Today, we will spend a full day to visit the city. We start with visit to President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and residence. We also visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Next, we will have a lunch in restaurant, we continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu). Although several Van Mieu can be found throughout Vietnam, the most prominent and famous is that situated in the city of Hanoi, and was functioned as Vietnam's first university. Next we will cross the bustle street for a short walking inside the campus of the first university of Vietnam – Temple of Literature – which was built in 10th century under Ly Dynasty who greatly influenced by Confucianism. The next stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the headquarters for the Vietnam Central Buddhist Congregation where many important Vietnamese Buddhism activities are taken place. Going along the Youth Road with two lakes in two sides including West Lake, the biggest lake in Hanoi and Truc Bach lake. And then you will move to a Hanoi traditional restaurant for lunch. After short rest, you will continue on motorbike to pass through Hanoi 36 Old Streets.After that, tour guide will take you back to your hotel and the trip ends. Back to the hotel. Free till transfer to the station for overnight train to Sapa. Note*: Late checkout at the hotel is not included. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (Hanoi Emerauld Hotel ***).

Sa Pa is a peaceful mountain town and home to a great diversity of ethnic minority peoples. Most of the ethnic minority people work their land on sloping terraces since the vast majority of the land is mountainous. Their staple foods are rice and corn. Rice, by its very nature of being a labour intensive crop, makes the daily fight for survival paramount. The unique climate in Sapa has a major influence on the ethnic minorities who live in the area. With sub-tropical summers, temperate winters and 140 days of mist annually, the influence on agricultural yields and health related issues are significant. Today, upon arrival, we will transfer straight to Sapa. Here we have breakfast at the local restaurant and rest for few minutes before starting 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. A 2 km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. On the way, we would have chance to learn about the local agriculture producing customs and daily lifestyle. We have lunch at a local family, offering you a worth chance to learn about the local house architecture, which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. We will then get back to Sapa by jeep or motorbike. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (Panorama Hotel)

We start a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. We enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and trek for 6 km to Sin Chai village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way back to Sapa. You are free to explore the town till bus transfer to Hanoi departing at 3:00pm. Arrive Hanoi at 9:00pm. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (Hanoi Emerauld Hotel ***)

07.45 – 08.15 approx: - Our guide will meet you at Hanoi Emerauld hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up - Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta - Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours. 12 – 12.30 approx - Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing. - Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind - Set sail as lunch is served - Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area. Afternoon - Arrive at Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named a Surprising. - Heading to Titop island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop island for swimming and snorkeling or do the short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here - Heading back toward the sleeping area Early evening - Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset - An authentic Vietnamese menu is served - After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…

DAY TWO (Tai Chi - Breakfast – Luon Cave – Cooking Demonstration – Lunch – Farewell at your hotel) 06:30 For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day. 07:00 – 08:00 Local breakfast is served 08:00 - Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) - Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 09:00 Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay. 10:00 You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served. 12:00 Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30 Included: - Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water - All meals on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast) - Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin - Complimentary morning tea and coffee - Welcome drink - Tai Chi - Cookery demonstration - Entrance and sightseeing fees - Local rowing boat or Kayaking - Shuttle bus (round trip) - Fruits and local wine party - Internet wifi on dining room - Fishing equipment - English speaking guide - On board insurance and service charges Excluded: - Beverages - Tips and other personal expenses - All other services not clearly mentioned above Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (Hanoi Emerauld Hotel).

Free and easy till pickup for flight to Hue. Upon arrival, we will spend a full day touring Hue city. Our visiting sites includes Old Imperial City, Flag Tower, Thien Mu Pagoda, Royal Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. The tour ends with your self exploration of Dong Ba bustling market. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hue (Orchid hotel***)

Free and easy day to relax till airport transfer to the station for scenic train journey to Hoian. Tranfer to Hoian ancient town upon arrival. We will enjoy walking tour to visit the the town. We will see a historic house, the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall. We enjoy a free afternoon to make the most of delightful Hoi An and its surrounding areas. The market is a good place to buy silk that can be made up into fine garments. After visiting historical tour, We start for our Hoi An Street Food Tour. We all will eat in different restaurants with more many dishes. This tour is the time you would explore the hidden local places by night in beautiful Hoi An. Back to the hotel at about 8pm. Meals: Breakfast/Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian (Vinh Hung Library Hotel)

Pickup at the hotel at 7:50 am, we drive to visit My Son. The My Son temple complex is regarded one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. It is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Borobodur of Java in Indonesia, Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Bagan of Myanmar and Ayutthaya of Thailand. Although badly damaged by bombing raids in the 1960s, the site still has more than 20 structures and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Leaving My Son for boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon river. You could visit the living of the local people and feeling the fresh air. You will have soft lunch on the boat and see the beautiful views along the river. Arrive Hoian in early afternoon. Free time to explore Hoian ancient town. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian (Vinh Hung Library hotel).

Free and easy day to relax and explore Hoian ancient town. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian (Vinh Hung library hotel***)

Transfer to the hotel in Saigon upon arrival. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon (Saigon Beautifull *** hotel )

Pickup at the hotel at 7:40, we head out of town to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an extensive underground network of approximately 200 kilometers of tunnels dug initially by the Viet Minh and then expanded by the Viet Cong. Here contains hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used extensively for refuge and storage and also utilized as a military base for the Viet Cong close to Saigon. In late afternoon, transfer to Saigon for half day city tour. Our city tour will help you to see the best of Saigon. We visit the historic Reunification palace and War Remnants Museum, followed by the architectural treats of French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the post Office. Free time at leisure or shopping at Ben Thanh Market nearby. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon (Saigon Beautifull 3 hotel).

6.30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Express Highway, stopping to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields. 9.30 AM: On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. 11.30 AM: Keep cruising to a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Arrive in Tan Phong island, join to a cooking class. Enjoy your cooking experience and learn how to prepare special Vietnamese dishes. Food cooked by yourself and fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Relax on the hammocks to get back your energy. 14.00 PM: Cycle around the village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong delta. 15:00 PM: Take a boat ride back to CaiBe, meet thecar/van for the trip back to Hochiminh city. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon (Saigon Beautifull 3 hotel).

DAY 14: SAIGON DEPARTURE Today, you are free till airport transfer for departure flight. Trip ends! Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: N/A