Day 1:
Hanoi
City
Arrival
Our tour
guide
will
meet and
greet
you upon
arrival
to Hanoi
City-
the
capital
city of
Vietnam,
is an
elegant
city
located
on the
banks of
the Red
River
with
tranquil
Restored
Sword
Lake at
its
heart.
North of
the lake
are the
bustling
streets
of the
Old
Quarter,
each
street
named
after
the
trade
that
used to
take
place
there.
Much of
the city
was
transformed
by the
French
when it
became a
French
protectorate
in the
1880s
and
there
are wide
boulevards
and
large
colonial
buildings
which
are now
home to
government
departments
and
foreign
embassies.
Transferring
to your
hotel in
the city
center
to
refresh.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hanoi
City.
Day 2:
City
Orientation Touring
This
comprehensive
day tour
takes in
all of
Hanoi's
essential
sites.
In the
morning
we will
visit
the Ho
Chi Minh
Mausoleum
and
historical
presidential
relics
and then
the
Temple
of
Literature
nearby.
Afterwards
we head
to Ngoc
Son
Temple
and Hoan
Kiem
Lake.
The Ngoc
Son
temple
is set
on a
tiny
island
on the
Hoan
Kiem
Lake and
dates
back to
the 13th
century.
The lake
itself
is a
picturesque
focal
point of
Hanoi,
frequented
by
tourists
and
locals
alike.
In the
afternoon,
we will
visit
Museum
of
Ethnology,
widely
acknowledged
as the
best in
the
country
which
houses a
display
dedicated
to
Vietnam's
54
ethnic
minority
peoples. Then we
will
take 1
hour by
cyclo
ride
through
Hanoi's
Old
Quarters
to
experience
daily
life of
people
who are
living
in the
oldest
parts of
the
city,
Enjoying
the
famous
traditional
water
puppetry
show in
Thang
Long
Theatre
where
you will
have
chance
to get a
general
picture
of the
daily
activities
typical
to
Vietnam's
rural
areas.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Hanoi.
Day 3:
Hanoi -
Halong
Bay
Morning
depart
for
Halong
Bay,
we
go
through
the
scenic
countryside.
The
wondrous
Halong
Bay
is
truly
one
of
Vietnam’s
most
impressive
scenic
sights.
Check-in
at
12:00
at
noon
and
embark
on a
junk
boat
for
an
exploration
of
the
legendary
Halong
Bay.
This
exciting
cruise
will
provide
us a
fantastic
view
of
the
picturesque
scenery
blending
with
the
sky
and
some
3,000
limestone
islands
rising
amazingly
from
the
clear
and
emerald
water.
The
limestone
karsts
formations
are
littered
with
beaches,
grottoes
and
beautiful
caves.
Along
the
way
we
will
anchor
for
a
leisurely
swim
in a
secluded
cove
and
an
enjoyable
visit
to
one
of
the
many
hidden
grottoes
beneath
towering
cliffs.
Stay
overnight
on
the
Junk
Cruise.
Day 4:
Halong
Bay -
Hanoi -
Hue
Waking
up and
having
breakfast
served
onboard.
Continue
cruising
around
the bay.
Having
brunch
before
disembarking
and van
will
pick you
up at
the pier
and
transfer
back to
Hanoi.
Stop
en-route
to
refresh
and then
you will
be
transferred
directly
to the
airport
to catch
late
afternoon
flight
to Hue.
Another
local
tour
guide
will
greet
and meet
you upon
arrival
and
transfer
to hotel
in Hue.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hue
City.
Day 5:
Hue
Touring
Hue
served
as
Vietnam's
capital
under
the
emperors
of the
Nguyen
Dynasty
from
1802 to
1945 and
the
city’s
regal
past can
still be
seen
inside
the
walls of
the
Citadel
and the
Imperial
City.
Both
were
heavily
damaged
during
the Tet
Offensive
of 1968
when the
Hue
served
as
Vietnam's
capital
under
the
emperors
of the
Nguyen
Dynasty
from
1802 to
1945 and
the
city’s
regal
past can
still be
seen
inside
the
walls of
the
Citadel
and the
Imperial
City.
Touring
the
ancient
Imperial
Citadel
and
visit
Thien
Mu, a
beautiful
pagoda
located
right on
the bank
of
Perfume
River.
Then we
will
drive
through
countryside
and
visit Tu
Duc and
Khai
Dinh
Royal
tombs.
Back to
Hotel
and the
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Overnight
in Hue.
