Welcome to Vietnam! Guide pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. You will have free time to for relax. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: N/A

Begin the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to hear about the man who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. After dedicating his life to the liberation of his country from foreign rule, Ho Chi Minh died in 1969 and his body was preserved for posterity. Continue to the Quan Thanh Temple which is dedicated to the Gods to protect the north of the city and afterwards visit another 11th century relic, the Temple of Literature, which was built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius. Stop at the University of Vietnam built in 1076 and then the Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton) prison.

After lunch visit Ethonology Museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam. This is also the biggest and the most interesting museum in Vietnam. Enjoy cyclo ride through the busting Old Quarter, visit the Lake of the Returned Sword and Ngoc Son Temple at the late evening of the day Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hanoi

After breakfast leave Hanoi for an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay. Journey there through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observing everyday life of Vietnamese villagers along the way.Arrive in Halong City late morning and board the boat for the overnight journey into the Bay. Lunch will be served en route, whilst cruising along the bay’s iconic limestone formations. Towards the end of the day set anchor for the night. As the sun sets over the bay, dinner is served on board with fresh seafood, salads, and fruits. Overnight in Halong Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Halong Bay

For early risers, complimentary tea and coffee are served on the sundeck followed by a Tai Chi class. On the cruise back to Halong City, enjoy a wholesome brunch as the boat weaves back to port through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Upon disembarkation, the guide will pick up and provide a private transfer to airport for fly to Hue. Guide pick up in Hue, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a morning boat cruise on the peaceful Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and then take a car to the poetic mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel - The spectacular Citadel houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges. Visit Dong Ba Market before back to hotel. Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive along the coast and via mountain passes to Hoi An with a stop en route at the photogenic village of Lang Co Beach. Visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang which houses the world’s finest collection of Cham artworks before proceeding to Hoi An. Visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the town. Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hoi An

8:00 am, picking up and dropping off at hotel by bicycle (In case of not being able to bike, van can be used to go as an option). Starting biking to the countryside throughout the rice paddle, enjoy the fresh air with the nature. Meeting the local farmer, talking with them about their local farming daily life, having a cup of tea with them at the middle of the rice paddle field farm.

Wearing farming clothes before getting into muddy rice field like: Vietnamese authentic and traditional farmer clothes, conical hat, boost, etc.  Listening to the tour guide introduced and explained about the process of the wet rice how to grow it.  

Starting the farming works to learn how to grow wet rice with water buffalo plough, use agricultural water system. Transplanting rice at the rice field. Enjoy riding with water buffalo at a small pond at the rice farm. 12:00 Having a local lunch with the local farmer at their house. Biking back hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Guide pick up and transfer to Danang Airport for flight to Saigon. Guide pick up in Saigon, have lunch at local restaurant. Then drive to Cu Chi Tunnels. We then spend time exploring the maze of tunnels including innumerable trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. These tunnels consisted of many ‘moving parts’ making them a livable structure for long periods of time. We then drive back to Saigon and end the Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Check in hotel, free time for rest. Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cu Chi Tunnels

Breakfast at hotel. We start this day tour by a visit to The Reunification Palace. This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Continue to The Post Office Center for the best examples of classical French colonial architecture in Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum, which formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes.

Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will go to Thien Hau Pagoda, and Binh Tay Market. Come back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. Explore Saigon by night on bike. Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Saigon

In the morning we take you to Cai Be. You board your comfortable wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.

In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits. Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early wake-up for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market up at 6: 00am which only operates from 5:00 am  to 8:00 am every day. Breakfast is served on board while the cruise navigates towards the market among local barges laden with fruit and vegetables

Later on, cruise towards Can Tho. Pick up and transfer Can Tho airport for flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, driver pick up and transfer to resort. Free time at resort. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at resort. Free time relax and overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at resort. Free time relax and overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at resort. Free time till for flight back to Saigon. Driver pick up at hotel for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, guide pick up and transfer to hotel for check in / next departure flight. Tour ends

Meals: Breakfast