This 14-day itinerary provides an overview of some of the major highlights of Vietnam, including Ha Noi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Ho Chi Minh City. The trip begins in Ha Noi and includes visits to cultural and historical sites as well as activities like cruising in Ha Long Bay, exploring caves in the Mekong Delta, and seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels. The itinerary offers a mix of guided sightseeing, activities, and free time in locations throughout northern, central, and southern Vietnam before concluding in Ho Chi Minh City.

1. VIET NAM HIGHLIGHTS - 14 Days
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Overview
Ha Noi's history dates back almost a thousand years. It has witnessed numerous incursions from
China, seen a host of Vietnamese emperors come and go and at one time it even lost its status as
the nation's capital.
Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival
Ha Noi's history dates back almost a thousand years. Pick up at arrival in Noi Bai airport by our
guide, you will see Long Bien Bridge on the way to Hotel. After check in, our Customer Care
Executive will meet you at the hotel at 18 00 pm for a trip briefing, answering your questions, as
well as giving you some travelling tips in Viet Nam. (D)
Day 2: Ha Noi – Ha Long
Leave Ha Noi by private car, we embark Red Dragon junk. You can savor traditional
Vietnamese seafood while cruising to Ha Long bay, Passing Indochina film studio, Teapot islet,
Blockhouse islet, Goat Head islet… This day tour is going on to admire Cong Do tranquility,
different formation limestone islets and take kayaking or swimming at quiet Cong Dam area.
Back to the junk for relaxing, night fishing is available upon your request before dinner. (B, L,
D)

2. Day 3: Ha Long – Ha Noi
Morning view of Bay’s landscape, you will have breakfast in the fresh air and then visit Vong
Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat. Meet the locals and visit floating school & fish farms
you will have more time to swim in the middle of the bay. At noon, the boat starts cruising
towards the harbor along the way for more fascinating formations while A la carte lunch is
served. Transfer to Ha Noi, we have free time wander around Hanoi. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Ha Noi - Hue
We are starting the day by visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s
Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Houseon-Stilts, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
The Temple of Literature is originally built as a temple to Confucius. This is the site of
Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Then we have one hour Cyclo Tour through the
Old Quarter. Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally
thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Transfer to airport for your flight to Hue and
stay overnight in the City. (B, L)
Day 5: Hue Ctiy Tour
Hue was once the Imperial capital and now listed as a World heritage site. Many of the sites can
be reached by river and this makes an excellent way to see the city. A boat trip on the
romantically named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious sites, Thien Mu Pagoda.
Then discover Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.
The afternoon continues with a visit to the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc & Khai Dinh.
(B, L)

3. Day 6: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
On the way to Da Nang, we will stop along the way to visit the Lang Co beach where you can be
the first to see sunrise in Viet Nam. After passing Lang Co beach, we drive 20km on Sea cloud
pass (Hai Van Pass) - the highest pass in the country and one of the most scenic hillside roads in
Viet Nam. The next stop is Cham museum where displayed the exhibitions of Cham people. The
Cham museum in Da Nang has incomparably the best collection anywhere of Cham materials,
mostly sculptures. We arrive at Hoi An in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Day 7: My Son – Hoi An
In the morning, we take a private car from Hoian to My Son Holy Land, a World Heritage.
Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now
remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. Back to Hoi An for lunch and relax, it is light
excursion to go around tiny town of Hoi An for city tour: 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300
years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house. (B, L)
Day 8: Hoi An Free Day
Full day leisure at Cua Dai beach, the perfect place to spend a day. We also have a half day
option to follow your tour leader for a ride along the paths and lanes to smaller villages near the
town. (B)
Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Sai Gon
From Hoi An, we go to Da Nang airport for short flight to Sai Gon. Pick up at arrival in Tan Son
Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel for your rest time. (B)

4. Day 10: Sai Gon - Vinh Long
This morning we set off for our drive to the town of Vinh long. Here we will board our private
boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals of the Mekong. We will stop at a local
restaurant for a sumptuous Delta lunch before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and
canals of the delta. Then we visit some local cottage industries such as tile workshop, tofu
makers, blacksmith, and coffin makers… Arriving at the home of a local farmer family, they will
be our hosts for this evening and will tell us more about life in the Delta. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Vinh Long - Can Tho
Early start with the sounds of the delta, we have short walk around the island to observe the daily
activities of local farmers. Continue with our cruise, we arrive at Mr. Cai Cuong house, which
was a former landlord house. Here, we can devour the fresh tropical fruits of the Delta, while
having a brief South Vietnamese traditional music performed by local artists. We carry on with a
visit to a Nursery garden, where you can see most of the Delta fruit tree seedlings. Continue our
journey to the city of Can Tho for staying. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Can Tho - Sai Gon
We leave the hotel in the morning. Boarding a motor boat along the Mighty Mekong River to Cai
Rang floating market where a colorful display of boats carrying juicy fruits and vegetables gather
for daily exchanging. Then continue the cruise on the River for other sights. (B)

5. Day 13: Cu Chi City Tour
Through the rubber forest to Cu Chi Tunnels, we explore the maze of tunnels which display
various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made
by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Back to Ho Chi Minh City at noon, after luch we
visit The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum formerly known as the Museum of
American War Crimes. Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office were built between 1877 and
1883. Visit Ben Thanh Market, the bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to
its central location. (B, L)
Day 14: Sai Gon Departure
Free at your leisure 06:00 am for airport pick up and transfer. End of our services. (B)