Itinerary

Day 1

Phnom Penh ArrivalUpon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, welcome by our driver holding a board with your name on at the lobby, start driving to city, check in hotel. Free at leisure around to discover the charm of city in the evening. Night in Phnom Penh.Services included: Transport, hotel.

Day 2

Phnom Penh City Tour (B/L)Then we have a city tour: With a visit of the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom, and to the Independent Monument. After the lunch break at a restaurant, in the afternoon, we visit Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samren Phirum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship. Then we move to the nearby National Museum where is collective of post-Ankorian antiques. In the afternoon, visiting the unforgotten Toul Sleng Museum where is the largest center of detention and torture of Khmer Rough regime and then Cheung Ek killing field where is a genocidal site. Finally, we go through the River Front Park whose scenery is much worth shooting before experiencing the exciting boat cruise along the Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river. Night in Phnom Penh.Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel

Day 3

Phnom Penh – Sihanouk Ville (B/L)Today, as soon as after the breakfast at the hotel, we start a trip to Sihanouk Ville - the Cambodia's leading beach resort. Once we get there, we will have chance to witness a spectacular view of the white-sand beach where we can swim or sunbath as we want. Our lunch will be at the beach, then we can relax or enjoy various activities ranging from playing volleyball to swimming until the evening when is the perfect time to see the sunset. After the dinner at the local restaurant, we have a city tour around the city since Sihanouk-Ville is believed to be so enjoyable at night time.Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 4

Sihanouk Ville - Water Fall – Phnom Penh (B/L)We have breakfast at the hotel and then visit the International port of Cambodia, the busy Fishing Port. After that, we continue to The Independent Square and Golden Lion that are of memorable view for the picture taking. After lunch, we get departure to Kbal Chhay Waterfall, which is a fantastic place for the bath. And then we back to Phnom Penh where we will enjoy dinner. Night in Phnom Penh.Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 5

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B/L)In the morning, we get the flight at 6h45 from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with the city of Ankor. then we are accompanied by the guides to the hotel. The same morning we are on tour to Rolous Group temples including the 9th-century-erected Preah Ko temple, Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Rolous group temples, and the four-brick-tower temple of Lo Lei. After the lunch break, we will head to Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddist temple with four concentric walls, Srah Srang (Royal Bath), Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally ancient look. Next, we move to just east of Ankor Thom where stand the Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda that seem to be known as the twin temple, and to Takeo, the only temple never completed, that is yet one among the finest. Finally, we enjoy the dinner at the local restaurant. Night in Siem ReapServices included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 6

South Gate Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B/L)
Today in the early morning, we will view sunrise at Angkor Wat. There you will see the wonderful spectrum of sun rise on the top of the five peaks of Angkor Temple,then breakfast at hotel. In the morning, we continue to visit the exquisitely decorated pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, whose intricate carving has the example of Khmer classical art remaining and stands as the finest monument ever seen on the planet. and then we will visit Kbal Spean (The river of a Thousand lingas). Then lunch at the local restaurant, after that we continue to visit Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Turning the body) where there are some amazingly detailed lintel carvings here, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Dinner at the local restaurant. Night in Siemreap.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 7

Siem Reap- Tonle Sap Lake – Ha Noi (B/L)
In the morning, we are on a boat trip to Great Lake Tonle Sap that is renowned for its basin of fresh water fish (10 tons/ 1Square Km in the 60's). Visitors may also view the fresh water exhibition where we can see various kinds of fish in Tonle Sap Lake. We then continue to Les Artisans d'Angkor -Chantiers Ecole where visitors can observe artisans making high quality wood and stone carvings from scratch to end-product. Then we will enjoy the leisure time before take the flight 19h45 to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at the Noi bai Airport, transfer to city, check in, Night in Ha Noi.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 8

Ha Noi – Lao Cai (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then free whole day fro discover the city, old quarter, market. In the afternoon, join the cyclo trip around the old quarter, picture the old bustling city.
At 20:00 Pick up by taxi at your hotel and transfer to the Hanoi train station to board night train to Lao Cai. Stay overnight on the train.
Services included: Transport, breakfast, cyclo trip, train tickets.

Day 9

Lao Cai – Sa Pa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai (B/L)
Arrive in the early morning at Lao Cai Station, near the Chinese border, and transfer to our private car for a scenic drive to the hill station of Sapa. Enjoy the spectacular views of rice-terraced mountains and Black H'mong and Red Dao hill tribe people dressed in their colorful wares walking along the roadside. After checking into the hotel and breakfast, begin a walking tour through the market, where hill tribe people from villages afar converge here on Saturday, and continue towards Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'mong hill tribe. Back to the town for a late lunch at a local restaurant After lunch hang around the town to interact with the Dzao, H'mong and Dzay hill tribe people. Balance of the day is free at leisure. Night in Sa Pa.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 10

Sa Pa – Bac Ha – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (B/L) (Every Sunday)
Waking up early morning at 06:30. Drive to Bac Ha. This Sunday market also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the Variegated H'mong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi, Tay who still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognizably distinct from each other by their dress. The experience of this congregation is unique. After touring around the market, the car will take you to Ban Pho villages where inhabited of Flower H'mong people. Driver back to Lao Cai town to board Victoria Express back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, train tickets.

Day 11

Ha Noi – City Tour (B/L)
Upon arrival to Hanoi station in the morning. Taxi back to hotel, rest for breakfast at office. During this early time in the morning, you can walk to the Hoan Kiem Lake (About 1km), enjoy the morning fresh air, seeing the old people playing Tai Chi, Leisure around the lake. At 8h00 – 8h30, start a tour of this fascinating capital this morning offers us an insight into the life and times of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. We'll start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, then the house on stilts from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. We'll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next we visit Hanoi's first University - the Temple of Literature - dating back to 1070. Also visit the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” - Hanoi's former central prison made famous first for the incarceration of the leaders of Vietnam's National Liberation movement and later US Airforce pilots shot down over North Vietnam. For lunch sample a traditional Vietnamese ‘pho', the delicious noodle soup that is the unofficial national dish of Vietnam. This evening enjoy a performance of Hanoi's famous Water Puppets. Also enjoy another aspect of Vietnamese cuisine – perhaps a meal at Hanoi's most famous ‘cha ca' (a distinctly spiced fried fish dish) restaurant. Night in Ha Noi.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 12

Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Depart for Halong Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive in Halong around 12:30pm. The crew welcomes you on board the CLASSIC SAIL. Enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:30pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Me Cung Cave, strolling around the cave before enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight on CLASSIC SAIL junk.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and cabin on Junk.

Day 13

Ha Long – Ha Noi – Hue (B/L)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay's landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with light breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast take 1 hour walking around Sung Sot Cave – one of the biggest and most beautiful in Ha Long Bay then head to cruising to Luon Cave with different formations as: Man's Head Islet, Turtle islet. At 10:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at harbour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. Rest before transfer to the airport for the flight at 19h30 to Hue. Pick up to hotel, check in. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 14

Hue City – King Tombs (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, free time before car and guide come to pick up, start a visit of the last King's Palace, discover the unique of constructions of the kings' dynasty, heard about the history, Royal daily life of Kings, princes and princess. Visit more Thai Hoa palace, Ngo Mon gate, 09 Urns...Lunch before get on a dragon boat, cruise along the river for the scenery on the 2 banks. Visit Pagoda, Temple. Tu Duc, Khai Dinh tombs, back hotel, free time for visiting Dong Ba Market, Trang Tien Bridge, Hue daily life. In the evening, enjoy the Traditional folksong show on a dragon boat cruising along the perfume river at night. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip, and hotel.

Day 15

Hue Cuisine Cooking Class (B/L)
At 7:30 in the morning, we follow Mrs. Cuc, the owner of Y Thao Garden House to Dong Ba central market, where she gives an instruction on how to choose food for our cooking lesson at 9:30 at Y Thao Garden House. Lunch is the food we prepare. In the afternoon, free time leisure around the city, and you can try enjoy some local foods. Night in Hue
Services included: Transport, breakfast, lunch, cooking, and hotel.

Day 16

Hue - Da Nang – Museum – Marble Mountain – Hoi An (B/L)
Breakfast, free around, then start to drive to Hoi An. On the way, stop for visit Hai Van Pass, then Lang Co beach, pictures the overview scenery from here. Continue to Da Nang city, visit the Cham Museum, then Marble Mountains with their cave and hillside temples and scenic views. Keep driving along nearby China Beach before continuing on to enchanting Hoi An. Check in, free time. Night in Hoi an.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel.

Day 17

Hoi An – My Son – Pottery Village (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel, then start a trip to My Son Holy Land. Discover the Champ ruins; temples of the old Champ' King, heard about the culture, architecture of the unique building int eh past. After that, boat along the Thu Bon River, back Hoi an. On the way, visit the Thank Ha Pottery, Kim Bong Carpenter Villages. Time for lunch. After the relax, visit the Indochina old trade centre town of Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house. Back resort by yourself. Night in Hoi An
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 18

Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang (B)
Breakfast, free around before transfer to the airport for the flight to Nha Trang with the flight at 09h40. On arrival, pick up, drive to city, and check in, free time swimming on beach. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, breakfast, hotel, flight tickets.

Day 19

Nha Trang Island Tour (B/L)
Today, we join the island tour by boat sruise to discover the islands in Nha Trang: Mun, Mieu or Mot islands. Snorkeling, swimming available during the tour. Lunch then back for visit the fishing village, Tri Nguyen Aquarium – a famous and various oceans' sea fishes. Back hotel, free tiem on beach in the evening. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 20

Nha Trang – Sai Gon City (B/L)
This morning fly to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang with flight no at 09h45. We tour some of the city's famous sites, beginning with Cho Lon – Saigon's Chinatown. See the ornate interior of the Thien Hau temple, and walk the maze of alleyways through Binh Tay Market. We finish back in District 1 with a walk through the city centre, stopping at famous landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the colonial Post Office, the Hotel de Ville, Municipal Theatre and Dong Khoi Street. Sample some of the city's ice cream and iced coffee as we watch the city's motorbike traffic stream by. Tonight we take a walk along one of the city's liveliest food streets, then dine at a popular local restaurant. Night in Ho Chi Minh.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, flight tickets and hotel

Day 21

Ho Chi Minh – Cooking Class (B/L)
This morning we join a cooking class in tropical surroundings, under the guidance of a local chef who reveals some of the secrets of successful Vietnamese cooking. Dishes we prepare may include ‘cha gio' (Vietnamese spring rolls), goi du du (green papaya salad), and thit kho tieu (stewed pork in caramel). Finish the morning by sampling our creations in a sumptuous lunch. This afternoon tour the historic former Presidential Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Night in Ho Chi Minh.
Services included: Transport, breakfast, lunch, cooking, and hotel.

Day 22

Ho Chi Minh - My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L)
Morning boat trip to My Tho, along Saigon and Mekong Rivers, the first bustling town of the Mekong Delta, located 84 km from Ho Chi Minh city. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and the scenery on Vietnam Rivers from the exciting, developing cities to the peaceful Delta, and also provide an opportunity of explore the beauty and the splendor of Saigon and Mekong rivers at your own leisure with friends and family. Arrive My Tho in the afternoon, hand rowing boats will lead you along narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation to the orchard islets (Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix) where almost tropical fruits can be found and tasted also the place to enjoy traditional music learn how to make Coconut candy and collect honey at local garden, bicycle free time. The bus continue to Can Tho. Free at leisure. Night at hotel in Can Tho.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 23

Can Tho – Chau Doc (B/L)
This morning board your boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. Continue on to a fruit orchard where you can sample the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea. In the afternoon drive deeper into the Mekong. On arrival in Chau Doc visit Sam Mountain for sunset, with its breathtaking views over rice paddies to the Cambodian border. Night in Chau Doc.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip and floating hotel.

Day 24

Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh (B/L/D)
Morning breakfast, and then take a rowing boat will take us to a floating village and floating fish farms, landing at the village of Cham, an Islamic minority people in Vietnam. Visit the home of Cham weavers and the local mosque, where Cham children learn Arabic. Our Mekong Cruiser again back to Long xuyen , From here drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, free time for last minute shopping or exploration before a final tour meal to remember, at one of the city's finest Vietnamese restaurants – Mandarin. Night in Ho Chi Minh.
Services included: Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 25

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Free until transfer to TAN SON NHAT airport for the departure flight. End services.
Services included: Transport

Extra Information

Extras -

Price included:
1. Transportation + A/C
2. Accommodations (shared double and twin room)
3. English speaking guide on tour
4. Meals mentioned in the itinerary. (B-breakfast; L-lunch; D-dinner)
5. Sightseeing as mentioned.
6. Boat Trip: Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap Lake, Ha Long; Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mekong delta
7. Flight tickets: Phnom Penh â€' Reap; Reap â€' Ha Noi; Ha Noi â€' Hue; Da Nang â€' Nha Trang; Nha Trang - Sai Gon.
8. Train ticket: Ha Noi â€' Lao Cai â€' Ha Noi (Soft sleepers with A/C â€' shared 4beds cabin)
9. Service charge & Government tax
Price excluded:
1. Personal expenses, Tips, Drinks
2. Vietnam and Cambodia Visas
3. Airport tax; Other services not mentioned in the itinerary above.