Tour Itinerary

Itinerary in brief :

Description	Overnight	Meals included	Interactive map
Day 1 : Bangkok – Arrival	Hotel	D
Day 2 : Floating Market & Royal Grand Palace	Hotel	B ; L
Day 3 : Bangkok – flight to Siem Reap	Hotel	B ; D
Day 4 : Angkor Temple	Hotel	B ; L
Day 5 : Siem Reap – flight to Ho Chi Minh city	Hotel	B ; D
Day 6 : Ho Chi Minh city – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi tunnel	Hotel	B ; L
Day 7 : Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh city	Hotel	B ; L
Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh city – Danang – Hoi an (by plane)	Hotel	B ; L
Day 9 : Hoi An – Danang – Hue	Hotel	B ; L
Day 10 : Hue - visit	Hotel	B ; L
Day 11 : Hue – Hanoi  (by plane)	Hotel	B ; L
Day 12 : Hanoi – Halong	on the junk	B ; L ; D
Day 13 : Halong – Hanoi	Hotel	B ; L
Day 14 : Hanoi -  Departure		B

Itinerary in detail :


Day 1 :  Bangkok Arrival  (D)

• Arrival Bangkok in Morning, Welcome & Transfer in to hotel. Leisure time.
• 18h00 Pick up at hotel for dinner and see the beautiful show of Siam Niramitr. The biggest Musical Show of Thailand provide in luxury theater and beautiful complex.
• Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 : Floating Market & Royal Grand Palace  (B,L)

• 0630 Pick up at hotel for visit Damnernsaduak floating market , A leisurely morning drive true the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the scenic country side going towards the south for about few kilometers, you will come to Damnueansaduak , where is colorful floating market in Thailand were you can find all kinds of farm product sold in their colorful flat bottom boats. 
• In the afternoon, visit Royal Grand Palace , This is the perfecting introduction to Thailand, the Buddhist faith, regal splendor and traditional, though no longer the royal residence. It remains the symbol of the kingdom.
• You'll visit the key attractions around The Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi and the Royal Pantheon.
• Return to hotel for leisure time.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Bangkok

Day 3  : Bangkok – Flight to Siem Reap (B,D)

• Morning free and easy until time to transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
• Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport. Transfer to your hotel . Siem Reap is the nearest town to the temple complex of Angkor.
• You will visit with your prived professional guide, the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
• Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple.  This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved bas-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.
• At the end of afternoon, following the season, since the Mountain Bakend, the sunset on all the temples, with spectacular views over Angkor Vat.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Siem Reap

• Morning visit of a selection of temples, including the Royal City of Preah Khan whi impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on a small circular island, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah Rup.
• Afternoon we will continue our visits by Thommanon temple , Ta keo , one of Angkor's great temple mountains, Ta Prohm with a part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang a Royal bathing place, Prasat Kravan with unique brick sculptures.
• We will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center located in the center of Siem Reap. Les Chantiers Ecole was founded in 1992 and its goal is to revive that ancient Khmer art. This organization gives young people the opportunity to learn the art of stone, wood carving, and silk weaving.
• Dinner on your own.
• Ovenight in Siem Reap.

Day 5 : Siem Reap – Flight to HCM city (B,D)

• Moring after breakfast, you are free & easy until time to  transfer to airport for flight to HCM city.
• On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafes.
• If time permits, we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.
• Dinner in a local restaurant.
• Overnight in HCM city

• The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members.
• After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
• Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
• The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in HCM city

Day 7 : HCM city - Mekong Delta - HCM city (B,L)

• Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl.
• On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music.
• The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries.
• After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in HCM city

Day 8 : HCM city - Danang - Hoian (B,L)

• Today we spend a half day seeing some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office.
• After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!.
• The next stop of our trip is Danang via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh.
• On arrival you are greeted and driven to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hoian

Day 9 :  Hoian - Hue (B,L)

• The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence.
• There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market.
• We visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
• Upon leaving Hoi An, we drive north to the old imperial city of Hue. Along the way, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains, the East Sea and Danang City for a visit to the Cham Museum.
• We then follow the road crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass before arriving in Hue, Vietnam's last imperial capital of Vietnam.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hue.

• After breakfast we visit the massive citadel of Hue, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City, is not to be missed. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive .
• Then embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to The beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu.
• Upon leaving this symbol of Hue we continue navigating to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes.
• The next stop of our trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hue.

Day 11 :  Hue - Hanoi (B,L)

• After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi, pick up and transfer to hotel in Hanoi.
• Tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts.
• Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
• We visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem.
• In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 12 : Hanoi - Ha Long – Overnight on Boat (B, L, D)

• Transfer to Ha Long (160km). Morning the departure from the capital for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away.
• 12h30: Arrive in Bai Chay warf. Welcome on board with welcome drink then check in deluxe cabin
• Experience our fresh sea food set lunch while cruising
• Heading to Bai Tu Long Bay
• Visiting Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village
• Unique trip by traditional rowing boat to visit one destination with two great sites as Vung Vieng – Floating Fishing Village and Thung Cave (Cao Cave)
• Free to swim at blue and clear sea water 
• Heading to Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake) area to anchorage.
• Enjoy trim class of flowers from fruits and roots (Book in advance)
• Relax and enjoy sunset with cocktails.
• Enjoy set fresh sea food dinner
• Film collections or Karaoke Collection (Charter only).
• Overnight on boat.

• Sunrise time
• Breakfast.
• Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave - the most beautiful in Halong bay.
• Check out and clear the bills.
• Book and magazines collections
• Cutting flower from fruits and roots class
• Transfer to Cua Vang restaurant for set Asian lunch (with fresh sea food).
• Enjoy lunch.
• Transferring back to Hanoi by private car.
• Arrive at your hotel around 4PM.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

• There is free time to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.

Price include

1. English / French speaking guide as your convenience.
2. All accommodation in twin sharing
3. All transfers in private car/ van/ buss
4. Meals as indicated ( B = Breakfast; L = Lunh; D = Dinner)
5. Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
6. Domestic Flight : HCM city - Danang ; Hue - Hanoi
7. Inter. Flight : Bangkok - Siem Reap ; Siem Reap - HCM city
8. Boat excursion as indicated
9. Service charge & Government taxes

Price exclude

1. International Airfares.
2. International departure tax
3. Meals not indicated
4. Thailand Visa ( available at the airport, 30 USD for the stamp fee)
5. Vietnam Visa ( invitation letter for getting visa upon arrival 30 USD/ pax
6. Cambodia visa ( available at the airport, 25 USD for stamp fee)
7. Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
8. Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills. Tips and gratuities.