Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Upon arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you'll be greeted by a guide from Viet Prestige Travel. They will provide a private transfer to your hotel in the city center, where you can check in and enjoy some free time at your leisure. You will spend the night in Hanoi.

  
  

  
  

  Our customers in Hanoi

• Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch.
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ The tour begins with a visit to West Lake, Hanoi's largest body of water. Known by various names such as Lake of Mist (Dam Dam), Golden Buffalo Lake (Kim Nguu Lake), and Fox Corpse Swamp, each name carries a legend about the origin of the famous West Lake. Stroll along Thanh Nien Street, which elegantly separates West Lake from Truc Bach Lake. Make a stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi's oldest pagoda, boasting over 1,500 years of history as a Buddhist relic and national heritage site.

  ▪️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  ▪️ Next, visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the "House on Stilts" located near the Presidential Palace and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, now a site dedicated to Confucian worship.

  ▪️ Experience a cyclo tour through the bustling Old Quarter, where peddlers sell their wares just as they have for centuries. Conclude the day with a visit to the famous water puppet theatre near the serene Hoan Kiem Lake for a captivating performance.

  ▪️ Overnight stay in Hanoi.

  Our customers in One Pillar Pagoda
  

• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Leaving Hanoi, we head to Halong Bay, traveling through the verdant fields of the Red River Delta to reach the coast. Halong Bay, meaning "an Ascending Dragon," awaits us with its stunning beauty. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch aboard our junk boat, which will sail through this secluded bay, allowing us to admire some of the 2,000 to 3,000 limestone peaks rising from the emerald waters.

  ▪️ We will have the chance to explore a spectacular cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites and, weather permitting, swim in the clear waters around our boat. Additionally, we can kayak to discover some of the hidden charms of the bay before spending the night on board.

  Halong Bay

• Day 4: Halong Bay

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  Included: Entrance fee, boat trip, overnight on cruise

  ▪️ Begin your day early to witness the stunning dawn over Bai Tu Long Bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, where you can take in the morning seascape. Engage in kayaking or float on a small bamboo boat to explore the lagoons and hidden caves of Halong Bay. Enjoy happy hour on the cruise as you admire the sunset behind the myriad islands. In the evening, partake in activities such as squid fishing or mini-games, offering opportunities to make new friends. Relaxing on the cruise, and feeling the serene floating sensation on the bay is a truly fantastic experience.

  Our customers are kayaking in Halong Bay 

• Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Continue sailing and take a rowboat to explore one of the most impressive caves in the bay, marveling at its natural beauty. After enjoying an early lunch on board your junk, disembark and return to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Once you arrive in Hue, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

  Viet Prestige Travel's customers had an extraordinary experience in the stunning Halong Bay

• Day 6: Hue Sightseeing Tour - Hoian

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Explore the remarkable sites of Hue, appreciating its art, architecture, history, and local cuisine on this full-day tour. Start your day with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hue Citadel, the seat of the Nguyen rulers from 1802 to 1945. Stroll through the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, passing magnificent palaces and shrines, and listen to captivating stories about the Nguyen Emperors from your expert guide.

  ▪️ Indulge in the unique local cuisine, celebrated as some of the world's finest, for lunch. In the afternoon, take a scenic cruise along the Perfume River. Relax and connect with nature as you sail past lush forests and vibrant flowers lining the riverbank. Stop at the Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam, considered by many as the symbol of Hue. View a poignant exhibit: a car used by a monk who, in 1963, drove to Saigon and self-immolated to protest the South Vietnamese regime's oppressive treatment of Buddhist monks and followers.

  ▪️ Visit the Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, noted for its harmonious blend of Western and oriental architectural styles. Emperor Khai Dinh ruled Vietnam for nine years, and his tomb took 11 years to build.

  ▪️ Finally, transfer to the ancient town of Hoi An for an overnight stay.

