Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Saigon. Your guide will provide you with a welcome kit, which contains all the necessary information about your journey.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels Saigon City Tour (B)
After breakfast we drive out of Saigon to Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground system covering nearly 250km, was shelter to over 16,000 communist guerillas during the war.
We start our city tour in the afternoon to the major attraction sites in town: the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. We end the day with a visit to China Town.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon Mekong Delta (B)
Today we take a road excursion 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 Elephants Ear fish. We then visit coconut candy workshops, a famous specialty of Ben Tre. Drive back Saigon in late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Saigon Nha Trang by flight (B)
Transfer to the airport to take flight to Nha Trang, the charming coastal town of Vietnam. Upon arrival, transfer without guide to the hotel for check in and stay at leisure.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 5: Free in Nha Trang (B)
Free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 6: Nha Trang Da Nang Hoi An (B)
Transfer without guide to Cam Ranh Airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the ancient port town of Hoi An, and then enjoy the walking tour around town, visiting its numerous places of interests such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and explore art and handicraft galleries, local markets.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An Hue (B)
This morning we take a spectacular road journey over Hai Van pass to Hue, the last Imperial capital of Vietnam and being famous as the center for Buddhism.
The first stop of our city tour today is the Imperial Citadel, former home to the Emperors in the 19th century during Nguyen dynasty, then head to the lively Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue – Hanoi (B)
In the morning, we visit Thien Mu pagoda, Hues oldest and most beautiful pagoda. Here you will see the 7-storey octagonal tower with 21 meter height, a symbol of Hue. Continue to visit the impressive royal tomb of King Tu Duc. We then transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi, the charming capital of today Vietnam. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and stay at leisure
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B)
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, exploring the most stunning caves of the Bay.
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 10: Halong Bay 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. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a fantastic cyclo tour through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, passing its lively and narrow streets lined with hundreds of boutique shops. We also visit a typical local market on the way.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for departure flights.
