Welcome to Vietnam!
Meet & greet: Upon arrival at airport you will be welcomed to Vietnam by your private English-speaking guide, and then transferred to your hotel. Early check-in at your hotel is subject to availability on arrival.

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Overnight in Hanoi at your selected hotel

Morning tour of Hanoi & cyclo tour of the Old Quarter: Start the tour of Hanoi with a visit to a very beautiful Museum of Ethnology to enhance your understanding of Vietnam’s diverse culture through its unique presentation of objects & dress from daily life. Following we will pass by the Soviet style Ba Dinh Square where Ho Chi Minh read out the declaration of the nation’s independence in 1945. Afterwards you will visit the ancient Temple of Literature which was built in the 11th century and was the first university established in Vietnam. End the day by enjoying a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. The best way to explore the picturesque area of the Old Quarter is by “cyclo” (a three-wheeled bicycle taxi). Also known as the “36 Streets District”, it was once the thriving commercial centre of the city. Each of the 36 short lanes used to specialise in a particular trade represented by one of the guilds.  This is still reflected in the names of certain streets:  like Silk Street, Gold Street and Fish Street.  Among the ancient homes and attractive temples there is a multitude of tantalising souvenir shops.

Afternoon at leisure: Afternoon you have time at leisure to explore the city independently.

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Overnight in Hanoi at your selected hotel

Private transfer to Hai Phong: This morning (at approximate 09.30am to 10.00am) you will be picked up from the hotel by your driver & guide. You will then drive to Hai Phong via Ha Noi- Hai Phong new highway, drive takes approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. The road is in good condition but no Rest Stops are available currently.

Overnight Lan Ha Bay Cruise:  Lan Ha Bay is a tranquil part of the famous Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. This cruise runs through very less touristy’s areas in Lan Ha Bay so guests will feel very great when seeing the bay, taking photos or relaxing on the sundeck. You will arrive in Hai Phong around midday, where you will board your deluxe junk. Enjoy a welcome drink upon boarding while being acquainted with the facilities on board during the welcome briefing. We enjoy lunch on board in dining room offering panoramic views of the passing scenery. We start our unique journey of exploring one of the new wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay. Depends on itinerary of each cruise, guests will have chance to visit bright cave or trekking/cycling (electric car available) at Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island or swimming and kayaking in the private emerald water on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck.  Back on board, relax with Massage and Spa treatment, always available upon request. Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner on the top deck of your boat, all while floating in the center of serene Lan Ha Bay. After dinner, socialize with new friends and crew members, and join some nighttime squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Please note that the cruise itinerary is subject to alteration dependent on sailing conditions.

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Overnight on your selected boat in Lan Ha bay

Morning’s Cruise: Enjoy an early start with Tai Chi on the sundeck, otherwise sleep in until breakfast is served. This morning, you will experience kayaking to discover the lovely Tra Bau area. Back on board a hearty breakfast is served in the dining room. Pack your luggage and check out of your cabin while cruising towards the port. Disembark the junk late this morning.

Road journey from Hai Phong back to Hanoi: On arrival at the quay you will be met by your guide and transferred back to Hanoi, approximately 2 hours drive. Check in your hotel upon arrival and relaxation.

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Overnight in Hanoi at your selected hotel

Road journey from Hanoi to Mai Chau: Depart Hanoi after breakfast for the scenic drive to Mai Chau taking around three hours passing fields of tapioca, sugar and rice paddies. Arrive in Mai Chau in time for lunch on the terrace of the Lodge overlooking the rice paddies. Mai Chau is an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai.

Guided tour of Mai Chau valley: this afternoon, we will enjoy a leisurely two hours cycling tour on local bikes through the beautiful valley of Mai Chau. Through your guide, engage in a chat with local hill tribe people to learn about their daily lives such as planting rice, herding buffalos and building traditional houses. Dinner is at the lodge. Dinner is accompanied by a traditional dance performance by the Thai villagers.

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Overnight in Mai Chau at your selected hotel

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Overnight in Hue at your selected hotel

Guided tour of Hue city: This morning, stroll around the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City nearby. Modelled on the Forbidden City in Beijing by the Nguyen emperors in the early 19th century, the city was badly damaged during the war but the imposing city walls surrounded by a large moat afford good views of Hué. The palace retains a feeling of its past scale and importance, with detailed stonework and pavilions and it is at the moment in the process of being restored to its former magnificence. Following, we will visit one of the Royal Mausoleums in Hue, the final resting places of the Nguyen Emperors, which are dotted around the hills surrounding the south bank of the Perfume River. End the day with stop by Thien Mu Pagoda, sitting on the riverbank outside the city, this octagonal seven tier stupa has long been regarded as the symbol of Hué and was founded in 1601. It is still a site of Buddhist worship and its huge bell is said to be audible from the city.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is time at leisure to relax at your hotel or explore Hue city and surrounding area independently.

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Overnight in Hue at your selected hotel

Road journey from Hue to Hoi An: This afternoon, you will be driven south, along highway 1, to Hoi An, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Soon the highway meets the Hai Van Pass. There are some spectacular vista points and photo opportunities en-route as the Truong Son mountain range cuts across the narrow centre of the country. The mountain range has created a barrier to the cold airstreams from the north which often results in thick cloudbanks over the peaks. The pass has been a strategic military focal point during Vietnam’s turbulent history and from the top there are views of the curve of Danang Bay. Arrive in Da Nang, we will continue drive to Hoi An and check in your hotel upon arrival.

Mid afternoon Hoi An walking tour: After some time at leisure in the afternoon, you will enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town center including temples, old houses, pagodas and the Japanese-covered Bridge to introduce an insight of Hoi An architecture/ history as well as the restoration plan being implemented by UNESCO. Free on your own to explore this ancient town and the colorful market with its stalls brimming with tropical specialties. The market is a good place to buy silk, which can be made upon into fine garments, all within a day. End the day with a drink at a river café after which you will return to your hotel.

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Overnight in Hoi An at your selected hotel

Morning van and guide at disposal for shopping or visit Golden Bridge: This morning, you have time for shopping. Your guide will take you to visit some Jewelry & Handicraft workshops in Hoi An or Da Nang to hunt some gifts. Afterwards we will go back the tailor shops for measuring the cloths made yesterday. Optional choice to visit Golden Bridge. In order to visit Ba Na Hills and Golden bridge, you should spend at least a half day. From Danang city, you will transfer to Ba Na Hills, about 35 km from city center. Then you will take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. The Golden Bridge is a 150-metre (490 ft) long pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, near Da Nang. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens (avoiding a steep incline) and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The bridge loops nearly back around to itself, and has two giant stone hands designed to appear to support the structure. ***P lease be informed that Ba Na Hill is always crowd with local peoples and Asian guests, it will be rather touristy.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is at leisure to explore the charming tour of Hoi and surrounding area independently or relax at the nearby beach.

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Overnight in Hoi An at your selected hotel

Private transfer: This morning is at leisure at your hotel or explore independently. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Da Nang airport in time to check in for the Vietnam Airlines flights to Cam Ranh.

Private transfer: On arrival in Cam Ranh airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in

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Overnight in Nha Trang at your selected hotel

Morning visit to the oceanographic Institute of Nha Trang and then optional your choice to visit to Vinpearl Land. If you don’t visit to the Vinpearl Land, we head to Hon Chong Promontory, then visit to Dam market and Po Nagar Cham Towers. Following optional your choice to try Hot Spring Mud baths (your own tickets for Mud baths)

Remainder of the day is free at leisure for your own exploration with shopping opportunities.

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Overnight in Nha Trang at your selected hotel

Join-in luxury day boat cruise in Nha Trang: Nha Trang is known for its fabulous sunny weather, turquoise waters and a white sandy beach stretching the entire length of the city. Depart for a day boat cruise around the Nha Trang bay for sun, sea and fun.  This morning, at 8:00 am, our driver and representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Nha Trang Port to board the Emperor Cruises Junk. On arrival at the port our Experiences Manager will welcome you with a cold drink. There will be an introduction to Nha Trang Bay, the locals, the food, the culture, the emperor, safety precautions, and the Emperor Cruises Junk. Start cruising through the spectacular landscape of Nha Trang Bay. Continue to cruise past the Tam, Mot, and Mun islands in Nha Trang Bay. Your destination is Bai Cau in Dam Bay Lagoon, near the famous diving Mun Island site where you can opt for some scuba diving. Your destination is Bai Cau in Dam Bay Lagoon, near the famous diving Mun Island site where you can opt for some scuba diving. 10h00 You arrive at our Emperor Cruises’ Secret Beach in Bai Cau where you can go snorkelling, swimming, fishing, walking and kayaking. Alternatively, just relax under the big tree, enjoying the stunning views of the Emperor Cruises’ sails against the clear blue waters of the bay. 12h00 After so much activity, you will surely be hungry. You will be served a sumptuous set lunch on board with local beers, fine wine, or premium spirits as the boat anchors near Hon Tam Island with its tranquil lagoon and fish farms. After lunch you cruise back to Nha Trang Harbor passing Vung Ngan floating village and Vinpearl Island and Tri Nguyen Aquarium, catching a glimpse of the inhabited Mieu Island. 13h30 The next destination of this afternoon is Mieu Island for a walking tour to visit the local fishing villages. Learn about the way of life away from the mainland and interact with the friendly locals while learning a little about the daily lives of the villagers. Spend a few minutes exploring the beautiful landscape by basket boat as you head over to fish farms. 15h00, you then transfer back to the mother by speedboat. Upon arrival at the port, you wil be transfered back to your hotel. Remainder of the day is free at leisure for your own exploration with shopping opportunities.

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Overnight in Nha Trang at your selected hotel

Private transfer: This morning at approximate time, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in Cam Ranh airport in time to check in for the Vietnam Airlines flight to Saigon.

Private transfer: On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city.

Afternoon guided tour of Saigon city: This afternoon visit Saigon’s historic landmark including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. A short drive away is the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese. Experience Saigon’s famed street coffee culture while your guide provides a brief language lesson as well as insights into daily life of a Saigonese before returning to your hotel.

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Overnight in Saigon at your selected hotel

Full day tour to the Mekong Delta/Ben Tre: The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’ – a fertile region of flat farmland interlaced with thousands of waterways and tributaries of the Mekong, known locally as Cuu Long, the river of Nine Dragons. The delta’s waters are interspersed with rice fields, colourful floating markets and isolated villages accessible only by boat. This morning you will be met at your hotel and head one and half hours southwest of Saigon and along the way notice lush rice paddies and fruit farms emerging alongside the highway. Upon arrival Ben Tre, we board the charming wooden boat sailing across the Mekong Rivers while enjoying coconut juice. Our first stop at a brick making shop, where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Following, we will visit a local coconut manufacturer to see procedure of coconut processing, such as peeling coconut, coconut crushing, coconut pruning, coconut candy, making activated carbon … We will also visit local handicraft – mat weaving, where we will meet and talk with local people, known for their friendliness, warmth and generosity. Afterward, you have option to get on a rickshaw motorcycle riding on narrow village roads to enjoy the lush surroundings of rice paddies and fruit farms alongside or start a bicycle trip around Nhon Thanh village around 4km (or can do longer), traveling through some tranquil villages where vegetables gardens to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. We will enjoy simple lunch at local restaurant offering Mekong Delta specialties. After Lunch, a hand-rowing sampan will take you through narrow canals under a green canopy of water-coconut trees to catch a glimpse of the daily activities of the local people. After the visit, re-embark your boat to ride back to the pier in Ben Tre for disembarkation and drive back to Saigon for the rest day at leisure.

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Overnight in Saigon at your selected hotel

Morning at leisure: This morning is at leisure in Saigon to explore independently and hunt for souvenirs. You will have to check out of your room at noon time and then be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home. **note: check out time at your hotel is at 12:00pm

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