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• Departure: All
• Category: Vietnam & Cambodia Tours
• Theme: Interact with local, Cultural, History
• Suitable: Seniors, Couples
• Type: Private tour, Join in tour

Why youll love this trip?

• Explore attractive places and hidden alleys in every corner of Hanoi Old Quarter as well as Hoi An Ancient Town
• Visit natural landscapes in Halong Bay with an overnight luxury cruise
• Learn about Vietnams rich history, from the days of Hues Imperial Emperors to French Indochina and on to the memorable Cu Chi Tunnels
• Discover the highlighted Angkor temples and scenic Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap

Day by Day itineraries

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our tour guide will pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to the city's center for hotel check-in at around 14:00. (If you want an early check-in, there will be a surcharge.) The rest of the day is your leisure time.

If you want to explore the distinctive cuisine in the city right on the first day, you can consider these optional tours:

NOTE: Both international and domestic terminals might be full during the day; if you cannot find our representatives, please be present at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal gate) and contact us.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Half-day City Tour

Depending on availability, you can choose the morning or the afternoon to start your half-day city tour by jeep. The itinerary might bring you to these famous attractions:

• The Temple of Literature, which was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It is the elite, mandarins, and nobles studied.
• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to see the illustrious founding father of modern Vietnam lying in peace. This well-known site also has a unique pagoda in Vietnam, One Pillar Pagoda, which has a distinctive style that resembles a lotus blossoming from water.
• Finish the tour with a trip to the West Lake, the biggest freshwater lake of the capital, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi.

Have lunch or dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Luxury Cruise

Morning

Have breakfast at the hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning before being driven to the well-known Halong Bay in northern Vietnam.

On the cruise, check-in time is from 11:30 to 12:00. You will be greeted by the friendly crew staff with a refreshing welcome drink and enjoy a mouthwatering seafood lunch prepared by skilled chefs while gazing out at hundreds of odd limestone islands and the lovely emerald lake.

Afternoon and Evening

After lunch, you and your partner should sign up for the most interesting activities on the cruise, like kayaking, swimming, or being on tour across the beautiful beach.

Go back to your ship so you may eat dinner and rest. In addition to having a fantastic time on the trip, you may participate in activities like squid fishing, playing cards, and watching movies.

NOTE:

• Our tour guide will not escort you on the cruises, but there are crew members who are fluent in English for support.
• You should check the cruises itinerary to know the available activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang - Hoi An

Your second day in Halong will start out fresh if you take a Tai Chi class before breakfast. (This activity may change on particular trips; ask our sales consultant for further information.)

Once there, you may explore one of the most stunning caves, such as Trung Trang Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Dark & Bright Cave, etc., which is the last destination on the agenda.

On the way to the cruise's return to the main port, breakfast is served in the restaurant, so check out and head there. Disembark and catch a shuttle back to Hanoi around 11:30.

Upon disembarkation, our driver will wait for your to transport you to Hanoi for the short flight to Da Nang. After then, you will be driven to Hoi An.

Check-in hotel and overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An Half-day City Tour

You should spend part of the day exploring Hoi An to understand the historic neighborhoods, passing by numerous old homes, or taking in the everyday activities of the locals. The must-visit places can be named as:

• The Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese, a beautiful building and a priceless religious artifact.
• The Japanese Covered Bridge, a unique architectural structure that has evolved into the historical representation of Hoi An.
• While passing by a handicraft shop where you can observe the making of several renowned souvenirs in town, remember to cool up with a refreshing glass of a traditional herbal drink.

NOTE: Depending on your preference, you can pick a departure time between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning or 13:00 and 13:30 in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue - Road transfer

This morning, you will get picked up at the hotel, then be transferred to Hue via Cloudy Pass by shuttle bus or private car. Spend the night in a hotel in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 7: Hue Half-day City Tour

The second day in Hue should be spent to discover this ancient city.

Lets start with a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, a famous Buddhism attraction located at the bank of the enchanting but peaceful Perfume River. Then pay a visit to the Imperial Citadel and the King's Palace.

The last stop will be Dong Ba Market, the most prominent traditional trading place in Hue City and the adjacent provinces. You might have the chance to understand the daily business of local sellers as well as purchase some interesting souvenirs while walking through many kiosks.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 8: Hue - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the night in this vibrant city.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 9: Luxury Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat (Join-in Tour)

Around 7:30, our guide will meet you at the hotel and drive to the speedboat at Tan Cang Pier. Lets begin a Cu Chi tunnels tour by speedboat this morning.

On a deluxe speedboat, we will have a breakfast of pastries or sandwiches, fresh tropical fruits, and mineral water. You can take in the rustic forest landscape along the river's edge as the tour guide on board discusses the Cu Chi Tunnels' significance and history.

Arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels, the vital "secret city" that served as a hiding spot, communication, and supply route, and housing for the Vietnamese during the war. You are given the chance to join many appealing activities:

• For a thorough examination of the history of the tunnels and the Vietnam War, watch the documentary.
• Explore the forest on foot to see the traps, covert entrances, bunkers, and underground hiding places.
• Tour the underground tunnel network, including habitations, kitchens, storage lockers, armories, medical facilities, and command posts.
• Enjoy some downtime while sipping green tea and sampling the indigenous cassava root, which provided the Vietnamese soldiers with years of sustenance.
• Check out the shooting range to test firing some of the wartime weaponry.
• Learn how traditional rice paper and rice wine are made.

Unwind and have lunch at Tan Cang Resort before returning to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel by car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10: Mekong Delta - Cai Be - Tan Phong Island - Vinh Long

This morning you will boat along the Cai Be River to have the best experiences and typical specialties in local traditional craft villages. You can taste rice paper, candy, or dried longan in the family factories.

Then, it might take 5 minutes to go along the village road to where people have developed beekeeping, and you can drink honey tea while visiting many fruit gardens. Visitors will be introduced to how to keep bees for honey and enjoy honey tea.

After that, you continue on the boat to get upstream, crossing the windy Tien River. Visitors will come to Tan Phong Island, with many delicious fruit gardens. Boat rowing takes about 20 minutes to the small canal, and walking in about 10 minutes to get to the fruit garden.

You will have lunch at the garden-atmosphere restaurant and depart at the Vinh Long Wharf. On the way back, you can see My Thuan Suspension Bridge crossing the Tien River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Day 11: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market

Morning

This morning, you will be cruising to the floating market in Can Tho, where you can feel amazed by the vibrant atmosphere and vendors' boats filled with local products. This can truly be a unique and unforgettable experience.

After that, travelers can taste seasonal fruits right from the orchard, and might even get the chance to meet some friendly locals while you're at it.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the night in the hotel.

NOTE: Be noted that the itinerary may be subject to change. Please contact our sales consultant for an updated itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 12: Flight to Siem Reap - Deluxe Dinner with Apsara Show

Morning

This morning, you will take a flight to Siem Reap, meet our guide at Borei Seang Nam station, and transfer to check-in at the hotel for a short rest.

Evening

Being pick-up at your accommodation by tuk-tuk, you and your partner will have a deluxe dinner while enjoying an Apsara show, authentic folk art from Cambodia.

Feast on a selection of Khmer food from the buffet dinner during the show, you can sample typical dishes, such as a classic Amok Cambodian curry and Khmer BBQ. International dishes are also available.

And explore the myths of Hinduism and Buddhism that portray Apsaras as lovely feminine beings sent from heaven to charm with their subtle but enchanting dancing movements. The hand motions, each of which denotes a particular meaning, are an important aspect of the dance.

Return to your accommodation by tuk-tuk at the end of an amazing night.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 13: Explore Angkor Wat full day

Morning

Around 8:00, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the Angkor temple complex.

First, lets come to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom. You can admire the South Gate, which features enormous statues showing the churning of an ocean of milk, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, etc.

The most special attractions here are Ta Prohm, having 54 towers adorned with more than 200 smiling Avolokitesvara faces, and Bayon Temple, a stunning forest temple that has remained mostly unexplored since it was found and still exudes a lot of mystique.

Afternoon

This afternoon, spend time in Angkor Wat, the most well-known of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The 81-hectare temple complex is equivalent in scale to Beijing's Imperial Palace. The five towers of Angkor Wat stand in for the five summits of Meru; the encircling moat depicts the ocean beyond; and the enclosing wall, the mountains at the frontier of the earth.

After your tour, you'll be transferred back to your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 14: Floating Village Half Day

Morning

You will be picked up by our tour guide and vehicle from your hotel in Siem Reap, and proceed 55 kilometers southeast to Kompong Khleang, one of the biggest and least-visited towns on the Tonle Sap Lake.

Here, we will tour the town's streets (during the dry season) or waterways (during the rainy season). As water laps the verandas during the rainy season, the homes appear to be floating. However, during the dry season, towering stilts are visible, making the homes appear like wooden skyscrapers.

Then, we will examine the wall murals in one of the pagodas constructed on the site of an old temple. In order to have a better understanding of rural life, we can also make a stop to see a residence there.

We take a boat into the vast lake's open water to see a small floating community and learn more about this amazing natural flood barrier.

You will then return to your accommodation in Siem Reap and have the time on your own for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 15: Siem Reap Departure

After breakfast, you are free until being transferred to Siem Reap International Airport for boarding to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA