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Day 1. Hanoi (arrival)
Arrival in Hanoi airport. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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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 Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo
- Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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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 → Hoi An
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Explore 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 the tour, transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, head to Hoi An old town.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 5: Hoi An [visit My Son Sanctuary]
Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B,L
Day 6: Hoi An. [leisure]
Breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B
Day 7: Hoi An → Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.
Afternoon, we transfer you Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time at beach in Da Nang.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
- B
Day 8: Da Nang [visit Ba Na hills]
After breakfast at hotel, we will have a visit to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores, to Ba Na hills station. We will have some stops to visit some famous places: Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
After lunch at a restaurant, explore the French village or join games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam. Afterwards, return to Da Nang city
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
- B,L
Day 9: Da Nang [visit Marble Mountains and Monkey mountain]
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.
At 8:30AM, the tour starts from the morning where our Guide will pick you up from the hotel.
Firstly, we will visit Marble Mountain, is the group of five hills, made of limestone and marble. They look like 5 fingers lying close to the sea. There are several caves, caverns, pagodas, many stairs and 2 spectacular viewing points. They are also home to several buddhist sanctuaries and hindu grottoes which are much visited places of worship for the local population. The marble mountain has become one of the must-see destinations for those who enjoy the beauty of nature and want a respite from the busy urban areas.
At the foot of the mountains there is a traditional marble fine art village which is over 300 years old. You will admire its talented craftsmen, their creativity and their uniquely beautiful works.
Say good bye to Marble Mountains we will come back local family for Vietnamese lunch.
Returning to the bus we will continue to explore Monkey Mountains, here we will enjoy panorama view from high position. In Monkey Mountain, you will visit Linh Ung pagoda, one of the biggest pogoda in Da Nang city and the highest avalokitesvara bodhisattva
(lady buddha) statue in vietnam – 67m. We have plenty of time to take photo and relaxing at this beautiful area if we are lucky, we can see a lot of monkey around the pagoda.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
- B,L
Day 10: Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at hotel. Spend a little leisure time then our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh, you will be taken to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your own time to explore the city yourselves.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- B
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh. [visit Cu Chi]
Morning, 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.
Afternoon, 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.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
- B,L
Day 12: 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 at hotel in Can Tho.
- B,L
Day 13: Mekong delta → Ho Chi Minh
Around 6.30am, 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 at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
- B,L
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh → Siem Reap
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time to explore the city until we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
- B,L
Day 15: Siem Reap. [explore Angkor]
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.
In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L,D
Day 16: Siem Reap. [Explore 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 hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L
Day 17: Siem Reap. [departure]
Morning, 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 it is time for your departure flight home.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L
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