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Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival
Today is upon arrival, pick up to the city (please give me for your flight information), check in, free time, Night in Luang Prabang
Services included: Transport, hotel

Day 2: Luang Prabang - City Tour - Pak Ou Caves (Breakfast)
Today, you will first visit the magnificent WatXiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture.  We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.  Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we also have time to visit Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts; before ascending the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding LuangPrabang.
Services included: Transport, guide, boat, entrance fee, hotel

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Kuangsi Waterfall (Breakfast)
Early in the morning after a sustaining beverage and a small snack, you’ll witness one of Laos’ unique ceremonies – the daily ‘alms giving’ ritual of saffron-clad monks walking in a long line holding black bowls to receive offerings from local people. The traditional gift is a handful of ‘sticky rice’, but nowadays money is equally acceptable. You’ll then return to your hotel for a proper breakfast. Afterwards, you’ll be driven to the Kuangsii Waterfalls, a serene beauty spot where you can splash around in the pools or stroll the forest paths. From there, you’ll return to LuangPrabang and continue to Ban Phanom, a well-known weaving village. It’s quite commercial, but if you look carefully you can pick up some authentic hand-woven material – they make good souvenirs.Finally, return hotel free time, Night in LuangPrabang.
Services included: Transport, guide, entrance fee, hotel

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Siem Reap (Breakfast) Flight
Breakfast at hotel, free time before transfer to Luang Prabang airport and catch flight to Siem Reap, Upon arrival pick up at the airport to hotel for check in, free time. Night in Siem Reap.
Services included: Transport, flight ticket, hotel

Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom - Ta Pruhm (Breakfast)
Start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, visit  Angkor Thom, then Bayon temple which was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of theLeper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in SouthEast Asia. Visit Ta Pruhm temple (Tomb temple). Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. Sunset at Angkor Wat temple. Turn back to your hotel till time to enjoy for Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap. Night in Siem Reap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, hotel

Day 6: Siem Reap - Sightseeing (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia where you can see the fishing community, floating market, crocodile farm, the variety of fresh water fish and other resources of the lake.
In the late afternoon, enjoy 2 to 4 hours ride the quad bike around countryside for the sunset view, back to hotel, free time, Night in Siem Reap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, bike, hotel

Day 7: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake - Hanoi (Breakfast)
At 8h00-8h15am, after breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body and, one of the largest in Asia. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen. Return to city by spend your last visit to “Les Artisans D`Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles”, this center works with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities.  Lunch at local restaurant. Finally, free at leisure until car transfers to the airport for the departure flight to Hanoi, upon arrival, pick up to city, check in, free time, Night in Hanoi
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket, hotel

Day 8: Hanoi city tour - Puppet show (Breakfast, Lunch)
8:00: We will start to discover the famous historical sites in city. With the first stopt at president area. We will heard about Ho Chi Minh life at his Mausoleum, then museum with the Vietnam history based on many events and victories in past. The next is One Pillar Pagoda - a lotus symbol of Vietnam with the old king dream before. After finishing this area, we will continue to visit Temple of Literature – the First University built in the 11 Century under Ly’s King dynasty. have lunch then visit to the Museum of Ethnology, after that drive back Ngoc Son Temple situated among the lake with the early literatural history of Vietnam people, then discover Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of city. enjoy water puppet show at theater and back to hotel, free time, Night in Hanoi
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, water puppet ticket, hotel

Day 9: Hanoi - Ha Long - Bai Tu Long (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
07.45- 08.30 Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for those who use our shuttle bus)
12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender
12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin
13:30 Cruising through BaiTu Long Bay & having buffet lunch.
15:30 Exploring VungVieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around VungVieng area (one hour)
16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach
17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight
18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines
19.30 Enjoy dinner on Viola cruise.
21.00 Free evening to join some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request) Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat, kayak

Day 10: Ha Long - Hanoi - Lao Cai (Breakfast, Lunch) Train
06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise
07.00 Having Buffet breakfast
08.00 We continue our exploration of this area by Visit ThienCanh Son Cave
09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.
10:00 Laze around the sundeck or enjoy our chef in a Cooking class in making traditional Vietnamese.
11.00 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to Halong Bay
12.00 Bus transfer back to Hanoi.
16.00 - 17.00 Return Hanoi. Check in, free time, Night in Hanoi
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat, train ticket soft sleeper

Day 11: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Tavan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
06:00am On arrival, meet the guide at train station, bus up hill to Sapa, After breakfast before join the trekking 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. A 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Back to Sapa, enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to get back to Sapa, check in, free time, Night in Sapa
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, hotel

Day 12: Sapa - Cat Cat - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Train
Breakfast before, start off a walk down to the South-west of Sa Pa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 6 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, "the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. Walk back to Sapa to visit its daily market, church and town, then get back to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi, The train leaves at 20.15. Spend another night on train. Night on train.
Service included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, train ticket soft sleeper (Share 4 beds cabin)

Day 13: Hanoi - Saigon Flight
05:30 am upon arrival at Hanoi station, pick up then transfer direct to Noi Bai airport and flight to Saigon, upon arrival pick up to the city, free time, Night in Saigon
Service included: Transport, flight ticket, hotel

Day 14: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long (Breakfast, Lunch)
7:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be around 3 hrs driving, On arrival Cai Be, we will be on board for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch and then continue to Vinh Long for a visit land market. Finally, return Saigon
Service included: Transport, guide, lunch, entrance fee, boat, hotel

Day 15: Saigon city - Cu Chi (Breakfast, Lunch)
8.00 am, after breakfast, bus and guide come to pick up at hotel. Start to visit a network of 200 km long underground dug-out which was being used during the VN - USA war. There is now little evidence to indicate the intense fighting, bombing and destruction that went on in Cu Chi during the war. Return to city for lunch then visit Reunification Hall, Notre dame Cathedral, General Post Office, War Remnants in Vietnam Museum (War Crime Museum), pagodas, temples, markets…. Night in city.
Service included: Transport, guide, lunch, entrance fee, hotel

Day 16: Saigon - Departure (Breakfast) 
Today is free time, shopping, transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport and catch flight departure, finish tour
Services included: Transport,