Day 1: Siem Reap - Arrival (D) |
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Viet Bamboo Travel's guide will pick you up at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Then get out for enjoying sunset from top of Bakheng Hill. Dinner with Apsaras show & overnight in Siem Reap. |
Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat (B, L) |
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Breakfast at hotel, then visit the Angkor Thom: South Gate, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas temple. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to Angkor Wat, the major of Angkor complex. Overnight in Siem Reap. |
Day 3: Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) |
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Breakfast at hotel, then visit Banteay Srey (40km from Siem Reap town), means "citadel of the women". But is is appellation refers to the delicate beauty of the caving. It displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Then have lunch at local restaurant. After lunch time, back to hotel for check out and transfer to Siem Reap airport for short flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Check in and free time in the evening. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. |
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) |
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In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Back to the city for lunch. In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. |
Day 5: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An (B, L) |
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Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy, work shops and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for late flight to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoi An town. Overnight in Hoi An. |
Day 6: Hoi An (B, L) |
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In the morning, you will walk to visit Ancient Hoi An Town. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Relax on the beach or free time for shopping in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An. |
Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue (B, L) |
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The car will drive you to Hue, which is about 120km from Hoi An town. Passing Da Nang, stop at Cham Museum which has an open air collection of Cham sculptures. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach - one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Upon arrive at Hue, will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue. Then we will embark in a boat cruise along Perfume River to admire sunset. Overnight in Hue. |
Day 8 : Hue - Hanoi (B, L) |
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AM: we start the tour with the visit to King Minh Mang tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda.
PM: Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. |
Day 9: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L,D) |
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08:00 – 08:30 Our bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.
12:15 Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape.
15:15 Visiting Sung Sot cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms.
16:25 Enjoy kayaking (weather permitted) with guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck.
17:45 Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near LuonCave.
18:00 Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine.
19:00 Seafood set-dinner on board.
21:00 Enjoy evening activities - Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program. Overnight on Halong Phoenix Cruiser. |
Day 10: Halong bay - Hanoi (B, L) |
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A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin
07:30 Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
08:00 Trip by tender to Ti Top island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.
9:00 Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor
9:30 Check out and settle the bill.
11:00 Set menu lunch is served on board.
12:00 Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
16:00 Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. |
Day 11: Hanoi city tour (B, L) |
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You are met at 08:30 am in the hotel lobby. There is a morning and afternoon schedule, as well as an organised lunch.
Morning:
• Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Museum
• The Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070
• A local Vietnamese lunch
Afternoon:
• Museum of Ethnology, widely acknowledged as the best in the country, containing an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority peoples
• Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake - the Ngoc Son Temple is set on a tiny island on HoanKiem Lake, its history dating back to the 13th century
• A one-hour cyclo tour through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi!
• A traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese water puppets
You will finish city tour round 17:00 pm. Come back hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. |
Day 12: Ha Noi - Departure (B) |
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Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight back home.
End of services. Our staff will give you the warmest goodbye and hope to see you again. |
