Vietnam Highlights Tour

We will meet you at your hotel early in the morning and start our tour with the Onepillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest pagoda in Hanoi), Quan Thanh Temple, Army Museum and The Flag Tower.

In the afernoon, an interesting drive through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Ninh Binh. Afterwards, a short transfer through the peacefull country road to Hoa Lu, once the Vietnam's ancient capital 11 centuries ago. Here are the two temples dedicated to the King Dinh and King Le, the founder of the capital in 10th Century. Drive back to Ninh Binh and stay overnight at hotel.

It's time to say goodbye to Ninh Binh, we drive our way back to Hanoi through the rice fields, where we will continue our way to Halong, a luxury Cruise is waiting us. Upon arrival, get on a Junk cruising around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch, passing Dog Island, Incense Urn Island, Ga Choi Island, Finger Island, Hoa Cuong Island and visit Surprise Cave and short swimming at Titov Beach(if weather permitted).
Have dinner on board and enjoy the night fishing. Stay overnight on board.

In the morning, cruise to Bai Tu long Bay, Fire Island, Bo Nau Island, fishing village. Having lunch on boat and arrive at Ha long wharf about 12.00 noon. Drive back to Hanoi, and then we drive directly to the airport to take the flight to Hue. On your arrival, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel, stay overnight in Hue.

We follow the cobbled paths through the grounds of the Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City, imagining the regal splendors of a life and time in the not so distant past. Shopping at Dong Ba market.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hue.
Hue was the capitol of Vietnam, the feudal sovereignty, from 1744 when the Nguyen lords controlled all of southern Vietnam from the city. The dynasty of the Nguyen family lasted (in theory) from 1802, when Nguyen Anh defeated rebels to control the city, until 1945, when the last emperor abdicated. The city was severely damaged in the 1968 Tet offensive during the American war, when house-to-house fighting lasted for weeks, but many architectural gems remain and are well worth a visit.

After breakfast at hotel, visiting the ornate tomb of King Khai Dinh, a testimony to the power and indulgence of the ruling dynasty and continue to visit Tu Duc tomb. In the afternoon, boat trip to visit the Perfume River by royal dragon boat to serene Thien Mu Pagoda and the majestic tomb of King Ming Mang. Dinner by your own. Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Hoi An with a stopover in Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum of Sculpture and Marble Mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue your route to Hoi An. Check in a nice beach resort in Cua Dai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, 3km from Hoi An Ancient town which is a Cultural World Heritage. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hoian.

Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Morning take a walking tour of the old town center to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 yearold Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful market. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.

Free time at your leisure. Hoi An has very beautiful white sandy beach. You may take the day to relax yourself. Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, you will be free until your transfer to Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh is a bit of a cultural shock after Hoi An. It's brash, noisy and obsessed with commerce, but it's undeniably exciting. On your arrival at the airport of HCMC, the local guide will greet and escort you to your hotel. After dinner, visit the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City with Notre Dame Cathedral and the former US Embassy , Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Pagoda ,and shopping at Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, you will depart for My Tho Town in the Mekong Delta, 70km from Ho Chi Minh City . Stop to visit Ben Luc Temple which belongs to local Cao Dai Religion. After arrival in My Tho, you will take the motorized boat through the natural canal, view the fish market and islets of Dragon, Phoenix , Tortoise and Unicorn. In the afternoon, transfer to a sampan row boat along the natural canal. Visit fruit plantation farm, bee farm, coconut candy factory & enjoy taking a horsecart ride. Back to My Tho wharf by boat and visit Dong Tam snake farm if time permits. Then, transfer to Can Tho for overnight.

After breakfast, transfer to Can Tho. Take a boat cruise to visit Cai rang floating market. The market is filled with small boats darting through the water as vendors buy and sell their wares. Cruise through small canals and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the Mekong Delta. Lunch the restaurant and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.

In the morning, we will drive to Tay Ninh, and start the tour with the ornate temple of Cao Dai which is a combination of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Then, attend the fantastic midday service together with the followers. After lunch, drive back and stop to visit Cuchi Tunnel system, the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Afterwards we drive back to Saigon city for your departure flight in the evening. End of tour.