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,
• 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 – 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, all set within tranquil gardens and historical monuments.
• 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 - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Train - Lao Cai: 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.

Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, private transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train.

Lao Cai – Arrival (By train) – SAPA – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa

Arrive early in the morning at Lao Cai Train Station where your guide will welcome and transfer you to a hotel to rest and have breakfast before starting a new day of discovery.

Then, transfer by private vehicle to Sapa (1h drive).

Private transfer to Sapa for a full day of trekking through spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant local culture.

Day of trekking in the Sapa region – Encounters with ethnic minorities among rice terraces

• Set off from Y Linh Ho Village, nestled in the stunning Muong Hoa Valley,
• Enjoy a 6 – kilometer trek through terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
• Continue with a gentle 2 – kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group

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Sapa – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – BUS – Hanoi

• Trekking through the breathtaking mountain landscapes where terraced rice fields cascade along the hillsides.
• Sapa, a former French hill station founded in the early 20th century, is home to more than 30 ethnic minority groups and boasts the highest peak in Vietnam – Mount Fansipan,
• Visit Ma Tra Village, inhabited by the Black H’Mong, and continue to Ta Phin Village, where the Red Dao people maintain their rich cultural heritage.

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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 – FLIGHT – HUE – Imperial City

Transfer by private car with driver to Hanoi 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,
• Take a leisurely bike ride through the village, exploring its hidden corners and stopping by the ancient house of worship.
• 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 - Hoi An - Da Nang: 135 km - 2h30

The journey to Hoi An takes you along the scenic Mandarin Route,

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

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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First, you will discover your charming "round bamboo boat," which will carry you on a short and gentle ride! It is called THUYEN THUNG!

Visit to a bamboo workshop, where the artist works bamboo with boundless passion and imagination.
Optional with a supplement: 2-hour creative workshop to craft your own piece by hand (contact us for details).

Visit to a lantern workshop... using bamboo!
Includes a creative workshop (contact us for details).

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Hoi An – Free time – Da Nang – FLIGHT – SIEM REAP

Enjoy your free time until heading by private car to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Siem Reap.

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

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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 – Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre

Cross the Kulen mountain range, a sacred site in Cambodia.

Take a short forest walk to reach Kbal Spean, also known as "The River of a Thousand Lingas", lies deep in the jungle northeast of Angkor and once supplied drinking water to the Angkor site.

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

Explore Banteay Samre, a flat Hindu temple from the 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, showcases impressive carvings of nagas and lions on its pediments.

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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.

In the afternoon,

• Be educated about the nation’s past at the Museum of Genocidal Crime, which was the S – 21 prison – the scene of the worst examples of brutality and torture under the infamous Pol Pot.
• Take in the sombre atmosphere of the camp Choeng Ek Killing Field, outside Phnom Penh, the final resting place of many Cambodian people, murdered by the brutal Khmer Rouge regime.

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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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After breakfast, return to HCM City via the Cao Lanh road. On the way, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

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Transfer by private car to the airport in Phu Quoc for the flight to HCM City followed by your international departure flight.