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Day
1: Hanoi arrival and city tour (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour
with History Museum, Temple of Literature and
one-hour rickshaw tour to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Then enjoy evening
water puppet show.
Day
2: Hanoi – Halong Bay cruise (B/-/D)
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12.00 |
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island |
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12.15 |
Transfer to cruise ship |
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12.30 |
Welcome Drink – cruise briefing, safety
instructions, check-in cabins. Cruise and program commence |
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13.00 – 14.30 |
Serve Special Paradise Lunch on board while
cruising and exploring Halong Bay while passing by Soi Sim Beach and Coconut Tree Island,
two iconic attractions in the bay. Soi Sim Beach is
where you can find a lot of ancient trees in Ha Long Bay. |
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14.45 – 15.45 |
Explore Cua Van Floating Village by
rowing bamboo boats with the local people or do kayaking by yourself, the
best way to get an introduction of what its like living in Halong Bay.
Considered as the core zone of Halong Bay, Cua Van Floating Village has an
area of 22ha with 127 households and more than 700 people living in the
community. |
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15.45 – 17.00 |
The vessels will continue cruising in Halong Bay, passing by famous attractions such
as Tien Ong Cave, a favourite attraction for
archaeologists because of its rich history, Trong Cave, a
cave in a shape of a drum, Ho Dong Tien, a
cave that has a lake inside and is believed to have fairies descending in the
lakes, Luon Cave,where the golden hair monkeys can be
found, Ti Top Island, where you can find the most
stunning 360° view of Halong Bay and Coconut Tree Island for
the overnight stay. |
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17:00 – 19:00 |
Enjoy “Happy Hour” Buy one take one
on selected beverages, while the vessels anchor
at the Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay. |
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18.00 – 19.00 |
Enjoy cooking demonstration with the chef
on-board to discover a short history of the Vietnamese cuisine. Learn how to
toast the Vietnamese way through the evening’s toast of the local rice wine
and followed by the Pre – dinner cocktails on the sundeck serving assorted
canapés and nuts. |
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19.30 – 22.00 |
Feast on an elegant Paradise dinner. Start
the dinner in a Traditional Bao Dai dress, dine
like a king or a queen, and take photos with the manager on board. |
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21.00 – 23.00 |
Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy
Movie Night, squid Fishing or cap off the night with some Beauty Spa
services. |
Day
3: Halong – Hanoi (B/-/D)
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6.30 |
Start the morning with a relaxing Tai Chi
session on the Sundeck. |
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7.00 – 7.30 |
Rejuvenate with a cup of coffee or tea with
some assorted homemade pastries afterwards. |
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7.30 – 8.30 |
Relax or Visit Sung Sot Cave, a cave that was discovered by a group
of French explorers in 1901 with some magnificent limestone formations and
considered as one of the most beautiful caves in Halong bay. |
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8.30 |
Enjoy an International A-la-Carte Breakfast
Menu. |
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9.30 |
Time for checkout and settle all bills. |
|
10.30 |
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island after cruise. |
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10.30 – 12.00 |
A traditional Vietnamese lunch is served at
the Paradise Suites Hotel (AppliedONLY for
guests booked shuttle bus of Paradise Cruises) |
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12.15 – 12.30 |
Shuttle bus back to Hanoi from Halong Bay. |
Day
4: Hanoi – Singapore (B/-/D)
After breakfast, free till transfer to Noi Bai international
airport for flight to Singapore. Arrive in
Singapore and meet with your driver before making your way to your hotel. Spend
the rest of the day exploring the bustling streets of Singapore or simply relax
and unwind at your hotel.
Day
5: Singapore (B/-/D)
In the morning, embark on a half-day tour taking in the best of
Singapore. Once a sleepy fishing village, this small island city-state has
since transformed itself into a bustling metropolis.
Start with a traditional bumboat ride along the Singapore River
before disembarking at Merlion Park to visit its namesake statue set against
the backdrop of Singapore’s grand waterfront, Marina Bay. Snap a photo with
this national icon before making your way through the Civic District to marvel
at the city’s historic architecture. Afterwards, hit the glitzy shopping malls
on Orchard Road.
Finally, make a pit stop at the National Orchid
Gardens, located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens and home to the world’s
largest orchid display. Spot Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss
Joaquim, before heading back to your hotel. Spend the night in Singapore.
Day
6: Malaysia – Malacca (B/-/D)
After breakfast, make your way to the Johor Bahru Causeway for
your journey onwards to Malaysia.
At the causeway, meet with your guide before making your way by private vehicle
to the historic state of Malacca, around 2 hours drive away. Make a pit stop
for lunch before embarking on your city tour of Malacca.
Home to a vast array of Portuguese architecture, the town is also
home to descendants of Chinese settlers that have over generations influenced
local cuisine, known as “Nyonya”. Start with a visit to St. Peter’s Church,
dating back to the 17th century, before heading to the famous Port De Santiago,
built by the Portuguese and some of the oldest surviving European relics in the
whole of Asia.
Wander through the ruins of nearby St. Paul’s Church, lined with
17th-century tombstones, before exploring pink administrative buildings built
by the Dutch and now home to the Malacca Museum.
Later, pay a visit to Christchurch before settling down for lunch
at an authentic Peranakan restaurant, famous for dishing up fusion Chinese,
Malay and other cuisine. Afterwards, head over to Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, one
of the only places where the three pillars of Chinese spirituality, Taoism,
Buddhism and Confucianism, can be found under one roof.
In the evening, take a stroll along Jonker Street to the majestic
riverbanks of Malacca before enjoying a relaxing boat tour around this charming
UNESCO listed city. Disembark at Casa Del Rio for an evening of leisure.
Day
7: Kuala Lumpur (B/-/D)
After breakfast, begin your journey to the
bustling metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to Batu Caves, a series
caverns and caves temples in the Gombak north of Kuala Lumpur. Situated on the
banks of the Batu River, it is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of
India and is the focal point for the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.
Day
8: Kuala Lumpur (B/-/D)
In the morning, embark on a half-day tour of
Malaysia’s most iconic towers. Start at the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest
set of twin towers in the world and inspired by the vision of former Malaysian
Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Now an internationally recognised
masterpiece, this iconic tower powerfully captures the aspirations of a nation
hurtling into the future.
Afterwards,
head to the Menara Kuala Lumpur, or KL Tower, for an extravagant lunch 285m
above ground at the revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360. Savour spectacular
views of the city whilst tucking into a glorious spread of modern and authentic
Malay and international cuisine. Take your pick of a delicious range of
appetizers, including Thai papaya Salad and Vietnamese spring rolls, before
heading over to the hot food counters for freshly made lamb masala, stir fried
chilli crab and other a-la minute dishes.
Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Spend the night
in Kuala Lumpur.
Day
9: Langkawi (B/-/D)
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at your
hotel before making your way to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your
flight to Langkawi. Arriving in Langkawi, meet with your guide at the airport
and make your way by private vehicle to your hotel. Spend the afternoon
and evening relaxing at your resort or take a stroll through the surrounding
nature reserve.
Day
10: Langkawi (B/-/D)
After breakfast, embark on a five-hour safari of
Langkawi’s mangroves, home to a thriving ecosystem of monkeys, kingfishers,
monitor lizards and mud crabs congregating along the riverbanks. Start at Kilim
and weave your way up the eastern path of the mangroves by boat, stopping at
the Bat Cave to see thousands of bats dangling from the ceiling.
Later, get up
close with local marine life at a fish farm. Wade into the water and hand-feed
majestic stingrays in their natural habitat before snapping photos of native
White Head Eagles diving to the water to collect food. Finish your journey at
the white sands of Tanjung Rhu Beach and unwind as you take a dip in the gentle
surf.
Tuck into a
tasty seafood lunch at the Floating Fish Farm Restaurant before heading back to
your resort for an afternoon and evening of free time. Spend the night in
Langkawi.
Day
11: Langkawi (B/-/D)
Spend the day relaxing at your resort or enjoying
a swim at the beautiful beaches on your doorstep.
Day
12: Langkawi – HCM City (B/-/D)
After breakfast, enjoy a final dip in the surf
before making your way back to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city
in Vietnam.
Day
13: Cu Chi tunnels – Can Tho (B/-/D)
Having breakfast then make the trip to Cu Chi
Tunnel, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by
Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. You will have an
opportunity to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting
underground during the war (a crawl through 50 -100 meters out 200 km of the
tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy fields
are pleasant sights on the way. Lunch at Cu Chi then drive to Can Tho. Upon
arrival Can Tho, check-in hotel. Dinner in Can Tho.
Day
14: Can Tho – HCM City (B/-/D)
Breakfast at hotel. The watery world of the
Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat
trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating
markets, whose the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one
particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes. You will have
a chance to shop in the market and taste tropical fruit. After the boat trip,
we go back to Ho Chi Minh. If time permission we can stop to visit Dong Tam snake
farm or Vinh Trang Pagoda on the way back. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh. Free at
leisure. Farewell dinner at local restaurant, then review our trip experiences.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day
15: HCM City – Departure (-/-/D)
Free after breakfast then go to Tan Son Nhat International airport
for your flight home.
