Through Highlands and Heritage: An Active Passage Across Two Lands

Hanoi arrival. Welcome to Hanoi! Hanoi City, capital of Vietnam rich in history and culture. Upon arrival, welcomed by our driver and transfer to hotel to leave your heavy luggage. Your free time to relax after long flight. (Optional: Hanoi by night food tour on scooter) Overnight in 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 – Pu Luong: Remote valleys and off-road trails (B/L/D) - Sharing tour. Breakfast at hotel. 07:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area. Expect a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic. 10:00 AM: Stop for a 15-minute rest break halfway through the journey. Enjoy picturesque village landscapes along the way. 12:00 PM: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check-in at your reserved room (standard check-in time 14:00) and relax at your own pace. 01:30 PM: Afternoon trek, Difficulty level 4/5. Transfer to the Meeting Point and commence a 10km trek. Explore Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and the largest cave in Pu Luong, using off-road trails via streams and mountains. 15 Bis Ly Nam De, Hanoi, Vietnam | Tel. + 84 4 3926 2056 | Email: [email protected] Tours & Travel Services in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields. Return to the hotel and relax by 05:00 PM. Evening: Culinary exploration and leisure Optional cooking class for those interested. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by free time to relax. This concludes your first day in Pu Luong. Overnight in Pu Luong.

Pu Luong – Hanoi: Bamboo rafting and riverside trails (B/L) - Private tour. 07:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day's activities. Be ready by 8:30 AM. 08:45 AM: Transfer to Ban Cong and start a 2.5km walk. Cross a suspension bridge to reach one of Pu Luong's most scenic villages, where the largest stream flows through. Along the river, admire stunning landscapes, rice fields, and village life. Seek for the giant water wheels, a remarkable creation of Vietnam's mountainous ethnic minorities. Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and have fun. 10:00 AM: The raft lands on the other side of the river. Embark on another 2km trek through rice fields and villages, completing a loop trail. Meet the transfer at the main road and return to your hotel for check-out by 11:30 AM. Enjoy lunch. 01:00 PM: Prepare for the bus journey back to Hanoi. Expect to arrive at your hotel in Hanoi by 6:30 PM, barring heavy traffic. The tour concludes at your Hanoi hotel. 06:00-06:30 PM: arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Leisure time exploring the city night life. Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi– Sapa - Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (B/L/D) – Sharing tour. 6.30: Picking up from the bus station, get on the sleeping bus and depart to Sapa. 7.30 – 11.45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break 11.45 – 13.00: Bus on the mountain road approaching Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful views, the valley with terraced fields. 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. - Welcome drink and itinerary briefing - Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures 14.30: A short walk to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking uphill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. 17.00: Walking back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel. Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel. Overnight in Sapa. 

Sapa with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Hanoi by bus (B, L) - Sharing tour. 7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking 8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours 15 Bis Ly Nam De, Hanoi, Vietnam | Tel. + 84 4 3926 2056 | Email: [email protected] Tours & Travel Services in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar 11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. 12.00 – 13.00: Have a shower at the hotel, check out and have lunch and time at leisure on your own. 13.00 - 13.30: Meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi. 14.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks. 20.30-21.00: We say goodbye to you at the bus station. Trip ends. Overnight in Hanoi

Halong bay full day tour (B/L) – Sharing tour. 8.15-8.50: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive) 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site 12:30: Enjoy set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay 14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites 14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. 15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay 16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor 17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi 20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends Overnight in Hanoi. 

Hanoi departure – Saigon arrival – Half day city (B). Breakfast at hotel. It is free time until our driver will pick you up from your hotel to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city. You will be picked up by our tour guide and driver to start our half day city tour. Visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East. 18:00 PM: Transfer back 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 Mekong delta and Cu Chi tunnel tour (B/L) – Small group tour. Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.Have lunch at the local restaurant. Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. 

Saigon – Bus to Phnom Penh (B). Early breakfast at hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Phnom Penh City, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival, picked up by driver and transferred to check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.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. 

Morning Phnom Penh historical tour – Phnom Penh evening food tour (B/D) - Small group tour. In the morning, take a journey through the captivating city of Phnom Penh with a local guide. Explore the highlights of the city's turbulent history: Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. First Visit the stunning Royal Palace and witness the grandeur and magnificence of the Silver Pagoda, adorned with highly polished silver walls, Italian marble floors, exquisite gold carvings and intricate diamond designs that glisten with every ray of light. After that Climb the steps to the Wat Phnom Temple and join locals and foreigners alike in praying for good luck and prosperity. Lastly, Learn the darker sides of Cambodian history with the Tuol Sleng Museum which provide an in-depth look into some of the darker periods of Cambodian history. Tour ends around 12h30pm and we take you back to your hotel for a rest. In the afternoon at around 5pm, you will be picked up our tour guide and the unique vehicle tuk tuk to start our night street food tour. Enjoy a delicious evening on this food tour of Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk. Discover tantalizing traditional dishes, explore the Russian Market, and finish with a local craft beer or cocktail. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh departure – Bus to Siem Reap (B). Early breakfast at hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, picked up by driver and transferred to check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap. 

Siem Reap – Full day floating village bike & boat (B/L) - Small group tour. This is a changce to Catch a breath of fresh air, enjoy the picturesque countryside, and savor a local lunch on this bike tour from Siem Reap. Ride through charming backroads, visit Kampong Phluk, and relax during a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. First we will challenge the Tonle Sap and countryside trails. The terrain is varied, mainly flat and follows by the mixture of tarmac roads and dirt roads passing the countryside & floating village. We continue touring the famous Kampong Phluk floating villages by riverboat. Explore the stilted house and get a fascinating insight into the ways the local people live in the region. At noon, enjoy authentic and delicious dishes that are prepared by the local family host in an effort to support the local community through tourism. Lastly, we enjoy the spectacular views of Tonle Sap Lake and a sunset boat cruise will leave you in awe with the sheer beauty of nature. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap – Full day discover Angkor complex by bike (B/L) - Small group tour. In the morning, after breakfast, get off the beaten path on this cycling day trip at Angkor Park. Peddle through backroads and over jungle trails to uncover the hidden side of these majestic temples. Pedal your way across the historic temple complex and get to know its history from your friendly and professional guide and marvel at the enormous and beautiful Angkor Wat Temple, one of the largest religious monuments in the world. In the afternoon visit the Angkor Thom complex where you will explore the fascinating beauty of Bayon Temple and wander in awe at the beauty of the world famous Ta Prohm Temple, surrounded by massive trees. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap 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. Please note: Hotel check-out time is around 12.00.