From Halong Bay to Angkor Wat

Welcome to Hanoi !
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, our tour guide will greet you for the hotel transfer. 
The day is left for your leisure and personal exploration of the city.

Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi.
Meal: welcome dinner.

Spend the day appreciating the highlights of Hanoi with your private tour guide. 
In the morning, see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison – two remarkable sites that present the history of the Vietnam War. Next, hop on a market visit to learn briefly about Vietnamese cuisine. Here, you`ll have a chance to taste the savory traditional foods. 
Your last stop today is the iconic Old Quarter which is stuffed with sounds and sights. Visit Bach Ma Pagoda, an ancient house in Ma May streets before enjoying a puppet show at Thang Long Theatre.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Meal: breakfast.

Depart from Hanoi around 8.00 am for a scenic road trip to Halong Bay. 
Embarking on your cruise around noon and having lunch while the cruise set sails through the spectacular islands jut out of Halong Bay Emerald Water.
Depending on the cruise ships, your visit this afternoon will take you to one of the most famous caves in the area and kayaking in some hidden lagoons that a large boat can not reach. 
Prepare your camera for a beautiful sunset as the cruise heads further into this Unesco-listed site.

Accommodation: cabin cruise.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
 

A fascinating Tai Chi lesson is available on the sundeck for those who want to catch the sunrise of Halong Bay. 
After breakfast, we travel to the other side of the bay to admire its stunning seascape, swimming or kayaking.
We will take an early lunch then disembark the boat for a road trip back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is for your leisure.

Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: breakfast, lunch. 

The sightseeing this morning takes you to the temple of literature, known as the first university of Vietnam. After that, we explore the cultures of Vietnam people at the Ethnology Museum before boarding a flight to Siem Reap.
Our Cambodian tour guide will welcome you to the airport for your hotel transfer.
Enjoy your first Cambodia dinner with the traditional Apsara dance. 

Accommodation: hotel in Siem Reap.
Meal: breakfast.

Rise early for a mesmerizing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Delve into its splendid architect and the history of the Khmer Empire. Wander through its intricately carved corridors and witness the ongoing reverence of local shrines. The next stop is Ta Prohm, where nature intertwines with ancient architecture, evoking a sense of a forgotten realm. 
In the afternoon, continue your exploration of Angkor with a visit to Angkor Thom, the royal city adorned with the enigmatic faces of the Bayon temple. Explore its terraces and carvings before concluding the day with a sunset vista at West Baray, accompanied by local beers and snacks.

Accommodation: hotel in Siem Reap. 
Meals: breakfast, lunch. 

The destination this morning is Tonle Lake, a postcard-perfect part of Siem Reap that takes the waters from the Mekong River. It has a unique lake culture and is best explored by boat. You`ll travel through its waterways, seeing Chong Kneas Floating Village. Afterward, visit an Artisan Dangkor workshop before returning to the hotel. 
The highlight of this afternoon is our trip to Wat Damnak, one of the most sacred pagodas in town with French colonial architectural influence. Enjoy a private blessing ceremony with local monks, followed by a traditional wrist-threading ritual. 

Accommodation: hotel in Siem Reap.
Meal: breakfast

Depending on your departure flight, we can arrange a half-day or full-day visit to the less-visited areas of Siem Reap.
Our driver will pick you up for the airport transfer. Say goodbye to Cambodia!

Accommodation: not available.
Meal: breakfast.