Arrival Hanoi airport, warmly welcomed by our guide & driver then transfer to the city. Hanoi or "River-bound City" as its name literally means is Vietnam's capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city's fascinating beauty, which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Meal: None

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel. You'll then meet our guide at the hotel lobby to start a half day city tour beginning with Ho Chi Minh Complex. At the complex, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the rural style house on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi's icons, the One Pillar Pagoda. Afterward, transfer to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the tour to one of the following museums of choice: the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Museum of Revolution, the Museum of Military History or the Museum of Ethnology. You'll then go to Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Next, take a one-hour cycle tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Finally, enjoy a water puppet show at Thang Long theatre.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop halfway to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM. Check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay, famous as one of the world's wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing and spend a night on board.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay

Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea's fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Then, have brunch on boat while heading to shore. Arrival at the pier. Time to say Goodbye and transfer to airport in Hanoi and take the domestic flight to Hue by 18:30. Meet our guide at the airport then transfer to check in hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hue

Have breakfast at the hotel. Morning, meet our guide at your hotel and take a full day tour of Hue City, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam for the 1802-1945 period and the last refuge of Vietnamese feudalism. Begin with Hue Citadel, a well-known UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site. Continue to Khai Dinh Tomb, the burial site of Vietnam's second-to-last king, and the most elaborate compared to other kings' tombs. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will take a boat cruise along the Perfume River to enjoy the open view of the river and its surroundings. Stop along the way and land on shore to visit two prominent historical landmarks namely the Minh Mang Tomb, where the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty was buried, and Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery overlooking the river from a vantage point with its origin dating back to 1601. The last destination is a stop for shopping at Dong Ba market, which is the city's traditional commercial center. Come back to the hotel in Hue.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hue

Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass). Enjoy a stunning headland-and-bay panoramic view from the pass, which for miles hugs the mountainside along the shoreline and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Transfer out for a city tour in Hoi An. This city recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site is now popular as a city of peaceful with well-preserved architecture, lifestyles and traditions. Your visiting will be impressed by an enchanting fusion of culture from Vietnam and also outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Today, to explore almost the main attracting spot in Hoi An, our guide will take you to the iconic 400 year old Covered Bridge which a Japanese-styled temple is based on. Then continue to the Museum of Trade Ceramics – a Vietnamese Style wooden house which has showcased antique ceramic artifacts since 1858, the Tan Ky House which has had a long lasting of 200 year old – an ancient Chinese merchant residence, the Ong temple for worshiping an ancient Chinese general who had been admired as his loyalty, bravery and justice - Guan Yu, which is built in 1653 by the Chinese settlers. Finish tour, our guide take you to see the colors activities in local market. Transfer back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Have breakfast at the hotel. You will be collected at your hotel. Ride bicycles to Tra Que Village. Visit the vegetable village and see the daily activities of the local farmers there. Continue riding bicycle along De Vong River to Hoi An Beach dock. Take a boat to Cua Dai sand dune, enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fishermen. Continue to Cam Thanh Water coconut village, have a brief introduction to the history there. Take on the basket boat along the water coconut river. Fishermen will teach you how to catch the crabs (02 paxs/ boat). Have lunch at local family house. After lunch, learn how to make funny tools by water coconut leaf. Then visit a craft man's house in the village. Free to go shopping.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Have breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure. Check out hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Meet our guide at your hotel and take a city tour to visit the War Remnants Museum which features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam War with the both the French and Americans and the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Last, stop for shopping at the French-built Ben Thanh Market which dates back to 1870 and whose main entrance clock tower has become a city's symbol. Dinner at local restaurant.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet our guide at your hotel and take a city tour to visit the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, the Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, Cho Lon area or the city's China Town and the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built by the Cantonese community in the area in 1909. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer about 75 km North-west of downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The driving time is approximately 2 hours. Arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels, start discovering the famous Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the American, the tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Return to the city for a rest.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Have breakfast at the hotel. Today, meet with your guide at your hotel then transfer about 136 km to Ben tre. The driving time is approximately 2 hours. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier in Ben Tre town. Boating on Ben Tre river – one of the tributaries of the Mekong river- is along mangrove tree from town to country, Sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring. Stop at My Long village, walking to village to see making rice paper and enjoy some rice cake. Continue by boat on canal winding through coconut jungle. You will visit one of plenty of handy coconut workshops located along river, witness stages of coconut processing from husk out to peel out. Go on small waterway and stop at a bee garden, enjoy some fruits, honey and listen to local music as well. Short walking on riverside paths to coconut candy mill, have a look and enjoy some sweet by the way. Lunch at local restaurant. Cycle rural tracks or drive tuk tuk through coconut grove, village paths. You will enjoy meal in farmer house Ba Danh by river. Relax and get around garden and have a look at the orchid, bonsai garden. Continue by rowboat on shady palm tree canal to Ben Tre river. Boating back to the pier by motorboat. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Free at leisure. Meet our guide & driver at the hotel lobby then transfer to airport for flight departure.

