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Day 1. Hanoi (arrival)
Arrival in Hanoi. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- N/A
Day 2. Hanoi → Halong bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.
- Overnight on boat in Halong bay
- B,L,D
Day 3. Halong bay → Hanoi
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
- B,L
Day 4. Hanoi (city tour) → Ho Chi Minh
Having breakfast at hotel and exploring the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Once arrived in Tan Sown Nhat airport, you’ll be taken to hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
- B,L
Day 5. Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi & city tour)
Morning, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
After lunch, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
- B,L
Day 6. Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.
- Overnight in Can Tho
- B,L
Day 7. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
- B,L
Day 8. Ho Chi Minh → Siem Reap
Morning, after breakfast spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- B
Day 9. Siem Reap (Angkor complex)
In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
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 in Siem Reap
- B,L
Day 10. Siem Reap (explore Koh Ker & Beng Mealea)
We depart the city 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 in Siem Reap.
- B,L
Day 11. Siem Reap (visit Tonle Sap)
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.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- B,L
Day 12. Siem Reap → Bangkok
After breakfast, your free time till our driver will transfer you to the airport for flight to Bangkok
- Overnight in Bangkok
- B
Day 13: Bangkok city tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Grand Palace then visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha
Temple), Wat Pho. Lunch at a local restaurant. The last one we visit is Wat Benjabophit.
- Overnight in Bangkok
- B,L
Day 14: Bangkok → floating market
Pick up from your hotel. Go to Damnern Saduak Floating Market.
When we arrive at Floating Market, There 1 hrs. to walk around. After then takking a long tail boat to see the villager’s life a long the canal.
Go to Kanchanaburi and enjoy lunch.
Visit The Jeath Museum and visit to The Bride Over The River Kwai.
Arrive at Bangkok.
- Overnight in Bangkok
- B,L
Day 15: Bangkok (Departure)
Morning, breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight back home.
- NA
- B
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