Treasures of Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi Tour in 12 Days

Upon arrival at airport in HCMC, our VIP pick up is ready with supports for checking out and transfer to hotel for checking in and relax at the most luxurios and central located (optional)

Sai Gon – Ho Chi Minh City

The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh begins with a visit to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum before continuing to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where everything and anything is for sale, visit China town

Saigon – Notre Dame Cathedral

Pick up at hotel at 8:00, this morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for its floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant ear fish’, before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Drive to Cantho for overnight

Floating Market – Mekong River

After breakfast, take a morning boat to visit the bustling Cai Rang floating market and cruise through the intricate network of small channels to a village specializing in making rice noodles “. Then drive back to Saigon for overnight

Floating Market – Mekong River

Take flight to Danang in morning, on arrival you  are picked up to Hoi An for check in
Afternoon we visit Hoi An ancient town, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.

Free at your leisure in Hoi An

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to historic Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The road begins to wind as you make your way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass, pausing at the top to admire the stunning view of Lang Co to the north and and Danang to the south.
On arrival we check in hotel then visit the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City when you arrive in Hue. This royal residence was badly damaged during the 1968 Tet Offensive but it was granted UNESCO World Heritage status and has been undergoing extensive renovations in recent years. Wander through the many residences and other buildings within the fascinating Citadel, once only accessible to the royal family and officials.
Overnight in Hue

AM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Khai Dinh tomb, Minh Mang tomb
PM: take flight to Hanoi, on arrival you are picked up to hotel for relax

After breakfast, you are picked up and start for city tour; with Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and One pillar pagoda, Continue to visit Ethnology Museum. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi
PM: Visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century then have cyclo in the old quarter, enjoy water puppet show in the afternoon

08h00: Private car pick up to Halong Bay, stop on route to relax or sightseeing on the way
11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Port.
12.15 Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.

13.15 – 14.00 Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
Drink vouchers are given out from 15.00 to 18.00.
14.00 –16.00 Cruise through Halong  Bay,passing the most beautiful and quiet areas including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock,Finger Islet.
16.00 Arrive  at Surprise  Cave -one  of  the  most  spectacular and  largest  grottoes  of Halong Bay. The mouth of the grotto is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps.
17.30 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
18.30 –19.00 Attend theFruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving,showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
19.30 Dinner is served.
20.45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as  massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 –23.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00 End of Program for Day

06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06.45 Enjoy Tai Chi lessonon the sundeck (lasting forabout 30 minutes).
07.45–09.00 Guests are transferredby tender to the Titov Island. About one hour is spent on the island, allowing time to climb to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up).
After the climb,there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
09.00 Upon returning to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
09.30 Enjoy a full breakfast in the dining room. Bills are settled after breakfast.
Relax  on  the  sundeck  or  in  the  dining  room  enjoying  the  bay  scenery  as  we approach the pier.
11.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Shuttle bus or private car transfer you back to hotel in Hanoi

Depend on your flight schedule, you are picked up to airport for your ongoing flight