Itinerary
Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - HALF CITY WALKING & CYCLO TOUR (D)
Stop At: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam!
Upon arrival flight, the driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel.
Our tour guide will pick you at your hotel in the Old Quarter and then we get a cylco to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life to visit Ngoc Son temple and the Huc bridge. And then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hano's French Quarter, this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. A stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity. Finally we will take a walk on the streets of the old quarter and enjoy the Vietnamese traditional food: Beef noodles.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00
Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Dinner
Accommodation included: Adamas Hotel (3*)/ Flower Garden Hotel (4*)/ Melia Hanoi (5*)
Day 2: HANOI - TAM COC - HOA LU - HANOI (B/L/-)
Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name Halong-bay-on-land. Back to your hotel in Hanoi later on for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Adamas Hotel (3*)/ Flower Garden Hotel (4*)/ Melia Hanoi (5*)
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
From Hanoi, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, well take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this Descending-dragon bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.
Please note: The program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: Phoenix Cruise (3*)/ Gray Line Cruise (4*)/ Pelican Cruise (5*)
Day 4: HALONG - HANOI - SAIGON (B/Br/-)
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi, then youll transfer to the airport for a flight to Saigon. Welcome at the airport then transfer to hotel for checking-in. Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch: Brunch
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3*)/ Ramana Saigon Hotel (4*)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5*)
Day 5: SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS - SAIGON (B/-/-)
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon.
Afternoon, we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the citys major landmarks. Have a walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside). From here, walking to Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbol of Saigon to experience the daily life of the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods there. Dinner at local restaurants at your own arrangement. Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3*)/ Ramana Saigon Hotel (4*)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5*)
Day 6: SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA SMALL GROUP TOUR - SAIGON (B/L/-)
Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper, Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 island in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. After that enjoy the horse-cart trip throught the tranquil road of the village. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River with the Elephant Ear fish.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3*)/ Ramana Saigon Hotel (4*)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5*)
Day 7: SAIGON - SIEM REAP - APSARA SHOW WITH BUFFET DINNER(B/-/D)
Pass By: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast at the hotel, youll transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a midday flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival, welcome by tour guide in Siem Reap, transfer to hotel for checking-in, free at your own arrangement until evening time for Apsara traditional show including buffet dinner. For a comparatively small town, Siem Reap offers an amazing range of dining venues and cuisines from Asia and the West. The emphasis is, of course, on Khmer/Cambodian food with the classic Amok Cambodian curry and Khmer BBQ being some of the most popular dishes. Dinging with Apsara traditional performance most famous which all travelers have to try one time per their stay in Siem Reap.
Please note: Transfer to apsara show by tuk tuk.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodation included: Kouprey Hotel (3*)/ Somadevi Angkor Hotel (4*)/ Angkor Miracle Hotel (5*)
Day 8: SIEM REAP - FULL DAY ANGKOR (B/L/-)
Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
In the morning, we start with going to Angkor Thom city, founded in 12th century by king Jayavarman VII and remained the capital until 17th century. At this city, you will visit the most well-preserved gate amongst all the fives, then continue to the peaceful smiling faced tower temple of Bayon where you can imagine how amazing would it be for the first explorer who was there when there was no one but trees with umbrella-like branches and other types of creeping vegetation. Then it will be time for you to stroll around the tourist-wish-to-see jungle temple, socalled Ta Prhom, overgrown by huge tree monsters with snake-like roots, which is featured in Tomb Raider movie. After having shot hundreds of photographs, we will head to the active pilgrimage site of Angkor Wat, the biggest Hindu temple in the world to enjoy with the longest lively carving wall of more than 2000 meters long by 2 meters high, excluding relief on ceiling and on hundreds of roof supporting pillars. After completed the tour around all the most visited temples in Angkor area, you still have time to admire whole view of Angkorwat temple, rice paddy, north east highland and active reservoir of West Baray and to get fresh air on the summit of Phnom Bakeng hill till sun set. Enjoy your time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market (at your own arrangement). Overnight in Siem Reap.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Kouprey Hotel (3*)/ Somadevi Angkor Hotel (4*)/ Angkor Miracle Hotel (5*)
Day 9: SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Stop At: Kampong Phluk Floating village, 812, Kampong Phluk, Cambodia
At your leisure in Siem Reap.
You could spend your time to discover Siem Reap yourself with some ideas of things to do: half day Floating Village Kampong Phhluk, Bird Sanctuary Preak Toal or dinner sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Kouprey Hotel (3*)/ Somadevi Angkor Hotel (4*)/ Angkor Miracle Hotel (5*)
Day 10: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Pass By: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast at hotel, free leisure on own arrangement.
At the apointed time, our local driver shall pick you up from hotel to airport for departure flight. End of services.
Please note: Standard check out time is around 12.00.
Meals included:
Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.