Day 01: Arrival- Ho Chi Minh City (D)
On arrival: our guide pick you up at the airport and then transfer to your hotel. Hochiminh city, still called Saigon by the local people is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam. The Saigon city extends its way on the banks of the Saigon River and is always busy with trade since its inception.
Dinner and overnight in Hochiminh.
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh 100km (B, L)
Transfer to Tay Ninh. Tay Ninh is where headquarters of Vietnam’s native religion - Cao Dai is located. The Cao Dai Great Temple of the Holy See is of the sect and also extraordinary as the philosophy of the sect. This region was founded in 1923.
Then visit Cu Chi, Cu Chi is 65 km (1.5 hours) from Hochiminh and in the northwest of Hochiminh. The network of tunnels of Cu Chi became legendary during the war to help the guerrillas for the victory against U.S. troops. At the time, these three levels of tunnels stretching 250 km. Overnight in Hochiminh.
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho 170km (B, L, D)
The morning is spent to explore Ho Chi Minh city: the former American embassy and the Reunification Palace. This famous building was the former residence of the President of Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Around this palace there are some French colonial structures such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office of Saigon. We also visit the pagoda of the Jade Emperor and the War Museum before ending our tour at Ben Thanh Market .
Drive to Can Tho to discover the busiest city. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 04: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
After an early breakfast, drive to the Cai Rang market, "floating hall," which is one of the liveliest in the Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats from selling or buying fruits and vegetables as well as its small vendors of soup or soft drinks. After being steeped in the atmosphere, we will continue to visit an orchard (Ba Cong), then visit the Binh Thuy old house by car.
Drive to Hochiminh city. Arrive in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 05: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat 490km - 6h drive (PD)
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat in the North. The influence of the French is prevalent since Da Lat was founded, the retreat of the colonial to escape the oppressive heat of the coastal plains and the Mekong Delta. This charming city is next to a lake and is surrounded by forests, waterfalls and the countryside. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 06: Dalat - 210km NhaTrang - 4.30h (B, L)
Walk around town in the morning and drive passing the lovely hills and pine forests. Visit the summer residence of the last emperor Bao Dai was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. We continue our trip to the Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and the Hang Nga Guest House, well known as the house because of its strange architecture. Visit the Central Market and the old station. In the afternoon, drive to the picturesque coastal town - Nha Trang. Stop along the way to admire the view of Ngoan Muc Pass. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 07: Nhatrang (B, L)
After breakfast, we embark on a boat for a trip around the coastal islands. On the way, we stop at the local village to observe the fishing way of life on the island. Then we have time for swimming or relaxing on the beach. A seafood lunch is served. We return on the coast in the late afternoon and visit the Long Son and Cham Pagoda. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 08: Nhatrang - Danang - Hoi An 850km - 1 hour flight (PD)
Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to airport for the flight to Da Nang.
On arrival, we will towards Hoi An which was a seaport. There are many places to visit in this quiet and attractive town like the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tam Ky Home, Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market. We visit these sites by bike. Overnight in Hoi An
Day 09: Hoi An - Hue 135km (PD)
The next destination of our trip is Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam.
Stop on the way to visit the Marble Mountains, the beach and Cham museum in Danang. This interesting structure is the site of the largest collection of Cham treasures of Vietnam. The road leads to the Hai Van Pass. At the pass, we stop to admire Lang Co and Da Nang from the North to the South. In Hue we visit the ancient citadel and royal palaces. This royal residence was destroyed during the Tet offensive in 1968, but it still fascinates us. Overnight in Hue.
Day 10: Hue (B, L)
The beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda next to the river now becomes the symbol of Hue, the royal tomb and Tu Duc refined Emperor are not to be missed.
Cruise on the Perfume River gives us the pleasure of seeing the countryside and visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a peaceful setting of gardens and lakes. Then a tour of the Dong Ba market where has a wide variety of local goods and crafts.
Lunch at the restaurant with typical dishes of the region. Overnight in Hue.
Day 11: Hue - Hanoi 658km (B, L)
After breakfast, free until transfer to the airport to the destination of Ha Noi. The vietnam’s capital is a charming city and has a colonial architecture.
Many lakes and parks provide a relaxing atmosphere. After checking in at the hotel, we visit the Hoan Kiem beautiful lake with its sacred temple and the vibrant Dong Xuan market, the market recognized as the oldest and largest of Hanoi. A perfect way to finish the day is cycling in the old part before shopping. We arrive in time for the water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 12: Hanoi - Halong 170km - 3.30h by car (B, L, D)
Today we have a half-day tour in town. First, visit the Ho Chi Minh complex (the Mausoleum closes on Monday and Friday. We can visit outside), including the mausoleum of the founder of the nation- Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and his house on stilts. The complex also includes One- Pillar Pagoda whose origins dated from the foundation of Hanoi. We continue our trip to the Temple of Literature, well known as the first University of Vietnam; the History Museum which exhibits an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The Hoan Kiem peaceful lake and the Dong Xuan bustling market are the places to visit before we leave for Halong Bay through the countryside. Overnight in Halong.
Day 13: Halong - Ninh Binh 170km - 4 hours by car (B, L)
Covering an area of 1553 km ², Halong Bay is the home of at least 1969 karst island which only 989 are named. Ha Long Bay is dotted with crazy shaped islands, rocks. All are composed of limestone and surrounded by the sea of jade. Halong Bay is listed as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
After breakfast, drive to Ha Long. Check in the cruise in Ha Long Bay. This exciting five hour cruise gives us the pleasure to admire a picturesque and fantastic mixes with the sky and the 3000 limestone islands amount of clear water and green. Then we anchor for swimming or kayaking and visiting hidden caves on high cliffs. Lunch on board.
Day 14: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Hanoi-2.30h drive 100km (B, L)
Hoa Lu, Vietnam's capital from 968 to 1010 AD (from the Dinh Dynasty until the beginning of the dynasty) leaves two small temples, each almost a thousand years.
Arrive in Hoa Lu after two and a half hours by bus. Visit the Temple of the Dinh and Le Kings. It was built in the 17th century- an original and beautiful work of architecture, noted for its wood carvings and stone. A breathtaking view from the top of the Yen Ma Mountain after 200 steps which is only the people loving the nature. The adventure continues with another panorama, between the rocky peaks, mysterious caves, the green landscapes and lazy river that flows in the rice fields ... It is hard to ask for more when you're in the middle of the Ha Long Bay inland! Under the expert of boatmen, the boat slips in this beautiful landscape, you can enjoy the full beauty of this pearl. Here are women who row the boats with the traditional manual: rowing with their feet.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 15: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Free time until transfer to Noi Bai airport to your destination. End of our services.
