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 tunnels)

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.
• B,L

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.
• B,L

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.
• B,L

Day 5. Ho Chi Minh → Hoi An

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your time at leisure in Ho Chi Minh until we trasnfer you to airport for flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival in Da Nang, we transfer to Hoi An. Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the ancient town on your own.

• 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.
• B,L

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.
• B

Day 8. Hoi An → Hanoi

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in the old town. You can walk for shopping or just take a coffee for relaxing time.

Afternoon, our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be taken to hotel for your stay.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
• B

Day 9. 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 10. 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.
• B,L

Day 11. 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.
• B,L

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.
• B

Day 13. Siem Reap [Explore the 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.
• B,L,D

Day 14. Siem Reap → Phuket

Morning, start the tour by visiting the National Museum. Here, you can explore a collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.

After the museum, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and floating communities that call it home.

After the lake tour, head to downtown to visit Artisan's D'angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts. Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda that is known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims.

Afterward, enjoy lunch and spend some leisure time in Siem Reap until it is time for your departure flight home.

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• B,L

Day 15. Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure and relaxation at beach in Phuket.

• Overnigh in Phuket.
• B

Add-On: Koh Phi Phi – Boat Tour

Morning, pick up from your hotel. Around 9:00am, have some coffee and tea at the pier before departure. At 9:30am, depart from the pier and reach the Maya Bay around 10.30. Have sightseeing around Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay. After that, visit Pileh Lagoon for snorkeling and swimming.
Lunch and relax at Andaman Beach. At 2:45pm, we leave Phi Phi island to go to Monkey Beach. Spend your leisure time at Monkey Beach before going back to the Phuket pier at 4.00pm. Drop you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Phuket. (B,L)

Day 16. Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure and relaxation at beach in Phuket.

• Overnigh in Phuket.
• B

Day 17. Phuket (departure)

Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure and relaxation at beach in Phuket until we transfer you to airport for your flight back to Australia

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