Day 1: Arrival to Hanoi  

On arrival at Noi Bai International airport, you will be welcomed and escorted to the hotel by the tourguide. The rest of the time day is for relaxing and discovering the city yourself. Overnight at Hotel.    

Meals:  Dinner  

Day  2 : Hanoi - City tour - Take train to Lao Cai 
 
Take an optional city around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Then  visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. Follow with a trip to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam's first university. In the afternoon, take cyclo ride around Hanoi. After dinner, take a comfortable train to Sapa. The train will start off at 21h 30. Enjoy your sleeper berths on your overnight journey to Lao Cai.      

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa  

Arrival at Lao Cai station, we transfer you to the hotel. Along your way, you will have chance to enjoy the city under the cloud. At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam's northwest, close to the Chinese border. You will experience some of the most spectacular scenery and unique villages culture in the north of  Vietnam. walk to the nearby Cat Cat valley, visiting some Hmong villages along the way. Walking  to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa. From here you will have the unusual opportunity to take so beautiful pictures of the whole city. We spend tonight in Sapa town.        

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 4 : Sapa - Lao Cai - Take night train to Hanoi  

Comming to Sapa, you will have time to experience the stunning scenery, comfortable climate, colorful markets and a variety of ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages. Later we drive the short distance to the Red Dzao village of Ta Phin nestled in a picturesque valley.This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai for the train journey to Hanoi. Enjoy your sleeper berths on your overnight journey to Hanoi.      

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
 
Day 5 : Hanoi - Halong bay - Cat ba Island  

Arrival Hanoi early in the morning. Transfer to the hotel for early morning check in. We depart Hanoi at 08h30. driving to Ha Long City. Heading out of town to embark on a boat for seven hour cruise to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and out crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. These limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a huge seafood lunch on board weave the way towards Cat Ba Island and also have time for another swim. Overnight at hotel in Catba. 

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day  6: Cat Ba - Halong - Hanoi  

After having breakfast at hotel, return back to Halong bay, enjoy swimming in the peaceful water of Halong Bay. Having lunch with fresh sea specialties at seaside restaurant in Halong. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.  

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 7: Hanoi  - Hue  

In the morning you will be transfered to the airport to take the flight to Hue. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Visit the Royal Citadel and Royal Museum. Take the boat trip on the Perfume River with stops to visit the  wellknown Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. Then driving to visit Tu Duc Tomb which was built according to the plan based on two axes, one for the mausoleum, the another for the palace, 7 km far from the city and surrounded by a brick wall.Overnight in Hue.      

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner 

Day 8: Hue - Danang - Hoi An  

Depart Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass, passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea from Hai Van Pass. Visit Cham Museum and proceed to Hoi An. Being cited as a cultural world heritage in the year of 1999,  Hoi An is one of the rare places in Vietnam where you will find genuine Vietnamese architecture. Besides, hoi An is harmonious intergration of other architectural styes with local condition. Morever, known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of the Southest Asia major international ports during the 17^th and   18  ^th centuries. Hoi An was important port of call for Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and other trading vessels. Today, many parts of Hoi An look axactly as they did a century and a half ago. Hoi An still preserves hundreds of houses built of precious wood in a very original style of architecture, either one or two storeys, in their complete wholeness. Overnight in Hoi An.  

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 9: Hoi an - Myson - Hoian  

We drive to visit holly land My Son. This is a former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled central Vietnam between the second and thirteenth centuries. Hinduism from India heavily influenced their religion. Located 60 km. from Danang, 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. This site is a must-see for those who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations. It is one of four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam. Return to Hoian. Dinner and Overnight in Hoian .
 
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 10: Hoian - Danang - Nha Trang  

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Danang Airport to take the flight to Nha Trang, Arrival at Cam Ranh airport. Meeting with your guide and transfer to the hotel in the city centre for check-in. Visit Nha Trang city, this excursion take you to visit a selection of the numerous attractions in Nha Trang City. First the car will drive you to Cau Da for a visit the Vietnam Oceanographic Institute. After that, you will go to Long Son Pagoda, Chong Promontory Rocks and the Po Nagar Temples. The tour end after the visit to local Dam Market. Dinner and Overnight in Nha Trang .
 
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 11: Nha Trang 

The fabulous sunny weather, turquoise water surrounding a string of islands and white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city make Nha Trang one of Vietnam's premier beach resorts. The usual water spots such as fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving are also available. On these free days, you can soak up as much sun and sea as you want by spending your time on the turquoise water enjoying swimming or lazing on a beach. Overnight in Nha Trang. 
      
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 12 : Nha Trang - Muine 
 
Ater breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Phan Thiet . MuiNe (Phan Thiet) has long been considered the "Hawaii" of Vietnam. It boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating at dawn, when young Cham girls in green dresses go to work. That's why no photographer fails to visit this area. Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Overnight in Mui Ne .

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 13 : Mui Ne Beach  

The whole day for relaxing. You can certainly enjoy swimming in the blue water of the sea, climbing the sand dunes or relaxing by a swimming pool. In fact this oasis entertainment people of all ages, and further more, provides an endless inspiration to the creation of the artists. Overnight in resort in Muine.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner 

Day 14 : Muine - Ho Chi Minh City  

The morning is at leisure before checking out around noon and hitting the road back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Hochiminh city.  

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner 

Day 15 : Ho Chi Minh City 

 We will be touring around the city, This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk coffees. Take a half-day sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which 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 Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant, the city tour ends with the bustling Ben Thanh Market . Overnight in Hochiminh city.  

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner   

Day 16:  Ho Chi Minh city -  Cu Chi Tunnel - Tay Ninh 

The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Return to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.   

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner  

Day 17:  Hochiminh Depature  

At leisure until transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for your departure.  

Meals: Breakfast

Includes:

• English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request
• Twins-shared rooms at 2-3 -4 star hotel,
• Meals as mentioned in the Program.Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
• Land transfer by air-con vehicle for whole trip
• Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and airport tax
• Domestic air ticket from Danang to Nha Trang and airport tax
• Boat trip in Halong Bay, Nha Trang
• Dragon boat in Hue,
• Admission

Excludes: 

• International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
• Visa arrangement
• Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
• Any optional additional tours or activities during free time