FRI: AUSTRALIA/SIEM REAP

Depart Australia on your Singapore Airlines flight to Siem Reap. On arrival you will be transferred to the Siddharta Boutique Hotel for three nights.

SAT: SIEM REAP

Take a tuk tuk ride to Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmers and home of the Elephant Terrace. Climb onto the back of an elephant and ride through the ancient South Gate. Continue onto the Terrace of the Leper King, the Terrace of Elephants and Bayon Temple. Join a tethered hot air balloon for a panoramic view of Angkor Wat. This afternoon, experience the breathtaking beauty of Angkor Wat. Witness the sun setting from Pre Rup, a pyramidal temple surrounded by rice fields and tonight enjoy a traditional Khmer welcome dinner.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

SUN: SIEM REAP

Today visit the temples of Preah Khan, Banteay Samre and Banteay Srey, better known as the ‘Citadel of the Women’. Continue onto Banteay Kdej and Ta Prohm, known as the ‘Kingdom of Trees’ because of the giant fig and banyan trees that are slowly reclaiming the temple. Late this afternoon take a traditional tuk tuk to the McDermott Gallery and enjoy a welcome drink as you stroll through the gallery. Dinner tonight will be at the Foreign Correspondents Club.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

MON: SIEM REAP/SAIGON

Enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake and witness the unique lifestyle of the people who inhabit the lake region. Visit Kampong Kleang, a village where houses are built on stilts and see the fishing communities that thrive along the edges of the lake. Fly to Saigon and stay one night at the Asian Ruby Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1

TUE: SAIGON/CAN THO (MEKONG DELTA)

Spend a day exploring the colourful floating markets, emerald rice fields and lush back waterways of the Mekong Delta. Journey to Cai Be and Vinh Long and cruise through the many tributaries of the Mekong. Walk along the famous ‘Monkey Bridges’ that link the villages together and wander amongst vibrant tropical fruit gardens. Continue onto Can Tho and stay one night at the Victoria Can Tho Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

WED: CAN THO/SAIGON

An early morning visit the bustling floating markets of Cai Rang where countless boats, loaded with local produce, are moored alongside the riverbank ready for trading. Sail through the markets and watch the locals haggle and trade their wares to interested buyers. Explore the rural city of Can Tho, passing the local market and Khmer Pagoda. Return to Saigon and stay two nights at the Asian Ruby Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1

THU: SAIGON

Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels, constructed by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War, these tunnels ran directly under military bases and were used both as shelters and to stage surprise attacks. Continue onto the Reunification Palace, History Museum or Revolutionary Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street and the Ben Thanh Market. This evening enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

FRI: SAIGON/HOI AN

Fly to Danang where you will be transferred via Marble Mountain to Hoi An for two nights at the Hoi An Hotel. Enroute stop at Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

SAT: HOI AN

Described as a ‘living museum’ of narrow winding streets and rows of carefully-preserved ancient houses, Hoi An is brimming with a unique charm and tranquility. Enjoy a cyclo tour and see architecture reminiscent of the traders of a bygone era. Visit the unique Japanese covered bridge and a Chinese communal house. Enjoy a boat ride on the Thu Bon River and visit Thanh Ha to see skilled locals at work producing beautiful pottery.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1

SUN: HOI AN/HANOI

Fly to Hanoi where you will stay one night at the Medallion Hotel. Lunch today at KOTO Restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Literature and the Museum of History. This evening, enjoy the Water Puppet show.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1

MON: HANOI/HALONG BAY

Travel to Halong Bay to join your overnight cruise onboard the “Baitho” junk. Observe the natural beauty of the unique grottoes that ride towards the sky as you leisurely sail the emerald green waters of the bay.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

TUE: HALONG BAY/HANOI

Watch the sun rise over the bay before your return to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Stay two nights at the Medallion Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 1

WED: HANOI

Today visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his wooden cottage and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue onto Hao Lo Prison, formerly known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’, the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and the Museum of Ethnology. This evening enjoy dinner at the Press Club.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1

THU: HANOI/AUSTRALIA

Farewell Cambodia and Vietnam as you transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Meals: Breakfast 1

FRI: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA