Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- 30 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Nesta Hanoi Hotel, Hotel Reception, 15:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter and narrow lanes named after traditional crafts
- Sample street food including noodles, snacks and stir-fried dishes
- Dinner with tour group (optional)
Landmarks Old Quarter Noi Bai International Airport 
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi visiting One-Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literatures
- Visit Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit master puppeteer's home and meet water puppetry artist from seven-generation family
- Intimate live water puppetry performance
- Learn water puppet control by stepping into water and handling puppets
- Learn how handcrafted water puppets are made
Optional Activities
- Watch puppet show at the theatre (Water Puppets show from US$ 5)
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literatures Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Fresh seafood and regional dishes served on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay), Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise and exploration of Halong Bay with views of limestone islands, caves and grottoes
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee), Brunch
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking in Halong Bay
- Visit Sung Sot caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations
Landmarks Sung Sot Caves 
- Day 5
Hue
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel), Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Learn to make traditional Vietnamese kites at champion kite flier's house
- Kite flying at Citadel grounds and Imperial City
Optional Activities
- Dong Ba Market (US$ 18.00 - US$ 23)
Landmarks Royal Palace Thien Mu Pagoda Citadel - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat cruise downstream to Tien Non Village
- Scenic cycling journey to Thanh Tien Village and Sinh Village (approximately 6km total)
- Visit to local family in Sinh Village for traditional woodblock painting lesson and hands-on experience
- Martial arts demonstration at Kinh Van An school practicing Vietnamese Kinh Van
- Drive through Hai Van Pass with stop at summit for photos and sightseeing
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 7
Hoi An UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Hoi An fish market
- Visit to famous Japanese Bridge
- Wander through traditional wooden houses
- Explore Chinese temples
- Hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
- Gentle river cruise
- Visit to the beach
- Browse famous tailor shops
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Hoi An Fish Market Japanese Bridge, Hoi An - Day 8
Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Coffee (Traditional Vietnamese coffee (brewed coffee served sweet with condensed milk) and Banh Mi (Vietnamese take on French baguette with traditional and exotic ingredients) at local stall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel), Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Danang passing the Marble Mountains
- Cyclo tour through District 3
- Walking tour through local markets and narrow alleys
- Traditional Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi at local stall
- Visit secret weapons bunker (Viet Cong Team 5 base from TET Offensive 1968)
Landmarks Marble Mountains District 3 (Old Saigon) Secret Weapons Bunker 
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Homecooked meal at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay), Guesthouse (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat trip to cycle ride start point
- Cycling around Cai Thia village (approximately 10-12 kilometres/6-7 miles)
- Visit Mrs Nam's home to learn traditional rice paper making
- Visit Mr and Mrs Chin's home for refreshments
- Vietnamese cooking lesson at homestay
- Homecooked meal at homestay
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 11
Mekong Delta to Chau Doc
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chau Pho Hotel), Hotel (Chau Pho Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning cruise on Mekong Delta with views of floating markets
- Visit to local pottery factory
- Boat trip in Tra Su Cajeput Forest
Landmarks Tra Su Cajeput Forest 
- Day 12
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HM Grand Central Hotel), Hotel (La Rose Suites (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat journey up Tien River to Phnom Penh
- Visit National Museum of Arts
- Visit Royal Palace
- Participate in monk blessing ceremony at Royal Palace
- Tuk-tuk tour through Phsar Thmey (central market)
- Walking tour through bustling market
- Sample Cambodian seasonal tropical fruits (mango, rambutan, durian)
Landmarks Tien River National Museum of Arts Royal Palace Phsar Thmey 
- Day 13
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel), Hotel (HARI Residence & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Siem Reap with stops along the way
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit APOPO Visitor Centre to learn about HeroRATs mine detection work
- Visit Roluos group of temples (Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei temples)
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake APOPO Visitor Centre Preah Ko Bakong Lolei - Day 14
Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel), Hotel (HARI Residence & Spa (or similar))
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
Departure from Siem Reap
- End point
- Tapul Village, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Bakheng Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia (MotherHome Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Luggage storage at hotel (if departing later in the day)
