DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI (Meals: None)
On arrival at Noibai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (Meals: B/L)
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are not to be missed. We visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance. O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG (Meals: B/L/D)
* Pick up time at hotel 08:30 AM
12:15 Board Deluxe Junk, check in registration
12:45 Start Cruise
13:00 Have Lunch on board
13:30 Cruising through Wonder of Halong bay, via Dinh Huong, Ga choi, Dog, Sail islands visiting Sung Sot cave and swimming at Titov beach.
17:30 Taste Vietnamese wine and viewing sun setting
19:30 Dinner on board
21:00 Fishing and leisure

DAY 4: HA LONG – HANOI (Meals: B)
7:00 Have breakfast
07:30 A morning cruise to Man’s head, Tortoise island and visiting Luon cave by small bamboo boat, via Bai Tu Long Indochina video.
10:00 Packing ready for check out
11:45: Arrive Halong wharf transfer to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI – HUE (Meals: B)
After breakfast we have free time to explore Hanoi until transferring to Noibai airport for a flight to Hue Vietnam’s last feudal capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for magnificent architectures, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. We spend this afternoon to visit Hue with the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town and enjoy a walk to the Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. O/N in Hue.

DAY 6: HUE - DA NANG – HOIAN (Meals: B)
This morning we will embark for a Dragon boat to visit beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda riverside which now becomes the symbol of Hue and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Upon leaving Hue we drive south to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Danang City, the China Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. O/N in Hoian.

DAY 7: HOIAN (Meals: B/L)
The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. A perfect way to relax and viewing sun setting on Thu Bon river taking us to admire the spectacular countryside and explore a handicraft ceramic village and boat building yards. O/N in Hoian.

DAY 8: HOIAN - NHA TRANG (Meals: B)
An early morning transfer to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Nha Trang. The fabulous sunny weather, turquoise water surrounding a string offshore islands and white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city make Nha Trang an ideal place for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape. O/N in Nha Trang.

DAY 9: NHA TRANG (Meals: B/L)
The fabulous sunny weather, turquoise water surrounding a string of islands and white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city make Nha Trang one of Vietnam's premier beach resorts. We board a boat for a day trip around the coastal islands, stopping on at a local fishing village to observe the island life, Mun Island for corals viewing by snorkeling. Today we also have lots of time on the blue clear water enjoying swimming and snorkeling or lazing on a beach. A seafood lunch is some enjoyment of the trip. We arrive back in town late afternoon and visit the Long Son Pagoda and the impressive Ponagar Cham Towers, which are overlooking the colorful fishing port. O/N in Nha Trang.

DAY 10: NHA TRANG – HO CHI MINH (Meals: B)
Group will have breakfast at hotel, group transferred to airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival meet up and transfer to hotel.

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH - TAY NINH - CU CHI TUNNELS - HO CHI MINH (Meals: B/L)
The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh; this religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH - CAN THO (Meals: B/L)
The sightseeing tour acquaints us with some major sights of Ho Chi Minh City passing wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace; this famous edifice was the former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum before ending up our morning agenda at the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! We travel by roads through the rolling countryside to Can Tho, the largest town in the Mekong Delta. O/N in Can Tho.

DAY 13: CAN THO - VINH LONG - HO CHI MINH (Meals: B/L)
Can Tho famous with Cai Rang floating market where hundreds of local boats drifting on the Mekong river and sell local agriculture products. Upon leaving Can Tho we drive to Vinh Long and board a boat for an exciting excursion around the tributaries of the mighty Mekong River. As a highlight of the trip we visit the various fascinating local cottages industries including rice paper makers, bonsai nurseries as well as the vibrant floating market of Cai Be whose trading way is very interesting. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with many seasonal fruits at an orchard, we weave our way through the intricate network of canals that are the lifeblood of the Mekong Delta. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 14: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (Meals: B)
There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh. The trip ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

INCLUSIVE:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotel or similar one
• Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Boat trip Halong, Hue, Hoian, Nha trang, Vinh Long, Can Tho
• Water puppet show
• English speaking guide
• Domestic flight ticket Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Saigon
• Domestic flight airport tax

EXCLUSIVE:
Other meals, tip, drinks, international airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out Vietnam, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.

Tour cost in US dollar per person valid until 30 Sep 2009
Group size	First class	Superior class	Deluxe class
02 persons	1,676	2,020	2,492
03 - 04 persons	1,496	1,840	2,312