Day 1 : Welcome to Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. Evening dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Float on the sparkling emerald waters of Halong Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese Junk. Glide past hidden islets and towering limestone karsts, stopping to practise T’ai Chi amidst some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery.

12 days, 1 country and 7 cities
11 nights accommodation

11 Breakfasts 4 Lunch 4 Dinners

Balanced

Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. Evening dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his stilt house, and the Temple of Literature. Cyclo tour through the Old Quarter. Afternoon at leisure.
Transfer to Halong Bay. Board a Junk boat, visit Trung Trang Cave, relax at Tra Bau Beach, and enjoy a cooking class and dinner onboard. Overnight on the boat.
Morning Tai Chi session and kayak in Ao Ech. Return to Hanoi and fly to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An. Evening at leisure.
Walking tour of Old Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, and Thanh Dong Organic Village. Afternoon at leisure.
Morning at leisure. Afternoon free for exploration.
Boat to Red Bridge Cooking School for a cooking class and lunch. Travel over Hai Van Pass to Hue.
Cyclo tour of Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. Cruise Perfume River on a dragon boat. Be My Guest lunch with a local family. Afternoon at leisure.
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Walking tour including Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Dinner at KOTO restaurant.
Day trip to Cai Be town. Cruise canals, visit a local family, and enjoy a home-hosted lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour Cu Chi Tunnels with a Viet Cong veteran. Visit the former American Ambassador’s home. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City.
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for departure.