Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- 30 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Nesta Hanoi Hotel, Hotel Reception, 15:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter and narrow lanes named after traditional crafts
- Sample street food including steaming noodles, snacks and stir-fried delights
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi
- Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literatures
- Visit Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit master puppeteer's home
- Meet water puppetry artist
- Intimate live water puppetry performance
- Hands-on water puppet experience
- Learn about handcrafted puppet-making
Optional Activities
- Water Puppets show (US$ 5)
- Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House (US$ 1)
- Museums (US$ 1)
- Waterpark (US$ 15)
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literatures Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served shortly after embarking on junk boat), Dinner (Fresh seafood and regional dishes served on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Overnight cruise on traditional junk boat
- Exploration of Halong Bay's islands, caves and grottoes
- Afternoon leisure time
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee before disembarking), Brunch (Served onboard during continued bay cruise)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking and visit to Sung Sot caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Continuation of cruise in Halong Bay
- Coach transfer from Tuan Chau pier back to Hanoi
- Soft sleeper compartments on Reunification Express train to Hue
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing (6:30am)
- Day-use hotel room in Hanoi to freshen up before train departure
Landmarks Sung Sot Caves - Day 5
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Learn traditional Vietnamese kite making at national champion kite flier's house
- Kite flying at Citadel grounds (Imperial City)
Optional Activities
- Dong Ba Market (US$ 18.00 - US$ 23)
Landmarks Royal Palace Thien Mu Pagoda Citadel (Imperial City) - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Tien Non Village
- Leisurely cycling journey through village lanes and rice fields to Thanh Tien Village and Sinh Village (approximately 6km)
- Visit to local family practicing traditional woodblock painting with hands-on experience
- Bus transfer to Kinh Van An
- Martial arts demonstration at Kinh Van An school
- Scenic drive across Hai Van Pass to Hoi An with stop for photos
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Hoi An's fish market
- Visit to Japanese Bridge
- Explore traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples
- Bicycle hire to explore surrounding countryside
- Gentle river cruise
- Beach visit
- Visit to famous tailor shops
Landmarks Japanese Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi (Vietnamese take on French baguette with traditional and exotic ingredients) at local stall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Danang
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Cyclo ride through District 3
- Walking exploration of narrow streets, local markets and neighborhoods
- Stop at local stall for traditional Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi
- Visit to secret weapons bunker with exploration of decommissioned weapons, photographs and memorabilia
Landmarks Marble Mountains - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard cruise boat), Dinner (Homecooked meal at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Mekong Delta
- Boat to cycle ride start point
- Cycling approximately 10-12 kilometres (6-7 miles) along Cai Thia village paths
- Visit to Mrs Nam's home to learn traditional rice paper making
- Visit to Mr and Mrs Chin's home for refreshments including Banh Tieu
- Boat cruise to homestay
- Sampan transfer to homestay
- Vietnamese cooking lesson
- Homecooked dinner
- Day 11
Mekong Delta - Chau Doc
Mekong Delta - Chau Doc- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Chau Pho Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Mekong Delta
- Visit local pottery factory
- Boat trip in Tra Su Cajeput Forest
- Drive through Tra Su wetlands
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tra Su Cajeput Forest - Day 12
Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh
Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tropical fruit tasting including mango, mangosteen, rambutan, longan, and durian when in season at Central Market)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Rose Suites)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Chau Doc jetty
- River boat to Phnom Penh
- Hotel transfer
- Walking visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Silver Pagoda
- Walking to Botum Pagoda
- Private monk blessing ceremony with red blessing thread
- Tuk-tuk ride to Central Market
- Guided walk through Central Market (Phsar Thmey) with tropical fruit tasting
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Botum Pagoda Central Market (Phsar Thmey) - Day 13
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HARI Residence & Spa)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Stop at Skun Spider Village with exploration of local market
- Visit to Tonle Sap Lake
- Guided boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake viewing stilted houses, floating schools and daily life
- Visit to APOPO Visitor Centre learning about trained HeroRATs detecting landmines
Optional Activities
- Evening performance by Phare Cambodian Circus featuring theatre, acrobatics, dance and live music
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake - Day 14
Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HARI Residence & Spa)
Included Activities
- Travel by local tuk-tuk
- Visit to Angkor Thom
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
- Visit to Angkor Wat
Landmarks Angkor Thom Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 15
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- End point
- Tapul Village, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Bakheng Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia (MotherHome Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
