Highlights of Vietnam

Arrival
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your own leisure to relax after the trip. 

Hanoi Sightseeing Tour 
A private guide comes and picks you up in the hotel lobby and takes you to the Ho Chi Minh complex where you will visit the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, and you will have a look at 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.

Continue on to the Temple of Literature – a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture the first university of Vietnam and the place dedicated to Confucius.

Your guide will then lead you to visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Vietnam at West Lake

Your personal guide will give you some time to have lunch at a local cafe (not included).

After the break, you continue your tour with the guide who will take you in a local cab to the amazing Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son temple. After this, you can spend some time strolling in the small alley streets of the charming Old Quarter where you can have a chance to shop for souvenirs. Your guide will then take you back to your hotel in a local cab. 

Day Trip to Halong Bay’s Treasures
Today after breakfast your private guide picks you up from the hotel and takes you to the breathtaking Halong Bay. It takes around 2.5 hours by private car to reach. En route is the chance to enjoy the stunning sceneries of peaceful villages, local farmers working on fields, water buffaloes grazing grass on fields, and local trading of herbs. You will arrive in Halong Bay at noon, and embark on the private cruise.

Lunch will be provided on board while the cruise sails through the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay with thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site by visiting karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) with your guide on board as well as other activities on the bay such as kayaking in the emerald waters.

The cruise sails back to the shore and the driver welcomes you at the harbor for your return to your hotel in Hanoi city. 

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out and depart from Hanoi. 

Arrival 
Welcome to Hoi An! Upon arrival to Da Nang airport, you are transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. 

Hoi An City and Local Market Tour 
Today after lunch, a private guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you on a walking tour of Hoi An, an ancient town that has earned a UNESCO world heritage site recognition. Your first stop will be at the Fujian assembly hall, it was built around 1690. Its beautiful exterior, rich history, and mysterious features will captivate those seeking architectural and cultural points of interest in Hoi An. 

Next, you will visit one of the ancient houses, called 'Quang Thang Ancient House'. It is 150 years old and carries the architectural style of Hoa Ha, China. Throughout the years, the style as well as interior decoration of the house has been lovingly preserved. 

After this, you will pass by the famous Japanese-covered bridge. The Bridge impresses its visitors with its stunning curved roof, which covers every inch of the bridge. The roof was also decorated with yin and yang patterns, this is one of the trademarks of Vietnamese culture and architecture. 

Next, we stop at the central local market to get a glimpse of authentic Vietnamese life. The market has French-influenced design and architecture. It has a variety of items, including fresh food, dried food, and local Vietnamese dishes like Cao Lau, rice dumpling cake, sweet soup, and Hoi An bread. Additionally, many colorful lanterns and souvenirs made by locals are also sold here. 

You will continue to explore the town by visiting the Silk Village. Here you can also get hands-on experience in harvesting mulberry leaves, feeding silkworms, and deciphering between true and synthetic silk. You will then be guided to take a 20 minutes boat ride. A lantern boat ride on Hoi An Old Town’s canal is a must-try experience after the sun goes down. 

Your guide will take you back to your hotel. 

Day Trip to the Imperial City Hue
Today after breakfast, your guide will pick you up and you will head to the imperial city of Hue. Along the way, you will stop at some beautiful natural landscapes such as the Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, and Hai Van Pass- the most beautiful and adventurous pass road in Vietnam. 

Once we reach Hue, you will explore Hue's most famous attraction, the Imperial Citadel. Once the home of the Nguyen Emperor, the citadel also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Your guide will then give you some time to have lunch at a local cafe (not included) 

You will take a lovely boat ride on the Perfume River, to admire the most sacred and ancient Buddhist temple in central and southern Vietnam, the Thien Mu Pagoda. Finally, you will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a stunning blend of Western and Eastern architecture constructed between 1920-1931. 

Your private guide will then take you back to your hotel.

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out and your driver picks you up to depart from Hoi An. 

Arrival
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
 

Saigon City and Local Market Tour
Today after breakfast you meet your private guide to explore the main sights of Saigon City.

First, you head to the area around Dong Khoi Street. Known as Rue Catinat when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century, it was the height of elegance and sophistication. Today, it is still home to some of the city's most graceful architecture such as the Saigon Central Post Office, still in operation today.

Nearby, visit the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Opera House. Visit War Remnants Museum: understand one of the most controversial conflicts in the 20th century OR take a tour of the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975.

Visit Ben Thanh market- a more traditional way to experience local commerce. The city's largest and most central market and finally visit the Jade Emperor temple.  

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and meet your private driver who transfers you to depart from Ho Chi Minh.