Meal: Breakfast

After you arrive by flight, your tour guide and driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Check in hotel then enjoy a short rest at noon.

Approximate Schedule: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm. Your Ho Chi Minh City tour begins at 10:30 AM, and the first stop is the iconic Central Post Office. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, this architectural marvel reflects a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and French colonial styles. Admire the intricate detailing of the interior and perhaps send a postcard to commemorate your trip. Just a short walk away is the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Built in the late 19th century by French colonists, this red-brick cathedral, with its twin bell towers reaching skyward, is one of the city's most important religious and architectural landmarks. Take some time to explore its peaceful surroundings and enjoy the quiet contrast to Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant streets. Next, head to the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, where you will delve into the city's rich past, from the prehistoric period to the last Vietnamese dynasties. The museum features impressive exhibits, including ancient artifacts, traditional costumes, and historical relics that give insight into Vietnam's culture and heritage. Afterward, make your way to the Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a grand colonial building. Here, you'll explore a vast collection of contemporary and classical Vietnamese artwork, from traditional lacquerware to modern sculpture and paintings. The museum beautifully captures Vietnam's evolving art scene. Around 2:00 PM, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's oldest and most bustling markets. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you browse through colorful stalls selling everything from traditional Vietnamese clothing to fresh produce and local handicrafts. You may even wish to sample some street food or buy souvenirs. After the market, return to your hotel for some rest and relaxation. At 6:00 PM, get to the Saigon Opera House for the captivating AO Show, a must-see performance that blends traditional Vietnamese music, acrobatics, and modern dance, telling the story of rural and urban life in Vietnam. This visually stunning show is the perfect way to end your day in Ho Chi Minh City. Seating category: Ground Floor Zone A

Meal: None

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Approximate Schedule: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Discover the Mekong River, essential to Vietnamese life. You'll transfer to the remote My Tho.

This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam". First, you'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens packed with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools and tombs and ornate gates which provide entry. Next, you'll take a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. After lunch, you'll visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island. Then enjoy seasonal fruit, honey tea, and delicious coconut candies all to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. After the tour is finished, you'll return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the evening, enjoy your leisure time at Bui Vien Street.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Check out hotel in the morning, your guide and driver will escort you to airport for your onward flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An Ancient Town for check in.

Approximate Schedule: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. In the afternoon, you'll continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town. This town features the 16th century Hoi An port town in its preserved state. You'll start the day visiting the Museum of Trade Ceramics. This museum houses art and pottery dating from the 1,500s to the 1,700s. After the visit, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

In the morning, you'll transfer to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lie the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden from living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful surrounding mountainous landscape. You'll enter the temples while your tour guide gives you the history and stories of the Cham and the site. At dusk, enjoy walking along the riverside as colorful lanterns light up the town. After you've finished the tour, you will return back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Approximate Schedule: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. In the morning, you'll learn about the unique cooking style and rich heritage of Hoi An cuisine. This morning, you'll transfer to the Red Bridge Restaurant to join in a cooking class. You'll learn about the various influences of Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese in the culinary traditions that have developed over centuries in Hoi An. You'll also learn about various herbs, spices, and ingredients used in Central Vietnam. Then, under the guidance of your chef, you'll prepare several dishes. After the cooking class is finished, you'll enjoy what you've prepared for lunch. After the cooking class, return to hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Our guide will assist with checking you out of your hotel and then transfer by vehicle for a scenic ride along the mountain coasts of Vietnam. Start by riding alongside the beaches of Danang where you'll see hundreds of traditional fishing boats scattered out along the water with beautiful mountains lining the horizon. Then you'll approach a steep and narrow ascent where you'll find the scenery surreal. Along the way, there is a stretch of road which overlooks a beautiful bay with a small fishing village, perfect for a Facebook portrait. You'll continue your climb to a summit where the clouds will meet you. In Chinese, the summit is referred to as "Where the Clouds Meet the Ocean". You'll continue onward through mountains, valleys, countryside, and shorelines where you'll find numerous breath-taking scenes. Feel free to request your driver to stop for photos along the way. As you enter Hue, you'll see many imperial signs and impressive houses and buildings which are only a deluge of what's to come. Your ventures will take you to lunch at a royal residence. These imperial styled houses near the Royal Citadel feature beautiful gardens, intricate furnishings, and detailed ornaments at every turn. Each dish highlights different aspects of Hue traditional food enjoyed by the royalty. The brilliant food presentation will be sure to leave a fond memory with you of this family-owned garden and restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll press onward to see the famed Imperial Hue Citadel – the old capital of Vietnam. This Citadel has a moat and wall perimeter 6 miles long. You'll be able to view its vast gardens and structure relics. Then you'll breach the outer perimeter of the Hue Imperial City. Inside, you'll see many of the national treasures and structures which have survived the Vietnam War. Venture further inside and you'll enter the Purple Forbidden City. This city was off limits to the commoners and only could be entered by the highest officials in Vietnamese government and royalty. Your driver will meet you on the other side of the city where you'll then be escorted to a stop at the Dong Ba Market where you can see local fruits and produce for sale.

In the evening, take a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Start your day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for the Vietnamese. Explore the nearby simple cottage on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his humble beginnings as a revolutionary. Then visit the highlight of the tour includes exploring the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. From now on, you will eat what was appealed to Anthony Bourdain, visit the sites where he was and meet the people he was impressed with. Time for your delicious lunch at the rustic restaurant where Bourdain broke bread with Barack Obama — a meal that includes bun cha, a Hanoian noodle specialty. Then, stroll down the streets and try café Trung. Vietnam is famous for its Robusta coffee, and café Trung is a charming Vietnamese version of cappuccino. Hot café Trung, with its rich taste of coffee, creamy egg yolk, and sweet condensed milk, will leave you smiling. Down time with one-hour cyclo ride around the French Quarter in the heart of Hanoi. A cyclo is a bicycle cab with a roof, pedaled by a driver who sits behind you, allowing for immersing yourself in an old atmosphere of an area that perfectly captures the timelessness and nostalgia of Vietnam. The Old Quarter consists of 36 old streets named after the kind of goods or crafts that used to be made or sold on those streets, such as Hang Dao (Silk Street), Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Duong (Sugar Street), and Hang Muoi (Salt Street). Disembarkation at the historic Pho Cuon restaurant by Truc Bach Lake for a quick snack. Do it as the locals do! Take your plastic seat and dip Pho Cuon into the tasty Nuoc Mam sauce and enjoy this specialty of Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and escorted to Ha Long Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient. Your heavenly journey across Ha Long Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard our luxury facilities in the stunning surroundings. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you will attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Defined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay

Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paradise delights with a colorful buffet breakfast. Continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Your Paradise Cruise will come to an end on Tuan Chau Island between 10.30am and 11.00am. Return to Hanoi and re-check in. Afternoon is at your leisure. The evening will start with a Water Puppet Show performed by the world-renowned Thang Long Opera House. This performance features a talent unique to Vietnam. You'll watch as water puppets perform the folklore legends of Vietnam while live ethnic music sets the mood. After the show, you'll enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine at Home Moc Restaurant – a historic French colonial residence restored in between the Old Quarter and the serene West Lake. Enjoy fine Vietnamese cuisine. Once you finish your dinner, you'll transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Check out hotel in the morning, then you will be transferred to airport for your homeward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Vietnam! After you exit the aircraft, an airport representative will greet you with a signboard showing your name. Our guide and chauffeur will greet you and transfer you to the hotel to check in. Feel free to let the guide know if you need to stop along the way for currency exchange or visiting a convenience store. Saigon (officially Ho Chi Minh City) is a bustling metropolis of the South and the economic muscle of Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, it was the main base center of the US military with the largest airport in the region. Prior to that, it was under French colonial rule and was an Asian hub of sea trade. The city is based in the Mekong River Delta region – the rice basket of Southeast Asia and where many exotic fruits are cultivated. Full of history and culture, Saigon will certainly be an interesting visit.

Meal: None

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 5:30pm. Morning, our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Cai Be. The program will start with a quick visit of Cai Be town & the ancient church from the boat. Then, we'll come to Tân Phong Island for the rowing boat. They will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time under the shade of mangrove trees. Stop at local garden to enjoy some fruits with hot tea when listening to the traditional music. Then, start the biking trip on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses... On the way, we can make some stops to see how they wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... (You can walk, but see less). Back to our boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on the handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have lunch at this traditional house. After lunch, we can walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at the new boat station of Vinh Long city! Then, you transfer back to Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm. Experience a historical adventure underground as you explore the Cu Chi Tunnels today. After breakfast at the hotel, your private tour guide and chauffeur will pick you up and take you to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. There, you'll discover the amazing tunnel systems that the guerrillas used to fight in the Vietnam War. You'll see the various weapons on display and learn how the guerrillas survived and resisted the enemy in the war. You'll also get to see how they built an impressive underground network that stretched for more than 200 kilometers, and hear stories and facts about the Vietnam War from your tour guide. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also try shooting some of the guns used in the war at a nearby firing range (extra charges apply). Then, you'll have the opportunity to see how rice paper and coconut candy are made, and taste some of the local delicacies. You'll enjoy jasmine tea and a boiled cassava root snack, which was a common food for the guerrillas during the war. You'll head back to Ho Chi Minh for your second stop on the Bourdain Trail - to experience traditional Cơm Niêu (regular rice) and Com Dap (red rice). It's a crisp rice pilaf baked in clay pots, which must be broken open to serve. Lunch will include a Corn and Crab Soup, Thit Kho - a classic braised pork dish in a caramelized sauce, Ga Xao Gung - a simple stir-fried chicken dish with ginger, and Bo Sot Tieu Den - a tender beef dish with black pepper sauce. In the afternoon, you'll visit the War Remnants Museum and the Fine Arts Museum. The War Remnants Museum showcases the impact and consequences of the war on the Vietnamese people, with exhibits of photographs, artifacts, and weapons. You'll see the effects of Agent Orange, napalm, and other chemical weapons, as well as the atrocities committed by the US and South Vietnamese forces. The Fine Arts Museum displays the works of Vietnamese artists, from ancient to contemporary times. You'll see sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and textiles that reflect the culture and history of Vietnam. You'll also learn about the challenges and opportunities that the Vietnamese art sector faces in the present and future.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

In the late morning, you will transfer by flight to Hue. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport.

Approximate Schedule: 1:30pm – 6:00pm. Then our guide will take you to lunch at a royal residence. These imperial styled houses near the Royal Citadel feature beautiful gardens, intricate furnishings, and detailed ornaments at every turn. Each dish highlights different aspects of Hue traditional food enjoyed by the royalty. The brilliant food presentation will be sure to leave a fond memory with you of this family-owned garden and restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll press onward to see the famed Imperial Hue Citadel – the old capital of Vietnam. This Citadel has a moat and wall perimeter 10 km long. You'll be able to view its vast gardens and structure relics. Then you'll breach the outer perimeter of the Hue Imperial City. Inside, you'll see many of the national treasures and structures which have survived the Vietnam War. Venture further inside and you'll enter the Purple Forbidden City. This city was off limits to the commoners and could only be entered by the highest officials in Vietnamese government and royalty. Your driver will meet you on the other side of the city where you'll then be escorted to a stop at the Dong Ba Market where you can see local fruits and produce for sale. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Approximate Schedule: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. In the evening, transfer to Royal Park restaurant to enjoy a Hue Royal Cuisine experience: guests can enjoy a fine dining experience with specialties such as nem công (peacock spring rolls), chả phụng (phoenix-shaped patties), royal-style sticky rice, and a variety of soups and desserts once reserved only for royalty. The atmosphere is often enhanced by traditional music, royal costumes, and elegant decoration, giving visitors the feeling of dining like kings and queens.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hue

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm. Morning, after breakfast at your hotel, start riding a bike to Khai Dinh tomb. On the way, stop to take some photos on countryside scenery. When reaching Khai Dinh Tomb, start exploring the building which itself is far more elaborately designed than others of its era, being a mix of a number of architectural styles. The tomb is of a rectangular structure leaning against Chau Chu Mountain in the outskirts of Hue. The side walls are formed by the biggest sculptures of dragons in all of Vietnam. The tomb is home to an imperial audience court, featuring a reinforced concrete steel monument, as well as twelve stone statues representing bodyguards. Close to the top floor is the Khai Thanh Palace, featuring intricately designed glass and porcelain decorations on the walls. The ceiling of the palace is decorated with nine intricate dragons. The rear room of the palace is home to a temple containing Khai Dinh's grave, an altar to him as well as a statue of his likeness. After visiting Khai Dinh tomb, continue to ride to Tu Duc tomb, road is rough, but surely it will bring you fun experiences and mix with local life and nature. After 15 minutes, biking you will arrive at Tu Duc Tomb. While Khai Dinh's Tomb is noteworthy for its ornate extravagance, Emperor Tu Duc's tomb showcases a traditional elegance and many view it to be the most beautiful of Hue's royal tombs. Designed by Tu Duc himself, he is said to have preferred spending time in these serene grounds than at the palace. Lunch at local restaurant before riding to another famous imperial tomb of Hue - Minh Mang tomb. It is about 5km from Tu Duc tomb. Minh Mang tomb is a standard architectural complex consisting of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions, etc.) designed on a symmetric axis running from Dai Hong gate to the foot of La Thanh (Surrounding Wall) behind the Emperor's tomb. End the tour and return to Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hue

Your tour guide will assist with checking you out of your hotel, and then you'll be transferred by vehicle for a scenic ride along the mountain coasts of Vietnam. This will take approximately 2.5 hours to arrive at your hotel in Danang. Start by riding through the mountains, valleys, countryside, and shorelines where you'll find numerous breathtaking scenes. Feel free to request your driver to stop for photos along the way. Then you'll continue to a summit where the clouds will meet you. In Chinese, the summit is referred to as 'Where the Clouds Meet the Ocean.' After you cross the summit, you'll approach a steep and narrow descent where you'll find the scenery surreal. Along the way, there is a stretch of road which overlooks a beautiful bay with a small fishing village, perfect for a Facebook portrait.

