Highlights:
- Visiting the most highlight historical, cultural sites and architecture in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh.
- Visit Muong Hoa Valley and many tribal villages in Sapa
- Experience lifestyle of the locals in Mekong area
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, Angkor Wat
- Discover the culture and lifestyle by visiting Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Our driver will pick you up at airport, transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, accommodation: hotel
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)
08:30Am, our guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the city tour. For the start of the tour journey visit Ho Chi Minh Complex. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho"s final resting-place. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake ( One of the oldest in Vietnam ). Having lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch proceed to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam"s first university constructed in 1070, it"s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam"s past. After this we will take a water puppet show. Coming back to hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, English speaking tour guide, all entrance fees, meals, accommodation: hotel
DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)
08:00 – 08:30: Our tour guide and bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
08:30: Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 Hours.
10:00: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break.
12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor, 12:15 Welcome to cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15:00: You at Tung Gau Area. The airy and fresh air, cool breezes, blue sea and sky, and natural seascape will captivate any visitors setting foot here. Especially, Tung Gau of Lan Ha Bay is extremely suitable for enjoying kayaking and swiming and then Visiting Halong Pearl Farm Village
17.30: Come back to our cruise and relax.
19:30: Time for dinner enjoying special food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, karaoke, squid fishing, and overnight on the cruise.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, English Speaking Guide, All entrance fees, Kayaking, Swimming, meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, accommodation on cruise
DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07.00: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.
08:00: Arriving Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) and joining with guide to visiting and explore the cave
10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Rosa Boutique cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
11:00: Enjoy the lunch on cruise.
12:00: Rosa Cruise are landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:30: Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
14:30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop.
16:00 – 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 5: HOA LU – TAM COC (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-) – NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI
At 08:30 Am, our guide will pick you up at hotel and depart to Ninh Binh. Then continue to Hoa Lu, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in 10th century. Visiting temples of two Kings: Dinh and Le. You will have buffet lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we continue to visit Tam Coc, take a boat trip to visit 03 caves which considered as Halong bay on land. Biking around the countryside roads near Tam Coc area and after that you get on car return Hanoi. Our car and guide will drop you off at hotel around 06:00 Pm. Free and easy visit until 08:30Pm, our staff will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to train station to Lao Cai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, train tickets ( soft sleeper cabin 4 berth with A.C, shared cabin), accommodation
DAY 6: Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
Arrival in Lao Cai train station at 06:30 Am, our driver will pick you up at exit gate and transfer you to hotel. Having shower and breakfast. Leave some luggage at hotel and at 09:00 Am our tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km trekking down to Lao Chai Village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. We will have lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy landscapes… on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to Ta Van village. Check in hotel. Stay overnight in Sapa.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 7: CAT CAT – SIN CHAI - AFTERNOON BUS TO HANOI (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
9.00 A walk down the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. It is located in the foot of Fansipan Mountain. You can learn about their way of life and see traditional clothing being made, hemp being dyed and women weaving. Relax at the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.
Then walk through Muong Hoa Valley for 3km through rice terraces and small dwellings to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. You will have the opportunity to see traditional wooden homes built using the indigenous Pumu tree. Transfer back to hotel. Get the afternoon bus at 15:30, transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel at 21:00 - 21:30, stay overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 8: HANOI – FLY TO HUE (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Our driver will pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport. Fly to Hue. Another driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel in Hue. Stay overnight in Hue.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, meals, accommodation
DAY 9: HUE CITY TOUR (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
After breakfast, at 08:30am, our guide will pick you up at hotel and take you to visit Hue City. We will visit the mausoleums of Nguyen’s Kings like Khai Dinh and last Minh Mang tomb. Have break for having lunch at restaurant. You will visit the Imperial Citadel and Thanh Tien Paper Flower Village. The driver and guide will take you to the boat landing on the river to make a trip on Perfume river for visiting Thien Mu pagoda. Along the river on dragon boat you will enjoy the tranquil feeling with two sides of green banks’ river and see the daily life of local people. Overnight in Hue.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 10: HUE – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – MY SON – HOI AN (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
At 08:00 Am, our guide and car will pick you up at hotel and straight way to Danang. On the way , you will pass by Hai Van Pass – Hai Van means "Sea of Clouds" and when crossing the top of the Pass you are literally surrounded by clouds on one side with stunning ocean views on the other. You can stop on the way to see this stunning view or take some photos or videos, then we arrive in Danang, having lunch, after
lunch, we go to visit Marble Mountain and My Son Holly Land. Come to Hoi An and Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 11: HOI AN COOKING CLASS (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
08:00- 08:30am, a trip to the market to purchase some fresh, locally grown herbs. Then, we board our river boat for a relaxing 30 minutes.
To visit the Local Village, we take a row boat ride through the water coconut trees. We then walk through the gardens to visit a local house to meet the local family and snack on grilled rice cakes and iced tea. From there, we head back to our open-air cooking class overlooking the water coconut trees and river. Our chefs will show you how to make Vietnamese food while you enjoy the cool breeze and peaceful setting.
Our chefs have prepared a 4 course cooking class of traditional Vietnamese dishes. They will demonstrate how to prepare them, and then it's your turn-you prepare your own tasty Vietnamese lunch!! We start with a homemade Passion fruit Juice soda to whet your appetite.
