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Day 1: Saigon arrival
Upon
arrival Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, by EK392
at 19.10 p.m, warmly welcomed by or guide and driver at the airport. It
takes you around 30 minus driving to our hotel in the city center. We move
around modern Quarter and French
Architecture area in the city before check-in hotel. Overnight in Saigon, hotel
Majestic, room type Colonial. www.majesticsaigon.com.vn
Dinner inclusive
Day 2: Saigon- Cu Chi.
After
Breakfast we start our day with visit to famous places in Ho Chi Minh city
which is the biggest city in Vietnam. Visit to Reunification Palace, where it’s
entrance gate was collapsed by Vietnam People Army’s tank that marked an end of
Saigon government in April 1975. From there, take a short walk to Notre Dame
Cathedral and Saigon historic Post office. Get on our bus again and head to Cu
Chi tunnels. Arrive there at around mid-day. Stay in the floating restaurant
situated by a river in Cu Chi complex before we spend around 2 hours to explore
the tunnels complex covering staggering 250 km, where lies at the end of
the Ho Chi Minh trails and was the base
from which guerrillas used to attack Saigon. The staff there help you choose
the shorter or longer tunnels to crawl through. By the late afternoon we drive
back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Saigon, hotel Majestic, room type
Colonial.
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day 3: Saigon - Ben Tre - Saigon
Today we
drive to Ben Tre province in the middle of Mekong Delta, the biggest basket of
rice in Vietnam, where the web of Mekong river waterways covers an area of
about 60,000 km across 13 provinces. Arrive at Ben Tre boat wharf at around
10:30 AM. Cruise along the river by motor boat to a traditional brick kiln
where our guide will introduce the old method of making and baking clay bricks.
Drink fresh coco milk on boat while continue to a tropical garden to taste
fruits and enjoy a Southern traditional music show named “Dan Ca Tai Tu”. The
following visits are coco candy workshop, weaving mat family, and having short
ride on 3 wheels motor called Xe Loi moving around the village to our
restaurant for lunch. After lunch we enjoy the rowing boat trip through small
canals covered by coco plant shade to
our motor boat then back to meet our driver for driving to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon, hotel Majestic , room type
Colonial.
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day 4: Saigon - Dalat.
4h00, transfer to Saigon airport for flight to Dalat, where is known
as “Le Petit Paris” located at 1,500 m above sea level. Dalat is mercifully
cool year round and is also summer retreat for city dwellers and tourists.
Visit former Bao Dai emperor’s Palace built in 1938. Then move to City Flowers
garden where displays hundreds of
species of flowers and plants in Dalat. The next stop is Dalat market
which is huge, and stuffed with produce of all varieties such as Dalat dried
fruits, herbal teas, vegetables and fresh fruits, Dalat wine, clothing, ect. Visit a Wine- show-place in Wine
Cellar in Dalat, WHERE you can share Dalat wine making experience with the
locals. Stop in a city Café by Xuan Huong Lake for your owned
picnic lunch or drink. Mid afternoon go to Dalat Railway station built by
French with cog wheel during 1930s, get on French classic train to experience
10 km to outskirt for visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Meet our driver there, who
brings us back to Dalat city. Along the way witness a line of fancy French
Villas, and Churches on Tran Hung Dao street. Check-in hotel and free in the
late afternoon before dinner.
Overnight in Da Lat, hotel Da Lat Palace
http://www.dalatresorts.com/index.php/vi/dalatpalace
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: SAI GON/ DA LAT by VN1380 SGN/DLI 06h55 07h45
Day 5: Dalat - Danang.
Early morning transfer to Dalat airport for the flight to Danang .
Danang is the third largest city in Vietnam and is one of the most important
seaports in central region. In addition Danang also is given the comment of
world best sunny beach in Asia for people who wish to stay away from chilly
cold days in their countries. Meet our guide and driver at the airport then go
to our beach resort hotel. Relax and dinner in a local Restaurant.
Overnight in Da Nang, hotel Pullman, room type
superior. http://www.pullman-danang.com
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: DA LAT/ DANANG by VN1954 DLI/ DAD 08h45 10h05
Day 6: Danang – My Son - Hoi An visit.
