Vietnam classical

Day 1 Hanoi (D)

Day 2 Hanoi (B/L)

Day 3 Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B/L)

Day 4 Hanoi - Ha Long (B/L)

Day 5 Ha Long - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L)

Day 6 Hoi An (B/L)

Day 7 Hoi An - Da Nang – Hue (B/L)

Day 8 Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi (B/L)

Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long (B/L)

Day 11 Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Dinner

Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the centrally located hotel. Free time at your leisure.

Breakfast - Lunch

We spend the morning visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex, comprising his Mausoleum and the impressive house on stilts, Ho’s former residence. Later we see the One Pillar Pagoda and learn more about historical and cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature, known since the 11^th century as Vietnam’s first university. In the afternoon, we visit the Ethnologic museum, followed by an hour cycle tour through the bustling Old Quarter. A walk through its narrow, exciting streets is fascinating as we witness different lifestyles and bargaining for goods. To finish the day, we attend the performance of the unique water puppetry show

Breakfast - Lunch

This morning, we travel south to Hoa Lu. This journey brings us to the remains of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (Ha Long on Dry land). A Temple Tour is followed by a rowboat trip through the stunning scenery of Tam Coc, surrounded by limestone mountains and known as “Ha Long Bay on Land”. Return to Hanoi, where the rest of the day is free to spend as you like

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

This morning we depart for Ha Long Bay and board the traditional wooden junk to set sail on a cruise through the astonishing islands which rise from this quiet emerald sea. After we enjoyed a sumptuous onboard lunch of special traditional seafood, we explore one of the most beautiful caves in the bay, witness a splendid sunset, then have dinner and sleep overnight on the boat.

Breakfast - Lunch

We continue exploring the magnificent Ha Long Bay and some of the many caves before our cruise finishes. We head towards Bac Ninh Province to learn more about Vietnam history and culture. We visit the Do temple, built during the Le Dynasty, which has been altered several times since. We enjoy a traditional Quan Ho Folk music show before transferring to the airport for the flight to Da Nang city.

Breakfast - Lunch

During a full day tour in Hoi An, you will see the Japanese Bridge, the Phuoc Kien Pagoda, the ancient house Tran Phu and the Hoi An museum (Sa Huynh museum or Ceramic museam). In the afternoon we walk in the old town, soak up the atmosphere, experience its original culture, shop for tailor-made clothing, lanterns, shoes and food, or simply relax on the beach

Breakfast - Lunch

This morning we visit Vietnam’s finest Cham Museum and the Marble Mountain. After crossing the majestic Hai Van Pass, we reach Hue, where we can see the Forbidden Citadel and cruise on the Perfume River to the Old Thien Mu Pagoda. The remainder of our time is free to explore the crowded market of Dong Ba where we can bargain for anything from souvenirs and bronze goods, to Hue sesame sweet meat and conical poem hats.

Breakfast - Lunch

This morning, we continue exploring Hue and visit the impressive tombs of King Minh Mang and Tu Duc. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, where we transfer to the hotel for refreshment.

Breakfast - Lunch

Today, we have the opportunity to visit the controversial War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post office and Ben Thanh Market. In the afternoon we drive to the former guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels. Here we will gain an insight in the sacrifices and terrible lives of the Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast - Lunch

In the morning, we continue our trip towards Vinh Long Province. Arrived at Cai Be, we get on the motorized boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and experience how people exchange goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. We keep cruising through small canals to enjoy the charm of the upper Mekong Delta and visit the An Binh Island. Here we will make a stop to visit an orchard, a bonsai garden and a tropical fruit garden. Later on, we will see some handmade family business products such as the coconut candy milk, the crispy rice popcorn. We enjoy folk music before we are transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast

Free time until we are transferred to the airport for our onward flight. Here ends your tour.