Day 1: Arrival Hanoi

Greet upon arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free. Have welcome dinner with our guide at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.



Day 2: Hanoi

Hanoi city tour with visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his residence, One –pillar pagoda and Temple of literature. Enjoy lunch with grilled fish paste and noodle or “cha ca” at a typical Hanoi restaurant. Afternoon tour with Museum of Ethnology, Ngoc Son Temple and one-hour rickshaw tour around the Old Quarter. Then attend the water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.



Day 3: Hanoi - Halong bay

Depart for Halong at 8:00 AM. Drive through the Red River Delta and stop to take photos of rural activities. Have stop-over at Humanity Center for refreshment. Board on boat at noon and have lunch served with seafood. Boat cruises on majestic Ha Long bay in the afternoon, which is recognized as World Heritage Site with thousands of limestone islands rising from the sea. Visit to Sung Sot cave before having a beautiful swim at Titop beach. Dinner in cozy atmosphere on boat. Overnight on boat.

Day 4 Ha Long - Hanoi

Enjoy sunrise if you get up early. After breakfast, continue cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay and relax with sunbathing on boat. Have early lunch on boat. Get back to harbor at 12:00 and transfer to Hanoi, on the way stop to visit the Ceramic Factory of Dong Trieu. Arrive Hanoi at around 4 PM. Rest of the day is free. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Hue

Transfer to airport for the early morning flight to Hue. Upon arrival, start your city tour to visit Citadel and Imperial purple city, Thien Mu pagoda and enjoy lovely boat trip along the Perfume River. Visit Tuduc tomb and Dong Ba market in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Hue.



Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoian

Bid farewell to Hue and drive to Hoian via Danang this morning. On the way though we will stop at Lang Co beach for refreshment. Then we head up to the Hai Van pass, where we can get the stunning view of Lang Co beach and Danang city. Reach Da nang, the 3rd biggest city in Vietnam, where we will visit the Cham Museum, China Beach and the Marble Mountains. Arrive in Hoi An in early afternoon. Check into seaside resort and relax at the rest of the day. Overnight in Hoian.



Day 7: Hoian

Explore the charm of ancient Hoian. We will explore Hoian Ancient town in this morning, which is famous World Culture Heritage in Vietnam. The ancient town was constructed from 16th century and was one of destination of silk routes in Asia. Visit Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky Old House, Hoi An Museum and Hoi An market. In the afternoon, we have boat trip on Thu Bon River to visit Kim Bong wood carving village and pottery village situated on the River bank. Overnight in Hoian.


Day 08: Hoian - HCM city

Transfer to airport for the flight to HCM city. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit Jade Emperor Pagoda, Reunification Hall, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, bustling China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in city.



Day 09: HCM city – Cuchi Tunnels

Full day excursion to visit Cu Chi underground tunnels in which the network of tunnels is more than 200km long, operated effectively during the war time by Vietnamese guerillas. It made up a huge underground village with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and commanding centers. After Cuchi Tunnels tour, we drive to Long Hoa and visit Cao Dai Cathedral. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 10: Sai Gon – Mekong Delta – Sai Gon

Excursion to the Mekong Delta. Stop at Cai Be for a boat ride along the Mekong River, visit floating market, step foot on and walk through beautiful orchid island, visit the traditional house of farmers, take the rowing boat along the narrow cannel with lines of coconut trees. Stylish lunch of Mekong Delta served in luxuriant orchard. Transfer back to Saigon. Free at the rest of the day. Overnight in Saigon.


Day 11: Departure

Free until transfer to airport for your flight home. End of services.

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