Viet Nam Highlight 20 Days

Day 1:Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide &Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown,a city of lakes,shaded boulevards,public parks,and the capital of Vietnam. Check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2:Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B,L)
Hanoi,a city of lakes,shaded boulevards and public parks,is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead,including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda,which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature,founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake,which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant,visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich,once the museum of l’Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient,which includes artifacts from Vietnam’s turbulent history. Water Puppet Show,Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3:Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B,L,D)
Early this morning,we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world,Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles,this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half,including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard,exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate,your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water,we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

Day 4:Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi. (B,L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters,we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck,you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast,explore Sung Sot cave,swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay,along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back Hanoi. Arrive hotel at 3:00pm. Check in &free for leisure (sightseeing &shopping in Old Quarter). Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5:Hanoi free for leisure – Depart to Hue (B)
Having breakfast at hotel. Enjoy your time in Hanoi Old Quarter. Taking flight to Hue in noon time. When arrive Hue City. Picked up &transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 6:Full day sightseeing in Hue City – Old Imperial City. (B,L)
Spend full day to visit Hue City,Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally,the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural,religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City,which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing,the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace,with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins,the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 7:Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. (B,L)
Just outside Hue,visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River,which was a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next,visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang,built in 1840,which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations and is considered one of Hue’s most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant,visit Tu Duc Tomb,which was built for meditation,reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh,the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons,ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 8:Leave Hue to Danang/City Sightseeing. (B,L)
Today,journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co,over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South China Sea,with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang,visit the Cham Museum,which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at China Beach,made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Check in hotel &overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9:Hoi An Excursion/Thu Bon River Boat Trip. (B,L)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An,a major trading center,once known as “Faifo” to the earliest Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch,Portuguese,Italian,Chinese,Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in the center,a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum,located near the Japanese Covered Bridge,which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. Late this afternoon,take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam Kim Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding families. Return to your haven on world-famous “China Beach,” with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10:My Son Sanctuary half day Tour &free go shopping (B,L)
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son,a World Heritage,50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley,My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people,now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son,considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites,including Angkor in Cambodia,Bagan in Myanmar,Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon,free go shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.


Day 11:Leave Hoi An to Nha Trang Beach City (B)
Free for leisure in the morning until transfer to Danang Airport to take flight to Nha Trang Beach City – one of the most beautiful Beaches in over the World. Pick up &transfer to hotel. Check in &overnight in Nha Trang City.
 
Day 12. Nha Trang Sightseeing (B,L)
In the morning you will transfer to Cau Da port for a cruise on the Nha Trang Bay to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island to enjoy hundreds of nice and precious marine creatures then continue the trip to Mun Island -the best island for snorkeling with lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Taking a fresh lunch at the Con Se Tre island and relax. Back to hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang. 

Day 13. Nha Trang (B)
Today is a free day at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking beautiful Bay. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters,hike nature trails,cool off in your private plunge pool,indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 14:Nha Trang – Da lat – City of Love (B,L)
Breakfast then leave Nha Trang beach City to Da Lat romantic City by car. Spend 4,5 hours on the car for sightseeing along the way. Arrive Da Lat in the noon time. After lunch,start visiting Da Lat as half day City Tour with palaces &Waterfalls. Late in the afternoon you will be able to take a short walk to get a feel for this delightful city. In the evening you will head out to one of the fine restaurants in town. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 15:Dalat sightseeing full day (B,L)
Today you will take a tour of Da Lat and the surrounding areas. We will visit Bao Dai Palace . From here you visit the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House,a brightly painted concrete house which winds itself around trees,mimicking their shapes. It now functions as a guesthouse. Next visit is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda. This afternoon,for those interested can take the short train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village of Tri Mat. In the evening,you will enjoy fine cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.\

Day 16:Free for leisure in Dalat – Depart for Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Breakfast will be severed at hotel in the morning. Free to discover Dalat City in the morning. Leave Dalat for Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon by Vietnam Airlines. Arrive Ho Chi City,warmly welcome by Tour Guide. Pick up &transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 17:Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing full day. (B,L)
Having breakfast at hotel &start visiting Saigon,the largest Vietnamese city. There are street markets,sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is the huge Chinese neighborhood called Colon,which means “Big Market.” Notre Dame Cathedral,in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter,is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall,known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants Museum,featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 18:Discover Mekong Delta/River. (B,L)
Today takes you to My Tho,the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River,75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City,the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields,which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts,coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda,the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Check in hotel &overnight in Can Tho City.

Day 19:Visit floating Markets &Village (B,L)
Wake up in early morning to take the boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space to sell their goods and to experience the Mekong rural lifestyle. After sampling local fruits,our guide will escort the guests back to the hotel through myriad canals. Lunch at local restaurant before return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City at 4:00pm. Free for leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 20:Conclude Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish unforgettable Vietnam trip with Vietnam Tour Advisor or you can extend some day to Siem Reap (Cambodia),Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) or Phu Quoc Island. Good bye &see you in the next time!

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Vietnam Gourmet

Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Arrive at Saigon airport, meet the guide with the welcome signboard. Transfer to hotel for check in with an orientation tour of Saigon city to have an overview of Saigon.  If time permits, dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Saigon. Free at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in  Saigon
Meals: N/A

Day 2:  Saigon Cooking Class
Morning cooking lesson at the Vietnam Cookery Center: the hands-on cooking course is conducted by a professional chef and translated by a MC who will explain the teaching of the chef and talk about the history and culture of Vietnamese cuisine. The lesson includes a market visit and lunch. Afternoon excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels : Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelters, and weapon factories. Dug out by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was only recently opened to tourists.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3:  Saigon - Mekong Delta
Leave your hotel at 7.30 for a 3-hour drive to Cai Be with stop en route at Trung Luong Bonsai garden for a tea break. Upon arrival, board a motorized boat to visit the popcorn cake, rice paper making family before visiting the lively floating market of Cai Be. Then continue by boat towards Vinh Long province to see the diverse fish traps in order to learn a kind of lazy fishing. After cruising along small shady canals, we step ashore and take a chance to watch a typical and interesting music show of the Mekong cultural life. Lunch is at the home/ bonsai garden. Afternoon, take a walk for about half an hour to enjoy the rural peaceful atmosphere of the countryside life, on the way we can also stop en route to learn more about fruit trees. Continue by boat to visit the brick and pottery factories. Back in the car at about 3 pm to drive to Can Tho. On arrival in the capital city of the Mekong Delta, do a walking city tour, including the local evening market to take photos of the busy trading activities before checking in the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in  Can Tho
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4:  Mekong Delta - Saigon
Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong river to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Saigon - Danang - Hoi An
Morning transfer to the airport to take flight to Danang. Pick up upon arrival to Danang. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6:  Hoi An Cooking Class
We will meet at Hai Scout Cafe in the Old town of Hoian. Our first stop is Hoi An's colourful market to experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, we have a chance to explore the cooking school's herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An's and Vietnam's well-known dishes. The cooking class is an interesting and fun way to learn about the local cuisine - the class runs for about an hour and 15 minutes, and includes demonstrations from the school's chefs as well as the chance for us to help prepare some dishes. Included in the demonstration is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). Free at leisure by your own to explore the ancient town of Hoi An or shopping at tailor shops.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Hanoi
Morning transfer to Danang airport for flight to Hanoi. After check-in hotel in Hanoi we enjoy  1 hour cyclo trip visiting Hanoi City's old quarters.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast


Day 8:  Hanoi Cooking and Sightseeing Tours
Morning cooking class: Today’s class begins with a walk, accompanied by the Chef of the Spices Garden Restaurant, to the local market, where participants get a chance to learn all about Vietnamese ingredients. After that, everyone rolls up their sleeves in the kitchen to prepare a proper Vietnamese meal. After the class lunch will be served in the Spices Garden Vietnamese Restaurant to sample all the different dishes prepared during the class. This afternoon you will discover Hanoi with an English speaking guide. Part of your tour will include sightseeing by cyclo, a bicycle type taxi, by which you’ll discover the Old Quarter made up of the so called "36 streets," most of which are named after the crafts or merchandise traditionally sold there. Dinner tonight at another of Hanoi’s fine restaurants. Afterwards enjoy a performance of a traditional water puppet show. This fantastic art form originated in northern Vietnam and is best seen in Hanoi. The Municipal Water Puppet Theater is located on the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 9:  Hanoi Departure
Free at leisure until transferring to the airport to take departure flight for next destination.
Meals: Breakfast.

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Vietnam Cuisine Delights

Days 1 –  Arrive Hanoi
Up on arrival, you are welcome by tour leader of us and will be transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will have short tour briefing and take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, the best way to get to know the ancient laneways and local people. In the evening, enjoy the welcome dinner in one of the fineset restaurants in Hanoi with Travel consultant of Vietnam Today Travel. We will hand to you all travel documents and any of your questions related to this trip will get the full explanation from our staff.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Dinner.

Day 2 – Hanoi City Tour
For the early risers, may we suggest a stroll along the picturesque Hoa Kiem Lake where each morning, groups of locals gather to do their exercises along the lovely tree-lined promenade. You may cross over the red bridge at the north end to Ngoc Son Temple and the Tortoise Tower on a small island.
After breakfast, you will have a full day on your own to see the city so good walking shoes are a must. You will have many options to choose from:
- Temple of Literature, built in 11th Century and the country’s first University
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Presidential Palace
- Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Ethnology Museum
- Opera House
- Hoa Lo prison, which is also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
- West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
In the evening, attend a Water Puppet show – the unique form of  Vietnamese art derived from wet rice civilization of South East Asia.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast

Day 3 – Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
Have breakfast in hotel and drive to Halong Bay (180km about 3.5 hours) passing the countryside of the Red River Delta to the UNESCO World Heritage site.
A traditional style Vietnamese Junk Cruise is awaiting your arrival and will set sail at noon today for the 23 hours cruise on this magnifican bay. Lunch will be served on board amidst spectacular views of the bay. Afternoon will visit one of the largest caves in Halong Bay and a beach stop where you can swim in the refreshing waters of the South China Sea.
Tonight enjoy a fresh seafood dinner onboard your Junk.
Accommodation: on cruise
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Halong Bay – Hanoi airport – Hue.
Participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the nearby cave on a row boat. Watch for monkeys high on the cliff tops. Return back to the Junk where breakfast is served, while sailing around Bay Tu Long bay where the movie “Indochine” was filmed.
Your cruise will end at noon and you will met your guide & driver for the trip back to Hanoi and then transfer the Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue where your driver will await you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Note: there are only 3 flights a day from Hanoi to Hue (Departs: VN241-6.30, VN245 - 12.30 and VN247 - 19.20 therefore we may have to wait for a while when you take the late flight to Hue today)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 5 – Hue City Tour
Today you explore this fabulous city - the former capital of Vietnam (1802 -1945 under Nguyen Dynasty). You start with a visit to the Citadel, which contains the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. The Imperial City was created in the 19th century. There are many palaces and temples inside. You will even have the chance to play emperor yourself at a regal feast!You also visit the Imperial Museum, The Tu Hieu Pagoda, and the vibrant Dong Ba Riverside market.
Accommodation: hotel in Hue
Meals: breakfast

Days 6 - 7 ~ Hue - Hoi An
We drive through spectacular coastal scenery towards Hoi An, visiting sacred Marble Mountain along the way Champa museum and China Beach. We introduce you to the delights of Hoi An on a fun cyclo tour and cruise the peaceful Thu Bon River at sunset. For something different, we embark on the family-run ‘Fisherman eco-tour’ that gives you a real insight into Vietnamese life. In a tranquil canal rarely visited by tourists, we will learn about the lives of local fisherman. Try your hand at their fishing techniques and learn how to navigate a basket boat through the narrow waterways!
Follow our local chef to for shopping at the market and learn how the local people prepare for a meal then enjoy the Cooking Class at a restaurant. Today the dinner is included.

Days 8 - 11 ~ Saigon & Mekong Delta.
Fly to Vietnam’s most exciting city, Saigon. A walking tour to the most iconic sights in District I will acquaint you with the Opera House, the Cathédrale Notre Dame, and Dong Khoi Street. Visit the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the tenacity and resilience of the Vietnamese. Travel into the Mekong Delta and cycle around a small village, where you will spend the night at a memorable home-stay, before returning to Saigon.

Day 12 - Free until departure time.
Driver and guide will transfer you the airport for departure flight.
Accommodation at Hotel in Saigon and  Home-Stay in Mekong Delta

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Vietnam Discovery 14 Days

Day 1 - Welcome to Vietnam - Arrive In Hanoi
Upon arrival to Hanoi international airport, our guide & driver will be await for you and transfer to hotel in town for check in and tour briefing. Later in the afternoon, we take the orientation tour of the center Hanoi, walking around the guild streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening, enjoy the welcome dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Hanoi.
Meal: Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Night train to LaoKai.
Have breakfast in the hotel and enjoy a full day City Tour.
The visit includes most of the City’s outstanding historical and cultural sites.
- Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature, built in 11th Century and the country’s first University
- The complex of Ho Chi Minh historical sites, also called the political center of Vietnam.
- HCM’s Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit one of the museums in Hanoi (Museum of History, Museum of Ethnology, Museum of Fine Art, Hoa Lo prison which is also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”) Evening highlight is Water Puppet Show – the traditional performance dated 11th century. You will have time for dinner then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for night train to LaoKai.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: on train.

Day 3: LaoCai – Sapa.
The train will pull in around 6:00 A.M at LaoKai Station, near the border of China; where you will meet our tour guide & driver. It takes about 50 minutes to drive up hills to Sapa Town (40 km), the premier destination of Northwest Vietnam. Spend the rest of the day for exploring the charming town, visiting market and getting
acquaint with the hill-tribal people such as H'mong, Red Zao, Zay... then a short walk out of the town for great view of the magnificent Fansipan mountain range, deep valleys and terraced rice paddies at sunset.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa trekking and visiting hill tribe villages.
A whole day for discover the nature as well as different culture of hill tribal people. Up and down hill from village to villages. We start in Lao Chai and you have couple grade of trekking to choose from soft trek, medium trek to hard trek in the Muong Hoa valley. The trip passing Y Linh Ho, LaoChai San to Ta Van... visit home of H'mong,Red Zao and Zay people
Great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes, meeting friendly hill tribe people at home and work... Enjoy the home hosted lunch at the village of Zday people. Later in the afternoon a jeep or van will take you back to Sapa town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa – Laocai – Night train back to Hanoi.
In this area there are some Fair Markets which can't be missed (Can Cau on Saturday,
Bac Ha on Sunday, Coc Ly on Tuesday, Xin Cheng on Wednesday).
For the second choice, you will check out hotel early and leave Sapa for about 3 hours driving to the market. Join in the colorful market of the tribal people in this region. On the fair market the H'mong, Dzao, Phu La people in their best traditional costumes go to the market for shopping and meeting friends and relatives.
Late afternoon, drive to the Chinese border gate for a short visit before driving to the railways station for night train to Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: on train.

Day 6: Early arrive in Hanoi – Full day excursion to Halong Bay.
The train arrives in Hanoi early in the morning. Visit the flower market in Hanoi. Drive to Halong Bay passing the countryside of Red river Delta. Whole the afternoon we will discover the bay by private boat. Seafood lunch served on boat.
On the 4 hours boat cruising around the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, you will enjoy the spectacular view of the thousands of rock formations, jutting out from emerald water. The trip includes visiting one of the caves in this area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Halong.

Day 7: Halong – Danang – Hoian.
We leave Halong in the morning to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. Visit Cham sculpture Museum, China Beach, Marble Mountain and marble carving workshop.
Proceed to Hoian, the World Cultural Heritage.
In the rest of the afternoon, take the walking tour to explore Hoian town. We will visit Hoian museum, Old merchants' house, Assembly hall, Japanese covered bridge. Walk along the bank of the lively Thu Bon River, once prosperous & famous as a trading port.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Day 8: Hoian – My Son Holy Land.
Discovery trip to My Son, 40 km from Hoian, for admiring great architectural and art works of the Cham lost Kingdom.
Having a brief understanding of the history, culture for which My Son was recognized the World Cultural Heritage.
Afternoon is free time for shopping, wandering around or relax.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Day 9: Hoian – Danang – Hue.
After breakfast, we drive 4 hours northwards to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Take some stops on the way to see the spectacular view on the top of “Hai Van Pass” and the legend beach of Lang Co.
Afternoon, sightseeing in Hue to the Ancient Imperial Citadel, a complex of palaces and temples built by the Nguyen from early 19th Century for which Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.
Late in the afternoon, enjoy a leisure boat-ride along the scenic Perfume River to visit
Thien Mu pagoda.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.

Day 10: Hue – Saigon.
Start the day with Vietnamese way! Take a walking tour of Hue before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Check out hotel and on the way to airport, you will visit the mausoleum of King Tu Duc – a replica of the King's palace but built purposely for the next incarnation before flying to Saigon at noon.
Briefing tour of Saigon to famous landmarks such as: the Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral – two of the city's architectural landmarks then onto China Town, Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda.
Back to downtown and a short walk via Opera House, City Hall...
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 11: Saigon – Can Tho.
After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive southward to the Cai Be – Vinh Long Province. Here the group will see the Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon River Delta). This is special experience of Mekong Delta. We will visit the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch in the ancient house
We cross the island in the middle of Mekong River by oars boats. Stay overnight in Can Tho – the capital of Mekong Delta. Late afternoon take the short
walk to the local market nearby.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho.

Day 12: Can Tho – Saigon.
Depart hotel early in the morning to board a boat to visit the famous Cai Rang floating market. Continue the boat ride to visit the orchards and try the tropical fruits. Get back to Can Tho for lunch. Continue on to Saigon, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 13: Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels.
Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province to visit Cao Dai, a local sect of Buddhism, and join a memorable noon daily ceremony of the Cao Dai followers.
After lunchtime back to a historic site of the Vietnam War - the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by the local people and guerillas to survive the war against the American explosive attacks. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel to understand the living of Vietnamese shoulders during the wartime.
Drive back to Saigon in the afternoon, check in hotel and relax.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.

Day 14: Saigon Departure.
Free on your own until your departure time. Guide and driver will pick you to the airport for your flight home.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/

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Best of Vietnam & Cambodia Tour 14 Days

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Hanoi for check in and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)
08.30 AM: Our guide will pick up at your hotel
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, it"s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour journey visit by coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter. Free for shopping.
Then our car transfers back to your hotel for relax.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Phoenix Cruise (B,L,D)
8.00 – 8.30: Halong Phoenix Cruiser’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel (optional). On the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.
12.15: Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Welcome drinks would be served before receiving cabin and cruising route briefing. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our boat slowly cruise through amazing limestone seascape.
15.15: Visiting Sung Sot cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms.
16.25 Enjoy easy kayaking around the fishing village, then return to the vessel for your own leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck.
17.45: Keep cruising to the overnight anchorage area
19.00: Seafood set-dinner on board
21.00: Enjoy evening activities – Movies (Night), Board Games, Fishing or karaoke
Overnight on Halong Phoenix Cruiser.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B,L)
A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin
5h30: Optional to wake up for sunrise or swimming.
7.30: Breakfast with complimentary tea & coffee.
8.00: Be transferred to nearby Ti Top Island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.
9.00: Return to Phoenix Cruiser. Check out and settle the bill
9.30: Discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine by joining cooking class on the sundeck. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
11.00: Set menu lunch is served on board
12.00: Disembark and back to Hanoi
16.30: Arrive in Hanoi.
Our waiting car will pick up and transfer to airport for your departure flight. You will be greeted and transferred to hotel in Hue for check in and relax.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue City Tour (B,L)

1. Tu Duc Tomb
2. Minh Mang Tomb
3. Khai Dinh Tomb
4. Conical Hat Making Village and Incense Making Village
Noon: Back to town for lunch at 12.30 pm
BUFFET (50 TRADITIONAL HUE FOODS, ASIAN AND WESTERN DISHES)
Afternoon: Continue at 2.00 pm
BY BOAT:
5. Fishing village along Perfume river
6. Phu Mong Garden House
7. Thien Mu Pagoda
Back to town at 4:30 pm
Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B,L)
AM: Check out. Transfer to Hoi An, stop for sightseeing: Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Cham museum. Check in hotel.
PM: Visit the Hoi An ancient town with the Japanese - covered bridge, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, shopping at the silk streets of Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: My Son Holy Land (B,L)
Getting started from hotel in the morning for My son located 75km from Hoi An, this site is a must-see for those interested in oriental architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled their kingdom in Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism.
My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. Return to hotel for lunch and relax.
PM: Free and Easy for shopping or swimming in Cua Dai Beach.
Hoi An called as shopper’s paradise. Specially, you can get custom –tailored clothing in short-time.
You will have beautiful clothes or shoes which look good suit with you, some gifts like as rice picture or ceramic…
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang - Saigon (B,L)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Saigon at 08: 00 AM. Arrival in Saigon at 09: 10 AM, you will be picked up for city tour: The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's some major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Dec 9: Cao Dai Temple– Cu Chi Tunnels (B,L)
8.00 AM: Private car and tour guide pick you up at your hotel star to join full day trip to visit Cao Dai temple and Cu Chi tunnel.
Our first stop today is The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Dadaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
After have lunch in local restaurant, we will visit Cu Chi which is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war. Then our waiting car transfer back to your hotel.
 Day 10: Mekong Delta Tour (B,L)
8.00 AM: Our car will pick you up at your hotel.
A smooth one-and-half-hour car ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. Take a motor boat to enter My Tho city through Bao Dinh natural canal. Then pay a visit to My Tho's colorful street fruit market alongside the canal to soak up the lively atmosphere and watch the locals trade their produce.
Take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to Tortoise island. En route, view the fishing port, the traditional stilt houses and boat building workshops, and the other three evocatively-named islands - Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn islands. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch served right in the heart of the orchard to the accompaniment of Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by the islanders.
After visiting the coconut candy mill, take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal. Then continue to Ben Tre province, "the country of coconuts", to see a typical agricultural model known as "Garden - Pond - Cage". Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via Tan Thach natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. Towards the end of the day we drive back to Saigon.You will across Rach Mieu bridge. One of the most beautiful bridges in Mekong delta. 5.30 PM: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11: Saigon – Siem Reap – Great of Tonle Sap (B,L)
After have breakfast in the hotel, our car will transfer you to airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Arrive at Siem Reap airport and you will be transferred to hotel for check in. In the afternoon, we start to visit Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddhist temple with four concentric walls; Srah Srang (Royal Bath); especially to Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally charming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B,L)
Today we start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, and then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor's greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening we view the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill.
Accommodation at Siem Reap.

