On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time until your tour briefing and welcome drinks with your fellow travellers.

Le Jardin Hanoi or similar

Spend the day discovering Hanoi’s must-visit sites including the infamous Hoa Lo Prison and Don Xuan Market. Walk through the crowded streets of the city’s Old Quarter, pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the historical St Joseph’s Cathedral before stopping by Hoan Kiem Lake, situated in the heart of the city and enjoying a wonderful afternoon nearby. At the Ho Chi Minh quarter, see the Mausoleum where the former leader lies in state, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda.

Le Jardin Hanoi or similar

Breakfast and Lunch

Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. With its natural beauty, shadowed by the many jungle covered karsts, visit the vine-covered structures of Hoa Lu. Venture through the expansive network of caverns and grottos in Trang An, as you glide along in a paddle boat.

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel or similar

Breakfast

Drive from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. Board a beautifully appointed junk boat and begin to cruise the impressive emerald waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy lunch before stopping to explore the many secluded corners of the bay. In the evening, retreat to your private cabin, or relax on the main deck or at the bar.

Victoria Star Cruise or similar

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Rise early to enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, or choose to relax before feasting on a delicious buffet brunch. After disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi for your onward flight to the former imperial capital of Hue, situated on the banks of the Perfume River.

Silk Path Grand Hotel, Hue or similar

Brunch

Explore Hue city’s sites including Emperor Tu Duc’s elaborate tomb, Imperial Palace, the Ancient Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. From Hue, drive to Hoi An. This beloved ancient town will steal your heart with its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture and friendly locals. This evening is free for you to explore Hoi An at leisure.

Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An or similar

Breakfast

Visit by bike the technicolour Tam Thanh village that explodes with colour around every corner. Experience local life with a visit to the Thanh Dong Organic Farm and learn the traditional farming methods adopted by this village. Chat with the local farmers, take part in farming activities and gain a deeper understanding into the farm-to-table concept with ingredients for their meals harvested directly from the farm. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour to some of the main sites of Hoi An.

Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An or similar

Breakfast

After breakfast, take a short drive to Danang to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon continue your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover the vast network of underground tunnels and their importance during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the evening at leisure.

The Hotel Equatorial, Ho Chi Minh City or similar

Breakfast

From Ho Chi Minh City, travel south to the Mekong Delta and experience the vibrant scenes and rural villages of Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’. Further explore the vast maze of rivers, canals and islands and the riverside villages as you make your way to Can Tho, the main city of the Mekong Delta.

TTC Hotel Premium Can Tho or similar

Breakfast and Lunch

An early morning departure from your hotel takes you to Cai Be floating market. Board a traditional boat at the local Cai Be pier and start cruising along the floating market while sampling tropical fresh fruits. Disembark the boat temporarily to explore deeper about the local life by visiting the town’s business and craft factories. A leisurely sampan ride through canals is followed by a stop at an ancient house where a delicious home hosted lunch with Mekong’s specialties awaits.

After lunch, continue to cruise upstream the Mighty Mekong toward Vinh Long. Along the way, you will observe the typical Mekong Delta rural local life with stops at a local brick & pottery making factory and a floating fish farm before we take you back to the mainland where your car already waiting to take you back to Can Tho for overnight.

The Hotel Equatorial, Ho Chi Minh City or similar

Breakfast and Dinner

Take part in a morning Ho Chi Minh city guided walking tour. Uncover the rich history of this spirited city as you visit some of its main attractions – Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the Municipal Theatre just to name a few. Enjoy these last moments in Ho Chi Minh City before you transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast