TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION

Day 1 – 10 Jan: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Arrival airport in Ho Chi Minh, our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Majestic Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 2 – 11 Jan: 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.

At 7.30 – 7:45 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 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 Sheraton Can Tho hotel in Can Tho.
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Day 3 – 12 Jan: 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.‬

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

• Overnight at Majestic Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 4 – 13 Jan: Ho Chi Minh (cu chi) → Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel.

07:30 – 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.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.

Our driver transfers you to the airport for flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, our driver welcome and transfer you to Hoi An old town for your stay

• Overnight at Apricot Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 5 – 14 Jan: 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.

07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel/location (if you have reserved our transfer service).

09:00 – Departure to Halong Bay, with a journey of approximately 2.5 hours.

10:30 – Arrive in Hai Duong province for a 10-20 minute break for restroom facilities and snacks.

11:30 – 12:00 – Arrival at the Rita Cruise waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:00 – 12:30 – Transfer by tender to the Rita Cruise mother boat. Enjoy a welcome drink as you meet the captain and crew, followed by a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in to your cabin.

13:00 – 13:30 – Savor a Vietnamese seafood buffet or set menu lunch while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations. The cruise continues through Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area.

15:00 – Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters toward Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). You can participate in outdoor activities, choosing between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride for approximately 1 hour.

16:00 – The ship moves to Tra Bau Beach. Here, you are free to swim around the cruise for approximately 45 minutes.

17:30 – 18:30 – Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Party with freshly prepared snacks, fruit, and your choice of drinks while waiting for the sunset over Lan Ha Bay. Take advantage of the Happy Hour “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” drink program at the Mimosa Cafe Lounge and the Sky Bar on the 5th floor.

18:30 – 19:10 – Join a cooking class guided by the Chef or Cruise Manager of Rita Cruise. You will have the opportunity to practice making traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or other famous Vietnamese cuisine.

19:10 – 19:30 – Dinner will be served in the restaurant.

After dinner, you are free to enjoy evening activities such as squid fishing on the 1st floor, listening to music, enjoying drinks, or singing karaoke with other guests in the restaurant or in our private karaoke room on the 5th floor (additional fee applies). Please contact our Cruise Manager to register for these activities.

• Overnight on Rita cruise in Ha Long Bay.
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Day 6 – 15 Jan: Halong bay → Hanoi

06:30 – 07:00 – Optional Tai Chi exercise on the 5th floor sundeck to welcome the new day.

07:00 – 07:45 – Enjoy the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, followed by breakfast at our restaurant.

08:00 – The ship will move to visit Frog Pond, the filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster movie “King Kong.” Guests can enjoy sea swimming or kayaking for approximately 45 minutes.

09:30 – Return to your cabin to relax and ensure all luggage is packed before leaving. Check out of your private cabin and complete the check-out procedure.

10:00 – Savor a buffet brunch on the cruise while heading back towards the port.

11:00 – 11:20 – Return to the Rita Cruise waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Harbor by tender boat. Farewell.

11:30 – 12:00 – Our transfer service will pick you up and take you back to your hotel/location (if you reserved our transfer).

Get on bus to go back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi around 4:30pm.

• Overnight at Apricot Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 7 – 16 Jan: Hanoi (city tour)→ Siem Reap

Please check out after breakfast at your hotel, you can leave your big luggage at your hotel (please ask staff there to keep in store for you), as you will be back and go to the airport from the hotel. 

08:05 – 08:20AM , 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.

After tour, back to hotel.

Our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Siem Reap

Upon Siem Reap airport, pick up and transfer to hotel in Siem Reap.

• Overnight at Ta Phrom hotel in Siem Reap.
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Day 8 – 17 Jan: Siem Reap (explore Angkor)

Breakfast at your hotel. 

Around 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.

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

• Overnight at Ta Prohm hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 9 – 18 Jan: Siem Reap (explore Beng Mealea)

We depart the city at 8:00 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.

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.

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 Ta Prohm hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 10 – 19 Jan: Siem Reap → Luang Prabang

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Siem Reap on your own. When time has come, our drivers picks you up and drive to airport for flight to Luang Prabang .

Upon Luang Prabang airport, our driver pick up 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 Sanakeo Boutique Hotel in Luang Prabang.
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Day 11 – 20 Jan: Luang Prabang (Kuang Si waterfall)

Morning, at 8:30AM: Embark on an immersive exploration of daily life in Laos today, starting with a morning visit to a community-based living rice farm nestled in the picturesque countryside outside Luang Prabang. Surrounded by serene mountains and lush rice paddies, you’ll have the chance to engage in rural activities, trying your hand at various farming tasks or observing them from the vantage point of a traditional Lao rice house balcony, surrounded by rice terraces and an organic vegetable farm.

Explore nearby workshops where local artisans practice their crafts, from bamboo weaving to blacksmithing and sugar cane processing. Afterwards, delve into the secrets of traditional medicine as you tour the organic garden, discovering the natural herbs used in Laotian healing practices. In the afternoon, journey directly to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, the largest in the Luang
Prabang region, with three tiers cascading into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. These pools, a favorite among both tourists and locals, provide excellent swimming opportunities. A brief visit to the Bear Rescue Center follows, offering a glimpse of animals
rescued from poachers and traffickers.

Returning to town, we make a brief stop at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, nestled peacefully by the Mekong River. Here, artisans craft high-quality fabrics using traditional techniques. You’re encouraged to enhance your experience with a complimentary audio guide
detailing the center’s significance in Lao culture and history.

Conclude your day with a return transfer to your hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Overnight at Sanakeo Boutique Hotel in Luang Prabang.
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Day 12 – 21 Jan: Luang Prabang (Mekong river boat trip)

After breakfast, at 8:30AM, visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. Then visit Wat Xieng Thong, the royal city’s most important temple.
Embark and cruise upstream on the Mekong River, visit the famous and mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Back to the city. Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai where they make the local rice wine.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit some major places: National Museum (Royal Palace), Wat Mai, UXO Visitor’s Centre and Wat Visoun famous for its enormous stupa and its collection of old gilded Buddhas.
Finally, we reach the Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic sunset view of Luang Prabang.

• Overnight at Sanakeo Boutique Hotel in Luang Prabang.
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Day 13 – 22 Jan: Luang Prabang → Bangkok

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Siem Reap on your own. When time has come, our drivers picks you up and drive to airport for flight to Bangkok

• Overnight at Star Hotel Chiang Mai in Bangkok.
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Day 14 – 23 Jan: Bangkok (visit Ayutthaya)

At 06.00 – 07:15AM, Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

07:30AM. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.

09:00AM. 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 Star Hotel Chiang Mai in Bangkok.
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Day 15 – 24 Jan: Bangkok (visit Kanchanaburi)

06.30 : 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 Lunch at Thai local restaurant.

11:30: Back to Bangkok
13:30 – 14.00 : Arrive in Bangkok.

• Overnight at Star Hotel Chiang Mai in Bangkok.
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Day 16 – 25 Jan: Bangkok → Phuket

Breakfast at your hotel, Our driver pick up from your hotel and transfer to Bangkok airport, Flight to Phuket.

Arrival at airport, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and spend your time at leisure.

• Overnight at The Charm Resort Phuket in Phuket.
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Day 17 – 26 Jan: Phuket (leisure)

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

• Overnight at The Charm Resort Phuket in Phuket.
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Day 18 – 27 Jan: Phuket (tour to Phi Phi island)

Breakfast at hotel.

07.00-07.20: 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 19 – 28 Jan: Phuket (departure)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Check- out your hotel at 12:00 then free time till our driver transfers you to airport for departure flight 

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