Indochina Cultural Treasures

Arrive Hanoi. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (visit outside), Train street, Joseph's Cathedral, Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple then Cyclo around old quater. 

Overnight in Hanoi

8:00 Pick you up at hotel in the city, we will head directly to Halong bay; among the road we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red river delta.

11:30 Arrive at the Crown Legend Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.

12:15 Check in at the Crown Legend Cruise. While enjoying welcome drinks, itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.

13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets. 

14:30 - 16:00 Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave. 

16:00 Visit to Titop Island

17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) at Crown Legend Bar or Sundeck.

18:30 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make spring rolls.

19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.

20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Crown Legend Bar. 

22:30 Overnight onboard 

06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay. 

07:00 - 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:30 your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.

09:00 – 09:30 Back on board, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

10:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor. 

11:00 – 11:15 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer back to Hanoi then go directly to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

This morning we transfer to visit famous Cu Chi underground tunnels system used by Vietnamese guerillas during the American war. This system is stretched over 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian border with innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. The remaining tunnels give the tourists unique experience and an understanding of what underground life in the American war was like. After lunch we transfer to Moc Bai border gate for your check in Phnom Penh – Cambodia. Our Cambodia guide and driver pick you up then transfer to hotel in Phnom Penh. 

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. Then drive to visit the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek. Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) were detained and tortured at the S-21 prison and transported to extermination camp of Choeng Ek. Visit Russian Market, which has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, silk, etc. 

Afternoon, visit to Royal Palace, the royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. Continue to Silver Pagoda, serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures and the National Museum, with many pre & post Angkor artifacts. Finally visit Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Enjoy Sunset Cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers in Phnom Penh.  

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Today, transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by private coach. It takes 6 hours drive. On the way visit spider merchants sell different varieties of large, furry arachnids for locals and adventurous tourists to snack on, archeological “Naga Bridge” at Kompong Kdei. On arrival, check in at hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap

After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples. Firstly, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Thom including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple. 

Afternoon, it is time to visit the wonderful Angkor Wat Temples – one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of 12th. Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples. This evening, enjoy buffet local dinner with Cambodian Cultural Performance including Apsara Show.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Today is on your own leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination.