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❖ Day 01: Hanoi Arrival.

❖ Day 02: Hanoi City Tour.

❖ Day 03: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay.

❖ Day 04: Ha Long Bay - Fly to Da Nang - Hoi An.

❖ Day 05: Hoi An - Cooking Class.

❖ Day 06: Hoi An - Hue.

❖ Day 07: Hue - Fly to Saigon.

❖ Day 08: Saigon - Mekong Delta - My Tho - Ben Tre.

❖ Day 09: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels.

❖ Day 10: Saigon - China Town - Departure.

❖ Experience a cyclo ride through the laneways of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

❖ Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water Puppets

❖ An overnight cruise aboard a stunning luxury traditional cruise to experience the serene beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ha Long Bay.

❖ Soak up the atmosphere in the picturesque town of Hoi An.

❖ Take a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Cruise on the Perfume river to explore the fascinating Citadels & Royal Tombs in Hue.

❖ Enjoy delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen during Royal Dinner in Hue.

❖ Experience the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

❖ Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in The wonder of Vietnam's unique military art.

❖ Release yourself on the hand-rowed sampan cruising across small peaceful Mekong canals.

❖ Broaden your knowledge about tropical fruit in the orchards and savor the taste of famous elephant-ear fish of the Mekong Delta

❖ 01 FOC for group of every 15+1 paying pax. (Excluding air tickets, train tickets, visa…)

❖ Local English-speaking guides (Escorted tour guide for group of 16 pax up).

❖ All accommodation twin/double share with daily breakfast.

❖ All meals as indicated on itinerary (05 lunches; 03 dinners).

❖ All vehicles utilized are private, newest model with air-conditioned and wifi systems.

❖ Private airport arrival & departure transfers.

❖ Cyclor tour & water puppet show in Hanoi.

❖ Royal dinner in Hue. Cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Private boat on Mekong delta, Perfumer river (Hue), Thu Bon river (Hoi An)

❖ All entrance fees & permits during guided time.

❖ Domestic gov’t tax and service charge.

❖ Luggage handling and complementary Vietnam map.

❖ Complementary mineral water on sightseeing days.

❖ International air tickets/Domestic air tickets.

❖ Departure airport tax.

❖ Passport & visa fees, visa stamping.

❖ Travel Insurance in all kinds.

❖ Single room (quoted separately).

❖ Child or adult in triple sharing room.

❖ Other language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese…) may be on request.

❖ Vegetable meals may be on request.

❖ Peak tourist season or special event rates.

❖ Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated.

Arrive Noi Bai international airport. After completing immigration formalities and clearing customs you will be met by our guide outside the baggage claim area who will escort you to a private waiting vehicle for your transfer to your hotel (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes). Our guide will be holding a welcome board with your name. Check in hotel, you're handed a welcome drink at the check-in desk. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi.

You may wish walk to Hoan Kiem Lake to witness and/or participate in a Tai Chi exercise (optional). It’s a great chance for you to take pictures of local people and enjoy the sunrise from the western side of Hoan Kiem lake. Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy your breakfast.

Enjoy your full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Follow a long queue to get inside the mausoleum. Take a short walk to Ho Chi Minh’s former house, which is built on stilts.

Then we visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), it’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. (Note: The complex is closed on Monday & Friday weekly). We continue transfer to the West Lake to admire the sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda

Next up is a short drive to visit to the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the temple is dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius, inside the temple grounds huge stone stele rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnamese culture the turtle represents longevity).

Afternoon, our next stop will be the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The museum has successfully recreated the daily life together with the religious rituals and the symbolic festivals of each ethnic group in Vietnam. Visitors have the opportunity to admire costumes, embroidery as well as outside stilt houses and habitats from the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. (Note: Museum of Ethnology is closed on Monday weekly).

We will have a short walking to visit the oldest bridge of Ha Noi “Long Bien Bridge” to take photos and see the local life of Hanoi. We then visit the Maison centrale in Hanoi, also known as Hoa Lo Prison or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POW during the Vietnam War and hear from a war veteran about his firsthand experiences.

Enjoying a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets.” This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. You will have some free time to explore the old quarter and enjoy interaction with local artisans.

Start your evening with a traditional water puppet performance “Roi Nuoc” (Approx. 50 minutes). The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets} “act” out the story, most of the

stories are whimsical and fun, and the puppeteers stand in waist deep water behind a screen controlling the puppets with rods that mostly are under the water.

Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (Top 10 must-try dishes in Ha Noi will be served during your dinner). Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. We depart for Ha Long city to visit Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage site and a World of New7Wonders (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes)

Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen. You have chance of observing scenic country side of Vietnam dominated by enormous lush rice field.

Upon arrival in Ha Long. Check-in between 11:30 - 12:00 at the boat port.

Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck.

Enjoy your lunch as the vessel sails to Ha Long Bay passing the Fighting cocks Islet, the Elephant leg Islet, the Castle Islet, the Soi Sim Island

Arrive at Surprise Grotto - one of the most famous grotto in the entire Ha Long, we will visit the cave by tender.

After taking a lot of photos and admire the beauty of the cave we will visit the fishing village by local rowing boat with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations then we return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. You can swim in the clear emerald waters, soak up the sun over a cool beer on the top deck sun lounge or try your hand at some kayaking (your account) amongst the huge limestone outcrops that surround us.

We retire to the cruise and relax on the top deck and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. Enjoy and learn the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Your delicious seafood dinner will be served at the restaurant. Stay overnight on cruise for a more in-depth experience.

(The itinerary above may be changed depending on the cruise we choose and weather permitting).

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi Exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. Enjoy the international brunch buffet served in the restaurant. Check-out on board and disembarkation at boat port

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up then transfer to Noi Bai airport (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes) to take a short domestic flight to Da Nang (approx. 01 hour 15 minutes) We will take the flight at 18:00. Upon arrival Da Nang airport, you are welcome and then be transferred to Hoi An ancient town (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes). After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink before check in Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoian’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

Cruise on Thu Bon river to Tra Que village - a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is famous for its sweet scented & green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people.

You will be welcomed with a refreshing organic herb juice, admiring the scenic views as you walk around the vegetable gardens, watch local farmers carry water and tend the gardens in the same way their ancestors have done for centuries. Try your hand at farming yourself. Enjoy a signature hand & foot massages, delivered with a unique musical therapy that synchronises song with rhythmic acupressure.

Then it’s back to the stunning scene of your cooking class. You will learn to prepare Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancake) and be given a sound understanding of the ingredients and flavors used in Vietnamese cooking. You will also be introduced to tastings of local specialty dishes that you may be yet to try. At the end of the cooking class, enjoy a delightful lunch prepared by you.

Afternoon, we enjoy a walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Than Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen.

Walking tour of the ancient town center takes us to the sites of former merchants’ homes, the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge - The symbol of Hoi An. The Japanese covered bridge was the first bridge in Hoi An and was constructed in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoian to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. We continue to visit the Chua Ong Pagoda and Tan Ky old house, with more than 200 years of history.

Our guide will help you enjoy an authentic Hoi An ancient town, enjoy a cup of egg coffee by the riverside and witness the local life (This will be offered by us for free) Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. We leave Hoi An to Hue (135 km | Approx. 03 hours). On the way, you’ll have a brief look at the remarkable Hindu statuary in the Cham Museum - One of the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world. The museum is officially known as the museum of Cham Pa sculpture. We will explore a nearby stone-cutting craft village. We will pass over the dramatic Hai Van Pass, also called “the Pass of Ocean Clouds”. Arrive in Hue, check in your hotel.

Afternoon, we will explore the Hue Citadel Complex including Royal Citadel and Forbidden Citadel - UNESCO World Heritage sites, set up by Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945.

We will visit the striking Flag Tower, the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho Palace), Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns

The sightseeing continues with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market - one of the romantic symbols of this city, interact with local people here.

This evening you may wish to enjoy “Royal dinner”. Enjoy a delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen. All wear traditional royal clothes. All the served food is royal including dishes reminding dragon, phoenix, or peacock... Meet and talk with people who are descendants of kings and royal family to have an in-depth experiences of Nguyen dynasty. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. This morning an excursion boat trip along the romantic Perfume River carries us through a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. We will visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We continue to visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues. Afterwards we take a short drive though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - One of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty.

Free your time at leisure until our guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the airport (20 km | Approx. 40 minutes) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city (approx. 01 hour 10 minutes) We will board the flight at 17:00 You are welcome at Tan Son Nhat airport and then transferred to the hotel (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon).

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. Journey south to the Mekong delta, known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, and spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most fertile regions and the main cultivation area of rice and tropical fruits.

We transfer to My Tho City (70 km & approx. 02 hours). It‘s famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. On the way passing rice fields to discover rural activities of the local people, gardening, fish pond, rice planting.

We stop at Cao Dai Temple in the town of Ben Luc for taking picture.

We then take a private leisurely boat trip, stocked with cold, cloth towels, bottled water, fresh, seasonal fruits, and green tea, cruise around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands (04 sacred animals of Buddhism). We can see the fishing market and visit the floating fish farm.

Enjoy a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals to discover “Coconuts homeland”, Ben Tre. Enjoying fresh coconut juice on the boat. We will visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants, enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits while listening southern traditional music. You can learn

how to make coconut candy. You can try some candies, visit the honey bee farm and try the honey, banana wine, ginger jams, soy beans… made by the villagers.

Enjoy a horse-cart around the village to have a look at the orchards and visit local people’s house. Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms.

Afternoon, we boat back to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. Transfer back to Saigon city. We then enjoy a walking tour to visit the famous Ben Thanh Market, this will give you a good insight into the Vietnamese markets as well as an opportunity to interact with locals.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and then transfer to Cu Chi district, 50 km to the northwest of Saigon city (approx. 01 hour 30 minutes).

The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command canter, plus accommodation.

Upon arrival to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art. A war veteran will show you around, allowing a moving insight into the struggles they endured.

Afternoon, begin with a

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Mekong delta will be served during your lunch).

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Saigon will be served during your lunch).

visit to the twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed, a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City since the 1880s.

Then head across the square to the historic Saigon Central Post Office, a grand and impressive building incorporating Gothic and Renaissance styles - you may wish to send a postcard home.

We continue to visit the Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon government during the American war. Make sure we will continue with a visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American war through the eyes of the Vietnamese, the museum is a reminder of the horrors of the war. Finish the tour with a walking tour along Dong Khoi Street, known as Rue Catinat in French-colonial times.

It's time to enjoy a cup of coffee, our local guide will help you enjoy a truly Saigon, experience Saigon's famed coffee street culture to get closer to its locals. (This will be offered by us for free).

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. A completely mesmerising tour will give you a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and the daily life of the locals in this busy, buzzing city.

We will explore the China Town called “Cho Lon”. This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese in Saigon which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty.

Here we will visit the Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into China town, visiting the amazing Cho Lon and Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods.

Free your time at leisure until our guide and driver pick you up then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) to take your departure flight.

Not includes domestic airfares (Economic class): Hanoi - Da Nang: 95$/pax | Hue - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon): 85$/pax. Airfare may be changed without any notices by airlines unstill we issue tickets.

❖ Supplement Spanish guide : Please pay extra 300$ for whole group.

❖ Supplement German guide : Please pay extra 200$ for whole group.

❖ Supplement Italian guide : Please pay extra 310$ for whole group.

❖ Supplement French guide : Please pay extra 70$ for whole group. SPECIAL PROMOTION FROM 01

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❖ Day 01: Saigon Arrival.

❖ Day 02: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels.

❖ Day 03: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Ben Tre - Saigon

❖ Day 04: Saigon - China Town - Fly to Hue.

❖ Day 05: Hue Imperial & Royal Tombs.

❖ Day 06: Hue - Hoi An - Cham ruins of My Son - Hoi An.

❖ Day 07: Hoi An Ancient Town.

❖ Day 08: Hoi An - Da Nang - Fly to Ha Noi.

❖ Day 09: Ha Noi - Night train to Lao Cai - Sa Pa.

❖ Day 10: Sa Pa.

❖ Day 11: Sa Pa - Night train to Hanoi.

❖ Day 12: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay.

❖ Day 13: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Departure.

❖ Experience the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

❖ Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art.

❖ Release yourself on the hand-rowed sampan cruising across small peaceful Mekong canals.

❖ Broaden your knowledge about tropical fruit in the orchards and savor the taste of famous elephant-ear fish of the Mekong Delta

❖ Cruise on the Perfume river to explore the fascinating Citadels & Royal Tombs in Hue.

❖ Enjoy delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen during Royal Dinner in Hue.

❖ Soak up the atmosphere in the picturesque town of Hoi An.

❖ Take a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Explore the ancient Cham ruins of My Son (World Heritage).

❖ Experience a cyclo ride through the laneways of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

❖ Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water Puppets.

❖ Explore Sa Pa, an exquisite mountain town that’s home to more than 30 hill tribes.

❖ An overnight cruise aboard a stunning luxury traditional cruise to experience the serene beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ha Long Bay.

❖ 01 FOC in half twin for group of every 15+1 paying pax. (Excluding air tickets, train tickets, visa…)

❖ Local English-speaking guides (Escorted tour guide for group of 16 pax up).

❖ All accommodation twin/double share with daily breakfast.

❖ All meals as indicated on itinerary (06 lunches; 03 dinners).

❖ All vehicles utilized are private, newest model with air-conditioned and wifi systems.

❖ Private airport arrival & departure transfers.

❖ Cyclor tour & water puppet show in Hanoi.

❖ Royal dinner in Hue. Cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Private boat on Mekong delta, Perfumer river (Hue), Thu Bon river (Hoi An).

❖ Train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi. Cable car ticket to Fansipan Mountain.

❖ All entrance fees & permits during guided time.

❖ Domestic gov’t tax and service charge.

❖ Luggage handling and complementary Vietnam map.

❖ Complementary mineral water on sightseeing days.

❖ International air tickets/Domestic air tickets.

❖ Departure airport tax.

❖ Passport & visa fees, visa stamping.

❖ Travel Insurance in all kinds.

❖ Single room (quoted separately).

❖ Child or adult in triple sharing room.

❖ Other language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese…) may be on request.

❖ Vegetable meals may be on request.

❖ Peak tourist season or special event rates.

❖ Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated.

Arrive Tan Son Nhat international airport. After completing immigration formalities and clearing customs you will be met by our guide outside the baggage claim area who will escort you to a private waiting vehicle for your transfer to your hotel (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes). Our guide will be holding a welcome board with your name. Check in hotel, you're handed a welcome drink at the check-in desk. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up atthe lobby of your hoteland then transfer to Cu Chi district, 50 km to the northwest of Saigon city (approx. 01 hour 30 minutes).

The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command canter, plus accommodation.

Upon arrival to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art. A war veteran will show you around, allowing a moving insight into the struggles they endured.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Saigon will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, begin with a visit to the twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed, a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City since the 1880s.

Then head across the square to the historic Saigon Central Post Office, a grand and impressive building incorporating Gothic and Renaissance styles - you may wish to send a postcard home.

We continue to visit the Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon government during the American war. Make sure we will continue with a visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American war through the eyes of the Vietnamese, the museum is a reminder of the horrors of the war.

Finish the sightseeing day with a walking tour along Dong Khoi Street, known as Rue Catinat in French-colonial times. It's time to enjoy a cup of coffee, our local guide will help you enjoy a truly Saigon, experience Saigon's famed coffee street culture to get closer to its locals. (This will be offered by us for free).

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. Journey south to the Mekong delta, known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, and spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most fertile regions and the main cultivation area of rice and tropical fruits. We transfer to My Tho City (70 km & approx. 02 hours)

It‘s famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. On the way passing rice fields to discover rural activities of the local people, gardening, fish pond, rice planting. We stop at Cao Dai Temple in the town of Ben Luc for taking picture. We then take a private leisurely boat trip, stocked with cold, cloth towels, bottled water, fresh, seasonal fruits, and green tea, cruise around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands (04 sacred animals of Buddhism). We can see the fishing market and visit the floating fish farm. Enjoy a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals to discover “Coconuts homeland”, Ben Tre

Enjoying fresh coconut juice on the boat. We will visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants, enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits while listening southern traditional music. You can learn how to make coconut candy. You can try some candies, visit the honey bee farm and try the honey, banana wine, ginger jams, soy beans… made by the villagers. Enjoy a horse-cart around the village to have a look at the orchards and visit local people’s house. Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Mekong delta will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, we boat back to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. Transfer back to Saigon city. We then enjoy a walking tour to visit the famous Ben Thanh Market, this will give you a good insight into the Vietnamese markets as well as an opportunity to interact with locals. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing of major sights in Saigon. A completely mesmerising tour will give you a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and the daily life of the locals in this busy, buzzing city. We will explore the China Town called “Cho Lon”. This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese

in Saigon which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty. Here we will visit the Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into China town, visiting the amazing Cho Lon & Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods.