As you reach the base, you'll travel alongside the beaches of Da Nang where you'll see hundreds of traditional fishing boats scattered out along the water with beautiful mountains lining the horizon. Your tour guide and driver will escort you to your hotel for check-in.

Approximate Schedule: 3:00pm – 6:30pm. In the afternoon, transfer with our guide to Hoi An Ancient Town. This town features the 16th century Hoi An port town in its preserved state. You'll start the day visiting the Museum of Trade Ceramics. This museum houses art and pottery dating from the 1,500s to the 1,700s. Then you'll briefly visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, a temple from the 17th century which features China's influence in the region. You'll continue through the Ancient Town as the streets take on a magic of their own with old lanterns, French-style houses, intricately carved wooden doors and more. You'll take a stroll through the Old Tam Ky House to see its imperial styles meshed with French overtures. Continue on to stroll along the river and see traditional boats and locals on bicycles passing by. You'll then approach the Japanese Covered Bridge. This bridge has connected the Chinese and Japanese sides of town over the waterway for centuries. The old wooden structure has shown amazing resilience for more than 400 years. At dusk, enjoy walking along the riverside as old colorful lanterns light up the town. After you've finished the tour, return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Da Nang

Rise early to visit a local hospital in Da Nang dedicated to the victims of Agent Orange, where we will donate some soup for the survivors on your behalf. Feel free to pack some second-hand paperback children's books, which can be donated to their library. Then stop for breakfast at a local restaurant to try out Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a noodle dish that features thick and chewy rice noodles, sliced pork, fresh herbs and a thin gravy. The noodles are made by one family in Hoi An with a secret recipe passed down through many generations – requiring water from a specific well, lye solution from the ash of trees that come from a certain island nearby, and rice flower, which gives them a very distinct texture and flavor. Continue to My Son Holy Land, a UNESCO Heritage site and Vietnam's most important Cham site. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views lay the 1,100 years old My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden from living or development. The ruins lay in a beautiful surrounding mountainous landscape. You'll enter the temples while our guide gives you the history and stories of the Cham and the ruins they left behind. Afterward, you'll watch an Apsara show nearby the site, passed through the Cham tradition. The show features live music and colorful costumes. Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure.

Stop for lunch with the guide to stop at a Bourdain favorite - Banh Mi Phuong is a famous sandwich shop in Hoi An, Vietnam, that serves crispy and delicious banh mi with various fillings. You can choose from pork, chicken, beef, cheese, egg, or vegetarian options, and enjoy the fresh and flavorful combination of meat, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs in a soft and crunchy baguette.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Da Nang

Today is at your leisure to enjoy the resort facilities or explore on your own. Feel free to take the hotel shuttle to explore Hoi An Ancient Town for some custom lanterns which are famed in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Da Nang

In the early morning, you will transfer by flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport. Then you will transfer to the Heritage Line's welcome lounge at the Tuan Chau Marina. You will take a quick speedboat transfer to the luxurious floating home before starting your unique journey of exploring one of the wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay and its main Island of Cat Ba. Enjoy your lunch which is served in the ship's nearly 360-degree light-flooded restaurant. Their live cooking in the open kitchen is a one of a kind experience – enjoy the culinary display along with fantastic panoramic views of the passing scenery. Relax on the terrace deck or on your private balcony and soak in the enchanting aura which emanates from the surreal seascape. Enjoy some unique facilities on board. Take a plunge in the pool with infinity-like vistas or get pampered with a selection of fine treatments and massages in the spa area of the ship. As the cruise reaches the shore of a small lagoon on Cat Ba Island, you will hop on bicycles (e-cart transfers are also available) for leisure pedaling along small paved roads towards the Viet Hai Village. Little has changed in Viet Hai since the ancestors of the 80 households settled here centuries ago. Situated in a valley within the Cat Ba National Park and surrounded on all sides by thick forests and mountains, the locals are isolated from the island's other villages and towns. The only access is via sea. The community is self-sufficient, as the residents provide for themselves by cultivating vegetables and fruits in the next-door fields, growing rice of cause in the valley, and going fishing out in the bay. This is a truly unique and authentic opportunity to meet local inhabitants and experience their local daily life. You have a glimpse of local households and see how they make medicine organically from tree bark. Try various homemade liquors if you fancy. Back on board, you'll join a cooking demonstration to learn a few Vietnamese culinary secrets with the chef in the restaurant's big open kitchen (or any other alternative onboard activity). After dinner, you may enjoy watching the stars from the sundeck, watching a movie in the restaurant, or giving night squid fishing a try with the staff (subject to seasonal availability).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Lan Ha Bay

