Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival 
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
In the afternoon, we will visit the famouss Royal Palace which was built in 1866 under French protectorate and Kind Norodom, the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda. We then visit the Independence Monument and the chilling Toul Sleng genocidal museum.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Riep (B) 
Breakfast at hotel. We then transfer to the airport for a short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
We spend the rest of day discovering the famous Angkor Complex. We enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Afterwards, we will visit the Angkor Wat Temple. The architectural master piece was built in the 12th century, took 30 years to complete and represents the Khmer civilization at its grandest. Enjoy the superb view of sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 3: Siem Reap sightseeing (B) 
Today we continue our journey discovering the wonders of Angkor with visits to several outlying ancient temples: Banteay Srey, one of the most unusual temples of Angkor, Cambodia. It lies 20 km due north of the main group. It is built largely of red sandstone, which is covered with elaborate and deeply carved decoration.Ta Prohm Temple: Unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. Ta Keo: an incomplete temple in the Khleang style built as the state temple of Jayavarman V. The Banteay Kdei Temple: a massive Buddhist monastery from the latter part of the 12th century is surrounded by for concentric walls.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 4: Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh city (B)
Transfer to the Siem Reap airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you are met at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, we explore city’s grand boulevards, visit the Reunification Palace (also known as Independence Palace). It is one of the most fascinating sights in Sai Gon and was once the symbol of the South Vietnamese government. We continue to bustling China Town and Ben Thanh market for shopping.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 5: Mekong Delta (B/L) 
After breakfast we travel out of Ho Chi Minh city and spend full day floating through waterways on an exploration of the lush Mekong Delta region. Upon arrival Cai Be province, we take a boat ride visit a local orchard and the Cai Be floating market, an interesting style of market in the Mekong Delta. Everyday, the boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other local products anchor along the banks of the River, waiting for traders and customers. Here we can see local people being selling, buying, and exchanging goods from their boats.
Leave Cai Be, we will see the coconut candy, rise crispy cake, rice paper making workshop… continue to visit the local house and strolling on the village paths. For lunch, the local people will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant’s-Ear fish. After that you walk around the village to sea local's daily activities if you wish. We will visit Vinh Long local market before return to Saigon in late afternoon. Free evening at leisure and dinner on your own.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang - Hoi An (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to airport to take flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoi An and relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Hue (B) 
In the morning, we will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local markets.
We take a road journey to Hue, the last Emperor capital of Vietnam. After short break on arrival, we visit the Imperial Citadel, created in the 19th century for the Emperors under Nguyen Dynasty and the colorful Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue
Day 8: Hue sightseeing - Hanoi (B) 
In the morning, we travel by boat along the Perfum River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the best religious sites in Hue. Here we can see the 21-meter high octagonal tower. We then drive outskirt of Hue to visit the impressive royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc before heading to airport to take flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. You then enjoy 1 hour cyclo tour through the bustling Old Quarter. In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet show performance
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 9: Halong Bay (B/L) 
Breakfast at hotel. We then enjoy three hour scenic drive to Halong Bay, crossing paddy fields and villages in the Red River Delta with one stop for refreshment en route (20 mins). Upon arrival Halong, we take a 4-hour fantastic cruise on a traditional junk through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors. We visit Dau Go Cave "Grotto of the Wooden Stakes" and take a short walk away to visit the Thien Cung Cave "Grotto of Heavenly Palace", famous for its stalagmites ans stalactites. A seafood lunch will be served on board.
Continuing on, the trip passes Con Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense burner), and the many other strangely-shaped islets in this area. 1km on from Lu Huong Islet, the trip reaches Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks) Islet.
Then cruise back to Halong Tourist Wharf for return Hanoi in the early evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 10: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Trip concludes./.
(B) : Breakfast
(L) : Lunch
(D) : Dinner
Hotels to be used:
In Phnom Penh:
Deluxe: Inter continental Hotel/ Cambodiana Hotel or similar
Superior: FCC Angkor Hotel/ Sunway Hotel/ Phnom Penh Hotel/ Juliana Hotel or similar
Standard: Castle Hotel/ Diamond Hotel/ Asia Palace Hotel or similar
Economy: Princess Hotel/ New York Hotel/ Pacific Hotel or similar
In Siem Reap:
Deluxe: Sokha Angkor Hotel/ Angkor Palace Resort & Spa or similar
Superior: Tara Angkor Hotel/ Empress Angkor Hotel / Apsara Holiday Hotel / Apsara Angkor Hotel/ Borei Angkor Hotel or similar
Standard: Casa Angkor Hotel/ Royal Empire Hotel / Lotus Angkor Hotel/ Angkor Holiday Hotel/ Angkor Land Hotel or similar
Economy: Angkor Riverside Hotel / Angkor ST Hotel or similar
In Ho Chi Minh City:
Deluxe: New World Hotel/ Caravelle Hotel/ Renaissance Riverside Hotel/ Legend Hotel/ Equatorial Hotel or similar
Superior: Rex Hotel/ Kim Do Hotel/ Continental Hotel/ Grand Hotel/ Park Royal Saigon Hotel/ Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Standard: Bongsen 1 Hotel/ Palace Hotel/ Vien Dong Hotel/ Metropole Hotel/ May Hotel/ Thang Long-Oscar/ Tan My Dinh II Hotel/ Le Duy Hotel or similar
Economy: Empress Hotel/ Chancery Hotel/ Saigon Hotel/ Elios Hotel or similar
In Hoian:
Deluxe: Victoria Hoi An Resort/ Palm Garden Resort/ Golden Sand Resort/ Life Heritage Resort or similar
Superior: Hoian Beach Resort/ Hoian Riverside resort/ Hoian Trails Resort or similar
Standard: Ancient House Resort/ Hoi an Hotel/ Vinh Hung Resort or similar
Economy: Thuy Duong 3 Hotel/ Vinh Hung 2 Hotel/ Hoai Thanh Hotel/ Sea and Sand Hotel or similar
In Hue:
Deluxe: La Residence Hotel & Spa/ Imperial Hotel/ Pilgrimage Village Resort or similar
Superior: Saigon Morin Hotel/ Huong Giang Hotel or similar
Standard: Green Hotel/ Park view Hotel/ Festival Hotel/ Asia Hotel or similar
Economy: Duy Tan hotel/ Hoa Hong Hotel or similar
In Hanoi:
Deluxe: Melia Hanoi Hotel/ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake/ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel/ Sofitel Luxury Hanoi Hotel or similar
Superior: Zephyr Hotel/ Sunway Hanoi Hotel / Fortuna Hotel/ Serenade Hotel or similar
Standard: Rosaliza Hotel/ Maison D’Hanoi/ Jasper Hotel/ Majestic Salute Hotel/ Galaxy Hotel/ Hoa Binh Palace Hotel or similar
Economy: Gia Bao Hotel / Hong Ngoc Hotel / Anise Hotel/ Flower Hotel or similar
* All flights & hotels are subject to availability
Notes:
This Private Journey will depart on your desired date.
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