Highlights :

• Private tour
• Explore Ho Chi Minh and the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi
• Visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City in Hue, the charming historic city of Hoi An
• Enjoy a relaxing 2days 1night boat cruising through Halong Bay
• Discover the Old Quarter of Hanoi and the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry

Day By Day Itinerary:

Day 1	Meet on arrival at Ho Chi Minh / Tan Son Nhat International Airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Evening enjoy dinner and traditional music show. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals: Dinner
Day 2	In the morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnel, visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Lunch at local restaurant, continue visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and then take a photo stop at former Presidential Palace, War Museum, Cholon ( China town), Thien Hau Pagoda and Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Notes: A small talking with a war veteran can be arranged in Cu Chi or at War Museum upon request Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 3	Transfer to the airport and flight to Hue, the former royal city of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties. Upon arrival and transfer to hotel for check in. lunch with vegetarian food at local restaurant. Drive to visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City and Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue and we will also visit the colorful local market. Overnight in Hue. Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 4	Today we visit the royal tombs of Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and one of the Hue’s traditional garden house. After lunch we start the spectacular drive over Hai Van Pass to Da Nang and continue to the charming historic city of Hoi An. Arrival and check-in. Overnight in Hoi An. Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 5	A short boat trip across the river brings you to the boat builder’s yard and woodcarvers as well as a pottery and brick making village, Known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs. During a leisurely discovery tour on foot you will visit some of the historic merchant and community houses, places of worship and famous bridges. Lunch at local restaurant.. On our journey to Danang we stop at Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples, which can be reached by climbing steep steps (please wear appropriate shoes) then visit Cham Museum. Transfer to Da Nang Airport and flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 6	Drive to Halong Bay (165 km east of Hanoi), listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Enjoy a relaxing 2days 1night boat cruising through Halong Bay, lunch and dinner is prepared and served on board. Overnight on Junk. Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Day 7	Brunch on board and continue to explore the halong Bay in the morning through islands. Check out at noon and drive back Hanoi. In the afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature. Discover the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Evening attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi. Meals : Breakfast
Day 8	Leisure time until transfer to Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport for departure. Meals : Breakfast

INCLUDES :

• Accommodation at standard hotels (moderate) in twin-shared rooms
• Private transfer by car or van as per program
• Local English/French speaking guide as day tour program
• Only meals with local food indicated in the program
• Boat trips
• All sightseeing fees as program
• Domestic air tickets
• Travel insurance

EXCLUDES :

• All international air tickets and international airport taxes
• Early check-in, late check-out (Check-in time: 14h00; Check-out time: 12h00)
• Visa upon arrival to Vietnam
• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Beverage in meals
• Personal expenses and others not mentioned above.