Trip
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DETAILS OF THE TRIP
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Our tour guide will meet and greet you upon arrival to Hanoi
City- the capital city of Vietnam, is an elegant city
located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Restored
Sword Lake at its heart. North of the lake are the bustling
streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade
that used to take place there. Much of the city was
transformed by the French when it became a French protectorate
in the 1880s and there are wide boulevards and large colonial
buildings which are now home to government departments and
foreign embassies. Transferring to your hotel in the
city center to refresh. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi City.
Day
2: Hanoi Sightseeing Tours (Meals: B)
Full
day city tour to visit landmarks and other the major
interesting sites like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One
Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature
"Vietnam's 1st University built in the 10th
C". Break time for lunch and we will visit the
Vietnam National History of Museum with good
collection of prehistoric artifacts and everyday
items of early history through eras and dynasties.
Then we will take 1 hour by cyclo ride through
Hanoi's Old Quarters to experience daily life of
people who are living in the oldest parts of the
city, Enjoying the famous traditional water puppetry
show in Thang Long Theatre where you will have
chance to get a general picture of the daily
activities typical to Vietnam's rural areas.
Day
3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Meals: B/L/D)
Morning
depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic
countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of
Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. Heading
out of the town we embark on a boat for an
exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a
fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending
with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising
amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The
limestone karsts formations are littered with
beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way
we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded
cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many
hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay
overnight on the Junk Cruise
Day
4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Meals: B/L)
Waking
up and enjoy the sun rising over the Bay. After
breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then
back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong
Bay while cruising back to the dock. Transfer back
to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi City.
Day
5: Hanoi - Hue (Meals: B)
Transferring
to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue.
Check-in hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a
while. This quiet city is widely known for the
magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces,
royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the
Nguyen Dynasty. At leisure for the rest of day in
Hue. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day
6: Hue Sightseeing (Meals: B)
Morning
take a dragon boat downstream to visit Con Hen
island, where we have chance to describe the life of
boat people on the sampans by photo. Continue
upstream toward the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's most
reserved religious monument standing on the
riverbank with its seven-floored tower. Drive to
visit the Imperial Citadel. Afternoon continue by
vehicle to visit the elaborate Royal tombs of
Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Before returning to
the hotel, we come up to the Vong Canh hill for a
photo opportunity of the spectacular upper part of
the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue City.
Day
7: Hue - Hoi An (Meals: B)
This
morning we
drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where
you will have magnificent view of the China Sea.
Stop at Lang Co to have break. Visit
the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and
the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An.
Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China
Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming
Hoi An. Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally
well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading
port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its
buildings and its street plan reflect the
influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have
combined to produce this unique heritage site. At
leisure for the rest of day and overnight in Hoi An.
Day
8: Hoi An Sightseeing Tours (Meals: B)
Known
as Faifo to early Western traders, Hoi An was one of
South East Asia's major international ports and
today it still retains that special old-world feel.
Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarters to see
the town's landmarks of Japanese Covered Bridge,
ancient Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien Temple and then we
take a river trip and you will enjoy
the scenery along the Thu Bon River and the general
view of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit ceramic village
of Thanh Ha, carpentry village of Kim Bong and Dai
Chiem Estuary. Hoi An is also famous for its
large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have
a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day
9: Hoi An At Leisure (Meals: B)
Free
at leisure for whole day in Hoi An. Hoi An is also
famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if
you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the
time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An
Day
10: Hoi An - Nha Trang (Meals: B)
Free
at leisure until we transfer you to Danang airport
to take 1 hour flight to Nha Trang City - "The
Top 100 Best Beach & Bay City in the World"
ranked by the Forbes and Conde Nast Leisure &
Travel Magazine. Nha
Trang is a popular seaside resort known for its
palm-lined white sand beaches and clear turquoise
water. Some islands in Nha Trang are paradise for
those who are interested in snorkeling and scuba
diving. At leisure and overnight in Nha Trang.
Day
11: Nha Trang Island Trip (Meals: B/L)
Experience
the coast of Nha Trang aboard a boat as you set out
in the morning for the first stop at the Tri Nguyen
Aquarium. You will then head out to Hon Mun Island
where you have the chance for swimming and
snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. From here,
continue to Hon Tam Island where you have the choice
of relaxing on the beach or for the energetic -
there is a choice of water sports. Lunch stop is at
the fishing village of Lang Chai where there is time
to explore before boarding the boat back to Nha
Trang harbor. If time permits, we will visit the Po
Nagar Towers, an outstanding of ancient Cham
architecture and then touring around Dam Market
before transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight in
Nha Trang.