We then transfer to the airport (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) to catch a domestic flight to Hue (Approx. 01 hour 10 minutes). We will take the flight at 15:00. You are welcome at Phu Bai airport then be transferred to your hotel (20 km | Approx. 40 minutes). After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. This morning an excursion boat trip along the romantic Perfume River carries us through a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. We will visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We continue to visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Afterwards we take a short drive though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - One of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty.

Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty.

Afternoon, we will explore the Hue Citadel Complex including Royal Citadel and Forbidden Citadel - UNESCO World Heritage sites, set up by Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945. We will visit the striking Flag Tower, the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho Palace), Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns

The sightseeing continues with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market - one of the romantic symbols of this city, interact with local people here.

This evening you may wish to enjoy “Royal Dinner”. Enjoy a delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen. All wear traditional royal clothes. All the served food is royal including dishes reminding dragon, phoenix, or peacock...Meet and talk with people who are descendants of kings and royal family to have an in-depth experiences of Nguyen dynasty.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. We leave Hue to Hoi An (135 km | Approx. 03 hours). On the way, you’ll have a brief look at the remarkable Hindu statuary in the Cham Museum - One of the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world. The museum is officially known as the museum of Cham Pa sculpture. We will explore a nearby stone-cutting craft village. We will pass over the dramatic Hai Van Pass, also called “the Pass of Ocean Clouds”. Arrive in Hoi An, check in your hotel.

Afternoon, we will visit the ancient Cham ruins of My Son (40 km | Approx. 01 hour). Once there, visit the Tra Kieu capital which was the the former administration centre of Cham Pa kingdom. Discover the majestic ancient ruins at My Son including ancient towers which were built from 4th Century.

Then go to the dock and board on boat cruise along Thu Bon River back to Hoi An town. On the way we will stop at Carpentry village, Pottery village and Cam Ha fish market

Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoi An town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoian’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

Cruise on Thu Bon river to Tra Que village - a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is famous for its sweet scented & green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people.

You will be welcomed with a refreshing organic herb juice, admiring the scenic views as you walk around the vegetable gardens, watch local farmers carry water and tend the gardens in the same way their ancestors have done for centuries. Try your hand at farming yourself. Enjoy a signature hand & foot massages, delivered with a unique musical therapy that synchronises song with rhythmic acupressure. Then it’s back to the stunning scene of your cooking class. You will learn to prepare Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancake) and be given a sound understanding of the ingredients and flavors used in Vietnamese cooking. You will also be introduced to tastings of local specialty dishes that you may be yet to try. At the end of the cooking class, enjoy a delightful lunch prepared by you.

Afternoon, we enjoy a walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Than Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen.

Walking tour of the ancient town center takes us to the sites of former merchants’ homes, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge - The symbol of Hoi An. The Japanese covered bridge was the first bridge in Hoi An and was constructed in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. We continue to visit the Chua Ong Pagoda and Tan Ky old house, with more than 200 years of history.

Our guide will help you enjoy an authentic Hoi An ancient town, enjoy a cup of egg coffee by the riverside and witness the local life (This will be offered by us for free). Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.

You may wish to enjoy an early morning journey to discover the local life. Enjoy a unique visit to the Hoi An fish market when the fishermen are bringing their night's catch to shore. To truly capture the spectacular energy of this fish market, you have to visit at the break of dawn. Transfer back to the hotel to enjoy your breakfast.

Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoi An town until our guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the airport (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes) to take a domestic flight to Ha Noi Capital (approx. 01 hour 15 minutes). We will board the flight at 10:00 You are welcome at Noi Bai airport and then transferred to the hotel (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes)

Free your time at leisure. Start your evening with a traditional water puppet performance “Roi Nuoc” (Approx. 50 minutes). The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets} “act” out the story, most of the stories are whimsical and fun, and the puppeteers stand in waist deep water behind a screen controlling the puppets with rods that mostly are under the water.

Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Ha Noi.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy your full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Follow a long queue to get inside the mausoleum. Take a short walk to Ho Chi Minh’s former house, which is built on stilts. Then we visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), it’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. (Note: The complex is closed on Monday & Friday weekly).

We continue transfer to the West Lake to admire the sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Next up is a short drive to visit to the Temple of LiteratureVietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the temple is dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius, inside the temple grounds huge stone stele rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnamese culture the turtle represents longevity).

Afternoon, our next stop will be the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The museum has successfully recreated the daily life together with the religious rituals and the symbolic festivals of each ethnic group in Vietnam. Visitors have the opportunity to admire costumes, embroidery as well as outside stilt houses and habitats from the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. (Note: Museum of Ethnology is closed on Monday weekly).

We will have a short walking to visit the oldest bridge of Ha Noi “Long Bien Bridge” to take photos and see the local life of Hanoi. We then visit the Maison centrale in Hanoi, also known as Hoa Lo Prison or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POW during the Vietnam War and hear from a war veteran about his firsthand experiences.

Enjoying a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets.” This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. You will have some free time to explore the old quarter and enjoy interaction with local artisans.

Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (Top 10 must-try dishes in Ha Noi will be served during your dinner).

You will be escorted to the train station one hour before your train (21:00) to enjoy a night train to Lao Cai (22:00). Overnight on train (soft sleeper 4-berth shared cabin).

6:30 a.m. Upon arrival in Lao Cai station. Our driver will pick you up and transfer to Sa Pa town (35 km | Approx. 50 minutes). Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way leading towards Sa Pa, a mountainous area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities.

You will be taken to a local restaurant for a morning shower & breakfast.

We drive the short distance south towards Muong Hoa Valley, and then descend by foot through the largest terraced rice paddy area in the Sa Pa region. We have a great opportunity to observe the daily life and traditional hospitality of these people. We will visit Lao Chai, a Black H’mong ethnic minority village and we then walk to Ta Van Village where the Giay ethnic minority hill tribe lives. Transfer back to Sa Pa center. Check in hotel.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Sa Pa will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the town and delightful local market to have in-deep local life, learn about all kinds of funky stuff and interesting interaction between the sellers and buyers, walk through the Black H'mong villages of Hau Thao and Saseng and soak up the regional lifestyle of the mountain-dwelling locals

Stretch your legs with one hour Sa Pa foot massage (This will be offered by us for free). Free your time at leisure and overnight in Sa Pa.

Breakfast at hotel. Our local guide will pick you up at the lobby and we transfer towards the cable car to visit the Fansipan Mountain (3.143m). Enjoy the world’s longest and highest cable car, running up from sleepy Sa Pa town in Lao Cai province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Enjoy the view from

the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. Take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top. After taking scenery then get cable car back to Sa Pa.

Afternoon: We will take a short transfer to the small village of Sin Chai, inhabited by Black H’mong people. Sin Chai is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain in an area covered by rain forest and under the protection of Hoang Lien National Park.

Upon arrival at the village, you start the walk around and experience the daily life of the villagers who still maintain their ancestor’s way of life. You continue the walk out of the village, following a dirt trail running through rice paddy and corn hill along a narrow river, enjoying the spectacular scenery surrounding. After a short walk you will reach a suspension bridge where you also can visit a local house of the few Black H’mong families living here. You will then return to the village center, where you get on the vehicle and have a drive back to Sapa. Then we transfer to Lao Cai train station.

Transfer to the train station for night train to Hanoi (21:10 P.m). Overnight on train (soft sleeper 4-berth shared cabin).

5:30 a.m: Arrival in Ha Noi. Pick-up at the Hanoi train station. You will be taken to a local restaurant for a morning shower & breakfast.

We then depart for Ha Long city to visit Ha Long Bay - A World Natural Heritage site and a World of New7Wonders (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes). Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen. You have chance of observing scenic country side of Vietnam dominated by enormous lush rice field.

Upon arrival in Ha Long. Check-in between 11:30 - 12:00 at the boat port. Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck.

Enjoy your lunch as the vessel sails to Ha Long bay passing the Fighting cocks Islet, the Elephant leg Islet, the Castle Islet, the Soi Sim Island. Arrive at Surprise Grotto - one of the most famous grotto in the entire Ha Long, we will visit the cave by tender.

After taking a lot of photos and admire the beauty of the cave we will visit the fishing village by local rowing boat with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations then we return to the vessel for free time at your leisure

You can swim in the clear emerald waters, soak up the sun over a cool beer on the top deck sun lounge or try your hand at some kayaking (your account) amongst the huge limestone outcrops that surround us. We retire to the cruise and relax on the top deck and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar

Enjoy and learn the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.

Your delicious seafood dinner will be served at the restaurant. Stay overnight on cruise for a more in-depth experience. (The itinerary above may be changed depending on the cruise we choose and weather permitting).

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi Exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay.

We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze.

Enjoy the international brunch buffet served in the restaurant.

Check-out on board and disembarkation at boat port.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport (170 km | Approx. 02 hours 30 minutes) to the airport for your departure flight.

Not includes domestic airfares (Economic class): Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) -

| Da Nang - Ha Noi: 95$/pax |

may be changed without any notices by airlines unstill we issue tickets.

guide : Please pay extra 90$ for whole group.

HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR.

HOTEL

Classic Class 4* Palace Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Superior Class 4*

Website: www.palacesaigon.com

Prince Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.saigonprincehotel.com

Classic Class 4* Eldora Hotel (Deluxe City)

IN

SAIGON (3 NIGHTS)

Deluxe Class 5* Rex Hotel Saigon (Deluxe City)

Luxury Class 5*

Website: www.rexhotelsaigon.com

Caravelle Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.caravellehotel.com

HOTEL IN HUE (2 NIGHTS)

Website: www.eldorahotel.com

Superior Class 4* Saigon Morin Hotel (Colonial Deluxe)

Website: www.morinhotel.com.vn

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Meliá Vinpearl Hue (Deluxe City)

Website: www.melia.com

Silk Path Grand (Deluxe City)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

HOTEL IN HOI AN (2 NIGHTS)

Classic Class 4* Hoi An Historic Hotel (Superior room)

Website: www.hoianhotel.com.vn

Superior Class 4* Allegro Hoi An (Junior Suite)

Website: www.littlehoiangroup.com

Classic Class 4* Sunway Hotel (Superior)

Superior Class 4*

Classic Class 4*

Deluxe Class 4*

Luxury Class 5*

Victoria Hoi An (Superior River view)

Website: www.palmgardenresort.com.vn

Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery (Deluxe)

Website: www.all.accor.com

HOTEL IN HA NOI (1 NIGHT)

Website: www.sunway-hotel.com

Silk Path Hotel (Premium Deluxe)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

Deluxe Class 5* Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi (Classic King)

Luxury Class 5*

Website: www.movenpick.accor.com

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi (L'Opera Deluxe)

Website: www.hoteldelopera.com

HOTEL IN SA PA (1 NIGHT)

Amazing Sapa (Deluxe Mountain)

Website: www.amazinghotel.com.vn

Superior Class 4* BB Hotel Sapa (Superior)

Website: www.bbhotels-resorts.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

BB Sapa Resort & Spa (Victoria Sapa - Superior)

Website: www.palmgardenresort.com.vn

Silk Path Grand Sapa (Classic Garden)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

CRUISE ON HA LONG (1 NIGHT)

Classic Class 4*

Superior Class 4*

Swan Cruises (Deluxe cabin)

Website: www.swancruiseshalong.com

Peony Cruise (Deluxe Balcony)

Website: www.peonycruises.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Indochine Cruise (Junior Suite)

Website: www.indochinasails.com

Paradise Grand (Grand Balcony)

Website: www.paradisevietnam.com

❖ Day 01: Saigon Arrival.

❖ Day 02: Saigon - Mekong

❖ Day 03: Saigon - Cai Be floating market - Can Tho

❖ Day 04: Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market - Saigon.

❖ Day 05: Saigon - Fly to Hue.

❖ Day 06: Hue city.

❖ Day 07: Hue - Hoi An - Cham ruins of My Son

❖ Day 08: Hoi An ancient town - cooking class

❖ Day 09: Hoi An free

❖ Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Fly to Ha Noi.

❖ Day 11: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Ha Noi

❖ Day 12: Ha Noi - Ha Long.

❖ Day 13: Ha Long - Ha Noi - Departure.

❖ Experience the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

❖ Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels. Sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art.

❖ Explore 02 famous floating markets, enjoy the sunrise at the biggest floating market in the Mekong delta

❖ Cruise on the Perfume river to explore the fascinating Citadels & Royal Tombs in Hue.

❖ Enjoy delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen during Royal Dinner in Hue.

❖ Soak up the atmosphere in the picturesque town of Hoi An.

❖ Take a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Explore the ancient Cham ruins of My Son (World Heritage).

❖ Experience a cyclo ride through the laneways of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

❖ Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water Puppets.

❖ Sampan ride through a karst landscape to visit Tam Coc “Ha Long bay on land”

❖ An overnight cruise aboard a stunning luxury traditional cruise to experience the serene beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ha Long Bay.

❖ 01 FOC in half twin for group of every 15+1 paying pax. Excluding air tickets, train tickets, visa

❖ Knowledgeable English-speaking local guides (Escorted tour guide for group of 16 pax up).

❖ All accommodation twin/double share with daily breakfast.

❖ All meals as indicated on itinerary (06 lunches; 02 dinners).

❖ All road transport by private air-conditioned vehicles.

❖ Private airport arrival & departure transfers.

❖ Cyclor tour & water puppet show in Hanoi.

❖ Royal dinner in Hue (08 pax up). Private boat on Cai be, Cai Rang (Mekong delta), Perfumer river (Hue), Thu Bon river (Hoi An), boat on Tam Coc.

❖ All entrance fees & permits during guided time.

❖ Domestic gov’t tax and service charge.

❖ Luggage handling and complementary Vietnam map.

❖ Complementary mineral water on sightseeing days.

❖ International air tickets/Domestic air tickets.

❖ Departure airport tax.

❖ Passport & visa fees, visa stamping.

❖ Travel Insurance in all kinds.

❖ Single room (quoted separately).

❖ Child or adult in triple sharing room.

❖ Other language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese…) may be on request.

❖ Vegetable meals may be on request.

❖ Peak tourist season or special event rates.

❖ Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated.

Arrive Tan Son Nhat international airport. After completing immigration formalities and clearing customs you will be met by our guide outside the baggage claim area who will escort you to a private waiting vehicle for your transfer to your hotel (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes). Our guide will be holding a welcome board with your name. Check in hotel, you're handed a welcome drink at the check-in desk. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Saigon

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and then transfer to Cu Chi district, 50 km to the northwest of Saigon city (approx. 01 hour 30 minutes)

The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command canter, plus accommodation. Upon arrival to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art. A war veteran will show you around, allowing a moving insight into the struggles they endured.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Saigon will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, begin with a visit to the twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed, a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh city since the 1880s.

Then head across the square to the historic Saigon Central Post Office, a grand and impressive building incorporating Gothic and Renaissance styles - you may wish to send a postcard home. We continue to visit the Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon government during the American war. Make sure we will continue with a visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American war through the eyes of the Vietnamese, the museum is a reminder of the horrors of the war.

Finish the sightseeing day with a walking tour along Dong Khoi Street, known as Rue Catinat in French-colonial times. It's time to enjoy a cup of coffee, our local guide will help you enjoy a truly Saigon, experience Saigon's famed coffee street culture to get closer to its locals. (This will be offered by us for free).

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. We’ll take a scenic early morning drive to Vinh Long (140 km | Approx. 02 hours 30 minutes)

Stop for photos at Tan An Town over the flat rice fields. The program will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and poprice, pop-corn ...It is so interesting to visit the handicraft village where you can see how they make some special products: making rice-net for spring-rolls, fish sauce & soya sauce, cooking salt, sewing coconut-leaves for cottage roof...

The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and to enjoy the peaceful time. It’s very interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contacts with them and see how they catch fish or pick up fruits by ancestral ways in Mekong delta.

Take a short walk through a local village and flourishing fruit gardens. Arrive at the home of Mr. Kiet and his family. The house has been lived in by more than four generations and is a great example of traditional ‘Mandarin’ architecture. A delicious home-cooked Vietnamese meal will be served for lunch in the family’s house. Then take a walk through their fruit orchard to see the fresh seasonal fruits on the trees.

After your lunch, we can walk around and then we will enjoy some kinds of fruits when listening to the traditional music. One more thing to do in this trip is biking, it’s so peaceful to bike on village paths to see the local farms, houses, real life and the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong delta.

Meet the driver in Vinh Long and transfer to Can Tho (60 km | Approx. 01 hour 30 minutes). Check into hotel. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Can Tho.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a short walk to Ninh Kieu Pier for sampan to Cai Rang floating market, one of the most interesting sights in the delta. Every boat has a long upright pole at its bow on which samples of the goods for sale are hung. During the early morning market hours, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even smuggled goods like cigarettes. Each boat is loaded with plenty of seasonal goods. Activities at the market are also an occasion for tourists to study the cultural aspects of southerners. You can see the market in the distance, it does not look like much, just a mass of boats. The boats all display their wares on a mast so you can see what they have available. Nothing is more interesting than joining the crowd of buyers and sellers on the sampans, hopping between them for your first cup of coffee of the day

Enjoy a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot...

We should not miss a visit to the ancient Binh Thuy house, which has been used as a backdrop in many famous movies. The 119-year-old house owned by the Huynh Thuy family is famous for its unique architecture – a mixture of Southern Vietnamese, French and Chinese styles.

Transfer back to Saigon (170 km | Approx. 03 hours 30 minutes). Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing of major sights in Saigon. A completely mesmerising tour will give you a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and the daily life of the locals in this busy, buzzing city.

We will explore the China Town called “Cho Lon”. This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese in Saigon which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty. Here we will visit the Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into China town, visiting the amazing Cho Lon & Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods.

We then transfer to the airport (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) to catch a domestic flight to Hue (Approx. 01 hour 15 minutes). You are welcome at Phu Bai airport then be transferred to your hotel (20 km | Approx. 40 minutes). After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. This morning an excursion boat trip along the romantic Perfume River carries us through a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. We will visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We continue to visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Afterwards we take a short drive though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - One of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty.

Afternoon, we will explore the Hue Citadel Complex including Royal Citadel and Forbidden Citadel - UNESCO World Heritage sites, set up by Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945.

We will visit the striking Flag Tower, the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho Palace), Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns…

The sightseeing continues with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market - one of the romantic symbols of this city, interact with local people here.

This evening you may wish to enjoy “Royal dinner”. Enjoy a delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen. All wear traditional royal clothes. All the served food is royal including dishes reminding dragon, phoenix, or peacock...Meet and talk with people who are descendants of kings and royal family to have an in-depth experiences of Nguyen dynasty.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. We leave Hue to Hoi A (135 km | Approx. 03 hours). On the way, you’ll have a brief look at the remarkable Hindu statuary in the Cham Museum - One of the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world. The museum is officially known as the museum of Cham Pa sculpture. We will explore a nearby stone-cutting craft village. We will pass over the dramatic Hai Van Pass, also called “the Pass of Ocean Clouds”. Arrive in Hoi An, check in your hotel.

Afternoon, we will visit the ancient Cham ruins of My Son (40 km | Approx. 01 hour). Once there, visit the Tra Kieu capital which was the the former administration centre of Cham Pa kingdom. Discover the majestic ancient ruins at My Son including ancient towers which were built from 4th Century. Then go to the dock and board on boat cruise along Thu Bon River back to Hoi An town. On the way we will stop at Carpentry village, Pottery village and Cam Ha fish market

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoian’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

Cruise on Thu Bon river to Tra Que village - a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is famous for its sweet scented & green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people.

You will be welcomed with a refreshing organic herb juice, admiring the scenic views as you walk around the vegetable gardens, watch local farmers carry water and tend the gardens in the same way their ancestors have done for centuries. Try your hand at farming yourself.

Enjoy a signature hand & foot massages, delivered with a unique musical therapy that synchronises song with rhythmic acupressure.

Then it’s back to the stunning scene of your cooking class. You will learn to prepare Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancake) and be given a sound understanding of the ingredients and flavors used in Vietnamese cooking. You will also be introduced to tastings of local specialty dishes that you may be yet to try. At the end of the cooking class, enjoy a delightful lunch prepared by you.

Afternoon, we enjoy a walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Than Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen.

Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoi An town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Walking tour of the ancient town center takes us to the sites of former merchants’ homes, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge - The symbol of Hoi An. The Japanese covered bridge was the first bridge in Hoi An and was constructed in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoian to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. We continue to visit the Chua Ong Pagoda and Tan Ky old house, with more than 200 years of history.

Our guide will help you enjoy an authentic Hoi An ancient town, enjoy a cup of egg coffee by the riverside and witness the local life (The coffee will be offered by us for free).

Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Free your time at leisure to discover Hoi An town in your style. You may rent a bicycle to wander around the town, enjoy your leisure day on the beach or swimming pool. You can try coconut boat tour to visit Bay Mau coconut forest, paddling on basket boat to see man basket boat performance and enjoy fishing training by fishing mesh and we can recommend a lot of interesting places to you:

My Son Sanctuary | Tra Que village | Tra Nhieu fishing village | Lear how to make the lantern | visit Thanh Ha pottery & Kim Bong carpentry villages or enjoy sun set boat trip on the river.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoi An town until our guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the airport (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes) to take a domestic flight to Ha Noi Capital (approx. 01 hour 30 minutes). We will board the flight at 09:00 You are welcome at Noi Bai airport and then transferred to the hotel (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes). Free your time at leisure.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Ha Noi will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, we continue to visit the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the temple is dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius, inside the temple grounds huge stone stele rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnamese culture the turtle

represents longevity). We then visit the Maison centrale in Hanoi, also known as Hoa Lo Prison or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POW during the Vietnam War and hear from a war veteran about his firsthand experiences.

Enjoying a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets.” This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. You will have some free time to explore the old quarter and enjoy interaction with local artisans.

Start your evening with a traditional water puppet performance “Roi Nuoc” (Approx. 50 minutes). The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets} “act” out the story, most of the stories are whimsical and fun, and the puppeteers stand in waist deep water behind a screen controlling the puppets with rods that mostly are under the water.

Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Ha Noi

Breakfast at hotel. We will transfer to Ninh Binh province (105 km | Approx. 02 hours 30 minutes) to visit Tam Coc - is known as Ha Long bay on the rice fields, the same limestone rocks as in Ha Long bay but seen from a winding stream through paddy fields instead of the sea.

Upon arrival Tam Coc wharf, we will take a private sampan ride through a karst landscape to visit Tam Coc Grottos You may feel like they had just disappeared from the real world to get lost in such a hidden fairy site, which is located approximately 2km from the pagoda. Tam Coc is 3 kilometers from Van Lam wharf. Now just take a boat from Van Lam wharf to reach the Tam Coc grotto, which consists of the Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba caves.

This might take you three hours on your small boat along the Ngo Dong river, beginning at the village of Van Lam and proceeding through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers.

The largest of the grotto is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water.

This grotto is adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colours that sparkle like gemstones.

Now when drifting along the gentle Ngo Dong River under the Grotto, you can feel the deeply pure atmosphere with special smell of fresh rivers water and cool air from karst mountains when reaching each of the 3 caves in turns. Should you feel adventurous climb up to Bich Dong Pagoda which literally means “Green Pearl Grotto” on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain, dating to 1428 and comprising three structures: Ha, Trung, & Thuong Pagodas.

Next stop is Hoa Lu, which was the capital of the Dinh and Early Le dynasties in Vietnam in the 10th and 11th century. The sanctuaries were built in the 17 century. We will see the stone pedestal of a royal throne, bronze bells and statues of the emperors.

Transfer back to Ha Noi (105 km | Approx. 02 hours 30 minutes). Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. We depart for Ha Long cityto visit Ha Long Bay - A World Natural Heritage site and a World of New7Wonders (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes). Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen. You have chance of observing scenic country side of Vietnam dominated by enormous lush rice field.

Upon arrival in Ha Long. Check-in between 11:3012:00 at the boat port. Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck. Enjoy your lunch as the vessel sails to Ha Long bay passing the Fighting cocks Islet, the Elephant leg Islet, the Castle Islet, the Soi Sim Island. Arrive at Surprise Grotto - one of the most famous grotto in the entire Ha Long, we will visit the cave by tender. After taking a lot of photos and admire the beauty of the cave we will visit the fishing village by local rowing boat with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations then we return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. You can swim in the clear emerald waters, soak up the sun over a cool beer on the top deck sun lounge or try your hand at some kayaking (your account) amongst the huge limestone outcrops that surround us.

We retire to the cruise and relax on the top deck and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. Enjoy and learn the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Your delicious seafood dinner will be served at the restaurant. Stay overnight on cruise for a more in-depth experience.

(The itinerary above may be changed depending on the cruise we choose and weather permitting).

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi Exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. International brunch buffet served in the restaurant. Check-out on board and disembarkation at boat port, Ha Long city. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport (170 km | Approx. 02 hours 30 minutes) to the airport for your departure flight.

extra 90$ for whole group.

HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR.

HOTEL IN SAIGON (3 NIGHTS)

Classic Class 4* Palace Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.palacesaigon.com

Superior Class 4* Prince Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.saigonprincehotel.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Rex Hotel Saigon (Deluxe City)

Website: www.rexhotelsaigon.com

Caravelle Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.caravellehotel.com

HOTEL IN CAN THO (1 NIGHT)

Classic Class 4* Victory Cruise: (Superior cabin)

Superior Class 4*

Website: www.victoryhalong.com

Bhaya Classic Cruise (Deluxe cabin)

Website: www.bhayacruises.com

Classic Class 4* Eldora Hotel (Deluxe City)

Superior Class 4*

Deluxe Class 5* Era Cruises (Terrace Suite)

Luxury Class 5*

Website: www.eracruises.com

Paradise Elegance Cruises: (Deluxe cabin)

Website: www.paradisecruises.vn

HOTEL IN HUE (2 NIGHTS)

Website: www.eldorahotel.com

Saigon Morin Hotel (Colonial Deluxe)

Website: www.morinhotel.com.vn

Deluxe Class 5* Meliá Vinpearl Hue (Deluxe City)

Luxury Class 5*

Website: www.melia.com

Silk Path Grand (Deluxe City)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

HOTEL IN HOI AN (3 NIGHTS)

Classic Class 4* Hoi An Historic Hotel (Superior room)

Website: www.hoianhotel.com.vn

Superior Class 4* Allegro Hoi An (Junior Suite)

Website: www.littlehoiangroup.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Victoria Hoi An (Superior River view)

Website: www.palmgardenresort.com.vn

Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery (Deluxe)

Website: www.all.accor.com

HOTEL IN HA NOI (2 NIGHTS)

Classic Class 4*

Superior Class 4*

Classic Class 4*

Superior Class 4*

Sunway Hotel (Superior)

Website: www.sunway-hotel.com

Silk Path Hotel (Premium Deluxe)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi (Classic King)

Website: www.movenpick.accor.com

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi (L'Opera Deluxe)

Website: www.hoteldelopera.com

CRUISE ON HA LONG (1 NIGHT)

Swan Cruises (Deluxe cabin)

Website: www.swancruiseshalong.com

Peony Cruise (Deluxe Balcony)

Website: www.peonycruises.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Indochine Cruise (Junior Suite)

Website: www.indochinasails.com

Paradise Grand (Grand Balcony)

Website: www.paradisevietnam.com

❖ Day 01: Saigon Arrival.

❖ Day 02: Saigon - Cu Chi

❖ Day 03: Saigon - Mekong Delta.

❖ Day 04: Saigon - China Town - Fly to Siem Reap

❖ Day 05: Angkor

❖ Day 06: Siem Reap - Fly to Da Nang - Hoi An

❖ Day 07: Hoi An ancient town - cooking class

❖ Day 08: Hoi An free.

❖ Day 09: Hoi An - Hue.

❖ Day 10: Hue city - Fly to Ha Noi.

❖ Day 11: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

❖ Day 12: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi

❖ Day 13: Ha Long city - Departure.

❖ Experience the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

❖ Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels. Sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art.

❖ Release yourself on the hand-rowed sampan cruising across small peaceful Mekong canals.

❖ Broaden your knowledge about tropical fruit in the orchards and savor the taste of famous elephant-ear fish of the Mekong Delta

❖ Explore Angkor wonders and uncover the mysterious remains of ancient Khmer Empire

❖ Feast on Khmer cuisine & Apsara dance show.

❖ Soak up the atmosphere in the picturesque town of Hoi An.

❖ Take a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An.

❖ Cruise on the Perfume river to explore the fascinating Citadels & Royal Tombs in Hue.

❖ Enjoy delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen during Royal Dinner in Hue.

❖ Experience a cyclo ride through the laneways of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

❖ Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water Puppets.

❖ An overnight cruise aboard a stunning luxury traditional cruise to experience the serene beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ha Long Bay.

❖ 01 FOC in half twin for group of every 15+1 paying pax. Excluding air tickets, train tickets, visa.

❖ Knowledgeable English-speaking local guides (Escorted tour guide for group of 16 pax up).

❖ All accommodation twin/double share with daily breakfast.

❖ All meals as indicated on itinerary (05 lunches; 04 dinners).

❖ All road transport by private air-conditioned vehicles.

❖ Private airport arrival & departure transfers.

❖ Cyclor tour & water puppet show in Hanoi.

❖ Royal dinner in Hue (08 pax up). Private boat on Mekong delta, Perfumer river (Hue), Thu Bon river (Hoi An), Tonle Sap lake (Siem Reap)

❖ All entrance fees & permits during guided time.

❖ Domestic gov’t tax and service charge.

❖ Luggage handling and complementary Vietnam map.

❖ Complementary mineral water on sightseeing days.

❖ International air tickets/Domestic air tickets.

❖ Departure airport tax.

❖ Passport & visa fees, visa stamping.

❖ Travel Insurance in all kinds.

❖ Single room (quoted separately).

❖ Child or adult in triple sharing room.

❖ Other language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese…) may be on request.

❖ Vegetable meals may be on request.

❖ Peak tourist season or special event rates.

❖ Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated

Arrive Tan Son Nhat international airport. After completing immigration formalities and clearing customs you will be met by our guide outside the baggage claim area who will escort you to a private waiting vehicle for your transfer to your hotel (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes). Our guide will be holding a welcome board with your name. Check in hotel, you're handed a welcome drink at the check-in desk. Have a late dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and then transfer to Cu Chi district, 50 km to the northwest of Saigon city (approx. 01 hour 30 minutes). The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command canter, plus accommodation.

Upon arrival to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Experience history first-hand as you crawl the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, sample local food and food eaten by soldiers who lived in the wonder of Vietnam's unique military art. A war veteran will show you around, allowing a moving insight into the struggles they endured.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 musttry dishes in Saigon will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, begin with a visit to the twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed, a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City since the 1880s.

Then head across the square to the historic Saigon Central Post Office, a grand and impressive building incorporating Gothic and Renaissance styles - you may wish to send a postcard home.

We continue to visit the Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon government during the American war. Make sure we will continue with a visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American war through the eyes of the Vietnamese, the museum is a reminder of the horrors of the war. Finish the tour with a walking tour along Dong Khoi Street, known as Rue Catinat in French-colonial times.

It's time to enjoy a cup of coffee, our local guide will help you enjoy a truly Saigon, experience Saigon's famed coffee street culture to get closer to its locals. (This will be offered by us for free).

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. Journey south to the Mekong delta, known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, and spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most fertile regions and the main cultivation area of rice and tropical fruits. We transfer to My Tho City (70 km & approx. 02 hours). It‘s famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. On the way passing rice fields to discover rural activities of the local people, gardening, fish pond, rice planting. We stop at Cao Dai Temple in the town of Ben Luc for taking picture.

We then take a private leisurely boat trip, stocked with cold, cloth towels, bottled water, fresh, seasonal fruits, and green tea, cruise around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands (04 sacred animals of Buddhism). We can see the fishing market and visit the floating fish farm.

Enjoy a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals to discover “Coconuts homeland”, Ben Tre. Enjoying fresh coconut juice on the boat. We will visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants, enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits while listening southern traditional music. You can learn how to make coconut candy. You can try some candies, visit the honey bee farm and try the honey, banana wine, ginger jams, soy beans… made by the villagers.

Enjoy a horse-cart around the village to have a look at the orchards and visit local people’s house. Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (Top 10 must-try dishes in Mekong delta will be served during your lunch).

Afternoon, we boat back to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. Transfer back to Saigon city. We then enjoy a walking tour to visit the famous Ben Thanh Market, this will give you a good insight into the Vietnamese markets as well as an opportunity to interact with locals. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing of major sights in Saigon. A completely mesmerising tour will give you a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and the daily life of the locals in this busy, buzzing city.

We will explore the China Town called “Cho Lon”. This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese in Saigon which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty. Here we will visit the Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into China town, visiting the amazing Cho Lon & Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods.

Free your time at leisure unstill our guide and drive pick you up and transfer to airport (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) where we catch a flight to Siem Reap (Approx. 01 hour 20 minutes). We will board the flight at 16:00. Upon arrival you are welcome and transfer to the hotel (10 km | Approx. 20 minutes). After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Today, we will visit the largest and most impressive templeAngkor Wat - one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on the planet. Angkor Wat was built between 1112 and 1152 by King Suryavarman II.

Angkor Wat with its five towers, perfect symmetry and exquisite bas-reliefs is one of the most inspired religious monuments ever built. The five towers that dominate the scene are said to represent the five peaks of Mount Meru, the mythical home of the omnipotent Hindu deity Shiva. Beautiful bas beliefs and carvings adorn the inner sanctuaries depicting various Hindu mythological epics, including the longest continuous bas relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls.

Afternoon, we continue to visit the fortified Royal city of Angkor Thom, constructed by King Jayavarman II at the end of the 12th century, not long after the completion of Angkor Wat. It is surrounded by a massive perimeter wall and a moat with five monumental gates and covers an area of more than ten square kilometers, indeed Angkor Thom means ‘Great city’.

The most important monuments are located in the center of the city, namely the Bayon, Baphoun and the Terrace of Elephants. The Bayon in particular is a fascinating piece of architecture and one of the most photographed. It is a bizarre structure, with a total of 54 towers elaborately decorated with over 200 enigmatic smiling faces.

From Angkor Thom we proceed to Ta Prohm Temple, whose principal attraction is that it has not been rescued from the thick jungle, as the rest of the Angkor Complex. It looks much the same as it would have done when the French explorers came here 140 years ago, shrouded in undergrowth and the huge roots of old Banyan trees. As the end of the day approaches, we climb to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng for a truly memorable sunset.

Watch a local Khmer dance to immerse yourself in Cambodian culture during your delicious dinner. (Top 10 must-try dishes in Cambodia will be served during your dinner). Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. We then transfer (20 km | Approx. 50 minutes) to visit the Tonle Sap Lake. Located in the heart of Cambodia, this huge lake swells up to seven times of its original size during the monsoon season every year. Its ecosystem is one of the richest and the most diversified in the region. We will explore Kampong Kleang, one of the most unspoiled floating communities on the lake by boat. We will cruise on the wooden sampan across the vast lake to the floating villages, passing submerged forests and fish farms. If the timing is right it might even be possible to visit a floating school to interact with teachers and students. Observe the authentic village life while we stroll by the simple huts.

Free your time at leisure unstill you are transferred to the airport (10 km | Approx. 20 minutes) for a flight to Da Nang (Approx. 1 hours 30 minutes) We will board the flight at 16:00. You are welcome at the airport and transferred to Hoi An (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes) After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoian’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

Cruise on Thu Bon river to Tra Que village - a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is famous for its sweet scented & green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people.

You will be welcomed with a refreshing organic herb juice, admiring the scenic views as you walk around the vegetable gardens, watch local farmers carry water and tend the gardens in the same way their ancestors have done for centuries. Try your hand at farming yourself. Enjoy a signature hand & foot massages, delivered with a unique musical therapy that synchronises song with rhythmic acupressure.

Then it’s back to the stunning scene of your cooking class. You will learn to prepare Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancake) and be given a sound understanding of the ingredients and flavors used in Vietnamese cooking. You will also be introduced to tastings of local specialty dishes that you may be yet to try. At the end of the cooking class, enjoy a delightful lunch prepared by you.

Afternoon, we enjoy a walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Than Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen.

Walking tour of the ancient town center takes us to the sites of former merchants’ homes, the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge - The symbol of Hoi An. The Japanese covered bridge was the first bridge in Hoi An and was constructed in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoian to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. We continue to visit the Chua Ong Pagoda and Tan Ky old house, with more than 200 years of history. Our guide will help you enjoy an authentic Hoi An ancient town, enjoy a cup of egg coffee by the riverside and witness the local life (The coffee be offered by us for free). Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Free your time at leisure to discover Hoi An town in your style. You may rent a bicycle to wander around the town, enjoy your leisure day on the beach or swimming pool. You can try coconut boat tour to visit Bay Mau coconut forest, paddling on basket boat to see man basket boat performance and enjoy fishing training by fishing mesh and we can recommend a lot of interesting places to you: My Son Sanctuary | Tra Que village | Tra Nhieu fishing village | Lear how to make the lantern | visit Thanh Ha pottery & Kim Bong carpentry villages or enjoy sun set boat trip on the river. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. We leave Hoi An to Hue (135 km | Approx. 03 hours). On the way, you’ll have a brief look at the remarkable Hindu statuary in the Cham Museum, one of the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world. The museum is officially known as the museum of Cham Pa sculpture. We will explore a nearby stonecutting craft village. We will pass over the dramatic Hai Van Pass, also called “the Pass of Ocean Clouds”. Arrive in Hue, check in your hotel.

Afternoon, we will explore the Hue Citadel Complex including Royal Citadel and Forbidden Citadel - UNESCO World Heritage sites, set up by Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945. We will visit the striking Flag Tower, the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho Palace), Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns…

The sightseeing continues with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market - one of the romantic symbols of this city, interact with local people here.

This evening you may wish to enjoy “Royal dinner”. Enjoy a delicious food while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being the King and Queen. All wear traditional royal clothes. All the served food is royal including dishes reminding dragon, phoenix, or peacock... Meet and talk with people who are descendants of kings and royal family to have an in-depth experiences of Nguyen dynasty. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel. This morning an excursion boat trip along the romantic Perfume River carries us through a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes, where Hue’s best known religious sites are located. We will visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We continue to visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Afterwards we take a short drive though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - One of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty.

Free your time at leisure until our guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the airport (20 km | Approx. 40 minutes) for a short flight to Ha Noi (approx. 01 hour 10 minutes) We will board the flight at 20:00. You are welcome at Noi Bai airport and then transferred to the hotel (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes). After an included private transfer, you’ll be greeted with welcome drink at the check-in desk. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Breakfast at hotel. We depart for Ha Long city to visit Ha Long Bay - A World Natural Heritage site and a World of New7Wonders (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes). Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and

isles in various sizes and shapes with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen. You have chance of observing scenic country side of Vietnam dominated by enormous lush rice field. Upon arrival in Ha Long. Check-in between 11:30 - 12:00 at the boat port. Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck. Enjoy your lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks Islet, the Elephant leg Islet, the Castle Islet, the Soi Sim Island Arrive at Surprise Grotto - one of the most famous grotto in the entire Ha Long, we will visit the cave by tender. After taking a lot of photos and admire the beauty of the cave we will visit the fishing village by local rowing boat with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations then we return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. You can swim in the clear emerald waters, soak up the sun over a cool beer on the top deck sun lounge or try your hand at some kayaking (your account) amongst the huge limestone outcrops that surround us.

We retire to the cruise and relax on the top deck and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. Enjoy and learn the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Your delicious seafood dinner will be served at the restaurant. Stay overnight on cruise for a more in-depth experience.

(The itinerary above may be changed depending on the cruise we choose and weather permitting).

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi Exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze.

International brunch buffet served in the restaurant. Check-out on board and disembarkation at boat port. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up then transfer to Ha Noi (170 km | Approx. 02 hour 30 minutes)

Enjoying a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets.” This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. You will have some free time to explore the old quarter and enjoy interaction with local artisans.

Start your evening with a traditional water puppet performance “Roi Nuoc” (Approx. 50 minutes). The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets} “act” out the story, most of the stories are whimsical and fun, and the puppeteers stand in waist deep water behind a screen controlling the puppets with rods that mostly are under the water.

Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (Top 10 must-try dishes in Ha Noi will be served during your dinner).

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy your full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Follow a long queue to get inside the mausoleum. Take a short walk to Ho Chi Minh’s former house, which is built on stilts. Then we visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), it’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.

(Note: The complex is closed on Monday & Friday weekly).

We continue transfer to the West Lake to admire the sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda

Next up is a short drive to visit to the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the temple is dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius, inside the temple grounds huge stone stele rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnamese culture the turtle represents longevity).

Afternoon, our next stop will be the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The museum has successfully recreated the daily life together with the religious rituals and the symbolic festivals of each ethnic group in Vietnam. Visitors have the opportunity to admire costumes, embroidery as well as outside stilt houses and habitats from the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. (Note: Museum of Ethnology is closed on Monday weekly).

