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PROGRAM
Day 1 –
SUN:
Arriving -
HANOI
Arrival to Hanoi. The guide is watting for you there. Transfer to the city (1
hour) where they will have a first impression of Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel
for check-in. (the rooms are available from 14:00).
Free
time in the afternoon in Hanoi to rest. Accommodation in Hanoi.
Day 2 –
MON: HANOI (B/L)
After breakfast, we start visit Hanoi. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, the only
Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful
lakes and oriental temples. The tour includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
(outside only), the house of Ho Chi Minh, the Single Pillar Pagoda, the
Tran Quoc Pagoda. Stop at Trung Nguyen Coffee Center for a relax before
continue to visit the Temple of Literature.
Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we continue to visit Ngoc Son Temple
in the middle of Hoan Kiem lake, followed by one hour cyclo tour through the
typical Old quarters of Hanoi.
In
the afternoon, attend a traditional Water Puppet show at the at Thang Long
Theater. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 –
TUE: HANOI – HALONG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of hotel. Departure by road to
Halong Bay. Travel through the rich farmlands of the Delta of Red river and
the landscape of rice fields, water buffalo, the daily life of the Vietnamese
village. Arrive in Halong and board to board a traditional junk. Lunch on board.
In
the afternoon, stop at Vung Vieng fishing village, take rowing boat
to the village, meet and talk and take photos with the villagers. Free time for
swimming. Later on the junk move to docking area for overnight. Dinner with
Vietnamese food served on board.
Day 4 –
WED: HALONG – HANOI - HOI AN (B/Brunch)
Breakfast served while the junk cruises around Ha Long Bay passes by many rocks,
islets… Stop for a while to explore Surprise cave. The junk continues
cruising toward Halong port. Ready for disembarking at 11:30am.
On
return, before heading to Noibai airport for a flight to Danang, you are visit
to an artist’s collection of Vietnam before and now, Viet Phu Thanh Chuong
(Thanh Chuong Palace). Explore the one-not-two work of art in Vietnam from an
ordinary farming tool, and several typical old architectures of Vietnam which
have been collected by the famous Painter Thanh Chuong from his thousand visits
to each place throughout Vietnam. Each item has many tales related to discover…
Also there are many other cultural values allures your curiousness.
A 45
minus flight take you to the center of Vietnam. Upon arrival direct transfer to
Hoi An (30 min.) Accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 5 –
THU: HOI AN (B)
Free
day for relax or taking an optional tour to My Son, Tra Que village or
cooking class…
Accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 6 –
FRI: HOI AN – DA NANG - HUE (B)
Free
morning in Hoi An to do whatever take your fancy or just swimming, sunbathing on
the virgin white beach of Cua Dai.
In
the afternoon, transfer to Hue, which is 130km away from Hoi An. On the way
visit Danang city with Cham museum, Mable mountain, Han river ...
Overnight in Hue.
Day 7 –
SAT: HUE (B/L)
Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of the past
emperors, and with Orient style – those tombs almost located near the bank of
Hue’s river – Perfume river. Take a
boat trip
along river to visit the most famous religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda.
Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc & Minh Mang by car. After
lunch visit the Imperial Citadel. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8 –
SUN: HUE – HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI (B/L)
After breakfast, transfer to Phu Bai airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon
arrival, drive 70 km to Cu Chi district. After lunch, visit the incredible
underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters
during the long struggle for independence. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for short
city tour passing Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and
Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 9 –
MON: HO CHI
MINH CITY – SIEM REAP
(B)
Free
time in Saigon at leisure or shopping. At the right time, our guide will come to
pick you up at hotels for transfer you to airport for short flight to Siem Reap.
Upon
arrival, our guide and coach will wait and pick up at Siem Reap International
Airport then transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 10: TUE: SIEM REAP (B)
After breakfast, you will start to
explore the
most highlights of
Angkor Complex with:
Banteay Srei:
nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its
compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of its
decorative carving
Banteay Samre:
Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs,
which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer.
We continue
to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and
gigantic creepers
Ta Prohm
was built in the 12th century. It’s a Buddhist temple dedicated to
the mother of King Jayavarman VII.
Pre Rup temple
was built in the 10th century
during the reign of King Rajendravarman II
Day 11: WED: SIEM REAP (B)
We start a very special and busy day as
you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the
West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.
The ancient capital of Angkor Thom
(12th century)
See the South Gate, Bayon Temple-
unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
Baphuon
Temple: lying just to the north of Bayon, a pyramidal representation of
mythical Mont Meru
The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas
The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of
the Leper King
In the afternoon, you will visit the
famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since
1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest
continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and
narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic
sunset view from Bakheng Hill.
Enjoy one-hour foot massage
before transfer to your hotel.
Evening is your free time for walking at
busy pub street. Dinner at one of many typical local food restaurants. Pop up at
a bar for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market. Overnight in Siem
Reap.
Day 12 - THU: SIEM REAP –
Departure (B)
After breakfast,
free leisure till suitable time for transfer to the airport for flight off……..
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