Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi – Tour (Welcome lunch)
one pillar pagoda in Hanoi
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport in the morning, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia’s most striking colonial architecture.
After check in hotel, we enjoy our city tour in Hanoi for visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a visit to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university, take a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets before enjoying Water Puppet Show until transfering you back hotel
O/N in Ha Noi.
Trip included: Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, welcome lunch, entrance fees, Accommodation at Melia hotel 5 star in Hanoi
Day 2 : Ha Noi - Halong Boat trip – Fly to Danang/ Hoi An (B, L)
Halong Bay
After our breakfast at hotel, our driver and tour guide picks up and we depart for Halong Bay past the scenic countryside. En route we make stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village to stretch our legs and admire the craftsmen at work. The legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. We embark a traditional boat for a five hour trip around Halong Bay. The exciting cruise provides us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands, which rise amazingly from the clear and emerald water. These limestone karst 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. We round off our excursion with a seafood lunch served on board and make our way to the airport to catch our short flight to Danang, upon arrival in Danang you will be met and transferred to Hoi An for check in.
O/N in Hoi An.
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Private boat to cruise in Halong, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, Domestic air ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline0, Accommoation at Hoi An Beach Resort 4 star in Hoi An
Day 3 : Hoi An Tour - Hue (B, L)
Tam Ky House - Hoian
After our breakfast at hotel, we enjoy our city tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past. After our lunch in the hotel, we head to Hue for check in hotel and relax.
O/N in Hue.
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, Accommodation at Green hotel 5 star in Hue
Day 4 : Hue City Tour & Boat Trip – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon (B, L)
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:
– Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
– Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest.
Then we transfer back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City; Tinh Gia Vien Garden house and Dong Ba market. Transfer you to the airport to catch our short flight to Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon, upon arrival in Saigon you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Private boat to cruise in Hue, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, Domestic air ticket : Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airline), Accommodation at at Rex hotel 4 star in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 5 : Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Boat Trip – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
My Tho City
Heading out of town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting river trip will pass by the lush green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries. The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off en route to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Saigon’s Chinatown, locally named Cho Lon. This bustling area is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Tip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, breakfast, luch, entrance fees, private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta, Accommodation at Rex hotel 4 star in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 6 : Ho Chi Minh – Fly to Siem Reap - Tour (B, L)
Dancers in Siem Reap
The exciting combo journey continues to Siem Reap via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. On arrival at Siem Riep Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The tranquil Siem Reap Town is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. Upon leaving Siem Reap Town we set off on a short drive to the archeological area and spend our time to visit the most striking structures. They are the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns , libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. O/N in Siem Reap
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, International flight ticket : Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline), Accommodation at Prince D’ Angkor 4 star in Siem Reap
Day 7 : Angkor Temples (B, L)
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap
Today we continue exploring the Angkor Complex with the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of this structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We also visit some nearby temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. They almost belong to the small circuit according to the archaeologists division. Upon leaving this area we discover various famous temples of the grand circuit such as Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup. We round off our exciting day with a walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill to admire the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem Reap.
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees,Accommodation at Prince D’ Angkor 4 star in Siem Reap
Day 8 : Tonle Sap Floating Village – Fly to Luang Prabang (B, L)
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem reap
The temple exploration is not only activity in Siem Reap. We visit the famous Tonle Sap Lake on a boat trip out. This shallow lake boasts one of the largest natural fresh water bodies in Southeast Asia. The traditional boat navigates along a small river towards the gigantesque lake, giving us a chance to explore floating village, local life style close up, friendly children in small boats and fishermen pulling in morning catch. This excursion is all depending on your departure time. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Air ticket : Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (Vietnam Airline), Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees,Accommodation at Villa Santi Resort 4 star
Day 9 : Luang Prabang Full Day Tour (B, L)
Wat Xieng Thong - Luang Prabang
Today we enjoy on a city tour visiting Wat Visun, Wat Aham, the beautiful Wat Xieng Thong, walking along the street to Wat Mai. This afternoon climb Phu Si-hill to enjoy the view overlooking the city and watch the amazing sunset. From here we can see the magic Mekong and the small Nam Khan rivers. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. We explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, Tour guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees,Accommodation at Villa Santi Resort
Day 10 : Departure - Luang Prabang (B)
wat Prakeo - Luang Prabang
Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch our flight back China
Trip included : Private seat car with air conditional, breakfast