Day 1. Australia → Ho Chi Minh

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 (city tour)

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 → Hanoi

It’s your leisure today until we transfer you to airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at airport, our driver transfers you to Hanoi hotel for your stay.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. Hanoi → Siem Reap

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your time at leisure in Ho Chi Minh until we trasnfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Cambodia

Day 10. 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.
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Day 11. Siem Reap [boat trip on Tonle Sap lake]

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.

Rest of the day is your leisure time in Siem Reap.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 12. Siem Reap → Bangkok

Morning, we transfer you to Siem Reap airport for flight to Bangkok.

Upon arrival at airport in Bangkok, our driver transfers you to hotel.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
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Thailand

Day 13. 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 14. Bangkok → Koh Samui

Morning, breakfast at hotel. We transfer you to airport for flight to Koh Samui.

Your time for relaxation at beach in Koh Samui.

• Overnight in Koh Samui.
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Day 15. Koh Samui [Relaxation]

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Your time for relaxation at beach in Koh Samui.

• Overnight in Koh Samui.
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Day 16. Koh Samui [Visit Koh Nang Yuan]

At 08:00, pick up from your hotel and transfer to pier. Speed boat departs to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan. Koh Tao, meaning Turtle Island, is the scuba diving destination of choice in the crystal clear water of the Gulf of Thailand. Arrive at the beautiful Koh Tao for snorkeling on the spectacular coral reef with many colorful fishes. Have a delicious buffet lunch on Koh Nangyuan.

After lunch, snorkel, swim or just relax at beach. Easily trek up to the amazing viewpoint to see the world’s most beautiful islands. At 14:30, get on board to go back to Koh Samui.

• Overnight in Koh Samui.
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Day 17. Koh Samui [Relaxation]

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Your time for relaxation at beach in Koh Samui.

• Overnight in Koh Samui.
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Day 18. Koh Samui → Bangkok

Morning, breakfast at hotel. We transfer you to airport for flight back to Bangkok.

Afternoon, your leisure time in Bangkok.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
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Day 19. Bangkok → Australia

Breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Bangkok.

We transfer you to airport for departure flight.

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