DAY 1: ARRIVAL (Dinner included)

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival in Hanoi Airport and transfer to your hotel.

In the evening, you will enjoy a water puppet performance before a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI (Breakfast and Lunch included)

The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Also on the tour will be the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with “lovers’ street” (Thanh Nien), the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and one of the city’s museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum.

You will stay overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI — DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE TOUR (Breakfast and Lunch  included)

At 8:30 in the morning, you will be greeted at the hotel. Then, travel the west of Hanoi to do Duong Lam Village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses can be found. We will start a walking tour around the village.

First, pay a visit to an ancient house and have a cup of green tea with a local family of three generations, who witness all history of the village. Secondly, visit Mia Pagoda, built in 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes, among are the famous sculpture such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities.

Next, have a tea time with an old man who take care of Giang Van Minh Worship House to learn about Vietnamese education in the old days. Then, we walk around the village to learn more about the locals’ daily life.

It will be your unique experience as you walk along the tiny ancient alleys, where still preserve many hundred-year-old house are located. Next, getting to the oldest ancient house over 300 years old to take part in a mini cooking class to make local specialty: Che Lam and enjoy lunch with authentic local food in this UNESCO Site.

In the afternoon, then have a bicycle ride about 5 kilometres around this peaceful rural area to discover the daily life and farming works of Vietnamese peasants. We continue riding to see the two king temples of Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen.

Note: If you aren’t able to take a bike ride, we can take a car ride instead.

In the afternoon, we say goodbye to Duong Lam Village and drive back to Hanoi around 4:00 to finish the unforgettable tour in Vietnam.

DAY 4: HANOI — HA LONG BAY ON CRUISE (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Today, you leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay (a World Natural Heritage Site) via the Red River Delta. Upon arrival, you will set out on a junk cruise on the bay while lunch is served. You will pass through the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth.

After lunch, you will take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. In the late afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, you can kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.

Back on board, you can enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a restaurant.

You will stay overnight onboard.

DAY 5: HA LONG BAY — HANOI — HUE (Brunch and Dinner included)

You’ll wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and birds welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay and after breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. You will have a walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Ha Long Bay while cruising back to the dock. Then, transfer to the airport for a flight to Hue.

Upon arrival in Hue, dinner at royal meal.

Check-in the hotel.

DAY 6: HUE — HOI AN (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Breakfast at the hotel. You will embark on a tour of the city, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market.

Lunch at the local restaurant. Then, transfer to Hoian.

Walking tour in Hoi An: Discover the historic town, which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. We will visit the former merchants’ houses, Chinese temple & pagoda, Museum of History, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.

Check-in to the hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7: HOI AN — TRA QUE VILLAGE — HOI AN (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An. The village is famous for its sweet scented and fresh vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people: Cao Lau and Quang noodles. Come here, you will have a chance to discover the art of cultivating and water plants, tasting and doing a cooking class with local dishes.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the Tra Que Village. You will be welcomed and introduced about the history of the village. Take a bicycle ride around the vegetable garden and join with the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing with seaweed from the local lake. Continue doing some next steps such as: raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, picking greens and many more gardening activities. Spend the rest of the morning working the land in honored way, before having a break to prepare lunch with Chef. Your lunch consists of many local delicacies, including “tam huu” or spring roll, and “banh xeo” or the local pancake.

After lunch, we return to Hoi An for a bit of free time.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 8: HOI AN — HO CHI MINH (Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, proceed to Cam Thanh Coconut Village.

During Vietnam War, Cam Thanh was the shelter of the locals and soldiers. Now is more like a cultural experience tour for travelers in which you can learn about the craft and artisan of coconuts. Peace is all you get right after your arrivals here. Cam Thanh offers a tranquil atmosphere with green shades of coconut forest and beautiful rivers. While paddling on the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, you can enjoy the peaceful coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.

Lunch at the local restaurant.

You will then leave Hoi An for Da Nang Airport to take a one hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a city tour of HCMC (Saigon), including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and bustling Ben Thanh Market.

You will stay overnight in HCMC.

DAY 9: CAO DAI TEMPLES & CU CHI TUNNELS (Breakfast and Lunch included)

This morning you will drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh. Cao Dai Holy See Temple is the cathedral of the Cao Daism religion and home of the Divine Eye, the official symbol of this unique religion. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. You will also be able to observe the midday service.

Following lunch, you will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today, the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the U.S.-Vietnam War.

You will stay overnight in HCMC.

DAY 10: MEKONG DELTA EXCURSION (Breakfast and Lunch included)

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers.
You will leave HCMC to lush My Tho, where you will board a private boat to go through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where guests are treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the Mekong, complete with succulent tropical fruits. You also visit the snake farm, Dong Tam that breeds snakes, among other things, snake wine.

Then, you will head back to HCMC for an overnight stay.

DAY 11: HCM — SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (L/D) (Based on DAY TIME FLIGHT)

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap.

Chum Reap Sour! Welcome to Siem Reap, the center of Angkor!

Upon arrival, you will be met by an English Tour Guide at the Siem Reap Airport. Start your first visit to the Royal Residence, Royal Garden, the Copper Statue of Angkorian Warriors, and the nearby of the Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine for pray luck. Then, stop at Wat Bo, the oldest pagoda which contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana). Then, proceed to the hotel for the check-in.

In the evening, enjoy the dinner together with an hourof shopping at Angkor Night Market & stroll along Pub Street.

Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.

DAY 12: SIEM REAP — FULL DAY TOUR IN ANGKOR (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Start the temple excursion by entering the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit Ta Prohm Temple, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with many visitors.

Lunch at the local restaurant.

In afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. It is believed to be built as a temple & mausoleum for the king at the peak of Khmer Empire. Enjoy to visit the temple till sundown.

In the evening, proceed to have dinner together with APSARA Dance Show at the local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.

Visitor Code of Conduct for Temple Visit:
*Dress Code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing the bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places. Respective dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.
*Smoking Cigarettes inside the temple are prohibited.
*The Bakan Tower (Central Tower) of Angkor Wat Temple always closes on the Buddhist Sabath Days; the Buddhist religious days (four days a month). You cannot climb up the tower.

DAY 13: SIEM REAP BANTEAY SREI — ROLUOS GROUP (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend your last day to visit Banteay Srei, meaning “citadel of the women” or, “citadel of beauty”. People speculate that this is due to its miniature scale, the pink colour of the limestone, and the elaborate decorative carvings of many devatas (minor female deities) that grace its walls. Stop at Preah Dak Village for learn about how the sugar palm and palm juice has been made in traditional style.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Roluos Group, the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire.
It has become known as the ‘Roluos Group’ due to its proximity to the modern town of Roluos. Roluos Group contains brick temple of:
– Lolei, & Preah Ko Temple, that named in honor of Shiva’s mount.
– Bakong Temple is a giant pyramid, where its cardinal points marked by giant elephants. It is surrounded by typical Cambodian scenery of rice paddies and sugar palm trees. Enjoy sunset view from Bakong Temple.

Return to the hotel for a refresh, then heading to dinner in the local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.

DAY 14: SIEM REAP — DEPARTURE (Breakfast included)

*From 01-06pax, airport transfer out – No tour guide escort.
*From 07 pax up, tour guide escort for airport transfer out on last day.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Chum Reap Lear! Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for a departure flight back home with a sweet memory.

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