Nha Trang

Experience the magnificent Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and is the country's prime attraction for visitors.

Hinweis:

• There is extensive walking at the temple sites, with steps at Bayon and Angkor Wat

• This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who use a wheelchair

• Flight schedules are subject to change and thus the tour sequence may vary

• A Cambodian Visa is included in the cost of this program

• Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour

DAY 1 - 12. November 2024

Disembark the ship in Nha Trang and transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap via Ho Chi Minh City. En route you will have a brief city tour of Nha Trang.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met and assisted with obtaining your Cambodian Visa.

Transfer to your hotel to freshen up. Later drive to a local restaurant for dinner accompanied by a traditional performance. After dinner, return to your hotel.

DAY 2 – 13. November 2024

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then transfer to the Angkor Thom complex. You will visit the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom and the famous Bayon Complex whose giant stone faces have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. The curious smiling faces are said to be the representation of King Jayavarman VII, the creator of Bayon Temple. Next you will move on to the Elephants Terrace & Leper King.

Another highlight is a visit to the famous Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its forest atmosphere with enormous fig trees. Dieser Tempel sieht heute noch genau so aus, wie ihn die ersten europäischen Forscher gesehen haben. You may recognize it as it’s also the location of many scenes filmed for Angelina Jolie’s huge blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider.

Your morning of adventure will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon you will drive to Bantey Srei, the beautiful ‘Women’s Citadel’ located 32km from Siem Reap town. This is the last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered in Cambodia.

The day will end with a visit to the famous Angkor Wat. This is the highest and most magnificent

temple in Cambodia. This huge temple was built by King Suryavarman as a Hinduist temple with his

tomb on the top tower.

Your guide will point out the best spots for taking photos of this massive temple complex as you walk amidst the moss-peppered cobbled pathways, gaze up at the intricately carved tower tops and perhaps climb the steep and narrow temple steps that lead to wide courtyards.

The remainder of the evening is at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 3 - 14. November 2024

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the Siem Reap airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the port to re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

08:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Nha Trang and meet your guide

09:15 Uhr Check in for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City

11:25 Uhr Flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:35 Uhr Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City – change planes

16:15 Uhr Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (flight details TBA and subject to change)

17:30 Uhr Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodian Visa are issued

18:20 Uhr Transfer to your hotel for check-in

19:00 Uhr Transfer to a local restaurant for dinner with show

21:00 Uhr Return to your hotel

Overnight at Treeline Urban resort or similar hotel

TAG 2

07:00 Uhr Buffet breakfast at your hotel

08:00 Uhr Transfer to Angkor Thom complex. Visit the Southern Gate the Bayon complex, the Elephants Terrace & Leper King

09:30 Uhr Visit Ta Prohm Temple

12:00 Uhr Mittagessen in einem Restaurant vor Ort

13:00 Uhr Drive to and visit Bantey Srei, the Women’s Citadel

15:30 Uhr Visit Angkor Wat

17:30 Uhr Return to your hotel

Zeit und Ort für Ihr Abendessen können Sie selbst bestimmen.

Overnight at the Treeline Urban resort or similar hotel

TAG 3

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

08:00 Uhr Check out and transfer to the airport in Siem Reap

08:20 Uhr Check in for your flight

10:10 Uhr Flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (flight TBA and subject to change)

11:10 Uhr Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

11:30 Uhr Pick up and transfer to the port to reboard the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

30 – 35 C (80-90 F) - Expect it to be hot and humid with very little shade

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

On this tour the key words are comfortable and casual. Remember you are visiting a foreign country and local dress codes should be observed. Please avoid uncovered shoulders, shorts, or revealing clothing. Trousers or pants covering the knees are required to be worn when visiting Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple. Although dinners are not formal, you may want to bring something a bit nicer for that time of day.

Bring a hat or a head covering for sun protection and don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses and bug spray (you should have mosquito repellent for sunrise and sunset hours). It’s also a good idea to bring along a small packet of tissues or wet wipes. It is also suggested that guests wear flat comfortable walking shoes (not sandals or

Währung: US dollars are popular and accepted everywhere.

Stromspannung:

220 Volt We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices.

Gepäck:

Light luggage would be most suited for this 2-night trip. Wir möchten Sie darauf hinweisen, dass die Fluggesellschaften höchstens 1 aufgegebenes Gepäckstück (20 kg) und ein kleines Handgepäck gestatten. Any additional pieces will be paid to the airline at the guests’ expense.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents:

A passport valid at least 6 months after travel is required

A Cambodian visa is included and will be issued upon arrival into Siem Reap

Two consecutive blank pages are required in your passport for visa issuance

Anschrift des Hotels:

Treeline Urban Resort

Siem Reap Riverside, Achasva Street, Wat Bo Village, Sala Kamroek Commune, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Telefon: +855 63 961 234

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

Im Programm enthalten:

• 2 nights at Treeline Urban resort in Siem Reap or similar hotel (standard double room)

• Two breakfasts

• One lunch and one dinner (one local beer, mineral water, soft drink (or house wine included)

• Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary using air- conditioned buses

• Bottled water will be provided on the buses.

