Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (D)

Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be welcomed by VietnamBambooTravel's guide and transferred to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, still called Saigon by many locals, is crowded with motorbikes and cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour takes us to the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some beautiful French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Welcome dinner at one of the finest restaurant of Ho Chi Minh city. Stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Mighty Mekong Delta (B, L)

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An Ancient Town (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, we board a short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we will pick you up and transfer to Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport from 16th century but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang City, the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Upon arrival, check into hotel. Have lunch at one of the famous restaurants of Hoi An before having a walking tour. The ancient architecture of Hoi An 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 Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the 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. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 4: Hoi An - Hue (B, L)

The next destination is Hue, the Old Royal City in Vietnam in 17th century. Upon leaving Hoi An, we drive north to Hue. 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 Lang Co beach before reaching Hue city. As Vietnam’s last feudal capital, the small and quiet city of Hue 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, which contains the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue - Hanoi (B, L, D)

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong (B, L)

08:00 AM: Transfer to Halong city for boat cruise on the Bay, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of buffalo boys. Embark on Junk, boat crew will greet you with special seafood lunch while boat cruise around the bay to visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach before finishes at harbor for transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi - Departure (B)

Accommodation

• Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Elios , Kingston , Lavender or similar
• Hotels in Hoi An: Glory, Pho Hoi Riverside or similar
• Hotels in Hue: Hue Queen, Orchid Hotel or similar
• Hotels in Hanoi: Medallion, Hanoi View hotel, Gia Bao Grand, Boss hotel
• Halong Bay Cruises: Phoenix Cruise , Amigo Cruise, Bai Tu Long Junk or similar

• Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Continental hotel Rex hotel similar
• Hotels in Hoi An: Hoi An Trail, Hoi An Beach resort or similar
• Hotels in Hue: Villa Hue, Saigon Morin, Park View
• Hotels in Hanoi: Sunway,Maison D’ Hanoi, Zephyr, Flower Garden
• Halong Bay Cruises: Paloma Cruise,Victory Cruise, Red dragon

• Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Sofitel Plaza, Windsor Plaza, Caravell
• Hotels in Hoi An: Palm Garden, Victoria resort or similar
• Hotels in Hue: Pilgrimage Village Hue, Celadon Palace
• Hotels in Hanoi: Inter-Continental, Melia Hotel, Sofitel plaza hotel
• Halong Bay Cruises: Indochina Sails, Ginger Cruise, Jaminse

Tour includes:

• Pick up & drop off at hotels at the places
• Welcome dinner & fairy well dinner with Vietnamese demonstration cuisine
• Accommodation based on twin sharing in places as indicated in program
• Food as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
• All transfers and transportation
• All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Local professional English speaking tour guide at places
• Boat cruise on Halong Bay (Shared boat)
• Private boat on Perfume River in Hue
• Internal air tickets (Economy class with Vietnam airline): Da Nang and Hue - Hanoi

Tour excludes:

• International flights
• Airport tax and International departure tax (14 USD/ person, accept US dollar and Vietnam dong)
• Visas and visa fee to Vietnam
• Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
• Other meals and drinks
• Late check out & early check in for all accommodation at the places
• Al other service is not made on the written form
• Travel Insurance
• Tips & gratuities