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Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to City Central. Normally, the check-in time is 14:00.
We’ll start to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior), Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, President Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Then, there is the picturesque West Lake and its sixth-century Tran Quoc Pagoda, the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with a history line of more than 1,500 years. A next stop is the remarkable Temple of Literature, well-known as Vietnam’s first university. The Temple was built in 1070 as a school for the royal family’s members, descendants of governors, and normal civilians who were intelligent. Nowadays, the Temple of Literature is considered a historical attraction as well as a symbol of the Vietnamese’ fondness for learning. Lunch at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, we will have a short walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of restored sword) with a visit to Ngoc Son Temple, Grand Theatre, and Saint Joseph Cathedral, passing the ancient Indochina bank.
Late in the afternoon: Enjoy the Water Puppet Show, a traditional Vietnamese water performing art in which Vietnamese folk tales, history, and local lives are introduced via colorful puppets. Cycling tour around the old quarter of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel. We depart to Lao Cai (245km). It takes about 5 hours to travel the new highway to Lao Cai. You have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery of the region along the way. Arrive in Sapa, check in the hotel & relax. Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware, and handicrafts and to buy provisions. Take souvenir photos at Sapa Stone Church, Sapa Lake, etc.
After dinner (at your own expense), discover the charm of Sapa by night and enjoy grilled corn and grilled egg over the mountain’s weathered charcoal fire. Especially on Saturday night you can attend sessions of Sapa Market – a traditional culture of ethnic Mong, Dao. Overnight in Sapa.
Wake up and enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, trek to visit Lao Chai – Ta Van village, exploring the local ethnic minorities’ life, and admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Return to Sapa town and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Free time at your leisure, then overnight in Sapa.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at your leisure, will have lunch and return to Hanoi in the late evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel.
11.30: Arrive at La Regina Royal waiting lounge – Bai Chay- Ha Long, enjoy welcome drink and express check-in before boarding.
12.30: Check in aboard with a Welcome drink from a crew member while the manager introduces the safety briefing and the boat cruising forward to the Halong bay.
13.00: Let your vacation start with a delicious lunch set menu in the restaurant.
15.00: Your first excursion is a visit to Luon Cave. This is considered as one of the most ideal places in Halong for kayaking or rowing boats. After that, you can visit Titov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the Bay.
17.00: Come back to the cruise for relaxing.
19.00: Enjoy our special dinner in the restaurant
After dinner, it’s your choice to go squid fishing, go to the spa, do karaoke, or relax.
06.00: Greet the new day on the sundeck with taichi.
06.30: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07.30: After breakfast, your next excursion is a visit to the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay.
09.00: Check out of the cabin. Vietnamese cuisine buffet is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
11.00: Disembark at the harbor.
Then, drive directly to the airport for a flight to Hue.
* Cruise itineraries are subject to change due to the conditions of the weather, tide level, or sea currents.
Meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hue.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will take a boat on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Hue. We continue to visit the Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty (including the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City). Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the tomb of King Tu Duc (built from 1864-1867), which is considered one of the most beautiful, picturesque and largest works of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs. Continue driving to the Conical Hat Village, we’ll spend about 20 minutes visiting and seeing local people make conical hats. Return to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy traditional music in Hue on the boat. Overnight in Hue.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty, red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Upon arrival in Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum, continue to pass Marble Mountain and Non-Nuoc beach, and then drive to Hoi An. Lunch at a local restaurant. 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, the Chinese Temple & Pagoda, the Museum of History, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful market. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
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 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 watering plants, tasting and doing a cooking class with local dishes.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to Tra Que village. You will be welcomed and introduced to the history of the village. Take a bicycle ride around the vegetable garden and join 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 an honored way before having a break to prepare lunch with Chef. Your lunch consists of many local delicacies including” tam huu” spring roll, ‘banh xeo’ or local pancake.
After lunch, we will return to Hoi An for a bit of free time. Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh (the former Saigon, also known as the “Pearl of Indochina”).
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Cu Chi tunnels tour. This journey out of the city center to the Cu Chi region will allow you to visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defense against the French and later expanded during the American war. It was from here that the North Vietnamese waged their guerrilla warfare, and you will marvel at their ingenuity and resilience. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas, and meeting rooms. The more adventurous may explore the deeper second- and even third-level tunnels. For those preferring to remain above ground, there is ample opportunity to view excavated areas from above. Your guide will advise you of the length and level of difficulty of each tunnel before entering – some are easily accessed by stairs. After that, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and do some sightseeing at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office (built between 1877 and 1883, an excellent example of classic French colonial architecture) and the Reunification Palace (former President palace). In the afternoon, you will visit the War Remnants Museum. Enjoy the dinner with traditional music on the boat along the Saigon River. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for My Tho (2 hours). On the way, we stopped to visit the Cao Daism Temple. Arrive in My Tho and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest in Southern Vietnam. Known as the largest pagoda and the most special architecture in the Mekong Delta. Its architecture was influenced by Vietnamese culture and Khmer culture as well as European architecture.
After that, we’ll get on a motorboat. Take a leisurely boat ride in the Tien River to enjoy fresh air to see the peaceful life of the local people, passing the stilt house, the floating fishing farm, and the four Islands (Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn)
After passing Rach Mieu bridge, we disembark at Thoi Son Islet, which is located on Phoenix Island. Take a leisurely walk on the village paths, visit local people’s homes and orchard gardens, and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern folk music.
Then, visit a honeybee farm and taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is good for your health.
Take a hand-rowed sampan through the creeks for sightseeing the natural water coconut trees, a symbol in the Delta areas.
Return to the motorboat, then cruise to Ben Tre Province and visit a coconut candy workshop to learn how to make delicious candies by hand. The highlight of the trip is taking a sightseeing tour through the peaceful villages by horse cart.
Lunch in the garden with specialties (dried Ear Elephant fish). Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport for the flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival, you will be met by an English Tour Guide at the Siem Reap airport.
Start your first visit to 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 unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana).
Then proceed to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy dinner together with 01-hour shopping at Angkor Night Market & stroll along Pub Street. Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start the temple excursion by entering the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel at the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace, and the terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit the 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 will be served at a local restaurant. (by own)
In the afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. It is believed to have been built as a temple & mausoleum for the King at the peak of the Khmer empire. Enjoy visiting the temple till sundown.
In the evening, we proceed to have dinner together with an APSARA Dance Show at a 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 bare shoulders are prohibited in scary places. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.
– Smoking Cigarettes inside the temple is prohibited.
– The Bakan Tower (Central Tower) of Angkor Wat Temple always closes on Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
You cannot climb up the tower.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Spend your last day visiting Banteay Srey, meaning “citadel of the women” or “citadel of beauty”. People speculate that this is due to its miniature scale, the pink color of the limestone, and the elaborate decorative carvings of many devatas (minor female deities) that grace its walls. Stop at Preah Dak Village to learn about how sugar palm and palm juice are made in traditional style. Have lunch at a 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 the brick temple of:
– Lolei, & Preah Ko Temple that named in honor of Shiva’s mount.
– Bakong temple is a giant pyramid, its cardinal points marked by giant elephants. It is surrounded by typical Cambodian scenery of rice paddies and sugar palm trees. Enjoy the sunset view from Bakong Temple.
Return to the hotel for refresh then heading to dinner in local restaurant. (by own)
Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.
**From 01-06pax, airport transfer out – No tour guide escort.
**From 07pax 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 the departure flight with sweet memory.
