transfer you to hotel for check in.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

• Overnight at Hari Residence & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Day 10 – 27 Dec 2025. Siem Reap (explore Angkor)

Have breakfast at hotel. 08:00 – 08:30 AM, Our guide picks up you visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (literally: “Great City”), located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. Continue your visit at the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Continue your visit to Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic.

In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.

Before ending the tour today, enjoy a wonderful sunset scenery from the Top of Phnom Bakhen Hill.

In the evening, enjoy a delicous dinner at a nice local restaurant in Seam Reap. Watch a Apsara dance show while dining.

• Overnight at Hari Residence & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Day 11 – 28 Dec 2025. Siem Reap (Beng Mealea)

Monring, your breakfast at hotel.

08:00 – 08:30 AM, we drive out of the city to go to Koh Ker. Abandoned to the forests of the north, Koh Ker, capital of the Angkorian empire from AD 928 to AD 944. It takes about 1.5 hour to reach Koh Ker. On arrival, we start to explore the complex.

10:30, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.

13:30, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.

• Overnight at Hari Residence & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Day 12 – 29 Dec 2025. Siem Reap → Bangkok

Have breakfast at hotel. At 08:30AM, start the tour by visiting the National Museum. Here, you can explore a collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.

After the museum, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and floating communities that call it home.

After the lake tour, head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts. Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda that is known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims.

Afterward, enjoy lunch and spend some leisure time in Siem Reap until our driver transfers you airport for flight to Bangkok, Thailand.

Upon Bangkok airport, our driver picks up and transfers you to hotel for check in.

• Overnight at Mandarin Hotel Bangkok Managed By Centre Point in Bangkok.
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Day 13 – 30 Dec 2025. Bangkok (Kanchanaburi River Kwai)

We have order breakfast box for you, please Collect from front desk in the morning.

At 06:00 AM, Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok)

Arrive Kanchanaburi province.

Visit Thailand–Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. The fully air–conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience.

Visit Allied War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place.

Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs.

11.40 am. Lunch at local restaurant.

Take a historic on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs

Journey back to Bangkok.

Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to hotels.

• Overnight at Mandarin Hotel Bangkok Managed By Centre Point in Bangkok.
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Day 14 – 31 Dec 2025. Bangkok (Ayuthaya By Cruise)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 06:45 AM, Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.
07.30 am. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.
09.00 am. Arrival at Bang Pa-In, visit the Summer Palace of King Rama V with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture such as Aisawan Thiphya-At, Warophat Phiman, Wehart Chamrun, etc.
10.30 Arrival at Ayutthaya, a World Heritage City and historic capital of Thailand. Visit Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery, served as the residence of supreme monk. Wat Phrasrisanphet, the largest and most important temple. Its was used as a residential palace. and Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside
13.30 Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city.
15.00 Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House, Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79 M. spire, Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowed temples.
16.00 Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.

• Overnight at Mandarin Hotel Bangkok Managed By Centre Point in Bangkok.
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Day 15 – 01 Jan 2026: Bangkok (City tour) → Phuket

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

At 10:00 AM, visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha Temple), Wat Pho The last one we visit is Wat Benjabophit.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Your leisure time until our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Phuket.

Upon Phuket airport, our driver picks up and transfers you to hotel for check in.

• Overnight at The Charm Resort Phuket in Phuket.
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Day 16 – 02 Jan 2026: Phuket (Phi Phi + Bamboo Island Speed Boat)

Breakfast at hotel.

07:00 – 07:20 AM: Pick up at your hotel.

09.00-09.30: Seastar team welcome you at Seastar pier, Leam Nga, Phuket. Serve you with snacks and variety of drinks.

09.50: Depart from pier to Phi Phi Island by speedboat.

11.00 Arrive at Bamboo Island for swimming and relaxing.

13.00 Enjoy a great lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island (Ton Sai Bay), and free time on the beach.

14.00: Go to Monkey Beach then sightseeing at Viking cave.

15.00 Arrive at Maya Bay where the movie “The Beach” was filmed. Relaxing and swimming in the crystal clear water the Loh Samah and Pileh Lagoon for snorkeling and swimming.

16.30: Back to Phuket.

17.00: Arrive at Pier, transfer back to your hotel.

• Overnight at The Charm Resort Phuket in Phuket.
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Day 17 – 03 Jan 2026. Phuket (leisure time)

Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure and relaxation on beach in Phuket.

• Overnight at The Charm Resort Phuket in Phuket.
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Day 18 – 04 Jan 2026. Phuket (Departure)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time in Phuket until 11:00 AM, our driver transfers you to airport for departure flight. (SQ731 departing at 14:55 PM, flight code: 5BDJ85)

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End of service!