Day 6:
Hue -
Hoi An
This
morning
we drive
to Hoi
An, we
will
cross
Hai Van
Pass
where
you will
have
magnificent
view of
the
China
Sea.
Stop at
Lang Co
to have
break.
Visit
the
fascinating
Cham
Museum,
famous
China
Beach
and the
Marble
Mountains
en route
to
charming
Hoi An.
Known as
Faifo to
early
Western
traders,
Hoi An
Ancient
Town is
an
exceptionally
well-preserved
example
of a
South-East
Asian
trading
port
dating
from the
15th to
the 19th
century.
Its
buildings
and its
street
plan
reflect
the
influences,
both
indigenous
and
foreign,
that
have
combined
to
produce
this
unique
heritage
site. At
leisure
for the
rest of
time.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day 7:
Hoi An
Touring
In
the
morning,
you will
enjoy a
walking
tour
with
first
stop is
the
bustling
fish and
vegetable
market
and then
we will
go
through
the Old
Quarters
to see
the
town's
landmarks
of
Japanese
Covered
Bridge,
ancient
Assembly
Hall, Phuc
Kien
Temple
and then
we take
a river
trip and
you will
enjoy
the
scenery
along
the Thu
Bon
River
and the
general
view of
Hoi An
Ancient
Town. It
transforms
itself
at
night,
when
many of
the
shops
hang
lanterns
outside.
We will
transfer
you back
to the
town and
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Hoi An
is well
know for
souvenir
shopping
with
great
prices
and also
famous
for its
large
number
of
tailor
shops,
so if
you want
to get a
cloth
tailor
made to
measure,
this is
the time
to do
it.
Overnight
in Hoi
An.
Day 8:
Hoi An -
My Son
Enjoy
morning
excursion
to My
Son.
Located
60 km
from
Danang,
My Son
is
considered
to be
one of
the
best-preserved
Cham
centers
in
Vietnam.
My Son
is the
former
capital
of the
ancient
Cham
civilization
that
ruled
Central
Vietnam
from the
second
to the
thirteenth
century.
This
site is
a
must-see
for
those
people
who are
interested
in
architecture
and
ancient
civilizations
and is
now one
of five
World
Heritage-listed
sites in
Vietnam.
Back to
Hoi An
and
spend
the rest
of time
at your
own
leisure.
Day 9:
Hoi An
at
leisure
A day at
leisure
to relax
at beach
resort
in Hoi
An.
Day 10:
Hoi An -
Danang -
Saigon
Transfer
to
Danang
and we
will
take a
short
flight
to Ho
Chi Minh
City,
which is
formerly
known as
Saigon,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
a
sprawling
metropolis
that is
home to
over 5
million
people
and a
fast-paced
city
full of
contrasts
as
street
vendors
selling
fruit
and
vegetables
can be
seen
next to
glitzy
western-style
bars and
boutiques.
Saigon’s
history
is only
300
years
old. In
1859 the
city was
captured
by the
French
and
became
the
capital
of
Cochin
China.
From
1956
until
its
dramatic
demise
in April
1975 it
was the
capital
of the
US-backed
Republic
of
Vietnam.
Today,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
very
much the
heart of
Vietnamese
business
and
entrepreneurs.
And yet
the city
still
retains
its
connections
to the
past,
particularly
in Cho
Lon,
Saigon’s
Chinatown.
Here
dozens
of
elegant
temples
and
pagodas
can be
seen.
The
French
also
left
their
mark
with
some
fine
colonial-era
buildings
such as
the
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
Central
Post
Office.
Day 11:
Saigon
Touring
& Cu Chi
Tunnels
Our city
tour
will
help you
to see
the best
of
Saigon.
In the
morning
we visit
the
historic
Reunification
Palace
and War
Remnants
Museum,
followed
by the
architectural
treats
of
French
colonial
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
Post
Office.
In the
afternoon.
In
the
afternoon,
we
drive
to
Cu
Chi
district,
50
km
to
the
Northwest
of
Saigon
City.
On
arrival
watch
a
video
presentation
on
the
construction
of
the
tunnels
before
making
your
way
into
the
tunnels.
Here
you
can
spend
around
an
hour
exploring
the
maze
of
tunnels
and
also
view
the
various
mantraps
on
display
and
the
remains
of
an
American
tank
as
well
as
numerous
bomb
craters
made
by
500
pound
bombs
dropped
by
B52
bombers.
This
unique
experience
gives
a
fascinating
insight
into
what
underground
life
in
the
war
must
have
been
like.
