Itinerary -

DAY 1 : ARRIVE HANOI

On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel by our local representative. This afternoon you will

enjoy exciting "cycle ride" around charming French quarter, passing by landmarks like Opera House, St. Joseph's

Cathedral & Rue Paul Bert (now Trang Tien Street). enjoy picturesque Hoan Kiem  Lake & visit Ngoc Son temple- the

very heart of the city. Take a walking tour around Hanoi's famous Old Quarter of 36 old streets -with stop at central

Dong Xuan market. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2 : HANOI - FULLDAY CITY TOUR (B)

Today you will city tour of Hanoi. visit to the Ho Chi Minh complex, inclusive of  Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh

mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda & Presidential Palace (outside). Continue to visit Tran

Quoc pagoda -Vietnam's oldest pagoda on the eastern bank of the Westlake and Hoa Lo prison, famously known as

"Hanoi Hilton". In Afternoon visit Temple of Literature- the  temple of Confucius and also Vietnam's first national

university dated from 11st  century. Five impressive courtyards with paths once reserved for the Emperor are

 now open to the public. Head out of city center to explore Ethnology Museum, the biggest and most interesting

museum in Hanoi to learn much about the culture and traditions of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Overnight at

the hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3 : HANOI - HA LONG CRUISE- OVERNIGHT ONBOARD (B,L,D)

Proceed to Halong Bay (3.5 hour land drive). Embark from Tuan Chau Marina by tender, transfer to Halong

Cruise.Enjoy Welcome drink on board, followed by a  cruise briefing. Enjoy delicious lunch served on board while

cruising to Hoa Cuong floatingfishing farm. Continue to explore the most fantastic water cave   (Luon Cave) in the

bay by kayaking or bamboo boat for an hour. Cruise head to  the Titop Island. Enjoy swimming at sandy beach and

emerald water or climbing up to the top of this island to take your amazing views of the bay. Back to cruise

 to relax and enjoy Sunset happy hour and Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sun deck of cruise. Overnight

on private cabin onboard Halong cruise.

 Note: cruise itinerary is subject to change slightly depending on which cruise you book.

DAY 4 : HA LONG CRUISE- HA NOI- FLIGHT TO DA NANG- HOI AN TOWN (B,L) AFTERNOON FLIGHT

This morning welcome in dawn or Join Tai Chi lesson on Sundeck. Arrive at Me  Cung (Maze Cave) and join tour with

guide to explore the cave. After exploring Halong Bay and pass through hundreds of islets on the way back to Tuan

Chau pier. Enjoy delicious lunch served on board. Disembark at Tuan Chau Pier and our car will be waiting to take

you directly to airport for flight to Da Nang. On arrival at Da Nang City, welcomed by our guide and private transfer

to hotel in Hoi An  town to check inand relax. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 5 : HOI AN - WALKING TOUR- BOAT TRIP TO TRADITIONAL VILLAGES (B)

Today you will take a walking tour of Hoian ancient town.You will visit landmarks  of the town including: Japanese

Covered Bridge Pagoda, Sa Huynh Museum, Tran  Family Chapel, Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, Lantern Making

Workshop.  In the afternoon takea leisure boat trip along Thu Bon river to watch the busy daily life of Hoian people

on two banks of the river. Stop at Thanh Ha pottery  village where we see skillful craftsmen making pottery

products: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot... before ourown eyes. Continue to visit Kim Bong carpentry village,

 listen to the history of the village, visit the ship-building yards, see the  handicrafts and sculptures. Overnight at

the hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 6 : HOI AN - FREE AT LEISURE (B)

The day is at leisure and shopping around Hoi An.Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 7 : HOI AN - DA NANG - FLIGHT TO SAIGON - CITY TOUR (B) MORNING FLIGHT

Today you will transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred

to the hotel by our local representative. In the afternoon enjoy city tour to see Saigon's historic landmarks: A stroll

down  Dong Khoi Street, previously Rue Catinat during the French colonial days as the  centre of Saigon's

commercial and shopping district. after visit to Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in

1975. The grand building  todayis a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Passing by classic European-

 landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the neo-Romanesque  Notre Dame Cathedral and pay a visit

to the Central Post Office designed by  famous architect Gustave Eiffel. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

DAY 8 : SAIGON - MY THO - MEKONG DELTA BOAT TRIP (B,L)

After breakfast, guide and car take you south of Saigon to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong delta. Upon arrival in

My Tho, we will take a Mekong boat trip to go  between canals into gardens and rural houses, where a lot of families

produce coconutcandy, feed the bee for honey, or plant juicy fruit. Stop at some families  and their small factories to

enjoy their daily life and taste the tea with honey. Lunch served at local restaurant overlooking the river with

"elephant ear fish"- Mekong'sspecialty dish.On the way back, visit to Vinh Trang pagoda, noted for  its special

architecture with the combination between Western and Eastern Art. Back to Saigon late afternoon and overnight at

the hotel in Saigon.

DAY 9 : SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS (B)

Today you will visit Cu Chi Tunnels, 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This network of tunnels, which stretched

for over 200km, is one of the most famous  and historical aspects of the Viet Nam War. Upon arrival, watch a short

 introductory documentary before follow our guide into the winding, underground network to explore the war

memorial park. Discover the Cu Chi site, which  includes weapon and booby-trap exhibitions, visit different

underground bunkers featuring kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition depots and hospitals... View

 authentic relics from the war such as camouflaged tunnel entrances and a bullet- riddled tank.After sightseeing,

return to the city centre late noon. Rest of the day  free at leisure or shopping in Ho ChiMinh city. Overnight at the

hotel in Saigon.

DAY 10 : SAIGON - FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP- CITY TOUR (B) MORNING FLIGHT

Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure until private transfer to airport for onward  flight.Upon arrival, welcome by tour

guide in Siem Reap, transfer to check in  hotel. Then visit West Baray Big Pond, a "baray" is a water reservoir built

by the ancient Khmer people. Continue Wat Thmei (Killing Field) with a unique glass-  walled stupa containing the

bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge; Wat Bo  founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda with very

unique wall  paintings of the Reamker(Ramayana) and the "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers  Ecole" the Finest

Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 11 : SIEM REAP - FULL DAY ANGKOR TOUR (B)

Today you will explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2  walled and moated royal city and

was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part

because it was  constructed in asomewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an

impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall  adorned with carved elephants and gradual that

spans the heart of Angkor Thom  in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal

 Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of  the Leper King is at the north

end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double  terrace wall with deeply carved nagas, demons and other

mythological beings.Last you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and

natural beauty! In Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled

Cambodiafrom 1113 to 1152 and built  the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The

plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches  is an ancient masterpiece of

architectural design and construction. It is time to  visit Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view. You will have

fun time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 12 : DEPART SIEM REAP(B)

Today you will be transfer to airport for your flight back home or your next destination.On the way if there is time

we will visit Puok, the real and original place of the Artisans d'Angkor silk, where you will see the full process of silk

 producing, from the silk worms munch on the Mulberry leaves to spin their cocoons which used to make silk warp.

You of course will see the weaving work and purchase the high quality silk products as a beautiful Cambodia

souvenir.

                                 Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!