Journey into the Heart of Vietnam-Timeless Landscapes and Rich Heritage

Tour Plans

• Day 1 HANOI ARRIVAL - EARLY CHECK IN (B/L/D)

  Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local guide at Hanoi Airport and transfer to the hotel for the early check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards. Balance of the day as your leisure. Meals at restaurants. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 2 HANOI - HOA LU - TAM COC - HANOI (B/L/D)

  Having breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to NinhBinh. Hoa Lu, situated 100km South of Hanoi, was the capital city of Viet Nam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 1009 AD. Some of the sanctuaries and tombs are still remained through years. Apart from the historical interest, the area is also one of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks (Tam Coc) whose splendor is said as much as Halong Bay. Some people and travel articles refers it as Halong Bay on land. Tam Coc, in English means “three caves” consists of 2 natural caves. To get here, it takes 2 – 3 hours excursion by wooden boat along the Ngo Dong River which flows along rice fields. Depending on seasons, you might see that the rice fields have beautiful fresh green or yellow. Bich Dong is only 2 km from Tam Coc. It is well known for unique combining beauty of mountains, river, pagoda and caves. Bich Dong is a perfect place enjoy peaceful wild. After that drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 3 HANOI - HALONG BAY OVER NIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D) PRIVATE TRANSFER

  After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world. From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise. Note: You are recommended to bring an overnight bag to keep your necessary luggage. We are afraid that there is not enough space to store all the luggage of every passenger on board. Moreover, after an overnight stay on board, you will turn back to the same hotel in Hanoi, so your remaining luggage will be sure to be kept safely.

• Day 4HALONG BAY - HANOI FLY TO HO CHI MINH (B/ BR/D) PRIVATE TRANSFER

  After breakfast, enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board – around 11.30am, transfer back to Hanoi. Our driver will transfer you to the airport to take an flight to Ho Chi MinhUpon your arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer

• Day 5HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - CU CHI TUNELS (B/L/D)

  Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Then, we will visit Ben Thanh market – one of the largest market in Ho Chi Minh to see the local life here. Have lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels – the historic site where Vietnamese soldiers used as a shelter during wartime. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars. The system was served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living areas for Vietnamese fighters throughout the war. Take your time to descend into the tunnels to discover the wonderful tunnels and the harsh conditions of Vietcong guerrillas. Back to the hotel. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 6HO CHI MINH – FLY TO SIEM REAP, DINER WITH APSARA DANCE SHOW(B/-/D)

  After breakfast, Our driver will pick you up (Without tour guide) to transfer to the airport to take your international flight to Siem Reap.Upon arrival at Siem Reap Int’s Airport, process immigration procedure, then get your luggage and walk straight to the Exit Gate where our guide & driver is waiting and you’ll transfer directly around 15mins to hotel at the city center for check in. Evening, enjoy buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant. Overnight In Siem reap

• Day 7ANGKOR DISCOVERY (B/L/D)

  After your breakfast, start your visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom, it was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. Enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake. Then continue to Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. This afternoon visits the biggest religious temple in the world: the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple. Built by Suryavarman II, in early 12th century Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Merou, home of the gods. Considered as the masterpiece of the Khmer architecture, this Vishnuite temple is the King"s funerary temple. These are the main reasons to explain the West exposure of the temple. Inside the temple the walls are covered by carvings and bas-reliefs depicting the Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II made during his reign. Stay at this magic place until the sun sets and witness how the warm evening light changes the appearance of the 2000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Back to your hotel Overnight at hotel

• Day 8SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE - DEPARTURE (B/L)

  After breakfast, continue your last trip by visiting a local market known as Rulous market to see villagers selling their home-grown vegetables or a local pagoda to learn about religion. Then heading to the dock for embarking on a private wooden boat cruising around 1hrs / way to Kampong Phluk Floating Village, its unique because it has the largest mangrove forest of the Siem Reap floating villages. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Floodedmangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab- eating macaques. The boat cruise through the floating village, passing the flooded forests will allow you to see ordinary Cambodians going about their daily life in the floating village. Fishermen, boat-makers, markets, schools, spirit houses and waving children are always in plentiful supply on this mesmerizing scenic route, and it is not uncommon for the scenery to provoke silence on the boat, as guests take in the sights and sounds that surround them. a quick stop also at the floating fish farm is quite interesting, Once the cruise through the floating village is complete, your boat will briefly enter the edge of the Great Lake. Finished and transfer back to city. At noon, drop you off at Siem Reap Int’s Airport for your departure flight. End of Services”