VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS (10 DAYS)

Today is first day on Vietnam Highlights 10 day package - Driver will wait for you at Arrival Terminal in the Tan Son Nhat international airport. Look around till you can see your name appears on " Welcome board on driver's hand" - transfer to hotel and check in at 2:PM

Accommodation: Saigon Prague hotel 3* or similar
Option: Join the Street food tour in the evening, taste some local foods, draft beer, cocktail...

There 2 options today
1. You can join Ho Chi Minh City Tour :
Reunification Palace, War Remnant Museum, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market

Pick up at your hotel and city tour begins at the century-old Reunification Palace also known as Independence Palace, built on the sight of the former Norodom palace, a landmark of Ho Chi Minh City which witnessed the growth of Ho Chi Minh City during peacetime and throughout the Vietnam War until its end in 1975.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French colonial times, including a stop at the impressive Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, discover the magnificent neon-Romanesque architecture as you take in the tranquil atmosphere inside. At the opposite Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, learn about this significant landmark – the busiest post office in Vietnam. Next visit to War Remnants museum where the relics of the War are displayed in all their terrible glory.

Time permits, take a look at the embroidery workshop of XQ Vietnam before a visit to Ben Thanh Market, a lively market in central District 1, where your guide can help you barter for goods. End the tour at your hotel.

2. Mekong Delta Tour:
Arrive to My Tho town, visit Vinh Trang pagoda an oldest ancient one in Southern Vietnam. Known as the largest pagoda and the most special architecture in Mekong Delta. Its architecture was influenced by Vietnamese culture and Khmer’s culture as well as European’s architecture

Then transfer to the pier boat for getting on a motorized boat. Take a leisurely boat ride in Tien River to enjoy fresh air, to see the peaceful life of the local people, Passing the stilt house, the fishing floating farm, the four Islands (Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, Unicorn)

After passing Rach Mieu bridge, we disembark at Thoi Son Islet that locates on Phoenix Island. Take a leisurely walking on the village paths, visit local people’s home, orchard garden and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern folk music.

Then visit honey bee farm and taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is really good for health. Local people also have python farm for those tourists, who like adventure can take a photo with pythons.

Take a hand- rowed sampan through the creeks for sightseeing the natural water coconut trees a symbol in the Delta areas. Return to the motorized boat then cruising to Ben Tre province, visit coconut candy workshop to know how to make delicious candies by hand.

Having lunch at Riverside restaurant. After lunch, cruising to Unicorn Island to visit crocodile farm and visit the remains of Coconut belief., Then take a short walking through the narrow village path to the car. Return to Ho Chi Minh city around 6.00pm.

Take a Flight to Nha Trang in the evening or late afternoon

We're kicking it in Nha Trang for another night. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach saving your energy for seaside bar fun as the sun sets. Free and easy to day, discover Nha Trang Beach City on your own, Local travel expert will give you some advices and suggestions today
Accommodation: Nha Trang Central City Hotel 3 *
Activities: free & Easy

After a short flight & a coastal drive we find ourselves in a canal town overflowing with beauty and ancient history. With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an ancient house & ordering custom-made clothes at an artful tailor are just some of the activities that will colour our day. Tonight you can opt onto a Vietnamese cooking class activities

Accommodation: Hoi an Rose Garden hotel 3* or similar
Activities: Join the Cooking Class activities ( opt)

Visit the stunning Marble Mountain to learn more about religion in Vietnam, poke around in galleries & market stalls / Han Market in Da Nang - the best shopping in Vietnam in our opinion, and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. That's how your free day in Hoi An could roll.

Accommodation: Hoi an Rose Garden hotel 3*
Activities: Marble mountain tour

Though we'll have grown content with Hoi An life, this morning the show must go on. After all, the former imperial town of Hue has invited us over, and we'd be foolish to turn it down. Intricately decorated pavilions, lotus flower ponds, and colourful artworks mark our first sightseeing venture in Hue. Totally in awe of the Imperial Palace, we move on to the 7-story Thien Mu Pagoda & learn of the horrific history of the Hue Buddhist massacre as well as taking in a cyclo ride to see the city

Accommodation: Hue Asia hotel 3*
Activities: Highlights Hue

Today we fly out of Hue in the direction of Vietnam's time capsule capital. A trio of influences and filled with romance, 2 nights here will see us utterly smitten. With an epic fusion of French, Chinese & Vietnamese influence, you'll easily fall in love with Hanoi. Our time will be spent weaving through a maze of 36 trading streets filled with colourful goods for sale, and unwinding in the walled gardens of the Temple of Literature. Later, why not take a stroll to the famous Train Street for an egg coffee or check out the quirky shows at the Water Puppet Theatre before topping the night off with a few Bia Hoi's.

Itinerary
08.00-08.30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter
09.00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 hours.
11.30-12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12.00-12.30: Get transfer to Erina Cruise by a tender boat.
13.00: Warmly welcome to Erina Cruise and enjoy the lunch while
cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay.
14.00: Check-in your cabin.
15.00-16.30: Do kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area or Titop island (the
background of“Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi
17.30: Come back to Cruise and participate in our Sunset Party.
18.00: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Cruise, practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the SkyBar
19.00: Time for romantic dinner
20.30: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Halong Bay Cruise.

06.00: Early morning sun risers and enjoy Tai chi lesson on the sundeck.
06.30-7h20: Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay (If donot go to the Dark and Bright cave, you can have a late breakfast until 8:20 am)
07.20: Visit Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
08.45: Comeback to your Cruise.
09.30: Check-out from the cabin.
10.00: Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine.
10.45: You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbour.
11.30: You arrives Tuan Chau Harbour. The Crew says good bye to you and the trip ends

Today is the final day of package and just relax, prepare your baggage before checking out at 12 PM. Driver will take you to the airport for your onwarding plan, If you still wonder and want to extend your holidays, Local expert will give suggestions.