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Highlights
Hanoi – Ha Long – Da Nang – Hue – Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap – Cu Chi
Itinerary
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Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Arrival in Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met our guide and driven to your Hotel for check in. You’ll have time to relax after your journey before a ‘Welcome’ dinner at a restaurant in a restored French colonial building. In the evening, you’ll have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry, an art form unique to northern Vietnam, and a good, light-hearted introduction to its rural culture.
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Dinner inclusive)
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
You’ll have the whole day to explore Vietnam’s capital city. Your guide will take you to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century, and a popular attraction, as is Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. You’ll then drive to the excellent Ethnology Museum for an overview of Vietnam’s 54 distinct ethnic groups. After lunch, you’ll call in at the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in Hanoi, on the banks of Hanoi’s West Lake. The centre of Hanoi, including Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son temple and the bustling Old Quarter, is a magnet for visitors – it’s noisy and hectic, but definitely a ‘must-see’ attraction. The Old Quarter is a maze of shopping streets and restaurants with a hotchpotch of architecture - traditional tube houses, religious buildings, artisans’ workshops and cottages, colonial houses and modern concrete edifices.
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Cruise Halong Bay Vietnam, The Chinese style Halong Luxury Junk could bring to you a wonderful night on the bay with luxury and antique accommodations with perfect services provided by the friendly crew. Spending time on the junk, you'll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy various of such interesting activities as, going fishing on the bay at night, kayaking, learning Vietnamese cuisine, sunbathing
08:00 Am: Pick up from your Hotel in Hanoi for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City on nice venture country lane.
12h00: Arrive in Halong City, Board Luxury Junk, check-in registration .a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site.
13h00: Have a Big fresh seafood lunch with welcome wine during the board is still taking us discover the Bay
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, stay on sundeck for sunbath or lying down to deep the feelling in scenery of World Heritage Site.
15h00. Cruise amongst stunning limestone back drop and round over Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, Tuan Chau island.
16h00: Before When the sun come down at 18h30 we drop anchor for the night in centre bay nearby a remoted island.
Optional swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner, return the pier and disembark the boat
Overnight on the top – end Emeraude Cruise in Ha Long Bay
"Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast, Big Fresh Seafood Lunch and dinner inclusive)
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Rising to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day
09h00 : Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay
10h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay, Teapot island, Chopsticks island, Bai tho mountain.
12h00 : Return to Halong city & back to Halong wharf and disembark
Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at 16:00, check in hotel.
Overnight at Zephyr Hotel 4 star in Hanoi "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 5: Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
At leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Danang in the early afternoon. From the port town of Danang we drive the short distance south past famous China Beach onto the enchanting town of Hoi An.
Known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs.
We take a walking tour to discover Hoi An, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ancient town, visiting 300 year old Tan Ky and Phuc Kien houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An market.
We soak up the atmosphere of these narrow streets, lane ways and friendly atmosphere before dinner in a local restaurant to sample some of Hoi An’s culinary delights.
Overnight at Golden Sand Resort 5 star in Hoi an "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 6: Hoi An – Danang - Hue
Free morning at leisure until depart for Hoi An, via the Marble Mountains, over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass and onto Vietnam’s former imperial capital and charming town set on the banks of the Perfume River.
An afternoon of culture takes us by dragon boat to the Thien Mu Pagoda before an evening of leisure in this quiet town.
Overnight at Golden Sand Resort 5 star in Hoi an "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 7: Hue – Siem Reap
Drive to visit the Imperial Citadel and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Afternoon: transfer to the airport to flight to Ho Chi Minh City then continue takes a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel to check in.
Imperial City: This is in the Citadel and wad built in the early 19th century and modeled after Forbidden City in Peking. There are numerous palaces and temples within these walls, as well as towers, a library and a museum.
Ngo Mon gate: This is the principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure and faces the Flag Tower. The central passageway with its yellow doors was reserved for use by the emperor, as wad the bridge across the lotus pond.
Thai Hoa Palace: built in 1803 and moved to its present site in 1833, Thai Hoa Palace is a spacious hall with ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns.
Halls of the mandarins: these buildings, in which the mandarins prepared for court ceremonies, held in Can Chanh reception hall, was restored in 1977.
Nine Dynastic Urns: These were cast in 1835-36. Traditional ornamentation was then chiseled into the sides of the urns each dedicated to a different Nguyen sovereign.
Overnight at Angkor Century Resort & Spa 4 star in Siem Reap
"Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 8: Siem Reap sightseeing
Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor.
In the afternoon, continue your temple tour. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset.
Overnight at Angkor Century Resort & Spa 4 star in Siem Reap
"Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 9: Discover Magical Temple City of Angkor
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. 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. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat.
Overnight at Angkor Century Resort & Spa 4 star in Siem Reap
"Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 10: Siem Reap sightseeing
Transfer to the archaeological site for sunrise from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.
Morning, transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.
In the afternoon, you continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som and Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble.
Overnight at Angkor Century Resort & Spa 4 star in Siem Reap
"Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 11: Siem Reap sightseeing – Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast enjoy a unique Horse Cart Ride along the picturesque Siem Reap River. Discover the daily life of the local people during this comfortable ride until Wat Athvea and be transferred by vehicle to Tonle Sap Lake. Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia.
Afternoon, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at Windsor Plaza Hotel 5 star in Ho Chi Minh City "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning drive to Cu Chi district (75 km from HCMC) to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. You have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of tunnels before returning to Saigon.
Afternoon orientation by foot from the Saigon River past the Opera House, Town Hall & Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit Reunification Palace (museum) and the famous Ben Thanh Market.
Overnight at Windsor plaza Hotel 5 star in Ho Chi Minh City "Guaranteed Hotel"
(Breakfast inclusive)
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Free time at leisure until being transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. End of services
(Breakfast inclusive)
Trip inclusive:
+ Accommodation at 4 & 5 star hotel
+ Boat cruise in Hue Perfume River
+ English Speaking guide
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ All tours & transfers in private Air-Con car
+ Admission fees and permits where applicable
+ Vietnam visa processing fee
+ Flight tickets: Hanoi – Danang; Hue – Ho Chi Minh; Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap;
Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh;
Trip exclusive:
. Pre/post trip arrangement
. Travel insurance
. Meals not indicated
. Other personal expenses
. Tips and gratuities
. Other flights
. Visa stamping fees (required at airport upon arrival)
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