Deep Insightful Asia Tour 31 Nights / 32 Days
From Bangkok’s special tourist attractions to the famous floating market in Ratchaburi, curious dead railway of Kanchanaburi, northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provide amazing experience from hill tribe villages to cultural insights, fascinating temples, elephant sanctuary and the golden triangle while Cambodia adventure extremely offers best sightseeing and tour activities in three attractive regions including Siem Reap, Battambang & Phnom Penh from the spectacular Angkor Wat, oxcart adventure, and discover the vibes of Vietnam from the must-see Mekong Delta, Saigon’s French architectures, the thrilling historical site of Cu Chi Tunnels to the coastal cities along with Da Nang’s Golden Bridge atop Ba Na Hills, the heritage site of Old Hoi An and Hue Imperial City, trekking in Sapa’s rice terraces to witness unique culture of Hmong villages, see the best of Hanoi’s main attractions, and pleasantly relax in Halong Cruise to enjoy the famous Halong Bay’s beauty and nature.
Destinations
Bangkok → Kanchanaburi → Ratchaburi → Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai → Siem Reap → Battambang → Phnom Penh → Chau Doc → Can Tho → Mekong Delta → Saigon → Hoi An → Da Nang → Hue → Hanoi → Sapa → Halong Bay
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Best Bangkok City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, enjoy a long-tail boat excursion across Chao Phraya River to pay attention at the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and take beautiful photos of Bangkok Skylines. Resume our exciting journey on boat through small canals of Thonburi to see Bangkok’s real local lives, wooden houses on the water, temples and other interesting things along the canals before we make our way back to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Death Railway & River Kwai
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our journey starts at 7.30am from hotel, drive with 1.15h to Samut Songkhram province which is famed for its Maeklong Railway market that you will observe interesting local life between vendors and buyers daily do their trade and exchange local goods at both sites of the train tracks and they suddenly pull down their canvas when the train approaches then put them back after the train passes by. Resume driving to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak floating market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand.
Lunch is provided at a selected local restaurant.
Continue our journey to Kanchanaburi whose the well-known Death Railway is located and it dates back to World War II, we spend our worth visit to War Cemetery and JEATH war museum that displays the remnants left from World War II including photography, artifacts, documents, equipment and so on. After unlocking the horrific war history, we enjoy the walking on the black iron bridge over the remarkable River Kwai where you can take a good breathtaking and take nice photos before heading to Kanchanaburi town for check in at a booked hotel.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Erawan Waterfalls, Hellfire Pass, Krasae Cave & Drive to Bangkok
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out of hotel then we set off at 7.30am to visit natural Erawan waterfalls admired by its beautiful seven tiers we will make our walk to several tiers and spend a pleasant time for swimming (don’t forget to bring along strong footwear and towels). Next, we drive to Hellfire Pass historical site then we enjoy the hike through thick bamboo trails to unlock Hellfire Pass Memorial museum along with interesting World War II history.
After a nice lunch break, we continue our adventure to the attractive Krasae Cave for a short visit and make a good wish at Buddha shrine before having a breathtaking walk on Death Railway Wooden Bridge which was built at steep mountain slopes during World War II, learn from your tour guide about the horrific history of constructing the bridge while enjoy taking fabulous photos of the surroundings and green nature. Finally, our two amazing days at Kanchanaburi has ended with unforgettable experience then we make our way with 3 hours back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Nice Train Experience: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and get transferred by our team at 7.45am for the day train at 8.30am to Chiang Mai. This is quite suitable for those who seek for nice experience of Thailand’s beautiful sights by popular trains from bustling Bangkok Capital to the fascinating Northern Thailand’s hilly jungles, panoramic landscapes and other impressive attractions on the way. The train journey takes approx. 11-12 hours and arrive in Chiang Mai’s train station at 7:30-8:30pm.
Note: Food, drinks and snacks can be purchased on the train.
*Daily domestic flights (1 hr 15 min) are available upon request.
