HANOI – HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE– NINH BINH – SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and acclimate to Vietnam’s capital city.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B)

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour exploring Hanoi’s historical and cultural highlights:

·       Ba Dinh Square – home to the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (view from outside), the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, where Vietnam’s beloved leader lived.

·       Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and scholars.

·       In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, walk across the charming red-painted The Huc Bridge to explore Ngoc Son Temple.

·       Shop and explore the bustling maze of the Hanoi Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets filled with local crafts, street food, and culture.

·       End the day with a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese art form telling legends and rural stories through wooden puppets performing over water.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart for a scenic 4-hour drive to Halong Bay, passing rice fields and rural villages of the Red River Delta.
Arrive at the pier and board a traditional wooden junk boat. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a freshly prepared seafood lunch as the boat begins cruising through the stunning limestone karsts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

·       Sail past islets such as Dinh Huong (Incense Burner), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks), and Sail Island.

·       Participate in cruise activities (depending on the itinerary), which may include kayaking, swimming, or visiting a cave.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner on board. Optional squid fishing or relax under the starlit sky.
Overnight on board

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – NINH BINH (B, Brunch)

Wake up to the peaceful sunrise over the bay and join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
Light breakfast is served, followed by brunch as the cruise slowly returns to port, passing more of Halong’s dramatic limestone scenery.
Disembark and depart by car to Ninh Binh, known as the "Halong Bay on land". Check in to your hotel and unwind.
Overnight in Ninh Binh

DAY 5: NINH BINH – HANOI (B)

After breakfast, visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le dynasties. Explore the well-preserved temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le.
Next, embark on a peaceful sampan boat ride through the spectacular landscape of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drift through serene valleys, majestic limestone peaks, and mysterious caves such as Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon. Free time to explore or relax.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 6: HANOI – PHNOM PENH (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Flight (not included): VN923 HAN – PNH 17:10 – 19:05
On arrival, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Take in the ambiance of the city known for its French colonial charm and Khmer heritage.
Overnight in Phnom Penh

DAY 7: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR (B)

Start your day exploring Phnom Penh’s royal history and spiritual sites:

·       Royal Palace and the glittering Silver Pagoda, home to national treasures including gold and jeweled Buddha statues.

·       See the symbolic Independence Monument and visit Wat Phnom, the legendary pagoda on a hill.

In the afternoon, learn about Cambodia’s recent tragic past:

·       Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former school turned Khmer Rouge prison.
Conclude the day with shopping at local markets:

·       Central Market (Psar Thmei) – an architectural landmark with diverse stalls.

·       Or Russian Market (Psar Toul Tom Pong) – a treasure trove for souvenirs and handicrafts.
Overnight in Phnom Penh

DAY 8: PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Flight (not included): K6 105 PHN – SAI 09:55 – 10:50
In the afternoon, explore Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.

·       Take a boat ride to Choung Kneas Floating Village and witness life on water, passing floating homes and stilt houses.

·       Visit Artisans d’Angkor to see skilled artisans create traditional crafts such as silk painting, wood carving, and lacquerware.
Overnight in Siem Reap

DAY 9 : ANGKOR THOM & ANGKOR WAT (B)

A full day immersed in the wonders of the ancient Khmer Empire:

·       Visit Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire:

o   Enter through the West Gate and continue to the South Gate,

o   Discover the iconic Bayon Temple with its 200+ smiling faces,

o   Walk past Baphuon, Phimeanakas Palace, the Elephant Terrace, and the serene Preah Palilay Temple in the forest.

·       Visit Ta Prohm, the famous "Tomb Raider" temple wrapped in giant tree roots.

·       Finally, marvel at the grandeur of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture.
Overnight in Siem Reap

DAY 10: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your onward flight.
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