Rise early for one of the best sunrises in the world. Then head to the sundeck for an invigorating Tai Chi session amongst a picture-perfect backdrop of karsts, sea, and nature. Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries await in the dining room to start the day. It is time to lift anchors and continue with the cruise to a place called "Frog Lake", a secluded area which is perfect for your energetic morning excursion. Go for a refreshing swim in the bay or explore this captivating marine landscape via kayak. The cliffs stretch vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while paddling through this labyrinth of jade-green water, rocks, and vivid tree-topped islets. Back on board and enjoy a hearty breakfast while cruising back. Bid the crew farewell and then transfer to Hanoi.

Approximate Schedule: 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Start the afternoon with the latest craze in Hanoi: Egg Coffee at the original cafe where it began – Cafe Giang (for the less adventurous, other drink options are available). Soak up the local life of Hanoi from your seat while enjoying a pleasant chat. After your cups are dry, begin your walking tour of the Hanoi Old Quarter. Our guide will entertain you with a commentary about the history of the "36 Old Streets and Guilds". Throughout the afternoon, you'll stop to try some excellent Vietnamese street food which may include Pho Cuon (grilled beef and fresh herbs wrapped in rice noodles), Ngo Chien (crispy sweet corn), Bun Cha (BBQ pork in fish sauce with rice noodles, fresh herbs and spring rolls), Nem Cuon (fresh spring rolls) or some other popular Vietnamese dishes. During the afternoon, you will also visit a local market to see how vendors display their produce, meat, and foodstuffs. Finish the walking tour at Hoan Kiem Lake, a calm lagoon with an old stone tower on an island in the center. Return to the hotel for leisure time.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Approximate Schedule: 8:30am – 12:30pm. In the morning, you'll be transferred to see the Tran Quoc Pagoda. This 1,400-year-old temple features ten tiers surrounded by gardens and which also hosts a bodhi tree grown from a cutting of the original Buddhist tree under which Buddha sat. Next, you'll take a stroll around the Hoan Kiem Lake where you can see the Tortoise Tower sitting on the water. Then you'll enjoy a half hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter in Hanoi. The cyclo is a historic mode of transportation in the cities of Vietnam where a cyclist escorts you while you sit in a seat affixed to the front with a canopy over top.

Next, you'll visit the One Pillar Pagoda - a pagoda situated on a pillar made of a single stone, in the middle of a lotus pond. This pagoda was built by a 9th century emperor who saw it in a dream and regarded this as divine inspiration to recreate the structure in the vision. You'll pass by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before visiting the highlight of this tour - The Temple of Literature. This ancient university was erected almost a millennium ago and has hosted many of the most prominent scholars through Vietnamese history. The site features many gardens, pools, buildings, and ancient trees where the best and brightest of Vietnam studied under the guidance of Confucius teachings. After the tour, you will return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Today, you'll transfer by flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc

Today is at your leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the beach of Phu Quoc on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc

Today is at your leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the beach of Phu Quoc on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc

Today is at your leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the beach of Phu Quoc on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc

Today, our guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Saigon to catch your flight back home and bid you a fond farewell. Thank you for traveling with us!

Meal: Breakfast