DAY 1 : ARRIVE IN SAIGON (D)

Warmly welcoming at Tan Son Nhat Airport and escort to hotel. Free at leisure until head our for a fine – dinning cruise in the evening. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 2 : HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B/L)

Travel for 70 km to Cu Chi Tunnel – One famous for the legendary tunnel system which at height stretched over 250 km & enjoy a half day private excursion to Cuchi Tunnels. In Cu Chi, You will have to check these tunnels of 3 levels yourself by crowling in the narrow tunnels. We ll surprised to find out how people made these tunnels and find out how the life of the local people was during the second Indochina War.

Afternoon, start Saigon sightseeing  tour to the Reunification Palace and some French and some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the old Central Post Office. Tour of Chinatown and Thien Hau & Quan Am pagodas. After seeing the Emperor Jade Pagoda and War Remnants Museum. We end the city tour with Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sales. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 3 HOCHIMINH – MY THO- BEN TRE (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel before transfers to Mytho. Take the experience boat through Bao Dinh natural canal and see the still houses and the fruit plantation along the canal sides. Visit My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise Island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the fruit plantation in the Thoi Son Island, enjoy a rowing boat ride on the creeks before returning to My Tho. Road trip back to the Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 4 SAIGON – DALAT (B/L)

A short flight takes you to Dalat City - The former French colonial hill station town of Dalat was founded over 100 years ago by a French scientist, Dr Alexander Yersin. In the afternoon, we will visit the Summer Palace of the last emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai, and Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the ‘Crazy House’ to locals because of its bizarre architecture. You may also wish to pay a visit to one of Dalat’s most notable residents, Buddhist monk/artist, Vien Thuc. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.

DAY 5 DALAT - NHA TRANG (B/L/D)

Dalat city, the highlights will be Bao Dai's Summer Palace, Hang Nga Guest House (the at gallery nickname's Crazy House), Truc Lam Pagoda and its complex by cable car which you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city. In the afternoon, we proceed to Nha Trang, enroute you'll visit Poklong Garai tower, the Cham's historical site, Champa kingdom occupied all the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd to 16th century, continue to our destination. Dinner will be served with seafood at a local restaurant in town .O/N in Nha Trang. 

DAY 6 NHA TRANG - BOAT CRUISE (B/L/D)

Enjoy morning boat trip on Nha Trang bay to visit some island for swimming, have a pleasure time at Tam Island then proceed to fishing village for lunch. After lunch take a walk through this village to Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Disembark and return to hotel. Late afternoon take the orientation tour by cycle. Dinner and O/N in Nha Trang.

DAY 7 NHA TRANG – HOI AN (B,L,D)

You have free time at leisure until we transfer to Camranh – Nha Trang Airport for flight to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. Visit the Marble Mountain and China Beach Enroute. We have an oriented walking tour of Hoian ancient town which was busy with trade back a few centuries ago. Walking in the narrow streets flanked by old merchant houses we can imagine the hustling and bustling time when the town was filled up with merchants and goods from around the world. We’ll visit some old merchant houses, a Chinese Congregational Hall, Hoi An Museum, and the famous Japanese covered-bridge and Hoian Market. Diner is at local restaurant in the heart of the old town. Overnight in Hoian.

DAY 8 HOIAN (B)

Enjoy a day at your leisure getting to know Hoian Charming ‘s Street and Sites. You can take advantages of the town’unique and delicious cuisine by joining fun cooking class or if you re an early riser, the local fish market are a sigh to behold. Altenatively, be tempted by the beach or a short cycle ride away or one of the many tailors shop in town. Overnight in Hoian.

DAY 9  HOIAN – HUE (B/L)

Our journey brings us through the scenic countryside of the Central Region of Vietnam to Hue Imperial City. We’ll stop at the Lang Co Beach with fine white sand against the green mountain backdrop and the Hai Van Pass which offers 360 degrees of breathtaking mountain and sea. Lunch is at a local restaurant with Hue fine cuisine. Arriving in Hue, you embark on a tour to visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba market. Enjoy Hue Rotal-style dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Hue

DAY 10 HUE - HANOI (B,L)

Rising up in the ancient land, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Then, board a private boat for cruising the romantic Perfume River, visit Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda), the ornate Minh Mang's tomb. Transfer to the airport for a short flight north. Ha Noi, the city with old aged history and rich cultural together the strong architectural influence of China and French that allures tourist by its charming beauty. Free at leisure until  have dinner at a local restaurant with fine Vietnamese cuisine. Overnight in Ha Noi 

DAY 11 HA NOI (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we’ll tour the 1000 year old city of Ha Noi. We’ll visit different highlights of Ha Noi including: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Ngoc Son temple, the Temple of Literature - 1st University of Vietnam. Lunch at a local restaurant

In the afternoon, we continue our tour to the Tran Quoc Pagoda - Nation founding pagoda, the Quan Thanh temple.  In late afternoon, we'll have 1 hour rickshaw ride around the old quarter and a traditional water puppet show.  Dinner on our own tonight.  Overnight in Ha Noi.
 

DAY 12  HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

Transfer to World Heritage Site of Halong Bay through the Red River delta. Arrive at Halong Bay and board the junk and enjoy a welcome drink and splendid lunch of local seafood. hen begin a 4 hour cruise of the bay to see the amazing limestone karsts with different real-world formations like: Lion, Tea Pot, Toad, Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islets, and then visit Sung Sot (the Amazing cave). There is a stopover for a walk through this "Amazing Cave". There is ample time for swimming and sunbathing (weather permitting), as the Dragon's Pearl anchors for a night in the Bay. Enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner in the beautiful restaurant before retiring for the night to the comfort of your cabin.

DAY 13 HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/D)

Early risers can enjoy an energizing swim in the cool, calm, quiet of the overnight anchorage. A Buffet brunch is served from 07:30 to 09:30. The cruise to continues, passing more interesting formations such as Titot and Soi Sim Beaches, Ngon Tay (Finger) islet, Thien Nga (Swan) islet and Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks) islet before returning to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 14  HANOI DEPARTURE

You have free time until we transfer you back to NoiBai International Airport for your departure flight. Time to bid farewell to the beaming Vietnam Smiles. We trust you had a wonderful Vietnam Holiday with us and looking forward to  welcoming you back on vacations in the near future.

Prices are generally for private arrangements and are per person using economy class flights based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.

Price included : Domestic flights with Vietnam, accommodation at either moderate, first class or deluxe hotel with private facilities and air-conditioning, meals as shown, sightseeing by private car, driver and local guides, plus all transfers, taxes and entrance fees.