Upon your arrival, your will be friendly greeted by our team and transfer to a booked hotel for check in.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Chiang Mai - Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Hmong Village & 3km Trekking
Breakfast is served at hotel. We start our wonderful Chiang Mai tour at 8.30am, drive up on Doi Suthep Mountain to visit the famous golden temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep standing 3500 feet above the sea level and it religiously houses Buddha relics then enjoy breathtaking the panoramic view over Chiang Mai City from the summit of Doi Suthep. Resume our journey to Black Hmong Village locates at the hillside, observe daily life of Hmong villagers admired by their interesting routine activities.
Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
After lunch break, we continue driving down the hill for a pleasant trekking with 3km through jungle trails up and down towards the fascinating and less touristy Monthatan waterfalls hidden among the dense forest in Chiang Mai. Unwind and emerge yourselves with the stunning surrounding, get refreshed and enjoy swimming before heading back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Full Day Elephant Nature Park
Breakfast is served at hotel. Be ready with your small light pack for pickup at 7.40am arranged by Elephant Nature Park. Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffaloes, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives. Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding) and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary. Your visit helps support our regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation. We finish the tour and returning Chiang Mai between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
What to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Sandals/Flip Flops, Shoes for walking, Camera, Bug Repellent, Refillable Water Bottle. (Rain Jacket – Rainy Season April – October).
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Vegetarian buffet lunch
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai & Chiang Rai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out at 8.30am then we say goodbye to beautiful Chiang Mai and drive with 2 ½ hours to Chiang Rai Province, we will stop at Mae Kachan Hot spring for coffee break and wander in the area to see locals boiling eggs inside the hot spring. Continue driving, we then pay attention to witness the well-known Wat Rong Khun (popularly known as White Temple) admired by its stunning Thai art styles and unique temple architecture where many tourists always take fabulous photos of its reflection.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant and check in at a booked hotel in Chiang Rai.
Afternoon, we leave hotel for a worth visit at Black House temple museum which inspires traditional Northern Thai arts and architecture then continue to visit the impressive Wat Rong Suea Ten (or Blue Temple) in rare blue color, adorable carvings with its own architectural styles. We’ll then make our way for Kad Luang market to observe daily life of local people and see various Thai products from fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, meats to local street food, clothes and accessories.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle & Long Neck Karen
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave a bit early at 7.30am for our wonderful journey to explore the most attractive destinations of Chiang Rai. We spend about an hour to visit Mae Chan admired by its fresh massive Choui Fong Tea plantation where you will learn a bit more about tea processing and enjoy the taste of real tea flavor of Chiang Rai while observing the fantastic scenery. Continue our adventure to interact diverse Akha hill tribal village and Long Neck Karen where we witness their daily life of living in exotic clothes/handicrafts while observing their interesting activities and the surrounding before heading to the well-known Mae Sai market where you wander around to grab a lovely gift for yourselves, this market is boring between Chiang Rai and Tachileik, Myanmar – the commercial place for locals and ethnic minority people come for trades and exchange their various goods.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to Golden Triangle point where the parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Ruak River and Mekong River meet at the confluence, the region was largely famed for opium production and cultivation in the world. We then take a change to take Mekong River boat which pleasantly provides amazing boat ride to see the mighty Mekong River, to Don Sao Island – a part of Laos where we will wander around Don Sao market.
Note: Visiting Don Sao Island is not required visa but make sure you bring along passport with you and keep it safely with boat company and claim it back when you finished the boat ride. Or you may skip the boat ride if you want.
The best part of the trip is not to miss out Opium House Museum which gives you best interesting history about Opium plantation, production and cultivation, and there are numerous exhibits of opium artifacts as well as houses of opium collection which can tell you that the Golden Triangle is one of most impressive opium cultivation in the world. Finally, our trip ended with meaningful and we drive with 1 ½ hours back to Chiang Rai.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Chiang Rai - Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Chiang Rai before our team transfers you to airport for flight (1 stop in Bangkok) to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Our team (guide and driver) will friendly welcomes you at the arrival gate upon your arrival then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
You may opt to visit Siem Reap’s most unique, authentic, top-rated entertainment! – Phare Cambodian Circus that won the Guinness World Record and it is the only unique Phare Circus performance (no animals) which is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts, and impressively inspires Cambodia culture and arts etc.
