The Old Quarter of Hanoi is referred to as the city of ancient 36 streets and districts. These streets represented professional guilds of the ancient Vietnam Capital that we can even find nowadays. Travelling by a cyclo from the hotel, we pass many French influences including Hanoi Opera House, the State Bank and the former Governor's palace.

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival. (D with traditional live music)
The Old Quarter of Hanoi is referred to as the city of ancient 36 streets and districts. These streets represented professional guilds of the ancient Vietnam Capital that we can even find nowadays. Travelling by a cyclo from the hotel, we pass many French influences including Hanoi Opera House, the State Bank and the former Governor's palace.
Afterwards, we journey around beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, tour the Hanoi Cathedral built in late 19th century. Finally, we wander the lively old streets filled with traditional crafts, having some great bargain before we have dinner and return to the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2 Hanoi - Halong (B,L and D on boat)
Enjoy the 170km journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Ha Long. Board our traditional Huong Hai Deluxe Junk in the afternoon and cruise through the middle of Halong Bay while enjoying a seafood lunch served on board. Visit one of the most impressive grottoes and have a swim at a deserted beach. After dinner, stop off in a quite bay for some night fishing before having a peaceful sleep in a comfortable cabin.
Overnight on boat

Day 3 Halong- Hanoi - Hue (B and L on boat)
The Huong Hai resumes its cruise the next day while breakfast is being served. If weather conditions permit, go in a small boat through flooded caves leading to the heart of one island. Enjoy your last meal while the junk cruises slowly back to the pier.
Back to Hanoi. Transfer to aiport to take morning flight Hanoi-Hue. Airport pickup and tour.
Travelling through pine forest and lush hills about 7Km southwest of Hue, we reach the mausoleum of King Tu Duc, a miniature of the Royal Palace, which harmonizes perfectly with the nature surroundings. On the return, we visit the King Khai Dinh's Tomb with completely different architectures from any of other Nguyen King's Tombs. This burial place combines aspects of both Vietnamese and French influences, including the decorative styles of each culture.
Overnight in Hue

Day 4 Hue City tour (B,royal D with traditional live music)
Taking a Dragon Boat, we travel along the serene Perfume River, visiting the sublime Thien Mu Pagoda built in 1601, which become symbolic of Hue's peaceful beauty and was classified as the 14 th on the list of the Imperial Capital's 20 landmarks. There is also a chance to stroll the path of the Royal Citadel where the ruling Nguyen Dynasty and Royal Families used to live as we explore its many fascinating architectural remainders that survived after the wars.
Overnight in Hue

Day 5 Hue - Hoi An (B)
We depart Hue for Hoian, the old town of Hoi An, where we see hundreds of original houses built from 17 th century. Wandering the beautiful narrow streets, we see the unique Japanese covered bridge and pause at some of old Chinese pagodas. Before returning to the hotel, we travel by sampan on the Thu Bon River and visit villages well known for their ceramic products and carpentry, still handcrafted in the traditional way.
Overnight in Hoian

Day 6 Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B,D on boat)
We set out in the morning towards My Son, a capital of the once powerful Champa Kingdom. In this area we find 68 remaining structures, though in partial ruin, but still are sculptural treasures, dating from the 7 th to 13 th century, that worth to see. My Son was in its time an important religious center dedicated to the Cham Kings and Hindu divinities. Circled by mountains, its mystery and serenity will leave us in awe.
Overnight in Hoian

Day 7 Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B,D with traditional live music)
On the way from Hoian to Da Nang airport, we visit the unique museum of Cham Sculpture, which houses the large collection of over 300 stone statues.
Flight Danang-Saigon. Airport pickup and short tour
This city's attractions provide a wealth of opportunity to learn about the country's ancient realm. The historical museum features a collection of artifacts and relics, representing the evolution of Vietnam's cultures. Later we drive to the Reunification Hall built from 1963, which still houses everything left after April 30, 1975. We tour the banquet room with a large oil painting, the State Chamber and the Cabinet room that was used for daily military briefing during the war.
Overnight in Saigon

Day 8 Saigon - Siem Reap (B, D in famous local restaurant)
Depart from Saigon to Siem Reap
Welcome at Siem Reap international Airport. Check in hotel. Free at leisure.
Dinner at local nice restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 9 Siem Reap (B)
Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom ( 12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, The Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Lokiteshvara, the Royal Enclosure , Phimeanakas , the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King .
Afternoon Visit Ta Prohm a place discovered and retained much of its mystery; especially, its hug tree covered and then visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat , the temple complex covers 81hectares and distinct of five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks and jungle .
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Siem Reap (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas , located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap and take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake , the great Lake of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia.
Afternoon Visit Wat Inkosei built on the site of an ancient temple and Wat Bo pagoda to view its well-preserved paintings. Visit a workshop where traditional shadow play puppets are made. Visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market. Overnight at hotel

Day 11 Leaving for Belgium from Siem Reap(B)
Breakfast at hotel. Experience shopping at the local market " Old market" or day at leisure until transfer to airport. * End of program *