Day 13: Siem Reap – PhnomPenh (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel and take the bus to Siem Riep (07.00~13.00). Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, we head to our hotel down town for check in.
Our guide will transfer to have lunch in local restaurant. Our short city tour of Phnom Penh visiting to the National Museum where we would see the world’s most wondrous collection of Khmer sculpture. Continue to Wat Phnom where the Khmers prefer to pray for luck.
The rest of the day we visit the Royal Palace. Back to hotel for overnight.

Day 14: PhnomPenh – Departure (B)
Free at your leisure still our car pick up and transfer to airport for your departure flight.

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Responsibility Travel VietNam

A small thing we do on our tours can make a big difference,so everyone at FootStep Vietnam Travel,we strive our best to minimize the impacts while giving maximum enjoyment from your traveling experience.
With our commitment to the communities and environments in which we visit,we seek to preserve the regions’ timeless traditions,cultural heritage,and fragile habitats. This is evident throughout our vacation experiences,and paves the way for unforgettable travel experiences. The vast majority of our luxury vacations are led by local guides using local suppliers for transportation,accommodation in environmentally-friendly Vietnam Hotels and local activities. We also contribute to local charities and reputable projects worldwide.Our main goal is to Promote responsible travel and Eco-tourism,help support sustainable development,educate our travelers and help protect the cultures and environments they visit.

In our quest to support sustainable tourism worldwide,we will do our best to ensure that your children and their children are able to enjoy their vacation as much as the ones we offer you today. We recognize that demonstrating responsible business practices towards the environment and the communities within which we operate is key to our achievement of this long term goal.

FootStep Vietnam Travel  Team Responsibility
Every time we travel,whether by car,train,plane or coach,we are burning fossil fuels and contributing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. And while there are many ways to travel while on vacation,we are pleased to advise that by choosing one of our many travel experiences,you are opting for one of the most environmentally friendly ways in which to do it.

With constant improvements in technology newer engines offer greater fuel efficiency while also emitting less pollutants. We are reducing the carbon footprints and environmental impact in our offices by introducing recycling,energy reduction and waste minimization projects as well as supporting local community projects where we live and work. Our staff are proud to be involved in making a difference by spending some of their time volunteering in charitable projects.

Great impact:
Community Support: You will see,on this cruise,quite a number of local people involved in our tourism activities,we try to benefit them as much as we can including using the labour,their food,their local guide services,etc…

Environment: It’s our responsibility and also the villagers’ to take care of the environment in this beautiful Bay,we’ve been in partnership with the local authority,local people to clean part of the Bay,at the place they are living and where we are cruising through.

Highlight: When you join 3 days trip with us,you will get a good chance of visiting Cong Dam Village where FootStep Vietnam Travel Team helped Cong Dam Floating School children by giving books,bags and many learning things.

Your Contribution: When you book with us,you contribute 2% of tour cost for this school for needy children. You will be also getting detailed report from FootStep Vietnam Travel team at the end of every year.
why-us/what-origin-travel-do
FootStep Vietnam Travel  is locally owned and managed by the FootStep Vietnam Travel Team,which comprises people with a long history in travel. Vietnam is our home – we know our country,its traditions and customs intimately. Our aim is to present you with in depth Local Knowledge.

FootStep Vietnam Travel Team pleased to inform you that we have a wide range of long term contacts with our partners in the hospitality industry of Vietnam. We’ll do our best to professionally serve and care for you individually for any of your needs regarding your vacations.

FootStep Vietnam Travel Team will take into consideration your interests and expectations,and we can offer you different travel itineraries for Vietnam holidays that will satisfy your individual choices. Our qualified,experienced and dedicated staff is committed to delivering as much attention to you as possible,and to ensuring your safety and comfort on all of your tours.

There are many things you can do while traveling to minimize your environmental impact. Some of them you may already do at home but you can also do them while on vacation:

    When you’ve finished with your vacation brochures,pass them onto a friend or recycle them.
    Buy local produce which reduces air miles incurred in transporting the food to a kitchen for final preparation.
    Respect the local culture and traditions where you are traveling through. Ensure your dress and behavior is appropriate for the places you visit. If you’re unsure,ask your tour manager.
    Minimize waste by bringing your own water bottle and reusing it,and refuse or reuse plastic bags when shopping.
    Learn a few words of the local language and ensure the way you dress,eat and greet people is polite according to the local custom.
    Please don’t pick plants and flowers,leave them for others to enjoy.
    At your hotel use water sparingly,take short showers instead of baths and hang towels for drying and reuse.
    Separate paper from plastic and try to recycle as much as possible.
    Throw any litter in the bin and keep the local environment tidy.
    Switch lights off &air conditioning off if you are not in the room or don’t need them.
    Turn off your TV instead of leaving it on standby.
    Support a local environmental group and learn more about what you can do.
    Reduce your use and waste of precious resources such as water,food and energy.
    Leave as much packaging at home from goods you buy for your trip and recycle as much of this as possible.

Ethical travel in Vietnam
Traveling to a foreign country is a privilege of the wealthy. FootStep Vietnam Travel thinks that we can minimize our impacts by respecting the local customs,beliefs and society. Together,that we can make a difference!

Buying local
    By using locally produced goods and services,you can contribute financially to the community you are visiting and help turn tourism to the country’s benefit.
    Drink and eat local food when you can.
    Use local transport and local shops.
    Try to avoid paying for simple acts of kindness in cash – for example,being given directions.
    Hire a local guide when visiting protected areas or historical sites. This way you will contribute to the local economy,learn more about the area.

Giving money or gifts
    Giving money away to both children and adults promotes a begging mentality and culture.
    Avoid giving children money or gifts,it is better to pay for a postcard,map,or a shoeshine.
    Giving chocolate or sweets is a bad idea,as many people do not have access to dentists and knowledge of dental hygiene is poor.

The hard sell
    Vietnam is developing country,and one that has experienced a long period of war so poverty is obvious and unavoidable.
    If a street seller approaches you,be firm but polite and calm in turning them away,even if you are irritated by a day filled with similar approaches.
    Take a cyclo when you can,as they are a great way to see a city and view street life at close quarters. Cyclos today are losing out to taxis and xe om (motorbike taxis),so you’ll also be supporting a threatened trade.
    Negotiate prices in advance before accepting either goods from street sellers,or getting on a xe om or into a cycle.

The sex trade
    In Asia,prostitution is an unfortunate fact of life. Be aware that prostitution is illegal in Vietnam.
    Don’t buy sexual services,remember that the relationship between tourists and prostitutes is almost always unequal and tends to be exploitative.]

What else you can do while touring Vietnam
There are many things you can do while traveling to minimize your environmental impact. Some of them you may already do at home but you can also do them while on vacation:
When you’ve finished with your vacation brochures,pass them onto a friend or recycle them.
Buy local produce which reduces air miles incurred in transporting the food to a kitchen for final preparation.
Respect the local culture and traditions where you are traveling through. Ensure your dress and behavior is appropriate for the places you visit. If you’re unsure,ask your tour manager.

• Minimize waste by bringing your own water bottle and reusing it,and refuse or reuse plastic bags when shopping.
• Learn a few words of the local language and ensure the way you dress,eat and greet people is polite according to the local custom.
• Please don’t pick plants and flowers,leave them for others to enjoy.
• At your hotel use water sparingly,take short showers instead of baths and hang towels for drying and reuse.
• Separate paper from plastic and try to recycle as much as possible.
• Throw any litter in the bin and keep the local environment tidy.
• Switch lights off &air conditioning off if you are not in the room or don’t need them.
• Turn off your TV instead of leaving it on standby.
• Support a local environmental group and learn more about what you can do.
• Reduce your use and waste of precious resources such as water,food and energy.
• Leave as much packaging at home from goods you buy for your trip and recycle as much of this as possible.