• English-speaking guide

• One day pass for Angkor complex

• Economy class flights per the itinerary - direct flights not guaranteed

• Cambodian Visa

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Any meals or drinks not specified above

• Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including hotel mini bar and room service

• Gratuities to drivers and guides

• Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

• Vietnam Visa

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 60 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

See sides of Hanoi that few visitors ever experience and come away with an authentic impression of the local culture, an adventure that will be enhanced by flying over and then cruising dramatically beautiful Halong Bay.

Due to the nature of this program, it is not available to guests with mobility restrictions.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 - 23. April 2025

After disembarking the cruise ship in Nha Trang, you will transfer to the Cam Ranh airport for a two-hour flight to Hanoi. A light meal will be served on the flight.

Upon landing, you will be greeted and assisted with VIP Fast track services and transferred to the Capella Hanoi Hotel or a similar hotel for the evening.

Hanoi is home to centuries-old traditional architecture that stands alongside French-colonial mansions as well as traditional temples. The life of the city can be seen in the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, where small boutiques, coffee shops and lively street vendors contribute to the vibrant atmosphere.

DAY 2 - 24. April 2025

You will get an early start to witness Hanoi slowly come to life as market vendors and city workers prepare for the day ahead.

A driver will take you through Hanoi on a cyclo, a three-wheeled bicycle taxi that accommodates two passengers. You will pass through boulevards that will become crowded later in the day but are just coming to life. While visiting the Botanical Gardens, you will likely see locals exercising, following tai chi masters and playing badminton—all typical early-morning activities.

Continuing on in the cyclo, you will travel along a leafy street lined with French colonial villas. You will stop to explore the city’s largest fresh food market, where many local shops and restaurants source their produce. The market is located near Long Bien Bridge, an iconic steel overpass that the French built in the early 20th century.

Return to your hotel for breakfast and to freshen up before continuing your tour.

Proceed to the mausoleum of former President Ho Chi Minh and learn about his role in Vietnam’s journey towards independence. His humble stilted house, which resembles an ethnic village home, is nearby.

Other landmarks include the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique 11th-century structure dedicated to King Ly Thai To’s son, and Hoa Lo Prison, which was known as the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will walk alongside the train tracks and observe typical Hanoian families living in narrow houses beside the railway line. Small boutique shops and quaint cafés line the gravel road where residents gather to converse and hang out their laundry to dry. The passing of a train, just inches from their houses, seems to be just another part of the day in this humble area of town.

You will then travel to a trendy lounge for a cup of coffee while enjoying the scenery. You will see Long Bien Bridge, an iconic steel overpass that the French built across the Red River in the early 20th century.

Back at the hotel, you will have time to relax and freshen up before exploring Hanoi in the evening on the back of a Vespa. The driver will take you through busy streets and narrow passageways to show you a side of Hanoi that most visitors never see. You can expect it to be a genuine glimpse of daily life, especially while pausing at a vegetable market and to meander past narrow houses where many generations of the same family live together under one roof.

To add to your understanding of local life, you will also stop to sample local delicacies and a glass of bia hoi, a fresh brewed Vietnamese beer. Before returning to the hotel, you will take one last trip to a trendy area near West Lake to soak up the atmosphere.

DAY 3 - 25. April 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will head back to Noi Bai airport and take a seaplane to Halong Bay. The one-hour flight offers fabulous aerial views of the bay and the surrounding landscape. The water landing will be especially exhilarating.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Halong Bay is known for its natural beauty, where thousands of rugged limestone karsts can be seen jutting out like dragon’s teeth amid the emerald waters. You will see the bay up close on a beautifully crafted Vietnamese sailing vessel with a maximum capacity of 35 guests. As the boat sets sail, you will be served lunch.

Out on deck is the best place to watch the dramatic scenery unfold and soak up the majestic atmosphere of this surreal landscape as the vessel cruises past limestone islets and grottoes. After an inspiring journey, you will return to the pier and head to the Sunworld Passenger to re-embark the cruise ship.

Hinweis: The seaplane transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by seaplane includes a 15-minute scenic flight over the bay. Each passenger is allowed a maximum of seven kilograms of hand luggage on the seaplane. Flights are subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions. Any excess luggage will be transported by road to Halong Bay. Guests will be required to provide their weight for the seaplane journey.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

16:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Nha Trang and proceed through security screening

17:00 Uhr Depart for the Cam Ranh airport for a flight to Hanoi

19:10 Uhr Fly to Hanoi (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Light dinner served on board

21:10 Uhr Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, Express Luggage Assistance service upon arrival

21:20 Uhr Transfer to the Capella Hanoi Hotel

22:00 Uhr Check in at the hotel

Overnight at the Capella Hanoi Hotel or similar

Tag 2

06:00 Uhr Guided tour of Hanoi

08:30 Uhr Return to your hotel for breakfast

09:30 Uhr Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and complex with express-line service

11:00 Uhr Visit the Hoa Lo Prison

12:00 Uhr Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a restaurant

13:30 Uhr Explore the off-the-beaten-track Hanoi residential areas along a city’s railway

