Vietnam & Cambodia

On arrival at the Hanoi Airport, you will be greeted by your experienced tour guide outside the baggage claim area. Then a comfortable private vehicle will transfer you to a downtown hotel. The remainder of the day will be free for you to take a good rest.

Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa

After breakfast, let's set out for the most popular sightseeing spots in Hanoi. Our first stop will be Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Ming's Mausoleum and his former residence. Here we will also see many locals paying homage to their cherished leader, Ho Chi Minh. 

In the afternoon, we will proceed to Hoan Kiem Lake and the lively Old Quarter. After a cyclo trip around Hoan Kiem Lake, we can stroll through the crisscrossing streets of the Old Quarter to soak up the local atmosphere, culture and lifestyle. Late in the afternoon, we will enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show and then return to the hotel.

Friendly notice for Old Quarter:
There are many artist studios in the Old Quarter. You could find many products with low quality but high price. Please choose carefully if you want to buy, and do not forget to bargain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa

Today, after having breakfast at the hotel, we'll set out for Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. After driving for around 3.5 hours, we will arrive and you will board the luxurious cruise. Lunch will be served onboard and you can enjoy the picturesque views along the way. It is said that the sea of Halong Bay is dotted with more than 3000 limestone islands of various sizes and shapes. You will be escorted to take an excursion to one of the three largest limestone caves (Thien Cung, Dau Go or Sung Sot) to view a great many stalactites and stalagmites. Optional activities including kayaking, diving and swimming are also available. Tonight, you will stay on the cruise. 

Note:
The description of the cruise itinerary is just a sample of our standard tours. The program will be different on other luxury cruises and will be subject to change depending on the weather. Full details are available upon request.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Signature Cruise

Following a wake-up coffee or tea, you will take a rowboat to explore the nearby islands. Then the cruise will make its way back to the pier and a generous brunch will be served on board. As soon as your disembarkation, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi airport for an afternoon flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you and duly escort you to the hotel in Hoi An. During the 30 minute ride to Hoi An, you will see typical local houses that are nicely built on the roadsides. For the reminder of the day, you can take a rest or explore the lovely town on your own.

Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: The Beach - Little Boutique Hoi An

Another highlight day is coming! Today, you will be escorted to wander around the charming historic town leisurely and visit some centuries-old intact buildings including the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Assembly Hall, Chua Ong Pagoda, Tan Ky ancestral house and some colonial architectures. 

Lunch will be served at a fancy restaurant. After that, we'll take a pleasant boat trip to a nearby island village, where you will have a chance to learn about the traditional way of making pottery. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel. The evening will be free for you. The town is beautifully lit up at night so you can enjoy the enchanting view at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Beach - Little Boutique Hoi An

We'll take a scenic drive from Hoi An to Hue this morning. En route, we will have several stops. We will visit the Marble Mountain and the Cham Museum first. Non Nuoc Beach comes next. The fine white sand and clear blue water make this beach an ideal destination for sun-bathing and leisure. Then we will get to Hai Van Pass, which is about 500 meters (1,640 feet) above the sea level. Here we can get an amazing view of mountains, sea, coast and Da Nang City. Lunch will be served at a fine restaurant in Da Nang. We will reach Hue in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to check into the hotel and then you can simply relax or walk around town freely.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel

A full day of sightseeing in Hue will start with the Tomb of Minh Mang, where you could appreciate the beautiful buildings, statues, gardens and pools. We will then take a dragon boat on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, a spiritual and historic site with a history of more than 400 years. Then continue our visit to Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) and the Forbidden Purple City. Although a large part of the two palace complexes have been destroyed during the war, the preserved buildings will still give you great insights into how grand they were in former times. We will conclude today’s sightseeing after a stroll around Dong Ba Market where you can observe the real local life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel

After breakfast, bid farewell to Hue and take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). Your excellent private local guide will await you at the airport and escort you to the comfortable hotel. A city tour including the War Remnant Museum, the Reunification Palace, and the City's Centre Post Office is scheduled this afternoon. Afterwards, we'll explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market, where you could find various kinds of souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

We will start another wonderful day with Cao Dai Temple. As the third largest religion in Vietnam, Cao Dai is a fusion of different religious thoughts including Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Confucianism. The well-maintained Cao Tai Temple has combined Asian and European architecture style in a unique way. You will also find its building is amazingly colorful and ornate. It's a bonus to attend the mid-day service and learn about how worshippers carry out their rituals. 

After lunch, we will drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground air raids tunnels dug during the Vietnam War.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

After breakfast, we will set out for My Tho, which is a city blessed with a variety of local fruits. Here, we will first pay a visit to Vin Trang Pagoda. Then board a boat for a trip on the Mekong Delta. En route, we will visit My Tho fish market, four islands and a coconut candy making workshop in Tan Thach. Afterwards, we will transfer to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta. After checking into the hotel under the help of your guide, you will have the rest of the day free on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho Resort

In order to experience the bustling local floating market, we need to get up and set out early today. At around 06:00, we will take a motor boat to the lively Cai Rang floating market, which is a traditional center of trading. Here, you will see a great many peddlers coming from nearby regions to do business. It will absolutely be a must and a savored experience for travelers. After that, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and take a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, your Siem Reap local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel

day, in the early morning, we will set out to watch the impressive sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, return to the hotel to have breakfast. Then we will proceed to Angkor Thom's imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. After that, continue to the Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then follows Ta Prohm Temple which is also called the "Jungle Temple" as it is permeated with centuries-old trees in the ruins. The last site today will be Bakheng Temple, where you could have a commanding view of Angkor Wat. In the evening, an Apsara Dinner Show will be served for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel

Today we will visit Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), which is one of Angkor's largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. Then we will head to Banteay Srei Temple, which is one hour's drive from downtown. The detailed inscriptions and carvings inside will definitely amaze you. En route, we will pass by some local villages and have stops for short visits. Afterwards, we will explore Banteay Samre. On the way there, you will have a chance to see how the farmers make Palm sugar. 

Today’s lunch will be served at Bong Thom home stay. In the afternoon, we will drive back to the ancient capital of King Indravarman I (877–889), now referred to as the Rolous Group. If time permits, we will have a stop at the Orphanage school for a short visit. After that, get back to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel

The memorable holiday is coming to an end today. You will be free to enjoy yourself until your guide and driver pick you up at the hotel and see you off at the airport for your onward flight. We bid you adieu!

Meals: Breakfast