- Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoian, Myson Sanctuary, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnel, Mekong Delta, Angkor Temples

- Customized upon requested

- High comfort & flexibility

                 - Year round organized/ on demand

                 - Starting from either Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Seam Riep

                 - Private tour, High comfort & flexibility

BRIEF ITINEARY:
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi. Airport Pick Up.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour. Flight to Hue. (B, L)
Day 5: Hue City Tour Full Day. (B, L)
Day 6: Land Transfer Hue - Hoian. City Tour Danang. (B, L)
Day 7: Hoian free time. (B)
Day 8: Tour Hoian Town and My Son Holyland. (B,L)
Day 9: Flight Danang – Nha Trang.  (B)
Day 10: Nha Trang.  (B)
Day 11: Nha Trang Island and snorkeling trip. (B, L)
Day 12: Flight Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City.  (B)
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho. (B,L)
Day 15: Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)
Day 16: Flight Ho Chi Minh City – Seam Riep. (B,L)

Day 17: Angkor Wat – Small And Grand Circuit (B,L)

Day 18: Angkor Temples – Rolous – Tonle Sap Boat Trip (B,L)
Day 19: Departure Seam Riep. (B)

DETAILED ITINEARY:

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi. Airport Pick Up.

Upon arrival Hanoi, welcomed by the Tour Guide and Car Driver of Indochina Leisure at the airport then you will be transferred to the hotel in city centre. Check in and stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)

This morning, you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay (the World Natural Heritage site) via the Red River Delta. After 3.5 hours driving, arrival at Halong Pier, you check out the junk cruise while lunch is served. You will cruise passing through the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons teeth. After lunch, you take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. In the late afternoon, you visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, you do kayaking or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board, enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a restaurant. You will stay overnight onboard.

Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)

This early morning, after waken up by the sounds of waves and birds welcoming the new day, you will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. You will have one more time take a walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Check out the junk and get on car to return to Hanoi. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi City Tour. Flight to Hue. (B, L)

Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l Ecole Francaise d Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam s turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Afterwards, you heading to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Hue. Overnight stay in Hue.

Day 5: Hue City Tour Full Day. (B, L)

Spend full day to visit Hue City, Vietnam s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam s cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 6: Land Transfer Hue - Hoian. City Tour Danang. (B, L)

Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the Vietnam’s East Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at My Khe Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks - once islands made of marble - and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Stay overnight in Hoi An. former merchants house. Overnight stay in Hoian.

Day 7: Hoian free time. (B)

Free time on the beach & freely at your own leisure. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Tour Hoian Town and My Son Holyland. (B,L)

Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.

After lunch at local restaurant, we visit Hoian. Hoian Old Quarter including 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese

Day 9: Flight Danang – Nha Trang.  (B)

Free time until we transfer you to the airport for the flight to Nha Trang. There is no tour activity today but your own free time. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang.  (B)

Free time on the beach & freely at your own leisure. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 11: Nha Trang Island and snorkeling trip. (B, L)

Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 12: Flight Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City.  (B)

Take the short flight to get back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)

8.00am Pick-up at your hotel, you enjoy a half day excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s.

The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from former Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centre and kitchens.

Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life during the war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there is even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.

Lunch is arranged at the local restaurant.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the biggest and most crowned city of Vietnam, warm year round and hospitable people. This afternoon we visit the bustling Ben Thanh Market - a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! There are several interesting sights in Saigon . The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled Requiem which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts. The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end. Close to the Palace some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France. Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam s largest post office. For all of its French colonial history, Ho Chi Minh City is by far Vietnam s most modern city. It has numerous shopping malls, cinemas, discotheques and a bewildering number of bars.

Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight stay in HCMC.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho. (B,L)

7:30 pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Next, a boat rides on the maze of shady canals visiting the An Binh islands (Vinh Long). We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Over night at hotel in Can Tho.

Day 15: Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)

Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City via My Tho city. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 16: Flight Ho Chi Minh City – Seam Riep. (B,L)

We meet at the airport and transfer to hotel in town and carry on with the excursion to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King Afternoon visit to world-famous Angkor Wat. Watch the impressive sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Seam Riep.

Day 17: Angkor Wat – Small And Grand Circuit (B,L)
Early morning, we will take an opportunity to view the beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat (optional) and then return to hotel for breakfast. In the same morning, tour to the Small Circuit including Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevoda. In the afternoon, visit the Grand Circuit including Prasat Kravan, East Mebon, Pre Rup and Preah Khan. Dinner will be served at restaurant with traditional dance show. Overnight in Seam Riep.

Day 18: Angkor Temples – Rolous – Tonle Sap Boat Trip (B,L)
We will take morning visit to Roluos Group including Prasat Preah Ko, Bakong, Lo Lei. In the afternoon, take an appealing boat trip on the Tonle Sap to see the fisherman villages and visit the Siem Reap Market. Overnight in Seam Riep.

Day 19: Departure Seam Riep. (B)

This is the last day of the trip, our guide and driver will come to your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight home. Trip ends at Seam Riep International Airport. Thank you for traveling with Indochina Leisure. Good bye and See you again!

HOTEL OPTIONS:

 
*** The hotels that listed as above are subject to availability of the hotels. In the case of any or all these hotels not being available we will make every reasonable effort to substitute accommodation of similar standard. Customer can choose other hotels which are different from above list then Indochina Leisure’s consultant will re-quote the trip base on selected hotels.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDED:

+ All accommodation within the tour base on double room or twin room

+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)

+ All landed transfers within the tour.
+ Flight ticket Hanoi – Hue; Danang – Ho Chi Minh City; Ho Chi Minh City – Seam Riep on Vietnam and Cambodia airlines, economy class including all taxes

+ Halong Bay Overnight Cruise program, local guide on boat and shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong – Hanoi

+ Experienced English Speaking Tour guides. Other languages (French, Chinese, Spain, Russian, German…) are available and upon requested.
+ Boat trip in Mekong Delta
+ All entrance and sightseeing fees
+ Water Puppet Show live performance in Hanoi
+ Cyclo Tour in Hanoi Old Quarter for 1 hour.
+ Complimentary Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid (except special nationalities)
+ Government tax

+ Service charge

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDED:

+ Air tickets more than indicated

+ Beverages and other meals do not clearly indicate in the program
+ Visa stamp fees to Vietnam 
+ Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
+ Early check-in (before 2.00pm) and late check-out (after 12.00pm) at all hotels
+ Kayak in Halong Bay

+ Service not mentioned
+ Travel insurance 
+ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...) 
+ Tipping for drivers and tour guides
+ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

TOUR PRICE: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs

PLEASE NOTE: All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications

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