15:30 Uhr Return to the hotel to freshen up

18:00 Uhr Observe Hanoi’s rural life at night on a Vespa exploration with light dinner and drinks

22:00 Uhr Return to thehotel

Overnight at the Capella Hanoi Hotel or similar

Tag 3

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at the hotel

08:30 Uhr Depart for Noi Bai airport

09:30 Uhr Arrive at Noi Bai airport and check-in for the Seaplane flight

10:30 Uhr Fly to Halong Bay (including 15-minute scenic flight over the bay) (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:30 Uhr Transfer to a nearby port

11:40 Uhr Board a traditional junk and cruise Halong Bay. Lunch served on board

17:00 Uhr Cruise back to the port, transfer to Sunworld Port

17:30 Uhr Arrive at the Port of Halong Bay and re-embark the cruise ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Warm and sunny. Expect a temperature of about 30°C (86°F).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

A Passenger Shore Pass, personal items, light weather-appropriate clothes, bathing suit, comfortable walking shoes, camera and chargers.

Landeswährung

Vietnam Dong. USD and credit cards (Visa / Mastercard) are accepted at hotels and restaurants.

Stromspannung

220V. We recommend guests bring a universal adaptor for electric devices.

Gepäck

•Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50lbs).

•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs), which must be able to fit in the overhead bin on under the seat in front of you.

•Any excess or overweight baggage fees incurred are the responsibility of the guest.

•On the seaplane, guests are permitted to bring one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 7Kg (15 lbs)

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel is required. A Vietnam visa is also required to disembark.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Hotel

The Capella Hanoi

11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Please Note

•This tour is not available to guests with mobility restrictions.

•If visiting religious sites, guests must be dressed appropriately. Full-length pants, skirts that cover the knees, shirts or blouses with sleeves are recommended. Shorts, tights, miniskirts, sleeveless or see-through shirts or blouses are not allowed. Shoes and socks must be removed when visiting temples.

•Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times and not carry large denominations of cash.

•Restrooms can vary in condition and are mostly Asian style. Western-style toilets can be found at restaurants and your hotels.

•Vietnam is a developing country and visiting for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. You may not be accustomed to the standards. Buses vary in condition but are the best available. To best experience the culture and way of life, keep an open mind.

•Guide will not accompany guests on the flights but guests will be escorted in the airports and met after landing and collecting luggage.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at the Capella Hanoi (Premier Room) including breakfasts

•Touring vehicles with A/C

•Local English-speaking tour guide on transfers and sightseeing tours

•Entrance fees

•Lunch on Days 2 and 3

•Dinner on Days 1 and 2

•1 drink per person with lunch and dinner (choice of local beer, soft drink or mineral water)

•2 x bottles of water per person per day on board the touring vehicle

•2 x cold towel per day

•Economy-class internal flight per the itinerary

•Seaplane flight

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

•Visa fees if required

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Bicycle through the countryside, spend time with farmers and a traditional family and visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites: ancient Hoi An, the former imperial city of Hue and beautiful Ha Long Bay, which you will cruise. This program is limited to 14 guests.

Hinweis: Due to the nature of this program, it is not available to guests with mobility restrictions. Guests must be in relatively good physical condition and be able to ride a bicycle up to 10 km (6.2 miles) on two occasions.

Biking paths are over natural and paved ground.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 – 22. April 2025

After disembarking the cruise ship in Ho Chi Minh City, you will transfer to the airport for a flight to Danang.

Upon arrival in Danang, you will be greeted and escorted to the meeting point where the jeeps await. While exploring Danang by jeep, you will see the remarkable Cham Museum, which contains the world’s largest collection of sculpture created by the Cham people in the 4th to 14th centuries.

In time, you will drive through the Marble Mountains and on to Hoi An. A UNESCO World Heritage since 1999, Hoi An is a picturesque old town set on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Characterized by several rows of bright yellow traditional houses, the town flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries when it was one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent ports.

The influence of Chinese, Japanese and European traders can still be seen today in the narrow, meandering streets that reveal a range of architecture, including Chinese assembly halls, grand merchants' houses and French colonial villas.

In the evening, you will enjoy dinner at a beautifully decorated, atmospheric restaurant before checking into the Anantara Hoi An Resort or similar accommodations for the night.

DAY 2 – 23. April 2025

After breakfast at the resort, you will begin a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) bicycle ride to a small vegetable farming village on the outskirts of Hoi An, where you will meet a vegetable farmer that grows various crops using organic and traditional methods.

After being served a welcome drink of freshly squeezed fruits, you will roll up your sleeves to experience a typical day on the farm. You will learn about the different farming equipment and their uses, join the farmers in the field to prepare the land for sowing or crop cultivation and help fertilize the soil using seaweed from the nearby river.

You will also pick some vegetables and herbs from the garden and head to the kitchen to make a local specialty using the freshly harvested ingredients. You will then dine on the concoction that you have just made.

Afterwards, you will pedal farther into the Hoi An countryside. There, you will enjoy lunch in the rice paddies with stunning views of an adjacent river.

The afternoon will be spent exploring the charms of Hoi An’s Old Town on foot. Escorted by a local conservator, you will stroll through winding streets and past rows of traditional houses. Highlights include seeing the grand Old House of Tan Ky and an 18th-century merchant's house, admiring the traditional elegance of the Fukien Assembly Hall and passing through an impressive 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge.

Continuing on, you will soon arrive at a studio that makes traditional lanterns. Guided by experts, you will learn the basics of the centuries-old craft and create our own colorful lantern, which you can take home as a souvenir.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. You might wander around the Old Town, shop, try local street foods and relax at a café overlooking the Thu Bon River.

The evening will be spent at the Anantara Hoi An Resort.

DAY 3 – 24. April 2025

Following breakfast at the resort and check out, you will settle in for a private two-hour-and-a-half transfer to Hue, taking the route along the Hai Van Pass, a stretch of road that offers spectacular views of the coastline.

Set along the picturesque Perfume River, Hue is a captivating city that enjoyed an illustrious history as the center of power for Vietnam’s former imperial rulers. The city still maintains much of its majestic charm, where elaborate royal tombs and an imposing Imperial Citadel reveal the extravagant lifestyles of the former emperors.

In Hue, you will visit a local Vietnamese family home to experience traditional values dating back to the feudal period under the Nguyen emperors. You will enjoy a leisurely chat with the family to learn about their lifestyle and traditional customs. You will then take a short walk to see the family’s temple and to experience some of the customs associated with ancestral worship.

Back at the house, you will watch a cooking demonstration and learn how to prepare some traditional dishes with tips from the family. You will then sit down to enjoy the homemade lunch with the host family.

You will next visit the tomb of Tu Duc, known as the Poet Emperor. Designed by the emperor himself, the tomb is set in an elegant garden of pine trees and frangipanis overlooking a magnificent lake. It is a fitting final resting place for the emperor who loved romance and Eastern philosophies.

Not far from the tomb is a village that has been making incense sticks for generations. Commonly used for ancestral worship, incense sticks can be seen in most every house and temple in Vietnam. Here, you will discover how they are made from thin sticks of bamboo that are dyed and dried in a mixture of sandalwood, cinnamon or pine-scented powder.

In the evening, you will enjoy a private dinner at a traditional house on the banks of the Perfume River. Bringing together a collection of original building materials sourced from old properties around Hue, the stone-walled mansion was crafted to recreate the nostalgia of Vietnam’s imperial past. The labor of love took nine years to build and stands amid a garden of native shrubbery and carp-filled ponds overlooking the river. The owner, a professional singer and painter, will entertain you with a musical performance. A five-course meal served in the house will follow. Hinweis: Smart casual dress is required for this evening. Shorts and sandals are not permitted.

You will spend the night at the Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa or similar hotel.

DAY 4 – 25. April 2025

Following breakfast at the resort and check out, you will fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, you will embark on journey through one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay is known for its dramatic beauty, where thousands of rugged limestone karsts can be seen jutting out like dragon’s teeth amid the emerald waters.

You will cruise the bay on a beautifully crafted Vietnamese sailing vessel. After a quick safety briefing from the crew, the boat will set sail. The deck is a great place to watch the dramatic scenes of Ha Long Bay unfold and to enjoy the surreal landscape as you pass limestone islets and intriguing grottoes.

After an inspiring four-hour journey, you will return to the pier and head to the port to re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

11:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Ho Chi Minh City and proceed to security screening

11:30 Uhr Depart for the Tan Son Nhat airport

12:20 Uhr Arrive at the airport and check-in for the flight

13:20 Uhr Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

14:45 Uhr Arrive at Danang airport, Express Luggage Assistance service has been arranged

15:00 Uhr Explore Danang by Army jeep and then head to Hoi An ancient town

18:00 Uhr Dinner at a restaurant in Hoi An

19:00 Uhr Arrive at the hotel and check-in

Overnight at the Anantara Hoi An Resort or similar hotel

Tag 2

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at the resort

08:00 Uhr Explore the Hoi An countryside by bicycle

11:30 Uhr Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the rice paddies

13:00 Uhr Return to Hoi An by vehicle

13:30 Uhr Guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient town

15:20 Uhr Engage with a local craftsman at a lantern workshop, learn to make a Hoi An lantern

16:30 Uhr Return to the resort to freshen up

19:00 Uhr Walk to a restaurant for dinner

19:10 Uhr Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu dinner

20:30 Uhr Walk back to the resort

Overnight at Anantara Hoi An Resort or similar hotel

Tag 3

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at the resort

08:00 Uhr Depart for Hue via Hai Van Pass

10:30 Uhr Arrive in Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel

12:00 Uhr Drive to a local house

12:15 Uhr Meet your host, learn about Vietnamese family culture and enjoy a home-hosted lunch

14:30 Uhr Depart for the royal tomb of Tu Duc

14:45 Uhr Visit the Tu Duc tomb

15:20 Uhr Visit a nearby incense-making village

15:30 Uhr Check in at your hotel

17:15 Uhr Transfer to the Ben Xuan House

17:30 Uhr Enjoy a serene evening and Vietnamese cuisine at a traditional house

20:30 Uhr Return to the resort

Overnight at Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa or similar hotel

Tag 4

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at the resort and check out

08:00 Uhr Depart for the Hue airport for a flight to Hanoi

08:30 Uhr Arrive at Hue airport and check-in

09:05 Uhr Fly from Hue to Hanoi (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:25 Uhr Arrive at the Hanoi airport and transfer to Ha Long Bay

13:00 Uhr Board a traditional junk and enjoy a scenic Ha Long Bay cruise with lunch on board

17:00 Uhr Disembark the junk and drive to Sunworld Passenger Port

17:30 Uhr Arrive at Sunworld Port and re-embark the cruise ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Warm and sunny. Expect a temperature of about 30°C (86°F).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

A Passenger Shore Pass, personal items, light weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Landeswährung

Vietnam Dong. USD and credit cards (Visa / Mastercard) are accepted at hotels and restaurants.

Stromspannung

220V. We recommend guests bring a universal adaptor for electric devices

Gepäck

•Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50lbs).

•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lb.), which must be able to fit in the overhead bin on under the seat in front of you.

•Any excess or overweight baggage fees incurred are the responsibility of the guest.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel is required. A Vietnam visa is also required to disembark.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Hotels

Anantara Hoi An Resort

1 Pham Hong Thai Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An City

Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa

130 Minh Mang Street, Thuy Xuan, Hue City

Bitte beachten Sie:

•This tour is not available to guests with mobility restrictions

•If visiting religious sites, guests must be dressed appropriately. Full-length pants, skirts that cover the knees, shirts or blouses with sleeves are recommended. Shorts, tights, miniskirts, sleeveless or see-through shirts or blouses are not allowed. Shoes and socks must be removed when visiting temples.

•Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times and not carry large denominations of cash.

•Restrooms can vary in condition and are mostly Asian style. Western-style toilets can be found at restaurants and your hotels.

•This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs and those with mobility restrictions.

•The bicycle ride is leisurely, not strenuous.

•Vietnam is a developing country and visiting for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. You may not be accustomed to the standards. Buses vary in condition but are the best available. To best experience the culture and way of life, keep an open mind.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Anantara Hoi An Resort (Deluxe Garden View Suite)

•1 night at Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa (Premium Deluxe)

•Touring in vehicles with A/C

•Local English-speaking tour guide on transfers and sightseeing tours

•Entrance fees

•Lunch on Days 2, 3 and 4

•Dinner on Days 1, 2 and 3

•1 drink per person with lunch and dinner (choice of local beer, soft drink or mineral water)

•2 x bottles of water per person per day on board the touring vehicle

•2 x cold towel per day

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

•Visa fees if required

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flight

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Luxuriate at a blissful retreat hidden away in idyllic Nui Chua National Park, a natural wonderland that you can explore in a variety of ways before flying to bustling Hanoi to experience Vietnamese urban life.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

TAG 1

Disembark the ship In Nha Trang and explore the sights with your guide. Visit the Oceanographic Institute, Long Son Pagoda and Po Nagar Cham Towers, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The towers were built between the seventh and twelfth centuries and are a place of pilgrimage for Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.

After lunch at a local restaurant, settle in for an immensely scenic, 2.5-hour drive to the Amanoi Resort & Spa. Located within the verdant embrace of Nui Chua National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Amanoi is a naturally beautiful, remote paradise overlooking Vinh Hy Bay. The resort’s clifftop restaurants and swimming pool, lakeside Aman Spa and private golden beach offer abundant opportunities for outdoor exploration, cultural immersion and serene relaxation.

Other than a scheduled dinner at the resort, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

DAY 2 - 24. April 2025

You will be free to take advantage of the resort’s generous amenities as you please. Complimentary services include breakfast, afternoon tea and a morning wellness class in Pilates, yoga or fitness.

If you wish to explore beyond the resort, you may opt for any of the following, which have surcharges:

Explore Vinh Hy Bay. You might sail across the waters on a catamaran, observe the underwater wonders in a glass-bottom kayak and snorkel the reefs below the surface on a guided expedition. Much of the bay is within a conservation area with an abundance of colorful fish and more than 350 varieties of coral. Hobie cats, stand-up paddle boards and windsurfers are also available.

Hike Nui Chua National Park. A variety of trails crisscross through the rugged, forested parkland and offer panoramic views of the natural scenery. You might hike an easy trail to an isolated beach, take a more challenging route through the rocky coastline or follow the path to Goga Peak for perhaps the most sweeping view of the park.

Visit ancient ruins. The 13th-century temple complex of Po Klong Garai presents a window into the ancient heritage of the Cham people, who once dominated the coast of southern Vietnam. After exploring the ruins, you will enjoy the sunset as a Cham master conducts a sacred blessing before a traditional Cham feast is served.

Summit the King. If you wish to spend a full day exploring Nui Chua National Park, you can ascend to the summit of King Peak and then continue on to Cau Gay, a village where the Raglai people live. During this lengthy trek, you can swim in rock pools, gaze out over the stunning scenery and hear legends of the region’s highest peaks.

Wellness Immersions. The spa at the resort offers wellness immersions that are custom-tailored to your individual health and personal goals. There are immersions that refresh the mind, other that naturally cleanse and rejuvenate the body, and still others that are more meditative to inspire a renewed inner focus.

The evening will be spent at the resort with dinner on your own.

DAY 3 - 25. April 2025

After breakfast at the resort and check out, you will depart for Cam Ranh airport for the flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and assisted with VIP Fast track services and transferred Hanoi’s city center. The city is home to centuries-old traditional architecture that stands alongside French-colonial mansions as well as traditional temples. The life of the city can be seen in the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, where small boutiques, coffee shops and lively street vendors contribute to the vibrant atmosphere.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit Quoc Tu Giam, a Confucian temple known as the Temple of Literature. Built in the 11th century, it is recognized as Hanoi’s first university. The royal family and Vietnam’s elite society were educated there for almost 700 years.

You will then hop on an eco-friendly buggy for a leisurely ride past icons such as St. Joseph’s Cathedral of Hanoi, Ngoc Son temple and Dong Xuan market. You will also have time to wander through the Old Quarter and explore its narrow 15th-century streets, each bearing a name that reflects the business once conducted there, such as Silk Street, Rice Street, Paper Street and Jeweler’s Street.

You will also visit an ancient house to learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture before transferring to Halong Bay to re-board our ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

09:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Nha Trang

09:15 Uhr Meet your guide and depart

09:05 Uhr Visit the Oceanographic Institute

09:30 Uhr Transfer to Long Son Pagoda

09:50 Uhr Visit Long Son Pagoda

10:30 Uhr Head to the Ponagar Temple

10:45 Uhr Visit the Ponagar Temple

11:30 Uhr Move to a local restaurant

11:45 Uhr Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

13:00 Uhr Drive to Amanoi Resort & Spa

Es wird ohne Zwischenhalt gefahren.

15:15 Uhr Arrive at the resort and check-in

The remainder of the day is at your leisure

19:00 Uhr Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu dinner at the resort

Overnight at the Amanoi Resort & Spa

Tag 2

AM Breakfast at the resort

The entire day is at leisure to enjoy the resort’s facility and services

Optional excursions and activities will have a surcharge

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Amanoi Resort & Spa

Tag 3

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at the resort

09:30 Uhr Check out and depart for the Cam Ranh Airport

11:00 Uhr Arrive at the airport

11:55 Uhr Fly from Nha Trang to Hanoi (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:55 Uhr Arrive at Noi Bai airport, Express Luggage Assistance service upon arrival

14:15 Uhr Transfer to a local restaurant

15:00 Uhr Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu lunch

16:00 Uhr Visit the Temple of Literature

16:45 Uhr Take an orientation ride passing by Hanoi’s iconic landmarks on an eco-friendly buggy

17:05 Uhr Brief guided walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter including a visit to an ancient house

17:45 Uhr Drive to Halong Bay by a private vehicle

20:15 Uhr Arrive at the port and re-embark the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Warm and sunny. Expect a temperature of about 30°C (86°F).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

A Passenger Shore Pass, personal items, light weather-appropriate clothes, bathing suit, comfortable walking shoes, camera and chargers.

Landeswährung

Vietnam Dong. USD and credit cards (Visa / Mastercard) are accepted at hotels and restaurants.

Stromspannung

220V. We recommend guests bring a universal adaptor for electric devices

Gepäck

•Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50lbs).

•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lb.), which must be able to fit in the overhead bin on under the seat in front of you.

•Any excess or overweight baggage fees incurred are the responsibility of the guest.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel is required. A Vietnam visa is also required to disembark.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Hotel

Amanoi Resort & Spa

Vinh Hy village, Ninh Hai, Ninh Thuan province

Bitte beachten Sie:

•If visiting religious sites, guests must be dressed appropriately. Full-length pants, skirts that cover the knees, shirts or blouses with sleeves are recommended. Shorts, tights, miniskirts, sleeveless or see-through shirts or blouses are not allowed. Shoes and socks must be removed when visiting temples.

•Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times and not carry large denominations of cash.

•Restrooms can vary in condition and are mostly Asian style. Western-style toilets can be found at restaurants and your hotels.

•Vietnam is a developing country and visiting for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. You may not be accustomed to the standards. Buses vary in condition but are the best available. To best experience the culture and way of life, keep an open mind.

Guides do not accompany the group on flights but the group will be escorted in the airports and met after arrival and luggage claim.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Amanoi Resort & Spa (Run of House Pavilion Room)

•Touring in vehicles with A/C

•Local English-speaking tour guide on transfers and sightseeing tours

•Entrance fees per the itinerary

•Lunch on Day 1 and Day 3

•Dinner on Day 1

•1 drink per person with lunch and dinner (choice of local beer, soft drink or mineral water)

•2 x bottles of water per person per day on board the touring vehicle

•2 x cold towel per day

•Economy-class flight from Nha Trang to Hanoi

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

•Visa fees if required

•Optional tours provided by the resort

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flight

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Uncover the captivating highlights of Hanoi, including the bustling charm of its historic Old Quarter. Immerse yourself in its vibrant streets, ancient architecture, and diverse culinary delights, creating cherished memories of this enchanting city.

This program is limited to 10 guests.

