Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta 10 Days 9 nights

On arrival in Hanoi you will be transferred to your hotel. Free time at leisure after then. 

This morning enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful rice fields of Red River Delta. On arrival in Ha Long, embark on the junk for your overnight stay on Ha Long Bay. Admire the fascinating rock formations of the bay, visit caves and cruise to island for swimming, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Stay overnight on the junk with full board seafood meals served 

Experience the exquisite beauty of Ha Long Bay at sunrise. Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, meet the locals and pass through the floating school and fish farms.

Disembark the junk and drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy water-puppet show in the late afternoon.

This morning, we will see many activities of locals along the roads. Visit some of the city landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature or Ethnology Museum before flying to Hue. 

On arrival in Hue, you will be transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure afterwards.

Visiting the local market is a great way to get to know the local life. You will start to visit Dong Ba, the biggest market in town. Then ancient citadel of Hue is in your sights this morning. Continue to visit Thien Mu pagoda - a historic temple in the city of Hue. End trip by walking to Kim Long Village, there to see many kinds of garden houses. 

Take time out to visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb showcases elements of Eastern art and Western design where the tomb’s blackened concrete exterior and colorful mosaic interior.

Say farewell to Hue, then get your camera ready for the spectacular and breathtaking Hai Van Pass before continuing to Hoi An. You will perhaps notice that more than any other places in Vietnam, Hoi An has well preserved the remains of the past which will envelope you as you explore the town.

Explore the ancient town, visit the local wet market before stopping by the Japanese covered bridge, overlooking Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and an ancient house. Have a chance to see Hoi An by night under beautiful lantern lights. Get around and visit the lantern market before enjoying Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform traditional pieces. 

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, board your comfortable car for the city tour to the Reunification Palace, outside Notre Dame Cathedral (close for the big renovation until late 2019) and Central Post Office. Heading to FITO Museum where regularly shows "A Century of Health Care Experiences". This museum is equipped with a documentary film about the history of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine. Continue to visit Chinatown, the biggest Chinese community in the South of Vietnam.  

Today after your arrival to Cai Be, explore the waters of the Mekong Delta. You will take a boat trip along one of the small branches of the river. 

After disembarking, visit local factories, fish farm and rice paddies. Then, stop by a lush orchard which has diverse tropical fruits: there, chat with the owner, a former veteran to hear stories of his life and walk with him around his garden to taste his fresh fruits. 

Embark on a sampan ride to visit the residents of a local 100-year house and enjoy hosted lunch with traditional dishes of Mekong. End your exploration off the beaten fields with a cycle ride around the village before going back to Ho Chi Minh City.

On your last day, no activities are scheduled until sending off. Your holiday concludes today after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.