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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon

City tour starts upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon, be met and drive to visit Ben Thanh Market, where you can see many interesting things about the daily life of local people. Continue driving to your hotel for check-in and have lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon: we will start a Ho Chi Minh City travel visiting the War Remnants and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.Overnight in HCMC.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel

In the morning, travel by transfer to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, you will enjoy a scenic drive through idyllic paddy flatlands and countryside. Arrive at Cu Chi tunnels for a fascinating guided tour of this amazing three-floor labyrinth of underground passages stretching a staggering 250kilometres from Saigon to the Cambodian border. After Cu chi, transfer to Cao Dai temple at Tay Ninh town for a trip. You will arrive at the temple in time for the midday service giving you the chance to listen to chanting devotees. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes. Return to HCMC after lunch. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Can Tho

Your tour guide picks you up at the hotel to travel to Ben Tre, the “Coconut capital” in Mekong Delta. Arrive at Ben Tre town, take a boat trip around Ben Tre River, enjoy sight-seeing local activities on the river.In Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks, we will see some family making mats.Take motor cart Pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to know the culture in the country.After lunch take a bicycle to visit countryside in Mekong delta. Visit rice factory and Mr. Sáu khánh house – local ancient porcelains collected.Back to the boat then cruising to canal then back to the land where our car waiting for us to Cantho. On the way we stop over at Bonsai village, see the beautiful church. Then continue to Cantho pass by ferry for conquering large river.Overnight in Cantho.

Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel, rising to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating markets. Enjoy seeing the real Mekong lifestyle in the market, visit orchard garden & noodle house before back to land to visit Chinese temple… After then, we drive back directly to the HCMC international airport for a late afternoon flight to Bangkok.Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 5: Bangkok - Bang Pa-in - Sukhothai

Pick you up at your hotel in Bangkok. First, you drive north to Bang Pa-In, a former royal palace that nowadays serves as a summer residence of the king. Continue to drive to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Bangkok, destroyed in 1767 by the Burmese Visit here, the most important temples, including Wat Phanan Choen, Wat Yai Mongkol, and Wat Rachaburana. Drive through the central plains to Singburi where the Phenom Chaksi Wat, a temple with one of the largest reclining Buddha is Thailand's. Singburi of Uthai Thani to take a small, very beautiful road through the rice level and look at a glass temple in Uthai Thani. It continues with a brief stopover Kamphengphet up to Sukhothai. Overnight at hotel in Sukhothai.

Day 6: Sukhothai - Phitsanulok

Sukhothai was the first capital of the former Kingdom of Siam in the 13-14 century. You will visit the most ancient plants, such as Wat Mahatat, Wat Sra Sri, and Wat Sri Sawai. Due to this huge park, you can either walk or your supervisor rents bikes, where you can tour the facility. Since very few cars run here, it's a nice change, a time to sit on the bike. Then it continues with a visit to the Wat Phitsanuloke Mahatat. Overnight at hotel in Phitsanulok.

Day 7: Phitsanulok - Lopburi - Kanchanaburi

Departure in the morning back south to Lopburi. In Lopburi, we will look at a monkey shrine, the ancient Khmer temple of Wat Prangsamyot, and the former Royal Palace Narai. We continue our tour in a southwestern direction through the central plains, passing Suphanburi until reaching Kanchanaburi. Overnight at hotel in Kanchanaburi.

Day 8: Kanchanaburi

Have a morning tour to visit Kanchanaburi. Here are the so-called JEATH Museum, War Cemetery and the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Then take a train ride on the "Death Railway". After that, you go to an elephant camp where you first ride on an elephant under an hour and then take a bamboo raft ride. Overnight at a resort on the River Kwai, about 50 km north of Kanchanaburi.

Day 9: Kanchanaburi - Damnoen Saduak - Bangkok

After an early breakfast drive to Damnoen Saduak, and visit the only remaining active floating market in Thailand. With a rowing boat to be rowed for an hour through the market street and the adjacent channels, close to the market situation over. Like 140 years ago today still people from surrounding areas come here and sell their products in this key market. Then you visit a beautiful Catholic church, on the banks of the Mae Klong River. Continue on to Petchaburi with a visit to the Khao Luang Cave, in which many monkeys live, and the Royal Palace. Finally, you can either go back to Bangkok hotel or to the airport for your departure flight.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International airport, a company representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your hotel in Hanoi Central which will take almost an hour. You can spend the rest of the day in leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Lan Vien (ROH))

Day 2: Hanoi City tour

This full day tour takes us around Hanoi’s most interesting sights; including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his Stilts House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. The next stop is the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. Then we drive to peaceful West Lake with lovers street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. In the afternoon, we visit one of the city’s museums, either the History Museum or the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Later we will tour the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets and guilds. Today we also tour Hoan Kiem Lake – the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple. We end today’s tour with a visit to the unique Water Puppet Show in Thang Long Theater.

