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Our trip starts from our hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and depart for Cai Be town where we will take the boat ride through the natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Before boating to the river island where we will enjoy our delicious lunch in the heart of the orchard we visit the Cai Be wholesale fruit market...

Day 1 Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city
Up on arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, we will be met and transferred to hotel. Relax.

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Chau Doc
Our trip starts from our hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and depart for Cai Be town where we will take the boat ride through the natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Before boating to the river island where we will enjoy our delicious lunch in the heart of the orchard we visit the Cai Be wholesale fruit market. After lunch we continue on cruising through the natural canal in island, and under the shadow of the water coconut trees. We also visit the local family where we can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Walking through the fruit plantation in An Binh island, we will take the rowing boat ride along the creeks before coming to Vinh Long by motorized boat. Then we transfer to our vehicle to drive to Chau Doc city. Overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.
Today Breakfast and lunch included

Day 3 Chau Doc - Pnom Penh by boat
Goodbye Vietnam at 07:00AM, we take a hydrofoil up stream to Phnom Penh. It takes us 5 hour boat trip along Mekong River. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Today Breakfast included

Day 4 Phnom Penh
In the morning we start the tour with Silver Pagoda located in the Royal Palace Enclosure and the Royal Garden, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles, and each tile weights 1 kilogram. The treasures include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilos and a small 17th century emerald Buddha, After that we visit The National Museum, built in the Khmer style in the 1920's has an extensive collection of Khmer art. The highlight of the exhibit is the artifacts from the pre-Angkor period to Angkor period. Before lunch we also visit the Wat Phnom, widely acknowledged as the site of the foundation of Phnom Penh. Where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh. We have lunch in the restaurant. In the afternoon we visit The Tuol Sleng Museum, also called Museum of Genocide where we can understand more about the most tragic part in Cambodia history. From 1975 until 1979 it was Khmer Rouge's main torture and interrogation center, gaining the acronym 'S-21'. From here the victims were taken out and executed in what is now known as the Killing Fields. Follow by that we visit the Victory monument and the Russian Market.
Today Breakfast included

Day 5 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat by boat
After breakfast we catch the early Express Speed Boat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap across the Tonle Sap Lake. Upon arrival we will be greeted and transferred to Siem Reap for check-in at the hotel and then lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom: the Bayon Temple, the Baphuan, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. And we watch the sunset over Angkor Wat from the Phnom Bakeng. Dinner at the restaurant where we can enjoy the traditional dance of the Khmer people. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Today Breakfast included

Day 6 Siem Reap - Angkor Complex
An early start to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a tour of the temples including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Leper King and Phimean Akas. Afternoon our tour will be at Srah Srang, Bantey Kdei, Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon and Ta Prohm Temple. Then we go back to hot air balloon station where we can ride a stable hot air balloon for a truly memorable sunset look over one of the Wonder of the World, Angkor Wat. Overnight in the hotel in Siem Reap
Today Breakfast included

Day 7 Siem Reap - Angkor Complex
In the morning,we will visit Banteay Srei temple, Ta Prohm (the Jungle temple). Afternoon, transfer to Preah Khan and then Neak Pean, Ta Som and Banteay Samre. Dinner at Apsara restaurant.
Today Breakfast included

Day 8 Siem Reap - Hanoi by airplane
In the morning we visit the floating village, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake. In the afternoon we have free time at leisure. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi, we transfer to hotel. Relax at the Capital city of Vietnam.
Today Breakfast included

Day 9 Hanoi night train to Lao Cai
This trip is started at around 08:00am and ended at around 07:00pm. We will visit Ho Chi Minh complex and the Temple of Literature then we stop for our lunch in a local fine restaurant.
This afternoon, we visit the Ethnology Museum, West Lake area (Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda), Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. We have one hour to traveling around the Ancient city to see the daily Life of Hanoian and one more hour to watch The Water Puppet show in the Theater on the bank of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Tonight we take a night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Today Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 10 Sapa
Up on arrival in Lao Cai Raiway station very earky we take our guide and car waiting for us and transfer to Sapa. Breakfast at the local restaurant. Relax one or 2 hours, at 09 am we leave the sapa town and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditions and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigio blue clothing. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green colour. The Zay houses are build in wood and bamboo with clay floor. We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here.
Trekking distance: 15 km.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 11 Sapa night train to Hanoi
After the breakfast we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroideries and coins on their clothing. On their head they wear a red scarf. Some of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao’ Legend. We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su pan where you will meet the jeep transfer back to Sapa. Tonight we drive back to Lao Cai to catch night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the Express train again.
Today Breakfast included

