Program by days
Примерна програма
DAY 1 (18.12.2024): Sofia-Dubai
Dear travelers, your adventure in Asia starts here!
You have an afternoon flight ahead. Departure from Sofia Airport on an Emirates flight at 14:40. Arrival at Dubai Airport around 21:40. Layover until your next flight.
Day 2 (19.12.2024): Dubai-Hanoi
Your next flight is with the same airline. Departure from Terminal 3 for Hanoi at 03:45.
Landing around 12:55. Welcome to Vietnam!
After your visas are checked, and you go through security, customs, and collect your luggage, you will be greeted at the airport exit by someone holding a sign with your name. You'll then have a private transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Check-in at the "InterContinental Hanoi Westlake" hotel (or similar).
Free time.
Overnight.
DAY 3 (20.12.2024): Hanoi - free time
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time.
Overnight.
DAY 5 (21.12.2024): HANOI - NINH BINH (HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE)
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 - 08:00: The same local representative will meet you at your hotel to embark on a 120 km adventure by limousine through lush landscapes. You will make stops for breaks along the way.
10:30: You will visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, including the Dinh King Temple, which dates back to the 17th century.
12:00: Enjoy an organized lunch at a local restaurant, where you can taste the delicious local cuisine.
14:00: You will board traditional local flat-bottomed boats known as “sampans” and cruise along the Ngo Dong River, taking in the beautiful scenery of karst hills, rice fields, and serene villages. You will pass through “Hang Ca,” “Hang Hai,” and “Hang Ba” caves.
16:00: Arrive at Mua Cave and embark on an incredible hike to the top of the Ngoa Mountain for stunning views of the rice valley.
17:30: Return to the vehicle and head back to Hanoi.
20:30: Return to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free time.
Overnight.
DAY 5 (22.12.2024) - HANOI - HALONG BAY – night on board
After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
Around 08:00 - 08:30in front of the hotel a car from the cruise company will be waiting to take you to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994 and 2006.
Please note that the following itinerary is subject to weather conditions conditions и Ambassador Cruise (2 days/1 night) reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice.
11:30 - 12:15: Check-in. You will be accommodated in the Ambassador Lounge at B135-B138 Halong Street.
12:15 - 12:30: You will be transferred to the Ambassador Cruise. While at Halong International Cruise Port, you will receive a brief orientation about the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink in the Piano Lounge or the restaurant.
12:30 - 14:00: Lunch at the Ambassador Restaurant. Enjoy your meal as the cruise heads towards Halong Bay.
14:30 - 15:30: Excursion: Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay where pearls are cultivated, showcasing traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship and Japanese technology. This location is also perfect for kayaking. /This activity is available for an additional fee./.
16:00 - 16:45: Your second stop of the day is the famous Ti Top Island, where you can swim or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the bay.
15:45 - 16:30: Optional onboard activities - If you prefer not to take the excursion mentioned above, you can stay on board and indulge yourself at the Ambassador Spa /This activity is available for an additional fee./, the outdoor jacuzzi (no additional charge, but please note that the weather may not be ideal for it at this time) or enjoy an afternoon tea in the Piano Lounge. /This activity is available for an additional fee./.
17:30 - 18:30: Sunset cocktails before dinner. /available on extra charge/. At sunset, the Ambassador Cruise will anchor at Coconut Tree Island. You can enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and live music in the Piano Lounge before dinner.
19:00: Dinner at the Ambassador Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant. (Dress code: formal/semi-formal/elegant casual). След вечеря времето е ваше да се отдадете на коктейл /This activity is available for an additional fee./, go squid fishing, or relax at the spa. /This activity is available for an additional fee./ or simply watch a movie in your cabin.
20:30: Live music at the Piano Lounge. Join us for a glamorous evening with live music from the Midnight Buzz Band (you’re in luck, as they usually have a day off on Mondays) while sampling from a special collection of wines /This activity is available for an additional fee./.
DAY 6 (23.12.2024): HALONG - HANOI – flight to DANANG - transfer to HOI AN
06:30 - 07:00: Tai Chi on the sun deck. Greet the sunrise with a Tai Chi session.
07:00 - 07:30: Light breakfast in the restaurant.
07:30 - 08:20: Excursion "Explore Sung Sot Cave" - This is the largest and most impressive cave in the bay, where you can see stalactites in various formations.
08:30 - 09:30: Buffet breakfast at the Ambassador Restaurant. Back on board, breakfast will be served while you cruise along Bai Tu Long Bay, before you check out and return to Halong International Cruise Port.
10:15 - 10:30: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port and take the shuttle back to Hanoi, organized by the cruise company.
Between 13:30 and 14:00, the shuttle will drop you off at your familiar hotel in Hanoi.
From here, you will have a private transfer to Noi Bai Airport (without a guide) to catch your evening flight to Danang. A local driver will be waiting for this transfer. You will depart on a flight to Danang at 16:55 and arrive around 18:30. After collecting your luggage and exiting the airport, a local representative will meet you outside. You will then be taken to your hotel in Hoi An via private transfer.
Night at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai /or similar/ at Hoi An..
DAY 7 (24.12.2024): HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN - BOAT TRIP IN WATER COCONUT FOREST
After breakfast, you will travel to visit the Cam Thanh water coconut village. Enjoy a brief talk about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and community. Next, board a boat for a cruise along the Cua Dai River. You will join local fishermen on the river, have the chance to try your hand at net casting, and learn how to paddle a traditional Vietnamese "bamboo basket boat." You will also hear about the harsh conditions endured by soldiers in the area during the Vietnam War. Spend some time relaxing and taking in the surroundings before being transferred back to your hotel.
In the afternoon, prepare for a walking tour of this charming port city. Wander through narrow streets lined with centuries-old houses, where the architecture is heavily influenced by Chinese, Japanese, and French styles. You will visit several attractions, including the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the Tan Ky Old House, and the local market.
In the town, you will find many art galleries and tailor shops. If you need custom-made clothing, this is the place to be in Vietnam.
Your gala dinner is at The Nam Hai Four Seasons from 18:30 to 22:30.
Enjoy!
Night at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai at Hoi An. /or similar/.
DAY 8 (25.12.2024): Free time at HOI AN
Breakfast and free time.
Night at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai /or similar/ at Hoi An..
DAY 9 (26.12.2024): Free time at HOI AN
Breakfast and free time.
Night at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai /or similar/ at Hoi An..
DAY 10 (27.12.2024)- HOI AN - GOLDEN BRIDGE - DANANG - полет за SIEM REAP
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and embark on a journey to the Ba Na Hills to catch the cable car.
You will have free time to explore the Golden Bridge, which is held up by two massive stone hands. Open to visitors since June 2018, the bridge is 150 meters long and rises over 1,400 meters above sea level, offering stunning views that you will see for yourself.
Continue to Nginh Phong Top, Le Nim Villas, and the Orchid Garden, and then proceed further. Descend via the cable car and then transfer directly to the airport in time for your flight to Siem Reap.
You depart at 18:30 and arrive around 20:45.
Upon arrival, a local representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Night at hotel Park HyattSiem Reap /or similar./.
DAY 11 (28.12.2024): SIEM REAPANGKOR TEMPLES (fullday) - SIEM REAP
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, at the designated time with your guide, you will be met by your guide and driver to visit the South Gate with its enormous statues, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple – unique with its 54 towers adorned with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will also visit Ta Prohm Temple – a stunning blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty, where giant trees have been growing for centuries.
In the afternoon, you will visit the most famous of all the temples – Angkor Wat.
The complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its five distinctive towers are featured on the Cambodian flag and represent a 12th-century masterpiece, considered by historians as a prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.
Enjoy the sunset over Phnom Bakheng, which rises nearly 70 meters above the plain where the remaining temples are located. You will witness a stunning view!
Night at hotel Park HyattSiem Reap /or similar/.
DAY 12 (29.12.2024): FLOATING VILLAGE IN TONLE SAP – free afternoon at SIEM REAP
Breakfast.
This afternoon, you will visit Kampong Phluk Floating Village, located 20 km from Siem Reap. The meeting time will be arranged according to your needs and agreement with your guide. Upon arrival at the port, you will embark on a boat journey. Over 3,000 Khmer people inhabit this area, with their homes built from wood and bamboo, elevated 6 to 7 meters on stilts, also known as "coconut" supports.
During the dry season, when the lake level is low and water is scarce, the buildings appear like skyscrapers. During this time, many residents move away from the lake and build temporary houses again on stilts. In the hot season, when the water level rises once more, the locals move back into their permanent homes, with the stilts submerged underwater again. The people make their living by fishing, producing fermented fish paste (made from grated fermented fish), and making smoked and dried fish, dried shrimp, and more.
Return to Siem Reap and continue to one of the city's most charming open-air markets – Psar Chars, also known as the “Old Market,” where you can buy a wide variety of items.
Free time at Siem Reap.
Night at hotel Park HyattSiem Reap /or similar/.
DAY 13 (30.12.2024) - SIEM REAP - flight to PHNOM PENH
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time till transfer for your flight for Phnom Penh.
The flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh departs at 15:55 and arrives around 16:50.
You will be met by a driver for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel KVL /or similar./.
DAY 14 (31.12.2024): Free time - PHNOM PENH
Breakfast.
Free time.
Overnight at hotel KVL /or similar/.
DAY 15 (01.01.2025): PHNOM PENH – flight to SAIGON
Happy New Year!
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time till your transfer for your flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh).
You will depart for Saigon on a flight at 17:20 and arrive around 18:20. Transfer to your hotel on your own. Check-in upon arrival.
Night at hotel Park Hyatt Saigon /or similar./.
DAY 16-17 (02-03.01.2025): HO CHI MINH Free time
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time.
Night at hotel Park Hyatt Saigon /or similar./.
DAY 18 (04.01.2025): Departure from HO CHI MINH
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out till 12:00.
Free time until transfer to the airport for your flight (without a guide).
You will depart on an evening flight from Saigon to Dubai at 23:55.
DAY 19 (05.01.2025): Departure from Dubai
You will land at Dubai Airport around 04:25. After a brief layover, you will take a flight to Sofia at 09:45.
You will arrive in the capital around 13:35.