Echoes Across Empires: From Temple Roots to Coastal Lanterns in Cambodia, Krong Siem Reap

Siem Reap Arrival - Buffet Dinner with Apsara Show (D). Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you will be met and transferred by our driver to your hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel at 6.30 pm and transported by tuk tuk to have dinner in the restaurant. You will then have a buffet dinner with many different Khmer/Cambodian food options, including classic Amok Cambodian curry and Khmer BBQ. Once you are seated, the Apsara show will begin. This is a truly, purely Cambodian atmosphere. The show offers the widest variety of religious and folkloristic performances. This is a great chance for you to learn more about Cambodia rich long culture with other partners from over the world. After the show, you will be transported back to your hotel for some rest. Overnight in Siem Reap. Please note: - Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. - Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Siem Reap - Angkor Exploration (B/L). Breakfast at hotel. At this city, you will visit the most well-preserved gate amongst all the fives, then continue to the peaceful smiling faced tower temple of Bayon where you can imagine how amazing would it be for the first explorer who was there when there was no one but trees with umbrella-like branches and other types of creeping vegetation. Then it will be time for you to stroll around the tourist-wish-to-see jungle temple, so-called Ta Prohm, overgrown by huge tree monsters with snake-like roots, which is featured in Tomb Raider movie. After having shot hundreds of photographs, we will head to the active pilgrimage site of Angkor Wat, the biggest Hindu temple in the world to enjoy with the longest lively carving wall of more than 2000 meters long by 2 meters high, excluding relief on ceiling and on hundreds of roof-supporting pillars. After completed the tour around all the most visited temples in Angkor area, you still have time to admire whole view of Angkor Wat temple, rice paddy, north east highland and active reservoir of West Baray and to enjoy the sunset at the complex. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap - Half Day Floating Village - Hanoi (B). Breakfast at hotel. Begin the tour by visiting a local market known as Rolous market to see villagers selling their home-grown vegetables or a local pagoda to learn about religion. Then, take a tour of the astounding floating villages known as stilt-houses, which stand between 8 and 10 meters high, as well as the school, farm, and even the hospital, where people have bravely adapted to some of the most unimaginable conditions, all while smiling. From the comfort of our boat trip, take in the beautiful atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind village. After this awe-inspiring experience, you will return to the hotel for your own leisure time. In the afternoon, our driver will pick you up from your hotel to Siem Reap airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer from Noi Bai airport to hotel in Hanoi for check in. Overnight in Hanoi. (Suggested flight VJ914 Siem Reap – Hanoi). Please note: - Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. - Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Hanoi City Tour With Puppet Show (B/L) – Sharing Tour. We will pick you up in the hotel in central Old Quarter. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Learn more about Ho Chi Minh biography and his very important role of forming this country nowadays. Visit Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda (one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam). Visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri) or equivalent program. Later we visit Ethnology Museum (applied on Tue, Thus, Sat & Sun) or equivalent program to have an overview of Vietnamese Ethnology and its differences. Stop by the first university in Vietnam, Temple of Literature. Back to Old Quarter to go through short and tiny 36 main streets and learn about its unique name origin. You can feel what make Hanoi is different; as it combines between the past and the present. Tour ends around 5.00pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D). Breakfast at hotel. Start our journey with a hotel pick-up and transfer to Tuan Chau marina. Board on the cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and receive a safety briefing. Savor a delicious Vietnamese seafood lunch while cruising through the limestone islets of Con Vit. In the afternoon, explore the peaceful Ong Cam Area in Lan Ha Bay with options for kayaking or swimming in the emerald waters. Later, enjoy a sunset party with local wine and a fun cooking demonstration. End the day with a delightful dinner onboard and unwind with activities like squid fishing or simply relaxing under the stars. Overnight in Ha Long Bay. Overnight on cruise. Please note: The program may change due to the weather without notice.

Halong - Hanoi - Danang Arrival (B/L). Wake up early to witness the sunrise over Lan Ha Bay, followed by a light breakfast. We will then explore the serene Dark & Bright Cave via traditional rowing boat, soaking in the natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Return to our cruise to relax before check-out. Our lunch is served as the cruise slowly returns to the harbor. Disembark at Tuan Chau marina and travel back to your hotel in Hanoi. Then, our driver will come to pick you up to head for Noi Bai airport to catch your flight to Danang. Once you land in Da Nang, our car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city center for check-in. Overnight in Danang. Please note: - Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. - Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Danang - Hoian Ancient Town - Coconut Forest (B/D) – Sharing Tour. Join our journey to experience the charm of central Vietnam with the Coconut Forest & Hoi An Ancient Town Tour. Begin by exploring the lush Bay Mau Coconut Forest, where you can enjoy a traditional basket boat ride through tranquil waterways. Witness local fishing techniques and learn about the region's unique eco-system. Then, step back in time at Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through its lantern-lit streets, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of its well-preserved architecture. Board a traditional boat and embark on a mesmerizing ride along the Hoai River. Gently release floating lanterns, carrying your hopes and dreams with them. Be mesmerized by the magical atmosphere of lantern Street. After the tour, return to your hotel in Danang. Overnight in Danang. Please note: dinner in this shared tour is one local dish food, not set menu (Chicken rice/Cao Lau/My Quang, etc.)

Tra Que Village Farming & Cooking Class (B/L) – Sharing tour. Enjoy a peaceful morning biking through the charming countryside of Hoi An with a local guide. Begin at the market to discover the culinary and medicinal uses of local herbs and vegetables. Ride past rice fields and traditional farms, snapping photos of daily rural life. Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, where you'll sip refreshing É Water, dress like a local farmer, and experience traditional organic farming methods. Unwind with an herbal massage before joining a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll craft vegetable flowers and prepare five local dishes. After a delicious lunch, relax and return to your hotel in Danang. Overnight in Danang.

Hue Imperial City Tour From Danang (B/L) – Sharing tour. Breakfast at hotel. Today, join us on a cultural day trip from Da Nang to the former imperial capital of Hue, a city rich in history and royal charm. Our first stop would be at the majestic Khai Dinh Tomb, where intricate Eastern and Western architectural styles blend beautifully. Savor a flavorful Hue-style lunch at a charming local restaurant before diving into the grandeur of the Imperial City, once home to the Nguyen Dynasty. Wander through ancient gates, royal halls, and dynastic relics. Last but not least, we would get to visit iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, perched along the Perfume River, offering insight into Hue’s spiritual heritage. Return to Danang at the end of the tour. Overnight in Danang.

Danang - Saigon Arrival Day (B). Breakfast at hotel. It is your free time until we pick you up from your hotel to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city by our driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Please note: - Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. - Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Full Day City - Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B/L) – Sharing tour. In the morning, start the trip by visiting the most highlights of the city, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. With our knowledgeable tour guide, you will learn more about this interesting city. After having lunch in a local restaurant, we will head to Chi Tunnels, 60km far from city center. This network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon in late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Saigon - Mekong Delta Tour - Saigon (B/L) – Sharing tour. In the morning, we will pick you up in the hotel lobby and transfer to the Mekong Delta, the 12th longest river in the world. Firstly, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and famous landmarks in the region. Take a boat trip along the small canals to explore peaceful villages on the riversides. Visit fruit garden, taste local fruits, drink homemade honey tea, listen to Don Ca Tai Tu (southern folk music, recognized as UNESCO‟s Intangible Cultural Heritage). Have a short horse ride around the village to go deeper to the local lifestyle. Have lunch in a local garden restaurant before going back Ho Chi Minh City on late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B). After breakfast, free at leisure for relax or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onwards flight back home. End of service. Note: Hotel check-out time is at 12:00