Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. Founded over a thousand years ago, it boasts a rich history and a unique culture. The city is famous for its charming old quarter, where narrow streets are lined with ancient architecture, bustling markets. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. Check-in time: 14.00
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water. Itinerary Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Tour : 08:00 - 08:30 am: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way. After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Vietnam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu). You will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (threecaves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. We take the car come back Ha Noi. We arrive Ha Noi and finnish the tour. Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
After breakfast at hotel Picking up from the hotel and departing for Ha long Harbor. Arrive Ha Long Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing. The cruise will take you on cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat. Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayakingor bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise. Return the Cruise back toward the Harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery. Disembark for a bus ride back to Hanoi, short break on the way. Arrival in Ha Noi in the end of afternoon. Important note : The time to visit Ha Long Bay may be changed depending on the weather in Ha Long or the coordination of the Management Board. Ha Long Bay. Wish you sympathize! Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
After breakfast at hotel Free time for a last bit of shopping or exploring the city on your own, before we take you to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Your room is available until 12:00 pm. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Free time. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
After breakfast at hotel, we go out to visit 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. Then visit Ta Prohm Temple, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location in the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Evening, you will visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a spectacular sunset view from Bakheng hill. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
After Breakfast at hotel, We are going to start a full day tour to Kulen Mountain, The Phnom Kulen Mountain range is located 30 kilometers (19mi) northwards from Angkor Wat. Its name means & mountain of the lychees. There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range. Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. Near these mountains is Preah Ang Thom, a 16th-century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha, the country’s largest. The Samré tribe was formerly living at the edge of Phnom Kulen, quarrying sandstone and transporting it to the royal sites. Preah Ang Thom houses a large statue of Buddha. It was built in the 16th century and is 8 metres (26 ft) high. Preah Ang Thom is the sacred and worshipping god for Kulen Mountain. There are also two large Cham Pa trees nearby. Arriving here, we will start tour to visit Preah Ang Thom, Chhok Ruot, footprints of PreahBat Choan Tuk, The 1000 Linga is along the river of Siem Reap and has a lot of figures of Yoni and Linga spreading out at the bottom of the river. The Terrace of Sdach Kum Ling has a small brick-built ruined temple in its center. It was covered by lava for hundreds of years. Next, visiting Kulen Waterfall (The tour here we will take around 3 hours). Late afternoon we will climb down the hill and then returning to Siem Reap. On the way, we will stop for a short tour at Preah Dak Village, Preah Dak village is a famous and popular place for souvenirs such as objects and arts. Visitors can discover beautiful places and natural life mixed with souvenirs shops. Most things are handmade. It is located in the east of grand circuit at Angkor on the communication road to Phnom Kulen in the North. You can also get a haircut there for example. After that, we are going straight to Siem Reap. Next, we will have a short tour at Road-60 Meters Market before our tour guide & driver drop you off to the hotel, “Road-60 Meters Market”, is the market commonly visiting by local people in Siem Reap at night, hanging out with families and friends, chill around, eating food and playing around the area. Aside from food eating, there are lots of local products displaying out there with cheap price, many food stands, variety of products and souvenirs where you could find easily on the road shops and even variety of food as well. On this tour we will take around 1 hour. Afterwards, we will be returning the hotel and free at your leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap Town.
After Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport as per your flight timings for your onward journey.
TOUR ENDS WITH SWEET MEMORIES.......