Day 01 Day 02 Day 03 Day 04 Day 05 Day 06 Day 07 Day 08 Day 09 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 01 - Arrive in Hanoi via flight With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Its history is tied to French colonialism and the architecture, cuisine and local culture still bear evidence of the French influence. Upon arrival in Hanoi, embark the comfortable vehicle for transferring (approx. 60mins) to your hotel in downtown of the city, check-in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Day 02 - Hanoi After breakfast, visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; an imposing monument lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” resides. Next stop is the Temple of Literature, the first university for the sons of Mandarins, for an overview about Hanoian culture and appreciation for ancient Vietnamese architecture. Then, visit the lotus shaped One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water. Drive onto the tree lined boulevard splitting the West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. Make a stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda which is one of the endearing symbols of Hanoi. After that, enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares” to witness the vibrant life along the street sides. Cap off the day with a show at the water puppet theater - a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes of rural life and episodes of national history. Day 03 - Hanoi / Halong Bay After breakfast, embark on a 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Board your deluxe junk where a welcome drinks awaits. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising through the magical bay where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waters like dragon teeth. After lunch, take a sampan ride to visit a floating fishing village. Back on board for sunset and later unwind at the restaurant for dinner. Day 04 - Halong Bay / Hanoi / Hue via flight Wake up early to catch the dramatic sunrise on the bay and enjoy a Tai Chi demonstration on the top deck of the junk and witness the sun rise over the bay. Visit a magnificent limestone grotto where stalactites are hanging from the high ceiling forming numerous designs and shapes. Return to the boat for brunch while cruising back to the dock station. Transfer (approx. 3.5 hours) back to Hanoi for flight to Hue Arrive in Hue, when you leave the airport terminal please look for a tour guide displaying a welcome signboard and your name and transfer (approx. 30mins) to your hotel for check-in and overnight in Hue. Day 05 - Hue Start your journey with a visit to Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO listed site. Around noon, visit to a local pagoda, have a chance interact with the monks over a cup of hot tea for a glimpse of how Buddhism effects on local’s life in Hue. This is followed by a pure vegetarian lunch prepared by some Buddhism followers. The next stop is Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb, and Emperor Khai Dinh’s Tomb which was built in the mountains and took 11 years to construct. Its architecture and atmosphere showcase elements of eastern art and western designs. Enjoy Royal Martial Arts, a great cultural performance inherited from the Nguyen Dynasty. This evening, enjoy an evening Perfume River Dinner cruise, savor yourselves with the sunset champagne followed by sumptuous dinning of signature delicacies. Day 06 - Hue / Hoi An Step out and explore the delicious world of Hue food with the celebrated gastronomy artisan. Start off with a visit to the local market to see the sights and sounds of daily life. The artisan will share some advice of how to select the freshest produce and ingredients necessary for Hue food. Later, visit several villages which each specialize in a different popular dish. Then, have a lunch at a local restaurant where serves Hue specialty dishes. Then, depart Hue for Hoi An with a stop at the Lang Co Fishing Village located on a sand dune line for a photo opportunity. Continue the scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass, the summit of which presents a spectacular panoramic view of the central coastline. Day 07 - Hoi An Enjoy a walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two. An optional stop, subject to availability, is the private home of Diep Dong Nguyen with a stunning collection of artefacts ranging from pottery, seals and paintings to money and old Hoi An photography. In the afternoon, visit a local market with the Chef to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas. This is your chance to learn about how to select fresh produce and ingredients essential for Vietnamese cuisine. Then, take part in a private hands-on cooking class. After the lesson, sit down and taste what you have created in the lovely restaurant overlooking the river. Day 08 - Hoi An / Danang / Siem Reap via flight Check-out of your hotel no later than 12:00 noon and transfer to Danang airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, when you leave the airport terminal please look for a tour guide displaying a welcome signboard with your name on it. Transferring (approx. 30mins) to your hotel for check-in and overnight in Siem Reap. Day 09 - Siem Reap Wake up early this morning and drive to the famous Angkor Wat, one of the modern wonders of the world for sunrise. Stroll through the intricately carved hallways that show hundreds of fine carvings and discover small shrines still in use today by the local people. After breakfast, visit to the picturesque Ta Prohm. This beautiful temple is overgrown with fig trees, giving a haunting yet exotic atmosphere. Continue your journey to the royal city of Angkor Thom, Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace with perfect carvings winding along a narrow passage way. Followed by taking a gondola boat onto the Tonle Oum leading to the south gate along with red and white wine and snacks during the sun is setting down behind the surrounding jungle. This evening, enjoy dinner with Apsara dance performance Day 10 - Siem Reap Today, transfer out of the Siem Reap town to a beautiful village in the countryside, witness with very nice and different activities from the locals for their daily life. Enjoy a 30-minute ox-cart ride through the rice paddies to reach to your van for driving back to the town Visit the Angkor Silk Farm in Siem Reap that is an extensive and well documented foundation that gives excellent insight into how silk is traditionally made in Cambodia. Early evening, take part in a good luck blessing ceremony, performed by local monks at a local pagoda. Then, explore Siem Reap night by tuk tuk to experience Cambodia's nightlife. Walking through the food markets, enjoy dinner with local beers in beer garden, insect salad with cocktail, visit night markets, and beer in nice bar at Pub Street. Day 11 - Siem Reap / Luang Prabang via flight Enjoy a private hands-on Cambodian cooking experience set in a purpose built bamboo village pavilion. After the class, enjoy the fruits of your labors with a lunch of your personally prepared food. After lunch, transfer (approx. 30mins) to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang, transfer (approx. 30mins) to your hotel for check-in. Evening free at leisure and enjoy the nice setting of the hotel. Day 12 - Luang Prabang Visit the Adventure and Elephant Camp located in the middle of unspoiled, natural green surroundings. You will be introduced to the Asian Elephants and venture on a 1 hours scenic journey through forests, plantations and fields and have a chance to bath the elephant. This afternoon, visit to the Royal Palace which is now a National Museum and houses the precious exhibits that used to be possessions of the former Laos Royal family. Continue with the exploration of Wat Xiengthong, a 16th century temple which epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture. Take the opportunity to interact with the monks at the Wat Mai temple before ending the day with a climb of 328 steps to the top of Phousi Hill. Where you can watch the sun set over Luang Prabang town and the two rivers and forested hills which form its natural borders. Day 13 - Luang Prabang You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks - an awe-inspiring sight. After breakfast, embark a long tail boat for a two-hour journey upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Cave which are home to about 4,000 Buddha statues. Local villagers and pilgrims have assembled the mostly wooden Buddha statues here for centuries as it is deemed disrespectful to ever destroy a Buddha image and this has now become a sacred site. On the way back to the town, stop at a minority village where you learn more about sticky rice production and other traditional customs. If time permits, pay a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre where you are able to observe valuable artifacts and traditional clothing and implements from each of the 20 ethnic minority groups which inhabit the Luang Prabang area. Day 14 - Luang Prabang departure via flight Check-out of your hotel no later than 12:00 noon and transfer (approx. 30mins) to the airport for your onward flight to next destination or returns your home.