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Breakfast at hotel. Start your visit to the World Heritage Site; visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to see the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.
Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to the small circuit, visit the unique brick sculptures of PrasatKravan, and continue to Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda.
Afternoon, drive to visit the famous Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women), 35km from the town. On the way back stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar and handicraft for selling to tourists. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living in the countryside with their struggling in daily life. Overnight at hotel

You will be greeted by your guide upon arrival at HCMC Tan Son Nhat International airport. You will then be escorted to your hotel in town for a three-night stay. You’ll then have a relaxing overnight stay in HCMC.

In the morning you will take a drive to visit the Cu Chi tunnels - At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam American must have been like. Back to HCMC.
In the afternoon you will visit the Reunification Palace, the Opera House and the Hotel de Ville. If desired, you can also visit the moving War Remnants Museum. You’ll also be able to explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping boulevard with shops selling clothes and accessories by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high-quality linens, and housewares. Overnight in HCMC.

You will leave HCMC to lush My Tho where you'll cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where you are treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. You will also visit VinhTrang pagoda. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at your hotel and day at leisure until you are transferred to your flight to Danang. Arrive in Danang, meet, greet & transfer to hotel for check in.

You will be greeted by your guide upon arrival at HCMC Tan Son Nhat International airport. You will then be escorted to your hotel in town for a thLocated 60 km from Da Nang, 150 km from Hue and 75 km from Hoi An, My Son is the ancient capital of the Cham civilization that ruled central Vietnam from the 2nd to the 13th century. Their religion derives mainly from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex consists of seventy Hindu towers and temples dating back to the 2nd century. This site, highly recommended for those interested in architecture and ancient civilizations, is now one of the five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam.
Afternoon you have a private city tour with your guide. Visit the streets of the old town, you will see: the Chua Ong Pagoda, the Assembly Hall, Tam Ky house, 200 years old, the houses of Chinese traders, and the Japanese bridge. The Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690, is a place not to be missed. The pagoda that houses is dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau, the goddess of the sea and protector of sailors. The unofficial emblem of the city is the Japanese Covered Bridge, 400 years old, you will see on the street.
ree-night stay. You’ll then have a relaxing overnight stay in HCMC.

Breakfast at hotel. then transfer to Hue via the Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach, where you can take pictures of the fishing village. You will visit Marble Mountain. Arrival Hue. Check in at the hotel.

Car to Halong Bay. In a smaller cruises aboard, you will be traveling around Halong Bay with its marvelous limestone landscape on a 2 day 1 night cruise. The boat trip comes well around Halong Bay and away from the areas where most tour boats are located. A visit to a cave is planned, a landing on a large limestone island and the opportunity to kayak. Meals and overnight on board in 2-person cabin with private bath and toilet. 

Rising up in the ancient land, breakfast in the hotel, we board a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. This time you head out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Setting in the convergence of rivers, and gives you a great view of the Perfume River and the surrounding area. From here you will cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang's tomb. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant you continue to drive to visit king Tu Duc's tomb and king Khai Dinh's tomb. Overnight in Hue.

Do not forget to set your alarm clock from the day before to the early morning. Otherwise, you will miss a spectacular view – the sunrise over Halong Bay! Enjoy the fresh air from the sea and immerse yourself in the peaceful morning while admiring the magical views! Have breakfast on board and continue your cruise to explore the rest of the bay. After lunch on board, drive back to the pier and return to Hanoi. In the evening you will take a flight to Luang Prabang and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we will visit magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. Afterward, we will visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. From there, we will transfer to visit Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is a really peaceful place to catch the last beauty of the day. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hill-tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temples to gather their daily meals from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets. From there, we will visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice to vegetables, to fish, or chicken. This is the best chance to experience the flavor of local life
After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.
If time permits, we will visit UXO Visitor Center (closed on Saturday, and Sunday), where you can find the documentation about the secret war in Laos.
Then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-meter drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals
There is also the chance to walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists
If you wish, take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.
On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour. This is also one of the best spots to admire the sunset in Luang Prabang
Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Free time before transfer out to the airport to take the flight departure.

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, greeting by our friendly tour guide, then you will be transferred directly to the hotel (the room may be ready at noon). This afternoon, drive to the village of Chong Khneasand board a boat to Tonle Sap Lake, This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police stations, etc. Dinner at The Indian Restaurant, Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast in hotel. Today you’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed, his nearby house, the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda. On this afternoon, you'll visit Museum of Ethnology, among the finest of Vietnam museums. You will see many exhibits, photographs and actual houses inhabited by some of the 54 ethnic people in Vietnam. It will offer a truly colorful introduction to these ethnic tribes. From here, you will enjoy a walking on Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city to see the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple. Overnight in Hanoi . 

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, greeting by our friendly tour guide, then you will be transferred directly to the hotel (the room may be ready at noon). This afternoon, drive to the village of Chong Khneasand board on boat to Tonle Sap Lake, This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, a floating police stations, etc. Dinner at The Indian Restaurant, Overnight at the hotel

In the morning you will take a drive to visit the Cu Chi tunnels - At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam American must have been like. Back to HCMC.
In the afternoon you will visit the Reunification Palace, the Opera House, and the Hotel de Ville. If desired, you can also visit the moving War Remnants Museum. You’ll also be able to explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping boulevard with shops selling clothes and accessories by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high-quality linens, and housewares. Overnight in HCMC.