Finding Vietnam & The Lost Temples of Angkor

Welcome to Hanoi - the heart of Vietnam. Our staff will meet you at the aircraft bridge, escort you to the VIP Immigration lane, and help check your immigration forms. After that, you will be privately transferred to your hotel to check in. Take your free time to stretch after your long flight.

Spend a whole day exploring the city to see how Hanoi has changed over time through its diverse architecture that is influenced by traditional Vietnamese, Chinese, French, and Communist architecture. Visit a small pagoda located humbly in residential areas, Hang Be fresh market to understand why local markets still play important role in their life. Other beautiful stops are Temple of Literature - the Vietnamese first university dating back to the 11th century and Women's Museum which tells you the roles of Vietnamese women in the family and society in long history. After all the knowledge, enjoy the My Village Show at the Hanoi Opera House. The daily activities of Northern Vietnam’s villages are reappeared on the stage through an art performance commonly acknowledged globally as “new circus”.

In the morning, you'll drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site with thousands of islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. After arriving at noon, you'll board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise.

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the bay at its best. After breakfast, the junk continues to cruise quietly through the striking limestone formations to explore more before disembarking and driving back to Hanoi to take a short flight to Da Nang. You’ll be transferred privately to Hoi An - the most charming town of Vietnam.

Take a walk to explore the town this morning. Hoi An, the most favorite and one of the best-preserved towns in Vietnam captures travelers' hearts by its charm. Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples, boutiques cafes, pavements adorned with colorful lanterns and confetti flowers. Stop at a small cafe to enjoy the grace of the town. In the evening, drive northeast of Hoi An to Tra Que a quiet, beautiful farming village. Listen to the serenade of the peaceful countryside while enjoying a special dinner. The ingredients are fresh and clean as they are grown upright in the garden that is just a few meters away.

Spend the second day in Hoi An getting lost in its narrow streets and soaking up the unique atmosphere on your own.

Fly to Saigon, the most energetic city in Vietnam. A local guide will welcome you at the airport and escort you to your fabulous Hotel in Saigon. Spend the day relaxing in your room or head out to see the city.

In the evening, you’ll get into a gastronomic adventure. You’ll travel from place to place, restaurant to restaurant, sit shoulder to shoulder with the locals to enjoy the best tastes of Saigon. A night cocktail from a rooftop bar, with incredible views of the city, is such a perfect way to finish the day.

With a local guide, today you’ll discover the fascinating life on the Mekong. Enjoy the picturesque scenery as your sampan leisurely cruises on the river. There are plenty of stops to see and visit such as an ancient house, local cottage industries, fruit orchards, temples, and especially the lively everyday life of the locals who have called Mekong Delta home for generations.

Make an hour or so drive out of the town to visit Cu Chi tunnels to explore the interesting side of Vietnamese history. This incredible system is 250km long, housed over 16,000 Vietnamese guerillas during the wars. Initially started in 1948 to provide shelter against the French air and ground sweeps, the underground network continued to serve as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals, and living quarters for Vietnamese fighters throughout the American war.

Return to the city and head to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat - the world's largest religious monument is your exploration today. Pass through beautiful sceneries, rice fiends, and small villages as you close in on a secret temple where you have a private picnic lunch. You’ll admire the classic Khmer architecture of Angkor Thom with delightfully ruined temples dating back to the 12th century. A visit to ancient Ta Prohm Monastery where immense branches have taken root in the big stones is also a must.

Free at leisure until the time you take leave of your beautiful hotel and head back to the airport, ready for your flight back home.