Day 01: Ho Chi Minh

Welcome to Vietnam - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to the hotel in the downtown. After doing the check in, you will be free on your own to walk around the city center to get acquainted with the liveliness of this young city.
In the evening, you will have welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 02: Ho Chi Minh

08.30 AM: After breakfast at hotel, your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. A one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi Tunnels where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American troops.
After the lunch in the local restaurant, in the afternoon, you will have a city tour including the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas.
About 04.30 PM, the tour finshes and you will be dropped off at your hotel and then you are free to relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 03: Mekong - Can Tho

08.00 AM: After breakfast, our guide will take you to the trip to Ben Tre ( 86km ) from HCMC by car / van via Trung Luong Freeway.
On arrival in Ben Tre, you will join a boat trip on river to brickwork to see workers make bricks in handy traditional method. Then you will visit one of coconut workshops located along canal where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and other products, go on natural scissors canals spreading out to rural village. The boat will then stop at a quiet rural village where you can have a short walk to experience real delta village life, visit a mat weaving house, where straw mats are woven using a hand loom – you can even have a go at weaving yourself, enjoying fruits and tea, and chatting with local people by the way.
After the stop at local restaurant for delicious lunch, we will go back to pier by sampan and boat, meet the car for trip to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 04: Mekong - HCM - Hue

About 05.30 AM: In the very early morning, our guide will accompany with you to depart for Cai Rang floating market where locals go to buy and sell a variety of fruits vegetables from boats of all sizes and which is the most original ones and bustling places of the region. If you have experienced many exciting days when traveling to Vietnam, surly you get out of bed early one day to witness this lovely local market to fullfill your Vietnam Holiday.
The boat trip will give you valuable chance to observe the unique "advertisement" of local business - "Cây Bẹo": Sellers tie their goods to a tall pole so that buyers can see from a distance what they are selling. Seat on local trading boat, witness boasting activities in market, find out local life in stilt house along river.
After the trip, we will get back to the hotel for breakfast and relax.
About 10.30 - 11.00 AM, your guide will take you back to Ho Chi Minh Airport and get flight to Hue. When arriving in Hue, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to the hotel in Hue. Overnight in Hue

Day 05: Hue

08.30 AM: Our tourguide will wait for you at the hotel lobby tostart the tour around Hue Old Citadel.
Rising up in the ancient land, you board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient royal tombs of emperors past, and visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here you will take a drive to visit King Minh Mang tomb & King Tu Duc tomb. Lunch at a local restaurant.
This afternoon you will join a tour of Hue City including the Old Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City - an amazing historic landmark in Hue - a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitor should not miss when travelling to that peaceful area.
After the tour you will be transfer back to your hotel. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hue.

Day 06: Hue - Hoi An

08.30 AM: After breakfast, the tour guide will for you at the lobby and we will round off the day with a transfer by private vehicle to Thanh Tien Village. You might wish to stop en-route to capture typical moments of local life and beautiful landscapes (French cows, churches…). This is an opportunity to discover the charms of the Hue countryside, its ancient villages, its pagodas and churches as well as its rivers covered with lotus flowers (subject to weather conditions). Thanh Tien village is located along the Perfume River famous for its traditional handcraft production of paper flowers and has been dated back around four hundred years.
After visiting Thanh Tien village, you will be on 2.5 - 03 hour journey to Hoi An. The winding road begins as we make our way up the Hai Van pass. The breathtaking view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes.
Arriving in Hoi An in the afternoon, you will check in hotel and then be free to relax at the resort or wander around the colorful peaceful town. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 07: Hoi An

08.30 AM: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then you will cycle around Hoi An towards through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten ... until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. Han – a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
Back Mr. Han’ family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel at about 3.30PM. Free on your own. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 08: Hoi An 

Today you will have free time to discover more about Ancient Hoi An City. Maybe you like enjoying the low-paced ambiance of Hoi An deeply by relaxing at the resort or walking around the ancient town. Beside you could ride bicycle about 4 km from the town to visit Cua Dai Beach for relaxing and sunbathing. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

Day 09: Hoi n - Ha Noi

About 02 hours before your filght, our driver will come to the hotel and drive you to the airport for your 90 minute flight from Danang to Hanoi.
Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.
After relaxation, it is your free time to discover the Old Quarter and taste very delicious local cuisine. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Ha Noi

08.00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up, then we will start the Hanoi city tour
We will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept there. Next you will visit the Presidential Palace - a nice French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh Stilt House. Visiting the house you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh - the president in Vietnamese's spirit forever. We will finish this area with One Pillar Pagoda - one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in architecture.
Having lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - The first University of Vietnam. The next destination will be Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture. Then our guide will take you walk to the theatre and we will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. We will end the tour at about 05.00 PM then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi.

Day 11: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

08.00 AM: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO. Upon arrival, embark the cruise and enjoy welcome drink while having tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands.
You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, we will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending Cooking class in the late afternoon.
Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

Day 12: ha Long Bay

On this second cruise date, early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi class on the sun deck to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures.
After having breakfast with freshly fruit juices and local dishes, we will board on the day cruise boat, gather with other cruise passengers who join in the 3 days 2 nights cruise program. Continue discovering Halong Bay in the off-the-beaten-track areas; admire the majestic landscapes, be deep in the sea for swimming, enjoy kayaking, and so much more.
In the late afternoon you will be back on the cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure when the cruise head to the overnight area. Spend overnight time on cruise in beautiful Halong Bay

Day 13: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi

We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on cruise.
Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, we will explore one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next keep cruising and passing the bay with magnificent scene.
At 10.30 AM, our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 14: ha Noi

Today is your free time at your leisure to enjoy last moment in the North of Vietnam. About 03 hours before your flight, we transfer you to the airport for your flight.
With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam and with us, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to see you again!

* Inclusions
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation: Hotel (12 nights), Cruise (2 nights)

Transport: Car, Boating, Plane, Bikking, Cruise

Flights: 
1. Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue (01 hour 20 minutes)
2. Fly from Danang to Hanoi (01 hour 30 minutes)

* Included services

Vietnam visa approval letter Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles Domestic airport & government taxes Local English-speaking guides Water on coach Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions