Vietnam, a country nestled in the southern part of Eastern Asia is known for its peaceful and serene environ. Once haunted by the bloodshed and strife of Vietnam War, the streets of the country in its current avatar buzz with youthful energy. Tall and looming skyscrapers, quaint floating markets, mopeds zooming through the roads, and paddy fields add even more to its overall charms. Oozing overwhelming natural beauty and rich heritage, the country takes you on a journey through its ancient architecture and its vibrant culture.

·        Package Duration: 11 Nights - 12 Days
·        Accommodation: 3/4/5 * As per requirement
·        Best time to Visit : Spring (February to April) and Autumn (August to October)
·        Meal Plan: Breakfast as per itinerary
·        Transfers & Sightseeing : In comfortable AC vehicle as per the itinerary

Day 01 - HANOI - ARRIVAL

Welcome to Vietnam!!
Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.

Walk & Explore the night life of Hanoi in Old Quarter area with lots of bar, pubs especially in Ta Hien Street at your leisure time. You have countless choice of options (On your own) TWX recommend Bia Hoi Function, Legend Beer Hanoi, Le Pub Hanoi, King Pirates Pub, O’Leary Sports Bar, Rock star Hanoi and Dragon Fly Bar Lounge

Showcasing sweeping boulevards, tree-fringed lakes and ancient pagodas, Hanoi is perhaps Asia’s most graceful, atmospheric and exotic capital city. It’s an energetic city on the move, and it often seems Hanoi’s ambitious citizens are determined to make up for lost time. Best known for its thriving contemporary arts scene and French architecture, visible by the many colonial villas scattered throughout the city. While it is rapidly developing, the city has retained many of its cultural traditions. Late night beer joints, food stalls spilling out across the street and a peaceful lake for a morning stroll, Hanoi offers an eye-popping introduction to Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02 - HA NOI – SA PA – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B, L, D)

Early breakfast is at hotel
An early morning pick-up will take you to Sa Pa, a town rich in culture, where you will be treated to the sight of the colorful traditional costumes of the H'mong, Dzao and Tay. Your guide will take you to the hotel and you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch.

Next up is a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H'mong, located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Your local guide will introduce you to the daily activities of the locals. You’ll also trek down to the bottom of the valley, to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Total walking distance is around 6km, taking roughly three hours. Head back to
Sa Pa in time for a group dinner with your fellow travelers.

This enchanting region is rich in minority culture and boasts fantastic landscapes sometimes veiled in mist, accentuating the magic and mystery. A Great area for excursions and adventures, Sapa is recommended for those who wish to meet ethnic minorities and discover the deep heart of Vietnam.

Sapa is the capital of a district of the same name. It is located at 1650 m altitude on a tributary of the Red River (Song Hong) in the border province of Lao Cai in the far north of Vietnam. The French colonial authorities opened up Sapa, formerly a remote area, creating a military post and a Catholic mission at the turn of the twentieth century. It was then used as a summer retreat for almost 50 years.
Overnight in Sa Pa

Day 03 - Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – HA NOI (B, L)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will hike from Sapa to Y Linh Ho, then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai, where you will witness the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. After picnic lunch in the village, head to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay. An evening bus journey will take you to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 04 - HA NOI – HA LONG BAY (B, L, D)

Early morning breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 17:30 Hours
Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi around 8 a.ma and drive to Halong City by private car. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side. Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Cruise Lounge.

Transfer to Cruise. Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island.

Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.

Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.

Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight. Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.

19:30 – 23:00 Hours  Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese BBQ Set Menu Dinner

Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
**Please note:
The program may vary a little depending upon the cruise you choose.
Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.

Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous wonders in the world and the best-known natural wonder of Vietnam. Rightly classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its landscape is of exceptional beauty with silhouettes of islands and islets in the bay contracted against the blue of the sky. Over 3000 emerging giants of stone dot its emerald waters. The legend tells of a dragon, striking the water with its tail, creating the chains of islands. Ha Long Bay is a veritable masterpiece of Nature. Abundant scenic beauty, archaeological and geological significance, cultural and historical connections, fresh seafood and proximity to international gateways make Ha Long Bay one of Vietnam’s most popular places to visit.
Overnight on cruise

Day 05 HA LONG – HA NOI (B, BRUNCH)

06:00 – 08:00 Hours

The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.

08:00 – 11:30 Hours
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes
approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

Back to Cruise and check out

Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf. Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew and return to Hanoi by private car
Overnight in Ha Noi

Day 06 HA NOI – DA NANG - HOI AN (B)

Breakfast is at Hotel.
Free until our transfer will take you go straight to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to Danang City. Upon arrival at Danang Airport, a private vehicle will be waiting for you for the 50 minute drive to your hotel in Hoi An to check in and relax.

Hoi An is Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town. A Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th Century, it boasts the grand architecture and beguiling riverside setting that befits its heritage. The existence of Hoi An is a unique case in the country and reflects the grandeur of the ancient culture of the Central Region.
Overnight in Hoi An

Day 07 - HOI AN – FREE DAY (B)

Breakfast is at hotel

Today is free to spend as you please, exploring Hoi An. You could visit An Bang Beach, the Cau Chua Pagoda (an iconic 1700s bridge), the incredibly ornate Fukian Assembly Hall and plenty of authentic restaurants to try some of Vietnam’s delicious, rich cuisine.
Overnight in Hoi An

Day 08 - HOI AN TOWN – MY SON (B, Light Lunch)

Breakfast is at Hotel.
You will be picked up at your hotel for a visit to My Son Holy Land (My Son Sanctuary), a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by the marvellous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. Chosen as a religious centre and built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman, My Son is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, with tourists welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend two hours here to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings of the Champa Kingdom.

You will leave My Son and head to the boat station for a trip on Thu Bon River. Witness local village life and enjoy a light lunch on the boat before stopping at Kim Bong Carpentry
Village, the traditional ‘work’ village.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 09 HOI AN – HO CHI MINH (B)

Breakfast is at hotel
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport for your included flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh. After check-in, the day is yours to spend as you please. You could take some free time to explore the local markets, the Independence Palace and the museum of War Remnants.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is located at the heart of the southern part of Viet Nam, between the northern edge of the Mekong Delta and the South-East region of volcanic red soil. Being a transformation between the two terrains, Ho Chi Minh City is intertwined with natural forest, vast plains, long coast and hundreds of rivers and canals. The Saigon River winds around the city and connect it with the East Sea. It is nicknamed "Pearl of the Far East." Nowadays, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, a major hub for commercial, tourist and cultural activities. It's the mesmerizing gateway to Vietnam where traditional and modern influences live side by side. High-rises loom over shabby French colonial villas; conical-hatted street vendors plod past karaoke bars and glitzy shops.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10 - HO CHI MINH – MY THO – HO CHI MINH (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel
Morning transfer to My Tho to see the agrarian life in vibrant Southern Delta.Take a boat trip to visit the beautiful islets of Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix. Visit a southern
traditional house in Quoi An village with coconut product & handicraft collections. Enjoy some fruit while listening to folk songs

Take a horse cart along the village to Ben Truc orchard to taste honey tea or local wine. Enjoy anther rowing boat to visit a coconut candy workshop and taste this famous local product. Head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11 - HO CHI MINH – CU CHI (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, begin the drive to Cu Chi Tunnel, located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district due to its role in the Vietnam war. It is legendary thanks to its original tunnel system, stretching over 220km, and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
The peaceful, rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalo, swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors today will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage and defoliation all over the area caused by bombing and mines, When Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone". However, the remnants here are proof of the fierce battleground that took place. Afterwards, head back to Ho Chi
Minh for lunch with your fellow travelers.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 12 - HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.