Full Daily Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY

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Day 1, 08 March 2025: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Upon arrival at Saigon - Tan Son Nhat airport,

(it is not included in the service, it's extra cost)

Look for your tour guide holding a signboard with your name on it. Then meet with your driver for a 30-min private transfer to your hotel in the center.

Saigon is the largest city, business and financial hub of Vietnam. It has a prominent history going

back hundreds of years and still has classic colonial architecture.

**** Please note: Most flights will arrive on the 9th of March at around 1AM

Note:

- The regular check-in time at hotels is 15:00 and check-out is 12:00noon. Early check-in or late check-out is not included and subject to availability.

Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Saigon Central, Deluxe (DBL/TWN)

Day 2, 09 March 2025: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel. Tour Begins at 9AM

The morning excursion starts with a visit to the historic former Presidential Palace. This landmark gained its place in history as the first North Vietnamese tanks passed by, signifying the end of the Vietnam War.

Take a walk along Book Street, passing by the Notre Dame Cathedral, and stop by one of the local stands to purchase a Saigon postcard. Then visit the colonial-era Post Office, featuring classic Gothic, Renaissance, and French colonial designs. Take the opportunity to admire the stunning architecture of a bygone era and send a postcard to your family back home. (Remarks: Stamp and postcard are included).

We will have lunch at a local restaurant, then the excursion continues to Cu Chi Tunnels. Work on the tunnels began during the war against the French in the 1940s and over the next 25 years as the conflict with America escalated, they were improved and expanded to create an underground city of meeting

areas, storerooms, living quarters and much more. After 1,5-hour drive from Saigon,

upon arrival, there is the option to go below the surface and visit sections of the tunnels first hand. The more adventurous may go deeper and your guide will be on hand to give guidance on the degree of expected difficulty.

Notes

- Operates: 9:00 – 17.00.

- Remarks: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral has been under renovation – outside visit only.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Saigon Central, Deluxe (DBL/TWN)

Restaurant Reservation Made at ANAN SAIGON, a la carte, rooftop seating. Vietnamese restaurant, no dress code (not included)

https://anansaigon.com/

Day 3, 10 March 2025: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City

The Mekong Delta is a rich fertile region of farmland interlaced with countless waterways and

immerse coconut gardens. Embark on 2,5-hour drive from Saigon and upon arrival, have lunch at a

rustic riverside restaurant, that will feature local specialties such as elephant ear fish and river

shrimp. After lunch, take a rowing boat along narrow canals back to the main boat, and visit a

coconut processing workshop where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part

of this versatile nut is turned into food and other products. Observe straw mats are woven using a

hand loom. Stop at a typical village for a short walk to see more of local life in the community before

travelling by motor-tricycle through fruit orchards. Then transfer back to Saigon.  

Notes

- Operates: 09.00 – 1700

- Remarks: The dining establishments in Ben Tre offer a more rustic, authentic dining experience that may not be as upscale as some visitors are accustomed to.

Vespa NIGHT Food Tour

The darker the night gets; the more vivid Saigon becomes! Riding pillion on a vintage Vespa is the

best way to feel the city like the locals do. Get ready for a fascinating journey tonight to discover

Vietnams largest and one of the worlds most iconic cities after the sun sets and the streets really

come alive. Meet up with your driver around 6.30pm, who will assist you with fitting your helmet

and hop on an authentic vintage Vespa with the drivers’ models dating from the 1960s-1970s, real

classics! Our first stop is at a small Vietnamese Banh Mi bakery popular with the locals, so there is

usually a line, but we promise its worth the short wait, before heading to a very special local coffee

shop with a fascinating history for a briefing. Keep on riding to a hidden rustic seafood restaurant

and mingle with locals over a glass of beer while enjoying tasty seafood treats. Saigon’s seafood

restaurants have the most diverse ways of cooking to bring out every delicious flavor, including

delicious snail recipes. Snail-eating has become an irreplaceable part of Saigon Street food culture and

there are many varieties and flavors, all of which are delicious! There are other authentic traditional

dishes you can enjoy if you are not a fan of snails and shells. We then continue our ride, zigzagging

through the back streets and bustling boulevards, through the brightly lit perfumed flower market to

a fascinating old apartment complex that becomes extremely lively at night with hundreds of food

and drinks stalls. Take a break at a 3-generation dessert shop to try different hand-made sweet soups

from lotus seeds and seasonal fruits. End your night at a cozy speakeasy tucked away in a quiet

alleyway to relax over a cocktail and unwind with the locals. Return to your hotel around 10.30pm

and bid farewell to your friendly Vespa driver.

Notes

- Operates: 18:30 – 22:30.

- Remarks: Max 15pax/per group, from 16pax up, divide into 2 groups. Vegetarian option is not available.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (street food)

Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Saigon Central, Deluxe (DBL/TWN)

Day 4, 11 March 2025: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap

Leisure Day!

Meet in the lobby for the transfer at 4:30PM

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Flight time: VN815 / Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap/ 19:25 – 20:35 (Economy class)

Welcome to Siem Reap, the charming gateway to the famed Temples of Angkor. You will be greeted

by your local English-speaking guide, who will accompany you to your hotel for check in.

Note:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Treeline Urban Resort, Run of House (DBL/TWN)

Day 5, 12 March 2025: Siem Reap

Breakfast at hotel.

This morning, depart by Remork to visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the

Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8-m high

wall, drawing a perfect square. Enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone

gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods

or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake. From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact

center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its 54 towers with enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs.

Return to Siem Reap for lunch in town and take a little beat from the sun heat at your hotel.

This afternoon, depart for the visit to Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid-12th to early 13th

centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle

trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one

of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples.

Then, visit Preah Khan, the ‘sacred sword’, a 12th century temple built under Jayavarman VII. The World

Monuments Fund is currently working on preserving this temple with its myriad halls and pavilions, causeways and moats, and sculpted garudas and serpents on the exterior walls. Once inside the second enclosure, look for the delicate frieze of ‘apsaras’ or celestial dancers, in the Hall of Dancers. If the time permits, Enjoy the sunset from Pre Rup Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Treeline Urban Resort, Run of House (DBL/TWN)

Reservations Booked at Malis Thalias @ 7PM Dress Code Nice Casual , not included

https://malis.thalias.com.kh/malis-siem-reap/

Day 6, 13 March 2025: Siem Reap

Breakfast at hotel

This morning, you will visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stone

equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces

west, and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism.  Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modern

Cambodian flag.  Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. It is

generally believed to have been a funeral temple for the king.  It has been occupied continuously by

Buddhist monks and is well preserved.  Intricate bas-reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides. 

Each tells a story.  The most celebrated of these is the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, which is located on the east wing.  In it the Naga serpent is twisted by demons and gods to spurt out the elixir

of life.

Note:

- During the visit to the Bakan tower of Angkor Wat temple, visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees as this temple is still considered as a sacred site (no short, miniskirt or short trousers). It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days, four days a month in accordance with the Lunar Calendar.

This afternoon, we will drive you to Kampong Khleang which is one of the largest communities on

the great Tonle Sap Lake and is located 35 km east of Siem Reap, roughly a 45-minute drive. It is far

less visited than the touristy Chong Kneas, the main port and town on the northern part of the Tonle

Sap and it is nearly 10 times the size of Kompong Phluk, another village which is near the Roluos

Temples.

Visitors to Kompong Khleang during the dry season experience a forest of towering, stilted houses rising up to 10 meters above the water, known as “bamboo skyscrapers”. In the wet season water levels are much higher and almost reach the buildings, making them seem like they are floating. Like Kampong Phluk, Kampong Khleang is a permanent community within the floodplain of the great lake, with an economy based in fishing and surrounded by flooded forest. It has both Cambodian (Khmer) stilted houses on the waterways leading to the lake and floating Vietnamese minority homes on the lake itself, which move throughout the year with

constantly changing water levels.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Treeline Urban Resort, Run of House (DBL/TWN)

Restaurant: Mahob Khmer Cuisine Cooking Class Pending, not included

Day 7, 14 March 2025: Siem Reap – Hanoi

Upon scheduled pickup time, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to

Siem Reap Airport for a flight to Hanoi.

In lobby by 345PM

Flight time: Siem Reap – Hanoi / 19:05 - 20:50(Economy class)

Upon arrival at Hanoi - Noi Bai airport, look for your tour guide holding a signboard with your name

on it. Then meet with your driver for a 45-min private transfer to your hotel in the center. Hanoi is

Vietnam's modern-day capital. Classic, colonial architecture, distinctive cuisine, and a millennium of history and culture give Hanoi her elegance.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Silk Path Luxury Hotel (DBL/TWN)

Day 8, 15 March 2025: Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel .

Morning City Tour:

Set off afternoon trip with a outside visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum , a remarkable construction where Vietnamese people express their profound love and gratitude to the great leader. Then stroll around the serene grounds while learning about Ho Chi Minh’s life and legacy. There is an option to visit the nearby iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built-in 1049. Continue to the Temple of Literature, a serene retreat from the busy streets outside. It is known as the first national university in Vietnam and the symbol of Vietnamese architectural values. Cap off the trip with a stop at a roadside coffeeshop, mingle with the locals and enjoy the daily life passing by.

Notes

- Operates: 9.00 – 13.00

Hanoi is a paradise for lovers of street food and the city’s best dishes can be found on its bustling

sidewalks, where the air is filled with the aroma of lemongrass, chili, cilantro, and other fresh herbs.

Night Food Tour

Tonight, your guide will offer you insights into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food

culture, including details about the ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes.

Start from Cau Go Street in the southern end of the Old Quarter, where there’re tasting choices of

Hanoi’s green papaya salad, and steamed sticky rice cake, we walk towards the northeast. Passing

along a backstreet to Hang Chinh, there comes a chance to sample a mixed broth soften water celery

and brown flat noodles. Traverse a narrow path, which is privately shared among a community within

a block, then walk through another community’s “dark tunnel” to reach Nguyen Sieu Street. Therein

comes choices of tasting a freshwater crab noodle soup and chicken noodle dish. Visit a traditional

Vietnamese house nested behind the busy shops on the main street, and during the conversation with

our host, learn about the Old Quarter through the eyes of an 80-year-old Hanoian. Visit Thanh Ha

traditional street market to get a view of most common foods and ingredients purchased by locals,

watch how they sell and buy food for daily meals. Walk through an unseen passage to reach the northern end of the quarter, there comes a chance to sample carp fish noodle soup. Start heading south of the old town, passing through Dong Xuan wholesale market and its busy food alley with more tastings, then visit a state- owned shop on medicinal Lan Ong Street and sample the traditional medicinal herbs rice liquor –which is considered as the soul of the Old Quarter. See how rice noodles are made with an exclusive visit to a place supplying rice noodles to the whole area, and on Bat Dan Street, we may enjoy one of the most loved beef noodle soups in town. Pass through a hidden alley with a chance to sample grilled pork with home-mixed fish sauce, then we end our circular walk where we started.

Notes

- Operates: 17.30 – 20.30

- Remarks: Please be well aware of the basic facilities at local street food venues. Depending on the availability of certain venues, your tour guide might suggest alternative options on site.

The vegetarian option is not available.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner (street food)

Accommodation: Silk Path Luxury Hotel (DBL/TWN)

Day 9, 16 March 2025: Hanoi – Ninh Binh

Around 16.00 pm, embark on a 2.5-hour drive to Ninh Binh. Having formations jutting out of the

rice paddies, the area is sometimes referred to as Halong Bay on Land. Free at leisure to enjoy the

surrounding peaceful landscape.

Arrive in Ninh Binh, and check in your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at your own leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Emeralda Ninh Binh, Superior (DBL/TWN)

Day 10, 17 March 2025: Ninh Binh

Today, enjoy a day trip to the much lesser-known area of Ninh Binh with a Moderate hike to Hang Mua (500 Steps) You will leave all the hustle and bustle behind before entering the peaceful outskirt of Thien village. Enjoy a full day engaging in the daily rural farming life activities. Enjoy a leisure cycling trip between 10-15km up to your wish and appreciate the immersed rice fields and agriculture life. Then roll up your sleeves, put in your boots, and take part in the fun daily life activities with local fishermen/farmers. Have a chance to catch crab and mudfish using traditional rattan tools and plant rice on the fields.

Engage in a casual talk with the local farmer to get an insight into his family and lifestyle. It’s time for lunch at a rustic yet traditional restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Emeralda Ninh Binh, Superior (DBL/TWN)

Day 11, 18 March 2025: Ultimate Ninh Binh Day Tour

Today you will enjoy 02 hours rowing boat along Boi river, and scenery of Tam Coc grottos, referred as “Halong Bay on Land”. The afternoon excursion continues to visit citadel of Hoa Lu.

