Hanoi is located on the banks of the Red River is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travellers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums within the city centre. A great place to explore on foot, this French-colonial city is also known for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks and handicrafts, as well as a multi-cultural community that’s made up of Chinese, French and Russian influences. Meanwhile, its tranquil countryside is a short drive away, featuring lush parks, verdant mountains, and traditional villages, and not forgetting, the iconic Ha Long Bay. If you’re a first-time visitor to the Vietnamese capital, our Hanoi travel guide has everything you need to know for a fulfilling holiday, including the best accommodation, restaurants, attractions, shopping, and detailed information on the local culture, currency, climate, and transport options.
Halong Bay is located in northern Vietnam, 170 km (105 miles) east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world. Halong Bay is a bay located in the area of the Gulf of Tangkia, north of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It has an area of 1,500 square kilometers and has a coastline about 120 kilometers away from Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City is commonly known as Saigon or by the abbreviations, HCMC or HCM is the largest city in Vietnam and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).
Angkor– a UNESCO World Heritage Centre is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
Siem Reap is home to world-famous Angkor Archaeological Park. Located in Cambodia, the town also has several other monuments of historical and cultural importance. Siem Reap is reachable by air, bus and taxi. One of the first places to explore to learn about the heritage of this town is Angkor National Museum. It features a large number of exhibits showing various facets of Khmer culture.
BRIEF:
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival and Half Day City Tour (Meal:L)
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B/L)
Day 4: Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (Meals: B/L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong Delta Tour Full Day (Meals: B/L)
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap (Meal: B) by flight
Day 7: Siem Reap Angkor Tour (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 8: Siem Reap Tour – Tonle Sap Lake- Departure (Meals: B/L)
DETAILS ITINERARY:
Hanoi – Arrival and Half Day City Tour (Meal: L) Once arrived in Ha Noi, transferred and checked-in to your hotel, then, you will visit the Temple of Literature (The first Imperial School in Vietnam), Hoan Kiem Lake, the Jade Mountain Temple, But Tower (Pen-Shaped Tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), The Red – painted wooden and the Huc Bridge… Have a cyclo (pedicab) ride around Ha Noi ancient town.Overnight in Ha Noi.
Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: B/L/D) SMILETRAVEL arranged the shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on aboat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. This exciting five-hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B/L) After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. (We organize Halong tour overnight on cruise is very flexible for you )
Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (Meals: B/L) You are welcomed by Smiletravel’s guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of the city. Half day city tour visit Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral with the passing Ben Thanh market. Have a Lunch Local restaurant Overnight in HCM C
Ho Chi Minh- Mekong Delta Full Day Tour (Meals: B/L) Smiletravel’s Tour guide and driver will pick you up at08:00 a.mm at your hotel and depart for My Tho, get on a private boat which shall start off by driving to Turtle Island. Enjoying a variety of tropical fruits and listening to traditional South Vietnamese folk songs performed by local artists. Then, going to a Bee Farm, play with the pythons, try some honey tea, and taste local confectionery. Have lunch at local restaurant on the island, After lunch, After lunch, go back to the harbor. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh stop at and Chinatown with Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. Finished Mekong Delta Tour full day at your hotel about 17:30.
Ho Chi Minh- Siem Reap Arrival (Meal: D)
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check-in, Dinner at local Restaurant, Overnight in Siem Reap
Dinner at Neary Khmer Restaurant
Siem Reap Angkor Tour (Meals: B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel – The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete Angkor Wat Temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with Columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle-covered Ta ProhmTemple is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
Lunch at Khmer Wooden House. Dinner at Amazon Angkor Restaurant with Apsara Show
Siem Reap Tour – Tonle Sap Lake- Departure (Meals: B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel: This morning, by car to the Pouk district about 15 Km in the West of Siem Reap town you visit the silk farm, a fascinating farm/workshop where you can see the entire silk creation process including growing the food for the silk worms, breeding the worms, silk extraction and refinement, traditional kit dying pattern creation and looming. Retail silk and souvenir shop. On the way back, visit the Western Baray (Baray Occidental) measuring 8 km by 2.3 km which provided water for the intensive cultivation of lands around Angkor. Afternoon, visiting the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 13 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia, where you can find schools, restaurants, and hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle Sap. Return to the town for some shopping. And transfer to airport for flight departure.
TOUR INCLUDED:
Private tour
Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, BR – brunch)
All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
All sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
Bottle water
Smile Travel is one of the fast growing Tour Companies in Vietnam. We are as Inbound and Outbound Tour Operator Licence No 01-1051/TCDL-GPLHQT. We specialize in tailor-making and customizing individual, Couple, family and group tours throughout Indochina destinations.
