Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi - City Tour

Arrival Hanoi airport, warm welcomed by Indonesian speaking guide and driver then transfer to Hanoi downtown. The driving distance time is approximately 40 minutes. In the afternoon, transfer to the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Monday) which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam before departure for the visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Then, enjoy a one-hour rickshaw tour of the capital and spend some time wandering in the old quarter and its antique shops. Then visit Ngoc Son Temple beautifully situated on Hoan Kiem Lake, and which is reached by a charming wooden bridge. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Onboard cruise in Ha Long Bay

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel by the guide and shuttle bus from the cruise and transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board. Overnight on cruises in Ha Long Bay.

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh

In the morning, refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Have tea and coffee onboard and continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Normally, check out at 09:30, have a buffet brunch while cruising back to shore. Disembark at 11:00 AM to transfer to Hanoi airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up by English speaking guide and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast at hotel, meet your guide and transfer about 75 km North-west of downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Return to the city at noon time for a lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, tour in the city starting with Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built over 130 years ago by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles and stained-glass windows from Chartres. Next, visit Sai Gon Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven. It’s filled with smoky incense and fantastic carved figurines and still buzzing with worshipers, many lounging in the front gardens. Last, stop for shopping at the French-built Ben Thanh Market which dates back to 1870 and whose main entrance clock tower has become a city’s symbol. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for the flight to Siem reap. Arrive & check in at hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6: Siem Reap - Sightseeing

Morning visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants andTerrace of the Leper King. Afternoon, visit Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Change the body), East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7: Siem Reap - Sightseeing - Departure

Morning visit Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecole where visitors can observe students learning traditional carving and finishing techniques and shopping at Siem Reap Market. Afternoon free at leisure until transfer for departure flight.

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Important Notes

• Rates are subject to change without prior notice
• Rooms/Seats are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Kindly note that the drivers are not guides
• International hotel check in is 1400hrs and checkout would be 1000hrs