• Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

  Upon arrival in Hanoi, we transfer to our hotel where early check-in ensures our rooms are ready. After some time to freshen up, we begin our Vietnam tour with a visit to the National Museum of Fine Art, showcasing ancient stone carvings and Buddhist statues. We then explore the lakeside Ngoc Son Temple and take a walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling area filled with narrow streets, traditional shop-houses, temples, and numerous cafés and bars.
  

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  Accommodation : Overnight in Hanoi
• Day 2: Hanoi City tour

  Today, we continue exploring Hanoi, visiting the monumental Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the wooden stilt house where Ho Chi Minh spent his later years. Nearby, we see the One Pillar Pagoda, the 11th-century Temple of Literature, and West Lake, where we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Taoist Quan Thanh Temple. The afternoon is at leisure, with an optional evening water puppet show, a unique traditional art form from northern Vietnam.
  

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Hanoi
• Day 3 - Hanoi to Halong Bay

  We travel through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong. Here, we board our private junk for a cruise on the emerald waters of Halong Bay, dotted with over 2,000 karst islands topped with dense jungle. After lunch on board, we return to Halong.
  

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Halong Bay
• Day 4 - Halong to Hoi An

  We fly to Danang and travel onward to Hoi An. In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of Hoi An’s exceptionally well-preserved old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over a thousand preserved buildings, including temples, merchants’ houses, warehouses, and workshops.
  

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Hoi An
• Day 5 - Hoi An

  This morning, we visit the peaceful village of Triem Tay on Cam Kim Island. Accompanied by our guide, we tour traditional houses, meet locals, and learn about their culture and traditions. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Hoi An
• Day 6 - Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

  We fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Saigon River aboard a traditional wooden junk.

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
• Day 7 - Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City

  We visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network used by Vietcong guerrillas during the Vietnam War. In the city, we tour landmarks including the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, and the opera house. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
• Day 8 - Ben Tre

  Today, we explore the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’. In Tien Giang, we board a boat for a scenic river cruise, visit a small handicraft factory on Turtle Island, take a tuk-tuk ride, enjoy local honey, and explore the Xep Canal by boat. We also visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
• Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

  We fly to Siem Reap and transfer to our hotel. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Siem Reap
• Day 10 - Angkor Wat

  We explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious complex and Cambodia’s most iconic symbol. Starting at Angkor Thom, we visit the Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm temple, and the main Angkor Wat complex, famous for its bas reliefs and depictions of Hindu myths. We end the day with a sunset view from Sros Srong or Bakheng Mountain. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Siem Reap
• Day 11 - Siem Reap

  We take a boat trip on Tonlé Sap Lake, visiting a floating village. On our return, we stop at the SATCHA Cambodian handicraft centre to see local artisans at work. 

  included meals : Breakfast

  Accommodation : Overnight in Siem Reap
• Day 12 - Siem Reap and Departure

  Our final day is free for leisure until we visit the Royal Garden in Siem Reap, home to the King’s Palace. We offer a lotus flower at the Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine before transferring to the airport for return flight.

  included meals : Breakfast

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