ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1:     HANOI ARRIVAL
DAY 2:     HANOI
DAY 3:     HANOI – HA LONG
DAY 4:     HALONG – HANOI
DAY 5:     HANOI – HOCHIMINH
DAY 6:     SAIGON – CUCHI TUNNELS
DAY 7:     SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA
DAY 8:     SAIGON – SIEM REAP
DAY 9:     SIEM REAP
DAY 10:   SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to Ha Noi , Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI

Morning, we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. This complex  also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Afternoon, city tour to visit Hanoi Opera, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple, enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre then take an hour Cyclo ride around the trading area and stop at ANAM spa & massage for a health treatment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HA LONG

 08:00     Transfer to Halong via vehicle (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field. 
 With a quick rest stop en route, you will reach Halong City. Arrival in Halong at 11:30 12h15:     Check-in registration, Boarding on Junk. Welcome drink is served
12h45:     Start cruising
13h00:     Have lunch board
13h30:     A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island,visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titop beach.
17h30:     Relax and enjoy sunset 
19h30:     Enjoy dinner on board.
21h00:     Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise or similar in Halong
 

DAY 4: HALONG – HANOI

 Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay's landscapes. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky is lands rising from the crystal-clear water of the Bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and  gentle breeze.
7:00     Have breakfast
7:30     A morning cruise to visit Man's head island. Tortoise island. Visit to Bai Tu Long bay.
10:00     Arrange luggage and check out then have lunch on boat.
11:45     Come back to the pier then transfer back Hanoi
Arrival Hanoi, free for shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy ANAM spa & massage for a health treatment

Meals: Brunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI – SAIGON

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for domestic flight to Hochiminh by…
Arrival Hochiminh, meet our guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Saigon

DAY 6: SAIGON – CUCHI TUNNELS

Morning, drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered. Drive back Hochiminh, we continue to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office , former US Embassy, City Hall, Reunification palace. End of the day we concludes with a stroll through the famous Ben Thanh Market, whose clock tower over the main entrance to what was formerly known as Les Halles Centrale is the symbol of Saigon. Opened first in 1914, it features one-way aisles loaded with people clamoring to sell you cheap goods (T-shirts, aluminum wares, silk, bamboo, and lacquer) and postcards.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Saigon

DAY 7: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA

Today we take an excursion to My Tho.  We will be traveling past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling High Way. On arrival at My Tho, we embark on a boat to Thoi Son Island where we will be entertained with traditional music.  We will then change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit home grown industries like coconut candy and rice-wine making. We next travel by motorized boat to another Mekong island to visit a bee farm and try tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh seasonal fruits, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. As we return to My Tho there will be a visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda. 
Drive back Hochiminh city, check in & free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Saigon

DAY 8: SAIGON – SIEM REAP

Morning, flight to Siem Reap by …..
Arrival Siem Reap, welcome by our local guide and transfer to hotel for check in.
If permit time & health, visit to the World Seventh Wonder of Angkor Wat until view sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 9: SIEM REAP

In the morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) : the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch not included
After your rest, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Then, back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 10: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE

Breakfast and free at leisure until transfer to Siem Reap airport to board flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Price Include:

• 8 nights accommodations at top 5 stars Luxury hotel with daily breakfast based on twin sharing
• One night accommodation on board in Halong based on twin sharing
• Private transportation with English or French speaking guide.
• Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated.
• Domestic air ticket for flight from Hanoi – Saigon
• Internation air ticket for flight from Saigon to Siem Reap
• Private boat for sightseeing as stated in the program.
• Meals at luxury restaurant as mentioned in the program
• Gov’t tax and service charge.
• Mineral water is available (free)
• Vietnam Visa Approval letter (free)
• Vietnam Traditional Gift (free)

Price Exclude:

• Vietnam Visa on arrival & Cambodia visa
• International air ticket are not mentioned 
• Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
• Surcharge for booking during Chinese New Years from 20 – 30 Jan 2012: US$ 15/ pax/ day
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve

Accommodation

• Luxury A: Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi, Violet Cruise in Halong, Park Hyat Saigon Hotel in Saigon, Angkor Palace Resort & Spa in Siem Reap
• Luxury B: Hilton Hanoi Hotel or Inter Continental West Lake Hotel in Hanoi, Ginger Halong Cruise or Paradise Cruises in Halong, Caravelle Hotel or Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel in Saigon, Borei Angkor Resort & Spa in Siem Reap