Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (L, D)
Arrive in Ha Noi you will be met by our guide and driver and transferred to the hotel for check in. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho chi Minh’s stilt house – where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969, then visit Ho chi Minh’s Museum where tourists will learn what he had done for Viet Nam and some other countries and learn all kinds of information about President Ho Chi Minh. The next place is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. Leave One Pillar Pagoda for the Temple of Literature – the first college of Vietnam dedicated to Confucian. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is on the shore of West Lake. Then, you will discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple. Especially, you will have chance to visit Hanoi Royal Citadel with 1.000 years old. Welcome dinner is included.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - New World Natural Wonder (B, L, D)
Depart for Halong. Enroute, you will have a short break of 15 minutes to rest before going to Halong Bay.
Boarding for a complimentary drink and delicious sea food lunch while cruising to the bay . Enjoy the beautiful limestone islands with Fighting – Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burners.....formed by the process of erosion between the sea water and limestones. Many of them are covered in lush, dense jungle. Later, we visit Sung Sot Cave ( Cave of Surprises ) and then spend an hour kayaking before a refreshing ocean swimming.
Fresh seasonal fruits are served on sundeck. Having dinner and overnight on boat.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B,L)
A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin. Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served. Trip by tender to Ti Top Island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay. Having lunch on board with a variety of local food, enjoying the rest of the boat trip.
Arriving back at Halong dock. Have a short break of 15 minutes and en route to Ha Noi. Overnight in Hanoi. Free dinner.
Day 4: Hanoi – Nha Trang Where Miss Universe 2008 was organized (B, L, D)
Transfer to airport for flight to Nha Trang where Miss Universe 2008 was organized. Visit Memento Country Home - where you can choose to relax and enjoy fresh air in the middle of grass field and experience a cruise on ox-carriage to Fairy Stream and the surrounding area. Relax with local spa package at Memento Country Home (hair wash, facial massage, herb bath, body massage) with natural ingredients such as soapberry, lemon, cucumber, lemon grass, herbs … are used thousand years ago as a very traditional way of hygiene. Check in Hon Tam Resort on a green island with very beautiful sceneries and white sand beach with blue clean sea water. Visit Hoang Hoa Thon (Royal Flower Village) with Ancient House (200 years old). Dinner and discover Hon Tam Island by night.
Day 5: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
After a short flight, you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. You get local Saigon Massage and a chance to relax with light music, candles, aroma sticks lighten up atmosphere. City tour: Chinese Lady Pagoda, Reunification Palace, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall, City Theatre, Ben Thanh Market. Cruise dinner on Saigon River. Enjoy dinner & discover Saigon by night.
Day 6 : Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Tour (B, L, D)
Pick up at hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island, also called Coconut Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch. The motorized boat cruise more along natural creeks and quiet village. Visit orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Then back to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 7 : Ho Chi Minh City – Phnompenh – The Capital of Cambodia (B, L, D)
After a short flight, you arrive in Phnompenh – The Capital of Cambodia. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independent Monument, Naga Casino Resort. After dinner, back to hotel. Overnight in Phnompenh.
Day 8 : Phnompenh – Siemreap - Angkor Wat (B, L, D)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for fly to Siem Reap by domestic flight, then transfer to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphoun Temples, Elephant and Leper King Terraces, Phimean Akas Temple. Lunch will be serve in local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to the World Heritage of Angkor Wat Temple. Study both splendid architecture and bas-relief and then late evening climb up the Bakheng Hill to enjoy sunset scenery view over Angkor Wat and the surrounding areas. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight stays at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 9 : Siemreap Departure Home Flight (B)
Today is a sad day! Our guide will take you to the airport and say goodbye. End tour
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Price inclusion:
- A/C transportation for the whole trip
- Air tickets for domestic flight: Hanoi – Nha Trang ; Nha Trang – HCMC ; Phnompenh – Siemreap
- 8 nights stay at 3 or 4-star Hotels, 4-star Junk and 5-star Resorts
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Boat cruise fee and entrance tickets to tourist sites indicated in the program
- Kayaking in Halong Bay and Hon Tam Resort
- Fee for Balloon Ride
- Local Saigon Massage
- Local spa package at Memento Country Home (hair wash, facial massage, herb bath, body massage) with natural ingredients such as soapberry, lemon, cucumber, lemon grass, herbs … are used thousand years ago as a very traditional way of hygiene.
- English-speaking tour guide for the whole trip
- 1 bottle of drinking water & 1 wet towel/day
- VISA to Vietnam upon arrival
Price exclusion:
- Expenses not listed above
- Tips for drivers and tour guide
- International air tickets
- Beverages
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Cambodia upon arrival
Terms & Conditions
- Deposit of 50% is required upon tour booking confirmation
- Balance should be settled upon your group arrival.
Cancellation
Change departure date 20%, cancel before 30 days free, from 10-15 days 50%, from 7-9 days 70%, from 3-6 days 80%, after 24 hours 100%, without prior notice 100%.
The above price can be changed upon market situation.
Above price is not applicable for peak periods: February 01-20th , 2013 ; April 30 – May 4th , 2013 ; Sep 1st – 5th, 2013 ; Dec 22th, 2013 – February 20th, 2014 and local festivals if any.
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