Quintessential Vietnam and Malaysia

Itinerary

• Day 1: International Arrival, Hanoi

  Welcome to Vietnam! Upon your arrival in Hanoi, your guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to get rid of the jet lag.

  • Hanoi

• Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing

  Today, you will visit Hanoi City attractions including Ho Chi Minh Complex (the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, closed on Monday and Friday), Presidential Palace, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple.

  In the afternoon, you will visit the Ethnologic Museum, and then a rickshaw will take you along narrow streets of the diverse Old Quarter. Stop at the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake. In front of this lake, enjoy the famous water puppet show at the theatre. Free at leisure in the evening.

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  • Hanoi

• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay for a rich Halong Bay cruise.

  It is a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Here, you can see nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea and traditional sampans and junks sail the glinting water, grottos, thick forests, and hidden coves. It will be a real ocean adventure! A variety of optional activities like kayaking, swimming, diving will definitely add more fun to this trip.

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  • Halong Bay

• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An

  Today, continue your unforgettable Halong Bay cruise and enjoy brunch before disembarking the cruiser at around 10a.m.. Your guide and driver will meet you at the pier and then drive to the airport in Hanoi for the afternoon flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in. Have free time on your own.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 5: Hoi An Sightseeing

  This morning depart for the My Son - Holy Land to see the remains of Kingdom of Champa. After lunch, drive back to Hoi An to visit Japanese Bridge, renowned Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants house. Your guide will tell you all the stories behind these historical relics.

  Enjoy the mix of peace and alive nightlight in Hoi An in the evening on your own.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 6: Hoi An Cooking Class

  This morning, you will enjoy a half day join-in group Cooking Class in Hoi An. After the lesson, sit down and enjoy what you have cooked.

  After that, drive back to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do some shopping or relaxing at the hotel.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

  After breakfast, head to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel for some rest.

  The rest of the day is yours to walk around on your own or go back to the hotel for relaxing.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing

  This morning, set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Ben Thanh Market, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) are absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

  Today, you will be driven to Mekong Delta area to enjoy one day Mekong Delta tour (My Tho) with visiting villages and markets.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Kuala Lumpur

  You will have a free morning before driving to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

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  • Kuala Lumpur

• Day 11: Kuala Lumpur City Discovery

  After breakfast, your Kuala Lumpur City Discovery today includes the King's Palace, the National Monument, the National Museum, the superb buildings at the Independence Square and the Moorish-style railway station. You will also stop at the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers for a photo opportunity.

  Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Free to do some shopping or relax on your own this afternoon.

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  • Kuala Lumpur

• Day 12: Kuala Lumpur - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

  Early in the morning, you will be driven to Malacca (about 2 hours) - a place filled with unique heritage, customs, and lifestyle of the local folks. Your tour today includes the UNESCO Heritage site recognition, Dutch Administration office, St Peter's Church, the ruins of St Paul's Church, Porta De Santiago, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and Jonker Street.

  Lunch is on your own today and you can easily find kinds of special foods with Malaysia Style. After the tour, you will be escorted back to Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Kuala Lumpur

• Day 13: Kuala Lumpur, Departure

  After breakfast, you will be free at leisure before heading to the airport for onward flight. 

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