Tour Code: 9VN5CBCL1
Dates: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue - Da Nang - Hoian - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh - Phom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Ruins - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang departure
Itinerary Details:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport , you will be met and transferred to hotel in downtown. Take a rest and visit the city on your own. In the late afternoon, enjoy the Water Puppet Show - the unique art only in . Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
In the morning, we head for 3 hours drive to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay where our boat and sumptuous seafood feast awaits us. Cruising amongst the limestone islets, you will have a chance to explore various caves including Dinh Huong Island , Fighting Cock Island , Dog Island , Sail Island , Cave of Surprise - the natural cave of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Enjoy swimming at Titov Beach . Passing across a fishing-floating house and bargain some fresh shrimps, crabs and fishes. OVERNIGHT on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
After a night on board our deluxe junk, you will awake to see daylight filtering through the early morning mist and the towering rock formations, leaving you with unforgettable memory of your visit. Lunch on board.
Transfer to Hanoi in the afternoon. It is your free time to discovering the city and shopping. Have dinner on your own and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue City (B)
Have breakfast at your hotel, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh house before departing for flight to Hue.
Arrive Hue at noon; we drive you to hotel, check in and have lunch on your own. Visit the Forbidden Purple city and discovering the outstanding architecture of Nguyen Dynasty. Hue is the only ancient capital that keeps the complex of legacies of the last Vietnamese feudal dynasty in a fairy perfect place. Refresh yourself by boating on Perfume River . Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, it is your leisure time in city before departing to Hoi An at 10hAM, passing Danang with stopovers to visit the Marble Mountain, also known by their Vietnamese name of Ngu Hanh Son (Five Mountains Range) and the China Beach en route.
Arrive Hoi An, spend your afternoon visiting the town of Hoi An - along with your guide, walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit the ancient town, taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls and Trading Houses, pagodas and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river. This is also a wonderful town to shop for silk and clothes that can be tailored- made within a day. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An Cycling (B)
This day is for your leisure at the beach or cycling with our tour guide along Cua Dai beach or around Hoi An ancient town. The beach and crystal water of Cua Dai is marvelous for a full-day at leisure. Overnight in Hoi an.
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Transfer to Danang for the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We are engulfed by the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City as we explore historic landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral and the former US Embassy.
In the afternoon we venture beyond the city limits to the former Viet Cong stronghold at Cu Chi, where we explore this remarkable tunnel network.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho day trip in Mekong Delta (B, L)
In the morning, you will depart for My Tho Town in Mekong Delta, the "rice basket" of . Stop at Go Den Winery to see how they make & taste sticky rice wine and to interact with local people. After arrival in My Tho, you will take the boat ride across the Mekong River . Transfer to a sampan row boat along the natural canal. Visit a local house, orchard garden, bee farm, sampling honey tea, taking horse-cart ride, coconut candy factory… Have lunch at a local house on the island with local specialties. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Have dinner on your own and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Phom Penh (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh, the capital of . Meet and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will visit Royal Palace , Silver Pagoda, and National Museum & Central Market. Have dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh .
Day 10: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B)
In the early morning, transfer to Phnom Penh airport for taking a flight to Siem Reap. Lunch at local restaurant upon arrival then transfer to hotel for check in and relax. Then take a romantic view of sunset from the top of Bakheng Hill. Have dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in REP.
Day 11: Siem Reap - Angkor Ruins (B, D)
After breakfast, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas temple. Have lunch at local.
Afternoon, transfer to visit the famous temple of Cambodia , Angkor Wat. Have dinner with exotic Apsara dancing show & overnight in REP.
Day 12: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang (B, L)
Visit the Great Lake (Tonle Sap Lake) in Indochina with a 100km, in 1-2 hours cruise you will experience visiting the Fishing Villa where fisherman are living on the water, you will see how different their lives with other Fishing Villa around the world. Back to Siem Reap Town , visit Chantier Ecole-Artisan d'angkor, the place is in the Ministry of Education that was constructed in 1992, this place renowned woodworking, stone carving and polychrome training center and workshops. Free tour of different classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists about the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian Artistry. Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of . Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check in. It is your free time and overnight in Luang Prabang.
If your time is available: you can climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, you explore the Night Market by yourself.
Day 13: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel. Embark at the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and go upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop at Thin Hong, a picturesque village and get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues. Have lunch at local restaurant near the caves. Return to Luang Prabang by car. On the way back stop at Ban Xang Khong handmade paper village. Drop in the old city for a walk or shop at Hmong market etc. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 14: Luang Prabang departure (B)
In the morning, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai and discover the art facts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, there will be free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area.
Transfer to the airport and departure to Vientiane or the other cities.