Day 11: Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re journeying out of hotel at 8.00am the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch followed by a soft drink or fresh coconut juice at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 30 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Oxcart Ride, Kampong Phluk Village & Apsara Performance
Breakfast is served at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades. Next, we grab the opportunity by taking ox cart ride (short ride only) venturing through home gardens overlooking rice fields, interact the local people and come across animals, and stilt houses. Continue heading to Kampong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve. Return hotel for break and refreshment.
Evening, transfer to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Show
Day 13: City Orientation, Silk Farm & Drive to Battambang
Breakfast is served at hotel. We go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around Old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on.
Return hotel for refreshment and check out. We drive (2 ½ hours) to Battambang Province, we will stop to visit War Museum – a unique and insightful view of the perils that Cambodia faced during the last 3 decades of the 20th century and we stop at a road side for chances to dare of sampling deep-fried crispy insects including crickets, grasshoppers etc. Continue to Angkor Silk Farm for its famous workshop where you can observe local people produce the finest silk products, weaving activities, learn how they feed and take care the worms, and you will see various excellent silk woven items which you can purchase for family or friends when you fly back home. Check in at a booked hotel in Battambang and have free time.
Overnight in Battambang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 14: Battambang – Bamboo Train & The Surroundings
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am to experience some fun on the famous bamboo train in Battambang, cruising on the track of the train rail while enjoying the highlight of rural landscape. Continue to wander around the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market”, observe rice paper making, have chances to try the taste of Cambodian rice wine and learn how it is made before drive to visit ancient temple of Wat Ek Phnom – an Angkorain temple built in the 11th century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue our journey to visit traditional wooden house which was built a century ago during French Era and have a short tour that reveals a very interesting background regarding to its history. We will stroll at Battambang winery (with grape wine tasting) before heading to Phnom Sampov where you enjoy the active walking at the top of the mountain to witness the killing caves and visit hidden caves of Battambang. Next, we wait at hillside to watch thousands of bats flying back to their caves in the red sky while the sun is setting down. Return hotel for refreshment and go out for dinner at a selected nice garden restaurant.
Overnight in Battambang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Battambang to Phnom Penh by Private Car/Minivan
Breakfast is served at hotel. We go to see the morning highlights of Battambang, take some pictures of French colonial buildings and stroll around Battambang market where you can observe the local trading between vendors and buyers. Return hotel and check out then we drive with 6 hours to Phnom Penh Capital. One the way, we stop at Kampong Chhnang’s local village where we learn from people producing pottery to generate their daily income as well as observing Silver Smith Making Village and handicrafts before reaching Phnom Penh.
Note: Our Siem Reap guide and driver will say goodbye to you after you checked in, the next day’s tour will be taken care by our Phnom Penh team.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 16: Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng, Killing Field, National Museum & Sunset Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today our guide and driver meet you at hotel’s lobby at 8.00am then drive to witness the tragic site of Cheug Ek – the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.
Afternoon, we go for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital. Return hotel refreshment and short break.
Evening, we head to Phnom Penh’s Riverside then get on board with a welcome cocktail while the boat is slowly cruising along Mekong & Tonle Bassac, watch the nice sunset fading at horizon before Western set dinner (or buffet) is started to serve, unwind yourself with colorful Phnom Penh nightlights. Disembark and return hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 17: Royal Palace & Market Tour By Rickshaw (Cyclo)
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am to take a challenge of cyclo ride (rickshaw) along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming the ride to stroll around central market to see bustling local trades. Finished the cyclo ride at Royal Palace, we walk to visit The Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc.
Enjoy Khmer family set lunch at Bopha Titanic restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
Return hotel and have your own free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 18: Phnom Penh - Speed Boat to Chau Doc, Vietnam
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Phnom Penh and check out then our team transfers you to Phnom Penh ferry pier for speed boat departure at 12.30pm to Chau Doc in Vietnam. The boat excursion takes approx. 5 ½ – 6 hours and you will be friendly greeted by our Vietnamese team then transfers to a booked hotel for check in. Simply have your own free time.