Note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays and every afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Lan Vien (ROH))

Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Cruise (Huong Hai Sealife (Suite))

After early breakfast we begin our four hours drive through the beautiful country side to Halong bay. We set out on our cruise from Bai Tu Long Bay area. During the cruise, we get to enjoy the beautiful islands, namely Tea pot, Mat Quy –Monster Face, Yen Ngua, Man’s Head, Tortoise and many others. Today we also have a bit of fun outside our ship and explore Hang Sung Sot, one of the largest and most famous cave in the entire Halong Bay. We continue cruising through limestone islands and stop at Ti Top Island where we can enjoy swimming or walking up to the summit and admiring a fantastic view of the Halong Bay. In the evening, you will attend the chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Later you can relax or try squid fishing. Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong Bay to Hanoi then fly to Saigon (Brunch)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Grand Luxury Wing)

There will be a Tai Chi session on the sundeck early in the morning. After breakfast we can enjoy the tranquil lagoon at Luon cave by a traditional rowing boat or by kayaking. Drive back to Ha Long city from where your driver will take you to the airport from where you will fly to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

The itinerary above is operated by Huong Hai Sealife and thus may be altered depending on the weather without prior notice.

Day 5: Saigon: Chu Chi tunnels, city tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Grand Luxury Wing)

Today we visit the famous Chu Chi tunnels in the morning. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. Next, drive back to Saigon and visit several landmarks of the city which is by far Vietnam’s most modern city. Observe some of the best examples of French colonial architecture represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. We will also tour The Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 and The War Remnants Museum which has a wealth of images from the wars. End today’s tour with a visit to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, a fantastic place for bargains of every kind!

Day 6: Cruise Cai Be floating market then drive to Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Victoria Can Tho (Superior))

After breakfast we drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be which is well-known for its floating market. Next, enjoy a cruise along the waterways and canals labyrinth before stopping at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular meal of ‘Elephant ear fish’. We continue exploring the tributaries and canals of the delta throughout the afternoon before leaving for Can Tho city for a good night’s sleep.

Day 7: Can Tho to Cai Rang floating market, My Tho then drive back to Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Grand Luxury Wing)

After breakfast we take a boat to Jin In and explore the floating market of Cai Rang which is another exciting floating market in the Mekong Delta. Later, drive to My Tho where we visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is one of the best-known temples in the region before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Fly to Siem Reap, tour Angkor Wat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel (Superior))

After arriving at Siem Reap, Cambodia, we begin our tour of Cambodia’s 12th century capital of Angkor Thom. We begin by visiting South Gate which has huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean. Bayon Temple is known for its unique 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. We also visit the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, we visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor, Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Next, enjoy a wonderful sunset from the Phnom Bakheng Hills. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 9: Siem Reap: Angkor Complex

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel (Superior))

Today, we visit the 10th century temple of Banteay Srei Temple regarded as one of the crown jewels of classical Khmer Art. Then, we will continue our visit to Banteay Samre, which was built in the third quarter of the 12th century. In the afternoon, we will visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, then see Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths”) which was once used for ritual bathing. Then it’s off to Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo (constructed in the late 10th and early 11th century) and Ta Prohm (one of the area’s most beautiful temples). Overnight in Seam Reap.

Day 10: Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake then fly to Bangkok,Thailand

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel (Centre Point Pratunam)

After breakfast, we will take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to visit floating villages (complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals), and then visit the school known as “Les Artisans d’Angkor.” We will then transfer to Siem Reap international airport for our flight to Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 11: Bangkok: city sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel (Centre Point Pratunam)

Today we tour Bangkok’s most prominent landmarks beginning with Pak Klong Talad, a bustling around the clock market. Then we take a short Tuk Tuk ride to Saranrom Royal Garden where we can relax and learn about a variety of Thai plants. Next, visit the Royal Regalia Museum and admire beautiful jewelry, which used to be ornaments of the royal officers and consorts. Our next stop is the temple of The Emerald Buddha held by all Thais as the symbol of national independence. In the afternoon, we take a long-tailed boat along the Chao Phraya River and get acquainted with the local lifestyle. We pass through the Grand Palace and pay a brief visit to the Royal Barge Museum which houses ceremonial King’s Barges decorated with multi-color glasses, gilt and stuccos. Our boat ride ends at Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 12: Final Departure

Meals: Breakfast

We have no activities planned for today. A representative of the company will transfer you to Suvarnabhumi Airport for your onward flight.