Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport; you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel for free at leisure. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Ha Noi

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Visit today Vietnam’s capital, including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, traditional stilt houses, the revered One-Pillar Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple, and walk along the shore of West Lake to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, visit Vietnam’s first university—the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple—and enjoy a wonderful rickshaw ride in the Old Quarter of Hanoi to explore the very busy part of Hanoi. In the evening, you will take part in the water puppet show. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Have breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Halong Bay through vast rice fields and arrive in Halong at noon.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on boat, followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as you cruise among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau Cave area. Back to the boat
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim, or climb up to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
17:30: Cruise back to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set.
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Stay overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Halong

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian

06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave—the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise to explore the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10:30 – 11:30: On the way back to the harbor, it is time to watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30: Disembark, and you will be picked up and transferred directly to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang, be welcomed by a local guide, and transfer to a hotel in Hoi An. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An walking tour

Have breakfast and then discover Hoi An, which was recognized by UNESCO as being a World Cultural Heritage site in 1999. Hoi An used to serve as an active port of trade with the Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese people during the 17th and 18th centuries. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An. Next, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese temple, Chinese Hall, Hoi An market, and the Tan Ky ancient house. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and after that, take a local sampan boat to travel on the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Finish your discovery in the late afternoon and go back to your hotel. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An – Danang – Saigon – City Tour

Have breakfast and then transfer to Da Nang for a departure to Saigon—the biggest and most dynamic metropolis in Viet Nam, named “Far East Pearl” in the American War. Upon arrival, be welcomed and picked up by our guide, then transfer to the center for your city tour. Take a tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. We then take you to Cho Lon—the biggest wholesalemarket in Saigon—then visit Thien Hau Pagoda, where you can see hundreds of local people come to worship for their health, luck, and happiness. Finally, depart to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 07: Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre

After breakfast, head out to My Tho. Dip into the beauty of rice fields and coconut tree lines along the way. Firstly, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which is the “must visit” site in Tien Giang. The pagoda is an ancient Southern gem with the combination of Asian and European architecture including Renaissance period and Romanesque style

Next, continue to My Tho; upon arrival, take a boat trip on the Mekong River to visit a farmer’s house and garden. View the fishing port, the traditional stilt houses and boatbuilding workshops, and islands including Dragon, Phoenix, Unicorn, and Tortoise. Enjoy lunch on the beautiful island. Next, ride a horse and carriage around villages to see the local life; taste tropical fruits and honey tea at a beekeeping farm; listen to traditional music; and visit a coconut candy manufacturer. Roam on the village path with fruit orchards and a bonsai garden. Meet the locals to get a deeper understanding about their daily life in the watery area.

Finally, drive back to the hotel and overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 8: Saigon - Mui Ne

Enjoy your free day in Saigon by exploring this bustling and hustling city on your own way or going around for shopping until being transferred by a private car to Mui Ne, which is a beautiful coastal city and an ideal place for kite surfing. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and stay overnight in Mui Ne.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mui Ne

Day 9: Mui Ne - Free Day

Enjoy your great days in Mui Ne by relaxing on a beautiful pool or beach with sports on the beach. Overnight in Mui Ne.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mui Ne

Day 10: Mui Ne - Free Day - Saigon - Departure

Enjoy your last day in Mui Ne until being picked up by our private car for transfer back to Saigon for the flight to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A