After breakfast drive to My Son Holy Land constructed from 4th to
13th centuries, a World Heritage Site registered in 1999. This is
graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive brick tower
temples in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the
Champa Kingdom. Then drive back to Hoian town for visit (LUNCH BY OUR OWNED GROUP, exclusive - our guide will recommend some
restaurants situated by Thu Bon river such as
Sakura, Banana leaves... for a nice view. Stay there to drink, eat some
snack, or have light lunch of Hoian
specialties). Full afternoon visit ancient town of Hoian. Hoian ancient
town received the title of World Heritage Site in 1999, which is 30 km from
Danang city. Hoian used to be the most important port in South Central Vietnam
from 16th-18th century. Today Hoian still has about 850 structures protected as
historical landmarks with the unique influence of Chinese, Vietnamese, and
Japanese architecture from 17th Century. In here you can enjoy your shopping
for products of tailored clothing, silk, and dozens of souvenirs in lines of
shops. We will visit Tan Ky Old House, Fukian Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered
Bridge, Museum of History and Culture. Our guide will recommend a Restaurant
that overlooking to Thu Bon River for Lunch. Drive back to our Resort hotel in
Danang.
Overnight in Da Nang, hotel Pullman, room type
superior. http://www.pullman-danang.com
Breakfast inclusive,
Day 7: Danang free
Free on the beach. (NO GUIDE)
Overnight in Da Nang, hotel Pullman, room type superior
http://www.pullman-danang.com
Breakfast inclusive
Day 8: Danang - Hue.
Check-out in the morning then spend around 1 hour in Cham Museum which
was established in 1936 to house the relics of huge collection of Cham
sculpture influenced by Hindu culture. Then continue our drive to Hue city, via
Hai Van Tunnel, and have a short stop at Lang Co beach for lunch. Take little
more than 1 hour we reach Minh Mang Tomb for a visit. The tomb, built a
restrained, classical temple, much like Imperial city, is so magnificent for
the famous second Emperor of Nguyen Dynasty. Leave for Citadel of Hue where was
central Nguyen Dynasty Administration from 1802 – 1945. In here we spend around
2 hours to visit many historical buildings such as Flag tower, 9 canons, Ngo
Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City, Royal Theater, Queen mother
and Queen grandmother Residences, 9 bronze Urns, and Temples for Nguyen Family
ancestor, etc. Check-in hotel. Dinner in a local Restaurant with style of Royal
meal.
Overnight in
Hue, hotel La Residence, room superior. http://www.la-residence-hue.com/
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day 9: Hue - Hanoi.
After we check out in the morning at about 8:00. Visit Dong Ba Market
then have an scenic Cruise along Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda built in
1601 and called the symbol of Hue, Quoc Hoc Hue School where our President Ho
Chi Minh study in early 20th century. Stroll around Perfume river or relax in a
Café there before going to the airport at mid afternoon for the flight to Hanoi
15h35/16h45. Our local guide here pick you up at Hanoi airport then transfer to
city for check-in. Dinner in Hanoi styled restaurant.
Overnight in Hue, hotel Sofitel Plaza, room Luxury. www.sofitel.com
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: HUE/HAN by VN1542 HUI/HAN 15h35 16h45
Day 10: Hanoi visit
Start to visite Hanoi in the morning. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam
from 1010 and is famous with tree lined streets, lakes, local markets, Temples
and Pagodas, and Old quarter with many streets named after traditional crafts.
Once Hanoi was known as the name of Thang Long or ascending Dragon city. Visit
Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, House
on stilts in his garden. Go out of his Residence we stop at One Pillar Pagoda
which shapes lotus flower called symbol of Buddhism. Move to visit Temple of
Literature or first University of Vietnam built in 1076 under Ly Dynasty. Free
for Lunch in a local Café or restaurant. Afternoon visit Hoan Kiem lake and
Ngoc Son temple before we have 30 mins on electrical car to explore around the
Old quarter. Stop to take photo of Opera House built by French in 1912. Enjoy 1
hour water puppet show before we have dinner buffet.
Overnight in Hanoi, hotel Sofitel Plaza, room Luxury. www.sofitel.com
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day 11: Hanoi - Halong Cruise.
There is a saying that “If going to Vietnam but one who does not have
opportunity to explore Halong Bay then he can’t say he has visited Vietnam”.
