Day 1 – Monday October 13, 2008
Home City – Hanoi
Fly from home city to Hanoi via Hong Kong.
Day 2 – Tuesday October 14, 2008
En-route to Hanoi
Day 3 – Wednesday October 15, 2008
Hanoi (D)
Arrive in Hanoi where you will stay at the Sofitel Plaza Hotel Hanoi * 5-star for one night. Today’s sightseeing includes the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, Temple of Literature, Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. This evening, marvel at a spectacular water puppet performance. It is a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks, underwater puppeteers and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water. Tonight, get to know your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Day 4 – Thursday October 16, 2008
Hanoi – Hai Phong – Halong (B/D)
This morning, embark on a journey to Halong. En-route, stop at Hai Phong colonial port and visit the Hang Kenh Temple and Du Hang Pagoda. Continue to Halong where you will stay at the Halong Plaza Hotel *4 star for one night.
Day 5 – Friday October 17, 2008
Halong – Hanoi (B/L)
This morning, enjoy a 4-hour cruise through spectacular Halong Bay with stops at its stunning caves and grottoes. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board. In the late afternoon, return to Hanoi where you will stay at the Sofitel Plaza Hotel Hanoi * 5-star for one night.
Day 6 – Saturday October 18, 2008
Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B/L)
This morning, fly to Danang. Visit the Cham Museum in Danang before heading to Hoi An, a former international trading port during the 17th & 18th centuries. En-route, visiting the Marble Mountains. In Hoi An, stay at the Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa *4-star for two nights.
Day 7 – Sunday October 19, 2008
Hoi An (B/D)
Full day to explore Hoi An, the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802- 1945). Visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the colorful bazaar and the local market.
Day 8 – Monday, October 20, 2008
Hoi An – Hue (B)
Morning is free at leisure. Afternoon, transfer to Hue. Arrive in Hue in the late afternoon where you will stay at the Saigon Morin Hotel *4-star for two nights.
Day 9 – Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Hue (B/L)
This morning take a private boat upstream toward the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most well preserved religious monument. You will also visit the Imperial Citadel. In the afternoon visit the elaborate Royal Tombs of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
Day 10 – Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Hue – Saigon (B/L)
This morning, fly to Saigon where you will stay at the The Legend Hotel *5-star for three nights. In the afternoon, visit the city’s historic landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Cholon, the city’s bustling Chinatown.
Day 11 – Thursday, October 23, 2008
Saigon – Cai Be (B/L)
Take a morning drive from Saigon to Cai Be. In Cai Be, take a motorized sampan boat ride and see the floating market with sellers and buyers busily bargaining and exchanging goods. Continue your cruise through small village canals and enjoy a scenic lunch at a local farmer’s garden. This is followed by a visit to a brick and pottery village.
Day 12 – Friday, October 24, 2008
Cai Be – Cu Chi – Saigon (B/D)
This morning, drive along the southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi Tunnels. In Cu Chi, explore the underground village where guerrilla fighters hid and communicated in their simple network of tunnels during the Vietnam War. The rest of the day is at your leisure upon returning to Saigon.
Day 13 – Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saigon – Siem Reap (B/L)
This morning, fly to Siem Reap where you will stay at Angkor Century Resort & Spa *4-star for two nights. Your tour of Siem Reap begins with the Roluos Group including Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. In the afternoon, visit the Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive historic sites. Also visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Place area.
Day 14 – Sunday, October 26, 2008
Siem Reap – Ta Prohm (B/D)
Today, your journey continues at picturesque Ta Prohm. Other temples in the area include Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon, Banteay Kdei, and Srah Srang. This evening enjoy dinner at the Angkor Village Hotel.
Day 15 – Monday October 27, 2008
Siem Reap – Bangkok (B/D)
This morning, fly to Bangkok where you will stay at the InterContinental Hotel *5-star for one night. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy a delicious farewell Thai-style dinner. The meal is accompanied by traditional Thai classical music and dances.
Day 16 – Tuesday October 28, 2008
Bangkok – Home City (B)
Today, head to the airport for your return flight home. Bon Voyage!
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B – breakfast L – lunch D – dinner
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