Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Ha Noi (Melia hotel / deluxe room)
Melia Hanoi
Beautifully located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, Meliá Hanoi welcomes all who are looking for splendid accommodation, first-class facilities, and warm service.
Take a full day tour to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple, and an ancient Vietnamese "long house". A one-hour cyclo tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Ha Noi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Overnight in Ha Noi (Melia hotel / deluxe room)
Melia Hanoi
Beautifully located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, Meliá Hanoi welcomes all who are looking for splendid accommodation, first-class facilities, and warm service.
Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay while enjoying lunch. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.
Overnight on a junk in Ha Long (Ambassador Halong cruise / deluxe cabin)
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Hue (Silk Path Grand Hue / Pre classic) [Breakfast]
Take a morning boat cruise on the peaceful Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and then take a car to the poetic mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel and the Dong Ba Market. The spectacular Citadel (which was built in accordance with strict principles of geomancy) houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences, and colleges.
Overnight in Hue (Silk Path Grand Hue / Pre classic) [Breakfast]
Drive along the coast and via mountain passes to Hoi An with a stop en route at the photogenic village of Lang Co Beach. Visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang which houses the world’s finest collection of Cham artworks before proceeding to Hoi An. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the town.
Overnight in Hoi An (Royal Hoian McGallery / deluxe room). [Breakfast]
Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery by Sofitel
Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery is a perfect blend of historical charm and modernity. Its refined style inspired by Art Nouveau has a delicate touch of Japanese and Vietnamese cultures and offers spectacular views of the river and ancient town. The 3 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 200 guests, while spa, pool and 2 restaurants make it the perfect destination for events, a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
Pay a visit to one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops and learn how to make one yourself before setting out on a walking tour to explore this World Heritage Site. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. Take a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River and afterwards enjoy free time to further explore the old town.
Overnight in Hoi An (Royal Hoian McGallery / deluxe room). [Breakfast]
Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery by Sofitel
Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery is a perfect blend of historical charm and modernity. Its refined style inspired by Art Nouveau has a delicate touch of Japanese and Vietnamese cultures and offers spectacular views of the river and ancient town. The 3 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 200 guests, while spa, pool and 2 restaurants make it the perfect destination for events, a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
Depart Hoi An for Da Nang to catch your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast]
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
"Discover the tranquil elegance of old Saigon in a contemporary luxury hotel on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard, just moments from the commercial centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience colonial chic and colourful modernity as you savour the best of the city."
Our excursion leaves the bustle Ho Chi Minh City behind as we travel to the rural area of the Mekong Delta. On our way, we will pass through the landscape of rice paddies and vast waterways.
On the journey we will travel by motorboat to experience how locals make their living along the riverbank like processing coconut, making coconut charcoal. Disembark and start cycling or walking on the island roads to a farm that grows Suong Sam – a native plant in Southeast Asia which is used mostly in local refreshments. Pick the leaves and learn how to make Suong Sam, a dessert jelly. Enjoy a typical Mekong delta lunch served at a villager’s house. The excursion also includes a sampan ride through a canal lined with water coconut palms to the main Mekong River.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City by the late afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast, Lunch]
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
"Discover the tranquil elegance of old Saigon in a contemporary luxury hotel on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard, just moments from the commercial centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience colonial chic and colourful modernity as you savour the best of the city."
In the morning, you will visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels as hideouts during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Highlights include the photo stops at the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast]
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
"Discover the tranquil elegance of old Saigon in a contemporary luxury hotel on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard, just moments from the commercial centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience colonial chic and colourful modernity as you savour the best of the city."
Depart to the airport to catch your flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this beach city.
Overnight in Nha Trang [Breakfast]
Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]
Free at leisure.
Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]
Free at leisure.
Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]
Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]
Free until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
[Breakfast]
Includes:
Accommodation & daily breakfast Transportation on tour in air-conditioned vehicles Local English-speaking guides Meals as specified in the itinerary. Bottled water for sightseeing tours Flights: Hanoi – Hue / Danang – Saigon - Cam Ranh – Saigon (Economy class) Welcome Kit upon arrival: tissue + mineral water + pocket map. International air ticket reconfirmationNot included:
Vietnam visa All personal expenses Personal insurance Gratuities for guide, driver, waiter/waitress, bell boy, boat crew etc. All other services not mentioned in the itinerary. International Flights