  The beauty of Hue through the lens of our customers

• Day 7: Hoian - My Son Sanctuary - Ancient Town Walking Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Begin your journey from your hotel and travel 50 km from Hoi An to My Son's Holy Land in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your tour guide. My Son was a significant religious site for the ancient Champa Kingdom, which thrived from the 4th to the 13th centuries. The Champa people ruled Central Vietnam until it was annexed by the Vietnamese in the 19th century. The Champa King resided in the political capital of Tra Kieu, with Hoi An serving as the commercial hub, making the My Son complex the most important temple site for the Champa Kingdom. The temples were constructed using bricks without mortar and adorned with sculptures of gods, priests, animals, and scenes of mythical battles, dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu. In 1999, My Son was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After exploring the ruins and history of My Son and enjoying a traditional Champa Peoples music concert, you will return to Hoi An.

  ▪️ In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour around the charming port town of Hoi An. Wander through narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture, and visit notable sites such as the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, and the local fish market. The town also boasts numerous art galleries and tailor shops where you can get made-to-order clothes if you wish.

  ▪️ Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.

  The ancient, poetic beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town

• Day 8: Hoian Beach Free Day

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Accommodation

  ▪️ You enjoy your free time exploring Hoian ancient town or swimming on the beach and relax at the hotel. Overnight in Hoian.

  The stunning beauty of the coastline near Hoi An

• Day 9: Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Enjoy some free time at your hotel before being transferred to Danang Airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your tour guide and driven to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

  ▪️ Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

  
  

  Viet Prestige Travel's customers by the Golden Bridge in Da Nang

• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Can Tho

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included; Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee, boat trip

  ▪️ In the morning, depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head to the lush area of My Tho. There, board a private boat and cruise through the green vegetation of the canals to reach an orchard, where you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of the Mekong, accompanied by tropical fruits. After lunch, visit the Dong Tam snake farm, which breeds snakes for various purposes, including snake wine, and then explore the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a unique blend of Asian and European architectural styles.

  ▪️ Finally, proceed to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta, for an overnight stay.

  Our customers are discovering the rich historical beauty of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 11: Can Tho - Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, boat trip

  ▪️ Wake up early to the sounds of the Mekong River greeting a new day. Embark on a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market, one of the busiest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Here, hundreds of small boats jostle for space to sell their goods, providing a vivid experience of the Mekong rural lifestyle. After sampling some local fruits, your guide will escort you back to the hotel through the network of canals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for your international flight to Phnom Penh.

  ▪️ Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  The bustling and unique atmosphere of the Cai Rang Floating Market

• Day 12: Phnom Penh City Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, guide, ground transportation, sightseeing ticket

  ▪️ After breakfast, embark on a morning trip to the Royal Palace, where you'll notice the classic Khmer roofs adorned with ornate gilding. Constructed in the 19th century for the king, the palace was expanded in the 1960s to include solid silver tiles inlaid along the floor within the high walls surrounding the manicured tropical garden. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Cambodia, which showcases spectacular architecture and collective history, followed by the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum. Tuol Sleng, also known as S21, was a prison during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979, a period that left Cambodia deeply scarred. This museum serves as a stark reminder of the tragic past from which the capital is still healing.

  ▪️ Overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Immersed in the unique architecture of Phnom Penh

• Day 13: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Apsara Dinner Show

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Included: Accommodation, guide, ground transportation, sightseeing ticket

  ▪️ Today, you will be picked up by a private airport transfer for your Siem Reap flight. Upon arrival, you will be driven to your hotel for check-in.

  ▪️ In the evening, enjoy a buffet dinner accompanied by a traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show at Angkor Village Resort.

  ▪️ Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

  Our customers in Siem Reap
  

• Day 14: Siem Reap - Angkor Complex Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, guide, ground transportation, sightseeing ticket

  ▪️ Wake up early to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Arrive at the stone bridge leading to this magnificent temple, flanked by expansive water bodies and the towering entrance gate. As you enter the courtyard, you'll see monks in bright orange robes, their colors mirroring the sunrise and reflecting in the lily pond that lies before the stunning architecture of the temple. Spend the afternoon exploring Siem Reap’s vibrant markets.

  ▪️ Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

  
  

  Angkor Wat, where culture and history converge

• Day 15: Siem Reap

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Start your morning with a delicious breakfast featuring fresh tropical fruits like bananas, oranges, and jackfruit, along with delicate baguettes and rich coffee, setting a bright tone for the day. After your meal, embark on another excursion from Siem Reap with a private guide to the remarkable Banteay Srei temple. This 10th-century Hindu temple complex is known for its striking dark red sandstone, low walls, and towering spires. As the morning coolness transitions into afternoon warmth, explore the temples situated in an open plaza surrounded by lush trees and swaying leaves.

  ▪️ In the afternoon, as the red hues of the setting sun blend with the blue sky, delve deeper into the complex's magnificence, where art, architecture, and landscape come together in a harmonious spectacle. Return to Siem Reap before late afternoon for an overnight stay.

  Amok, a culinary signature of Cambodia

• Day 16: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Hotel in Luang Prabang, Tour guide, ground transportation

  ▪️ This morning is free for shopping or sightseeing until transfer to the airport for an international flight to Luang Prabang.

  ▪️ Present at the airport in Luang Prabang, you will be greeted and driven to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and free at your leisure to take time to travel this joyful city at its best-preserved situation. Later, leave for a standard dinner at a local restaurant that offers a full menu of tasty local cuisine. Overnight in the lovely hotel in Luang Prabang.

  Our customers had a memorable experience in Siem Reap

• Day 17: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Hotel in Luang Prabang, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ After breakfast, embark on a short guided tour to visit key points of interest, including Wat Sene, the city's oldest temple, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, renowned for its low sweeping roofs that exemplify classical Laotian architecture. Next, board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, offering panoramic views of the tranquil countryside and a visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. These two interconnected caves are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, stop at Ban Xanghai village, known for its rice wine production.

  ▪️ Upon returning to Luang Prabang, take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving. Additionally, visit Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, small villages renowned for silk weaving and Saa (jute) papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

  Luang Prabang, Laos

• Day 18: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfalls

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Hotel, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ An optional early start offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks collecting alms from the faithful residents, a unique tradition preserved in Laos. Afterward, visit the morning Phosi Market to explore a variety of offerings, from dried buffalo skin, local tea, and saltpeter to chickens, vegetables, and hill-tribe weaving.

  ▪️ Laos is renowned for its traditional handicrafts, and today, you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups, including Ban Ouay (Hmong Hill tribe), Ban Ou (Lowland Lao), and Ban Thapene (Khmu village). Then, head towards the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip in the large turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths.

  ▪️ Return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and visit Ban Phanom, a well-known traditional weaving village. End your day by observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath before returning to the city.

  ▪️ Overnight in Luang Prabang.

  The enticing culinary delights of Laos

• Day 19: Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Hotel in Chiang Mai, ground transportation, tour guide

  ▪️ Enjoy free time to stroll around, experience the local life, and sample the authentic cuisine of the city until it's time for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.

  ▪️ Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be welcomed by a local guide and driven to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

  The lantern festival in Chiang Mai, as beautiful as in legends

• Day 20: Chiang Mai City Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Hotel in Chiang Mai, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee.

  ▪️ Depart the hotel at 06:00 and head to the foot of Doi Suthep mountain. Purchase some offerings and join the locals in the serene daily alms-giving ceremony, where dozens of monks walk barefoot through the streets collecting food and everyday items. Then, continue up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and climb the 309 steps of the Golden Naga staircase to reach its golden pagodas. Next, visit Wat Umong, a 14th-century forested temple covered with moss and foliage, giving it a unique and charming natural ambiance. Explore its mysterious tunnels and reach the Viharn of the temple for a private blessing ceremony.

  ▪️ From 10:00 to 12:00, visit Studio Naenna and meet Patricia Cheesman, an expert in antique Lao and Thai textiles, and a lecturer in Thai textile, ceramics, and contemporary design at Chiang Mai University.

  (Note: The hotel will provide a takeaway breakfast box.)

  ▪️ Lunch will be served at The Service 1921 at Anantara Chiang Mai. This unique culinary experience begins with a spy hole at the entrance door. Guests can watch the resident mixologist create Asian-inspired cocktails from high bar stools or relax in vintage-style salons. Enjoy a meal crafted by expert chefs, either in the communal dining rooms or in a private dining room accessed through a secret door hidden in the bookshelves lining the library wall.

  ▪️ After lunch, head to the village of Hang Dong to spend the afternoon with a Thai family. Slip into local 'fisherman’s pants' and discover the architecture of a traditional Thai house and rice barn. Watch a demonstration of traditional basket weaving, a craft practiced in Thailand for centuries. Stroll around the family orchard and select fresh ingredients for a home-cooked dinner, which you will help prepare. Learn to create traditional Northern Thai recipes, distinct from standard commercial cooking class dishes, under the guidance of the local family. Enjoy the opportunity to get to know a real Thai family, be their house guests for the day, and share a delicious home-cooked dinner together.

  ▪️ Overnight in Chiang Mai.

  Our customers in Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
  

• Day 21: Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Hotel in Chiang Rai, ground transportation, guide

  ▪️ After breakfast at the hotel, begin your drive to Chiang Rai. Along the way, stop at the famous Wat Rong Khun, also known as 'The White Temple.' This contemporary Buddhist temple was created by the renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and is known for its stunning white architecture and intricate details.

  ▪️ Next, visit the elephant camp in Chiang Rai, where you will be introduced to the elephants. With a mahout (elephant handler) as your guide, embark on an hour-long ride through the bamboo forest, woodland, and grassland, spotting seasonal birdlife and mammals along the way.

  ▪️ After the elephant ride, continue to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

  Wat Rong Khun, also known as 'The White Temple'

• Day 22: Chiang Rai - Bangkok

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Hotel in Bangkok, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Today's highlights include a visit to the Doi Din Dang Pottery factory and showroom, located just 20 km from Chiang Rai. This small pottery factory is owned by a renowned local artist who creates hundreds of unique, high-quality handmade pottery pieces that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

  ▪️ After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, a local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure.

  ▪️ Overnight in Bangkok.

  Our clients explored the stunning temple architecture of Chiang Rai
  

• Day 23: Bangkok City Tour

  Meal: Breakfast, lunch
  Included: Hotel in Bangkok, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

  ▪️ Today offers a chance to explore Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. The day begins with a visit to a secluded century-old house, now the Museum of Floral Culture. Embark on a 45-minute guided tour through the museum, showcasing incredible floral art and designs that reflect Asian culture and heritage.

  ▪️ The museum also features a quaint tea house surrounded by impeccably landscaped gardens. Relax in this peaceful setting while enjoying a cup of tea from the renowned florist Sakul Intakul’s own collection, accompanied by some Thai desserts.

  ▪️Next, participate in a private flower workshop, or “Dok Mai Pra Yuk.” An instructor will teach you the fundamentals of flower arranging, equipping you with the skills to create beautiful floral displays for dinners or special events. At the end of the class, keep your handmade arrangements as a unique souvenir of the day.

  (Note: The museum is closed on Mondays.)

  ▪️For lunch, head to The House on Sathorn, Bangkok’s latest culinary destination and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. Set in a restored heritage building next to the W Bangkok hotel, this restaurant offers unique cuisine, unparalleled service, and a one-of-a-kind experience in a luxurious yet comfortable and friendly environment.

  After lunch, return to the hotel for some time to relax.

  ▪️ In the evening, you will be taken to the Mahanakorn Building for dinner at VOGUE Lounge. This new destination is gaining a reputation for its high-quality cuisine, classic cocktails, and contemporary music. The VOGUE Lounge’s cuisine is presented in bite-sized servings created by Michelin-starred chef Vincent Thierry.

  ▪️ Overnight in Bangkok.

  The perfect blend of flavors in Thai street food

• Day 24: Bangkok - Departure

  Meal: Breakfast
  Included: Accommodation, ground transportation, guide

  ▪️ Today is free for leisure until your departure time.

  ▪️ Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Bangkok and transfer you to the airport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle. The guide will also assist with the check-in procedure for your departure flight.

  Our customers had a fantastic time in Thailand