Dynamic Vietnam – 08nts/09days

On arrival at Hanoi international Airport. You will be met and transfer to the Hotel. Our local representative will welcome you at Noi Bai airport and proceed to Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Proceed for city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural. Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Today proceed to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we will take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and small island grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost), passing floating villages and approach small island's to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat. (B/L/D)

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea". So you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the small island’s of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvellous areas, where almost each small island's has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle island etc. Drive back to Hanoi. Then transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for the flight to Danang. Welcome at the airport then transfered to the coast to reach Hoi An Ancient Town. Check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An. (B)

Today let’s take an interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses or listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at old club-houses. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Rest of day will be free on your own to discover the town or cycling along Thu Bon to Cua Dai Beach. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An. (B)

Today depart from Hoian to Hue by the Hai Van Pass (the “Ocean Cloudy Mountain Pass”) and enjoy the beauty of Lang Co Beach before reaching Hue. Being recognized by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architectural works and the most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. Discover the charm of the city from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum. Go on to Thien Mu pagoda and visit the Tombs of King Tu Duc – the best- reserved monuments of the Nguyen Emperors since early 19th and early 20th centuries. Overnight at the hotel in Hue. (B)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel. Transfered to Hue Airport to take the midday flight to Saigon. You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Evening, we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial- styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Have a walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside). From here, walking to Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbol of Saigon to experience the daily life of the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon. (B)

Today after breakfast proceed to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return back to Saigon and drop off at your hotel. Evening, your free time for shopping (no service provided). A few places to be mentioned to visit during your shopping is Ben Thanh Market – the center and typical market of Saigon. Saigon Square where is a few minutes walking from Ben Thanh Market, An Dong Plaza and its nearby Market, or Diamond Plaza. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon. (B)

Today proceed to My Tho upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 island in the area for sightseeing. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people through the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk. After that enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil road of the village. Enjoy your light lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pogoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon. (B/L)

This morning you will be transfer to airport for the flight back home or your next destination. (B)