Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

We leave Hanoi for 3-hour drive to the Halong Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival we board our traditional junk for a journey through the 3000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes.

There is time for exploring the Bay at a leisure pace: swimming, relaxing and experiencing the magic of falling asleep on board in this beautiful part of the world. Sumptious Seafoo Set-Dinner on board and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Overnight on Junk

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)

Early risers can enjoy a morning swim in a quite firth. Start your day with Tai Chi Class on the sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee are served. After breakfast, continue enjoy cruising and swimming until time for check out procedure. The junk arrives at the quay around 11.00am. Drive back Hanoi and upon arrival, we will enjoy a Cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, walk around the Hoan Kiem Lake before attending a famous Water Puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi - Hue sightseeing (B)

A short domestic flight takes you from Hanoi to Hue, the ancient Imperial city. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon we begin to see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors under Nguyen Dynasty. We then drive outskirts of Hue to the impressive tomb of King Khai Dinh. Our last stop today is the Dong Ba market.

Overnight in Hue

Day 5: Hue - Hoi An (B)

This morning we take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. We stop at Thien Mu Pagoda to see the 7-storey octagonal tower and an old Austin car which transported the bonze Thich Quang to Saigon in 1963 for his self-immolation. Continue tour by boat to Minh Mang Tomb built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s tomb complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc) designed on a symmetric axis.

This afternoon we travel by road across Hai Van tunnel to Hoi An ancient town. We will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local markets.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B)

In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropolis of the South. Transfer and check in the hotel on arrival.

In the afternoon we come to see the Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnants Museum before end the day with a visit to China Town.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 7: Cruising in Mekong delta (B/L)

After breakfast we travel out of Ho Chi Minh city and spend full day floating through waterways on an exploration of the lush Mekong Delta region. Upon arrival Cai Be province, we take a boat ride visit a local orchard and the Cai Be floating market, an interesting style of market in the Mekong Delta. Everyday, the boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other local products anchor along the banks of the River, waiting for traders and customers. Here we can see local people being selling, buying, and exchanging goods from their boats.

Leave Cai Be, we will see the coconut candy, rise crispy cake, rice paper making workshop… continue to visit the local house and strolling on the village paths. For lunch, the local people will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant’s-Ear fish. After that you walk around the village to sea local's daily activities if you wish. We will visit Vinh Long local market before return to Saigon in late afternoon. Free evening at leisure and dinner on your own.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh city - Fly to Phnom Penh (B)

Breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until the time transfer to airport to take flight to Phnom Penh. You will be picked up and transferred for hotel check in.

In the afternoon, we will visit the famouss Royal Palace which was built in 1866 under French protectorate and Kind Norodom, the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda. We then visit the Independence Monument and the chilling Toul Sleng genocidal museum.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 9: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel. We then transfer to the airport for a short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for store luggage.

We spend the rest of day discovering the famous Angkor Complex. We enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Afterwards, we visit the Angkor Wat Temple. The architectural master piece was built in the 12th century, took 30 years to complete and represents the Khmer civilization at its grandest. Enjoy the superb view of sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 10: The Temples of Angkor  (B)

Today we continue our journey discovering the wonders of Angkor with visits to several outlying ancient temples: Banteay Srey, one of the most unusual temples of Angkor, Cambodia. It lies 20 km due north of the main group. It is built largely of red sandstone, which is covered with elaborate and deeply carved decoration.Ta Prohm Temple: Unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. Ta Keo: an incomplete temple in the Khleang style built as the state temple of Jayavarman V. The Banteay Kdei Temple: a massive Buddhist monastery from the latter part of the 12th century is surrounded by for concentric walls.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 11: Siem Reap Departure (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Trip concludes./.

(B) : Breakfast
(L) : Lunch
(D) : Dinner

Hotels to be used:

In Hanoi:
Deluxe: Melia Hanoi Hotel/ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake/ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel/ Sofitel Luxury Hanoi Hotel or similar
Superior: Zephyr Hotel/ Sunway Hanoi Hotel / Fortuna Hotel/ Serenade Hotel or similar
Standard: Rosaliza Hotel/ Maison D’Hanoi/ Jasper Hotel/Majestic Salute Hotel/ Galaxy Hotel/ Hoa Binh Palace Hotel or similar
Economy: Gia Bao Hotel / Hong Ngoc Hotel / Anise Hotel/ Flower Hotel or similar

In Halong:
Deluxe: Bhaya cruises (Deluxe cabin)
Superior: Bhaya cruises (Deluxe cabin)
Standard: Hai Long Suite (Deluxe cabin)
Economy: Hai Long Suite (Deluxe cabin)

In Hue:
Deluxe: La Residence Hotel & Spa/ Imperial Hotel/ Pilgrimage Village Resort or similar
Superior: Saigon Morin Hotel/ Huong Giang Hotel or similar
Standard: Green Hotel/ Park view Hotel/ Festival Hotel/ Asia Hotel or similar
Economy: Duy Tan hotel/ Hoa Hong Hotel or similar

In Hoian:
Deluxe: Victoria Hoi An Resort/ Palm Garden Resort/ Golden Sand Resort/ Life Heritage Resort or similar
Superior: Hoian Beach Resort/ Hoian Riverside resort/ Hoian Trails Resort or similar
Standard: Ancient House Resort/ Hoi an Hotel/ Vinh Hung Resort or similar
Economy: Thuy Duong 3 Hotel/ Vinh Hung 2 Hotel/ Hoai Thanh Hotel/ Sea and Sand Hotel or similar

In Ho Chi Minh City:
Deluxe: New World Hotel/ Caravelle Hotel/ Renaissance Riverside Hotel/ Legend Hotel/ Equatorial Hotel or similar
Superior: Rex Hotel/ Kim Do Hotel/ Continental Hotel/ Grand Hotel/ Park Royal Saigon Hotel/ Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Standard: Bongsen 1 Hotel/ Palace Hotel/Vien Dong Hotel/ Metropole Hotel/ May Hotel/ Thang Long-Oscar/ Tan My Dinh II Hotel/ Le Duy Hotel or similar
Economy: Empress Hotel/ Chancery Hotel/ Saigon Hotel/ Elios Hotel or similar

In Phnom Penh:
Deluxe: Inter continental Hotel/ Cambodiana Hotel  or similar
Superior: FCC Angkor Hotel/ Sunway Hotel/ Phnom Penh Hotel/ Juliana Hotel or similar
Standard: Castle Hotel/ Diamond Hotel/Asia Palace Hotel or similar
Economy: Princess Hotel/ New York Hotel/ Pacific Hotel or similar

In Siem Reap:
Deluxe: Sokha Angkor Hotel/Angkor Palace Resort & Spa or similar
Superior: Tara Angkor Hotel/ Empress Angkor Hotel /Apsara Holiday Hotel / Apsara Angkor Hotel/ Borei Angkor Hotel or similar
Standard: Casa Angkor Hotel/ Royal Empire Hotel /Lotus Angkor Hotel/Angkor Holiday Hotel/ Angkor Land Hotel or similar
Economy: Angkor Riverside Hotel / Angkor ST  Hotel or similar

* All flights & hotels are subject to availability