On Arrival into Ho Chi Minh City, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for the following two nights. After checking in, freshen up and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening you will head out for dinner at a local restaurant.

Silverland Yen, Ho Chi Minh City

Dinner

This morning you will take a journey out of the city centre to the Cu Chi regions, where you will visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defence against the French, and later expanded during the American War. It was from here that the North Vietnamese waged their guerrilla warfare and you will marvel at their ingenuity and resilience.  See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a late lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to explore the highlights of the city with your local guide. Visit the former Presidential Palace, which is now preserved as a museum, including the underground communications bunkers, headquarters for the Ho Chi Minh City Government during the American War. Continue to the History Museum, which houses an excellent display tracing the origins of the indigenous Vietnamese and the Notre Dame, an impressive neo-Romanesque cathedral in the centre of the city.

Silverland Yen, Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast and lunch

On arrival at Danang Airport, you will be met by our Central Vietnam local guide. En route to Hoi An, visit the Cham Museum in Danang then continue the short distance to Non Nuoc Beach, immortalised for many by the US television show named ‘China Beach’ and still one of the most spectacular beaches in Asia.

After a stop at the beach, head to the Marble Mountains and trek up to the top, passing through caves and temples on the way to ‘Heaven Gate’. There are spectacular views from the various lookout points of Non Nuoc Beach and Da Nang city below.

Afterwards continue to Hoi An and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Boutique Hoi An

Breakfast and lunch

This morning, head to the historic town centre for a walking tour which includes a visit to the Chinese communal houses and some of the pagodas, the unique Japanese covered bridge and the remnants of traders and a bygone era with their beautifully preserved ancient houses. You will also have the chance to visit the Hoi An local market or shop for art at one of the numerous galleries and enjoy the riverside ambience.

Boutique Hoi An

Breakfast and lunch

The morning is at leisure for last minute shopping or to perhaps visit the nearby beaches, before travelling to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel, in the evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

La Siesta Hotel, Hanoi

Breakfast and dinner

This morning set off to see the city highlights including the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum complex where the former leader lies in state, followed by the colonial style former Governors’ residence and the aptly named One Pillar Pagoda.

After lunch see the restored Opera House, before taking to the streets on a walking tour around the Ancient Quarter where you will see the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and stroll around the warren of bustling streets with their small shops selling all manner of goods – a souvenir hunter’s delight!

La Siesta Hotel, Hanoi

Breakfast, lunch

Enjoy some free time to perhaps revisit some favourites, before travelling to the airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast