Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi – Welcome dinner (D)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Hanoi
On arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in.
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 and 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
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3
Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour Full Day (B, L)
Ethnology Museum - Hanoi
In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, His House on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the outside of the Presidential Palace and the Temple of Literature which was Vietnam’s first University. In the afternoon we will go to the intriguing Ethnology Museum followed by an hour on a cyclo (a pedal rickshaw) being taken round the old quarter of Hanoi. Then we can enjoy the ancient and unique water-puppet show.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong Boat Trip (B, L, D)
Halong Bay
In the morning we depart for Halong Bay. When we are there we cruise in this secluded bay, marveling at 3000 limestone peaks that emerge from the emerald water. We have opportunity to visit spectacular limestone cave, swim from our boat, and especially we can do kayaking to explore the hidden charm part of the bay. Overnight on boat.
Include:
– 16 seat van with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Private boat to cruise in Halong
– Cruise in Halong
Day 4 : Halong Boat Trip – Hanoi (B, L)
Halong Bay Kayaking
In the morning we depart for Halong Bay. When we are there we cruise in this secluded bay, marveling at 3000 limestone peaks that emerge from the emerald water. We have opportunity to visit spectacular limestone cave, swim from our boat, and especially we can do kayaking to explore the hidden charm part of the bay. Overnight on boat.
Include:
– 16 seat van with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 5 : Hanoi – Free Day (B)
Hanoi Spa
Free time at your leisure
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hanoi : HANOI SKY HOTEL – 3 star
Day 6 : Hanoi – Fly to Hue - Hue Tour (B)
Forbidden Purple City - Hue
This morning we catch a one-hour flight to Hue. Arriving Hue we can look forward to exploring the superb sights of the city . In the afternoon we explore the Citadel, the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Domestic air ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hue: DUY TAN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 7 : Hue Tour & Boat Trip (B)
Dong Ba market - Hue
This morning we make our way down to the Perfume River to embark on a riverboat journey. We visit the Thien Mu pagoda (the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady). After that we continue to the elaborate Tu Duc tombs of the Nguyen emperors. On our return we visit Dong Ba market
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Hotel in Hue: DUY TAN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 8 : Hue – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Hoi An Walking Tour
We travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to Hoi An. On the way we also visit Cham museum, China Beach and the marble village. In the afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town with its narrow, winding streets, visiting the Fukien Assembly Hall, the 200 year old Tan Ky house, the Japanese covered bridge, the Hoi An Museum and the handicraft workshops. After that we are free to go shopping, go to the nearby beach, or even have some clothes made which can be picked up the very next day.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hoi An : PHO HOI RIVER RESORT – 3 star
Day 9 : Hoi An – Free Day (B)
Japanese covered bridge - Hoian
Free time at our leisure
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hoi An : PHO HOI RIVER RESORT – 3 star
Day 10 : Hoi An Tour - My Son Holy Land(B)
My Son Holy Land
Morning tour to visit local market and boat trip on Thu Bon River to visit handicraft villages until transfer to My Son to explore the place, which is called “ Angkor Wat” in Vietnam. Back to hotel and you will be free at leisure on the beach or wandering around the town for the rest of day. Overnight in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Hoi An : PHO HOI RIVER RESORT – 3 star
Day 11 : Hoi An – Fly to Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)
Cu Chi Tunnel
We will take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city early this morning, and after breakfast we will head for the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. In the early afternoon we will return to Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), a fascinating mix of old and new for us to explore at your leisure
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Domestic Air ticket : Danang – Saigon
(Vietnam Airline)
– Hotel in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star
Day 12 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre - Can Tho (B, L)
Garden Pond Cage - Can Tho
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 transfer you to Can Tho for overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Can Tho
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta
– Hotel in Can Tho : KIM THO HOTEL – 3 star
Day 13 : Can Tho – Cai Rang & Phong Dien Floating Market - Saigon (B, L)
Phong Dien - Can Tho
Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong river to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Private boat to cruise in Mekong Delta
– Hotel in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star
Day 14 : Saigon City Tour (B)
War Remnants - Saigon
Today we tour around the city to visit the highlights of Saigon including: Notre Dame cathedral, General Post Office, Formal Presidential Palace, Museum of War Remnants, and Ben Thanh market.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star
Day 15 : Saigon – Free Day (B)
Saigon Free Day
Free time at your leisure
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Saigon : SAPPHIRE HOTEL – 3 star
Day 16 : Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B, L)
Phnom Bakheng Temple - Siem Reap
Today we bid farewell to Vietnam and after a short flight we arrive Siem Riep. In the afternoon we begin to explore Angkor with the Rolous group of temple before climbing to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng for a spectacular sunset.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– International Air ticket : Saigon – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline)
– Hotel in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 17 : Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)
Banteay Srey Temple - Siem Reap
After breakfast we drive out to the Pre Rup and East Mebon visit Banteay Srey (the Woman temple). In the afternoon we explore the majestic Angkor Wat – The Wonder of the World – a truly memorable experience.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 18 : Siem Reap Tour (B)
Srah Srang
This morning we visit the ruins of Taprohm (the Jungle Temple) before heading to Banteay Kdei and the nearby lake of Sra Srang. In the afternoon we explore the Angkor Thom
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : STEUNG HOTEL – 3 star
Day 19 : Siem Reap – Phnom Penh Tour (B, L)
Madam Penh - Phnom Penh
In the morning we travel by hydrofoil to Phnom Penh. In the afternoon we will visit the Wat Phnom the pagoda is dedicate to the founder of the city, Madam Penh
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Speedboat : Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
– Hotel in Siem Reap : OHANA HOTEL – 3 star
Day 20 : Phnom Penh Tour (B)
Silver pagoda - Phnom Penh
Today there is a full-day sightseeing in the national capital including the National museum, the Royal Palace, the Silver pagoda, the Tuol Sleng, the horrific killing field, and the Russian market.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Hotel in Siem Reap : OHANA HOTEL – 3 star
Day 21 : Phnom Penh - Departure (B)
Russian market - Phnom Penh
Free time until pick up and transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast