Vietnam And Dream Angkor

Morning alarm to practice Tai Chi and admire the sunrise. Coffee and biscuits on the junk. Continuation of the cruise to visit the caves. Brunch on board before leaving the room. Landing and departure by car to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival and check in the hotel in Ninh Binh.

Departure for Trang An, considered Halong Bay on land; 2.5 hour boat trip surrounded by picturesque landscapes through 9 natural caves carved by the river in karst rock in an environment still untouched by mass tourism. Continuation by car to visit the Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between the 10th and 11th centuries. Also in Hoa Lu, visit two very important temples dedicated to two ancient Vietnamese kings: King Dinh and King Le. Free lunch. Transfer to Mai Chau. In the evening traditional dance show and tasting of typical rice grappa. Overnight in Mai Chau.

Departure by plane to Hue, the ancient capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Free lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda situated on a hill near the river and the Citadel consisting of the Royal Fortress and the Forbidden City. The Citadel was partially destroyed by the Americans in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hue. 

Embarkation for the cruise on the Perfume River, with a stop to visit the village of Sinh: the possibility to assist and participate in the realization of a traditional design Bike tour, admiring the panorama, nature, life, and customs of a village typical of central Vietnam. Continue with a visit to the village of Thanh Tien, meeting with an artist who will teach you how to make paper flowers. Continuation of the bicycle tour, visit to some temples and the local market. Stop at a local house and cooking class: preparation and tasting of two typical dishes of Hue. In the afternoon, visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang - the best-known emperor of the 13 of the Nguyen Dynasty. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast, transfer by car to Hoian, crossing Cloud Hill, with the possibility of making a stop to take photographs. Upon arrival in Da Nang, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture. The afternoon is reserved for visiting the ancient city of Hoi An: the Hoi An market, the ancient house of Tan Ky, the Chinese Phuc Kien Temple, the Japanese covered bridge, the silk workshop, and free time for purchases.
Overnight in Hoi An. 

Upon arrival, welcome by tour guide in Siem Reap, transfer to check in hotel! Then visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Come back to visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Overnight in Siem Reap!

Breakfast at hotel, free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards!