Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D): Greetings at the airport with your local guide and transferred to hotel for check in. Orientation tour of the city which takes you to all cities’ landmarks: The Opera House of Hanoi – a replica of Opera House in Paris, a strong colonial influence dated back in the early of the XX century. The Center of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem lake with a historic story about the foundation of Hanoi and the resistance war against the North Feudalism in XV century. The Old town of Hanoi, famous with many guild streets. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/ L/ D): Morning cultural sightseeing of Hanoi. Visit the city's outstanding tourist sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the political area of Vietnam, learn about the history and the country’s constitution. One-pillar Buddhist Pagoda and The Temple of Literature (Confucius temple), a brief learning about two most popular religions in Vietnam. Walk through the lively streets in the old quarter of Hanoi. Afternoon is the time for museums, you can select two museums from of many museums in Hanoi to visit: HistoryMuseum, ArmyMuseum or EthnologyMuseum are our suggestions. Evening highlight will be Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet-rice civilization in South East Asia. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong – ASIA Cruise :08h00 AM: Depart for Halong in 3 hours and a half (you will have a short break of 30 minutes in Hai Duong province).11h30 AM: Arrive Halong bay, get on the Junk and your lunch will be in the restaurant on the Junk. From now on, you will discover the mysterious beauty of the bay. You are free to enjoy the natural scenery, taking pictures of thousands of  amazing islets or the fishers catching fish…You will have time for admiring the beauty of the islets and caves of Halong bay.
First, our guide will bring you to Sung Sot cave, one of the most spacious and beautiful cave of Halong bay with a lot of “hanging lights” made of stalactiles shining brightly and sparkling. The stones in the shape of statues, elephants, tray of sticky rice, flowers and leaves… And then do kayaking through Luon cave. Have dinner with fresh sea food, enjoy your romantic evening in the restaurant or top of the boat. Stay overnight on ASIA Deluxe Cruise.

Day 4 Ha Long  -  Ha Noi – Night train to Sapa

Have breakfast, and here, you will enjoy a sunrise cruise in the breathtaking scenery of Halong bay. Back to Ha Long wharf, through the amazing islets, admire dramatic natural scenery, take pictures of Fighting Cock Islet, Cho Da Islet, Dinh Lu Huong Islet, FishingVillage…Arrive Ha Long wharf and have lunch in the restaurant nearby the beach. Bus back to Hanoi. Have dinner. Take the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

Day 5: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B/ L/ D): Early morning arrival at Lao Cai – a border town between Vietnam and China. Drive uphill to Sapa town, check in hotel. The rest of the day is for exploring the charming town, visiting market and acquainting with many tribe people.lunch. in the afternoon, our guide will take you to Cat Cat village, visit the French existing hidro - electric power station beside the Cat Cat waterfall. Study the way H’Mong villagers make their own hamp clothes, grow rice and corn.. Go back to Sapa on foot. Dinner . Overnight in hotel.

Day 6: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Night train back to Ha Noi(B/ L/ D):

After breakfast, we start with 6 km walking down to the South East of Sapa alongside Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village, trek 2 km down to Lao Chai village, take picture of paddle field and visit minority house and school. Have picnic lunch in the Black H’Mong house, discover their daily life style and enjoy landscape. continue your trekking to Tavan village of Dzay minority people then back to Sapa by van. Arrive Sapa at 15h30. Have shower at hotel. In the afternoon : Bus take you to Lao Cai, Have dinner in restaurant, free to go shopping at Coc Leu market before the night train around 21h00 back to Ha Noi.

Day 7: Hanoi – Danang - Hoi An (B/ L/ D): Early morning arrival, you are transferred to the airport and take one-hour flight to Danang, the biggest city in the center of Vietnam includes: Cham museum: display a rich collection about Cham culture, which bears strong Indianised influences in their arts. MarbleMountain: a scenic sites with five mountains jutting out from the plain area by the sea and some stone-carving villages. China beach, the beautiful sandy beach in the central Vietnam, also the place that first American marines landed during 1960s in Vietnam War. Proceed to Hoian, the remainder of the day is to explore Hoian town – the World Cultural Heritage with peaceful narrow streets and centuries-old architectures combining influences of many exotic trading communities. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 8: Hoian – My Son  (B/ L/ D): Hoian is an ideal place to rest and to break your long journey. Therefore, we set today free for some optional tour in Hoian. You can choose doing some biking around, visiting craft villages, or simply relaxing on the sandy beach of Cua Dai. An option tour to My Son, the World’s Heritage site is also available. Overnight in Hoian

Day 9 : Danang - Saigon (B/ L/ D): Transfer to airport and fly to Saigon. Meet at Saigon airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Enjoy quick observation tour of the busiest city in Vietnam, you will drive pass by the Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral - two of the city's architectural landmarks. Later you will drive to Cholon, Saigon's ChinaTown and visit Thien Hau pagoda. Some shopping in downtown of Saigon may be a good idea to close your day. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 10: Saigon – My Tho - Can Tho  (B/ L/ D): Leave Saigon in the morning and drive south to Can Tho - the heart of Mekong delta. Stop en route at My Tho, take a boat on Mekong river and visit the famous UnicornIsland. Stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. Then return to the car & proceed south to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 11: Can Tho – Chau Doc  (B/ L/ D): Early in the morning: Take a boat on Mekong river and visit traditional floating market of Cai Rang to enjoy the daily life of locals here. Experience excitement in the market and meet with locals people in their boat with goods, fresh fruits... Depart for Chau Doc. Visit Sam moutain to view the sunset & the border between Vietnam & Cambodia, The Lady Temple Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 12: Chau Doc - Saigon (B/ L/ D): Take a boat to visit the fishing farms on the river, Cham village with their traditional products. Afternoon: Drive back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 13: Saigon – Cu Chi (B/ L/ D): Morning: Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels located just 70km from the center of Saigon. During the war, this area was called "Iron Triangle" and was the basement of Vietnamese Army (Viet Cong) against the American. Now the whole area serves as a museum with lively-displays about the struggle of Vietnamese people during 1960s. Return to Saigon and enjoy the afternoon free for last minutes shopping and packing. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 14: Departure from Saigon (B): You are free until you are transferred to the airport for departure.

Price : USD/PP

Hotel List

Tour Prices include:

• Accommodation at hotels in places as indicated in program
• Meals as indicated in program (B=breakfast, L=lunch),D= Dinner)
• Private transportation at places as indicated in program
• Domestic Airticket
• All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
• Tour guide at places (language upon inquiry)
• Boat trip at places.

Tour Prices exclude:

• Other meals and drinks/personal expenses
• International air fares/airport taxes
• Visas application fees to Vietnam
• Insurances.