Day 1: Hanoi arrival

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport in the afternoon, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time to discover the city & dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

In the morning we travel to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay where our boat and sumptuous seafood feast awaits us. Cruising amongst the limestone islets, you will have a chance to explore various caves including Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, Cave of Surprise - the natural cave of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Enjoy swimming at Titov Beach. Passing across a fishing-floating house and bargain some fresh shrimps, crabs and fishes. Overnight on board.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Lao Cai (B, L)

After a night on board our deluxe junk, you will awake to see daylight filtering through the early morning mist and the towering rock formations, leaving you with unforgettable memory of your visit. Lunch on board.
Transfer to Hanoi in the afternoon. After dinner, you will be picked up to transfer to the railway station for the train to Lao Cai province. Overnight on train.

Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa (B, L)

Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning. Breakfast in Lao Cai. Meet and transfer to "the town of fog" of Sapa by van. Check in and free time to visit Ham Rong Mountain with scenic spots: Gate of Heaven, Garden of Orchid, the Silver Waterfall. In the afternoon, trekking tour to Cat Cat village, 3km south of Sapa which is a steep and very beautiful hike down like everywhere in this area. After dinner on your own, free time to discover typical "Love Market" and taste grilled eggs, sugarcanes, sweet potatoes. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we drive to Lao Chai. It's home to black H'mong and Dzay (or Nhang). Continue to visit Ta Van village, where Black H'mong lives. Picnic lunch. Then the van picks you up and transfer to Lao Cai station for the night train to Hanoi. Dinner at a local restaurant in Lao Cai. Overnight on train.

Day 6: Hanoi (B)

Pick up at Hanoi station and transfer to hotel. Free time to visit Hanoi on your own with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple Of Literature, the Museum of Fine Arts...and shopping in the old quarter. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 7: Hanoi - Hue (B)

Free for your leisure until transfer to airport for a short flight at noon to the Imperial city of Hue. Meet and transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon, we follow the cobbled paths through the grounds of the Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue - Hoi An (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, we start the morning tour by visiting Minh Mang's Tomb and Khai Dinh's Tomb. Continue to visit Thien Mu pagoda. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Hoi An ancient town, a Cultural World Heritage designated by UNESCO by road through Hai Van Pass. Stopover in Danang city and you will climb the stone steps of Marble Mountains and are rewarded with a panoramic view over the South China Sea. Check in a nice resort in Hoi An. Dinner on your own and Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An (B)

After breakfast at hotel, free to discover Hoi An ancient town: visit its network of Heritage streets, Chinese assembly halls, cultural museum, old shop houses and the famous Japanese Bridge, the art galleries, hand crafted woodwork, ceramics, lanterns, embroidery and tailor shops. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in resort.

Day 10: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B)

After breakfast, free for your leisure in Cua Dai beach. Lunch on your own before transfer to Danang airport for flight to Nha Trang. Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 11: Nha Trang (B)

After breakfast at hotel, free to discover Nha Trang city of Cham Tower of Po Nagar, the Oceanographic Institute or take a boat trip to discover Nha Trang Bay. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Nha Trang. 

Day 12: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh city (B)

In the morning, free time for your leisure and shopping at Dam market. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon we board the flight to the frenetic bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Check in hotel and relax. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 13: My Tho day trip (B, L)

In the morning you will depart for My Tho Town in Mekong Delta, the "rice basket" of Vietnam. Stop at Go Den Winery to see how they make & taste sticky rice wine and to interact with local people. After arrival in My Tho, you will take the boat ride across the Mekong River. Transfer to a sampan row boat along the natural canal. Visit a local house, orchard garden, bee farm, sampling honey tea, taking horse-cart ride, coconut candy factory. Lunch at a local house on the island with local specialties. Drive back to HCMC in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City (B)

In the moring, transfer to Cu Chi to explore the remarkable underground tunnel network and former Viet Cong stronghold, 30 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of a network of more than 200 km of underground tunnels used by resistance fighters during the U.S./Vietnam War. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, free to visit Ho Chi Minh city with Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the former US Embassy. Shopping at Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 15: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)

A good opportunity to do some last minute shopping before your transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your ongoing flight.