Siem Riep – Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Experience all the delights that the two countries of Cambodia and Vietnam have to offer during this 8-day journey that allows you to explore every side of these fascinating land. Kicking start at Siem Reap with the outstanding historic complex of Angkor temple, continues your trip to the beautiful land of Vietnam where you marvel at picturesque landscapes and the peaceful vibe of the countryside and the magnificent natural beauty of Halong Bay on a scenic cruise.
HIGHLIGHTS:
DAY 1 SIEM REAP ARRIVAL
Welcome to Siem Reap, picked up by our driver and transferred to the hotel to check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00PM onwards.
If time allows, in the afternoon, visit Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine by yourself where local people praying for good luck, happiness, and safe journey once they are traveling.
Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
DAY 2 SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLE TOUR (B,L) – JOINT IN TOUR
Local breakfast at your hotel.
08:00 AM: Meet our tour guide, then we drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII.
08:30 AM: We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king.
Continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. Then, we continue along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades
12:30 PM: Have lunch at a local restaurant
02:00 PM: We visit Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame.
After around one and a half hour, we journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building.
05:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
DAY 3 SIEM REAP – FLY TO HANOI (B)
Have a local breakfast at your hotel.
On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred without guide to the airport for the flight to Hanoi.
Upon arriving in Hanoi, our driver will pick you up to transfer to hotel for check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4 HANOI – CITY TOUR FULL DAY (B,L)
Have a local breakfast at your hotel.
08:15 – 08:30 AM: Meet your tour guide at your suggested places around Hanoi Old Quarter including:
Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake.
Ho Chi Minh complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; his house-on-stilt and One pillar pagoda – modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 dedicating to Confucius, sages, and scholars. It was also the first university of Viet Nam once.
12:30 PM: Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter. In the afternoon, spend time to explore:
The traditional ceramics village of Bat Trang. Visit showrooms and see how they model the products.
Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao – General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.
03:30 PM: Drop you off at your hotel.
Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY5 DAY TRIP TO BAI DINH – TRANG AN (B,L) – JOINT IN TOUR
Have a local breakfast at your hotel.
07:45 – 08:30 AM: Depart to Bai Dinh pagoda and Trang An eco-tourism site. Have short break en-route to free your legs.
10:30 – 11:00 AM: Visit Bai Dinh pagoda – Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist complex which consists of several temples and over 500 intricately carved statues of Buddha
12:30 PM: Then, you will have lunch in a restaurant with local special dishes.
01:30 PM: We will visit Trang An by a boat trip through cave chains and an exciting “Kong – Skull Island” film studio.
06:30 – 07:00 PM: You will be dropped at your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY6 HANOI – HALONG BAY (B,L,D) BY SHUTTLE BUS – JOINT IN TOUR
Have a local breakfast at your hotel.
08.00 – 08.30 AM: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45 PM: Embark on main cruises by a transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
01:00 – 03:30 PM: Savor a delectable lunch on Oriental Sails cruises’ restaurants further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to the first place for activities.
You have 2 options to choose:
Option 1: Discovery local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Option 2: Take kayak at by yourself with the help and instruction of our tour guides around the Village.
05:30 – 06:00 PM: Return to overnight cruises and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while joining the cooking class with our chefs.
07:00 PM: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.
Note: We recommend that you bring an overnight bag with you to pack for your trip to Halong Bay so that you don’t have to lug all your bags with you. You will be returned to the same hotel in Hanoi after your trip and can safely store your luggage there.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On cruise
DAY7 HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,BR) BY SHUTTLE BUS – JOINT IN TOUR
06:30 – 07:00 AM: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 AM: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 AM: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 AM: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark the main cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 04:30 PM: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY8 HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Have a local breakfast at your hotel. You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noontime. Meals on your own.
End of tour!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