We will have a short walking to visit the oldest bridge of Ha Noi “Long Bien Bridge” to take photos and see the local life of Hanoi. We then visit the Maison centrale in Hanoi, also known as Hoa Lo Prison or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POW during the Vietnam War and hear from a war veteran about his first hand experiences.

Free your time at leisure until our tour guide and driver pick you up and transfer to Noi Bai airport (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes) to take your departure flight.

guide : Please pay extra 290$ for whole group.

❖ Supplement French guide : Please pay extra 60$ for whole group.

HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR.

HOTEL IN SAIGON (3

Classic Class 4* Palace Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Superior Class 4*

Classic Class 4*

Superior Class 4*

Website: www.palacesaigon.com

Prince Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.saigonprincehotel.com

NIGHTS)

Deluxe Class 5* Rex Hotel Saigon (Deluxe City)

Luxury Class 5*

HOTEL IN SIEM REAP (2

Somadevi Angkor Hotel (Superior)

Website: www.somadeviangkor.com

Tara Angkor Hotel (Superior)

Website: www.taraangkorhotel.com

Website: www.rexhotelsaigon.com

Caravelle Saigon Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.caravellehotel.com

NIGHTS)

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Royal Angkor Resort & Spa (Superior)

Website: www.eracruises.com

Borei Angkor Resort & Spa (Deluxe)

Website: www.boreiangkor.com

HOTEL IN HOI AN (3 NIGHTS)

Classic Class 4* Hoi An Historic Hotel (Superior)

Superior Class 4*

Website: www.hoianhotel.com.vn

Allegro Hoi An (Junior Suite)

Website: www.littlehoiangroup.com

Classic Class 4* Eldora Hotel (Deluxe City)

Website: www.eldorahotel.com

Deluxe Class 4*

Luxury Class 5*

HOTEL IN HUE (1 NIGHT)

Deluxe Class 5*

Victoria Hoi An (Superior River)

Website: www.palmgardenresort.com.vn

Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery (Deluxe)

Website: www.all.accor.com

Meliá Vinpearl Hue (Deluxe City)

Website: www.melia.com

Superior Class 4* Saigon Morin Hotel (Colonial Deluxe)

Website: www.morinhotel.com.vn

Classic Class 4* Sunway Hotel (Superior)

Superior Class 4*

Luxury Class 5*

Silk Path Grand (Deluxe City)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

HOTEL IN HA NOI (2 NIGHTS)

Website: www.sunway-hotel.com

Silk Path Hotel (Premium Deluxe)

Website: www.silkpathhotel.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi (Classic King)

Website: www.movenpick.accor.com

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi (L'Opera Deluxe)

Website: www.hoteldelopera.com

CRUISE ON HA LONG (1 NIGHT)

Classic Class 4* Swan Cruises (Deluxe cabin)

Website: www.swancruiseshalong.com

Superior Class 4* Peony Cruise (Deluxe Balcony)

Website: www.peonycruises.com

Deluxe Class 5*

Luxury Class 5*

Indochine Cruise (Junior Suite)

Website: www.indochinasails.com

Paradise Grand (Grand Balcony)

Website: www.paradisevietnam.com

BOOKING CONDITIONS:

Notes:

• Please note that these services have not yet been booked and this proposal is subject to availability.

• Check-in time at all hotels is 14.00PM and check-out time at all hotels is 12.00PM.

• Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability with surcharge.

• This quotation is valid until 25 October 2023. Any bookings made after this date are subject to change, as local economic conditions require.

• The traveling times mentioned within this dossier are approximations only. These times will vary according to weather, road, traffic or any other prevailing conditions.

• Fares & Taxes quoted are current and subject to changes w/o notice.

• Fares & Taxes are subject to fluctuation of exchange rate at the time of Ticketing.

• Fares quoted are for OFFICIAL travel only and are subject to seat availability upon booking.

• Peak Season Surcharge (Christmas and New Year Period).

• Compulsory Christmas Eve on 24 Dec & New Year Eve Dinner on 31 Dec 2023.

Deposit and Final Payment:

You are not required to deposit for the first booking. For new partners, for the first cooperation, your company only need to make a deposit 30% of the total cost of airfare for domestic flights as soon as we issue tickets. The remainder can be paid to ACT Travel 05 days before the trip arrival.

Method of payment:

We accept checks, cash, credit card (Visa or Master Card), bank transfer, western union. Please note that 3% bank charge will be added to payment in credit cards. You also have to pay the bank charge if you make your payment by bank transfer.

Rooms:

Accommodation: Twin share accommodation is based on two single beds or one double bed as provided by the hotel/resort. Single room: People traveling alone should book single room and pay the single supplement. Special request: Triple share, non-smoking floors or king-size beds, connecting rooms should be request before confirmation. Hotel/resort rooms: Our hotel/resort rooms which provided in tours are the cheapest rooms of the hotel. Upgrade: Our prices are quoted basing on the cheapest room categories mostly which are never blocked until you officially ask us to book. So they are subject to possible surcharges once the offered rooms are not available by the time of booking.

Early check in:

Some itineraries require early check in (upon arrival from night trains, early arrival flights), we strongly recommend you to pay extra for early check in. otherwise. Clients have to wait until 13:00 or 12:00.

Meal:

Almost breakfasts are buffet; all meals (lunches, dinners) are served at local restaurants with local cuisines; Some special requests for meals on beach, in caves, etc…could be arranged on request prior to the tour confirmation. Some meals are not included, giving you opportunities to choose where/style to eat. Our tour operator and guide know the best places for any budget.

During home stays you will eat with your host family. The food is locally grown, while simple, is nourishing. In special vacations some hotels/resorts have compulsory meals and you are supposed to pay extra for this.

Guide:

Our tour programs are escorted by local tour guides. They all are superb. The big groups are escorted by one tour guide from the beginning to the end while small groups are guided by regional guides in each locality. Aside from English, French speaking guides, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese guides are provided on request.

Child Policy:

Infant: charge 10% of package cost

Children under 12 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: charge 70% of package cost.

Children under 12 years old sharing room with two adults with extra bed: charge 90% of package cost. Children from 12 up must pay the adult price.

Air fare policy:

Child under 2 years old: 10% of adult fare.

Child from 2- 12 years old: 75% of adult fare. Our prices are exclusive of airfares from or to your departing destination. Departure taxes for both internal and international flights are excluded also. You are responsible for paying such additional taxes and fees. Airfares are subject to changes without prior notice from airlines.

Transportation:

Car & Bus: All road transport by private air-conditioned vehicles.

Train: Soft sleeper cabin of 4 berths. Should you want to charter private cabin, please send the request to ACT. Boat: Private boat on Mekong delta; Tam Coc; Perfumer river; boat to the Pak Ou caves in Laos; Tonle Sap lake in Cambodia; Cruise on Ha Long bay/Mekong delta: Deluxe cruise with twin/double cabins. Should you want to charter private cruise, please send the request to ACT.

Air ticket: Economic class.

General Cancellation Fees:

30 Days before trip: 95% will be refunded.

20 Days before trip: 75% will be refunded.

10 Days before trip: 50% will be refunded.

No refund for cancellations within 03 days before arrival (Total payment of tour cost).

If flight changes, including flight cancellations, are requested revision fees or airline cancellation fees will apply. If an air-inclusive vacation is canceled after air tickets have been issued, refunds will be processed after air tickets are returned to ACT Travel. ACT reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any vacation departure. If cancellation is made prior to departure, the only responsibility of ACT will be to refund to the passenger the amount we have received for the reservation. We will try to re-book the same vacation with a different departure date, or a similar vacation. Where ACT has confirmed flights, we will try to confirm air schedules for the selected new dates, subject to availability. ACT Travel cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other travel arrangements not made through ACT Travel.

Visas and Passports:

All passengers traveling internationally are required to have a passport. Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when traveling as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some vacations. You will need to check with your consulate to verify all requirements.

Contact details:

Alexandro Tran

Vice President & Director of Sales

PROUD MEMBER: PATA I ASTA I HANOI UNESCO TRAVEL CLUB I VITA.

Head Office: Suite 109 Luxury Park Views building, Truong Cong Giai str, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Tel: +84 (0) 24 3728 1570 I Mobil: +84 (0) 98 9394111.

Email: alex@vietnamtraveland.com

Website: www.vietnamtraveland.com

24/7 Emergency Travel Assistance: vip@vietnamtraveland.com or alex.acttravel@gmail.com