Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
Meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi-Cruising Halong bay (Lunch on boat)
After breakfast we drive to Halong Bay- one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Ha Long Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea. Ha Long Bay belongs to the Bac Bo (Ton Kin) gulf (about 200km from Ha Noi) and stretches an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like gems. Many islands bear names given by fishermen according to their shape: Cone-shaped Cookie, Banana, Small Fish, Tortoise, Nail, wading Ox etc
In Ha Long Bay we will board a junk for a fantastic cruise through Ha Long Bay (4 hours). Have seafood lunch on boat.
Overnight in Halong
Day 3: Halong - Half-day Hanoi city tour
In the morning, we return to Hanoi and continue with half-day excursion in Hanoi. We will visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday), the One-Pillar-Pagoda and the historical Temple of Literature. Then on to a cyclo tour in the Old Quarter with its lively and narrow streets as well as we will visit a typical local market. In the early evening we will attend a performance of a traditional Hanoian Water Puppet Theatre.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue: Imperial Citadel & Royal tombs
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival the guide will meet you and bring you to your hotel.
After check-in we will have a short break before we head on to the see the Imperial City, an impressive complex, first built in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. We will visit Khai Dinh tomb and the Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue
Day 5: Hue - Hoi An ancient town - night walk
In the morning we leave the hotel for a boat ride on the Perfume River. Then on to Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the river. The Pagoda was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. We continue to Hoi An. En route we will have a stop in Lang Co, where we have a short break. Lunch optional
In Hoi An your guide will pick you up in the evening for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of the city.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6: Fly to Saigon
In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropole of the South Vietnam. In the afternoon we discover the city and come to see the Cathedral, the War Remnants museum before we end the day with a visit to China Town.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 7: Mekong delta: Boat trip & Floating market (Lunch on fruit garden)
We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to the Vinh Long Province, which is situated between two branches of the downstream Mekong river.
On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip along the river's narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. We will make a visit to the Caibe floating market. For lunch, we will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant's-Ear fish. Return to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 8: Saigon-Phnom Penh sightseeing
Transfer to airport to take flight to Phnompenh. After a arrive Phnom Penh, pick up and transfer to check in hotel. Phnom Penh. We will start touring around Phnom Penh. We will visit to the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, the Independence Monument and Toul Sleng genocide museum.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh - Siem Riep - Exploring Angkor Wat
In the morning we departure to the airport to take the flight to Siem Riep.
Continue to visit Siem Riep, the base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor: South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as most complete structure of Angkor Wat which was built by King Suryavarman II in the middle of the 12th century over a period of about 30 years. In the afternoon we visit the Ta Promh, Angkor Wat and view sunset from Phnom Bakheng.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 10: More temples of Angkor
Full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Victory Gate: Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo and Banteay Kdei.
Overnight in Siem Riep
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
Notes:
This Private Journey will depart on your desired date. It can also be taken in reverse starting in Siem Reap and finishing in Hanoi.
