Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned private cars for the excursions

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Flights

Domestic flight ticket from Hanoi to Hue with 20 kg luggage allowance Domestic flight ticket from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh with 20 kg luggage allowance ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST: 3 STARS Hanoi: Dal Vostro Hotel or similar Sapa: Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hue: Cherish Hue or similar Hoi An: Kim An or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Can Tho; Kim Tho or similar Chau Doc: Chau Pho or similar Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar Siem Reap: 4 STARS Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa: Amazing Sapa or similar Halong bay: Aquamarine Cruise or similar Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Adora Art or similar Can Tho: Iris Hotel or similar Chau Doc: Victoria Chau Doc or similar Phnom Penh: Pasteur 51 Hotel or similar Siem Reap: 5 STARS Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Sapa: Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar Halong bay: Doris Cruise or similar Hue: Silk Path Hue or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Can Tho; Sheraton Can Tho or similar Chau Doc: Victoria Châu Đốc or similar Phnom Penh: Palace Gate Hotel Resort or similar Siem Reap:

Not included:

Others

* International flights and departure taxes * Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities * China Entry Visa Fees * Personal expenses * Optional tours, meals, activities, and services * Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) * Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, and 10 Feb ( Tet) * Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Arrival

Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam, your driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be transfered to the hotel by private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag.

You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and products’ variety are splashed all over this area.

After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi - Sapa (B) - By Limousine Car
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Sapa (B) - By Limousine Car

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a Limousine cab transfer you to Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4 Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L/D) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L/D) - Join In A Group Tour

First start of 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. Continue 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. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan..

Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (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 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a jeep to return to Sapa. Limousin will come to pick you up to get back Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Day 7 Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 8 Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take the flight to Hue City and transfer you to your hotel in Hue.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 9 Hue City Tour (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.

Take a dragon boat to cruise on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pogoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable.

Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.

After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!

Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture

Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.

On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).

4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 10 Hue Travel To Hoi An (B) By Private Car
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Travel To Hoi An (B) By Private Car

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11 Hoi An Experience In A Day (B) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Experience In A Day (B) – Private Tour

Our tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotel and we start the Walking Tour of Hoi An.

Our tour guide will take you to Hoi An ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. A beautiful bridge was built by the old Japanese in the 16th century as the Sword on the back of Namazu- a sea monster that has been making earthquakes in Japan. Our tour guide will tell you the beautiful architecture and stories about this wonderful bridge.

After that, we will go to visit Tan Ky old house. It is a 200 years old merchant house of Vietnamese with the fabulous architecture of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese.

Our tour guide will explain to you how beautiful it is in Fengshui and the settings of this ancient house.

Continue the Hoi An Walking Tour, we will go to visit is the Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall). It is a typical Chinese Assembly Hall where the Chinese Businessmen worship the Goddess Mazu- the sea mother who helps and rescues people in accidents on the Ocean.

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is a very important business club in the Chinese community.

After the beautiful clubhouse of Chinese, we will go to the local handicraft space to learn how to make Hoi An lanterns. The locals there will guide you on how to make the typical traditional lantern of Hoi An.

After making the beautiful lanterns, you will keep what you made to be your souvenir.

Last but not least, we will go to visit Hoi An market. It is the biggest market in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Our tour guide will show you and explain how the locals sell and buy things, and how to bargain as well. Finish Hoi An Walking Tour Half Day, you are free in the ancient town.
Day 12 Hoi An Cooking Class And Herbal Massage (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Cooking Class And Herbal Massage (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

* 8.30am – 9.00am:

- Coffee briefing

- Depart from the meeting point

- Visit Hoi An’s colorful market

- Choose some ingredients for cooking

* 9.35 am – 10.00 am:

- Cycling through most of the rice paddies

- Welcome drink

* 10.05 am – 11.15 am:

- Visit organic herb garden

- Learn about the traditional organic techniques gardening.

- Practice on farm

* 11.20 am – 1.00 pm:

- Welcome drink

- Cooking class with traditional Village cuisine and having lunch

* 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm:

- Relax with herbal foot massage in peaceful atmosphere by the river.

- Fare well guests
Day 13 Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B) – Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B) – Join In A Group Tour

08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

12:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

Please take notes:

**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside

***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 15 Cu Chi Half Day (B) - Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Half Day (B) - Join In A Group Tour

Cu Chi underground tunnels: Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

08:00 AM: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel’s histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels…

After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 16 Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L/D) – Join In A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L/D) – Join In A Group Tour

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho
Day 17 Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.

After lunch, get in a car to head to Chau Doc.

Overnight in Chau Doc

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Day 18 Chau Doc - Speed Boat To Phnom Penh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chau Doc - Speed Boat To Phnom Penh (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the pier to go to Phnom Penh. Our modern Speedboat trip takes around 5.5 hours.

This unique means of transportation with best services and reasonable price gives guest an amazing chance to explore one of the most mysterious rivers of the world, the Great Mekong Delta, and admire the natural beauty of its timeless scenery.

From the comfort of their seat, guests are able to watch life unfold in front of them by encountering tiny villages, bamboo-stilt houses, colorful floating markets, farmers at work and smiling children.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 19 Phnom Penh (B) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh (B) Private Tour

Breakfast at the hotel - Visit Royal Palace is a royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. it is like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds and followed by visit Wat Phnom Temple is one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh. Afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then Visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market), the Market has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic music instrument. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 20 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus

Breakfast at the hotel - Transfer to the bus station to embark on your 5 hours journey to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Afternoon, we continue to visit Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft centre the Handicraft center for the wood and stone carving processes. Continue visit to Wat Thmey or Killing Field, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 21 Siem Reap (B) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap (B) Private Tour

Breakfast at the hotel - Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. Afternoon, Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 22 Siem Reap (B) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap (B) Private Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Afternoon, visit visit the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm 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 and followed by sunset on top of Phnom Bakeng.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 23 Siem Reap Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel - Tonle sap where we will enjoy a boat ride (private boat and guide) on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s "floating village" with floatting schools, floatting police station, etc. It is same as a big village floatting on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and currant. Transfer to the airport for flight departure

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Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Sightseeing (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hanoi - Sapa (B) - By Limousine Car

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L/D) - Join In A Group Tour

Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise

Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)

Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Hue Travel To Hoi An (B) By Private Car

Hoi An Experience In A Day (B) – Private Tour

Hoi An Cooking Class And Herbal Massage (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included

Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B) – Join In A Group Tour

Cu Chi Half Day (B) - Join In A Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L/D) – Join In A Group Tour

Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (B/L)

Chau Doc - Speed Boat To Phnom Penh (B)

Phnom Penh (B) Private Tour

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus

Siem Reap (B) Private Tour

Siem Reap (B) Private Tour

Siem Reap Departure (B)

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