Morning drive through Red River Delta to Halong city. On the way we can stop to
take photo of rural activities if convenient. Arrive Halong at around 12:00
noon, board on our Cruise and have seafood lunch while cruising through
fantastic limestone islets in the World Heritage Site registered in 1994 but
now, from 2012, is called New 7 Wonders in the world. Afternoon we visit Vung
Vieng fishing village by rowing bamboo boat, Pearl farm, then back to our
cruise for Cooking class on sun desk. Dinner and overnight on Cruise. Some
night activities you can choose such as watching movies, singing karaoke, and
fishing.
Overnight in Ha Long, Junk Victory cruise, Cabin
Superior. www.victoryhalong.com
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
inclusive
Day 12: Halong. Cruise & visit
Morning practice Taichi on Sun desk with Taichi Master on boat. After
breakfast, at 8:00 AM, visit Suprise Cave (Sung Sot), explore the most famous
grotto in Halong Bay. Then tranfer to private day boat with guide and cruising
around the most beautiful islands. Back to our boat for lunch. Afternoon,
continue cruising through the bay. Visite Dark/light cave, swimming or kayaking
in here. Back to our boat. Dinner on
Cruise.
Overnight in Ha Long, Junk Victory cruise, Cabin
Superior. www.victoryhalong.com
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
inclusive
Day 13: Halong - Hanoi
After Taichi and breakfast we will visit Tunnel cave by local rowing
boat. Then cruise back to Halong city via Bai Tu Long Bay. Have brunch on boat
at around 10:00. Reach the city at around 11:30 AM. Get on our bus and straight
to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:00 PM. Free at leisure. Dinner in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi, hotel Sofitel Plaza, room Luxury.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
inclusive
Day 14: Hanoi -
Luangprabang.
Breakfast. 08h25 transfer to the Airport for the flight to Luang Prabang
at the mid day. Welcome by our guide and driver at the airport. Transfer to
hotel for check-in. afternoon, we enjoy city tour to explore one of the best
preserved city in Southeast Asia. Visit the city’s oldest temple with
impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene, and
magnificent Wat Xiengthong with it’s roots sweeping down to the ground known as
the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. Climb up to the top of
Phousi Mount for the exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing
a beautiful panorama sunset that makes royal ancient city and the Mekong river
more mystery. Visit Night Market. Dinner in Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang,
deluxe room. http://www.lepalaisjuliana.com/view-news/3558
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: HAN/LPQ by VN 931 12h25
13h45
Day 15: Luangprabang - Pak Ou - Luangprabang
Breakfast. At 06.00 AM you may want to wake up early and participate
in the morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls
being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky
rice. This is the highlight of tour prior goodbye to this charming city.
Visit the National
Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the
artifacts reflecting the richness of Laos culture dating from the dawn of
history right through the last dynasty.
We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also
gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the
mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold
lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims.
Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice
wine is produced. Dinner in restaurant in Luangprabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang,
deluxe room, http://www.lepalaisjuliana.com/view-news/3558
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day 16: Luang Prabang - Khuangsi waterfall - SiemRiep
Breakfast, drive to the beautiful Khuangsi Waterfall where you can
cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest
trails. Back to Luangprabang, transfer to the airport for the flight to
Siemriep. VN930 14H50/ 16H50. Arrival in the city of World Heritage, Angkor
Wat. Our car and guide will pick you up at the airport then transfer to hotel
for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant
in Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem
Reap, superior room, Hotel Sofitel Grand Angkor / www.sofitel.com/superior
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: LPQ/REP by QV931 VN 931 14h20 16h20
Day 17: Siem Riep visit: Angkor Historical Park
AM: We will start
the day with the infamous and treasured legacy of Angkor Wat. The masterpiece
and holy grail of the temples of Angkor, Angkor Wat is the world’s largest
religious building and an insurmountable legacy left by Suryavarman II.
Believed to be the world's largest religious building, there is almost one
kilometer of exquisitely detailed carvings which depict the intricacies of the
Khmer empire through dramatic and humorous stories of love, life, war, religion
and mythology, before accessing the inner complex to experience the powerful
energy that this sublime temple inspires. Marvel at the quincunx of towers,
admire the carvings and architectural detail of the complex as a whole, as it
seemingly defies with its beauty and symmetry the fact that it’s a man-made
creation almost 1000 years old. We shall continue our visit Ta Prohm.