Around at 2 Pm: finish and you will be free in afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 12: HOIAN FREE AND EASY (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Free and easy in Hoi An. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, accommodation
DAY 13: HOI AN FREE AND EASY (BREAKFAST/-/-) – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Free and easy on the beach in Hoi An until our driver pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Another driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, accommodation
DAY 14: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
08:30 am we will start city tour to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, followed by exploring Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office
We will have lunch before go to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to hotel. Stay ovenight in HCMC.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 15: HO CHI MINH CITY – CAI BE – VINH LONG – CAN THO (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
Depart Ho Chi Minh City around 8h30 Am for a scenic morning drive to Cai Be, stopping en route at the ornate Cao Dai Temple. From Cai Be ,take a boat trip along the mighty Mekong River and its tributaries to view the daily lives of people who work and play on the waterways of the Mekong Delta.The trip includes a visit to the floating market at Cai Be,and a family-run business producing pop rice,coconut candy,rice paper- a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine.Lunch is on an island mid-river,in a local house set amongst fruit orchards and bonsai trees and then followed by a performance of traditional Vietnamese music.Continue to Vinh Long by sampan boat, and proceed by car to Can Tho for overnight.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 16: CAN THO – CHAU DOC (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
After breakfast, 8am take a boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit the Cai Rang floating market, which are the best in the region. You will probably have tried Vietnamese vermicelli soup, so now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and talk with the local people. Learn how to cross a "monkey bridge" which is built from a single bamboo. Break for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc, stopping off at Long Xuyen to visit the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. From the summit of the Sam Mountain, admire the beautiful landscape around the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Visit the carved pagoda. Dinner on guests account. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 17: CHAU DOC – SPEEDY BOAT TO PHNOMPENH (BREAKFAST/-/-)
After breakfast, transfer to a Hang Chau express speed boat at 06:40 AM for the final part of the journey to Phnom Penh. Arrive at Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh at around 12pm. We will pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Free and easy in Phnompenh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, speedy boat ticket, accommodation
DAY 18: PHNOMPENH CITY TOUR – FLY TO SIEM REAP (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
Breakfast at hotel. We visit Independence Monument. Continue to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. we visit the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle. Then transfer to airport, fly to Siem Reap. Stay overnight at Siem Reap.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 19: SIEM REAP ( BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle. Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Early this evening, we will take the Tuk Tuk (the most common taxi in Cambodia) to cruise around the Siem Reap and town and and for a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your journey. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 20: SIEM REAP DEPART – BANGKOK ARRIVE (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Banteay Srei, constructed at the late 10th century by a Brahmin counselor under a powerking Rajendarvarman. It was loosely translated to citadel of the woman, but it is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. Lunch at local restaurant Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray, constructed by a Khmer king in the Angkor area. Then we transfer you to airport, fly to Bangkok.
Our private car will pick you up from Suvarnabhumi Airport to your hotel. Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 21: BANGKOK FREE AND EASY (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Your free day to explore Bangkok by yourself and relax. Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Inclusion: Breakfast, accommodation
DAY 22: BANGKOK DEPART – CHIANG MAI ARRIVE (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Our car will drive you to Suvarnabhumi Airport then take the flight to Chiangmai.
Arrive Chiangmai. Our car will pick you up in Chiangmai airport, drive to your hotel. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, meal, accommodation
DAY 23: CHIANG MAI CITY TOUR BY TUK TUK (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
08.00 am : Visit Chiangmai city tour by TukTuk, include WatPra Singh, It is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city, one of the most well regarded examples of Lanna architecture. And WatChediluang, The temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545.
Then you will have opportunity to take experience local taxi (red truck) to Warorot market, to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon visit DoiSuthep temple, the most sacred temple upon the hill with its enormous mythological Nagas staircase of 306 steps and inside the cloister is an intriguing copper-placed chedi topped by five-tier gold parasol, which contains relics of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel in Chiangmai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 24: VILLAGE AND FARM TRIP (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
08.00 am : Morning visit Long Neck Karen Tribe Village or Padong at 'Baan Tung Luang Eco-Agriculture Tourism Village' People from five different Hill Tribes, White Karen, Lahu, Palong, Hmong and Long Necked Karen, the woman from this tribe wears several brass rings around their long, slender necks and they are originated from
Shan state. Visit Orchid farm, where we will witness the unique beauty of this beautiful floral species. then transfer to Mokfa waterfall, relax and refreshing. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon transfer to Pai, stop at Konglan, Pai small canyon and WW2 memorial bridge. Stay overnight at hotel in Pai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 25: ELEPHANT CAMP (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)
08.00 am : Morning transferto Thom’s elephant camp for tour4B: enjoy Two hours elephant trekking.Feed and get to know the elephants. Trekking through the mountains and Bathing with the elephants. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon continue to Lod cave, take bamboo rafting into the cave. stop to visit HuaySaingam Natural spring, relax and refreshing. Then transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Pai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 26: DAY TOUR (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/-)
08.00 am : Check out from hotel and transfer to Pong Dued hot spring.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon transfer to Eagle track, exciting Omega Zipline 20 stations. Then continue to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Chiangmai.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 27: CHIANG MAI – RETURN TO BANGKOK (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Free and easy visit Chiang Mai until our driver will pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport, fly to Bangkok. Arrive in Bangkok, other driver will welcome and pick you up at airport, transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Inclusion: Vehicle with A.C, entrance fees, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation
DAY 28: BANGKOK DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Free and easy visit Bangkok, until evening, our driver will pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport, fly home. Tour ends.
