Day 1 Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to hotel in Hanoi.
The rest of your day is at leisure for independent exploration – just catch a sight of Hoan Kiem lake or explore the maze of streets in the city's fascinating Old Quarter where you are certain to find something unique to buy.

Overnight Hanoi A1 hotel in Hanoi (2 people in 1 room)
Meal inclusions: None 

Day 2 Hanoi city tour, Water puppetry show
On the morning of day 2 we take a city tour to Ho Chi Minh complex, his house on stilts and the museum and One Pillar Pagoda. We also make a visit to the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, which is now dedicated to Confucian worship and “Hanoi Hilton” – a nick name given by US pilots during the war.
For lunch today we will try Pho (beef noodles), a famous specialty of Hanoi.
In the afternoon we attend a performance of traditional water puppetry and take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter.

Overnight Hanoi A1 hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3 Halong Bay cruise, overnight on board
This morning we take a 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. On arrival we board our deluxe junk, this traditional wooden sailing junk boat offers a unique way of navigating the limestone karsts of Halong Bay with all the comforts of a motorised, floating hotel. Once settled in, you start your cruise round the majestic Halong Bay, while enjoying a delicious lunch. After lunch you have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then, the captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck. In the evening the cook prepares a sumptuous meal as the boat weighs anchor in the heart of the bay.

Overnight on Marguerite cruiser (2 people in 1 cabin)
Meal inclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Halong cruise – Hanoi
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip or enjoy a morning view of the Bay's landscapes with a cup of tea. The boat keeps cruising to float fishing village for you to have a look of local people lives on water. We enjoy brunch on board and around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for your journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in Hanoi at around 4.30 pm.

Overnight at Hanoi A1 hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch 

Day 5 Hue
A short flight brings us to the imperial city of Hue, you are welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Founded as a royal city in 1687, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam's royal past. Today Hue remains one of Vietnam's major tourist attractions. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen dynasty in a poetic background of greenery on the banks of the Perfume river. We have the opportunity with a guided tour to visit the Imperial Citadel, one of the Nguyen emperors' tombs, the famed Thien Mu Pagoda and also enjoy a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River. A coffee at one of the riverside coffee shops at sunset is also an experience not to be missed.

Overnight at Asia hotel in Hue
Meal inclusions: Breakfast

Day 6 Hue motorbike tour
On day 6 we have the opportunity with a motorbike tour around town, a great way to get off the beaten track & see Vietnam in close-up, On this action packed day you will see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the king’s tombs and Bunker Hill. You will feast on a Buddhist vegetarian lunch at a pagoda, see the making of incense and conical hats, visit the ruined Tiger Arena… This truly is a fabulous day full of outstanding photographic opportunities.

Overnight at Asia hotel in Hue
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch

Day 7 Hue to Hoi An by car
Leaving Hue, our journey takes us south through rural countryside and the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co before ascending the dramatic Hai Van Pass, past stunning rural and coastal scenery, to the town of Da Nang. We visit Cham museum and drive the short distance south to famous China Beach, stop to visit Non Nuoc stone sculpture village and then to the enchanting town of Hoi An - declared World Heritage Site (approx 4 hours).

Overnight at Hai Au hotel in Hoi An
Meal inclusions: Breakfast

Day 8 Hoi An
Once a thriving river port, the town's architecture has been preserved and restored. This small town is a favourite with international travellers, and wandering the streets and narrow alleyways brings hours of pleasure and discovery. Today's trade is in ceramics, wood-ware, paintings and tailoring. There is something here for everyone and it is the perfect place to pick up gifts for those at home. There are options here for a visit to the traditional handicraft villages of Kim Bong carpentry, Thanh Ha ceramics or simply lazing the day away on a nearby beach.

Overnight at Hai Au hotel in Hoi An
Meal inclusions: Breakfast

Day 9 Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City)
We are transferred to the airport for the flight to Sai Gon (1 hour). Our hotel is located close to Ben Thanh Market and the city's main shopping district, so there is much for you to discover on your own and you will have plenty of interesting and fun ideas. How about scooting off on cyclos to Cholon, the Chinatown area of Ho Chi Minh City for a spot of temple hopping? Or perhaps you'd like to visit the Vietnamese version of a department store for some shopping - the choice is yours!

Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast

Day 10 Sai Gon city tour
Today we embark on a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. We are going to visit the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda, discover the markets and shops of the area. Head back into the centre of the city to visit Ben Thanh market where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale.
After lunch we visit the War Remnants and the former Presidential Palace, to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. At the end of the afternoon head back to your hotel.

Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch

Day 11 Mekong Delta day tour
Departing at 08.30 am, we head to Mekong –Bentre Province. Arrive at Ben Tre town, enjoy a boat trip on peaceful river and witnessing local daily river life. Enroute, we can stop to see how people make bricks, salts and visit Coconut worshop. After that, continue our boating on Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to see some family making mats. Take motor cart (xe loi) or bike on country path, passing by rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch at a local family. In the afternoon, take rowing-boat along water palm creek & boating a long Cai Coi creek. Stop to see rice workshop. Back to land, our waiting vehicle will make our way back to Sai Gon.

Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch

Day 12 Departure
Today is your departure, you are free at your leisure until transferred to Sai Gon airport for the flight home. Tour ends.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast