Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi
On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by Lotussia local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel in town.
Ha Noi, Vietnam’s Capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia’s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.
The rest time of the day is free at leisure. A special welcome dinner will be provided in one of most typical Vietnamese restaurant in town. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 02: Hanoi full day city tour. Overnight in Hanoi.
The sightseeing tour of Hanoi acquaints us with the Ho Chi Minh Complex(*), containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnology Museum, dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
In the afternoon, continue with the beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son pagoda are also two interesting places that are not to be missed.
Enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sales at these places.
Day 03: Hanoi – Halong Bay. Boat cruise. Halong Bay – Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Upon leaving the town we set off on a scenic drive to Halong. On arrival we embark on a boat for a cruise around Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. This exciting trip will give us a spectacular view of the bay, dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water.
Your cruise will last 5 hours, through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, visit THIEN CUNG cave (the cave of the heavenly palace – famous for its stalagmites and stalactites), the cave has only opened to the public since 1998 . Visit also the newly discovered DAU GO grotto (wooden stakes) – where in 1288 one of Vietnamese most famous Generals Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongol army.).
Back to Halong pier where your vehicle will be waiting for you to take you back to Hanoi.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 04: Hanoi – Hue.
Transfer to Noibai airport and fly to the ancient Capital Hue. Flight No???. Departure at???.
You will be greeted at Phu Bai airport in Hue by another Lotussia local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel in town.
In the afternoon, we embark on a tour of Hue City including Hue Imperial Citadel which is recognized as a World Heritage Site; Then we continue our tour with the Tu Duc’s Tomb and the Dong Ba market. O/N in Hue.
Day 05: Hue – Danang – Myson – Hoian.
Board on a private boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River. This time we head out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Setting in converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here we will cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang’s tomb.
Leaving Hue for Hoian, we will travel over the Hai Van pass which offers great views over the beach of Lang Co. Stop in Danang for a visit to Cham Museum (if time permits). Transfer to My Son, another World Heritage Site to see the Cham structures before arriving in Hoian. Once in Hoi An we will check into our hotel and free at leisure. O/N in Hoian.
Day 06: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon).
After breakfast, we will take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter. Visit Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese covered Bridge and also Hoian local market.
According to flight departure time, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon).
You will be greeted at Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh city, still called “Saigon” by another Lotussia local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel in town. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 07: AM: Saigon half day city tour; PM: Saigon – Cuchi Tunnels – Saigon.
Breakfast at hotel. Embark on an orientation city tour Saigon including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum. Following your lunch, we enjoy a pleasant drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Saigon
Day 08: Saigon – Phnom Penh.
You will be meet up at the hotel lobby by our local guide and driver and transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your international flight.
The capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh will be our next stop via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. At the confluence of the three river, Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite the recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with the city’s major sights. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, well known for its 5000 silver tiled floor. We visit both structures as well as the National Museum for an appreciation of the splendour of Khmer history. Heading out of this area we explore the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the surroundings. O/N in Phnom Penh.
Day 09: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
An early morning transfer to airport for short flight to Siem Reap. This town is our base for exploring the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. After checking into hotel, we drive to the archeological area to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. The largest as well as most complete structure of Angkor Wat is not to be missed. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. O/N in Siem Reap.
Day 10: Siem Reap full day tour. Overnight in Siem Reap.
The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. Dinner with Cambodia traditional dance show. O/N in Siem Reap.
Day 11: Departure from Siem Reap.
This morning we take a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural lake. Along the way we stop to visit a floating village and catch a glimpse of fishermen at work. This excursion is all depending on your departure time. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure. End of Lotussia service.
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