Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure to Hanoi
Departure to Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hanoi's traditional food tasting at a local restaurant
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Quan Thanh Temple
- Explore the narrow streets of the old town
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Quan Thanh Temple - Day 3
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex tour (mausoleum, Presidential Palace, historic Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda)
- Temple of Literature visit
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Jade Mountain Temple (Ngoc Son Temple)
- Rickshaw ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Water Puppet Theatre performance
Optional Activities
- Egg coffee at Pho Co Café with views of Hoan Kiem Lake (approximately 3-4 EUR per person)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Jade Mountain Temple (Ngoc Son Temple) Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch on the cruise), Dinner (Seafood dinner on the cruise)
Included Activities
- Junk cruise in Halong Bay
- Exploration of limestone islands and bay scenery
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Angkor Archaeological Complex
Angkor Archaeological Complex- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat temple tour
- Angkor Thom ancient city exploration
- Ta Prohm temple visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant (own account)
- Balloon ride over Angkor temple landscapes - Standard: 23 EUR per person (approximately 10-15 minutes)
- Balloon ride over Angkor temple landscapes - Premium: 115 EUR per person (approximately 30-45 minutes, December to March only)
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom South Gate of Angkor Thom Ta Prohm Temple Pub Street, Siem Reap - Day 6
Saigon
Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Post Office
- Reunification Palace
- Ngoc Hoang Pagoda
- Visit to an authentic Vietnamese market
Optional Activities
- Dinner on the Indochina Junk Cruise (first-class buffet with entertainment program along the Mekong River)
- "Dark City Tour" by Vespa (approximately 4 hours, English guided) - part night walk, part Vespa tour including drinks and meals at Vietnamese restaurants and cookshops
Landmarks Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Reunification Palace Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - Day 7
Banteay Srey & Local Village Experience
Banteay Srey & Local Village Experience- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Banteay Srey temple visit
- Local village tour and community interaction
- Monk blessing (water blessing) at local pagoda
- Seasonal fruits and fresh coconut juice at homestay
- Sunset viewing at Sra Srang water reservoir
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant (own account)
- Dinner with traditional Apsara dance show at Angkor Village Theater
Landmarks Banteay Srey Temple Sra Srang Water Reservoir - Day 8
Tonle Sap Lake & Boat Trip
Tonle Sap Lake & Boat Trip- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
- Kampong Phluk village visit
- Foot massage
Optional Activities
- Gourmet tour by Vespa after dark (18:00-22:30) - English guided - includes Vespa, driver, guide, food and drinks
- Phare Circus show (50 EUR - includes transfer and show ticket section A)
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake Kampong Phluk Village - Day 9
Siem Reap to Saigon
Siem Reap to Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Old Market shopping and exploration
- Exploring rural life by Vespa (08:00-14:00) - English guided - includes Vespa, driver, English-speaking guide, food and drinks, return trip to hotel
Landmarks Old Market, Siem Reap - Day 10
Saigon City Tour
Saigon City Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Saigon Post Office tour
- Reunification Palace (Independence Palace) visit
- Ngoc Hoang Pagoda visit
- Traditional Vietnamese market exploration
Optional Activities
- Dinner on the Indochina Junk Cruise (46 EUR per person, minimum 2 people)
- "Dark City Tour" by Vespa (approximately 4 hours) - English guided - includes Vespa, driver, guide, food and drinks
Landmarks Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Reunification Palace Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - Day 11
Mekong Delta Cruise
Mekong Delta Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta cruise
- Guided village walk through orchards or rice fields
- Local produce tasting
Landmarks Mekong Delta Cai Be Port
