Vietnam

Part I: Northern Vietnam

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Old Quarter Charm

✈️ Arrival: Meet and greet at Noi Bai Airport (HAN), transfer and check-in to your hotel.

🏛️ City Tour: Visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university).

🛶 Evening: Explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, followed by a wander through the bustling Old Quarter.

🏨 Overnight: Hanoi.

Day 2: Limestone Karsts of Ninh Binh (Tam Coc – Hoa Lu)

🏞️ Excursion: Travel to Ninh Binh, often called “Halong Bay on land.”

🚣 Tam Coc: Enjoy a serene boat trip through the stunning rice fields and past the Tam Coc Caves.

🚴 Optional: Cycle through the tranquil rice paddies.

🏯 Hoa Lu: Visit the ancient capital, seeing the beautiful wooden reliefs at the Dinh and Le temples.

🍴 Meals: Lunch included.

🏨 Overnight: Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

🚌 Transfer: Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

⚓ Cruise Check-in: Board your luxury junk boat.

🦞 Sailing & Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood while cruising past limestone karsts.

🛶 Activities: Kayaking, exploring stunning caves, and passing by floating villages.

🍽️ Evening: Dinner on the boat, followed by evening boat activities or relaxation.

🚢 Overnight: Onboard the cruise ship.

Day 4: Halong Bay & Flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

☀️ Morning: Visit Luon Cave (a peaceful pool inside an island) by boat.

🚢 Disembark: Return to Halong Wharf and transfer to Hanoi Airport.

✈️ Flight: Fly from Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

🛎️ Check-in: Transfer to your central Saigon hotel.

🏨 Overnight: Saigon.

Part II: Southern Vietnam

Day 5: Cruising the Mighty Mekong Delta

🛶 Mekong Cruise: Cruise along the Mekong River, stopping at one of the four islands.

🥥 Local Experience: Ride in small boats rowed by locals through narrow canals shaded by water coconut trees and visit local factories.

🐎 Village Ride: Enjoy a horse-cart ride along peaceful village roads.

🙏 Return: Drive back to Saigon, with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda (famous for its blend of Chinese, Cambodian, and French architecture).

🏨 Overnight: Saigon.

Day 6: War History & Saigon City Landmarks

🗺️ Morning History: Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels (over 200km of underground paths) that played a crucial role in the war.

🏛️ City Sightseeing: Visit the Reunification Palace and the moving War Remnants Museum.

🇫🇷 French Landmarks: Pass by colonial European-style landmarks like the City Hall, Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office.

🏨 Overnight: Saigon.

Part III: Cambodia Heritage

Day 7: Fly to Siem Reap & Khmer Culture

✈️ Flight: Fly from Saigon to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

🛎️ Arrival: Meet your local guide, transfer, and check-in to your hotel.

🕯️ Memorial: Visit Wat Thmei (the Killing Field) with its glass-walled stupa holding victims’ bones.

🎨 Khmer Crafts: Visit Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole to learn about traditional Khmer arts and crafts.

🏨 Overnight: Siem Reap.

Day 8: Majesty of Angkor Wat

🐘 Morning: Explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom (Big Angkor), including the Terrace of the Elephants and the ancient Baphuon temple mountain.

🗿 Afternoon: Visit the iconic Angkor Wat temple, considered one of the wonders of the Eastern world, featuring five towering spires and intricate geometric galleries.

🏨 Overnight: Siem Reap.

Day 9: Temples Reclaimed by Nature

🌳 Nature & Architecture: Explore Ta Prohm temple, famous for the giant tree roots growing over and through the stone ruins.

👑 Royal Sites: Visit Srah Srang (the royal pool) and Thommanon (a small, well-preserved temple).

⚔️ Evening: Visit Preah Khan (The Sacred Sword), known for its long, carved hallways, and Ta Som (a classic Bayon-style monastery).

🌅 Sunset View: Enjoy the sunset from the magnificent 10th-century temple, Pre Rup.

🏨 Overnight: Siem Reap.

Day 10: Departure

🥐 Breakfast and check out from your hotel.

✈️ Transfer: Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport (REP) for your flight back home or to your next destination.