Singapore & Vietnam Discovery Tour

Upon arrival, you will be escorted to check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Drive around the Civic and Cultural District where modern Singapore began, and drop by the Merlion Park featured by a mythical statue with lion head and fish body overlooking the Marina Bay. Continue to visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple, which is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore and an ornate reminder of Chinatown's beginnings.

Immerse yourself in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a testament to Singapore’s reputation as a City in a Garden, and stroll through the splendid National Orchid Garden with over 60,000 plants and orchids. After that, explore the vibrant Little India mixed with Hindu and Chinese cultures.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the hotel for check-in.

Explore the historical and interesting Cu Chi Tunnels, after that, return to downtown Ho Chi Minh City to wander through the Ben Thanh Market, and stop at the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (also known as Independence Palace). Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street with grand old colonial buildings are completely worth visiting.

Spend a whole day taking in the unique views of the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, Mekong Delta, where boats, villages and markets float upon the innumerable rivers and canals that criss-cross the landscape.

Enjoy your free time before being transferred to the airport for the flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and have good rest.

Admire the solemn and stately Royal Tomb of King Minh Mang, and then set sail to the historical and fascinating Thien Mu Pagoda located on the legendary Perfume River bank. Next, come to the imposing Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City where the emperor and his family once lived. Experience the Vietnamese life by immersing in the atmosphere and the daily pace of the Dong Ba Market.

On the way to Hoi An by car, you will drop by the Hai Van Pass, Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum, and Marble Mountain when passing through Da Nang. In the afternoon, arrive in Hoi An and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure by yourself.

Head for the mythical My Son Holy Land ruins of the Champa Kingdom, constructed between 7th and 13th century AD. In the afternoon, you will be driven back to Hoi An to discover the Japanese Bridge with graceful curves, amazing Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants house. After that, ramble around the fabulous Old Town.

Take a half day to learn how to cook genuine Vietnamese dishes by following your teacher. Before the class, go to the local market to handpick fresh ingredients. You will find the variety of Vietnamese cuisines reflected in the food when you cook. Enjoy the food you cook as lunch, after that, you can go shopping or just relax at the hotel at your own pace.

After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, be picked up by your guide and continue to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. Take a rickshaw to the Old Quarter, and do not miss the Water Puppet Show at the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Leave for Halong Bay by car (about 3.5 hours). It is a natural wonder dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets forming the surrealistic scenery. Cruise on the bay like in a movie, and get away from the noisy and fast-paced city life. In addition, there are many interesting activities for you to choose from such as floating village tour, cave exploration and kayaking.

Take in the outstanding views of Halong Bay in the morning, after breakfast, go ashore to meet your guide and driver. You will be driven back to Hanoi (about 3.5 hours).

Enjoy the remaining time of your tour before being transferred to the airport for the flight to your next destination.