Hanoi - Ha Long - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Day 1: ARRIVE IN HANOI

Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some of Asia's most striking colonial architecture, many peaceful lakes, parks and oriental temples making for a relaxing atmosphere. Take a short sightseeing tour by cyclo through the bustling old quarter streets. Then enjoy an evening traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: HANOI - HA LONG (B)

Today we enjoy a half day city tour including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon we depart for Halong Bay through the scenic countryside, stopping en route to visit Dong Trieu ceramic village.

Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 3: HA LONG - HANOI - HUE (B, L)

We embark on a 4-hour boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay, Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. This exciting cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery, skyline with over 3,000 limestone islets rising fantastically from the clear and emerald water. On the way we will anchor for a leisure swim in a secluded cove. Return to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for flight to Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, check in hotel and free. Overnight in Hue.

Day 4: HUE (B)

Enjoy a morning cruise on the romantic Perfume River to visit Hue’s oldest and most revered site Thien Mu Pagoda, then the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel, the Purple Forbidden City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc and the bustling Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: HUE - DA NANG - HOI AN (B)

Morning drive to Hoi An town, a recognized World Heritage Site. Stop in Danang to visit the famous China Beach and Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Visit this ancient town: the 200 year-old Tan Ky house, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the Assembly Hall, the former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Morning fly to Ho Chi Minh city, the biggest industrial and commercial city of Vietnam. Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Saigon’s China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay wholesale market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 7: MEKONG DELTA (B)

Drive to Mekong Delta. On arrival take a boat trip on Mekong river, a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. Reach the Unicorn island, stroll around an orchard, enjoy a wonderful show of Mekong Delta’s traditional music and songs, taste many seasonal fruits, tea mixed with bee’s honey.

On the way return to Ho Chi Minh city, visit the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, the most famous pagoda in the south of Vietnam whose architecture is a mixture of Vietnamese, Kh’mer and Chinese. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8: DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight. End of services.