Day 12 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay overnight on junk
We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi, approximately 3,5 hours away we arrive in Halong cty. En route we stop at a Handicraft Centre where you can relax and visit the hadicapped children who are working. Up on arrival in Halong we transfer to our deluxe junk. Once we have settled in, we can begin our cruise around majestic Halong Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves, the afternoon can fill in with a fresh swim, soak up the sun on the top deck or try our hand at some kayaking. In the evening our cook will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes as well as traditional Vietnamese fare as we weigh anchor in the heart of the bay.
Overnight on the junk.
Day use Nhat Tien hotel : 05.30 - 08.00
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 13 Halong Bay overnight on Cat Ba Island
This morning we transfer to another traveling boat and head to Cat Ba island. Check in hotel and relax at the beach.
Today Breakfast included

Day 14 Cat Ba - Haiphong - Hanoi
We are relax at the beach today till 15:00, we walk to the wharf and take the hydrofoil to Hai Phong city, where our awaiting vehicle transfer us to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Today Breakfast included

Day 15 Hanoi - night train to Hue.
Today we are free at our leisure. In the evening we will take a night train to Hue. Overnight on Express train.
Today Breakfast included

Day 16 Hue
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:
- Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
- Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest.
Then we cruise back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City; and Dong Ba market. Tour ends at around 06:00PM at hotel.
Today Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 17 Hue - DMZ day trip
Early pick up at hotel in Hue, we will transfer to demilitarized zone along National way 1A. This morning we will visit the Ancient citadel of Quang Tri, Hien Luong Bridge, the Seventeenth Parallel - the border between North and South of Viet Nam during the war and Vinh Moc Tunnel. In the afternoon, we will follow the Highway No 9, visit Khe Sanh and Suspension Bridge of Dakrong. Then we return to Hue. Tour ends at the hotel about 06:00PM
Today Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 18 Hue - Hoi An
After breakfast at the hotel, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way we will stop to contemplate the stunning views North, to Lang Co Beach and South to Danang city. Danang city with Cham Museum – the houses of the most complete collection if Cham Artifacts anywhere in the world; China Beach – where the American named and used to have their Rest and Relaxation; and the Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, water, fire and earth). We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, relax and take our walking tour before our Dinner. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
Today Breakfast included

Day 19 Hoi An
Free day at leisure
Today Breakfast included

Day 20 Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho chi Minh by morning flight
Today we will take a short domestic flight to Saigon. Transfer to hotel in Saigon and relax.
Today Breakfast included

Day 21 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnel
In the morning we will leave Saigon for the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the "Iron Triangle" or "Iron Land". On our way there we will drive through pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers.
Today Breakfast included

Day 22 Ho chi Minh City
Our tour starts at 08:30 and ends at 18:00. We depart our hotel for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that we will visit War Remnant Museum, where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Before our lunch we stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get our good shots for our memory of the biggest city in Vietnam.
Today Breakfast included

Day 23 Ho chi Minh City - Departure
A late morning departure ensures some free leisure time before leaving.
Today Breakfast included

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:>> Tour Cost Includes
-> English or Spain speaking guide/s.
-> All accommodation on twin share basis with daily breakfasts.
-> Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary.
-> All private transfers and transport
-> Sightseeing as outline
-> Economy air travel: Siem Reap – Hanoi; Danang – Saigon
-> Domestic departure tax inside Vietnam
-> 4 soft sleeper berth cabins to Sapa
-> Kayaking
-> Boat trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
-> Boat trip from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
:>> Tour Cost Excludes
-> Other Airfares and taxes
-> Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
-> Visas and visa fees.
-> Entrance fees and permits during free time
-> Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
-> Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
-> Tips and gratuities
 
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