Day 1: Arrival Saigon 

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer to the hotel in Saigon, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, free time at leisure.  Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta & My Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B)

Drive to My Tho (65km). On arrival we take a private boat trip along the small canals of Mekong River seeing the daily life of the Mekong River people in both sides of the river. Then take a short tour by “xe loi” (motorized rickshaw) on the rural lane to the bank of Mekong River visiting a rice farm, coconut candy factory and honey bee farm. Continue our journey by sampan through the canals and mangrove forests to reach an island. Stroll on a fruit garden, taste diverse types of seasonal fruits, tea mixed with bee’s honey and enjoy a special folk show of traditional Mekong Delta music.

Afternoon back to Ho Chi Minh, stop en route visiting the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, the most famous pagoda in the south of Vietnam whose architecture is a mixture of Vietnamese, Kh’mer and Chinese.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho chi Minh - Danang - Hoi An (B)

Morning drive to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence back to Saigon and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Danang (VN 328 SGN  16:00 DAD 17:10). Pick up on your arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B)

Transfer from Hoi An to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Drive back to Hoi An, visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An - Hue  (B)

Free day at leisure until we transfer you to Hue. Upon your arrival, visit the Cidatel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue - Hanoi (B)

Morning cruise leisurely along the romantic Perfume River visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial tomb of the Emperor Minh Mang. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi (VN 244 HUI     14:30    HAN 15:40).  Pick up and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi (B)

Today we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.

Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)

Morning drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. Upon arrival, board your deluxe traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset.  Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.

Overnight on board.

Day 9: Halong - Hanoi - Luong Prabang (B)

After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Luong Prabang (QV323    HAN   18:25 LPQ  19:25). Pick up on your arrival and transfer to you hotel. Free at leisure, overnight in Luong Prabang.

Day 10: Luong Prabang (B)

Enjoy a full-day boat trip on the Mekong River to holy Pak Ou Caves, full of Buddha images of all styles and sizes. Stop over at the nearby villages of Xang Hai, Thin Hong and Pak Ou. Return to Luang Prabang by boat and overland to the traditional hand-weaving village of Phanom. O/N in Luang Prabang.

Day 11: Luong Prabang (B)

Free day at leisure for your own visit. Overnight in Luong prabang.

Day 12: Luong Prabang - Siem Reap (B)

After breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon your arrival, we transfer you to your hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: Siem Reap (B)

Pick up and start the city tour to visit the Angkor Thom: South Gate, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas temple. In the afternoon, continue to visit famous temple of Angkor Wat with enjoying sunset from top of Bakheng Hill. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsaras show & overnight in Siem Reap

Day 14: Siem Reap (B)

Free day at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 15: Siem Reap Departure (B)

Free day at leisure until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.

Price Inclusive:
- Economy Class Flights (Saigon - Danang, Hue - Hanoi - Luong Prabang - Siem Reap)

- Hotel accommodations in connecting room, family room or next door

- All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

- English speaking guide. Other languages are on request.

- Private boat trip in Mekong, Hue, Halong, Luong Prabang

- Meals as mentioned

- Entrance fees as indicated.

- 2 bottles of mineral water daily during tour only

- Vietnam visa on arrival (Visa stamping fee not included)