Explore culturally rich Hanoi and Hue, bustling Saigon, join a cooking class in Hon An, experience the beauty of Halong Bay, see the vibrant Mekong Delta from the deck of a Mekong Eyes cruise before venturing into Cambodia to visit Phnom Penh and amazing Angkor Wat.
Day 1 – Arrive Hanoi
Arrive Hanoi airport and transfer to your hotel.
Stay two nights at the Silk Path Boutique Hanoi in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Day 2 – Hanoi Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour of the leafy boulevards and back streets of Hanoi to see historic temples, artisan shops and the lake.
Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 3 – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Travel to beautiful Halong Bay for a two night cruise on the Aclass Legend cruise boat. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – Halong Bay
Board a day boat for further sightseeing of Halong Bay, including some sea kayaking. (B,L,D)
Day 5 – Halong – Hanoi
Further cruising this morning before disembarking at Halong and return to Hanoi. Stay one night at the Silk Path Boutique Hanoi. (B,L)
Day 6 – Hanoi – Hue
Fly to Hue and stay one night at the Eldora Hotel in downtown Hue. (B)
Day 7 – Hue – Hoi An
Morning sightseeing in the former imperial capital takes in the citadel, monuments and the Tu Duc Royal Tomb. Travel to Hoi An over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Stay two nights at the Hoi An Historic Hotel. (B)
Day 8 – Thuan Tinh Island Cooking Tour
Visit the market then travel by river boat to Thuan Tinh Island for a four course, open-air cooking class and lunch. Afternoon at leisure. (B,L)
Day 9 – Hoi An – Danang – Saigon
Transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Saigon. Stay two nights at the Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel or Paragon Saigon Hotel. (B)
Day 10 – Saigon
Take a morning tour of the city of over eight million inhabitants and four million motor bikes! See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and visit the War Remnants Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional afternoon tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels – $69 pp.
Days 11 to 13 – Saigon – Can Tho – Mekong Delta cruising – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Cao Lanh – Tan Chau
Travel to Can Tho to board the Mekong Eyes Explorer for a three night journey along the Mekong River. Enjoy relaxing days of guided walks to rural villages, sampan rides along the canals, cycling or walking through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies, capped off with sunset cocktails and dinners back on board. (B,L,D daily)
Day 14 – Tan Chau – Phnom Penh
Disembark the cruise at Tan Chau and travel by speed boat to Phnom Penh. Stay two nights at the Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel. (B)
Day 15 – Phnom Penh
Morning tour includes visits to the Central Market, Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, with time to reflect on the Khmer Rouge legacy at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields.
Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 16 – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Travel to Siem Reap, stopping at Skun village en route to see the tarantula eaters! Stay two nights at the Tara Angkor Hotel in downtown Siem Reap. (B)
Day 17 – Siem Reap
Begin exploring the Angkor Temple Complex with visits to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon and the Terraces of the Elephant and Leper King. Also visit the mystical Ta Prohm, unique for the overgrown roots of giant fig trees. Rest in the afternoon then return to Angkor Wat for sunset views. (B)
Day 18 – Depart Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport to depart Siem Reap. (B)
Prices valid to December 2019.
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Prices are per person, in Australian dollars.
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Group tour prices are based on a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 passengers.
