DAY 1:       HANOI ARRIVAL                                                                                                                 

Uppon arrival, the tour guide and the driver will pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2:       HANOI CITY TOUR FULL DAY[B/L]

8:00 AM: Departure. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Admire Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. The structure of this pagoda has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam). Have lunch and get some rest at noon.

PM: After lunch, proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum; continue to visit the Literature Temple which is considered as Vietnam's first university constructed in 1070, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into

Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour journey, we take one more visit by coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter. Free for shopping.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: On Monday and Friday mornings, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnic museums are closed - Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as a substitution.

DAY 3:       HANOI - HALONG OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE[B/L/D]

DAY 4:       HALONG - HANOI AIRPORT - FLIGHT TO HUE[B/Br]

Start your morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, embracing the fresh sea breeze and golden sunrise.

Enjoy a light breakfast, followed by a visit to another scenic highlight of the bay. Immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility or take part in more activities like a bamboo boat ride.

Return to the cruise for a hearty brunch while sailing back towards the harbor. Disembark with unforgettable memories of this magical journey.

Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue.

On arrival in Hue, transfer to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Hue

DAY 5:       HUE CITY TOUR[B/L]

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Citadel containing the Imperial city and the Forbidden Purple city.

Afternoon, we'll have a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Hue’s best- known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. You'll also visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, set in a tranquil garden surrounded by many lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture of Hue with its intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Visit the Dong Ba market.

Overnight in Hue.

DAY 6:       HUE - HOI AN[B/L]

After breakfast, drive to Hoi An, a historic old Quarter. On the way to Hoian stop in Lang Co, the village of the fishermen. Visit Marble Mountain. Check into the hotel in Hoi An.

Afternoon, Visit Hoi An - an old trading town. Explore the town and nearby Cua Dai beach. A walking tour is highly recommended as it is the best way to see the wooden-fronted houses that once belonged to the town's prosperous merchants. There's also the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Chinese Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoian Museum and Market. Hoi An is one of the best places in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs at bargain prices including silk, handicrafts, antiques and paintings.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7:       HOI AN – DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY[B/L]

Morning at leisure, then drive to Da Nang and fly to Saigon. Transfer to the hotel.

City tour of Saigon visiting Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, Central Post Office (an architectural masterpiece), and Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 8:       HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH[B/L]

DAY 9:       HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE[B]

Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the departure flight.