On arrival in Hanoi today, Camellia Tours Vietnam’s tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel, located close to the centre of the city. Free at your leisure on the remainder of the day.

After breakfast, travel by coach to the ancient village of Duong Lam. Recognized as a national relic, it has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back 400 years. On arrival, visit one of the oldest houses in the village, the home of the Huyen family, who have lived here for generations. Then choose to explore this quiet village and the tranquil countryside on foot or by bicycle. Visit the restored Phung Hung Temple and Mia Pagoda before enjoying lunch at the house of a local family. Back in Hanoi this evening, step aboard on the train for the overnight rail journey to Lao Cai.

On arrival in Lao Cai this morning, disembark your train and transfer to Sapa, a quiet and visually stunning mountain town located in north-western Vietnam. After settling in to your hotel, set off on a soft trekking tour to nearby Ta Phin, a small and picturesque village that’s home to the Kinh, Black Hmong and Red Dao people, who are known for their red headscarves and their handicraft skills. This expedition offers great insight into the daily life of these ethnic hill tribes. Afterwards, return to discover Sapa by night

This morning, take a guided walking tour of Sapa and its famous colourful markets. A magical combination of breathtaking landscapes, ethnic cultures and bracing mountain air, the alpine village of Sapa has been a gathering spot for hundreds of years. Here, local hill tribes buy and sell household products, animals, embroidery and handicrafts, as well as drinking corn wine with friends. After time at leisure, continue to visit the nearby village of Ta Van. Later, return to explore the city of Lao Cai before re-boarding the Train for your overnight journey back to Hanoi.

Right after disembark at the Gas station, take a rest and then go on a tour of Hanoi. Visit the most famous historical and cultural sites included Ho Chi Minh’s complex, Temple of Literature, and then take a cyclo tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Afterwards, head to Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

Travel by coach to Ha Long and embark on your luxurious three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay. Set sail among thousands of spectacular limestone islets. Visit a  beautiful cave filled with stalactites and absorb the magnificent bay views from viewing platforms at the top of the cave, then later, enjoy guided kayaking or swimming. Tonight, indulge in a delicious dinner on board.

Wake up early, enjoy breakfast and continue to discover the Bay in the morning. Check out the cabin as the ship sails back to the harbor. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, take a scenic coach ride to the historic city of Hoi An. Check in hotel and free at your leisure.

Today, attend a Hoi An market tour and an exclusive cooking class with the Cooking Class. Head to Hoi An’s colourful market to learn about local ingredients that you’ll use in the cooking lesson, then take a leisurely boat cruise along the Hoi An River to the school. Here, explore the herb garden before learning how to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes. Afterwards, sample the results of your efforts at a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of Hoi An at your leisure to explore more of bustling Hoi An.

Travel past the towering natural wonder of the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located south of Da Nang. Enjoy the beautiful Lang Co Beach then cross the Hai Van Pass, one of the country’s most scenic and beautiful hillside roads, on your way to Hue. Upon arrival, check in hotel and visit Hue’s Imperial Citadel and the tallest pagoda in Vietnam, the historic Thien Mu Pagoda. Tonight, be treated to an indulgent emperor feast unique to this region, featuring sumptuous royal Vietnamese cuisine.

Following breakfast, this morning depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war. Then get back to Ho Chi Minh city for walking tour in the afternoon and a cyclo ride of this fascinating city; visit an artist’s home to learn about traditional lacquer art; browse local treasures as you embark on an enthralling shopping tour or enjoy a motorbike tour.

Today, head to My Tho Port to embark on RV AmaDara or RV AmaLotus Cruise for your eight-day on spacious Mekong River cruise. After a short briefing is conducted before adjourning for lunch. After port clearance formalities, captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Cai Be for overnight.

Step ashore in Cai Be to visit the French Gothic Cathedral, then visit a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made. Enjoy lunch back on board as you cruise towards Sa Dec. Here, enjoy a boat ride, then visit a traditional Fujian Temple. After that,, ship sets sail and moors midstream at Tan Chau.

Take a small-boat journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau, then step ashore for a rickshaw tour of Tan Chau. Later, visit a local evergreen island, then perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration while border formalities are carried out and you cross into Cambodia.

After breakfast, take a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields, before visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. After lunch, a Phnom Penh tour takes you to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

This morning in Phnom Penh, relax aboard your luxury ship or discover the city’s Russian market. Later today, cruise to the remote Koh Chen, a small village specializing in copper ware.

Disembark in Prek K’dam, where you’ll set off by coach on a morning tour of the graceful town of Oudong. Visit the monastery for a Buddha blessing experience, then continue to Kampong Tralach to visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Later, take a traditional ox-cart ride through rice fields back to your river ship.

Enjoy a boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang this morning. Then return to your ship and cast off towards the lake of Tonle Sap. This evening, enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner on board your ship

Disembark your river ship, transfer to your hotel in Siem Reap, then head to the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Visit the last capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, where you’ll see the 12th-century temple, Bayon. This evening, free at your leisure to enjoy Siem Reap by night.

Rise early and travel to the Angkor complex for a glass of champagne as you enjoy a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat. Afterwards, embark on a guided tour of this impressive temple, then return to your hotel in Siem Reap for breakfast. This afternoon, you’ll explore the intriguing temple of Ta Prohm, famous for its intertwined trees. Later, visit “Opportunities of Development thru Art” – ODA, a Siem Reap organisation that provides education opportunities for disadvantaged children. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance and overnight in Siem Reap.

The Vietnam Grand Cruise Tour Package is coming to the end. Free at your leisure until the onward flight.