The
return
journey
to
Ho
Chi
Minh
City.
Free
time
at
leisure
or
shopping
at
Ben
Thanh
Market
nearby.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Saigon
Day 12:
Mekong
River
Cruising
in Style™
We
will
start
the
trip
at
07:30
am
and
head
for
Vinh
Long
province.
Boarding
our
beautiful
traditional
boat.
This
five
hour
river
cruise
takes
you
through
Vietnam’s
most
productive
agricultural
area.
Enjoy
the
beautiful
landscapes
of
coconut
palms,
sugar-cane
groves
and
fruit
orchards
from
the
vessel
as
you
head
to
the
Cai
Be
floating
market.
Here
you
can
cruise
through
the
colourful
barges
full
of
fruits
and
vegetables
and
then
proceed
to
local
home
factories
such
as
rice
paste
making,
rice
pop
corn,
coco
candies,
and
longans
drying
processing.
The
trip
continues
along
the
Mekong
canals
to
Dong
Hoa
Hiep
Island
located
between
Vinh
Long
and
Cai
Be.
Along
the
way
you
will
find
the
local
people
engaged
in
their
daily
tasks
and
see
brightly
coloured
Khemer
pagodas.
Stops
on
the
way
can
be
made
upon
request
for
particular
visits
or
photos
making.
These
evergreen
islands
among
the
Mekong
River
still
remain
unknown
to
many
people.
Arrive
at
La
Residence
de
Phu
An
resort
where
you
will
be
welcomed
and
served
Vietnamese
culinary
delights.
You
will
then
walk
along
a
narrow
canal
to
an
air-conditioned
vehicle
that
will
transport
you
back
to
Ho
Chi
Minh
City.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Ho
Chi
Minh
City
Day 13:
Saigon -
Siem
Reap
Today we
will fly
to Siem
Reap,
the
charming
riverside
which is
located
in
Northwest
Cambodia,
Siem
Reap is
the
major
tourist
hub in
Cambodia,
as it is
the
closest
city to
the
temples
of
Angkor.
The most
recognizable
of the
temples,
Angkor
Wat,
literally
Capital
Temple,
built by
King
Suryavarman
II the
early
12th
century.
Check-in
hotel
and at
leisure
or spend
your
time to
walking
around
the Old
town.
Overnight
at hotel
in Siem
Reap.
Day 14:
Siem
Reap
Angkor
Temple
Tour
Your
private
tour of
Angkor
Wat
starts
from the
South
Gate of
Angkor
Thom
City.
Explore
the
centrepiece
of the
ancient
city,
The
Bayon.
The
Bayon is
known
for it's
decorative
Khmer
temple
and it's
distinctive
features
are the
serene
and
massive
stone
faces
that
tower
around
the
central
peak.
Your
tour
continues
with
visits
to
Baphuon
temple,
the
Royal
Enclosure
and
Phimeanakas
as well
as the
Terrace
of
Elephants
and
Terrace
of Leper
Kings.
Enjoy
lunch in
front of
Angkor
Wat
before
entering
this
magnificent
temple -
easily
the most
famous
and
best-preserved
of all
structures
within
the
Complex.
Enjoy
most of
the
afternoon
here to
watch
sunset
over the
Angkor
before
heading
back to
Siem
Reap.
Overnight
at hotel
in Siem
Reap.
Day
15:
Angkor
Temple
Touring
In
the
morning,
you
will
continue
your
temple
visits.
Included
are
Prasat
Kravan
with
its
unique
brick
sculptures,
Srah
Srang, Banteay
Kdei
(surrounded
by
four
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.
In
the
afternoon,
transfer
to
the
archaeological
site
and
continue
to
the
temple
tour.
Visit
Ta
Prohm,
one
of
the
most
beautiful
temples
in
the
area
-
The
Buddhist
monastic
complex
of
Ta
Prohm
is
one
of
the
largest
sites
at
Angkor.
Having
been
left
untouched
by
archaeologists,
this
Bayon
style
temple
is
ethereal
in
aspect.
Stone
pillars
and
tree
roots
intertwine
in
this
impressive
complex.
Ta
Prohm
has
been
left
relatively
untouched
since
it
was
discovered
and
retains
much
of
its
mystery,
then,
visit
Takeo,
Thommanon
and
Chau
Say
Tevoda
temples.
Stay
overnight
in
Siem
Reap.
Day
16:
Depart
Siem
Reap
Free at
leisure
until we
will
transfer
you to
the
airport
to take
your
flight
onward.
End of
service.
