Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcome by tour guide and transfer to hotel for check in (after 14:00). Then, free at leisure to discovery Hanoi by yourself 

Overnight in Hanoi 

Today's tour of Hanoi provides an in-depth look in to the history and culture of the city. Visit the house and Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (Closed on Mondays, Fridays and every afternoon), the country's oldest university - the Temple of Literature .Enjoy the famous traditional Water Puppetry Show in Thang Long Theatre Finally, it’s high time for us to enjoy street food in Hanoi. You will try some of speciality food such as Dried beef mannequin (Nom Bo Kho), Hanoi Bread and Kebab rice noodles (Bun Cha).

Afterwards, we move to nosiy Dong Xuan Market-one of the biggest and oldest markets in Hanoi and stop at Nguyen Huu Huan, which is called café street to enjoy Egg-milk coffee.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Note: the food will be object to be changed based on restaurant availability, customer requirement & the weather conditions. Our tour guide will inform guests upon arrival. 

Morning, picks you up at your hotel, then leave by coach to Tam Coc, take a boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone.    

Continue to bike to Mua Cave through the rice fields. It is definitely a more challenging road, but much more beautiful!

Mua Caves is probably the most instagrammable site in the whole Ninh Binh Province located around 7 km away from Ninh Binh Legend hotel.

The actual cave is located at the foot of the mountain, but the real heartstopping attraction is at the top of the mountain. To reach it, you have to climb 500 - very steep and uneven - stone steps, but it is absolutely worth it in order to get one of the most stunning views you will ever see. The two viewpoints give you a priviledged panoramic view of Tam Coc, Trang An and Ninh Binh.

Then, transfer back to Hanoi and then we will go to Hanoi Railway station to catch night train to Sapa.

Overnight on train (1 pax/ticket on sharing 4 soft berth cabin). Guide escorts on train

*Note:

- Our price base on sharing cabin with other not private, tour guide escort on train 

- If you are odd, you have to share cabin with other guests. In case, you need a private cabin, kindly add extra cost:

+ 1 tickets: 35USD/ticket/way

+ 2 tickets: 70USD/ticket/way

+ 3 tickets: 105USD/ticket/way 

Morning, transfer to visit local school in Sapa for interact with local children.

Have lunch at local restaurant. 

Afternoon, transfer to the Black Hmong villages of Lao Chai. Experience Hmong Batik introduction & handicraft making at tribe village, meet Black H'mong people and Red Dao people. You will be able to meet both Black H’mong and Red Dzao minorities, spend the morning to experience first hand the magical Hmong tribes, the people, the culture and the most exciting aspect is the Sapa embroidery. The textiles provide a glimpse into the traditional weaving and decorating practices of the ethnic minorities in the region. The special clothes are created with special techniques handed down over the generations, and viewing the unique production methods is always an intriguing experience for the visitor. Overnight at homestay in Ta VAn   

Note: Sharing with other tourists at the same floor, separate blanket & mattress per person is arranged. 

No Air conditioner, just fan is availalble  

Start trekking at 9:30 Am, 8 km walking to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa. In the late afternoon, we transfer you back to Lao Cai station to take night train back to Ha Noi. 

Overnight on train (1 pax/ticket on sharing 4 soft berth cabin)

*Note:

- Our price base on sharing cabin with other not private, tour guide escort on train 

- If you are odd, you have to share cabin with other guests. In case, you need a private cabin, kindly add extra cost:

+ 1 tickets: 35USD/ticket/way

+ 2 tickets: 70USD/ticket/way

+ 3 tickets: 105USD/ticket/way 

Early morning reaches to Hanoi Railway Station, having breakfast at local restaurant depart for Ha Long Bay going through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. This exciting cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. 

Overnight on cruise  

Wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Ha Long Bay.

Enjoy a breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat's deck before disembarking and transfer back to Hanoi to attend Noi Bai Airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in, free at leisure.   

Overnight in Hue  

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.               

Suggestion Flight: VN 1545 HAN HUI 16:05 17:25 (Airfare excluded on our price) 

Our tour guide will pick you up at hotel in Hue then transfer to visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. You will also stop to visit the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.   

In the afternoon, start your Dragon boat trip on Perfume River and a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda - Hue's oldest and most beautiful pagoda, thought to be the symbol of religion and spirit of the Hue people.

Then we take a short drive to elaborate Royal tomb of Tu Duc Emperor which is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque and largest works of architecture of Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs. Finally, visit Dong Ba Market is the biggest commercial center of  Hue city.

Overnight in Hue. 

After breakfast, leaving to Hoian, half way between Danang and Hue lies the Hai Van Pass, which is the dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam. Continue Northwards on Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the My Khe Sea.

Then, visit Marble Mountain is a group of five marble and limestone mountains, named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

Arrival Hoian,visit the ancient city of Hoi An which former name’s Faifo where there were a lot of Chinese living together with the Japanese and Vietnamese. Explore the sights of its quaint historic district with your private guide.

Cross over the old wooden slats of the Japanese covered bridge. Imagine life over one hundred years ago at meticulously-maintained Phung Hung Ancient House and take in the stunning  . Join in lantern making activities in Hoi An ancient town.

Then, stop at Hoi An’s busy local market. 

Overnight in Hoian. 

After breakfast, ride a bicycle to Hoi An’s colorful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients that will be used in the cooking lesson later, so make sure your camera is handy. Bike onwards to Tra Que vegetable village where you can enjoy a nice refreshing welcome drink then walk through the vegetable gardens where local farmers work on their fields, using the traditional methods they have been using for hundreds of years, no electrical machinery here. Continue onwards to a nearby restaurant. Here a local chef will help you learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food like: Tra Que Vegetable Salad, Tam Huu (spring onion rolls), Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake) & Hoi An fresh spring rolls.

Finish off with a delicious lunch of traditional dishes you have prepared yourself!  

Please note: Passengers who are not comfortable on a bicycle, a complimentary vehicle transfer can be arranged for this day so you may still take part in included market visit and cooking class.

Free to explore Hoian at night 

Overnight in Hoian 

Free at leisure till time transfer to Airport for flight to Saigon.

Upon arrival transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnel which were never discovered by American Force. These tunnels are stretching over 200 km and were important Viet Cong base during the American War. This underground network, dug by hand connected command posts hospital shelter and weapon factories. Transfer back to Saigon.   

Overnight in Saigon

Suggestion Flight: VN 115 DAD SGN 10:10 11:55 (Airfare excluded on our price) 

Before going to the cruise ship terminal in Cai Be, the car stops at Cai Be Cao Dai Cathedral, which is the religious symbol of local uniqueness.

Then the visitors are picked up by the tourist boats to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district – where is the rice trade largest exporter Southwest region of Vietnam, tourists will chat to learn more about daily life of the local. The next destinations are the Cai Be and Com candy craft village, where guests can see the production process of candy nuggets and try freshly baked sweet nuggets.

The next destination is to visit the bee farm for honey At Uncle Tu Dang's house, here, guests will hear Uncle Tu introduce the process of beekeeping for honey as well as the characteristics of each bee species, then try a cup of honey tea with the host, goodbye Uncle Tu. The ship continues to take guests to Tan Phong island to experience garden tourism, visit local specialty fruit gardens such as: Durian, Rambutan, Longan, Plum, Jackfruit.... seasonal.   

Next, visitors come to Uncle 5 On's house to participate in the garden folk music exchange with local garden artists and enjoy a cup of tea and welcome fruit of the host. Farewell to Uncle 5 On's house, guests continue to experience dinghy sailing in a small canal around Tan Phong island to Mekong Ecolodge check in rest and have lunch . After lunch, you take a walk around the Mekong Ecolodge campus to see fruit gardens and colorful flower gardens. Here, guests can pick and use fruits for free on the spot such as: Apples, Guava, Strawberry, Toad, To Nu jackfruit...

Around 16:00: Join the activity of slapping the ditch to catch fish and going to the garden to pick vegetables to prepare for dinner. After picking vegetables and catching fish, you will work with our chef at Mekong Ecolodge to prepare dishes from vegetables and fish you catch. Overnight at Mekong Ecolodge homestay 

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Nowadays, Cai Be floating market is not crowded as it was used to be.  

Guests receive bicycles to start the journey of discovery and participate in activities with the people on Tan  Phong island. 

First, we go to sister 3's house to see the process of making rice paper rolls, go to aunt 4's house to see how to knit a hammock with banana rope, go to Thao's house to learn how to knit water hyacinth, guests can knit one themselves beautiful gifts with the guidance of Ms. Thao, then go to Ms. Hieu's house to see the process of making nail files with bamboo sticks, locally available materials. Goodbye, Ms. Hieu cycled back to Ecolodge to participate in making jackfruit leaf cake with the guidance of Ms. Tam. The cake is said to be a specialty of Tan Phong island - guests will make cakes and enjoy together.

12h: Guests experience taking Tan Phong ferry with people to Hiep Duc ferry.

Then transfer back to Saigon, check in hotel.

Freely explore Saigon at night 

Overnight in Saigon.  

After breakfast, transfer to visit Hoa Binh children village - it has been home for 400 childrens, most of them suffering from the effects of Agent Orange, the deadly chemical during the war. 

Afternoon, you’ll enjoy an half day of city tour, visiting sights such as the Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the shopping street of Dong Khoi, known as Rue Catinat during the days of French rule. Then discover downtown Saigon on a short walking tour which takes you past Notre Dame Cathedral, the imposing Central Post Office and the Opera House.

Overnight in Saigon 

Free at leisure until transferring to Tan San Nhat airport to take departure flight.

Suggestion Flight: (Airfare excluded on our price) 

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