Day
12: Nha Trang (Meals: B)
Today
you will be at leisure to relax. Overnight at hotel
in Nha Trang.
Day
13: Nha Trang - Saigon (Meals: B)
Transfer
to the airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City -
formerly Saigon, the city
located on the right bank of the Saigon River, a
tributary of the Dong Nai, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City
is the largest city, the greatest port, and the
commercial and industrial center of Vietnam. It has
an airport and is the focus of the country's
highways, railroads, and Mekong Delta waterways. On
the way from the airport to the city, the tour guide
will overview of the city and the sightseeing
programme for next days. Check-in hotel and the rest
of time you will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel
in Saigon City.
Day
14: Saigon Sightseeing - Cu Chi (Meals: B)
In
the morning, the tour guide will pick you up at the
hotel and today you will visit all interesting sites
and landmarks in Saigon City. First stop is Notre
Dame Catholic Cathedral and short visit to French
built Post Office nearby, and then we will proceed
to see the Reunification Palace, formerly the
Presidential Palace governed by the US-pro
government of Republic of Vietnam. Touring the
building and then we will visit the War Remnants
Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating
to the American phase of the Vietnam War. Break time
for lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to Cu Chi
district, 50 km to the Northwest of Saigon City, The
tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of
connecting underground tunnels are part of a much
larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the
country. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of
several military campaigns during the Vietnam War,
and were the National Front for the Liberation of
South Vietnam's base of operations for the Tet
Offensive in 1968. Touring the areas and then you
will be transferred back to Saigon. Free time at
leisure or shopping at Ben Thanh Market nearby.
Day
15: Saigon - Chau Doc (Meals: B/L)
Leave
your hotel at 7.00 for a 3-hour drive to Cai Be with
stop en route at Trung Luong Bonsai garden for a tea
break. Upon arrival, board a motorized boat to visit
the popcorn cake, rice paper making family before
visiting the lively floating market of Cai Be. Then
continue by boat towards Vinh Long province to see
the diverse fish traps in order to learn a kind of
lazy fishing. After cruising along small shady
canals, we step ashore and take a chance to watch a
typical and interesting music show of the Mekong
cultural life. Lunch is at the home/ bonsai garden.
Afternoon, take a walk for about half an hour to
enjoy the rural peaceful atmosphere of the
countryside life. Proceeding to Chau Doc and
check-in Victoria Chau Doc hotel.
Day
16: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (Meals: B)
Morning
we will take express boat upstream to the Mekong
River to reach Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Upon
arrival at Phnom Penh, you will be met by our tour
guide and transferred to hotel in Pnom Penh. Stay
overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day
17: Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tours (Meals: B)
In
the morning we will visit Visit Genocidal Museum
"Tuol Sleng", the Victory Monument and the
National Museum and Killing Field. In the afternoon
we will visit the Victory Monument and the National
Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in
1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda,
which located within the Royal Palace ground. You
will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom
Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can
enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city
during sunset. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day
18: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (Meals: B)
Transfer
to Phnom Penh airport for departure to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and
transfers to hotel. Visit the ancient capital of
Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with
its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean
of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers
decorated with over 200 smiling faces of
Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas,
the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper
King. In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all
the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The
temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable
in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. The
distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the
Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is
considered by art historians to be the prime example
of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor
Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the
enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge
of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the
ocean beyond sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two
hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you
will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray
and Angkor Wat.
Day
19: Siem Reap - Angkor Tours (Meals: B)
In
the morning, you will continue your temple visits.
Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick
sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths"
was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei
(surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon
(guarded at its corner by stone figures of the
harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a
reasonable state of preservation) and the
"Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup. In the
afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and
continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of
the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has
been left relatively untouched since it was
discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then,
visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day
20: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake (Meals: B)
Visit
the floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10
kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional
wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the
"Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest
in Asia and see the daily life of local people in
the floating village. In the afternoon, visit
"Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles"
of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local
market. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day
21: Siem Reap - Departure
Transfer
to the airport for departure flight. End of service
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