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Vietnam North & South Holiday 16 Days

Day 1: Departure
Depart UK on a flight to Hanoi via Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2: Arrive Hanoi
Transit through Kuala Lumpur and fly onwards to Hanoi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.
In the evening, attend a performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry. The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets) “act” out the story.

Day 3: Hanoi City Tour (B/-/-)
This morning visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Also visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure for you to wander the streets of the city at will.

Day 4: Mai Chau Lodge (B/L/D)
We leave Hanoi at 8am for the scenic drive to Mai Chau. On arrival, a welcome briefing on the activity options and Lodge facilities is followed by lunch. At 1pm you can check into your room and take a shower. There is then an optional buffalo cart ride or trek to the nearby Thai villages of Pom Coong and Lac. Here we have time for handicraft shopping from the local artisans or enjoying a coffee with the friendly villagers.

At about 4pm there is an optional trip to a private cave attached to the Lodge. The cave, which used to be a military base, is looked after by a team of local hill tribe people. During the cave tour you will learn more about the limestone karst cave and its history in the local region.
A fabulous dinner is served at 7pm, accompanied by a traditional dance performance by the local Thai tribe.

Day 5: Mai Chau – Hanoi - Overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai (B/L)
After breakfast you are welcome to join a two hour cycling tour or walking trek through the beautiful valley of Mai Chau. You will meet the local hill tribes going about their daily routines such as planting rice, herding buffalos or building traditional houses.
You will then leave for Hanoi after lunch where you will take the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai in the northern Sapa region. Overnight on board the train. 

Day 6: Lao Cai / Sapa / Topas Eco Lodge (B/-/D)
Early morning arrival into Lao Cai, the border town to Yunnan. Pick up by Topas Ecolodge driver and drive to Sa Pa. The journey starts with a 38km drive on winding roads up the mountains to Sapa town, approx. 1500 m above sea level. Then you will take the hotel bus to the Topas Ecolodge. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 7: Sapa (B/-/D)
Today is at leisure. As well as excellent trekking opportunities, there is also a good range of local markets in the region which can be a great place to see the local tribes-people trading goods, having a drink with friends and catching up on the local gossip!

Day 8: Sapa / Lao Cai Overnight train to Hanoi (B/-/-)
Another day at leisure.
Drive back to Lao Cai station to take overnight train back to Hanoi. Overnight on board.

Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Arrive into Hanoi at around 04:30 hrs, you have the chance to discover Hanoi in the early morning; enjoy the romantic flower market and join the locals in their morning Tai Chi and aerobics around the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake.
Depart Hanoi for the drive to beautiful Halong Bay. Board the boat and set sail through the bay while your buffet lunch is served. Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet and the Soi Sim Island.

This afternoon enjoy a range of activities on board before enjoying a cocktail at the open air bar located on the sundeck before your 5 course dinner. Overnight onboard Paradise Cruise.

Day 10: Halong Bay / Overnight train to Hue (B/-/-)
This morning you have the option to wake early to join in the tai chi lesson on the back sundeck before your buffet breakfast.
The boat will continue to cruise through Halong Bay until it gets to Titop Island where you can spend some time hiking, swimming, kayaking or simply relaxing on the beach. This afternoon leave your cruise boat and be driven back to Hanoi for your overnight sleeper train to Hue. Overnight on board.

Day 11: Hue (B/-/-)
Arrive into Hue. Meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon drive to the Imperial Citadel built along the same lines as the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, which was the country's administrative centre. Evening at leisure. Overnight Hue.

Day 12: Hue / Da Nang / Hoi An (B/-/-)
This morning take a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda.
Then depart for Danang via the scenic Hai Van pass offering spectacular views of mountains, idyllic beaches and villages. Continue further south to the charming historic city of Hoi An, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Hoi An.

Days 13 – 14: Hoi An at leisure (B/-/-)
Days at leisure to relax and enjoy the Resort and the region.

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City (B/-/-)
This morning fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, drive to visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels (70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City), an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. After your visit, transfer onwards to your chosen hotel. Overnight Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City / Departure (B/-/-)
Today is at leisure until your flight back to the UK.

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