TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION

Day 1 – 31 May: Hanoi (arrival)

Arrive airport in Hanoi at 10:35 – CI791, get out and go to pillar 10, our driver welcomes and transfers you to your hotel.

• Overnight at Champton Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 2 – 01 Jun. Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Please check out after breakfast, you can leave your big luggage at your hotel (please ask staff there to keep in store for you), bring small bag for one night in Halong as you will be back and stay one more night. 

8:10 – 8:20AM  , Our guide Pick you up at your hotel and go to Halong bay on a shuttle bus. Take a rest at Humanity center and enjoy local specialties after 2h. Arrival in Halong at 11.45.

11:45-12.00 – Meeting at TuanChau harbour. Check in Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew.

12:30 – You will board your Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew. 

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

14.30 – Discovering outstanding and magical beauty of Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking.

15:45  – 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.

17:00-17:15– Back to the boat from the titop island to have shower and refreshing up 

17:30 – Join the sunset moment on the sundesk in a warm and romantic armosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music

19:00 – Enjoy 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 Sapphire Cruise in Halong bay.
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Day 3 – 02 Jun. Halong bay → Hanoi

05:45-06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.

06:30 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.

07:15 – 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.

10:30 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.

11:40 – Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour

Say goodbye to the crew and disembark.

Get on bus to go back to Hanoi.

Around 16:30PM, you take a taxi or walking to 16 Le Thai To Street enjoy water puppet show at 17:15 PM at Lotus Water puppet theater.

Your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Champton Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 4 – 03 Jun. Hanoi (city) → Hoi An

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 Hanoi city tour as you will be back to this hotel to go to the airport from your hotel.

At 8:30AM, 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”

After tour, drop you off at hotel.

At 16:00, our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Danang – VN6071 (18:20 – 19:45).

Arrival airport in Danang, our driver welcomes and transfer you to Hoi An for your night stay.

• Overnight at Silkotel Hoi An in Hoi An.
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Day 5 – 04 Jun. Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary)

At 08:30AM, Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Holly Land – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Silkotel Hoi An in Hoi An.
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Day 6 – 05 Jun. Hoi An (Leisure)

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

• Overnight at Silkotel Hoi An in Hoi An.
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Day 7 – 06 Jun: Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until at 10:00 our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh – VN7101 (12;25 – 13:55).

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh, our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

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

• Overnight at Muong Thanh Sai Gon Centre Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 8 – 07 Jun: Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi & city tour)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 8:30 AM, our guide picks you up to visit Ho Chi Minh city. 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.

In the afternoon, 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.

Return to Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight at Muong Thanh Sai Gon Centre Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 9 – 08 Jun: Ho Chi Minh → 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.

At 8:30AM, our guide picks you up 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 a ‬‭local ‬‭restaurant.‬‭ The ‬‭eco-restaurant‬ ‭features‬‭ crocodile,‬‭ porcupine ‬‭farms,‬‭ frog, ‬‭and‬ ‭snake‬ farming‬ ‭models,‬ ‭hammocks‬ ‭for‬ ‭relaxing,‬ ‭and‬ ‭bicycles‬ ‭for‬ ‭exploring‬‭ fruit‬‭ or chards, ‬‭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 10 – 09 Jun: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Have breakfast at 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 Muong Thanh Sai Gon Centre Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 11 – 10 Jun: Ho Chi Minh → Siem Reap

Have breakfast at hotel. At 12:30, Our driver transfers you airport for flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia – K6 0829 ( 15:55 – 17:25 ) .

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

• Overnight at Hari Residence & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Day 12 – 11 Jun: Siem Reap (explore the Angkor)

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. 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.

Enjoy a delicious dinner with Apsara dance show at a local restaurant in Seam Reap.

• Overnight at Hari Residence & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Day 13 – 12 Jun: Visit Beng Mealea

We depart the city at 8:00AM and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.

10.30am, 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.

1.30pm, 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 14 – 13 Jun: Siem Reap (city tour) → Phuket

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

At 8:00AM, 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 Thme.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant, at 12:15 our drivers picks you up and drive to airport for flight to Phuket – FD 615 (15:15 – 16:25 ) & FD 3031 (19:55 – 21:25)

Our diver will welcome and transfer you to hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Chanalai Garden in Phuket
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Day 15 – 14 Jun: Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Phuket.

• Overnight at Chanalai Garden in Phuket
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Day 16 – 15 Jun: Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Phuket.

• Overnight at Chanalai Garden in Phuket
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Day 17 – 16 Jun: Phuket → Bangkok

At 6:30AM we transfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok – FD 3038 (09:20 – 10:45).

Arrival in Bangkok, we take a city tour. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the spiritual heart of Bangkok by visiting some of the city’s most famous temples. First, we will visit Wat Traimit, also known as the Golden Buddha Temple, and marvel at its magnificent golden Buddha statue. Then, visit Wat Pho, the temple that houses the revered reclining Buddha, and soak up the peaceful ambiance of this sacred site. Finally, we’ll conclude the temple tour with a visit to Wat Benjabophit, known for its exquisite marble architecture.

Transfer to your hotel after the tour. Check in your hotel and take a rest.

• Overnight at Mandarin Hotel Bangkok Manage By Centre Point in Bangkok
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Day 18 – 17 Jun: Bangkok: Visit Kanchanaburi

07:00: Pick up time

7:15: Departure from Bangkok to train market

8:40: Arrive at the market, wait to see the train pass market, enjoy taking photos

9:15: Continue to go to Damern Saduak

10:00: When we arrive at the floating market, there is 1 hour to walk around. After that, taking a long boat to see the villagers’ life along the canal.

11.15 – 11.30 am. Enjoy with Set Lunch, Phad Thai + Mango sticky rice + Fruites + 1 Drinking Water

11:30: Back to Bangkok

13:30: Arrive in Bangkok.

• Overnight at Mandarin Hotel Bangkok Manage By Centre Point in Bangkok
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Day 19 – 18 Jun. Bangkok: Visit Ayutthaya

08:00am. Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

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 Manage By Centre Point in Bangkok
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Day 20 – 19 Jun. Bangkok (Departure)

Breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time. Check out the room at 12:00 and enjoy leisure time.

At 13:20, our driver pick up from your hotel and transfer out to Bangkok airport for international flight back home – CI4 (17:30 – 22:05)

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End of service!