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

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking guide with a sign board and then accompanied to the hotel for 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. Ho Chi Minh City (as known as Saigon) 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, Ho Chi Minh city will certainly be an interesting visit.

Approximate Schedule: 1:00pm – 5:00pm. In the afternoon, you'll see the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City and learn of the history of these iconic landmarks. Go to see some of the most important places in Ho Chi Minh. You'll start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, you'll learn of its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building which is considered one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Your next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market. To finish the tour you'll visit the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City's finest. Once the tour is completed, you'll return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Start/Finish: 8:00am – 12:00 pm. Take your adventures underground today for an adventure in history you won't forget. Wake up early to enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels. Your private tour guide and chauffeur will meet you in the morning and escort you to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then you'll be taken to see the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. See how they built an impressive underground system as your tour guide tells of the stories and history of the Vietnam War. You'll also have an opportunity to shoot the various guns used in the war at a firing range near the tunnels (extra charges apply).

Then you'll have the chance to see rice paper and coconut candy being made. After, you'll enjoy jasmine tea and a boiled cassava root snack that was a common food eaten by guerrillas during the war. You'll return back to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, your private tour guide will pick you up from hotel then start a cyclo tour to get real experience on busy life of local people. Then enjoy a dinner with Vietnam's cuisines at Indochine Saigon Hotel. After dinner, travel (walking) to Ben Thanh market to see how bustling the market is at night. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Ho Chi Minh City and one of symbols of the City, popular with tourists seeking for local handicrafts, textiles, Ao dai (Vietnam's traditional long dress), and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. After finished the tour, you will escort back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 5:30pm. Discover the Mekong River, essential to life in the heart of Vietnam. After you've finished breakfast at the hotel, your private guide and car will greet you and escort you to Vinh Long where you'll embark on a boat cruise to the vibrant Cai Be floating market. Be prepared to see fresh spices, mints, and local fruits. If you're adventurous, you can take of one of the many colorful fruits in season. The next stop is the Hoa Binh Phuoc islet, full of local homes where the families produce tiles and ceramics. You'll visit the rice-paper kiln and coconut candy kiln where you can walk around and observe daily country life. You can have the opportunity to taste fresh made coconut candy which has a soft and chewy consistency. When the tour is finished, you'll return to Ho Chi Minh.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Today, you'll take a flight to Danang. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in. At the end of a long lane of sandy beaches, palms and blue sea turns the Thu Bon River. Take a step back in time 300 years to cobblestone alleys and aged wooden and stone homes. Time stands still in this quiet part of the world where ornate doorways and bridges could keep the curious passerby entranced in amusement. The setting - a Far Eastern port that was forgotten in time. Japanese, French, Chinese and Vietnamese designs and styles melt together along every street.

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.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 11:30am. Today you'll explore the My Son Holy Land, a UNESCO Heritage site and Vietnam's most important Cham site. In the morning, your tour guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views lie the 1,100-year-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 your tour guide gives you the history and stories of the Cham and the site. Afterward, you'll watch an Apsara show nearby the site, passed through the Cham tradition. The show features live music and colorful costumes. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore on your own.

Approximate Schedule: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. In the afternoon, visit the traditional house in Quang Nam and listen to the fascinating story of craft sericulture. Next, explore the ancient mulberry gardens and the silkworm-breeding house, learning how to feed the silkworms. At the Unraveling House, understand how to extract silk thread from the cocoon to weave silk fabric. Next, visit the Hoi An Silk Village exhibition to understand the difference between pure silk and fake silk fabric. The variety of silk products here will cater to all your shopping and tailoring needs.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Your tour guide will assist with checking you out of your hotel and then you'll be escorted 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.

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, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hue

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm. In the morning, after breakfast at your hotel, start riding a bike to Khai Dinh Tomb. On the way, stop to take some photos of the countryside scenery. When you reach Khai Dinh Tomb, explore the building, which is far more elaborately designed than others of its era, being a mix of a number of architectural styles. The tomb is 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 houses 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, and a statue of his likeness. After visiting Khai Dinh Tomb, continue to ride to Tu Duc Tomb. The road is rough, but it will surely bring you fun experiences and a chance to mix with local life and nature. After 15 minutes of 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 as 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 a local restaurant before riding to another famous imperial tomb of Hue - Minh Mang Tomb. It is about 4.66 miles from Tu Duc Tomb. Minh Mang Tomb is a standard architectural complex consisting of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions, etc.) designed on a symmetrical 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.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hue

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 12:30pm. In the morning, 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. Continue 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. After the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After check in, enjoy a stroll on your own around Hoan Kiem Lake outside your hotel. Feel free to also pick up a souvenir at the night markets or at one of the many trinket shops in the alleys and small roads of this historic part of town.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 12:00pm

In the morning, you'll be escorted 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. Embark on an exciting half-day afternoon tour starting with a visit to Nguyen Art Gallery, one of Hanoi's finest, where you'll admire contemporary Vietnamese art and learn about the country's rich artistic heritage. Next, head to the Vietnamese Women's Museum, which showcases the significant contributions of Vietnamese women throughout history, including their roles in family, fashion, and society. Continue visit to Huu Tiep Lake where what remains of a felled B-52 Bomber protrudes out of the calm water. Finally, explore the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to the 11th century and offers a glimpse into Vietnam's imperial past with its ancient architecture and archaeological treasures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Spend this full day at your own leisure. You can walk around the city and discover the local daily life, find out some interesting souvenir items, drop by at a bar to relax and have a drink or two. Alternatively, simply indulge yourself with the comfort and amenities which your hotel offers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Start the morning with a road trip up in the mountains to the northwest region of Vietnam - Nghia Lo (Yen Bai province) approx. 4h. Along the way, you will visit tea fields in Thanh Son. Then stop at Thu Cuc to visit villages of the Muong living by the roadside. Visit a village of the Thai ethnic group, meet local people and find more about customs and culture.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Nghia Lo.

After breakfast, take a road trip for 2.5 hours through winding mountain roads with the beautiful natural scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range to Mu Cang Chai - considered an untouched paradise and one of the best places in Vietnam to take stunning landscape photos. Stop at the valley of Tu Le to begin trekking. You will cross rice terraces and suspension bridges to reach villages of the Thai and Mong. In traditional clothes, they will welcome you with enthusiasm. Have lunch at Tu Le. After lunch, continue the tour to Khau Pha Pass (celestial horn). It is an ideal place to take the most beautiful photos of the terraced rice fields. Then take a 2 to 3-hour trekking to visit the most beautiful terraced rice fields like La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and Che Xu Phinh. Continue to the Homestay in Mu Cang Chai for check-in. Enjoy dinner. Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Mu Cang Chai

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you back to Hanoi (approx. 6.5h). On the way, you will admire beautiful mountainous landscapes and rice terraces, and quiet villages under the trees. Arrive in Hanoi around 05:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

In the morning, our guide will meet and greet you and then transfer to the Heritage Line's welcome lounge at the Tuan Chau Marina. Then 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: Dinner and overnight 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 back to Hanoi for overnight.

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, Lunch

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh by car. Then, you will travel to Hoa Lu (2 hour transfer), the ancient capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for only 41 years. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now two temples dedicated to two Vietnamese kings, which have been built on the grounds of the old royal palace.

The visit offers a chance to learn more about the feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. In the afternoon, you'll take an amazing boat trip through Trang An Grottoes. A gathering of 31 valleys and 50 cross-water caves is home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna many of which are listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. Rowing through the Trang An Grottoes is a peaceful trip of serenity. The highland air is a respite from modern living and the sounds are only that of birds and the oars stirring the clear water. Towering overhead are magnificent forested mountains upon which you might catch a glimpse of grazing white-bearded goats. In the valleys, you'll see cultivated rice fields. After the tour is finished, you will transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

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

Meal: Breakfast

Pick-up: 2.5 hours before the flight

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arriving at Danang International Airport, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking guide with a sign board and then accompanied to the hotel in Hoi An for 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. The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest and recover from jet lag.

At the end of a long lane of sandy beaches, palms and blue sea turns the Thu Bon River. Take a step back in time 300 years to cobblestone alleys and aged wooden and stone homes. Time stands still in this quiet part of the world where ornate doorways and bridges could keep the curious passerby entranced in amusement. The setting - a Far Eastern port that was forgotten in time. Japanese, French, Chinese and Vietnamese designs and styles melt together along every street. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

Today is your leisure time to enjoy the hotel facilities and explore the town on your own.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Today, you’ll explore the My Son Holy Land, a UNESCO Heritage site and Vietnam’s most important Cham site. 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. Afterward, you’ll watch an Apsara show nearby the site, passed through the Cham tradition. The show features live music and colorful costumes.

In the afternoon, you’ll continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town by bicycle. 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 the riverside as colorful lanterns light up the town. After you’ve finished the tour, you will return back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Today, you will take a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival our guide will greet you at the airport. Then transfer you for hotel check in. Siem Reap is a quaint town in Cambodia and the gateway to the vast remains of the Angkor empire. Discover the Royal Gardens on your own with ancient trees home to a colony of giant fruit bats. Take a stroll along the scenic riverside and visit the night markets to find unique souvenirs. You may also want to spend the evening with a visit to Pub Street with several restaurants and bars that stay open late into the night. Many restaurants have live entertainment in the evening.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm. Enjoy a relaxing cycling tour in the morning in ancient Angkor Thom – a stone city built around the time of Angkor Wat. The biking tour will start at the South Gate – a photogenic bridge at the gateway of the stone city of Angkor Thom which has made its way into many Hollywood movies.