HINWEIS: Due to the nature of this program, which includes riding a Vietnamese cyclo as a passenger and sitting on the back of a Vespa scooter, this program is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions including use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.

Hinweis: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

TAG 1

Disembark the ship in Nha Trang, meet your guide and take a short transfer by coach to the beach front of Nha Trang, where your rickshaw, a local traditional means of transportation awaits.

Enjoy the journey in this unusual mode of transport as you travel through the main streets of the city. Have your camera ready, as you view everyday life in Nha Trang and take in the local sights.

Pass by the Front Beach, the French Gothic Style Stone Church and view colonial-style houses. At a family-run restaurant, taste Nha Trang’s style spring rolls before you head to the Cam Ranh Airport for a flight to Hanoi.

Hanoi is known as the cultural heart and capital of Vietnam. A city of surprising beauty, Hanoi is home to centuries-old traditional architecture that stand alongside elegant French-colonial mansions as well as traditional temples. The life of the city can be seen in the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, where small boutiques, Vietnamese coffee shops and lively street vendors create a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

Upon arrival, the group will be met and transferred to the hotel.

This evening, take in a show at the Water Puppet Theater. Water puppetry is a unique Vietnamese tradition that dates back to the 10th century. Starring colorful marionettes that dance on water, the performances typically portray scenes of daily life, such as farmers working in paddy fields or water buffalo bathing in a pond. After the show, continue to a local restaurant for dinner.

TAG 2

Get an early start today to witness Hanoi slowly come to life in the early morning. The city’s day starts with a quiet whisper as market vendors and city workers start preparing for the day ahead.

Hop on a Vietnamese cyclo (three wheeled bicycle taxi) for a leisurely ride around town. Pass through usually crowded boulevards that are just beginning to wake up and visit the Botanical Gardens where locals gather for their daily dose of exercise; practicing tai chi masters or playing badminton.

Back on your cyclo, continue along a leafy street lined with French colonial villas. Stop to explore the city’s largest fresh food market where many of the city’s shops and restaurants source their produce. The market is located near Long Bien Bridge, an iconic steel overpass built by French architects in the early 20th century. Then savor a typical Hanoian breakfast at one of the city’s best pho noodle hotspots.

Return to your hotel to refresh and enjoy a full breakfast.

This afternoon, delve into Hanoi’s colorful history. Learn about the life and times of former President Ho Chi Minh, who played a key role in the nation’s journey towards independence. Visit the mausoleum where his body is embalmed and see his humble stilted house, which was built in the style of an ethnic village home. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique 11th century structure dedicated to King Ly Thai To’s son. Visit Hoa Lo Prison and discover why it became known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Temple of Literature, where Vietnam’s royal family and elite society were educated for almost 700 years. Take a stroll in the Old Quarter to explore its network of narrow, 15th century streets. Each street bears a name that reflects the business once conducted there, such as Silk Street, Rice Street, Paper Street and Jeweler’s Street. Pause to visit an ancient house then take a walk to the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and visit the temple in the lake known as Ngoc Son.

Weave your way through Hanoi’s busy streets and narrow passageways to discover its hidden charms by Vespa, with an experienced local driver at the helm. Leave the typical tourist trail behind and catch a glimpse of real local life with a city Insider as our guide. Visit a local market where locals pick up fresh vegetables, meats, and other ingredients for their evening meal.

Hop back on your Vespa and stop at a small passageway hidden between a row of shopfronts. Walk past narrow houses where many generations of the same family live together under one roof. Continue to a local spot for a chance to taste typical local food and try bia hoi, a locally produced fresh brewed beer.

Then head over to a trendy area near West Lake to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a drink at a local coffee shop.

The trip ends at approximately 22:00 Uhr at your hotel.

Hinweis: Each guest will ride on the back of a Vespa scooter while an experienced local driver. A helmet will be provided. The tour guide will follow on the back of another Vespa.

TAG 3

Leave the city behind to discover one of the Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay is known for its dramatic beauty where thousands of rugged limestone karsts can be seen jutting out like dragon’s teeth amid the emerald waters.

After a two-and-a-half-hour drive, you arrive at the port where your beautifully-crafted Vietnamese sailing vessel awaits. After a quick safety briefing from the crew, enjoy a leisurely lunch on board as the boat sets sail. Head to the deck to watch the dramatic scenes of the bay unfold around you. Soak up the majestic atmosphere of this surreal landscape as you cruise past limestone islets and intriguing grottoes.

After an inspiring four-hour journey, return to the pier and drive back to Hanoi.

TAG 4

Depending on flight time either enjoy breakfast at the hotel or you will be provided a breakfast box from the hotel. At the appointed time, you will be picked up and transferred to the Hanoi Airport for a flight to Bangkok, Thailand.

