HANOI ARRIVAL 

• Welcome to Vietnam,  arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our tour guide and transferred to hotel.

HANOI - HALONG ( B, L, D)

Visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi.To visit to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam's first university, and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay. Spend 3.5 hours on driving to Halong via the scenic countryside. En route we make stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village to stretch our legs and admire the craftsmen at work. Overnight  in Ha Long. 

Ha Long - Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Embark a traditional boat for a five hour trip around Halong Bay. The exciting cruise provides us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands, which rise amazingly from the clear and emerald water. These limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.

We round off our excursion with a seafood lunch served on board

After 5 hours cruising to visit Halong bay, we return to Ha Noi

 Overnight in Ha Noi.

HANOI - DA NANG CITY - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN ( B, L, D)

Departure Hanoi city to Noi Bai aiport early for flight to Danang.

Danang arrival you are greeted by our guide and driven to Danang center to visit the famous Cham Museum. This gleaming mansion contains the largest collection of Cham treasures in Vietnam.

Visit the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements.

Leaving Danang city to Hanoi ( 40km away) , this charming town was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in Hoi An, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market. We include these sites in a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

Hoi An - Hue (Meals: Breakfast)

Leaving Hoi An we make our way northwards to Hue. The winding roads begin as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. Here we make stop to admire the stunning view north to Lang Co village and south to Danang City.

On arriving at Lang Co, we have a pleasant break by the beach before we head towards Hue.

Hue imperifal city - This small and quiet town was once Vietnam’s feudal capital from 1802 to 1945. We visit the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City.

Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda & Tu Duc tomb

 Overnight in Hue.

Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (Meals: Breakfast)

Leaving Hue city for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel.

An afternoon will acquaints us with some major sights of Ho Chi Minh. We drive past many lively streets on our way to the Reunification Palace.

Visiting Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War remnant exhibit.

The final stop is Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! 

Overnight  in Ho Chi Minh. 

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Today,  we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam.

Arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting river trip will pass by the lush green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries.

The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots.

We drive back to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off en route to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Saigon's Chinatown, locally named Cho Lon. This bustling area is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. 

Overnight  in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap (Meals: Breakfast)

The exciting combo journey continues to Siem Reap via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. 

Arrival at Siem Riep Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The tranquil Siem Reap Town is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. Upon leaving Siem Reap Town we set off on a short drive to the archeological area and spend our time to visit the most striking structures. They are the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap - Angkor Temples. (Meals: Breakfast)

Today we continue exploring the Angkor Complex with the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of this structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We also visit some nearby temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. They almost belong to the small circuit according to the archaeologists division.

Leaving this area, to discover various famous temples of the grand circuit such as Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup.

We round off our exciting day with a walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill to admire the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

Siem Reap - Departure (Meals: Breakfast)

 We visit the famous Tonle Sap Lake on a boat trip out. This shallow lake boasts one of the largest natural fresh water bodies in Southeast Asia. The traditional boat navigates along a small river towards the gigantesque lake, giving us a chance to explore floating village, local life style close up, friendly children in small boats and fishermen pulling in morning catch. This excursion is all depending on your departure time. 

Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure to the next destination or flight back home.

INCLUDES :

• Hotel accommodation
• Meals as listed on itinerary
• Sightseeing with admissions as specified
• Private air-conditioned transfer or shuttle bus
• English-speaking tour guide
• Boat trip in Vietnam and Laos
• Domestic flight ticket
• All services mentioned in the detailed itinerary

What's excluded in this trip

• International flight fly in and out Vietnam
• Fuel Surcharges & Airport Taxes
• Travel insurance
• Excess baggage fees levied by airlines
• VISA application Fee
• Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides
• Any personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, drinks, mini bar, etc.