Day 01
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival [Vietnam]
Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels which are a maze of underground passages used by the Vietnamese communists during the Vietnam War as protection against the American air raids. After lunch, visit the War Remnants museum–it exhibited the old military equipment from the Vietnam War. Continue to visit the Reunification palace, formerly the Presidential palace that was the sight of South Vietnam’s surrender in April 1975. Walk down to see Notre Dame Cathedral then finish at General Post Office.
Day 03
Mekong Delta (B, L)
You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 04
Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoian to enjoy a walking tour to visit the ancient town. You then continue with a visit to the home of a craftsman where you will discover the daily life of local people and observe how they make a lantern.
In the morning, free time to relax on the beach or explore more the ancient town until transfer by car over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue. En route, visit the Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and the Stone Village. Upon arrival, check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06
Hue – Flight to Hanoi (B, L)
Enjoy a full day tour in the former imperial capital of Hue. A boat trip on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda then visit to the Imperial Citadel. After lunch, visit the elaborate tombs of King Khai Dinh or King Tu Duc. In the evening, transfer to the airport for a flight to Hanoi.
Transfer to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the One Pillar pagoda. After that, visit the Ethnology museum where you can learn and see the various life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. After lunch, continue to visit the Literature temple, well known as Vietnam’s first university. Your tour in Hanoi will continue with a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter then watch the traditional water puppet show.
Day 08
Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor and outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.
Day 09
Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and free at leisure in the late afternoon.
Day 10
Hanoi – Flight to Luang Prabang (B) [Laos]
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 11
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)
Participate in the daily early morning alms giving to saffron-clad monks (Optional). Transfer to visit the city’s temples including Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves. On the way, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. In the afternoon, you will visit some villages including Ban Xan Hai where the local rice wine is produced and other small villages.
Day 12
Luang Prabang – Asia Elephant Riding – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)
Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and Phosi market. Next, enjoy an elephant tour and venture on a 35 mins journey through forests then visit some ethnic minority villages. Afterward, transfer to visit Kuang Si waterfalls then climb up to the top of Phousi mount for the beautiful view of the city & river at sunset. From there, visit the Night Market then transfer back to the hotel.
Day 13
Luang Prabang Departure (B)
Transfer to visit the National Museum at the Royal Palace and the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre then transfer to the airport for your own departure flight home.
