The real Vietnam

Day 1: Hanoi (D)
Welcome at the airport, transfer to Hanoi for hotel check in. Half day city tour with visit to Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi Old Quarter. Evening enjoy the unique Tradition Water Puppet show. Overnight in HN.

Day 2 : Hanoi – Ha Long (B, L, D)

Price / Person (for 2+)
Executive	US$1,790
Deluxe	US$1,620
Standard	US$1,505
(Single person surcharge applicable)

Transfer to Ha Long, on the way have a stop at But Thap Pagoda, Con Son – Kiep Bac Temple. Arrival, hotel check in, afternoon free to explore Ha Long city, Royal Amusement.

Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi (B, L, D)
After early breakfast take a 6 hour boat trip to explore the World Heritage of Ha Long Bay with stops at Thien Cung, Dau Go grottos, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi islets and enjoy a swim in the blue, clear water of the Bay. Have a seafood lunch on boat before going to Tuan Chau tourist site. Car trip to Hanoi, on the way visit the traditional pottery village of Dong Trieu. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
After an early breakfast transfer to Hoa Lu, so-called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Arrive in Van Lam village and board a small sampan for a spectacular 3-hour cruise through numerous waterways, beautiful rural landscape of limestone cliffs and rice paddies, to the stunning Tam Coc caves. Lunch in a local restaurant then visit Dinh and Le dynastic temples. Back to Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Hue (B, L, D)
Morning flight to Hue, visit Hue Ancient Citadel. Hotel check in. Take a boat cruise on Huong (Perfume) River with stops at Thien Mu pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Emperor Minh Mang's tomb. Evening enjoy Royal Music on Huong River. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)
Visit Emperor Tu Duc, Khai Dinh's Tombs. Car trip to Da Nang, on the way enjoy Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass, also have a stop at Non Nuoc village witness skilfull craftmans carving a sophisticated statue or just a astray from stone. Arrive in Hoi An town, hotel check in, enjoy Hoi An at night.

Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Visit the Hoi An Old Town - one of the oldest town in the Central part, where used to be a famous and busy trading port, you will visit Hoi An's Museum, Tan Ky Old House – an over 100 years old wooden house, Quang Dong Communal House. Afternoon take car trip to Da Nang for flight to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 8: HCMC – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh (B, L, D)
Car trip to Cu Chi, visit the dazzling Cu Chi Underground Tunnel Networks – a secret system of three floored tunnel, shelter for hundreds of people in the Resistance war against American. Afternoon visit the Cao Dai Temple – praying place for a religion worships God's Eye. Dinner and overnight in HCMC.

Day 9: HCMC – Da Lat (B, L, D)
Car trip to Da Lat, "the city of spring" on the Lam Vien – Di Linh highlands, on the way visit to the Cham's tower of Poklong Garai. Arrival, hotel check in. Afternoon visit to Da Lat Cathedral, Da Lat train station – it was considered to be the most beautiful train station when opened in 1938...Evening enjoy fresh air around Xuan Huong lake and Da Lat's night market as well as XQ embroidered picture gallery. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 10: Da Lat (B, L, D)
City tour with stop at Than Tho Lake, King Bao Dai's Palace, Xuan Huong Lake. Valley of Love. then have a short trip to Lang Bian Highlands, you can witness C’Ho minirity ethnic daily life, enjoy a romatic night with fresh air and Can alcohol. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 11: Da Lat (B, L, D)
Visit the Truc Lam Pagoda, Tuyen Lam Lake, Prenn waterfalls before taking a car trip back to HCMC.

Day 12: HCMC – Can Tho (B, L, D)
We will head deep into the Mekong Delta, the most fertile region of Vietnam. On arrival in Cai Be you will board your boat and travel through floating markets and along the intricate waterways and canals. You will have a chance to walk through some orchards and the sample various tropical fruits grown locally. We will continue on to a bonsai garden and a fish farm. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 13: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Chau Doc is our next destination. The town is close to the Cambodian border. Upon arrival we will climb Sam Mountain, a place of worship for the ethnic-Chinese. From the top you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of neighboring Cambodia. This afternoon you will have a boat excursion on the Hau River and visit a unique floating, fishing village and a weaving village inhabited by the Cham people. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 14: Chau Doc – HCMC (B, L, D)
We travel back to HCMC with stop in Sadec, which gained some fame as the setting for the famous movie “The Lover”. The rest of the day is reserved for shopping and leisure. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 15: HCMC (B, L, D)
After breakfast spend a full day touring bustling HCMC: Enjoy a tour to Cho Lon and stop at Binh Tay Market, discover the vast sanctuary of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and a lacquer ware factory. In the afternoon enjoy a tour in the Old Colonial Residential Quarter and discover the old Hotel de Ville, the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral built in the 19th century, the dazzling French-style post office and the Reunification Palace (outside). Finally, end the day with a visit to War Remnants Museum. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 16: Departure (B)
At leisure until transferring to the airport for departure, tour ended.

All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips