HERITAGE TRAILS OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL
Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. The guide will
assist you to meet up with your private driver and escort you to your accommodation in Hanoi.
Enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Check in at the hotel and have a
rest after the flight.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 02: HANOI – BAVI ECO TOUR (B/L)
Have breakfast at the hotel then you will be escorted by an experienced English-speaking
guide, a countryside located at the outskirt of Hanoi. The approximate travel time is one hour
and 30 minutes.
Then arriving at Mr. Duoc’s house, you will be welcomed with fresh honey tea and green lentils
or lotus seeds that made by his family. Imagine a Vietnam in the old time of war through
stories of Mr. Duoc, who is not only a veteran who lives during those hard times but also a
green tea expert. You will visit his tea plantation which is one of the largest in Ri village and
join with locals in green tea processing. Afterward, have a Vietnamese cooking demonstration
with another local host and then enjoy a home-cooked lunch in a lovely garden.
After that, you will wander around the village and mingling with local people. You will visit the
local craftsman who has been skilled at making conical hats from a very young age and other
workshops in the village to see how people there make tofu or shell the rice. As you meander
through the countryside you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you
along the way. Then join your guides for a leisurely cycling trip along the country roads.
Observe traditional Vietnamese rural life as the local people work in the paddy fields. Along
the way, watch out for a water buffalo plowing a paddy field while ducks swim across the top.
Stop at another host family for foot bathing following the recipes of Muong ethnic group and
relaxing time before embarking on your private boat for a trip along the Da River.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 03: HANOI – PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE (B/L/D)
This morning, you will leave your hotel in Hanoi then on to Pu Luong National Park. You’ll travel
through paddy fields and a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole
valley. Arrive on time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat,
with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
In the afternoon, Your guide will escort you to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where
you begin trekking in search of beautiful water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover
how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all
sizes. Then arriving at a local fisherman’s house, have a short break before board on a bamboo
river rafting with Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between of
learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts. After that, back to Tan Lap Bridge and
disembark to be transferred to your accommodation
Overnight in Pu Luong

DAY 04: PU LUONG NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around
tumbling rice terraces. Trekking through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a
picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Continuing to the base of the
valley, you weave to friendly locals on your way through picture-perfect Vietnam – lush green
fields, towering limestone mountains, tranquil waterways and charming historic sites. This is a
wonderful chance to see everyday rural life in action as well as take in the beautiful countryside.
Fuel yourself up with a picnic lunch and explore the region at your own pace.
Overnight in Pu Luong

DAY 05: PU LUONG – VILLAGE LIFE AND THE COMMUNITY (B/L)
You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the
Retreat. Glimpse at their daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about
making weaving colourful textiles, followed by a hearty lunch and then enjoy a scenic ride back to
Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 06: HANOI – HALONG BAY – PRIVATE TRANSFER (B/L/D)
Have breakfast then check-out of the hotel, ready for a private transfer to Halong Bay. The route
taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the
eyes can see. On arrival at Ha Long, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the
limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.
After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious
seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend
some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and
shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some
time at leisure. You can also attend the activities taking part on the boat.
Overnight on cruise

DAY 07: HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (B/L)
In the early morning, enjoy a Tai Chi sessions on the sundeck or relax with an early morning cup
of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you. After that, a light breakfast
will be served on board. Upon completing breakfast, continue your journey through the
mysterious caves and amongst the remote islets via local rowing boats. The breath-taking beauty
of this World Heritage region will certainly impress you. Later in the morning, return to your
main ship where brunch will be served while cruise draw closer to the mainland.
Upon your arrival to the dock in Halong Bay, disembark from your ship and you will be escorted
back to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue
Overnight in Hue

DAY 08: HUE CITY TOUR (B/L)
Upon arrival at Hue airport, your guide will meet and greet you at the arrival gate. Then start
your trip with the exploring Imperial Citadel, the residence of the Nguyen Dynasty, which was
Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. From there, you will visit The Royal Antiques Museum, one of the
first museums in Vietnam. Many collections of ancient Hue and Royal antiques are displayed
here: bronze wares, china, music instruments, royal attires and personal belongings of the
Emperor family of Nguyen Dynasty. Then continue to Dong Ba market – the best place for cultural
gifts and souvenirs.
Fueled yourself up at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will visit the Emperors Tombs such
as Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925) Tomb, famous for its beauty and unique architecture style,
and Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841) Tomb. On the way back to Hue you will have a stopover at
the Conical Hat village to see how famous Vietnamese traditional hats Non-La are produced, and
the Incense stick making village to observe how locals make sandalwood and cinnamon incenses.
After the tour, we head back to your accommodation in the city’s center.
Overnight in Hue

DAY 09: HUE – SUNRISE IN DAM CHUON LAGOON – TRANSFER TO HOI AN (B-)
At 4.30am, your guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby. Drive toward the An Truyen village. On
arrival, visit the early morning market at the lagoon. Following, you will embark the motor
sampan to see the sunrise on the lagoon and learn about the life of locals living right above the
water. You will then visit to a family’s farm, where you could learn how to catch fish in the very
unique way. Snapping a couple nice shots of the sunrise over the lagoon before stopping by a
local restaurant to enjoy local tasty breakfast. Back to the hotel at around 07:30-08:00 am. After
that, enjoy a private transfer from Hue to Hoi An and upon arrival you will have free time to
explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Hoi An

DAY 10: HOI AN ECO TOUR (B/L)
Today your English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to a tour of the
countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside you will
experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way. After that, you will
board the Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy
a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. You will also take a paddleboat trip in a unique
Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.
In the afternoon, leisure time on your own exploring the ancient town or relaxing at the hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An

DAY 11: HOI AN – DANANG – SIEM REAP BY FLIGHT (B)
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your private driver transfers
you to the airport. Fly from Da Nang to Siem Reap
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name
on it. The guide will assist you to meet up with your private driver and escort you to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap

DAY 12: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT TOUR (B)
After breakfast, visit to The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayob Temple, The Royal Enclosure,
Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Promh (the jungle temple.
After lunch, visit to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good
condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Continue to Angkor Wat: The “7th Wonders’of
the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat
features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls
and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Continue visit to Bakheng Hill: Sunset viewing on the
top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area; this
temple-mountain offers extraordinary views.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 13: SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE (B)
After breakfast, visit to Floating Village, take a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake
to experience the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive – floating
villages, towering stilled houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply
intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters.
Afternoon, visit Cambodian Cultural Villages (http://www.cambodianculturalvillage.com/),
including Wax Museum, Miniatures, former capital Ou Dong, Royal palace, National Museum, Wat
Phnom, Phsar Thmey, 12th century Kompong Kdey Bridge, 16th century reclining Buddha and
Independent Monument. Also includes Carving, Traditional Dances Show and Villages. Transfer
back to town and free at own leisure until time transfer for dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap

DAY 14: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B)
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities
after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed
for departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends.