Day 1 : Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon - Welcome dinner (D)
Jade Emperor Pagoda - Saigon
Up on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will be met and transferred to hotel. If the time permits, we enjoy our welcome dinner at the fine restaurant in Saigon
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Saigon: TAN HAI LONG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 2 : Saigon Relaxing (B)
Saigon Coffee
Full time at your leisure
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Saigon: TAN HAI LONG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – Chau Doc (B, L)
Sam Mountain - Chau Doc
We depart Ho Chi Minh City for Cai Be town where we will take the boat on floating market, ride through the natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Before boating to the river island where we will enjoy our delicious lunch in the heart of the orchard we visit the Cai Be wholesale fruit market. After lunch we continue on cruising through the natural canal in island, and under the shadow of the water coconut trees. We also visit the local family where we can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Walking through the fruit plantation in An Binh Island, we will take the rowing boat ride along the creeks before coming to Vinh Long by motorized boat. Then we transfer to our vehicle to drive to Chau Doc town. Overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Hotel in Chau Doc : CHAU PHO HOTEL – 3 star
Day 4 : Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B)
Cruiser speed boat From Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Transfer via: Speed Boat Goodbye Vietnam at 07:00AM, we take a Speed Boat up stream to Phnom Penh. It takes us 5 hour boat trip along Mekong River. Overnight in Phnom Penh .
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Visa arrival to Cambodia
– Speedboat
– Hotel in Phnom Penh : OHANA HOTEL – 3 star
Day 5 : Phnom Penh Tour (B)
National Museum - Phnom Penh
In the morning we start the tour with Silver Pagoda located in the Royal Palace Enclosure and the Royal Garden, the Silver Pagoda, After that we visit The National Museum, built in the Khmer style in the 1920’s has an extensive collection of Khmer art. Before lunch we also visit the Wat Phnom, widely acknowledged as the site of the foundation of Phnom Penh. We have lunch in the restaurant. In the afternoon we visit The Tuol Sleng Museum, follow by that we visit the Victory monument and the Russian Market.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Hotel in Phnom Penh : OHANA HOTEL – 3 star
Day 6 : Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Tour (B)
Angkor Thom - Siem Reap
Transfer via: Speed Boat After breakfast, we catch the early Express Speed Boat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap across the Tonle Sap Lake. Upon arrival we will be greeted and transferred to Siem Reap for check-in at the hotel and then lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom: the Bayon Temple, the Baphuan, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. And we watch the sunset over Angkor Wat from the Phnom Bakeng. Dinner at the restaurant where we can enjoy the traditional dance of the Khmer people. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Speed boat
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : ANGKOR HOME HOTEL – 3 star
Day 7 : Siem Reap – Angkor Temple (B)
Phnom Bakhen Hill - Siem Reap
An early start to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a tour of the temples including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Leper King and Phimean Akas. Afternoon our tour will be at Srah Srang, Bantey Kdei, Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon and Ta Prohm Temple. Then we go back to hot air balloon station where we can ride a stable hot air balloon for a truly memorable sunset look over one of the Wonder of the World, Angkor Wat. Overnight in the hotel in Siem Reap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : ANGKOR HOME HOTEL – 3 star
Day 8 : Angkor Temple (B)
Banteay Srey Temple - Siem Reap
In the morning, we will visit Banteay Srei temple, Ta Prohm (the Jungle temple). Afternoon, transfer to Preah Khan and then Neak Pean, Ta Som and Banteay Samre. Dinner at Apsara restaurant.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : ANGKOR HOME HOTEL – 3 star
Day 9 : Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Floating Village – Fly to Hanoi (B, L)
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap
Transfer via: Vietnam Airline In the morning we visit the floating village, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake. In the afternoon we have free time at leisure. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi, we transfer to hotel for check in before enjoy our lunch at the Capital city of Vietnam. Transfer back hotel.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Boat trip
– Meal : Breakfast, welcome lunch in Hanoi
– Domestic air ticket : Siem Reap – Hanoi (Vietnam Airline)
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 10 : Hanoi City Tour – Night train to Lao Cai/ Sapa (B, L, D)
Sapa Overview
This morning we visit Ho Chi Minh complex and the Temple of Literature then we stop for our lunch in a local fine restaurant. This afternoon, we visit the Ethnology Museum, West Lake area (Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda), Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. We have one hour to traveling around the Ancient city to see the daily Life of Hanoi and one more hour to watch The Water Puppet show in the Theater on the bank of Hoan Kiem Lake. Tonight we take a night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Train ticket : Hanoi – Lao Cai
Day 11 : Sapa Tour (B, L)
H'Mong People Sapa
Up on arrival in Lao Cai Railway Station, we will be greeted and transfer to Sapa. After breakfast we relax for a while then start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. After this you continue to Ta Van village to visit Zay people. We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here. Trekking distance: 15 km.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Hotel in Sapa : ROYAL VIEW HOTEL – 3 star
Day 12 : Sapa Tour – Night train to Hanoi (B, L, D)
Silver Waterfall in Sapa
After the breakfast we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su pan where you will meet the jeep transfer back to Sapa. Tonight we drive back to Lao Cai to catch night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the Express train again.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Train ticket : Lao Cai – Hanoi
Day 13 : Hanoi – Halong Bay overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
Halong Bay Overview
Arrival in Hanoi around 6am, you are met and transferred to hotel for our early breakfast until 08.30 approximate : Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break.
