Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Your guide will give you with a welcome kit, which contains all necessary information about your journey. The rest of day will be free at your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
We leave Hanoi for 3-hour scenic drive to the Halong Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival we board our traditional junk for a journey through the 3000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes. We land on the island to visit the most stunning caves of the Bay.
There is time for exploring the Bay at a leisure pace: swimming, relaxing and experiencing the magic of falling asleep on board in this beautiful part of the world.
Overnight on Junk.
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B, brunch)
Early risers can enjoy a morning swim in a quite firth. After breakfast, continue enjoy cruising and swimming before we disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
On arrival in Hanoi, we explore the bustling Old Quarter on a fantastic Cyclo tour and visit some local markets to get insights into the daily life of locals.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Luang Prabang (B)
The morning tour takes you to the most attractive and historic sites in Hanoi. We come to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on October and November), his “house on stiltsâ€, and the One-pillar pagoda dating back to the 11th century. We then take in the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam built in 1070.
After morning city tour, we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos. You are met and transferred to the hotel for check in and stay at leisure.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang (B)
Today we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture. We continue to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple.
We climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a superb view over the town and river. From there, we walk through the streets of Luang Prabang to visit lively night market.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6: Luang Prabang – Siem Reap (B)
In the morning we take a flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Complex. The temples of Angkor represent 600 years of Khmer civilization (802-1432). On arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon enter the Angkor Complex for a magnificent sunset view.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 7: Siem Reap (B)
We spend whole day exploring the awesome temples, beginning with an early morning visit for sunrise and an exploration of the masterpiece, Angkor Wat. Afterwards, visit the southern gate of Angko Thom, flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side – gods to the left and demons to the right. Continue to the incredible fortified city of Angkor Thom and the Bayon (12th century). This afternoon, we also visit the Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm temple. The 10th century Banteay Srei temple – also known as the “Citadel of Women†is considered by many to be the “jewel†in Angkor’s crown. Ta Prohm, shrouded in jungle, has been left untouched, ensuring a natural aura as banyan trees twist amongst stone pillars.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 8: Siem Reap (B)
Today we continue to explore Angkor Wat, traveling south-west of Siem Reap to Roluos Group Temples (850-893). We take inside the Complex to visit the sacred Preah Ko, Bakong and Loi Le temples. We then head on to the Ta Som, a Buddhism temple since 12th century and Preah Khan, a sister temple of Ta Prohm. The temple one sheltered 515 statues.
Overnight in Siem Riep.
Day 9: Siem Reap – Saigon (B)
Take morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). On arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon, we take a walking tour to the most famous sites of the city: the Notre Dame Cathedal, the Central Post Office. We end the trip with a visit to China Town.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 10: Saigon – Mekong Delta (B)
Today we travel southwards by road to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. On arrival in Ben Tre at noon time, we cruise down the busy branches of Mekong Rivers into a peaceful canal, landing on an Island to visit orchards and houses of local people, enjoy some local fruits unique to the region. Lunch (optional) will be served in a restaurant with local delicacy – the Elephant’s Ear fish. We then visit coconut –candy workshops, a famous specialty of Ben Tre. Drive back Ho Chi Minh city in late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 11: Saigon Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to Saigon Airport for your departure