Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight on Cruise-Siem Reap

TOUR OVERVIEW


Day 1

HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Upon Hanoi arrival, a warmest welcome at airport and then travelers will be transferred to hotel for check in & relax Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2

HANOI – HA LONG BAY (OVERNIGHT CRUISE) (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel
Depart for the 4-hour drive to Halong Bay, journey there through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observe everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields
Check-in on board a traditional junk
A welcome drink is served on arrival before enjoying lunch on board with fresh seafood. A fantastic cruise in Halong Bay - an UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing through so many amazing islet such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Sail Island…. Enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations
Dinner with fresh seafood
Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your friends & family
Overnight on board
Remarks:
- In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms, cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City Hotel instead
- The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions and following the seasons

Day 3

HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, BRUNCH)

Light breakfast with tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning with Tai Chi exercise on sundeck The wholesome brunch is served while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port Enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc…
Disembarkation & drive back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, check in hotel and take relaxation.
vernight in Hanoi

Day 4

HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel
Drive ahead to Ninh Binh – known as Ha Long Bay on Land (100km ~ 2-hour drive) Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu, a vestige of Vietnam’s former capital in the 10th century. Visit temples of two dynasties Dinh and Le with unique architecture in the old time
Lunch at local restaurant
Take sampan trip along the stream to visit to Trang An - The Tourism Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh was officially included in the world heritage list on June 23 by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. The eco tourist attraction located in the East of Ninh Binh, with area of 2000 ha, It includes 47 historical vestiges with many mysterious things, with limestone mountains, valleys and underground river systems. Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave and Nau Ruou
Drive back to Ha Noi
Overnight in Ha Noi

Day 5

HANOI – SIEM REAP ARRIVAL – TONLE SAP LAKE CRUISE

Breakfast at hotel
Check out and transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you are welcome at airport with warmest atmosphere. Transfer to hotel for check in and relaxing
Afternoon, board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 6

SIEM REAP TOUR (B)

Breakfast at hotel
This morning, start tour to visit Roluos Group, these monuments mark the beginning of classical art, as some of the earliest great temples built by the Khmer. They served as the capital of Indravarman (who reigned from 877 to 889). Lolei Temple built on an islet by Yasovarman I (who ruled from 889 to 910), the founder of the first city of Angkor. The sandstone carvings in the niches of the temples are notable as are the Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts. Preah Ko Temple erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century in dedication to his defied ancestors in 880. There are inscriptions in Sanskrit on the doorsteps of each temple. Bakong Temple built and dedicated to Shiva by Indravarman I, this is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos Group of temples and still has an active Buddhist monastery
Afternoon, visit Banteay Srei Temple seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors, and then Banteay Samre Temple
Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 7

SIEM REAP TOUR (B, D WITH TRADITIONAL SHOW)

Breakfast at hotel
This morning, visit the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom - last capital of the Khmers, with its Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and the stunning Bayon Temple. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of Angkor Thom and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery
Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modern Cambodian flag. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. It is generally believed to have been a funeral temple for the king. It has been occupied continuously by Buddhist monks and is well preserved. Intricate bas-reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides. Each tells a story. The most celebrated of these is the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, which is located on the east wing. In it the Naga serpent, is twisted by demons and gods to spurt out the elixir of life.
Enjoy sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill
Buffet dinner and enjoy Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 8

SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel
Free at your leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.
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