Spend all day to explore the city. The first stop in your journey will be Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex- an important historical attraction in Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt house where the leader Ho Chi Minh spent the last part of his life, the Presidential palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Then, make your way to the Temple of Literature which reveals the Hanoians’ spirit of study in the past.

Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. You afternoon journey will start with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology- the largest and most interesting museums in Hanoi where artifacts about 54 ethnic groups are well displayed. Despite being out of the way compared with other museums in Hanoi, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is worth a thorough visit, for those who are keen to learn about the multiculturalism of Vietnam and for those who would appreciate some green space.

Continue onto to Ngoc Son Temple located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake- the picturesque heart of Hanoi.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show – a great way to learn more about the traditional culture of the charming land. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

This morning, set off your 3 hour drive to Halong Bay. The scenic drive will take you through beautiful scenery with some stops and coffee breaks along the way. Upon arriving at the pier of Halong, you will embark on a wooden junk for a cruise on the bay. Take your time to immerse into the fresh air and watch the scenery goes by. Enjoy a delightful lunch on board as the ship sails through various islands and limestone karst. Afterwards, take a fresh swim and explore some of the limestone caves in the region.

As the sun starts to set, the ship will cruise to a nearby island for the night. Dinner and overnight on board.

Try to get up early in this morning to soak up into the tranquil atmosphere of the bay at sunrise. Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship sails through the bay for an exploration of more remote areas. Around midday, back to the vessel and return to the main wharf for a transfer back to Hanoi. You will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

In the morning, take a boat trip on the poetic Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in Hue and Minh Mang Mausoleum. Touted as the most majestic of all Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs, Minh Mang Tomb is a complex of 40 constructions: palaces, temples, pavilions, etc. it’s a perfect combination of manmade and natural beauty of Hue, where architecture fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.

Take a short break for lunch at a local restaurant. Your afternoon tour will be continued with a visit to the Imperial City of Hue- one of seven World Heritage Sites of Vietnam. You will have the chance to learn in depth the history of the region with its all sites including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Ums, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace and Forbidden Purple City. Then, proceed to Tu Duc Tomb- one of the most beautiful works of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty.

In the evening, there will be a delightful imperial dinner with signature royal food. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for a journey to Hoi An. You will pass through Hai Van Pass- one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. Make a stop in Danang for a visit to Cham Museum- a graceful building and an eclectic mix of French-colonial architecture and Cham elements. The last stop will be the Marble Mountain- a well-known pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples. Pay a visit to a handicraft village at the foot of the mountain.

Upon arrival in Hoi An, you will be taken to the hotel for check in. In the afternoon, take a tour around the city with a visit to Japanese Bridge Pagoda- a unique covered structure built by the Japanese. Continue on to Phuc Kien Hall and Phung Hung Ancient House which is considered the heritage of the town. It is mainly made of wood with unique blending of two different architectural styles: Japanese and Chinese style. You will then visit the colorful market and ancient port to get an insight into the daily life.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival to Nha Trang, check in the hotel and take time to relax. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang.

Today, you will spend time exploring the charming land of Nha Trang. First, transfer to Cau Da Port from which you will proceed to Tri Nguyen Aquarium located on Hon Mieu Island. Hundreds of nice and precious marine creatures are bred in the lake, looking a real marine museum.

Make your way to Mun Island- one of the most romantic islands in Nha Trang. This is also an amazing location for diving in Vietnam. You will have a great time exploring a colorful corals and fish.

After some time visiting a fishing village, there will be a fabulous lunch with fresh seafood served on the island. Return to your hotel. On the way back, let have a look at caves where you can find sea inside.

Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang.

Today is free to relax on the beach. Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel for check in. Take time to relax.

In the afternoon, start your exploration of the city. Start with a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the General Post Office. Continue your journey along Dong Khoi Street. Make a stop at the Peoples’ Committee building and the Opera House which is served as the home of the Lower House Assembly. Move onto The Reunification Palace, also known as the Independent Palace which is a historical work with its own charm.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a trip to Ben Tre. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, embark on a boat for a cruise along Ben Tre River. During your cruise, enjoy interesting activities on the river such as fishing or water transferring. Make a stop at a local brick making factory where you can witness the way bricks are made by hand. Continue your trail to a coconut processing workshops where coconut products including coconut oils and coconut fiber are produced.

Take a bicycle cart along a village path. En-route, make a stop at a farmer’s house where a lunch will be served. After lunch, take a walk to a mat- weaving village to see colorful mats made by skillful hands of local artisans. Afterwards, embark on a small rowing boat and travel along palm tree to return to Hung Vuong Pier. Head back to Saigon. On the way back, make a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda- the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

Today is at your leisure. You could do some shopping on your own or just relax until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of service.