Day 1: HANOI – Arrival (-)
On arrival at Ha Noi Noi Bai Airport, we will be met and transferred to the hotel. After welcome drink and tour briefing, we enjoy a performance of Viet Nam's unique traditional Water Puppetry. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: HANOI (B)
We tour President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and humble house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature, followed by tour of the Museum of Ethnology, Hoa Lo Prison Museum. After enjoying the tranquillity of Hoan Kiem Lake, we are free to explore Ha Noi's Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B, L)
Travel to Ha Long Bay, we board our boat and sumptuous seafood feast awaits us. We cruising amongst the limestone islets and explore the wondrous caves. In late afternoon, we head back to the mainland and drive a short distance to your hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Ha Long bay.
Day 4: HA LONG BAY – HANOI - HUE (B)
After breakfast, we journey to Ha Noi. Stopping at Dong Trieu ceramic village to discover the secrets of traditional ceramic craftsmanship. We then travel directly to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Hue. Evening is free for us to explore this city at our own pace. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: HUE - DA NANG - HOI AN (B)
We explore the Imperial Citadel, the bustling Dong Ba Market and cruise on the Perfume River the Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by a visit to the tomb of King Ming Mang. Later we drive to Da Namg and on to Hoi An, the former flourishing trading port with its web shop house lined streets. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: HUE (B)
Walking through the historic Hoi An, we admire the narrow lanes of centuries old buildings, visit the town’s market and the impressive Japanese covered bridge. Afternoon is free to explore this charming town or having a rest at the beautiful Cua Daii beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
Leaving Hoi An, we make stop at the Marble Mountains, discover pagodas, caves and a beautiful vista over the surrounding country side. We also see the Museum of fascinating Cham sculpture before flying on to Ho Chi Minh City. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS (B)
We visit the wholesale market and opulent pagodas of Cho Lon, followed by a stop at the Norte Dame Cathedral and the city’s other landmarks. In the afternoon we explore the underground tunnel network and at Cu Chi then heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA (B)
Heading south to My Tho, we boarding our boat to cross the mighty river, and navigate the leafy island waterways to arrive at a fruit orchard for exploration. Here we sample tropical fruit and learn about the Delta way of life. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10: HO CHI MINH CITY – Departure (B)
Free at leisure Check-out (before 12:00 PM – noon time) Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight.
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