Uncover UNESCO sites 11 Days

Upon your arrival, a warm welcome awaits you as your guide meets you, ready to escort you to downtown Hanoi in a comfortable vehicle. Look for your name on a welcome signboard adorned with the ASIA TOUR ADVISOR LOGO, ensuring a smooth transition to your hotel. Settle in and unwind amidst the charm of Hanoi.

(Check-in time: 14:00 - Early check-in subject to availability)

Note: Our itinerary is flexible, and we're happy to tailor the start or end of your trip to another city upon request.

Embark on a captivating exploration of Hanoi, Vietnam's millennium-old capital. Highlights include the grand mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Temple on West Lake, Quan Thanh Pagoda, and the vibrant Old Quarter. Conclude the day with a mesmerizing water puppet performance.

In the evening, we'll arrange accommodation in a hotel near the train station for a quick shower before your night train to Lao Cai. Your guide, Mr. Hong, will ensure a smooth transfer to Hanoi Railway Station. Board the night train with a 4-berth cabin, soft sleeper, and air-conditioning, sharing facilities.

(Train departs at 22:00 and arrives in Lao Cai around 6:00am the next morning)

Arriving at Lao Cai around 6:00 am, our guide will meet you at the train station. After a local breakfast, venture to the vibrant Bac Ha Sunday Market, the largest in the region. Witness the lively market atmosphere with traders from diverse ethnic minorities. Immerse yourself in the local culture, exploring stalls filled with colorful products, handicrafts, and fresh tea.

Lunch at a local restaurant precedes a visit to Hoang A Tuong's Palace, an intriguing 'oriental baroque' structure. Conclude your Bac Ha experience with a visit to Ban Pho Village before driving to Sapa to check in at your hotel.

Commence your day with a hearty breakfast before trekking to the picturesque Golden Stream Valley. Enjoy stunning views of rice terraces, gardens, and Mt Fansipan. Traverse the Golden Stream Valley, visiting Lao Chai village for lunch. Explore this Black Hmong village and proceed to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay tribe. The trek concludes at the main road, where your driver awaits to return you to Sapa.

Later, catch the night train back to Hanoi. (Note: The itinerary is flexible to match your trekking capacity.)

Embark on an adventure around 9:00 am as we journey through the Red River Delta to reach the UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. Board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise amid the stunning limestone karsts. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while marveling at the jungle-covered islands.

Visit a traditional fishing village and explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for a magical sunset, cocktails, canapés, and a romantic dinner under the stars.

Embark on an adventure around 9:00 am as we journey through the Red River Delta to reach the UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. Board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise amid the stunning limestone karsts. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while marveling at the jungle-covered islands.

Visit a traditional fishing village and explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for a magical sunset, cocktails, canapés, and a romantic dinner under the stars.

Participate in a Tai Chi class at dawn or simply admire the sunrise over the azure waters. Choose between an island excursion or a cooking demonstration before savoring a leisurely brunch. Disembark, and your driver will take you to Noi Bai airport for a flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An's downtown area.

(Flight VN 185N from HAN - DAD @18:30 arriving 19:50 - tentative schedule)

Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to boat and weather conditions.

Option 1 – Cooking Class: Embark on a culinary adventure with a visit to a vibrant local market. Acquire fresh ingredients and return to prepare a typical Vietnamese feast. Enjoy your creations. In the afternoon, explore Old Hoi An, a town steeped in history and charm.

Option 2 – Vegetable Village: Begin your day with a bike ride to Tra Que Village, a local farm. Engage in farming activities, enjoy a homegrown lunch, and experience the local way of life. Visit Hoian Old Quarter in the afternoon.

Option 3 – Countryside Biking or Motor Riding: Embark on a motorcycle adventure to Tra Que Village and Kim Bong Village. Discover local crafts, visit a village, cross a bamboo bridge, and enjoy lunch at Cam Thanh homestay. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Note: We can customize the route based on your preference.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before we collect you for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel for a relaxing day at your own pace.

Breakfast at your hotel, you will then be picked up by your guide to visit the ancient Khmer civilization site of Hariharalaya which flourished in the late 9th and earlier 10th centuries. These are the earliest temples in the Angkor area and are referred to the Rolous group (Lo Lei, Preah Koh, and Bakhong Temples). Lunch with the local family and then we will continue to drive to the rural outskirt 35km from Angkor area to visit the smallest, but magnificent, Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva.

The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining. The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes.Khmers say the temple must have been carved by women for the details are too fine for the hands of a man. On the way back to Siem Reap we will visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive reliefs depicting scenes of Vishnu as well as Krishna legends.

Have an early breakfast at hotel. At 07h30, departing the hotel for visit to the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins.

The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. And continue exploring the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lipper King Terrace and Royal Palace . Enclosure area and visit one more ruin in Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.

Savor your last moments in Siem Reap until your private car arrives to transfer you to the airport for your onward journey. Your unforgettable journey concludes here, leaving you with cherished memories.