Day 1 : Hanoi > Sightseeing > Halong Beach

A blend of the modern with the mystery and charm of past centuries, Hanoi offers an air of elegance and harmony with nature.Hanoi is nestled on the banks of the Red River, it is a beautiful city that retains an air of French colonial elegance with pretty yellow stucco buildings lining leafy streets. Hanoi is also a city of lakes, which adds to its air of sleepy grace

You will be met and transferred between the airport to Hanoi in a private vehicle with an English speaking driver.
Starting for Hanoi city tour, including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum† and his former residence, One Pillar Pagoda and the Ethnology Museum. Afternoon drive to the world heritage site of Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong.

Day 2 : Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi

Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the Halong pier where you will board the Wooden Junk, a replica of the ancient vessels that plied the south Seas. You will savor a day cruise on the quiet waters of the astonishing Halong Bay, with its thousands of limestone islands shooting skyward. Enjoy lunch as you cruise through these calm waters. After lunch, you have the opportunity to visit one of the islands and take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, go for a swim or stay aboard and relax. Later this afternoon, pass a floating fishing village where fishing families have lived for three generations. Some of them including children row up to the cruise ship with items to sell from bananas to lights to shells
visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. After disembarking, you will be transferred to Hanoi and your hotel

Day 3 Hanoi Highlight

Although it is the modern-day capital of vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm of past centuries. Narrow lanes and traditional shophouses invite exploration by cyclo, while its many beautiful public spaces - lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards and monuments - give the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature unique among Asian capitals. And everywhere there are motorcycles, some of which seem to carry whole families or impossibly huge bundles of goods. Begin your day visiting the Temple of Literature, a peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateways, and one of the best surviving examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this was also the site of vietnam's first university

Continue to the miniature One Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, also dating from the 11th century,
Afterwards head to Hoan Kiem Lake, located in heart of Hanoi, which contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda. En route, pass other colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House (may be seen from the outside only) and St. Joseph's Cathedral. From the lake, begin exploring the old quarter by cyclo. This fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses is also known as 'The 36 Streets,' each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts to medicines to tombstones. A handicraft-lover's paradise and an endlessly interesting place to explore local life. The cyclo ride lasts approximately one hour
Later you will see a water puppet show performance, an art form originating in northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi..

Day 4 - Hanoi - Thai Village

This trip today will give you a chance to discover the local ethnic group of Thai people at Thai village, other name MAi Chau village. Located in a beautiful valley of the Truong Son Range, Mai Chau is famed for its beautiful rice fields and hospitality
Morning drive through the picturesque countryside of rice paddies and mountains to Mai Chau, home of the Thai minority. Afternoon excursion to Soldier Cave and walking tour of Pom Coong and Lac villages.

Note:The thai people organize a traditional music performance every night. Please contact your Tour guide for arrangement (expenses not included in the trip).

Day 5 - Thai Village - Cuc Phuong Forest

The day starts with a breakfast in the village and afterwards we departure for Cuc Phuong National Park– the oldest national park in Vietnam which boasts engaging cultural and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery
Lunch will be served upon arrival at the national park. In the afternoon trekking in the National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at Cuc Phuong National Park guest house.

Day 6 Cuc Phuong > Ninh Binh >Hue

Today drive to Tam Coc through Red River Delta ,Nature of countryside is beautiful on country land. Visit the King temple of Dinh and Le dynasty ,The Ancient Citadel of HoaLu was the capital of Vietnam during 968- 1009. Arrival to Tam Coc. check in the hotel, ,Board our boat for a cruise trip bring you go along the most green river in north of Vietnam. Rice field and mountain is over and over. Mountain here they soar skywards from a sea of green .
Driver back to Hanoi and transfer to airport for flight to Hue the former Imperial capital of Vietnam .

Day 7 Hue > Hoi An

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your touring of Hue. Located in the heart of Hue is the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the early 19th century and modeled after the Forbidden City of Peking. The original walls stretched for 10 kilometers and were surrounded by a wide moat. Today, most of the buildings have been destroyed due to bombing during the Vietnam-American War, but the monuments that remain provide a fascinating glimpse into the court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Approach the city past the striking Flag Tower, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly overhead, to the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds, and visit Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho palace), where the queen mother lived; the Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall; the Halls of The Mandarins; and the original Nine Dynastic Urns. You will then embark on a local boat and cruise down the Perfume River to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower which has become Hue's most widely recognizable monument. During the early 1960s, this became a center of anti-government protest, and the site of the tragic self-immolation of the monk Thich Quang Duc. After lunch, journey from Hue over scenic mountainous roads with spectacular views over the coastline. Halfway to Danang, the dramatic Hai Van Pass serves as the dividing line between the climate zones of north and south Vietnam. Continue southwards passing Lang Co, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the South China Sea, and the large coastal city of Danang before arriving in Hoi An.

Day 8 Hoi An Sightseeing

The exquisitely preserved merchant town of Hoi An was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Its colorful shop houses and temples reflect a diverse heritage, dating back to the 16th and 17th century, when it was a major port for Western, Chinese and Japanese traders. Today it is a thriving center of traditional crafts and a shoppers’ paradise, best explored on foot. Wander through the cobbled streets, past low tile-roofed buildings, the bustling Central Market and the small harbor where colorfully painted boats are moored. The best way to explore Hoi An is on foot. The walking Tour will include visits to a private house, where generations of the same family have lived continuously for centuries in a traditional setting; to one of the family chapels built by prominent merchant or official families as centers for ancestor worship; and to a typical Chinese-Style Pagoda or Assembly Hall. Continue to Sa Huynh Museum, located near the Japanese Covered Bridge. This museum contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An's history. Visit handicraft workshops in Hoi An where local products are being made by the industry itself. The city is also famous for its tailors, and many visitors have suits, shirts and dresses tailor made literally overnight. Continue to the famous Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore the area on your own

Day 9 Hoi An Free Day

You will have a free day in Hoi An for relax on beach or spend all day in Hoi An for shopping

Day 10 Hoi An > Mekong Delta

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Ben Tre on the Mekong delta for a boat trip to Vuon Dau.
This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the Mekong river itself as well as on the bank of the river.

Continue to Can Tho and stay overnight at the Can Tho City.

Day 11 Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh city

Fresh air and the country sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to the Cairang- the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta. There is a bridge here that serves as a great vantage point for photography. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Then take a drive to Ho Chi Minh

 Day 12 Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing

We begin our Saigon experience with an orientation walk, visiting some of the city's historic landmarks, then city Tour takes in the city's bustling Chinatown and begins with a visit to the Thien Hau Temple, from where you will take a cyclo ride; the most appropriate and unusual way to explore Cholon, literally meaning 'big market'. The ride will take you to the lively Binh Tay Market. Then visit a lacquer ware factory to witness workers continuing a Vietnamese ancestral tradition. After lunch visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace, from there on you will go on foot (the car will be available at all times) to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. After this historical visit, we will explore the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street.

Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Enjoy a private transfer with English Speaking Driver between Ho Chi Minh City airport and your hotel.

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City International airport - end of itinerary.