Day 1 : Arrival Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Tour - Welcome dinner
Thommanon Temple - Siem Reap
On arrival at Siem Riep Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. If the timer permits, in the afternoon we visit 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. Continue to 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.
Buffet Dinner and enjoy Khmer Traditional Dance Show at local restaurant
Accommodation at hotel
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL- 3 star
Day 2 : Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Complex (B)
Preah Khan temple - Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel
AM Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) : the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Lunch not included
PM Visit to the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone.
Include:
– A/C 16 seat van with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL- 3 star
Day 3 : Siem Reap – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon – Tour (B)
Formal Presidential Palace - Saigon
After breakfast at hotel, our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. On arrival you are greeted and driven to hotel. This bustling metropolis, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. An afternoon will acquaints us with some major sights of Ho Chi Minh. We drive past many lively streets on our way to the Reunification Palace. This mansion was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War remnant exhibit. The final stop is Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!. O/N in Ho Chi Minh
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon : SAPPHIER HOTEL
Day 4 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – Can Tho/ My Tho – Ben Tre - Saigon (B, L)
Monkey Bridge
Upon leaving Ho Chi Minh 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
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon : SAPPHIER HOTEL – 3 star
Day 5 : Saigon – Fly to Nhatrang – Relaxing on the beach (B
Nha Trang beach
After breakfast at hotel, our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Nhatrang, upon arrival to Nhatrang, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest time for you relaxing on the beach.
O/N in Nha Trang
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Saigon – Nhatrang (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Nhatrang: PALM BEACH HOTEL
Day 6 : Nhatrang Island & Snorking Tour (B, L)
Nhatrang Island & Snorkeling Tour
8h30-8h45am: Pick up at the hotel to start the exciting boat trip
9h:10am : Tri Nguyen Aquarium-Biology sea inside Neptune’s place with hundreds of fishes
10am: Mot island
Snorkel on the extraordinary coral reefs which are covered with the multi colored fishes
12:-15h30pm: Ngang cove
Have lunch with many excellent dishes : fried salt shrimp, fried fish in sour and sweet sauce, saute cuttlefish, grilled rib spring rolls and solfly softe noodles.
Entertainment program : Music, singing and dancing
Happy hour : “ Floating Bar” a cup of grape wine with a piece of pineapple
You will be able cheer with your friends even in the water with Funky Monkey guide
15:45-16:30pm : Tranh shore
Relax and join beach sport or laze on the beach
Fruit party : enjoy eating many kinds of fruits from Nhatrang
16:45pm: Land at the harbor and take you back the hotel
Stay overnight at hotel in Nhatrang
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Private boat to cruise in Nhatrang
– Accommodation in Nhatrang: ASIAN PARADISE HOTEL – 3 star
Day 7 : Nhatrang – Fly to Danang – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Japannese Covered Bridges - Hoian
We leave Nhatrang for Danang by a short flight, upon arrival to Danang, you are met and transferred to hotel in Hoi An for check in. After that we enjoy walking tour in Hoi An.
The ancient architecture in place is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant central market. We visit these sites on our walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Nhatrang – Danang (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An : PHO HOI RESORT – 3 star
Day 8 : Hoi An – Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B)
Thien Mu Pagoda
We leave Hoi An for Hue, then we enjoy Hue city tour and boat trip.
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.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hue
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hue : DUY TAN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 9 : Hue – Fly to Hanoi – Halong Bay Boat Trip (B, L)
Halong Bay Cruise
In the early morning, we leave Hue for Hanoi by a short flight. Upon arrival at the airport in Hanoi, our driver and tour guide picks up and transfers you directly to Halong to enjoy our boat trip at here.
The legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. We board a traditional boat for a five hour trip around Halong Bay. This exciting cruise provides 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. 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 back to Ha Noi. After checking into hotel we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. O/N in Ha Noi.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Hue – Hanoi (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Accommodation in Hanoi : SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 10 : Hanoi Tour or Departure is upon your departure flight time or request (B)
Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi
If the time permits, we commence our exploration of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains 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 city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The outlaying Ethnologic Museum is also a major part of our sightseeing. This gleaming mansion is dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Afterwards we drive to the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance. Transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast