A city tour of Hanoi starts with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from outside), His House on-stilts, One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature - built in October 1073 to worship Confucius and considered to be the first university in Vietnam. After lunch time, we will then drive to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will see Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao, a former general commander. Later in the afternoon, you will get a chance to enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride around the 36 streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

7.45-8.15: Optional pick-up at the hotel by shuttle bus, and then transfer to Halong city. 10.00: Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin. 13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through. 15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains & swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at Hoa Cuong floating fishing village Visit Pearl Farm on request Join our Cooking Class on the floating house. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Pass by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near Surprising cave. Enjoy sunset party and relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views. 19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods. Evening activities: Join squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef. Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. Overnight on Lavender Cruises

06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck. 07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board. 08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong. 09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery. 10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier. 12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi. 16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer to Hanoi railway station to catch your night train to Dong Hoi.

Upon arrival, transfer to Phong Nha National Park this morning, and then board your private boat for the 1.5km cruise down the Son River to the Phong Nha Caves. You will enter the mystical tunnels filled with mighty stalactites and stalagmites. Check in your hotel and spend your stay in Phong Nha.

1. Itinerary: -9km of jungle trekking. -Explore Elephant Cave. -Swim in Ma Da crystal lake. -Enjoy the jungle BBQ. 2. ADVENTURE LEVEL: Moderate. For physically active guests. 3. MINIMUM AGE: 8 years old. 4. WHAT TO BRING: Long pants and long sleeved shirts, Walking shoes or hiking shoes, Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent, Swimwear and a travel towel sarong .

After breakfast at hotel, take your private transfer to Hue. On the way stop to visit Hien Luong bridge and Ben Hai river. Arrive in Hue, check in your hotel (if room is available), Overnight in Hue.

Morning: Our guide and driver will see you at your hotel, transfer to boat landing to take Dragon boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest and most beautiful pagodas in Hue. Then visit the beautiful Imperial Citadel, a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993. Here we will see the Imperial City and Forbidden City, the home of previous Emperors. Enjoy the various palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences, colleges, Flag Tower and Noon Gate. Leave away from the hustle and bustle of the city, transfer to Thanh Toan village was founded in 1741 by some military officials under King Le Thanh Tong on reclaiming the southern land of Dai Viet Kingdom. Stop at Thanh Toan eco restaurant for welcome drink and cooking class with our chef. Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese special foods. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. Afternoon: Visit Thanh Toan Bridge – one of the most valuable ancient bridges in Vietnam, was recognized as national heritage in 1990 and Agriculture tools museum – this is a unique community museum in Vietnam where you find a full set of farming and fishing tools together with many interesting stories of rural village life. Last top will be Khai Dinh tomb - that may be symptomatic of the decline of Vietnamese culture during the colonial era. Tour the end at your hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Hoi An, on the way stop at Lap An Lagoon and Hai Van Pass, Dragon bridge and Marble mountian before having lunch at Hoi An. After lunch, we go around the tiny town of Hoi An to visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants house. Check in your hotel and spend your stay in Hoi An.

Free time at leisure or shopping

After having breakfast, you are free at leisure till check-out (the check-out time is at noon). Take the transfer to Da Nang Airport for the departure flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon your arrival at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport you will be picked up and transferred to the city center. Check in your hotel and spend your stay in Ho Chi Minh.

Morning: 08:00 Start the trip for exploring the great atmosphere around of lively China town. Get into the rythm of this busiest and colourful scenes of Binh Tay market and Thien Hau Temple in the morning. We then visit the War Remnants Museum. Coffeebreak at 5th Floor REX (ordered & paid by yourself) Afternoon: Start the trip at travel office for visiting Reunification palace which was the residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975. Continue seeing some impressive French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. After visiting the City Hall, take a break-time at Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sales. Return to your hotel.

Highlights of tour: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an island of My Tho. Vinh Trang Pagoda is a Buddhist temple near My Tho in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. It is one of the best-known temples in the region. The beautiful structure features a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. The pagoda consists of five buildings, two ornamental yards and 178 pillars. The extremely beautiful structures in the pagoda are two triumphal arches bearing an art of inserting bottle and porcelain fragments which create harmonious pictures illustrating the Buddha’s legendaries. My Tho – Approx 70 KM – 02 hours drive from Saigon. The gateway to Mekong Delta was founded in the 17th century by Chinese refugees fleeing Taiwan after the fall of the Southern Ming dynasty.The economy is based on tourism, fishing and the cultivation of rice, coconuts,bananas, mangoes, longans and citrus fruit. Visit the local islands to find out the traditional way of living. Enjoy a nice boat ride on the Mekong River. Later, return to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel

After having breakfast, you are free at leisure till check-out (the check-out time is at noon). Take the transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the departure flight. End of services.