Overnight in Chau Doc
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 19: Tra Su Cajuput Forest, Chau Doc to Can Tho
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and load luggage at 8.00am then we’re heading with 2 hours to explore the picturesque Tra Su Cajuput Forest which is well-known its rich typical ecosystem of Mekong Delta, a home to significant birds and wildlife and it’s the main attractive flooded forest destination for nature lovers. Once arrived, we process to take a local boat to carefully observe the surrounding, truly feel the tranquility while our boat slowly slides into beautiful lush Melaleuca forest and hear birds singing. We will spend our value time on the bird watching tower to overview the marvelous panoramic landscape and take as many as photos you like before returning to our awaiting car/minivan then continue to stroll around Tinh Bien market with interesting trade activities and you may get some value items. If time permits, we’ll visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb along with his great work record when he was a Martial General of the Nguyen Dynasty. Drive to Can Tho and check in at a booked hotel.
Note: Vietnamese lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Can Tho
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 20: Cai Rang Floating Market, Mekong Delta & Drive to Saigon
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off a bit early in the morning then we process to embark a local boat to explore the largest Cai Rang floating market admired by busting and interesting trade activities between buyers and vendors on their boats stocking with their fresh fruits, vegetables and other local products. With good chances, we can sample delicate Vietnamese noodle breakfast while sipping Vietnamese hot coffee on your boat and witness daily life and their routine. Return hotel for refreshment and check out. Return hotel for refreshment and check out.
Next, we continue our journey to My Tho boat pier where we process to embark a local motorboat which slides on Mekong Delta overlooking islets, fish farms and floating houses admired by fishing and trading activities on boats. In Unicorn Island, we will be pampered by Vietnamese traditional music depicting a folk art rooted from South Vietnam and get refreshed by tropical fruit tasting. Continue by canoe, we explore the natural beauty of Mekong canals with lush beautiful coconut trees stretching at both sides until we enjoy the walking tour to observe bee keeping farm and sample honey tea (If time permits, you can stroll at coconut candy workshop to learn the processing, taste it and buy a few packs of candies). We get in our awaiting car/minivan then drive directly to a booked hotel in Saigon City.
Note: Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 21: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin our adventure trip at 8.00am out of bustling Saigon City, pass countryside to explore the famous attraction of Cu Chi tunnels which are known as the deadly dangerous trap tunnel networks and was used by Viet Cong army as the facility base to supply food, accommodation, storage, escape rooms as well as strong holes to fight against their enemies during French and American war from 1948 until 1975. Learn from your tour guide about this interesting and sad history of Vietnam, and personally experience the real feeling when crawl into the tunnels to reveal some remnants left after the war ended.
Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, we return for guided Saigon City along with War Remnants Museum that you can witness Indochina war history while browsing various items relating Vietnam War, visit the fascinating architecture of Reunification Palace which was the former workplace and residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam, admired by French colonial buildings of Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, we then stroll at Jade Emperor Pagoda before go shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market where you observe trading exchanges and you can’t absolutely ignore to purchase some souvenirs.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 22: Saigon to Da Nang & Hoi An Street Food Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Transfers (no guide) to airport for domestic flight to Da Nang City.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Hoi An and simply have free time.
Evening at 5.00pm, we process to the old town of Hoi An where we excitingly enjoy the walking street food tour to discover famous Vietnamese dishes including delicate Vietnamese sandwich called “Banh Mi”, Barbecue pork rolled in rice paper and other yummy snacks (Banh Beo and Banh Khot). Continue to observe marketplace area with various local food stalls admired by interesting activities, we go zic and zac through small alley to Hoi An Riverfront to catch the night street highlight of cultural Hoi An town and cheerfully end up at a local restaurant for delicious dinner followed by a local beer.
Overnight in Hoi An
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 23: Hoi An – Heritage of Hoi An, Marble Mountain & Da Nang
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we’ll discover the well-preserved old town of Hoi An which is known as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site because of its unique architecture that reflects both indigenous and foreign cultures. Start with the most remarkable Japanese Covered Bridge dates back to the 16th century, traditional Fujian Assembly Hall which gives a worth visit, continue to observe the exotic architecture of Tan Ky Old House, have an exciting walking in the colorful lantern street and take beautiful photos before visiting Hoi An central market where you can go shopping around.
Afternoon, drive to Da Nang with spending a great sight to Marble Mountains which represent to five elements: water, fire, earth, wood and metal, also a home to religious pagodas, shrines and hidden caves. Enjoy climbing up with 108 steps to the top and tranquilly take a wonderful breathtaking with the spectacular views of Da Nang City, and we will go to explore a few hidden caves (or skip caves) and Tam Thai pagoda. If you’re font of handicraft works, Tien Hieu Marble Handicraft Sculptures is an ideal for observation then we drive straight to a booked hotel in Da Nang.
Overnight in Da Nang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 24: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge & My Khe Beach
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave at 8.00am to Ba Na Hills where we discover the fascinating beauty of Da Nang City from the summit of popular Ba Na Hills. Once we arrived, we process to take cable car to observe variety of exciting places included Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, the impressive Linh Ung Pagoda, Buddhist statue and walk inside the tunnel to visit wine cellar with a chance to taste a glass of wine. Continue to stroll at the must-see Golden Bridge where you capture the beauty of the sky, nature and enjoy the breathtaking while Golden Bridge is extremely considered as one of the most pleasant places to take romantic photos.
Enjoy lunch at one of restaurants in Ba Na.
Note: If you’re really font of the recreation of French architectures and want to have some funs with exciting time in Ba Na, there Fantasy Park and French Village are the ideals for you to enjoy variety of games and activities: Alpine coaster, wall climbing, racing simulators, dance performances etc. To do this, you have to skip My Khe Beach and spend the entrance tickets at your own account.
Afternoon, we return to our awaiting car/minivan then drive directly to My Khe beach – one of the most beautiful, natural coastal cities in Vietnam. It is a white sand coast with clear water and a pleasant beach for relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and unwind yourselves at your own free time before returning hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Da Nang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 25: Da Nang to Hue, Hue City Tour & Sunset Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out, we leave at 8.30am from Da Nang via Hai Van Pass to Hue, en-route at beautiful Hai Van Pass admired by natural beauty of mountain range and the blue coast where it’s a good morning to take a wonderful breathtaking and capture picturesque photos. Arrived, checked in and have rest of free time.
Afternoon, we set off to explore the three significant mausoleum emperors of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, those tombs have unique blend French & Royal architectures along with interesting history that you can learn from your tour guide about Nguyen Dynast dates back to 12th century. We continue our adventure to Kim Long Village to observe local people making conical hats and colorful joss sticks.
Evening, we get on board for sunset cruise with a welcome cocktail, the boat cruise slowly slides along the Perfume River admired by soft evening at Hue imperial city before enjoying special dinner followed by Vietnamese traditional music performance on boat. Disembark and get our car/minivan back to the hotel around 8.45pm.
Overnight in Hue
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 26: Hue Imperial Citadel & Flight to Hanoi
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re heading out at 8.00am to Dong Ba market where we stroll to observe citizen daily life with interesting local trades then continue to visit the world heritage site “Hue Imperial Citadel” which is considered as the most famous attraction along with unique architectures, detailed arts and works on walls, and a rich history which dates back to hundreds of years ago. The impressive structures, cultural decorates, Purple Forbidden City and the history definitely give your day a pretty worth visit. Next, we drive along The Perfume River to the attractive, religious Thien Mu Pagoda where you will have a pleasant walking to see beautiful surrounding and learn from your guide about its mystery legend.
Enjoy delicious Vietnamese lunch at a selected local restaurant.
The rest of the day is reserved as free and easy before transferring to airport for flight to Hanoi Capital.
Upon arrival, you will be friendly greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Hanoi and simply have free time after check in.
Overnight in Hanoi
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 27: Hanoi City Tour, Hanoi to Sapa By Sleeping Train
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am for a fully guided tour within Ba Dinh Square, visit the main attractions included the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda with most interesting architecture and 10th century Temple of Literature – the first national university of Vietnam along with rich history.
Enjoy delicious lunch at Hoang Cuisine restaurant (or similar).
Afternoon, we observe Hoa Lo Prison which tells you an interesting war from French colonial time to Vietnam and American War. Continue to visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – the significant place to witness the best collection, documentation, exhibition and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Next, we take rickshaw (cyclo) explore the popular Old Quarter admired by attractive daily life and bustling local activities. Ending the cyclo ride at Thang Long Opera Theatre, we then enjoy a traditional, unique water puppet show.
