Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Your guide will give you with a welcome kit, which contains all necessary information about your journey. The rest of day will be free at your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
We leave Hanoi for 3-hour scenic drive to the Halong Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival we board our traditional junk for a journey through the 3000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes.
There is time for exploring the Bay at a leisure pace: swimming, relaxing and experiencing the magic of falling asleep on board in this beautiful part of the world.
Overnight on Junk.
Day 3: Halong Hanoi (B, brunch)
Early risers can enjoy a morning swim in a quite firth. After breakfast, continue enjoy cruising and swimming before we disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
On arrival in Hanoi, we explore the bustling Old Quarter on a fantastic Cyclo tour and visit some local markets to get insights into the daily life of locals.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue, the last Imperial City of Vietnam. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hue.
In the afternoon we begin to see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors under Nguyen Dynasty. We then drive outskirts of Hue to the Royal tomb of King Tu Duc. Our last stop today is the lively Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue - Hoi An (B)
In the morning we drive to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the Perfume River. The Pagoda was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. Here we can see the 21 meter-high octagonal tower, a symbol of Hue and an old Austin car which transported the bonze Thich Quang to Saigon in 1963 for his self-immolation.
Afternoon we travel southward to the enchanting port town of Hoi An. Enjoy an walking tour at night through the narrow lanes of the town lined with century-old building and illuminated by hundreds of colorful lanterns.
Overnight in Hoi An .
Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B)
In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropolis of the South. In the afternoon we discover the most attractive sites of the City, seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office before we end the day with a visit to the China Town.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7: Mekong Delta (B)
Today we travel southwards by road to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. On arrival in Ben Tre at noon time, we cruise down the busy branches of Mekong Rivers into a peaceful canal, landing on an Island to visit orchards and houses of local people, enjoy some local fruits unique to the region. Lunch (optional) will be served in a restaurant with local delicacy the Elephant Ear fish. We then visit coconut candy workshops, a famous specialty of Ben Tre. Drive back Ho Chi Minh city in late afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh city Departure (B)
You are free at leisure until transfer to airport for onwards flights or take holiday extension.
