Day 1: Arrive Saigon

Upon your arrival, meet with guide and transfer to the hotel before the tour of an overview on the most bustling city in Vietnam. You will visit the historic landmarks of Saigon, including: the French colonial quarter, the former Presidential Palace, Chinatown, which represent the blending of Western and Oriental cultures and architecture of this 300- year- old city. The day concludes with an optional visit to a galleries and boutique shops in the central area or relaxation at the poolside.

Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Excursion to the Mekong Delta

Leaving Saigon for the insightful trip to Mekong Delta, driving for an hour to the town of My Tho then you will board our private sampan for a scenic cruise on the upper part of the Mekong River, visiting the bonsai and fruit gardens, farming house to discover the daily life of local people, and enjoying the lunch with local specialties in the verdant garden restaurant. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Saigon

Day 3: Saigon – Hoian

This morning you will take a short flight from Saigon to Danang. Upon arrival, welcomed by your guide. You will have the chance to visit Cham Museum, which houses the finest collection of Hindu sculptures of the lost ancient Champa Kingdom; followed by a visit to the famous China Beach before heading to Hoi An, the UNESCO Cultural Heritage town. Check in and free at hotel.

Overnight in Hoian

Day 4: Tour of Hoian ancient town

The morning walking tour of Hoian includes the local markets and historic temples and houses that feature the inter-cultural influences on this charming town. Enjoy the lunch with best local cuisine and shopping around. Afternoon optional bike ride offers an opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside of the town; we will visit the evergreen vegetable gardens and endless rice fields; capturing the scenic river and aqua-farms. Return to the hotel for relaxation.

Overnight in Hoian

Day 5: Hoian – Hue

Take a scenic drive from Hoian to Hue over the Hai Van Cloudy Pass where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline can be viewed at the summit. A stop at Lang Co to visit the fishing village located on a sand dune line. On arrival in Hue, begin the tour of this beautiful city recognized as UNESCO Cultural Heritage with a visit to former imperial city of Hue offering an insightful look into its regal past. In the afternoon, visit a Royal Tombs of King Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, which feature the blending of traditional and western architectures and arts.

Overnight in Hue

Day 6: Hue

Take a dragon boat upstream to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most preserved religious monument. The 30- minute cruise bring us into the sampan boat life of local community who have lived through many generations on these special houseboats. In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel and the colorful Dong Ba central market by Perfume River. Balance of the day is free at leisure at the pool side.

Overnight in Hue

Day 7: Hue – Hanoi

Free until transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Tour of Hanoi upon arrival includes cyclo-riding in the old quarter and French colonial area and water puppet performance.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 8: Tour of Hanoi

Begin the tour of this charming city including the historical landmarks. We will visit Memorial Site of Ho Chi Minh, which offers an overview on the life of Vietnamese’s Father; the 1000- year old Temple of Literature, which was also the first University of Vietnam; the Fine Art of Vietnam, where the exhibits features the traditional and influenced Vietnamese art. Lunch is at the market styled bistro, with local specialties. Optional visit to the private mini-ethnology museum to learn about the indigenous cultures of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam if time permits.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay

Today you will take a scenic drive to Ha Long Bay for a 2- day/ 1- night cruise on the bay. Upon arrival at the dock, board the deluxe junk and start the cruise to explore the bay and enjoy the spectacular view of thousand of limestone rocks rising up from the emerald water; disembark the junk for a walk on the beach and climb up to the top for a panorama of the bay. Fresh seafood dinner is served on board the junk.

Overnight on the junk

Day 10: Ha Long – Luang Prabang

Continue cruising and brunching until noon. Leave the junk and take a drive straight to the airport for the late afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Transfer to the hotel for checking in.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 11: Tour of Luang Prabang/Mekong River Cruise

The morning cruise upstream the Mekong River offers us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside of Luang Prabang. We will visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, housing thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims; the local villages of Ban Xiengmene, a traditional pottery kiln village; and the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun. The afternoon city tour includes the oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture; the National Museum (closed on Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace, whose exhibits represent the Laotian monarchy’s history and culture. This evening we explore the Night Bazzar, where you can find a lovely ion of handmade textiles made by the hill tribes and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 12: Elephant ride for the jungle exploration

After a short drive, we arrive at the Adventure and Elephant ecological camp located 15 km out of town in the middle of unspoilt, natural green surroundings. The advanture elephant ride leads us through the teak forests, plantations and fields. This provides you with a breathtaking and unique experience of exploring the dense tropical jungles, the Nam Khan River and the waterfalls of Tad Sae. (In dry season we ride a village trail). Picnic lunch is served at the waterfall before return back to Luang Prabang city by afternoon. Balance of the day is for own activities.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 13: Luang Prabang – Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap, meet with guide & transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, explore the Angkor complex including the South gate of Angkor Thom and Giant Faces of Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace, the Royal Palace area. Enjoy the sunset view over Angkor temples on the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill.

Overnight in SiemReap

Day 14: Around Siem Reap

We visit the epic Angkor Wat complex- the most wonderful remains of a disappeared civilization which, between the 8th and 13th century, built the splendid Temples of Angkor, partially annihilated afterwards by invasion and hidden for centuries by forest. Angkor is the big attraction not just for Cambodia but for all over the world. It is remarkable for its powerful architecture and for the richness of its sculptures.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 15: Departure

Free until transfer to the airport to fly back home.

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