Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi – Enjoy Welcome Dinner ( D)
Temple of Literature in Hanoi
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, 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. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places, then enjoy our welcome dinner at the fine restaurant in Hanoi.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 2 : Hanoi - Halong Bay – Fly to Danang – Transfer to Hoi An (B, L)
Halong Bay
After breakfast at hotel, we leave Hanoi for Halong. The legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. We embark a traditional boat for a four 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 Ha Noi to catch our short flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, you are met and transferred to Hoi An for check in.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Private boat to cruise in Halong Bay
– Domestic air ticket : Hanoi – Danang (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An : HA AN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 3 : Hoi An Half Day Walking – Relaxing on the beach and shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter (B)
Hoian Food
After breakfast, we enjoy our half day 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. The rest time for shopping or doing other things you are interested in or take part in Vietnamamese Demonstration cooking class.
Stay 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 : HA AN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 4 : Hoi An – Fly to Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel (B)
Cu Chi Tunnel
Leave Hoi An for Saigon by our short flight. Upon arrival in Saigon, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in and enjoy our welcome lunch at the fine restaurant in the biggest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon.
PM : We visit 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
– Air ticket : Danang – Saigon (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL– 3 star
Day 5 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre - Saigon (B, L)
Ben Tre
Pick you up at hotel in Saigon at 8am. A smooth one and half hour car ride passing the green rice fields, leads you to the beautiful rural MYTHO city. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien river to the Qui (Tortoise islet). On the way, you will view the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal to enter Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agricultural model call “Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes is something you can not miss. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.After lunch, we will walk along the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while you are listening to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the islanders. Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal. Car back to Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL– 3 star
Day 6 : Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tour (B)
Banteay Kdei Temple - 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
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Saigon – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : ANGKOR HOME HOTEL – 3 star
Day 7 : Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)
Preah Khan temple - 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.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : ANGKOR HOME HOTEL – 3 star
Day 8 : Departure - Siem Reap (B)
Siem Reap Shopping
Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch our flight back Siem Reap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast