Welcome to Vietnam, a charming land with many famous landscapes, introducing the mystery of old Ha Noi, the magnificence of Ha Long Bay and the tropical evergreen South. Besides, a more dicovery to the mystical land of Laos and inspiring temples of Angkor in Siem Reap. An interest in crossing into Cambodia by speedboat and experiencing life along one of Asia’s longest rivers. Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi Arrive in Noi Bai Airport (35km from downtown Ha Noi), our guide will greet you. An orientation tour of Ha Noi will follow. This capital of 3 million inhabitants combines an old world charm with its colonial houses and the intriguing liveliness of the Old Quarter. Vietnamese specialties dinner. Overnight in Ha Noi. Day 2: Ha Noi city tour Full day city tour: The main boulevards of Ha Noi, Temple of Literature. Visit to the prestigious Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the famous One Pillar Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter. After dinner, enjoy the incredible Water Puppet performance. Day 3: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi Head to Ha Long Bay, the World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO, and explore the mysterious beauty during a four-hour cruise. Enjoy a leisurely boat trip through the bay stopping to explore some of the many islands, caves and grottoes. Return to Ha Noi following lunch on board of freshly caught seafood. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi. Day 4: Ha Noi - Vientiane This morning, you will fly to Vientiane on Vietnam Airlines. Upon arrival in Vientiane, you will meet your guide and driver. After being transported to your hotel, a short city tour will commence in Vientiane. Dinner and overnight in Vientiane. Day 5: Vientiane - Luang Prabang Take a morning flight with Lao Aviation to Luang Prabang situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Five hundred kilometers upriver from Vientiane and three hundred meters above sea level, Luang Prabang is Laos' oldest town. After lunch, take a half day city tour to visit the Visounnarath Temple, Wat Sene and Wat Sieng Thong. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Day 6: Luang Prabang Enjoy a full-day boat trip on the Mekong River to visit the traditional liquor making village of Banh Sang Hai, and the Holy Caves of Perk-Au. Return to Luang Prabang by boat and travel overland to visit the traditional hand weaving village of Banh Phnom. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Day 7: Luang Prabang - Vientiane This morning, after breakfast you will pay a visit to the central market. You are free to shop until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Vientiane with Lao Aviation. Overnight in Vientiane. Day 8: Vientiane - Phnom Penh This morning, leave Vientiane for Phnom Penh, by flying Vietnam Airlines. After arriving in Phnom Penh, you will be met by the tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh. Day 9: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by Express Boat After breakfast, the guide will take you to visit the Silver Pagoda, the Independence Monument and Royal Palace before returning to the hotel to have lunch and check-out. A half day in the afternoon riding the express boat along the Mekong River, you will arrive in Siem Reap in the late afternoon. You will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 10: Temples of Angkor Spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins of Angkor: start at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, then the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as most complete structure of Angkor Wat which was built by King Suryavarman II in the middle of the 12th century over a period of about 30 years. Day 11: Temples of Angkor Explore the magical beauty of Siem Riep by visiting the Temple of Ta Prohm, with the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embracing the stone foundations of the structure. It gives the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as its surrounding temples of Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevado. The Grand Circuit includes Preah Khan, the Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta som, East Mebon, Pre Rub Temple is also visited. In the late afternoon walk up the Phnom Bakheng hill for a view of the sunset. Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 12: Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Take a morning flight on Vietnam Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City. The rest of day is free to wander the city on your own. Dinner and overnight in Saigon. Day 13: Saigon - Mekong Delta Take an early morning departure for Cai Be to take a small boat cruise among the floating markets while passing by ancient stilt houses. Arrive in Vinh Long, in the heart of the Nine Dragons Delta, poetic name of the Mekong Delta. Visit arroyos, unique labyrinth of small canals overshadowed by coconut trees. Discreet villages, pirogues full of peasants, monks and school children create an interesting atmosphere. Lunch in a traditional house. Return to Saigon. Dinner and overnight in Saigon. Day 14: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon Your day begins with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War and home base to the U.S. 25th Infantry Division. At its peak, prior to the 1968 Tet Offensive, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most powerful examples of how the war was fought. In the afternoon, you will tour some of the important parts of Saigon. The rest of the day is free; walk around or go shopping in one of the many markets in central Saigon. Overnight in Saigon. Day 15: Saigon - Departure Free at leisure until transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for your departure.