After breakfast drive to the Ban Sankhong, a village where weaving and sa paper making takes place. Continue to Ban Don. In this village you will see local blacksmiths at work. Proceed to the village Ban Xang Hai famous for the local production of Lao Lao, the local whisky. Cross the Mekong to the Pak Ou caves There are two caves in the steep rock cliff at the confluence of the Mekong River and Ou River: Tham Ting, the lower cave and Tham Phum, which can be reached by a long staircase. They are full of Buddha images of varying styles, ages and size. Enjoy a picnic lunch, catered by a restaurant from Luang Prabang, nearby the caves. Afterwards board a boat for a leisurely cruise down the Mekong back to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival transfer back to your hotel with the rest of the afternoon free at leisure.

This comprehensive day tour takes in all of Hanoi's essential sites. In the morning we will visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (1), his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature

Lunch at the Press Club.

Afterwards we head to Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake and dates back to the 13th century. The lake itself is a picturesque focal point of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike. After a sumptuous lunch we take a relaxing one hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter. Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. At approximately 6 pm we will return you to your hotel.

* The Mausoleum and Museum are closed on Monday and Friday and usually during the months of October and November for maintenance. If the Mausoleum and Museum are closed, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology, widely acknowledged as the best in the country. The museum houses a display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority peoples.

Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries will be served in the dining room while the junk sets course for the Surprising Cave.
Transfer by small boat to the magnificent Surprising Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and explore the cave on foot.
Upon return to the boat depart for the pier in Halong City. Enjoy your breakfast and relax on the sundeck enjoying the spectacular limestone scenery while the boat approaches the pier. Arrival will be before noon.
Your private guide and driver will wait for you to transfer you back to Hanoi.

Lunch along the way.

Transfer to the airport.

Fly from Hanoi to Hue on Vietnam Airlines

Economy Class

Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.

You will be picked up by your guide and driver for the drive to Hoi An. On the way we will enjoy a seafood lunch at a restaurant at Lang Co Beach. Although a recently opened tunnel is for many the preferred way we will drive over the Hai Van Pass from where you have fantastic views over the South China Sea.

Before reaching Hoi An we will visit the nearby Marble Mountains and the famous Cham Museum in Danang. This museum displays artifacts from the culture of Champa.

Hoi An, the picturesque port formerly known as Faifo, is another highlight of this trip. Over the years Hoi An has built a reputation. It is without a doubt one of the most pleasant places in Vietnam. It's packed with historic buildings and has a unique atmosphere. Hoi An boasts some of the best food in Vietnam. You will have the afternoon free at your leisure.

This morning we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage, the archeological site of My Son. My Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.

My Son Sanctuary is one of Vietnam's only archaeological sites to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A large majority of My Son's exquisite architecture was destroyed by aerial bombing during  the Vietnam War. Despite the damage done My Son is still very much worth a visit.

Return to Hoi An where you will arrive in the early afternoon.

Afternoon free at your leisure.

You will spend a second day touring Angkor. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging program to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.This morning drive to the walled city of Angkor Thom. Visit, amongst others, the Bayon, the Gate of Angkor Thom, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants. Return to the hotel in the late morning for a break and a swim. Lunch at Viroth's restaurant. In the afternoon return to Angkor. You will have the whole afternoon for a visit to the main temple, Angkor Wat.

Dinner with traditional Cambodian Apsara dances at the Apsara Theatre.