Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality Vietnamese coursing and let the excitement begin!

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter
• Colonial architecture,

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi: 200 km - 4h

Leave the bustling streets of Hanoi behind and journey south to Ninh Binh,

• Board a traditional sampan for a peaceful 2-hour ride along the Ngo Dong River,
• Glide through the still waters and pass through the mysterious Tam Coc caves,
• The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and crispy rice.
• Cycle through the countryside to reach Bich Dong Pagoda,
• Wrap up your journey in Hoa Lu, once the cradle of Vietnamese royalty. Wander through the atmospheric temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties, surrounded by the echoes of a thousand years of history.
• Drive back to Hanoi at the end of day.

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Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay UNESCO Label – CRUISE and NIGHT Onboard

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.
• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave,
• Join a kayaking excursion to discover the limestone islands in the bay.
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.
• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

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Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat. Discover the cultural life of fishermen and learn how to drive a boat under the instruction of local people, or have a fisherman rowing boat for you.
• Back to the boat.
• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.
• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.
• Transfer back to Hanoi.

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Hanoi – Highlights – Water Puppet Show

Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, a revered site of national importance and a pilgrimage destination for many Vietnamese.
• The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda,
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda,
• Visit the Temple of Literature,
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street.

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

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Hanoi – FLIGHT – LUANG PRABANG – City Tour – Massage

Enjoy your free time before transferring by private car with a driver to the airport of Hanoi for your flight to Luang Prabang.

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

NOTE: Direct flight Hanoi – Luang Prabang is available only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Explore the National Museum (formally the Royal Palace)
• The temple of Wat Mai,
• Climb to the summit of Mount Phousi where you will discover a magnificent panoramic view of the ancient royal capital and the Mekong River at sunset.
• Relax with a traditional massage provided by Lao Red Cross.

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Luang Prabang – Cruise on slow boat – Pak Ou Caves

Explore a lively riverside scenery,

• 1.5 hours upstream from Luang Prabang, disembark to visit two sacred caves of Pak Ou, Tham Ting Cave and Tham Phoum Cave.
• Observe some elephants bathing in the water close to the banks, or some locals trying their luck and panning for gold.
• After visiting the caves, reboard the boat for a cruise back to Luang Prabang. On the way, stop at Ban Xang Hay,
• Visit Ban Xieng Lek village to see the women producing silk products on their traditional looms.
• Return to Luang Prabang and transfer to your hotel.
• Enjoy some free time to stroll through the H’Mong night market,

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Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall – Ethnic minority villages

Depart for the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, approximately 30km from Luang Prabang.

• Swim in a natural pool nested in the lush tropical vegetation at Khuang Sy waterfall.
• Visit minority villages such as H’mong village of Ban Thinkeo and Khmu village of Ban Thapaene.
• Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, where the people, using traditional techniques, make Saa paper from mulberry tree leaves.
• Visit the Ock Pop Tok textile gallery for an explanation and viewing of some Lao Silk products, made with the co–operation of small villages.
• Enjoy some free time to stroll through the H’Mong night market,

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Luang Prabang – FLIGHT – SIEM REAP – Tonle Sap

Enjoy your free time before transferring by private car with a driver to the airport of Luang Prabang for your flight to Siem Reap.

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

NOTE: Direct flight Luang Prabang – Siem Reap is available only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Visit the fishing village of Chong Kneas.

Enjoy a local boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake,

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Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm – Angkor Watt – Apsara Dinner (By Tuk Tuk)

Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk – tuk :

• Visit the Victory Gate,
• Visit the Bayon,
• Visit the three – tiered Baphuon (a temple in honour of another Hindu deity, Shiva) with its spectacular layered structure.
• Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas.
• Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants, once a viewing platform for kings
• See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi – divine serpents), and dancers.
• Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple, entwined with massive tree roots.
• Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas – reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show – dinner.

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Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre – 3 Buddhist Temples

Drive from Siem Reap, uncovering restored temples:

• Visit Banteay Srei (Hindu, 10th century), also called "The Citadel of Women",
• Explore Banteay Samre,

In the afternoon,

• Visit the Preah Khan Monastery,
• Continue with the Neak Pean, a small Buddhist temple featuring a central sanctuary surrounded by ponds.
• Discover Ta Som, another Buddhist temple.

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Siem Reap – FLIGHT – PHNOM PENH – City Tour

Free time until heading to the airport in Siem Reap for your flight to Phnom Penh.

You will be welcomed upon arrival at the airport by your driver, followed by a transfer to your hotel.

Explore Phnom Penh,

• Enter a world of visual wonder, starting with the National Museum of Fine Arts’ sculpture collection.
• Heading to the resplendent Royal Palace,
• Survey the serene Silver Pagoda and its magnificent Emerald Buddha.
• Explore Wat Phnom, the oldest of the city, and see the statue of Madam Penh.

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Phnom Penh - Boat - Chau Doc: 5h

Around 11 a.m., transfer by private car to Phnom Penh port to board the boat to Chau Doc (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.).

A 5 – 6 hour cruise to reach Vietnam, with customs clearance handled on board.

Disembark and transfer to the hotel in Chau Doc.

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Chau Doc – Cham Village – Tra Su Cajuput Forest – Can Tho

Discover Chau Doc and its Chinese, Cham, and Khmer communities.

• Explore the unique way of life on the water with a boat tour of the floating fish farms, where families live and work in their floating houses.
• Stop at a Cham village to visit its mosque and learn about the traditions of this distinct ethnic community.
• Visit the famous pilgrimage site of Mount Sam, home to numerous temples reflecting the cultural influences of Chinese, Cham, and Khmer traditions.
• Glide through the emerald – green waters of the Tra Su Cajuput Forest on a sampan, immersing yourself in the serene beauty of this typical flooded forest of the Mekong Delta, a haven for wildlife and nature lovers.
• Travel to Can Tho, the largest town and trading centre in Mekong Delta.

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Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – HCM City

Early morning cruise through the canals to witness daily life shaped by water and trade, and to explore Cai Rang, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta.

Then, visit a charming colonial – era house and stroll through a nearby orchard

Before leaving, wander through the lively market of Can Tho, filled with local flavors and produce, before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

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Once known as Saigon,

• Start your visit today by exploring Dong Khoi Area in the center of the city where French colonial presence can be felt at the Notre Dame Cathedral,
• Then it's on to a visit to the Saigon Central Post Office,
• Step into the pages of Vietnam’s recent history at the Reunification Palace,
• Visit the War Remnants Museum,
• Here, among the bustle of market stalls and herbal shops, lies the tranquil Thien Hau Pagoda,
• Continue with a walk through Cholon, the lively Chinese quarter, where age – old traditions blend with the energy of modern commerce.
• Explore Binh Tay Market,
• Experience the energy of Ben Thanh Market,

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HCM city – FLIGHT – HUE – Imperial City

Transfer by private car with driver to HCM airport for the flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed then privately transferred to the hotel.

• Visit the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty,
• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Perfume River, heading to the Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady),
• Explore the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty,
• Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang,
• Hue is renowned for its exquisite Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese dress. Take a stroll through the Dong Ba market,
• In a nearby village, discover the art of incense – making,
• Visit Thuy Xuan Village,

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Hue – Thuy Bieu Eco Village – Cooking Class

• In the morning, head to the lively dock, where local fishermen are busy with their catch, for a serene boat trip along the Perfume River.
• Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda,
• Next, continue your journey to Thuy Bieu village, where you’ll truly immerse yourself in the local way of life.
• Take a leisurely bike ride through the village,
• Here, you’ll discover the traditional craft of incense making and meet the villagers, busy tending to their vegetable gardens.
• Visit the lively Thuy Bieu market,
• End the afternoon with a calming foot bath infused with aromatic herbs,
• Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace, allowing the charm of Hue to unfold around you.

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Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An: 135 km - 2h30

The journey to Hoi An takes you along the scenic Mandarin Route, crossing the famous Cloudy Pass.

A detour to Danang will bring you to the Cham Sculpture Museum,

Next, you’ll explore the Marble Mountains, also known as the "Five Hills," with each peak representing one of the five elements of the Earth: Water, Metal, Earth, Wood, and Fire.

Climb the 156 steps or take an elevator to reach the summit of Thuy Son Mountain, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Marble Mountains and the surrounding countryside.

Take in the breath of fresh air that is the riverside port town of Hoi An. The historic and quaint Hoi An is perfect for exploring :

• A delightful stroll through the old town of Hoi An,
• Explore the ancient port of Hoi An with a short walk

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Enjoy free time to wander the Hoi An ancient town.

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Free time for personal activities until transfer to the airport for your departure flight