Hoa Lu is the beautiful ancient city that was the economic and political center of Dai Co Viet, a kingdom that extended from what is now northern Vietnam to the center during the 10th and 11th centuries.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Emeralda Ninh Binh, Superior (DBL/TWN)

Day 12, 19 March 2025: Ninh Binh – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An

After breakfast at hotel, embark on a 2.5-hour drive back to Hanoi.

Flight time: VN 173 / Hanoi – Danang / 14:05 – 15:10 (Economy class)

Notes

- Operates: 09.00 – 13.00.

Upon arrival at Danang airport, look for your tour guide holding a signboard with your name on it.

Then meet with your driver for a 60-min private transfer to the hotel in Hoi An, the UNESCO

World Heritage-listed Old Town of the ancient port. This sublime riverside town is a feast for the

eyes.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort, Deluxe (DBL/TWN)

Day 13, 20 March 2025: Hoi An – Golden Bridge – Hoi An

Breakfast at hotel.

Located 1,400 meters above sea level with a length of nearly 150 meters, the Golden

Bridge is covered with a coat of metallic yellow paint. The structure is held aloft by

two giant hands and designed to resemble a silk strip floating among white clouds.

Greeted by your guide at your hotel, you are transferred about 1,5-hour drive from Hoi

An to the bottom of Ba Na hill. First, experience an amazing view over the

primitive forest from one of the longest cable cars from the foot of the hills to the peak. The eye-catching design is unique, with giant stone hands carrying the bridge. There are a variety of optional attractions to discover on your own. After your own lunch, walk to the summit of the mountain– the highest point of Ba Na hills, then visit Bell Tower and Linh Phong tower. The journey back to the foot of the hill will be by cable car as well, where the driver awaits for the transfer back to the hotel

Notes

- Operates: 09.00 – 17.00

Night Foodie Tour

Tonight, get ready for delicious Hoi An street food. Wander through the hidden alleyways and learn

about the daily lifestyle of Hoian people through its cuisine. The town is a melting pot of cultures,

which has influenced its cuisine. The strong influence of Chinese cuisine, which is guided by the

forces of Yin and Yang. The French, Japanese and Indians also contributed to the town’s unique.

Mingle with locals over street beer, grilled meats skewers, hotpot and French inherited dessert. This

evening’s culinary tour begins with a drink and a small selection of street food nibbles. After sampling

Hoian’s most famous dishes, White Rose (translucent white dough filled with spicy minced shrimp or

pork) and special crispy wontons. Zipping along the riverfront, a Vietnamese-style hotpot in a lively

local restaurant is next on the agenda, before moving onto the last venue on the itinerary.

Sample succulent BBQ specialties at Bale well accompanied by a quaffable cold beer and rounded off

with a delicious dessert of Flan cake, a light version of crème caramel inherited from the French.

Then, you would have a chance to sit on authentic boat on Hoai River in the evening and release

flower garlands like a local, listen to interesting daily stories from boatmen before returning to the

hotel.

Notes

- Operates: 17:00 – 21:00.

- REMARKS: Please be well aware of the basic facilities at local food venues. Depending on the availability of certain venues, your tour guide might suggest alternative options on site. Vegetarian option is not available.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (street food)

Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort, Deluxe (DBL/TWN)

Day 14, 21 March 2025: Hoi An

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore the picturesque Hoi An countryside and experience the heritage of the ancient trading port

on a bike tour. Begin by visiting Tra Que village, named after the sweet-scented herb, used in the

locals’ everyday meals. Learn about traditional farming and organic gardening practices through

hands-on activities and join a local farming family to discover the flavors of fresh Vietnamese cuisine.

Then, drive to Tra Que village, where you’ll work alongside farmers tending to their vegetable

gardens and learn to make tam huu, a local delicacy. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient port town. Despite the passing of two centuries and the ravages of weather and war, the center of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday. Admire the beautifully preserved wooden-fronted houses that once belonged to prosperous merchants and explore atmospheric temples and lively markets. See the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and discover the town’s many silk, handicraft, antique shops, and galleries.

Notes

- Operates: 09.00 – 15.30

- Remarks: Vegetarian option is not available.

In the evening, enjoy farewell dinner at the highly regarded restaurant in city Reu Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort, Deluxe (DBL/TWN),

Day 15, 22 March 2025: Hoi An – Danang – Departure

Check out of your hotel at 12:00

Notes:

- The regular check-out hotel is 12:00 pm. Late check-out is not included and subjected to the availability.

Meals: Breakfast

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