Our team will meet you again at hotel’s lobby then transfer to train station for sleeping train (air conditioning cabin) departs at 10.00pm to Lao Cai town of Sapa and arrives at approx. 6.30-7.00am in the morning in Lao Cai.
Note: Private car/minivan (day time) is available upon request and the program will be slightly changed.
*Overnight in sleeping train
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 28: Sapa Trekking
You will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then drive with 1 hours to a booked hotel in Sapa Town for refreshment and enjoy breakfast.
After the breakfast break, we begin a pleasant trekking with 11km down, up and along Muong Hoa Valley to the villages of Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van where we’re gonna reveal the attractive insights of Black H’mong minority groups whose daily life relies basic routine and their unique ways to make a living that animated by their exotic culture and customs. We enjoy the walking though beautiful rice terraces along with interesting activities and local interaction from one to other villages where you always see the fascinating surroundings that you can’t refuse to take photos. During the trekking adventure, we’ll have a great chance to enjoy our picnic lunch at a local family’s house and sample some tropical fruits.
Afternoon, spend the rest of your nice time at family house then we take a ride by motorbike or jeep back to Sapa town.
Overnight in Sapa
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Day 29: Sapa Trekking & By Sleeping Train to Hanoi
Today we leave again by our private car/minivan to Ta Phin Village – one of the most beautiful H’Mong villages where we catch the morning highlight of ethnic culture and continue to expand maximize experience to visit Ta Phin Cave nearby. Next, return to Sapa town for the last trekking trip up and down with 3km to Cat Cat village to witness rural life of Black H’Mong village, learn from your guide about their daily interesting activities, culture, customs and superstition, the trekking offers a wonderful experience to see one of the best H’Mong village attractions in Sapa while the surroundings are friendly fabulous and attracted by rice terraces, river and mountains, and enjoy traditional music show at Cat Cat village. Up to Ham Rong Mountain summit, we enjoy the breathtaking with the stunning panoramic views of Sapa and it is totally admired by the fascinating nature. Picnic lunch is provided on this day.
We say goodbye to Sapa then drive directly to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi.
Exciting information: If you’re lucky on the day you take night train back to Hanoi, Bac Ha Sunday market is the most popular attraction in the region of Sapa which only opens on Sunday, along with the most interesting exchange trades of animals, poultry, materials, cloths, handicrafts and vegetables between buyers and vendors from various ethnic minority groups. It’s good chance to stroll around to observe lifestyles of tribe people and you probably want to sample a dish of delicious H’mong traditional dishes.
Overnight in sleeping train
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 30: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
You will be greeted by our escort guide and driver at railway station then transfer to a booked hotel for refreshment and enjoy breakfast.
*(Private car/minivan round trip transfers Halong Bay is available upon request).
Prepare yourselves with light packing ready to be picked up by shuttle bus between 8.00-8.30am at your hotel and start your trip to explore the most amazing Halong Bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest. We will reach Halong cruise port around 12.30pm then process the registration and get transferred by tender to Swan Cruise. After safety brief, a welcome drink and checking in, delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing before getting back to the cruise for sunset party.
Evening, have sumptuous set dinner on board and it’s your free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
Overnight in Cruise Halong Bay
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note:
There are many cruise companies operate from standard to luxury cruises to Halong Bay and every cruise companies have their similar cruise itineraries. The above cruise itinerary is detailed according to Swan Cruise’s standard itinerary. If you chose to stay at another cruise, cruise itinerary will then be provided at the time you confirmed. If you really love Halong Bay and want to stay a night longer, 2nights/3days cruise is available, so feel free to speak about this with our sale team.
Day 31: Halong Bay Cruise, Back to Hanoi
Rise a bit early in the morning for Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day to the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave for an hour then return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Around 10.00, attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving. Next, we enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat while the cruise is heading back to the harbor and disembark at Halong cruise port. At 12.30pm: our shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi and arrive in the evening around 16.00-17.00pm.
Overnight in Hanoi
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 32: Hanoi - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Vietnam then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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