DAY 1 : Arrive Hanoi  
Welcome to Hanoi - capital city of Vietnam! Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon embark on a city tour, which start with Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Exterior). Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake).  
Overnight in Hanoi. 

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DAY 2 : Hanoi  - Halong  
Post breakfast, you will be transferred to Halong Bay -“Descending dragon” bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach. 
Overnight on the boat. 

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DAY 3 : Halong - Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City  
Post breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi around 4PM and transfer to airport for take flight to Ho Chi Minh City.  Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check in and relax.   

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DAY 4 : Ho Chi Minh City 
Post breakfast, you will start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks.  From here visit War Museum.  Afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be.  You even can try to crawl some dozens of meters on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon. 
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

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DAY 5 : Ho Chi Minh City 
Post breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area whose architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian and French culture. Later enjoy boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.  Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to Saigon.   
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

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DAY 6 : Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap 
Post breakfast, if your flight is in the  afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure till check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, welcome by driver in Siem Reap transfer to check in hotel, free leisure on own arrangement. 
Overnight in Siem Reap. 

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DAY 7 : Siem Reap 
Post breakfast, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries. Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. It is time to visit Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view. 
Overnight in Siem Reap.

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DAY 8 : Depart Siem Reap 
Post breakfast, your day is free at leisure. Later you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. (B) 
Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00.

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