Day 1: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Arrival at airport, we transfer you to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi)

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 3: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

• Overnight in Can Tho.
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Day 4: Mekong delta → Hanoi

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we transfer you to Can Tho airport for flight to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L)

Day 5: Hanoi (city tour)

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Watch video.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 6: Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

• Overnight on boat in Halong bay
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Day 7: Halong bay → Hanoi

In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 8: Hanoi → Siem Reap

Morning, spend your leisure time in Hanoi. Explore the capital city on your own.

Afternoon, we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 9: Siem Reap (explore Angkor)

In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 10: Siem Reap (explore Beng Mealea)

We depart the city at 8:00am and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.

10.30am, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.

1.30pm, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 11: Siem Reap → Bangkok

Morning, visit the National Museum at 7.30am. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.

Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. Continue your visit to Wat Thmei. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Free Add-On: Visit Preah Khan Temple.

Afternoon, we transfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
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Day 12: Bangkok (visit Ayutthaya)

At 6.30, leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Stop to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That. We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple.

At 12.30, Embark a cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok. Sightseeing from the boat on the way back to Bangkok city.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
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Day 13: Bangkok → Phuket

Morning, visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha Temple), Wat Pho. The last one we visit is Wat Benjabophit. Lunch at a local restaurant.

ADD-ON: Pay for your visit at The Grand Palace.

Afternoon, flight to Phuket. Arrival at airport, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and spend your time at leisure.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 14: Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel. It's your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Phuket.

Phuket is a paradise for those who love to relax, sunbathe and swim. You can enjoy some delicious Thai food or freshly cooked seafood on the beach, or go horse riding around Phuket.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Add-On: Boat trip to Phi Phi island

Morning, transfer to the Royal Phuket Marina, head out to Phi Phi Island. At 10:30, arrive at Bamboo Island – Relax on the white sandy beach and enjoy some snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear blue and green water!

Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don. Then, head to Phi Phi Le, visit Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Pileh Lagoon. At 14:30, leave Phi Phi Le to return to the Royal Phuket Marina. Drop you off at your hotel.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 15: Phuket (departure)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to relax and enjoy the beach.

When time has come, our driver picks you up and transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

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End of the journey!