TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION – Jennifer Schmidt

Day 1 – 17 Mar: Ho Chi Minh (Arrival)

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your leisure time for walking around the city for shopping and relax.

• Overnight at Nikko Sai Gon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 2 – 18 Mar: 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 tour as you will be back to this hotel to stay more.

Around 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. 

Motorboat excursion on Tan Thach canal: Discover the daily life of local people, have lunch at a local restaurant. The eco-restaurant features crocodile, porcupine farms, frog, and snake farming models, hammocks for relaxing, and bicycles 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 Sheraton Can Tho Hotel in Can Tho.
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Day 3 – 19 Mar: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel.

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, ending the tour.

• Overnight at Nikko Sai Gon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 4 – 20 Mar: Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi Tunnels) → Hanoi

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 Cu Chi Tunnels tour as you will be back to this hotel to go to the airport from your hotel.

At 08:00 AM, 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 restaurant in HCM city then back to hotel

At 15:00 PM, our driver transfer you to airport for flight to Hanoi (depart at 18:00 PM – VJ 150)

Upon Noi Bai International airport at 20:05 PM, our driver picks up and transfers you to hotel for check in.

• Overnight at Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 5 – 21 Mar: 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.

• 08:00 – 08:30 Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter (A short break on route for refreshments about 20 minutes).

• 11:30 – 11:45 Arrive at Halong International Habor
• 12:15 Embark on the cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
• 13:00 Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
• 14:45 Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
• 16:00 Titop Island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be-missed activity.
• 17:00 – 18:30 Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
• 19:15 Savour a delicious dinner
• 21:00 Night-time squid fishing
• 22:30 Free of mind with sweet dreams

• Stay overnight on Victory Star Cruise in Halong.
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Day 6 – 22 Mar: Halong bay → Hanoi

• 06:15 Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck
• 06:30 Light breakfast. Coffee, tea, and pastries served in the restaurant
• 07:20 Sung Sot cave excursion: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay
• 09:15 Check-out of cabins & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port
• 09:30 Buffet brunch served at the restaurant
• 10:45 – 11:00 Back to the port. Farewell and disembark
• 11:15 – 11:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi.

• 14:30 – 15:00 drop off your hotel.

Take a rest until 16:45 PM, our tour guide pick you up to go to Lotus water puppet theater (16 Le Thai To street) to enjoy the show at 17:15 PM (the show lasts 50 minutes). The show lasts 50 minutes.

Then our guide will see you at the theatre lobby and start your walkie foodie night with Hanoi Street Food Tour.

We will take you inside Hanoi Old Quarter and discover some of the lesser-known dishes of locals. From Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” (Vietnamese Baguette), etc.

Finish the tour with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) or Draft beer at beer corner, which will perfectly round off our Hanoi street food discovery.

• Overnight at Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 7 – 23 Mar: Hanoi (City tour 1/2 day) → Siem Reap

Breakfast at your hotel then check out your hotel, Please bring your luggage with you because after lunch the driver will take you to the airport from the restaurant.

At 08:30 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

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

At 12:45 PM – our driver transfer you from restaurant to airport for flight to Siem Reap (depart at 16:20 PM – VJ 913).

Arrival at the airport in Siem Reap at 18:05 PM, our driver picks up and transfers you to hotel for check-in.

• Overnight at Sokha Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap.
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Day 8 – 24 Mar: Siem Reap (Angkor Complex)

Breakfast at your hotel. 

At 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.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

• Overnight at Sokha Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 9 – 25 mar: Siem Reap (explore Beng Mealea)

Monring, your breakfast at hotel.

At 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.

After that, visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. And the last one that we visit today, Wat Thmei.

Ending the tour, our driver will tranfer you to hotel.

• Overnight at Sokha Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 10 – 26 Mar: Siem Reap → Bangkok

Morning, breakfast at hotel.

At 08:30 AM – visit the National Museum. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.

Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. Continue your visit to Wat Thmei. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

At 13:00 PM, we transfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok, Thailand (depart at 16:35 PM – FD 615). Arrival at airport in Bangkok at 17:50 PM, our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel for check in.

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

• Overnight at Pathumwan Princess Hotel in Bangkok
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Day 11 – 27 Mar: Bangkok (Visit Ayutthaya)

Breakfast at hotel.

Around 07:00 AM Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

07.30 Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.

09.00 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 Pathumwan Princess Hotel in Bangkok
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Day 12 – 28 Mar: Bangkok → Phuket

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 (Extra Pay for your visit at The Grand Palace).

At 14:00 PM – Our driver transfer you to the airport for flight to Phuket (depart at 17:15 PM – FD 3009).

Arrive in Phuket at 18:45 PM , our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight at The Nature Phuket in Phuket
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Day 13 – 29 Mar: Phuket (Leisure time)

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

• Overnight at The Nature Phuket in Phuket
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Day 14 – 30 Mar: Phuket (James Bond island)

Breakfast at hotel.

07.00 – 07.20 am. : Pick up from your hotel.

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

09.50 : Depart to Phang-nga Bay by speed boat.

10.30: Arrive Panak Island sightseeing wonderful stalactite, cave and lagoon.

11.00: Visit Khao Phing-kan and Khao Tapu (James Bond Island) where filmed James Bond 007 “The man with the golden gun”

12.00 Sightseeing great mangrove forest viewing “Puddle Rock” and Ancient paintings.

12.30: Enjoy with quality buffet lunch on Panyi Enjoy with quality buffet lunch on Panyi

14.00: Depart from Panyi Island to enjoy canoeing among mangrove forest at Hong Island.

15.00 Take you to Khai Island for snorkeling then relaxing on the beach or enjoy extra activity (not include).

16.30 Back to pier.

17.00 Arrive at pier, then bring you back to your hotel.

Rest of the day in the hotel.

• Overnight at The Nature Phuket in Phuket
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Day 15 – 31 Mar: Phuket → Departure

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time for relaxation or take a walk around the city and explore the city on your own until our driver transfers you to airport for departure flight.

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End of service!