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 noon approximate: Arrive Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon : While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay.
We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening : Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Cruise & accommodation in Halong
Day 14 : Halong Bay overnight on Cat Ba Island (B, L)
Cat Ba Island
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00
We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.
12 noon” Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell and transfer to another traveling boat and head to Cat Ba island. Check in hotel and relax at the beach.
Stay overnight at hotel in Cat Ba island
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Ferry : Halong – Cat Ba Island
– Hotel in Cat Ba Island : HOLIDAY VIEW HOTEL – 3 star
Day 15 : Cat Ba Island – Hai Phong - Hanoi (B)
Tran Quoc Pagoda - Hanoi
We relax at the beach today till 15:00; we walk to the wharf and take the hydrofoil to Haiphong city, where our awaiting vehicle transfers us to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Speed boat : Cat Ba – Hai Phong
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 16 : Hanoi relaxing – Night train to Hue (B)
Hanoi Spa
Today we are free at our leisure. In the evening we will take a night train to Hue. Overnight on Reunification Express train.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Train ticket : Hanoi – Hue
Day 17 : Hue Tour (B)
Perfume River - Hue
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. Enjoy our full day tour in Hue City.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hue: DUY TAN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 18 : Hue – DMZ Day Trip (B)
Vinh Moc Tunnel
This morning we will transfer to demilitarized zone along National way 1A. This morning we will visit the Ancient citadel of Quang Tri, Hien Luong Bridge, the Seventeenth Parallel – the border between North and South of Viet Nam during the war and Vinh Moc Tunnel. In the afternoon, we will follow the Highway No 9, visit Khe Sanh and Suspension Bridge of Dakrong. Then we return to Hue. Tour ends at the hotel
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hue: DUY TAN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 19 : Hue – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall in Hoi An
After breakfast, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way we will stop to contemplate the stunning views north, to Lang Co Beach and South to Danang City to visit Cham Museum, My Khe Beach and the Marble Mountain. We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, relax and take our walking tour before our Dinner. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An: PHO HOI RIVER RESORT – 3 star
Day 20 : Hoi An relaxing (B)
Relaxing in Cua Dai Beach Hoi An
Free day at leisure
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An: PHO HOI RIVER RESORT – 3 star
Day 21 : Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh - Tour (B)
War Remnants - Saigon
Transfer via: Vietnam Airlines Today we will take a short domestic flight to Saigon. Transfer to hotel in Saigon, then we visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that we will visit War Remnant Museum, where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Before our lunch we stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get our good shots for our memory of the biggest city in Vietnam.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Flight ticket : Danang – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Saigon: TAN HAI LONG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 22 : Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh (B)
Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning we will leave Saigon for the Cu Chi Tunnels, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. On our way there we will drive through pleasant countryside, rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon: TAN HAI LONG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 23 : Ho Chi Minh - Departure (B)
Ben Thanh biggest market in Ho Chi Minh City
Free time until transferring you to the airport to catch your flight back home
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
