Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- 22 Quán Thánh, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Anise Hotel Hanoi, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi)
Optional Activities
- Walk around the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake
- Dinner (if arriving early)
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Noi Bai International Airport - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hanoi main sights including One-Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace
- Self-guided exploration of Old Quarter with map and instructions from tour leader
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's Teak Stilt House Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese and international cuisine aboard the boat with panoramic views of limestone karsts and emerald waters), Dinner (Dinner aboard on the sundeck (weather dependent))
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Ambassador Signature Cruise)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch aboard featuring Vietnamese and international cuisine
- Visit to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island
- Dinner aboard on the sundeck
Optional Activities
- Relax at the Piano Lounge
- Visit the spa
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Viet Hai Village Cat Ba Island - Day 4
Lan Ha Bay to Danang
Lan Ha Bay to Danang- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast before disembarking around 10:30)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Hanoi to Danang)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi practice on deck (optional)
- Explore Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boat
- Late breakfast before disembarking
- Day room access in Hanoi
- Overnight train journey on Reunification Express to Danang
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi on the deck
Landmarks Dark and Bright Cave - Day 5
Danang to Hoi An
Danang to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Danang to Hoi An
- Walking tour of Hoi An including Japanese Bridge, Chinese temples, and meeting halls
Landmarks Japanese Bridge Hoi An Old Town - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to My Son Cham temple complex (full day)
- Vietnamese cookery course with lunch
- Rowing in a Vietnamese basket boat
Landmarks My Son - Day 7
Hoi An to Mekong Delta
Hoi An to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked Vietnamese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay)
Included Activities
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Boat cruise in Mekong Delta to Mrs. Nam's home for rice paper making demonstration
- Walking tour (up to 4 kilometers)
- Visit to Mr. and Mrs. Chin's home for refreshments including Banh Tieu
- Visit to local artisan workshops
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Home-cooked dinner
Optional Activities
- Traditional dancing and singing (host dependent)
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 8
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to local library
- Boat ride to local pottery factory
- Watch pottery making demonstration
- Pottery making activity
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Saigon
- Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit to General Post Office
- Visit to French Colonial hotels including The Continental Hotel
- Visit to Independence Palace (Reunification Hall)
- Visit to War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office The Continental Hotel Independence Palace War Remnants Museum - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Rose Suites)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Optional tunnel crawl experience
Optional Activities
- Crawl through adapted tunnel section
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Rose Suites)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with local guide
- Visit to National Museum
- Visit to Royal Palace Silver Pagoda
- Visit to Wat Phnom temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit to Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Half-day culinary experience at Banana Cooking Class
Landmarks National Museum Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek - Day 12
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HARI Residence & Spa)
Included Activities
- Stop at Spider Village
- Charter boat cruise through floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
- View of floating houses and riverside markets
Landmarks Spider Village Tonle Sap Lake - Day 13
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HARI Residence & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rolous group temples
- Visit to Banteay Srei temple
- Visit to East Mebon temple
- Visit to Pre Rup temple for sunset
Landmarks Angkor Rolous Group Banteay Srei East Mebon Pre Rup - Day 14
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HARI Residence & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit to temples of King Jayavarman VII
- Visit to Angkor Thom fortified city
- Visit to The Bayon temple
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
- Visit to Angkor Wat for sunset
Landmarks Angkor Thom The Bayon Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 15
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- End point
- Phum Wat Bo, Sala Kamreuok, 0017 Street 20, Cambodia (Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse the old market for last-minute bargains
- Visit the APOPO Museum
Landmarks APOPO Museum