PM: After
lunch we commence our exploration of Angkor Thom. Known as the ‘Great City’,
Angkor Thom was Jayavarman VII’s ultimate creation, his true expression of
design excellence. Angkor Thom was an entire city built in the 12th century
which at one point was believed to house up to 150,000 people across an area of
nine square kilometers and which thrived upon a complex system of agriculture
and waterways. 5 magnificent gates which stand 23 metres high and are
spiritually guarded by faces reminiscent of the Bayon, and we will enter
through the Victory Gate, complete with a causeway with two emanating rows of
Devas and Asuras, both of which are wrestling a powerful Naga. From here we
will converge upon the centre of this extraordinary city, and begin to explore
its elements, starting with the Elephant Terrace, a royal platform used as a
viewing gallery for grandiose royal spectacles, decorated wonderfully with
statues of elephants and perfect carvings. Adjacently sits the Terrace of the
Leper King, decorated in much the same way but unique for possessing the statue
of Yama (the Leper King), god of Death. From here we will proceed through the
forest to Preah Palilay. Guarded by a large Buddha this is a small but
beautiful temple from the 13th century. Afterwards we will proceed to
Phimeanakas, a 10th century largely uncarved but beautifully constructed
pyramid temple affording terrific views, before Baphuon, an imposing 50 metre
tall temple dedicated to Shiva which houses one of the world’s largest
reclining Buddhas. And finally to Bayon, arguably the most stunning of all the
Temples of Angkor, adorned with 37 towers decorated with wonderful giant stone
faces and beautifully decorated carvings throughout.
We back to hotel
for leisure. Dinner at local restaurant & overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap, superior room, Hotel Sofitel
Grand Angkor / www.sofitel.com/superior
Breakfast,dinner,inclusive
Day 18: Siemreap
visit Kbal Spean - Bantey Srei
AM: Breakfast at the hotel, then travel 45km to Kbal Spean, or valley
of the 1000 lingas; a remarkable place where natural meets man-made phenomenon
– 1000 hand carved lingas lie on the bed of the Kbal Spean River downstream
from the stunning waterfall, placed there to fertilize the river during ancient
times.
PM: After lunch we will continue to Banteay Srei; 30km from Siem Reap,
Banteay Srei is a unique and exquisite temple, glowing red and in perfect
symmetrical detail, which possesses a truly unrivalled beauty all of its own.
The carvings here are undoubtedly the most detailed of any of those in Angkor,
and the perfection and attention to detail are remarkable. Then on to Banteay
Samre, or Citadel of the Samre, a smaller temple located in the jungle in the
style of Angkor Wat. On our return we will also stop at Srah Srang – a vast and
beautiful man-made lake where the Royals of Angkor would bathe, relax and
unwind, before returning to Siem Reap.
Sun set great view
at Pre Rup Temple.
Diner & overnight in Siem
Reap, superior room, Hotel Sofitel Grand Angkor / www.sofitel.com/superior
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
Day
19: Tonle Sap Lake – Bangkok Departure
Visit to the Great Tonle
Sap Lake, the
largest lake in Southeast Asia. After travelling through beautiful countryside
to reach the water’s edge, we will transfer to our boat and proceed to sail
through mangroves, visit floating and stilted villages, and experience a fascinating,
traditional and unique way of life. This lake with an area of 16000 square
kilometers during the height of the wet season is an astonishing place, so
significant to Cambodia and Southeast Asia as a whole, and it’s home to great
number of rare species of wildlife and some of the most resourceful communities
on this earth.
After the lake we’ll visit Chantier
Ecole-Artisan d’Angkor, a museum and vocational centre dedicated to the
revival of Khmer art. Founded on the idea that Cambodia must endeavour to keep
its heritage of skilled craftsmanship alive despite the loss of a large body of
expertise during Cambodia’s recent history, Artisans d’Angkor was set up by
CEFP (Chantiers-Ecoles de Formation Professionnelle) to provide instruction and
employment to some of the poorest members of the community in such art.
Visitors can observe modern day professionals employing ancient techniques in
the production of metalwork, stonework, lacquer and silk. Lunch at local
restaurant
Afternoon: Visit the Old Market and bustling Siem Reap town,
then have early dinner before transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok PG910 20h55-22h10. End of services.
Breakfast, dinner inclusive
FLIGHT: REP/BKK by
PG910 20h55 22h10
We wish you
an enjoyable trip