Then, proceed to the port of Laem Chabang where you will re-embark the ship. Depending on flight time, a stop may be made for lunch en route.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

10:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Nha Trang

Take a short transfer by coach to the beachfront of Nha Trang

10:45 Uhr Board a rickshaw and take a short drive around the city

11:30 Uhr Stop at a family-run restaurant for Nha Trang-style spring rolls tasting

12:30 Uhr Head to Cam Ranh airport for your flight to Hanoi

14:20 Uhr Flight from Cam Ranh to Hanoi (flight details TBA and subject to change)

16:25 Uhr Arrive in Hanoi

17:00 Uhr Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi

18:00 Uhr Transfer to the theater

18:30 Uhr Enjoy Water Puppet Show

19:20 Uhr Transfer for dinner at a local restaurant

20:30 Uhr Return to your hotel

Overnight at Hotel De L’Opera or similar hotel

Tag 2

05:00 Uhr Hop on a cyclo for a leisurely ride around town

05:20 Uhr Visit the Botanical Gardens where locals gather for tai chi and badminton

05:40 Uhr Stop at the city's largest fresh food market, near Long Bien Bridge

06:10 Uhr Enjoy a typical Hanoian breakfast at one of the best pho noodle hotspots

07:00 Uhr Return to the hotel to refresh and enjoy a full breakfast

09:00 Uhr Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and his stilted house.

09:45 Uhr Explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda

10:15 Uhr Visit Hoa Lo Prison

11:00 Uhr Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

13:00 Uhr Visit the Temple of Literature

13:30 Uhr Visit to the Old Quarter, pause to visit an ancient house

14:15 Uhr Walk to Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple

15:00 Uhr Return to your hotel to relax and freshen up

17:30 Uhr Meet your tour guide and vespa driver in the hotel’s lobby

18:00 Uhr Hop on vespa and with an experienced local driver

18:30 Uhr Visit a local market

19:00 Uhr Stop at a small passageway and walk past narrow houses

19:20 Uhr Continue to a local spot to taste typical local food and try bia hoi

20:30 Uhr Head to a trendy area near West Lake for a drink at a local coffee shop

21:30 Uhr Transfer back to your hotel

Overnight at Hotel De L’Opera or similar hotel

Tag 3

06:00 Uhr 2.5 hour drive to Tuan Chau port in Halong Bay

A breakfast box is arranged for the drive

08:30 Uhr Arrive at the port and board the Vietnamese sailing vessel

10:00 Uhr Admire the limestone karsts, islets, and grottoes

11:00 Uhr Have lunch on boat while boat cruising to Halong Bay

12:30 Uhr Return to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi

15:00 Uhr Arrive at your hotel

18:00 Uhr Dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight at Hotel De L’Opera or similar hotel

Tag 4

06:20 Uhr Check out and transfer to the airport

A breakfast box is arranged today

09:20 Uhr Fright from Hanoi to Bangkok (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:20 Uhr Arrive in Bangkok, customs and immigration

13:00 Uhr You are met and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch

14:00 Uhr Proceed to the port of Laem Chabang where you will re-embark the ship

15:30 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Warm and sunny, the temperature is about 30? (86?)

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Personal items, insect repellent, light clothes, and comfortable walking/biking shoes, bathing suit, camera, charger, hat, sunscreen

Landeswährung:

Vietnam Dong: USD is accepted at hotels & restaurants.

Credit card (Visa/ Master card) is also accepted at hotels and major restaurants.

Stromspannung:

220 V

We recommend guests bring a universal adaptor for electric devices

Luggage information:

•Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50lbs)

•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lb.) and must be able to fit in the overhead bin on under the seat in front of you

•Any excess or overweight baggage fees incurred are the responsibility of the guest

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for entry requirements for your nationality into Vietnam and Thailand.

Many nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam – it is the guest’s responsibility to have the appropriate visa for the ship’s arrival into Vietnam.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Anschriften der Hotels:

Hotel De L’Opera

29 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Telefon: +84 24 6282 5555

Bitte beachten Sie:

•If visiting religious sites guests must be dressed appropriately: Full length pants, knees covered skirts, shirts or blouses with sleeves are recommended. Shorts, tights, miniskirts, sleeveless or see-through shirts or blouses are not allowed. Shoes and socks must be removed when visiting temples

•Like all tourist points of interest, guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times and not carry large denominations of money

•Restrooms on this trip can vary in condition and are mostly Asian style. Western style toilets can be found at restaurants and your hotels.

•This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs and those with mobility restrictions

•Please note that Vietnam is a developing country and visiting for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Being a third world country, the standards are not as you might be accustomed to, buses vary in condition but are the best available. The best way to experience a different culture and way of life is to keep an open mind and to fully absorb this unique experience

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•3 nights at Hotel De L’Opera or similar (deluxe room) on a bed and breakfast basis

•Touring in vehicles with A/C

•English-speaking guide on transfers and sightseeing tours and flights

•Entrance fees per the itinerary

•Lunch on Days 1, 2, 3 and 4

•Dinner on Days 1, 2 and 3

•1 drink per person with lunch and dinner (choice of local beer, soft drinks or mineral water)

•2 x bottles of water per person per day on board the touring vehicle

•2 x cold towel per day

•Economy class flight from Nha Trang to Hanoi and Hanoi to Bangkok - direct flights not guaranteed)

•Airport assistance

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Camera fees if required

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

•Vietnam or Thai Visas if required

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flight

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand and gravel or natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Weather appropriate clothing, hats, sunglasses, and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.