TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION

Day 1 – 01 Nov: Ho Chi Minh → Siem Reap

At 8:45AM, our driver transfers to the airport for flight to Siem Reap (12:00 – 13:15; K6 0825).

Arrival at the airport in Siem Reap, our driver transfers you to hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Vellita Boutique hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 2 – 02 Nov: Siem Reap (Angkor complex)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 08:30AM, 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, 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.

Evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant. Watch a Apsara dance show while dining 

• Overnight at Vellita Boutique hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 3 – 03 Nov: Siem Reap (Tonle Sap Lake) → Hanoi

Monring, your breakfast at hotel.

At 08:30AM, 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 at a local restaurant. End Trip.

At 15:30 PM, our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ha Noi.  (Depart at 19:05 PM – VJ914)

Arrival airport in Ha Noi at 20:50 PM, you will be taken to hotel in Ha Noi for check-in. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight at Apricot Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 4 – 04 Nov: Hanoi → Ninh Binh

Breakfast at your hotel. (You can bring small bag for Ninh Binh trip as you will be back to this hotel to stay more)

8:00AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi city to depart for Ninh Binh province (120 Kms). Bai Dinh Trang  day tour. 

Tourist to visit Bai Dinh –  Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in a local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel

Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh.

Visit Mua Cave – the highlight attraction in Ninh binh, challenge yourself for 500 step up Cave mountain where you will have great panorama view of Tam Coc and rice field.  

Leave Ninh binh for Hanoi and return to your hotel.

• Overnight on Apricot Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 5 – 05 Nov: 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 – 08:30AM Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate).

8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay)

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…

• Overnight on La Casta Regal Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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Day 6 – 06 Nov: Halong bay → Hanoi

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

• Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

12:10 Tour ends at Got habour in Haiphong. Get on bus to go back to Hanoi.

Arrival in Hanoi around 15:30pm.

Around 16:45 PM, 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.

• Overnight at Apricot Hotel in Hanoi
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Day 7 – 07 Nov: Hanoi (half day city tour) → Ho Chi Minh city

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)

8:30 AM, Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City. 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.

Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine.

Return to your hotel and collect all luggage. At 13:30, our driver transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh (15:45 – 17:55; VJ1145).

Arrival Ho Chi Minh airport, our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel. Enjoy evening life in HCMC on your own.

• Overnight at Majestic Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 8 – 08 Nov: Ho Chi Minh city → departure

Check out and pick up your take-away breakfast at reception counter.

At 05:30AM, our driver transfers you from hotel lobby to the airport for flight back home. (Departure at 09:05 AM – VNA 402)

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End of service!