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Overview
Highlights
- Halong Bay Overnight Excursion on a Junk Boat
- Half Day Morning Trip to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Presidential Palace
- Stilt House and the Famous 1-Pillar Pagoda
- Evening Trip to the Vietnamese Water Puppet Theatre
- Forbidden Citadel Visit
- Visit to Marble Mountain and the Hai Van Pass
- Mekong Delta Overnight Excursion including 4 hour private river cruise with various stops
- lunch break
- traditional sampan rowing boat ride and overnight stay in a Homestay.
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- 27 Breakfast(s), 2 Lunch(es), 2 Dinner(s), 5 Basic Breakfast(s), 6 Buffet Breakfast(s)
- Minibus, , Taxi, Foot, flight(s), Boat, Tuk-Tuk, Tourist Bus, Private Vehicle, Overnight Train,
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Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam and the start of your adventure. Your tour begins in the vibrant city of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam and a city of culture, temples, crumbling colonial architecture and an abundance of delicious street food.
Hanoi transla...
Today we depart Hanoi for the mystical Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the highlights of Vietnam. We travel by minibus for four hours to reach the towering limestone islands and beautiful waters. We board a traditional junk boat where we wil...
This morning we will do some final exploring of Halong Bay before returning to Hanoi. Take the morning to get in some more swimming or relaxing on the boat, and enjoy lunch on board before we get a private minibus back to the city, arriving back early evening.<...
Today we further explore the city of Hanoi. We enjoy an included morning trip to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, The Presidential Palace, the Stilt House and the famous 1-Pillar Pagoda.
The rest of the afternoon is free to tick off your final must do activ...
This morning we head to the airport and catch a short flight to Hue.
The time-worn grandeur of Hue has been the stage of many battles from the dynastic rivalry and rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries, to French occupation and most recently as the si...
This morning we have a walking tour with our tour leader around the ancient forbidden citadel. The citadel was only for the emperors and those closest, with severe punishments if you were caught trespassing. Along the Perfume River we can also visit the tombs o...
This morning we depart Hue and travel south to the lantern filled town of Hoi An. Our private minibus takes us up and over the famous and scenic Hai van Pass (ocean cloud pass) where you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding coastline and rice paddies. T...
Today is free to soak up more of the beauty of Hoi An. One of the biggest highlights are the many tailors found around every corner. If you love clothes and want something special or unique Hoi An is the perfect place. Take a photo in to show the tailors or pic...
Enjoy most of the day exploring Hoi An before catching an overnight train to Nha Trang.
You could join an organised excursion to visit My Son, another UNESCO World Heritage site located close to Hoi An and the location of some of Vietnam's best preserved ...
We arrive to Nha Trang around 6am from our overnight train and hop in taxis to take us to our hotel. There is the option to have breakfast in the hotel for an extra cost or the tour leader can suggest a range of local cafes in the area. Check in this early is u...
Today is free to further explore Nha Trang. You can opt for a snorkelling boat trip or visit the sulphur mud bath spas, a unique experience where you can opt to have a range of spa treatments or simply relax in the mineral pools. There are also a number of cul...
Today we catch a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
This bustling and vibrant city is the former capital of South Vietnam and was formerly known as Saigon until the end of the Vietnam War. After the infamous 'Fall of Saigon' the city was renamed after Nort...
This morning we travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta, a region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River, the longest river in Southeast Asia, approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves muc...
This morning we take an early cruise on a traditional sampan through the famous floating markets and past the imposing Christian Church. We visit local craft shops where you can browse everything on offer. Whether it's a treat from the sweet and candy workshop ...
Today is free to further explore the city.
For something a little unique, check out the cafe apartments on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Originally serving as residence for government officials, the apartments were then sold to local workers after the Fall o...
Today is an early start as we make our way to the airport and catch a flight to Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Around fifty years ago, in a newly independent Cambodia, the French constructed a camp on the coast and began building the country's first deep sea port. Wh...
Today is free to further explore and relax. For a peaceful water experience you could try paddle boarding or kayaking in the local mangrove river.
Come evening, wander the Otres Market where you can find live music, food stalls, and locals and tourists al...
Today we travel by local minibus to the French colonial town of Kampot. Before the establishment of Sihanoukville, Kampot was the most important sea port in Cambodia. Serving as the capital of the Circonscription Residentielle de Kampot while under French rule,...
This morning we take a local bus to the capital city of Phnom Penh. Sitting on the juncture of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap river, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonised Cambodia during the 19th century. The city has grown fro...
Today we visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which was transformed into one of the Khmer Rouge's most feared prison and torture camps during the Pol Pot regime. The building is now a haunting tribute to the thousands who died here and at the o...
Leaving behind the busy city life, we head back into the countryside to enjoy two days in the relaxing town of Kratie. Located in the province of the same name, this remote small town offers peace and tranquillity as well as a wonderful insight into rural villa...
Today is free to soak up the charming town and host of activities on offer.
During the dry season you can embark on a Koh Trong Island exploration. A short ferry ride takes you out to the island where you can swim or climb the hills for some amazing views...
Staying in close touch with the mighty Mekong River which so dominates Southeast Asia we travel slightly South to the riverside town of Kampong Cham. Literally meaning 'port of the Chams' and referring to the local ethnic Cham people living in the province, Kam...
Crossing to the Western side of Cambodia, we enjoy some stunning scenery of countryside life as we journey to Battambang. An important former trading city, Battambang is Cambodia's second most populated city, and appeals to tourists due to its vibrant personali...
Today we will enjoy the unique experience of rattling through the Cambodian countryside on the beloved bamboo train, located just outside Battambang, followed by a traditional khmer wine tasting.
In the evening, take an optional tuk tuk ride out to the Ba...
Today we board a tourist bus and head to Siem Reap, the base for exploring the famous temples of the Angkor area. The name Siem Reap means 'Defeat of Siam' - today's Thailand - and refers to a century-old bloodbath which you can see commemorated in stone in the...
This morning we meet our local guide and head to Angkor Wat, the most famous temple in Cambodia. Your guide will explain the long and expansive history of the complex and talk you through the various things to see. There are over one thousand temples here which...
We depart the hotel early for our flight to Bangkok.
This loud, vibrant and tantalizing city is the centre of economics in Thailand and is seen as the gateway to South East Asia for most travellers.
After check in to the hotel and an orientation you...
For an interesting day out of the city you could check out Ayutthaya, located 80 kilometres north of the city. Full of ancient ruins and history, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The Buddha head in the tree roots is worth seeing in itself, and you can...
Please note that unless you have extended your room, check out will be at 11am. Luggage storage is available at the hotel while you head out for the day.
This morning we enjoy a short riverboat trip experiencing a different perspective of the Bangkok skyl...
Arriving to the train station early in the morning we will then take a minivan towards Khao Sok National Park, driving for a further three hours to reach our hotel. Staying nearby you have the chance to visit the national park and tropical rainforest, which is ...
Spend today enjoying the rainforest and everything on offer in the area. The lake is a popular base for many activities including kayaking, canoeing and bamboo rafting. The views from the water are stunning as you pass limestone cliffs and see various fish swim...
This morning we leave behind the rainforest for a different type of scenery just as spectacular; the beaches of Phuket. Thailand's largest island, Phuket offers some of the country's most popular beaches and is located close to popular islands including James B...
Spend today soaking up the beauty of Phuket and the surrounding islands. Thailand's famed islands have been the set for many films over the years and hold a certain mystique. Take a boat trip and explore as many as your heart desires or snorkel around the bays ...
This morning is free to get some extra hours in bed or make for the beach to enjoy a last swim. Just before lunchtime we head to the airport and make our way to Penang, Malaysia.
We will stay in Georgetown, which is the island's capital and a UNESCO World...
This morning we enjoy an included local heritage walk, a route which passes by some of the best and most visited sights in Georgetown. On this tour we will visit the Chocolate House, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Bengali Mosque, Assumption Cathedral, St. George?...
Named after William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor who discovered the plateau in 1885, the Cameron Highlands is a region around 1500 metres above sea level. This morning we hop on a local bus and journey for around four hours to reach this gem ...
This morning we walk to the bus stop and hop aboard for a five hour journey to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia's diverse and vibrant capital city, KL (as it is commonly known) is a melting pot of tradition and modernities. From temples and markets to skyscrapers and roo...
This morning we head to the magical Batu caves and temple located a short train ride from the city centre. An important religious site located inside the limestone caves and rising 100 meters above ground level, the temples and caves are used for many Hindu fes...
We then head to one of Malaysia's most popular destinations, Melaka. Historically famous for its importance as a trading port and it's commanding location on the strategic Straits of Malacca, it was also one of the most important shipping lanes in the world lin...
Today is a free day to continue exploring the coastal city of Melaka.
For those of you who enjoy exploring on two wheels you could hire a bike and cycle the town, experiencing the unique blend of colonial buildings, mosques and Buddhist temples. Cycling r...
This morning we board a comfortable tourist bus and travel for around four hours to reach Singapore.
After check in, we enjoy a walking tour to Clarke Quay, Merlion Park, Marina Bay and the Raffles Hotel. Marina Bay is somewhat of an icon of Singapore - b...
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
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