Angkor Thom which was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. Enter the stone city and explore shaded trails and ancient monuments. Visit Bayon Temple where you will be surrounded by 216 gigantic stone faces which are famous as “Khmer Smile”, you will also visit the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Stop your cycling trip with a visit to the local monastery to chat with monks and see their daily life. Then take part in a Water Blessing Ceremony. We will provide a change of clothes for you – a traditional Sarong which you will wear during the ceremony.

In the afternoon, go to visit Ta Prohm Temple - a jungle monastery with trees overcoming stone. This temple has been featured in many Hollywood films, including Tomb Raider and Transformers 3.

On the way back, stop to see the Killing Fields of Wat Thmei. Our guide will tell you about the history of the Khmer Rouge, Pol Pot and the war. Cambodia is still healing from these atrocities. Join us for a delightful afternoon tea at Kroya Restaurant in the serene Shinta Mani Angkor.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Approximate Schedule: 8:30am – 3:30pm. Today, you’ll wake up early to visit Kulen Mountain National Park (Mountain of Lychees).

Explore the jungles brimming with wildlife and tropical fruit. Discover stone carvings under the streams that predate Angkor Wat. Trek to the 16th century temple on the mountain where Buddhists and Hindus pilgrimage frequently.

For lunch, enjoy a picnic next to Kulen Waterfall where scenes from Tomb Raider were filmed. Take a swim if you like before we continue to the rice fields and countryside below the mountain.

Next, you’ll visit Banteay Srei, the Citadel of Women. This smaller temple in the jungle features some of the most intricately preserved carvings of all the temples in Cambodia. Then you’ll return to the hotel to relax at your own leisure or stop at a local souvenir market on the way back.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

Approximate Schedule: 5:30am – 10:00am. Before the light of day, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the front of Angkor Wat Temple. From here, you’ll watch one of the most revered sunrises in the world. Our guide will arrange a light picnic breakfast for you to enjoy in the restaurant nearby.

Then in the early hours, you’ll explore the vast temple with your guide bringing to life the stories of Angkor. In the morning, the rays of the light play through the chambers as the morning haze settles and giving the temple a mystical ambiance while there are few tourists who visit during this time of day. After your explorations, you’ll return to your hotel for some rest and leisure time.

In the afternoon, you will take a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, our English-speaking guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

A location so often ignored by travelers, but truly a must see spot. Luang Prabang has been listed since 1995 as a UNESCO World Heritage for its unique architecture, cultural and religious significance. The historic town is at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang

Approximate Schedule: 8:00am – 3:30pm. Transfer in the morning to Ban Long Lao Village - a Hmong and Khmu ethnic village who live simple lives off the land in a self-sustained community.

After exploring the village and mingling with the locals, you’ll begin the hike to Kuang Si Falls. Along the way are lush green forests and clear streams. Visit a cave along the way that once acted as a bomb shelter.

Arrive at Kuang Si Waterfall - one of the most turquoise waterfalls in the world. The afternoon can be spent swimming in the waterfall and visiting the Bear Rescue Center where several Sun Bears and Malayan Black Bears are being cared for after being rescued from bile farms and wildlife traffickers. Return back to Luang Prabang for some leisure time.

At the end of the day, join a sunset cruise along the Mekong River to catch the last beauty of the day whilst the sun is setting behind the faraway mountain. Enjoy a dinner on board with Laos traditional dance show.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang

Approximate Schedule: 5:30am – 6:30am. In the early morning, you can join in the alms giving ceremony where a procession of monks pass the hotel as participants solemnly give sticky rice and other objects into their bowls. Then enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Approximate Schedule: 1:30pm – 6:30pm

Begin the afternoon with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We’ll also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang. The stupa, with its distinctive golden spire, is a symbol of enlightenment and serves as a focal point for meditation and reflection. Continue to Wat Phon Phao for a sunset from this forest monastery. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang

Today, you will embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving.

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

After check in, enjoy a stroll on your own around Hoan Kiem Lake outside your hotel. Feel free to also pick up a souvenir at the night markets or at one of the many trinket shops in the alleys and small roads of this historic part of town.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you by vehicle for a scenic ride trip to Ninh Binh (Approx. 2h). You’ll take an amazing boat trip through Trang An Grottoes.

A gathering of 31 valleys and 50 cross-water caves are home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna many of which are listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. Rowing through the Trang An Grottoes is a peaceful trip of serenity. The highland air is a respite from modern living and the sounds are only that of birds and the oars stirring the clear water. Towering overhead are magnificent forested mountains upon which you might catch a glimpse of grazing white-bearded goats.

You’ll head up to Mua Cave scenic area where you can trek along the path and stairs all the way to Mua Viewpoint to get the most amazing view of Tam Coc region. Enjoy the clean fresh air of this region far away from any major cities. After the tour, return to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

In the morning, our guide will meet and greet you and then transfer to the Heritage Line’s welcome lounge at the Tuan Chau Marina. Then 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 back 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.

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 and evening is at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Approximate Schedule: 8:30am – 12:30pm. In the morning, you’ll be escorted 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.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

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

Meal: Breakfast

Pick-up: 2.5 hours before the flight