17-Day Singapore, Angkor Wat and Essential Vietnam

Welcome to Singapore! Upon arrival, our representative will greet and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The remaining time of the day is up to you to arrange.

Overnight: Singapore

The Civic and Cultural District by the Marina Bay is known as the historic birthplace of modern Singapore. Drive across the famous restored buildings, and drop by the Merlion Park with a half lion and half fish statue on the waterfront. Stop at the Thian Hock Keng Temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, where the Chinatown expanded inland from here. Continue to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and discover plants of different species in the National Orchid Garden containing the most comprehensive collection of tropical orchids in the world. Absorb the fascinating smell of spices when passing through the dynamic Little India with incredible range of exotic products.

Overnight: Singapore
Meal: Breakfast

Today, you will fly to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to check into the hotel. Relax or go out for exploration on your own.

Overnight: Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast

Proceed to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, and step inside the walls to visit the Bayon Temple and Elephant Terrace. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple with perfect composition, balance, proportions, reliefs and sculpture. After that, climb up to Phnom Bakheng and take in the breathtaking sunset view of the serene Angkor Wat in the Cambodian rainforest.

Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Have breakfast at the hotel or take it away. Get up early in the morning to catch the amazing sunrise view of Angkor Wat if you would like to. Visit the Banteay Srei temple (also known as the Citadel of Women) with intricate carvings and pink sandstones. After lunch, head for the Prohm Temple twined with gigantic tree roots and Ta Keo Temple.

Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a boat to Khmer Village surrounded by abundance of coconut palm trees and rice paddies and visit the hard working and benevolent villagers. Cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake to see a different side of the Siem Reap such as floating villages and bird watching. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for relaxing.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore the complicated Cu Chi Tunnels for military use during wartime, wander through the Ben Thanh Market and then visit War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace. After that, ramble around the Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruise on the mud-brown waters of Mekong Delta, where is carpeted with rice paddies, coconut trees, floating houses and villages. Poke head into a local house, say hello to the kind Mekong villagers and enjoy the cooking time and homemade dishes with the owners. After lunch, meander around nearby area for further insight into authentic countryside life before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Hue. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and relax.

Overnight: Hue
Meal: Breakfast

Start with the solemn and peaceful Royal Tomb of King Minh Mang. Take a Royal Dragon Boat to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda like a little gem set on the north bank of the Perfume River. After that, discover the historic and cultural Imperial Citadel as well as the Forbidden Purple City prior to rambling around the hustling Dong Ba Market.

Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drop by the Hai Van Pass, Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum and Marble Mountains when passing through Da Nang. Upon arrival in Hoi An in the afternoon, relax in the hotel or do some adventures in the city by yourself.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a morning trip to the My Son Sanctuary owed its spiritual origins to Hinduism with fascinating history. Return to the urban area to visit the aesthetic Japanese Bridge, outstanding Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants' house.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you will be escorted to Da Nang airport for the morning flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and accompany you to visit Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch, you will be transferred to check in the hotel for refreshment. In the afternoon, ride a rickshaw to the Old Quarter, and never miss the traditional Water Puppet Show.

Note: Most museums are closed on Mondays, and the HCM Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend a pleasant day cruising on the picturesque Halong Bay, and have a taste of amazing landscape with thousands of grotesque islands and islets scattered on the virid waters.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning Tai Chi on the sundeck is highly recommended to you. Go ashore the Cat Ba Island, and cycle with a local guide to discover the tropical jungle. There are also many other interesting activities on the ship for your choice.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your adventure in the magical grotto dazzling with wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. After brunch, disembark and be driven to the hotel in Hanoi for the night.

Overnight: Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast onboard

Enjoy your free time before being escorted to the airport for the flight to your next destination.

Meal: Breakfast