Day 1: Arrival Saigon
Meet and greet upon arrival to Saigon airport, transfer to our hotel in center of Saigon.
Free time at leisure to relax or take the first sightseeing to Saigon.
Overnight at Caravelle hotel in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon – Sightseeing – Cuchi Tunnels (B)
Morning exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground
tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long
struggle for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Afternoon enjoy a half-day tour covering Thien Hau Pagoda, former
Presidential Palace, History Museum, lacquer ware workshop & the War
Crime Museum
Overnight at Caravelle hotel in Saigon.
Day 3: Flight to Danang – Hoian sightseeing (B)
Morning flight 06.20/730 or 11.20/12.30 to Danang. Visit Cham
museum in Danang where display fine artifacts of Cham people. Visit
China beach and crafting village. Explore the charming little township
of Hoian with old houses, temples. At leisure.
Overnight at Furama Resort
Day 5: Hoian – Visit Myson (B)
Breakfast in the hotel
This morning, drive about 1 ½ hour to visit My Son, one of the most
important Cham site in the country and it’s set amongst lovely hills. My
Son is another of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Hoi
An.
This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An . Hoi An is a lovely
riverside township with narrow streets and old buildings. It’s also a
great place for ethnic crafts. UNESCO has listed Hoi An as a World
Heritage Site in Dec 1999. At leisure on prime beach.
Overnight at Furama Resort
Day 6: Visit Hue (B)
Drive to Hue and visit the Hue famous citadel. Visit the Thien Mu pagoda and boat
ride on Perfume river. Visit Tu Duc royal tomb and perfumer river.
Overnight at Furama Resort
Day 7: Hue -flight to Hanoi (B)
We take flight to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi you will be transferred to our
hotel in Hanoi. At leisure to enjoy Hanoi. Tonight we enjoy the unique
water puppet show.
Overnight at Sheraton hotel in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Emeraude Cruise (B,L,D)
We depart Hanoi at 08.30 for a drive through the beautiful
countryside of the Red River Delta en route to Halong City. Ha Long Bay,
located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1,500 square km. With
more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from the crystalline
emerald waters this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and
now one of four World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. Visitors have
constantly marveled at Ha Long Bay’s natural beauty. The tiny islands
are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and
the waves, providing an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing
about on the boat deck. Upon arriving in Ha Long City we transfer to our
private boat for an amazing cruise of Halong Bay, and weather
permitting, have the opportunity for a swim in the crystalline emerald
waters. The trip would not be complete without a sumptuous seafood lunch
on board as we cruise. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 9: Halong - Hanoi (B)
Rising early to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely
day. We breakfast over sunset before having more exploration of Halong
bay by junk and then row boat to the lagoons. Visit Luon caves,
floating villages. We sail to explore the bay and have fresh seafood
lunch on board before approaching Halong wharf. Return to Hanoi the late
after-noon. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi Hanoi around 17.00. Overnight
at hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight at Sheraton hotel in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi – Luang Prabang (B)
Transfer to airport for the flight to Luangprabang. Arrival transfer
to the hotel. Sitting at the confluence of Mekong and the Khan rivers,
Luangprabvang is the most beautiful city in the country if not Southeast
Asia. Its many historical building is very well preserved and the
medieval ambience also remains intact. We will visit Wat Visunalat, Wat
Aham, and ascend Mt Phousy for a panoramic view of the city and the
surrounding landscape.
Overnight at Maison Souvannaphoum in Luangprabang
Day 11: Luang Prabang (B)
This morning, we visit Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple), the
city’s most magnificent temple by the Mekong. From here, we catch a
traditional long boat trip up the Mekong river to visit the famous Pak
Ou cave. The upper section of the cave is part of a limestone cave
staffed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes. En route, we will
also visit Ban Phanom, a traditional weaving village.
Overnight at Maison Souvannaphoum in Luang Prabang
Day 12: Luangprabang – flight to Siemriep (B)
Leisure day in the morning or walking around the city for shopping or
sight-seeing before the tranfer to the airport for the flight to
Siemriep at 13.00 p.m. Upon arrival at Siem Reap you will be greeted by
your guide and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a
tour of the Angkor Wat Temple before making your way to the hilltop
temple of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over this ancient land.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap
Day 13: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (B)
We will embark on an elephant ride to tour of Angkor Thom. This will
include the South Gate, Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the
Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. From here you will
then make your way to visit Ta Prohm before an afternoon visit to Preah
Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and Pre Rup temples.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap
Day 14: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (B,D)
Today we will visit Prasat Kravan, Bantaey Srei and Bantaey Kdei.
This afternoon will find us at the Roulous Group of Temples – Preah Ko,
Bakong Lole Temples until sunset. Tonight we will enjoy diner with
traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap
Day 15: Siemriep – Departure (B)
At leisure
Transfer to airport for your flight home with fond of memories.
Group / Cost in US$ per person |
6 pax |
4 pax |
2 pax |
Single Supplement |
Superior Hotels |
2,257 |
2,357 |
3,097 |
1,020 |
Hotels to be used
City |
Superior 5-star |
Saigon |
Caravelle |
Danang |
Furama Resort |
Hanoi |
Sharaton |
Halong |
Emraude Classic |
Luangprabang |
Maison Souvannaphoum |
Siemriep |
Angkor Village |
Trip includes:
- All accommodation on double/twin basis with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Diner). Special
requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon request
- All transfers/ transport
- Tours with entrance fees, boat cruise, transfers and English speaking during guided time
- Flight tickets from: Saigon – Danang- Hanoi – Lungprabang – Siemriep
- Emeraude cruise & Dragon boat in Hue
Trip excludes:
- International airfares & airport taxes
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Meals not indicated
- Other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities