Vietnam Escapes
Duration
7D / 6N
Temperature
25°C – 28°C
Region
Southeast Asia
Best Time
Mar – Oct
Currency
VND
Capital
Hanoi
Language
Vietnamese
Code
+84
Top Activity
Kayaking
Arrival
Paris (CDG)
Departure
Zurich (ZRH)
Day-Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi.
- Meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Afternoon sightseeing: - Visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, built in 1070
- Stop at Ba Dinh Square for photos of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside view).
- Explore Hoan Kiem Lake and the historic Ngoc Son Temple.
- Enjoy a cyclo (bicycle rickshaw) ride around the bustling Old Quarter.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise – Return to Hanoi
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive through the scenic Red River Delta to Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Board a traditional wooden boat and begin your cruise.
- See iconic rock formations like Stone Dog, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock.
- Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard.
- Visit Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) or relax on the boat.
- After 4 hours of cruising, return to the pier and drive back to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Fly from Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) – City Tour
- Breakfast and hotel check-out.
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
- Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
- Evening city tour:
- Visit the Reunification Palace, a historical landmark with war exhibits
- Drive past French colonial buildings like Ci ty Hall and the Opera House (outside views).
- Photo stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral and visit the beautiful Central Post Office.
- Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Mekong Delta Day Trip (My Tho) – Return to Saigon
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
- Board a boat and explore the Mekong River, observing riverside life.
- Visit one of the Four Islands and enjoy:
- Fresh tropical fruits and folk music performance in a garden.
- A rowboat ride through narrow canals lined with coconut palms.
- PLocal workshops makinghoney tea and coconut candy.
- A peaceful horse-cart ride through a village.
- Lunch at a local riverside restaurant.
- Return to Saigon, stopping en route to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, known for its mixed architecture.
- Overnight in Saigon.
Day 5: Saigon Sightseeing – Flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Morning sightseeing in Saigon:
- Visit the Reunification Palace, preserved with original war artifacts.
- See French-era landmarks like City Hall and the Opera House (from outside).
- Photo stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral and explore the Central Post Office.
- Afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
- On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Free evening to relax or explore local markets.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6: Full-Day Angkor Temple Exploration
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Begin your tour of Angkor Thom:
- Enter via the South Gate.
- Visit the Bayon Temple, known for its massive smiling stone faces.
- Walk through the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
- Explore Ta Prohm Temple, where jungle trees grow around ancient stones.
- Afternoon:
- Visit Angkor Wat, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture symbolizing the Hindu universe.
- Explore its majestic towers, galleries, and intricate carvings.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 7: Departure from Siem Reap
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight back home or onward journey.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Airport Transfers
- Entry Tickets
Exclusions
- Airfare / Train Tickets
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees