ITINERARY: Hanoi – Halong - Hue - Hoian - Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi - Mekong Delta – Angkor 

Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (D)
You are arrival at our thousand years Capital – Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the airport Noi bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city.
After freshen up, we would like to show you of Hanoian daily life with one hour Cyclo (trishaw) ride around the old streets, then we stop at a local restaurant for welcome dinner. Back to your hotel for overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2:  Hanoi (B/L)
Today you wil have full day city tour. In the morning, you will visit to Tran Quoc pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, His House on Stilt then we go to Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the first university in Vietnam). Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the largest and most interesting Museum of Vietnam Ethnology, then go back to the Old quarter for shopping. Relax at a local Coffee shop or “Bia hoi” corner for deeply explore local life. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi -  Ha Long bay – the World heritage  (B/L)
Start at 08:30am from your hotel, after 03 hours and a half drive we arrive in Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and visit Surprise cave and short swim at Titov beach, kayak (kayak cost is not include in this package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing and later over night on board.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi - Hue (B/ L)
In the morning, cruising to Bai Tu long bay, and passing Fire Islet, Bo Nau Islet and fishing village. Having lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Long wharf about 12.00 noon. Return to Hanoi by private car, arrive in Hanoi about 16.00 pm then heading to airport for afternoon flight to Hue.
Welcome by our local tour guide and move to hotel in the city for check in. Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Hue Ancient City (B/L)
You will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue, King Tu Duc’s tomb (Tu Duc is a king but also a poet, so his mausoleum is a poet garden). Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a scenic boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda & King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed). Return to your hotel by car/bus
Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B/L)
Today we will heading to Hoi An through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beach of Vietnam. Visit Cham museum on the way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carvings are breathtaking. After check-in at hotel, visit the Ancient town. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Free time for shopping later on. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An -  Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Transfer to Danang airport for morning flight to HCMC. Meet on arrival and transfer to the city for sightseeings: Visit Thien Hau pagoda, Notre Dame cathedral, former post office, former Presidential Palace, China town and Ben Thanh market.Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (B/L)
Leaving the busy city, you are going to visit country side in the Mekong Delta -water, the base life of the South of Vietnam. On arrival at Cai Be, of course, the only way for you to observe the local lifestyle is getting on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region. You will see the Cai Be floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Lunch at local restaurant or Vietnamese house. Roaming around and observe how the people make the living from fruit trees such as coconut, corn and other local product. You may love to enjoy tea with honey and tropical fruits prepared by the locals. Return to Ho Chi Minh city in the late afternoon for overnight.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Morning excursion to Cu Chi tunnels, the “Iron Triangle”, our Viet Cong basement in the American war. Back to Ho Chi Minh city for lunch. Then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport flight to Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap, our guide and coach will pick up at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsaras show & overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10: Siem Reap - Angkor Complex (B/L)
We start on our bike and cycle (45 minutes for cycling) or drive to world heritage areas on the roads less traveled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.
 - The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)
 - See the South Gate, 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
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill.
Enjoy 1 hour foot massage before transfer to your hotel.

Day 11: Siem Reap (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel, visit Kbal Spean, about 49km from Siem Reap Town and it is literally means "The head of the River.” It is one of the rivers in 1000 lingas that made up of unique lingas. Lingas stands into the riverbed of the Siem Reap River. It was believed that the lingas spiritually "fertilized” the waters that fed the Eastern bay and irrigated the rice fields. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Afterwards back to Siem Reap for overnight.
Evening is your free time for walking at busy pub street, dinner in one of many typical local food restaurant, pop up a bar for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.

Day 12: Siem Reap - Alms-giving - Departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer to visit Tonle Sap Great Lake for cruising, visiting fisherman’s life, floating fishing village dot the semi-submerged forest that lines the flood plant rim of the lake, back to visit Chantier Ecole-Artisan d’Angkor, the place are in the Ministry of Education was constructed in 1992 and this place renowned woodworking, stone carving and polychrome training center and workshops.
Free tour of the classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists in the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry before transfer for departure lunch at local restaurant in the town. Then visit old market for shopping until transfer to the airport for flight off.

LAND SERVICE COST :

• Twin share accommodation as specific or similar (at hotels and on boat in Halong Bay)
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
• Local English speaking guide in each city
• Standard half board meals as per program
• Boat fees where applicable
• Entrance fees and administration fee where applicable
• One hour foot massage in Siem Reap as indicated
• VAT and service charge

• Domestic &  International flight and all airport taxes
  
• Vietnam Visa (this can be done with our visa service
  
• Cambodia Visa can be picked up at airport (US$20/pax)
• Lao visa can be picked up at airport (US$30/pax)
• Other meals not clearly mentioned
  
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
• Camera fees (if any)
  
• Diving fees
  
• Insurance.

The tour used specific hotels below or similar for each category.
Economy = 2-star rating; Standard = 3-star rating; Superior = 4-star rating and Deluxe = 5-star rating.

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