10 days 9 nights Days Essential Highlights

AM: Pick up at your hotel . Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. We then continue on to the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist - dating from the Ly Dynasty) and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam). Lunch at a local restaurant.

PM: After lunch we’ll proceed to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. For the last part of the tour we’ll journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration.

Night in Hanoi.

Notes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum close on Monday and Friday morning.

Meals: B, L

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at the hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.

12h30 – 13h00 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.

13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.

14h30 – 15h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15h30 – 16h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area.

16h30 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy the beautiful seascape on the way.

17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.

19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on board.

06h30 – 07h30 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.

08h30 – 09h30 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.

09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbour, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

10h30 – 11h30 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.

12h30 – 13h00 Transfer back to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue. Pick up at Hue airport and transfer to the hotel.

Night in Hue.

08.00: Pick you up from the hotel in Hue, then transfer to the pier for a motor dragon boat ride along Perfume river. The first impression is that it is green and peaceful on both sides of the river. First stop at Thien Mu pagoda, the magnificent architecture was found in the 17th century. Transfer back to Hue city to visit the Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynasty Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant for special dishes in Hue.

This afternoon you will continue to visit the mausoleums of Nguyen’s Kings like Tu Duc tomb. Then leave for Hoi An, Spend time in LangCo beach enroute, taking photographs from HaiVan Pass (The pass of Sea and Cloud).

Night in HoiAn.

In the morning, We will arrange a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit handicraft villages ( Thanh Ha pottery village, Kim Bong carpentry village). Continue to visit Lantern village . Here you will have a brief introduction into the history, shape, and color of the lanterns, as well as the many stages of making them. You can make your own lantern and keep it as a souvenir.

Lunch. Continue half day to explore Hoi An town: the Japanese Covered Bridge-the symbol of Hoian. Step back in time to discover the Chinese street with stunning Phuc Kien Hall and Phung Hung old house typical of Hoi An original architecture. We then visit Hoi An vibrant market and ancient port to explore the rhythm of local daily life and savor the true color, flavor and taste of the oriental. Finally, we visited Phuc Thanh Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Hoi An built in 1454 with Chinese bronze.

Night in HoiAn.

Transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang airport for a flight to Nha Trang, the guide will welcome you and escort you to the hotel. The rest of the day is open for free sea bathing at Nha Trang beach.

Night in Nha Trang.

Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Full day boat trip to visit Mun Island, Mot island, fishing village. Lunch on a boat. Sea-bathing on the blue water beach. You can also enjoy diving or snorkeling at the islands (on your account).

Then transfer back to the port where your car is waiting to take you to Nha Trang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport then transfer to your hotel.

Night in Ho Chi Minh city.

Optional: We introduce one-of-a-kind traditional performances which are found nowhere else than in Ho Chi Minh City.

À Ố Show, phonetically understood as the Ahhh! Ohhh! The show has its meaning derived from the words ‘village’ and ‘city’ in Vietnamese. The show is a mix of bamboo cirque, acrobatic acts, contemporary dance and theatrical visual art. Mesmerizing live music, which echoes Southern work songs, scenic lighting design, and unique bamboo creatures make this performance a must-see during anyone’s visit to HoChiMinh City.

If you're interested in the show, please contact our travel consultants to book.

08.00: Pick up at your hotel, and depart by road for the Mekong Delta and its gateway city of My Tho, located 72 km southwest of the city. Board a riverboat for an excursion across the Mekong through islands covered with lush flora and small rural communities. Cruise to Thoi Son Island where you will have the opportunity to visit a local house and taste some of the fruits that are grown locally in the orchards. Parkway in orchards, tasting tropical fruits. Lunch is at a local restaurant where you will have the chance to sample a local specialty: ‘elephant ear' fish. Back to the harbor.

Night in HoChiMinh City.

Free time until transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight out of Vietnam.