2 Hanoi + 1 Halong Bay Cruise + 3 Siem Reap
Vietnam: A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, of dynamic megacities and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling. Unforgettable experiences are everywhere in Vietnam. There’s the sublime: gazing over a surreal seascape of limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk in Halong Bay. The inspirational: exploring the world’s most spectacular cave systems in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. And the contemplative: witnessing a solitary grave in a cemetery of thousands of war victims.
Day 01
Arrive Hanoi - Hanoi City Tour
- Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam! The driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi then check-in at the hotel. (No Guide) The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02
Hanoi (B)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). We will also visit Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake, One Pillar Pagoda. Free time at the night market in Hanoi Old Quarter (Open 7 pm to 10 pm Fridays - Sundays) Overnight stay at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 03
Hanoi – Overnight Cruise – Halong (B/L/D)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check – out. Early morning pick up at your hotel and head east for more than 3 hours by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, plowing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood onboard, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking (own expense), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attends activities on the boat or relaxes at your own leisure. Overnight stay on the boat.
Day 04
Halong – Hanoi – Siem Reap (B/BRUNCH)
- You must wake up to see the sunrise over Ha Long Bay – something you will never forget!! After a light breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most dense area with many islands that have been named the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return back to Hanoi where the shuttle bus will drop you off at Hanoi Old Quarter. A private vehicle will then take you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap and transfer to Hotel. Check-in and relax. (Standard check-in time is 14.00 hrs) The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 05
Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Tour (B)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch not included Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th-century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Pre Rup Temple. Overnight stay at your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 06
Siem Reap Visit – Angkor wat Tour (B)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit Banteay Srey, known as Citadel of Women or a Pink Temple, and BanteaySamre Temples Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, SrahSrang.The Royal Baths" was once used or ritual bathing), BanteayKdei(surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. NeakPean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake) and Preah Khan temple, Built by King Jayavarman VII. Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Overnight stay at your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 07
Siem Reap – Boat Tour – Depart Siem Reap (B)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check – out and keep your luggage at the hotel cloakroom. Later we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake at KAMPONG PHLUK VILLAGE. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen& floating village with floating schools, floating police stations, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the & village move from place to place following water levels and current. Later, transfer to the airport to board your flight for your onward destination or back to India with memories which will last a lifetime.
- Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis: (Daily breakfast except on the day of arrival)
- Sightseeing and entrance as per itinerary.
- English-speaking guide as per itinerary in Vietnam.
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver (or shuttle bus for the days as mentioned)
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
- Cruise on Non-private junk in Ha Long bay.
- Entrance fee to indicated sights, boat trips
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B= Breakfast; L= Lunch; D= Dinner
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