Travelling from the North to South of Vietnam with highlight of Hanoi ancient town, one of new seven wonders in the world - Halong Bay. Hue & Hoian where the world renowned royal music originated , and is famous for its traditional, spicy cuisine and sophisticated handicrafts.
Destinations
- Hanoi City, Halong Bay
- Hue, Danang & Hoian
- Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
Hilights
- Traditional junk on Halong Bay
- Taste local food
- Royal Palace in Phnompenh
- Ancient ruins of Angkor Wat
- Experience the life of local people
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B)
Day 4: Hue City Tour (B,L)
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B,L)
Day 6: Hoian tour & Cooking class (B,L)
Day 7: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Deta – Lecochinchine Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 9: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap (B,D)
Day 10: Siem Reap Tour (B,L)
Day 11: Siem Reap Departure (B)
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Arrival Hanoi airport, pick up & transfer to hotel, free at leisure & overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
After breakfast depart Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18.
12.00 pm: Arrive in Ha Long city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov Mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery.
7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board.
9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay.
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B)
7.00am: For early riser’s complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho Mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check out onboard at around 9.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11.45am: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi around 14:30 and transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Arrival Hue, pick up & transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 4: Hue City Tour (B,L)
8: am. Local with tour guide & driver will welcome pick up at the hotel then the trip will be started. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, 9:15 am get on dragon boat to cruise to visit Tu Duc king tomb then come back to Hue for lunch at a local restaurant.
Leaving restaurant our trip continues to visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood and Dong Ba market. From city center we drive through nice and lush country side in neighborhood of Hue for visiting Thanh Toan Bridge, overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B,L)
This morning we head out on a lovely journey southbound to Hoian via Hai Van Pass to view sencery. In the afternoon we visit to Cham Museum in Danang, where display finest Cham artefacts, statues in sandstone, marble stone in the world. We have a look at a craft village before arriving in Hoi An. Hoi An is a charming little township. Between the 17th and 19th centuries Hoi An was thriving international trading port. You can spend your time walking around the historic town, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. The riverside market is always a hive of activity, especially in the early morning when the day’s catch arrives. One thing for sure, there is no shortage of things to do in this town! overnight Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoian tour & Cooking class (B,L)
Morning attend the cookery course and study the art of ietnamese cusine and enjoy lunch. Afternoon explore charming little township of Hoian including old quarter, Japanese bridge and Thubon river. Walking amongst old streets and lane to visit old houses dating back to 300 year ago. There are many things to see and do in Hoian, one thing we can be sure you never feel bored while being in this lovely town, overnight at hotel in Hoian
Day 7: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)
Free at lisure until transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Transfer back to hotel for relax
This afternoon, we drive to visit Cuchi tunnels. This incredible system, covering nearly 250km, was shelter ot over 16,000 communist guerillas during the war. We gain insight into the tenacity of these soldiers and have the opportunity to go inside the tunnels, overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Deta – Lecochinchine Cruise (B, L, D)
- 08:00 – 08:30 pick up at hotel and transfer to Mekong to check in boat
- 11h30 -12h.00 boarding boat. Enjoy welcome drink
- Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway, local pop-rice and sweets production.
- Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
- Cruise continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board
- Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits
- Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery.
- Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset.
- Dinner and night on board.
Day 9: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap (B,D)
- Breakfast on board
- The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.
- Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
- Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
- 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
Chech out cruise, we will transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh, it takes about 4 hours. Then transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for flight to Siem Reap, our guide and driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to Hotel for check in.
Early in the evening, you will be taken by Tuk Tuk, a small open-sided taxi common in Cambodia, to cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap town and for a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your journey, dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Dance Show, overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 10: Siem Reap Tour (B,L)
After breakfast, set out to explore the intricately carved remains of Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive temple sites. The temple still displays hundreds of fine carvings of Apsara and scenes from Hindu mythology. The Khmer constructed the temple between the 9th and 13th Centuries. Strolling around the massive hallways, you will find many small shrines still in use by the Cambodians. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel to take a break. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
This afternoon, we take the boat cruise (Kongkear Angkor) onto the Tonle Oum south gate of Angkor Thom leading to the west gate along with red and white wine and snack. Of course, this time, other than your leisure & entertainment purpose, this boat activity has produced a number of jobs to our villagers, the origin Khmers who are living the nearby villages of Angkor Thom to get incomes for improving their living standard and also help proper schooling of their children. Then visit to the walled city of Angkor Thom, the royal city itself, covering four square miles and located in the complex’s geographic centre. Its 50-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a former time which now seems so remote. We then go on to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, King’s Terrace and Royal Palace area. We also explore the picturesque Ta Prohm, which has nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you will remember forever. End the day with a 15-min balloon ride with your guide’s escort for the panoramic view of the fringe of Angkor Wat temple area, with its rectangular moat clearly visible. The sophistication and extent of the architecture and civilization of the Angkor Kings can be truly appreciated from the air and admire the magnificent sunset of Angkor. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 11: Siem Reap Departure (B)
Breakfast the hotel, drive to Phnom Krom, where you will take the boat to visit the floating village of Choueng Kneas, where you can schools, restaurants, hospitals, ect on the great lake of Tonle Sap. Return to the town and transfer to the airport the flight departure.
Accommodation:
Hotel categories
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Superior Class
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First Class
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Deluxe Class
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Hanoi
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Goden Rice Hotel
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Sunway Hotel
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Sofitel Plaza
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Halong
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Marguetie Cruise
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Bahay Cruise
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Paradise Cruise
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Hue
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Hue Queen Hotel
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Saigon Morin
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Indochine Palace
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Hoian
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Vinh Hung 2
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La Bell Hamy Hotel
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Palm Garden Resort
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Ho Chi Minh
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Asian Ruby Hotel
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Grand Hotel
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Majestic Hotel
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Siem Reap
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Casa Angkor
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Tara Angkor
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Grand Soluxe Angkor
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Trip included
- Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time
- Private transportation (no guide in transfer to Mekong )
- Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
- All transfers with our A/C transport
- Boat cruise as mentioned
- Meals as indicated
- Government tax
- Service charge
- Accommodations
Trip excluded
- International flight ticket
- Visa stamps
- Other meals not mentioned
- Tips & personal expenses
- Laundry
- Other not stated above
- Travel insurance