Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi – Welcome lunch/ dinner upon your arrival time – Tour if the time permits (L/D)
Hanoi Old Quarter
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you are met and transferred to hotel for a check-in. Then we enjoy our welcome lunch/ dinner. If the time permits, we enjoy tour in Hanoi by taking one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there.
Before we go back to hotel, we will have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hanoi : FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL – 4 star
Day 2 : Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cruise & Stay overnight on Cruise (B, L, D)
Halong Bay
8.30: Our private car and driver will pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.
12.30: Boarding Cruise. Welcome drink is served.
13.00-14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Halong Bay. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Fighting Cock, Canh Buom, and stop for swimming then go for visiting Sung Sot cave (The Sudden Surprise). Kayak to Luon cave, Dau Nguoi Mountain, Titop beach.
18.30: Docking for overnight.
19.30: Dinner is served.
Overnight on the Junk.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide on car and boat
– Entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Cruise and accommodation in Halong
Day 3 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Fire Island - Halong Bay
08-09.30: Buffet breakfast while cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fire Island, Dinh Huong Island, floating village.
10.30: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye.
12.00: Take you back to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide on car and boat
– Meal : breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hanoi : FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL – 4 star
Day 4 : Hanoi – Fly to Hue - Tour (B)
Tinh Gia Vien Garden - Hue
After our breakfast at hotel, our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Hue, upon arrival in Hue you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. After that we enjoy half day tour in Hue by visiting 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
– Domestic air ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hue : SAIGON MORIN HOTEL – 4 star
Day 5 : Hue City Tour & Boat Trip – Transfer to Danang (B)
Thien Mu Pagoda - Hue
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.
We head to Danang to check in hotel and relaxing on the beach.
Stay overnight at hotel in Danang
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Tour guide
– Meal : breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Danang : FURAMA RESORT – 5 star
Day 6 : Danang City Tour – My Son Holy Land (B)
My Son Holy Land
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take Danang City tour, visit Marble Mountains, which stands for the majestic granite mountains adjacent to the shore. It was rumored that this was an eggshell of the dragon king lejt behind after the birth of a beautijul princess. At the beginning of the 19th century, King Gia Long when passing by this region named these mountains after the name of the five elements : Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth.
When you pass 157 stone steps to get the pagoda, an imposing panorama is displayed impressively. It has been major pilgrimage site since Cham times and an ideal base for guerillas during the wor, with its commanding views of Da Nang Bay.
Visitors will be attaracted strongly by many beautijul caves in the mountain of Water.
From Marble Mountains, heading for Da Nang, you will reach Cham museum after 15 minutes by car. After the My Son ancient tower complex was discovered, many of its artifacts, especially statues of female dancers and genies worshipped by the Cham people at the Cham Architecture Museum in Da Nang city. Although ther are not may remnants left, thhose that remain display the typical sculptural works of cultural value of the Cham nationlity. Furthermore, they are vivid proof, confirming the history of a nantionality living within the Vietnamese comminity boasyting of a rich cultural tradtion. Cham Museum is founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francais d’Extreme Orient, the open- air collection of Cham sculpture is the finest in the world. Many of the sandstone carvings (altars, lingas, garudas, ganeshas, and image of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu) are breakthtaking : making this a place you can easily visit again and again.
Having lunch at the local restaurance at Danang city before transfering to My Son Holy Land.
My Son is located in the heart of valley – surrounded by mountain ranges that are natural boundaries with the Duy Phu village, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. Thanks to the letters in the letters in the oldest steles of the 4th century by which was excavated at My Son that King Bhadresvara had built a temple for offering to the Gold Siva Bhadresvara. It was in wood and completely destroyed by ifre in the 6th century. In earlier 7th century, King Sambhuvarman rebuilt the temple of bricks and aggregates. Since then, more than 70 similar temples had been built up to the 13th century.
Let our guide show you the natural beauty of the surroundings, you willl be inspired by My Son which called “ The Angkor Wat of Vietnam”
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Meal : breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Danang : FURAMA RESORT – 5 star
Day 7 : Danang – Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour – Relaxing & Shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter(B)
Hoi An Old Quarter
We leave Danang for Hoi An, arrival to Hoi An, we enjoy our half day walking tour in Hoi An.
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 in Hoi An Old Quarter, relaxing and swimming on the beach or doing other things you are interested in.
Stay overnight in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Meal : breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An : HOI AN BEACH RESORT – 4 star
Day 8 : Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon - Tour (B)
War Remnant Museum - Saigon
After our breakfast at hotel, our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Hue, upon arrival in Hue you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. After that we enjoy half day tour in Hue by visiting major sights in Saigon. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to China Town, the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Transfer you back hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Domestic air ticket : Danang – Saigon (Vietnam Airline)
– Tour guide
– Meal : breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon : GRAND SIVERLAND HOTEL – 4 star
Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre (B)
Mekong Delta Tour
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.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Meal : breakfast
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon : GRAND SIVERLAND HOTEL – 4 star
Day 10 : Saigon – Fly to Phnom Penh - Relaxing (B)
Phnom Penh Airport
Free time until our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Phnom Penh, upon arrival in Phnom Penh you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest time for us relaxing in Phnom Penh.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Air ticket : Saigon – Phnom Penh (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : breakfast
– Accommodation in Phnom Penh : NAGA WORLD HOTEL – 5 star
Day 11 : Phnom Penh - Royal Place (B)
Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
Today, we will spend almost our time visiting the most outstanding tourist sites in Phnom Penh with the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which located within the Royal Palace ground. Later on, we will keep on discovering Tuol Sleng museum & Killing Field, where the Khmer Rouge did capture & executive nearly 2 millions Cambodians during the period from 1975 until 1979.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Meal : breakfast
– Accommodation in Phnom Penh : NAGA WORLD HOTEL – 5 star
Day 12 : Phnom Penh – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tour (B)
Phnom Bakheng Temple - Siem Reap
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to hotel Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 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. Angkor Wat’s five tower symbolize Meru’s five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Air ticket : Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
– Meal : breakfast
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : RAFFLESW GRAND ANGKOR WAT HOTEL – 5 star
Day 13 : Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)
Srah Srang - Siem Reap
In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang (“The Royal Boths” was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the “Mountain Temple” of Pre Rup. In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery Then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air
conditioner & experienced driver
– Tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Meal : breakfast
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : RAFFLESW GRAND ANGKOR WAT HOTEL – 5 star
Day 14 : Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village Boat Trip - Departure (B)
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap
After our early breakfast at hotel, if the time permit we visit the floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia and the largest in Asia In the afternoon, visit “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles” of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market .
Then, transfer to Siem Reap airport for your flight back home.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : breakfast
– Boat trip
– Tour guide
– Entrance fees