Best of Vietnam

Your private guide will meet you at the hotel to start your Hanoi tour. You'll first visit famous landmarks including Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the One Pillar Pagoda for a glimpse of Vietnam's profound history.

The highlight of the day follows - a cyclo ride through the busy and chaotic Old Quarter. After visit the Museum of Ethology, you'll take around 1 hour to experience authentic Hanoi and traditional Vietnamese lifestyles. Be sure to try some street food and browse the unique handicrafts along the way.

Later, take a leisurely stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned theater nearby as you enjoy a traditional water puppet show, a storytelling performance combining music and movement that offers deeper insight into Vietnamese culture.

Travel to Halong Bay from Hanoi, and it will take about 2.5 hours by road. After boarding your cruise ship, a delicious lunch awaits as you set sail.

The afternoon is yours to explore, with a range of optional activities (kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, etc.) on offer. When the golden hour arrives, do not miss the breathtaking view of the bay, with the limestone peaks lit up in gold and orange. It makes a great lead-in to your evening, as you then sit down to a tasty dinner on board.

Tips: Since you'll be bringing all your luggage onboard today and packing it again to disembark tomorrow, it's a good idea to keep the items you'll need during the cruise readily accessible to save time repacking.

Start your day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on deck - wake up early to join in! Then, explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave) which is famous for its awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites. After about 1 hour of sightseeing, return to your boat and enjoy a brunch while heading to the pier.

Your private driver and guide will meet you at the pier and take you to the airport in Hanoi, then you'll fly to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you'll be accompanied to your hotel in Hoi An, with the evening free to relax.

Meet your private guide in the morning, and then take a bicycle tour that begins in Hoi An's lively old town and continues into the peaceful surrounding villages. You'll enjoy a scenic ride along winding country paths surrounded by rice paddies fields.

After the ride, take a short break before boarding a round bamboo basket boat for a cruise along the Cua Dai River. Gliding through a maze of coconut palm-lined waterways, you'll have chance to try crab fishing and paddling the boat.

In the afternoon, explore the old-world charm of Hoi An ancient town by visiting the historic Japanese Bridge, Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese Merchant's House.

Note: If you find a 1-hour bicycle ride too challenging, we can arrange a vehicle alternatively.

Today is yours to explore Hoi An on your own, you can stroll through the alleyways, drink Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe, sample local delights and relax on the beach. Or opt for some interesting experiences that we can offer:

• Traditional lantern making class
• Private cooking class
• Nighttime river cruise
• Da Nang side trip with Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge)
• Day trip to My Son Sanctuary

If you wish to dive deeper into Vietnam's history and culture, consider extending your stay for a few days in Hue to explore its ancient Imperial City and the royal tombs that reflect the grandeur of the Nguyen Dynasty.

This morning, set out for a half day exploration of the historic underground Cu Chi Tunnels - a vast network of narrow passageways that once served as secret hideouts and lifelines during the war. Walking through them, you'll get a vivid sense of the courage and ingenuity that defined this remarkable chapter of history.

After the tour, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Ben Thanh market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace).

If you like, you can take a leisurely stroll through Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) and visit Old Saigon Post Office.

Today, head to the charming city of My Tho in the area for a full-day Mekong Delta tour. Start your tour at a bustling wholesale fruit market before boarding a boat to cruise along the Tien River, with four scenic islets awaiting your exploration. Along the way, you'll pass fishing villages and fruit farms. Upon reaching An Khanh Village, enjoy a short walk to Vuondau to taste fresh fruits and honey tea.

Afterward, take a rowing boat to Quedua, where you'll visit a traditional coconut candy workshop. Then hop on a local cart to a riverside restaurant for an authentic Mekong Delta lunch. Savor local cuisine such as the elephant fish before returning by private car to Ho Chi Min City, with a final stop at the Vinh Trang Pagoda - an architectural gem mixing Asian and European styles.