HA NOI – HALONG BAY / LAN HA BAY – DANANG – HOIAN – HCMC

Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up at your hotel. Visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh former residence. (Notice: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed in the afternoons, on Mondays and Fridays, and closes annually in September - December for restoration). Next, visit to One Pillar Pagoda, whose original structure was built by a king in 1049, and has become an important symbol of this capital city. The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam. Being Vietnam’s first university, the place was initially constructed in 1070, their gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. The sightseeing continues passing Opera House & Hoan Kiem Lake. Stop around at Ngoc Son temple for short sightseeing. Next, visit to Ethnology Museum. The best way to experience Hanoi's Old Quarter is on foot and next we take a walking tour through an area of the city known as ’36 Streets’. The oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, this densely populated section of Hanoi was once an important centre of commerce where goods were sold on the street name of a particular guild. The labyrinthine alleyways are perfect for exploring on foot with names such as Sugar Street, Tin Street and Paper Street. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Then you will go on a pleasant overland journey to Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay (180km, 2.5hrs drive, including a short break half way). On arrival of Ha Long, embark and your cruise starts. - Board the Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at cruise’s restaurant. - Later cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit. - At 15:30 the cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear waters of the bay. In the evening: Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class. Afterwards, a memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting. Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Lunch and dinner on board (Notice: Halah or Indian food is not available on cruise. We will arrange local food with no pork /Veg if request). Overnight in Ha Lan Bay (onboard).

Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a light breakfast on board. At 7:15 we shall head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave. Return to the ship for checkout. At 10:00 enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour. Then transfer directly to Noi Bai airport for departure flight to Danang. (Note: We advise clients take flight after 18:30). Arrive in Danang airport, welcome by our guide and transfer for dinner before back to hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up and transfer to Bana Hills, take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Then sightseeing Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… You should not miss walking on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City. Then back to Danang for dinner and back to hotel. Lunch by guest arrangement. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at your hotel, the tour starts to visit: Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain), you’ll discover the stunning natural caves, enjoy the beautiful view from the from the top of the mountain, visit the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village. Next, to visit Cham Museum which shows the most complete collection of rare and valuable items of the famous Cham culture. Then, you’ll visit Linh Ung pogada (Linh Ung Bai But) with the highest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam (67 meters height, approximately 30 stories). In the afternoon, transfer to Hoi An ancient town - the World Cultural Heritage, visiting sightseeing: Japanese Bridge, Tian Hou Pagoda, Tan Ky old house, Hoi An handicraft workshop, Museum of History-Culture. Then back to Danang. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner by guest arrangement. Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Pick up at your hotel, transfer to Danang airport for departure flight to Ho Chi Minh city. **Notice: We offer guests take flight in the morning. The itinerary belongs to clients’s flight. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, greeting with our guide and transfer to restaurant for lunch. After lunch, having half day city tour with an exploration of Saigon’s turbulent past with visits to the Reunification Palace. The tour continues to offer (visting outside) you the excellent examples of the French colonial architecture with a visit to the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral. Finally, the tour ends at Ben Thanh market, where you may practice your bargaining skills. Return to your hotel. Lunch and dinner at local restuarant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up will be from your hotel at 8:00am by your guide and driver for the day. You will then set off for the approximately 02hour drive to My Tho, a Mekong Delta town. On the way, stop to visit Ving Trang pagoda. Mekong Delta is also known as Vietnam's 'rice basket’-- a fertile area spreading nearly 50,000 sq km. Here the mighty Mekong river ends by splitting itself into nine major tributaries. The Vietnamese name these nine tributaries “Nine Dragons.’’ Following this you will board a boat for a cruise on the Mekong river, whilst sailing you will be passing natural creeks and quiet villages and watch rural people going to work. You will see an interesting fishermen's port and the traditional stilt houses. Keep your camera handy! On arrival you will stop at Thoi Son islet in province of Tien Giang which has now become an ecotourism site. However, few people know that today’s Thoi Son is thanks to the endless efforts of local people to develop the isolated isle into one of the region’s go-to destinations. You will explore this region and its delights before returning to the cruise boat by small rowing boats through a short stretch of waterways. **Notice: Food only. Halah or Indian food is not available on tour. We will arrange local food with no pork /Veg if request). Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Morning, breakfast at hotel and leisure time until hotel check-out time: 12:00 (noon). Transfer with our guide to the airport for departure flight. WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU BACK SOON