10D9N
HANOI – HALONG BAY – DANANG – SAIGON – SIEM REAP
Hanoi and Saigon have been rivals since the French colonial period for almost a hundred years (until 1954), and alternated at various times as the capital of French Indochina. The country split in two with the French departure in 1954-56, with the north using Hanoi and the south using Saigon.
10D9N – HANOI – HALONG BAY – DANANG – SAIGON – SIEM REAP
Day 1 Hanoi arrival – Hanoi city
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight On Cruise
Day 3 Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 4 Hanoi – Danang – Marble Mountain – Hoi An
Day 5 Danang – Bana Hills – Golden Bridge – Danang
Day 6 Danang – Flight to Saigon – Half-day city tour
Day 7 Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon
Day 8 Saigon – Flight to Siem Reap
Day 9 Angkor Discovery
Day 10 Siem Reap - Departure
HANOI – HALONG BAY – DANANG – SAIGON – SIEM REAP
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY TOUR (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by driver and local guide. Transfer to the hotel, check in hotel (check in time 2pm).
Today, we enjoy Hanoi city tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh complex (outside), including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or uncle Ho, then visit Pillar Pagoda - a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
Visit The Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam.
Drive to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is on the shore of West Lake and enjoy fresh air at West Lake. The last place of city tour is Hanoi Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple (outside) to see the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower).
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Check-in time: 14:00. Early check-in will be surcharged.
DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
After early breakfast, the driver will pick you up at hotel then drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on board.
Overnight on cruise.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BR/-)
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong Harbor after a very hearty brunch on board (at 12pm).
Back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 4: HANOI – DANANG – MABLE MOUNTAIN – HOI AN (B/-/-)
After breakfast, driver pick you up at your hotel to transfer to Noi Bai international airport to catch flight to Danang City. Arrive in Da Nang and You’ll be warmly greeted at airport then transfer to hotel for check-in. (NO GUIDE)
In the afternoon, depart to visit Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone and marble hills. Explore the caves, pagodas, and shrines nestled within the mountains, such as Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda, and Linh Nham Cave.
Continue to visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
Overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 5: BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DANANG (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, starting tour to Bana Hill. Driver and local guide will pick-up you at the hotel and transfer to Bana Hill. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Golden Bridge, Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Overnight in Danang
DAY 6: SAIGON – FLIGHT TO SAIGON – HALF-DAY CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
After breakfast, transfer to airport to take flight to Saigon city (airfare is not included), pick up and transfer to the hotel to drop luggage (Check in 14:00)
In the afternoon, let’s explore Saigon city, the first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Overnight in Saigon
DAY 7: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B/-/-)
Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees...
Return and Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 8: SAIGON – FLIGH TO SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
After breakfast, free at leisure until driver pick you up at your hotel to transfer to airport to catch flight to
Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Int’s Airport (visa on arrival is available). Meet our driver and you’ll transfer direct to the hotel. Remain of the day is free at leisure or explore at your own.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 9: ANGKOR DISCOVERY (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy a full day tour with our local English-speaking-guide & driver at Angkor World Heritage Site
covers the most impressive and stunning temples in the country, the Heart & Soul of Cambodia!
Begin a trip to avoid the crow by visiting to Ta Prohm - The Ancestor Brama & Jungle Temple, famously known as the Tomb Raider temple. Most of this temple is covered by gigantic trees that have grown over the ancient structures for over 600 years. Ta Prohm has been left untouched by archaeologists except for the clearing of a path for visitors and structural strengthening to stave off further deterioration.
After Ta Prohm, head on over to Ta Keo, one of the biggest temples built during the Khmer Empire and it was built a couple of hundred years before Angkor Wat temple. Then visit the ruined Ta Nei temple that’s hidden in the jungle. Continue your trip to the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom where you will be welcomed by the four smiling faces of the King Jayavarman VII in the form of Buddha accompanied by gods and demons. This is a truly amazing sight. Enter through the gates to discover the impressive Angkor Thom temple complex (the Great City of King Jayavarman VII between 1181 – 1220 AD). The area consists of the Elephant Terrace, Leper King, Preah Paleilay, Ancient Royal Palace, Phimean Akas, Baphoun, and Bayon.
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the World Heritage Site; the biggest Buddhist temple on the World. seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat and stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Go back to hotel and relax.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
After breakfast, free at leisure until time to depart to the airport to take a flight home. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.
HANOI – HALONG BAY – DANANG – SAIGON – SIEM REAP
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Hotel accommodation with breakfast (Based on Double/Twin/Triple Sharing)
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All airport-hotel-airport and tour excursion transfers
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English-speaking guide as mentioned
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Meals as mentioned
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Sightseeing tours and Cruise tour as indicated
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Mineral water 2 bottles per pax per day on car
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Package 2D1N Halong Bay overnight cruise
HANOI – HALONG BAY – DANANG – SAIGON – SIEM REAP
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Personal expenses such as drinks at meals,
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Issuance, Air tickets
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Upgrade meals
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Entry Visa to Vietnam for Indian passport holder
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Other not mentioned as the above
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Surcharge for compulsory insurance during travelling in Vietnam covered Covid treatment, minimum cover USD10,000: USD 3/pax/day
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Compulsory Tipping - USD 5/pax/day for FIT booking// USD 3/pax/day for GIT Booking
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Surcharge for Early Check In, Late Check Out
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Surcharge for Peak Time and Holidays