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Arrive at Hanoi airport on flight xx at xx, meet your guide and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of day is free at your leisure (check in time is 14:00pm)

Overnight in Hanoi

The capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated 1.000 years in 2010 has countless fascinating cultural and historic sites and our days’ tour will visit the highlights. See the grand and solemn mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov), the ‘icon of Hanoi’ – The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature.
Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. From here transfer (or stroll along the lakeside) 700 meters to the nearby Taoist temple of Quan Thanh dedicated to Tran Vu, one of the principal deities in Taoism.
Then visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter and at the end of the day – a water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
Evening; enjoy the traditional water puppet show at theatre Overnight in Hanoi.

Check out and leave Hanoi for the drive to Halong Bay (170km /approx. 4 hrs).

Spectacular Halong Bay comprises around 2000 karst limestone peaks jutting out of calm emerald waters. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible natural beauty, the forested islands are dotted with caves and home to a variety of birdlife. Whether cloaked in mist or bathed in sunshine, a cruise through this beautiful bay is one of Vietnam’s highlights.

Arrive at the dock late morning to check in for your overnight cruise. You’ll transfer to your boat where lunch will be served on board as you cruise into the bay. In the afternoon you can enjoy an excursion or simply relax on deck, taking in the beautiful scenery. The ship will drop anchor as the sun sets.

Note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions

Overnight on Cruise.

Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port.

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi for a flight VN185 18:30-19:50 onward to Da Nang.
Arriving in Da Nang, your private guide and car will greet and transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check-in. Overnight in Hoi An.

Morning, we transfer to Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village (45 minutes for transfer). After that, enjoy the main boat to the bamboo basket boat and slowly rowing to the village along the canal, observing beautiful Hoi An rural lives with water coconut forest in the background. Having an opportunity to learn how to row this unique bamboo basket boat and making an art out of coconut leaves. After lunch, transfer back to hotel
Afternoon, city tour in Hoian. The architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market.
Overnight in Hoian

Breakfast at hotel
Leaving Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Its mesmerizing tombs and mausoleums of the last emperors of Vietnam reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the imperial families and their subjects. The ancient Citadel reflects the pomp and ceremony of the dynastic rulers as well as the scars of many years of turmoil, both ancient and modern. The Royal Citadel was badly damaged in the latter stages of the war but retains a sense of grace and majesty even today.
Stopover in Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co.

Distances and journey time:
Hoi An to Hue (150km):3hrs

Enjoy a city tour in Hue with the major attractions in Hue such as the Imperial Citadel (One of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, was a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years date back from 1805 until 1945.), Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc Tomb; a boat cruise on Perfume River (The river was given its name over 100 years ago, due to the scent of f lowers that dropped in the water from upriver orchards. As the strong f loral scent was carried through the river during autumnal months, it resulted in locals naming it as Perfume River.). Finally, the Dong Ba Market…
Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel in early morning and transfer to Phu Bai airport for flight to Saigon Meet on arrival and transfer to city
The balance of the day will be at leisure for your own activities Dinner on Indochina Junk on Saigon River
Overnight in Sai Gon.

This morning, depart to the legendary tunnel network of Cu Chi District, known as the ‘Iron Triangle’ during the Vietnam War. The digging of the 215-kilometre tunnel system began in 1946, during the anti-French resistance and continued until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.
Lunch at The Chopstick Saigon restaurant

Afternoon, visit to the Presidential Palace, War Remnant Museum, Central Post Office and its nearby Notre Dame Cathedral. Onto Ben Thanh Market, the largest local wholesale market…
Overnight in Saigon.

Today, depart for an excursion to Ben Tre at the Mekong Delta. The picturesque little province of Ben Tre was always one ferry beyond the tourist traffic of My Tho and consequently developed at a more languid pace, although new bridges connecting Ben Tre with My Tho and Tra Vinh funnelled more visitors into the area. The town’s sleepy waterfront, lined with ageing villas, is easy to explore on foot, as is the rustic settlement across the bridge to the south of the centre. You’ll see plenty of coconuts being unloaded from boats for dispatch around the country. Then, jump up on a boat for a couple of hours of cruising on the Mekong River. You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and also visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to the hotel.
Lunch at Mekong Rest Stop Restaurant

Overnight in Saigon.

This morning is at leisure until time to transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight. Note that hotel check-out time is 12 noon, and check-in time for international flights is usually minimum two hours prior to departure.

Distances and journey time:
Your hotel in the City Centre to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (less than 10km):30mins

• Hotel accommodation in half TWIN/DBL room with daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• English speaking local guide (one place – one guide)
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicles
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Package 2 days / 1 night on junk in Halong bay (shared junk – 2 persons per cabin) and Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• Mineral water & cold towels during sightseeing tours

• Vietnam visa arrangement
• Vietnam visa stamping fee (USD 25 /pax)
• Professional photographer or services (on request)
• Any other meals not mentioned above.
• International flights from/ to homeland
• Domestic flights & airport taxes
• Camera/video entrance fees
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…)
• Travel insurance (*)
• All other services which are not mentioned in INCLUDING
• Compulsory Tipping for guide and driver (USD 4/pax/day)