Upon arrival, warmly welcome at Siem Reap International airport, you are met by our guide & driver and then transferred direct to hotel for check in.

The remaining time is free for you to rest & relax at the hotel. You may wish to explore the city, you can choose to visit Pub Street which is well-known for its quality yet economical food & beverage outlets.

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be at leisure a bit and then:

0800 Hrs : Our shuttle bus with tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to South Gate of Angkor Thom.

Walk through the South Gate of Angkor Thom via the Naga Bridge, taking some photos.

Walk from South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple via the big trees, play with monkeys (Be careful with your things as monkey might try to take it away from you).

Visit to Bayon Temple and walk to Baphuon, Elephant Terrance, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Enclosure.

Lunch break (At your own cost).

1300 Hrs : You’ll be driven to Angkor Wat Temple area (Visit to Angkor Wat Temple until sunset).

1730 Hrs : Our shuttle bus with guide will bring you back to hotel for the night.

Breakfast at hotel.

Today, the day is kept leisurely for you to rest & relax. You may choose to explore Siem Reap city of your own.

You will be transferred to Siem Reap bus station to board an air-conditioned tourist coach for departure to Phnom Penh, which will take approximately 7-8 hours depending on traffic conditions. Buses leave in the morning and arrive Phnom Penh late afternoon. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh bus station you will be met by our guide and driver to transfer you to the hotel for check in.

You may upgrade to one hour domestic flight for £140 per person including to/from airport transfers.

BY RIVER BOAT (OPTIONAL)

Express Boat Cruising on Tonlé Sap Lake

Disclaimer – Whilst this trip proves popular, local safety standards do not match those seen in the West and guests are strongly advised to take the scheduled coach for this part of the itinerary.

We can arrange Express Boat Cruising, if required, but guests choosing this trip do so at their own risk.

Note : In case the cruise cannot be operated due to low water levels [water level varies according to the time of the year and the amount of rainfall recorded], or the cruise company not having enough passengers to operate cruise on the day and other technical reasons, our liability will be limited to arranging you an air-conditioned luxury coach service between the cities on this day – Express Boat Cruising.

The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own to explore some highlights in Phnom Penh such as the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles and National Museum.

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be then free on your own to explore the city.

Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Then continue your visit to National Museum.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or S21, was the former Tuol Svay Prey High School. The Khmer Rouge set up a prison at this site in May 1976, to detain individual accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime, and was Angkar’s premier security institution, the Killing Field of Choeung Ek, and Wat Phnom temples.

Breakfast at hotel.

Than you will be transferred to Phnom Penh bus station to board air conditioned tourist coach for departure to Ho Chi Minh City which will take approximately 6-7 hours depending on the traffic. Buses leave in the morning and arrive Ho Chi Minh City late afternoon. Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City bus station you will be met by our guide and driver to transfer you to the hotel for check in.

You may upgrade to one hour domestic flight for £140 per person including to/from airport transfers.

The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a centre of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be heading out of town to join the group tour, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting river trip will pass by the lush green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries. The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots.

Breakfast at hotel.

Today, the day is kept leisurely for you to rest & relax. You may choose to explore Ho Chi Minh City of your own.

After having breakfast, you’ll be at leisure till the time of a transfer to the airport for a departure flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on VN236 (11:30 – 13:30). Upon arrival at Noibai Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi for a Check-in.

The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own.

After having breakfast at hotel, you will be at leisure till the time to be picked up at hotel by our air-conditioned tourist shuttle bus for Halong Bay.

1245 Hrs : Arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf. Halong Bay has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Ha Long Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands most lying in the two main areas: the south-eastern part of Bai Tu Long Bay and southwestern part of Ha Long Bay. They are the result of many times of rising and lowering processes of the continent to form a karst. The process of nearly full erosion and weathering of the karst created the unique Ha Long Bay in the world. In 2000, UNESCO recognised it as the World Heritage for the second time for its geographical and geomorphologic values.

1250 Hrs : Transfer to Halong Cruises by our charming tenders. Then you’ll be welcome by fresh Drink, Cruise briefing & safety instructions before getting a check-in for your cabin.

1330 Hrs : Vietnamese sea-food lunch will be served on board, while cruising towards surprising cave.

1530 Hrs : Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave – one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, kayaking with Heritage Cruise where you have chances to see stalagmites & stalactites created million years ago, with your own eyes.

1630 Hrs : Arrive at Titiov Island, free time for swimming and then do kayaking through Luon cave. Enjoy the exciting feelings of swimming, sunbathing and kayaking among the World Natural Wonder. All of them make you feel like being in a different world, which likes in your dream.

2130 Hrs : Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin on Halong Bay cruise.

Overnight stay in cruise with dinner(Superior Cabin).

Note : Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.

0630 Hrs : Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

0730 Hrs : Have breakfast with Sunrise while cruising to Titov Island – surrounded by luxuriant trees and high stone walls.

0915 Hrs : Back to Cruise and continue to explore the Bay & visit Hoa Cuong Fishing Village. Passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Islet.

1000 Hrs : Join Vietnamese Cooking Class.

1030 Hrs : Lunch will be served on board whilst the Cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Halong Pier.

1130 Hrs : Disembark at the harbor, Halong City. Time to say Good Bye to the Crew.

1200 Hrs : Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

1630 Hrs : Arrival back at your hotel.

By the end of day, we’ll arrange the first-class tickets for a “Water Puppet Show” prolonging roughly within 1 hour. You can totally walk by yourself from your hotel to the Water Puppet Theater for around 3 – 5 minutes.

Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon check out from the hotel. As per your flight time we will drop you to the airport for flight to Singapore.

Upon landing at Singapore Airport, you will be met at the airport by a tour representative. The agent will then guide you to the transportation service that transfers you to your hotel. Once there, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.

You may want to partake in the Optional Tour – Singapore under the stars at the cost of £160 per person.

You will be picked up at your hotel and taken down to Marina Bay Sands, a 57-storey mega structure flaunts the Sands’ SkyPark, situated on the world’s largest public cantilevered platform. Its vast, curved-surfboard-like deck envelopes a one-hectare sky oasis, boasting lush greenery and sculptured gardens. Experience the stunning panoramic view of Singapore – there is surely no greater feeling than to stand above Singapore’s grandest structures! Then it’s time to enjoy a bumboat ride: cruise along the waters of Singapore river on bumboats, otherwise commonly known as ‘tongkangs’. Listen to the calm murmur of the propellers hitting the water as you absorb the history of the Riverside Quay. As you glide along the waterfront, marvel at the extravagant contrast between the restored century-old shop houses and the striking skyscraper-riddled skyline of modern Singapore. Next up, you will get the chance to try a local seafood dinner. After disembarking, step into a seafood restaurant and sample the city’s most famous delicacies.

You’ll return to the hotel with a great first impression of Singapore (not included in price).

After breakfast at the hotel, at 09:00, you will be picked up and taken to Little India. Wander through this exotic quarter, where countless stalls are spruced with garlands of jasmine and merchants busy themselves with selling everything from traditional saris and colourful spices to festive ornaments. Then, visit the iconic Kampong Glam district, Singapore’s Arab Quarter. This district is the city’s veteran creative hub, and it continually thrives on celebrating its colourful heritage. It contains lovely indie boutiques, vintage shop-houses and street murals where art is taken to the walls. To make the most of your time here, step into its bright and cheerful textile shops, pick out a hand-woven Persian rug and taste some aromatic Arabian teas. Filled with traditional shops and markets, as well as cool stores and cafés, Chinatown is a hub of trade and activity. Stroll among Chinese medicine shops, teahouses, acupuncturists and calligraphers, then head to Chinatown’s Food Street to sample some quintessential local delights. Flip over to a new page on your travel diary as the coach traverses Shenton Way, commonly known as Asia’s Wall Street. The backdrop of bumboats cruising through the historic waterway reminds us of its former rustic days. Then, travel to the Botanic Gardens – Singapore’s first UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site – where you will visit the fascinating orchid enclosure, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchids.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon, around 1400 Hrs.

Today will be at your own leisure to explore Singapore as you please.

You may want to partake in the Optional Tour to the Peranakan Tour at the cost of £90 per person.

You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:00. You might have heard about the origins of Peranakan culture in Singapore and how history married two cultures into one. But did you know the Peranakans preserve their heritage to this day, despite the changing, fast-paced world that surrounds them? In the morning, after breakfast, travel from your hotel to Joo Chiat and start the day with a leisurely stroll down this iconic road. This area is lined with colourful Peranakan-inspired houses that tell stories through their elegant craftmanship as well as through their mysterious peep holes! Learn the tales of how this vibrant culture once dominated life in Joo Chiat and contributed to the creation of the state. Head over to a specially hand-picked Peranakan shop-house. Carefully restored with gold-gilded woodcarvings and furnishings, this building proves the endearing dedication of those who run it to preserving traditional arts. Here, you will be warmly welcomed by a local Peranakan historian. Admire the art of beading, participate in a sarong demonstration and taste traditional delicacies such as the nonya kueh. You will also be offered an opportunity to take home a piece of timeless artwork from among an array of gifts ranging from fashion, household and handmade collectibles (not included in price).

At around midday, transfer back to the hotel.

Wake up to charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel before setting out to further explore the city of Singapore at your own rhythm. Enjoy your free time by doing all the things you want to do – be it shopping, visiting more sites or simply relaxing – before you’re transferred from the hotel back to the airport, where you will catch your flight to your following destination.