Day 1. Australia → Ho Chi Minh

Flight from Australia to Vietnam.

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 (visit 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 → Ho Chi Minh

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.

Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 5. Ho Chi Minh → Hoi An

Morning, your leisure time in Ho Chi Minh city.

Afternoon, flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at airport, our driver transfers you to Hoi An town for your stay.

• Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 6. Hoi An (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 7. Hoi An (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

• Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 8. Hoi An → Hanoi

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time until our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be taken to hotel.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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 12. Hanoi → Siem Reap

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time to explore the city until we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 13: 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 14: 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 15: Siem Reap → Phuket

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Siem Reap on your own. When time has come, our drivers picks you up and drive to airport for flight to Phuket.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 16: 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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Day 17: Phuket (explore 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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Add-On: Visit Phang Nga bay

Morning, transfer to the Royal Phuket Marina, head out to Phang Nga Bay. Visit Hong Island and enjoy a relaxing canoe ride throughout the Island. Continue to Panak Island for more sightseeing of the impressive limestone cliffs landscape.

Lunch buffet at the Muslim Village of Panyee Island. Explore this village of historical and traditional houses. At 14:00, visit James Bond Island, made famous from the 007 movie. Afterwards, spend your leisure time relaxing or swimming at Naka or Lawa Island. At 16:30, arrive back to the Royal Phuket Marina. Drop you off at your hotel.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 18: 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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Day 19: 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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