Highlights of Vietnam 08 days 07 nights

Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your driver will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city centre. In the afternoon, free and easy. Take a walk around the centre, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture – followed by a welcome dinner at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants.

- 8:30 to 9:00: your day begins as you are picked up from your hotel nestled in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter, to embark on an unforgettable journey to Halong Bay. The route meanders through the enchanting landscapes of Hanoi, Haiphong, and the scenic Tuan Chau Highway, treating you to a captivating 2.5-hour drive. Upon reaching Tuan Chau Harbor at noon, that's when the real fun begins! Hop on the cruise, and let the exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage site commence. Lunch is served on deck, featuring a tasty set menu/buffet with all sorts of Halong specialties. As you chow down, soak in the stunning views on both sides—think limestone formations like the Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets, iconic symbols of Halong Bay.

- 2:00 PM, your journey takes you to Bo Hon Island, where the awe-inspiring Sung Sot Cave awaits exploration. Admire the intricate formations of stalagmites and stalactites, marveling at the cave's natural beauty. - 2:45 PM, engage in an adventure of kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride through Luon Cave, revealing the enchanting beauty of a hidden lagoon. - 3:15 PM, leading you to TiTop Island, adorned with a sandy beach. Here, you have the option to indulge in a refreshing swim or embark on a trek to the island's summit for a panoramic view of Halong Bay. - 4:00 PM, return to the boat for a captivating sunset party, where you can relish a selection of wine, fruits, and biscuits while the vessel gracefully cruises back to the harbor. - 5:45 PM, the boat arrives back to harbor. Board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi - 8:30 PM, arrive at Hanoi and drop you off at your hotel. Trip ends.

Enjoy a half day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital, before driving through the countryside of the Red River Delta to the magical Halong bay. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house), the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. After the tour, your car will be waiting to take you to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

At 9 am : Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi an and transfer to visit Cam Thanh Coconut village. Experience a basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. About 11 am-12 pm: Enjoy lunch Then the car takes you to Hoi an Ancient town - one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupation period. You will visit Chinese Communal House, Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi an market,..and learn about the daily life of Hoi an local people. After Hoi an, we will take you back to your hotel

At 8:00 am : Our car and guide pick you up from Hotels in Da nang center / Hoi an town and transfer to Hue city On the way, we will stop to see: Hai Van pass - the natural border of Thua Thien-Hue Province and Danang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. Lang Co beach – an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos. At 11:00 a.m: Arrive in Hue. Visit Khai Dinh tomb – a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. At 12:30 : Have Lunch at a local restaurant At 1:30 p.m: Visit Hue Imperial Citadel - the administrative and the political center of the Nguyen dynasty and the home of the king and the royal family. At 3:00 p.m: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda – the oldest pagoda located on the bank of charming Perfume River in Hue city. At 4:00 p.m: Back to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An. Drop you off at hotel in Da nang at about 6pm, in Hoi an at about 7pm

Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to Da Nang Airport to catch your flight to Vietnam’s modern metropolis: Saigon. Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling streets en route to the hotel. Have lunch at a downtown restaurant of your choosing then set out on a guided city tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum, learn about Vietnam’s recent history at Reunification Palace, visit the nearby neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the City's Centre Post Office before passing by the ornate Opera Theatre and the City Hall. Finally, end up at the Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home.