Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter
• Colonial architecture,

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Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, a revered site of national importance and a pilgrimage destination for many Vietnamese.

The visit includes:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside),
• Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House,
• Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum,
• Iconic One Pillar Pagoda,

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda,

Visit the Temple of Literature,

Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

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Hanoi - Duong Lam Village - Mai Chau: 150 km - 4h

depart for Mai Chau, stopping en route at Duong Lam Ancient Village

• Visit the historic village gate made of laterite stone and explore rammed-earth homes that have stood the test of time.
• Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through tranquil lanes, where you'll meet friendly locals and learn about their daily lives. Discover a 370-year-old house built with traditional materials like bamboo, laterite, oak, terracotta bricks, and tiles.
• Arrive in Mai Chau,

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Mai Chau - Pu Luong: 65 km - 1h30

• Cycling around the surroundings of Mai Chau to visit the villages and discover the beautiful landscapes along the way.
• Continue your journey to Pu Luong,

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Begin your trek Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where nature reveals its purest beauty and life moves at a gentle pace.

• Visit through a large number of sites
• Free time to rest or explore the village, take a walk in the valley caves. Then, return to your hotel.

Every step through forest trails, winding streams, and peaceful farmlands opens a doorway into a world of harmony and simplicity.

• Back to the hotel for relaxing by the pool.

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Pu Luong - Ninh Binh: 140 km - 3h

Another morning in Pu Luong to discover the local lifestyles and you can stroll around the villages,

Late afternoon, leave the bustling streets of Hanoi behind and journey south to Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside escape just two hours away by car. Nestled in the ancient land of Hoa Lu – Vietnam’s very first capital – offers a journey into both natural wonder and cultural heritage.

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Ninh Binh - Hanoi: 100 km - 2h

Travel to the amazing “Halong Bay on land”:

• Board a traditional sampan for a peaceful 2-hour ride along the Ngo Dong River, where limestone karsts rise dramatically above lush rice fields.
• Glide through the still waters and pass through the mysterious Tam Coc caves,
• The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and crispy rice
• Cycle through the countryside to reach Bich Dong Pagoda,
• Wrap up your journey in Hoa Lu, once the cradle of Vietnamese royalty.
• Wander through the atmospheric temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties, surrounded by the echoes of a thousand years of history.

On the way back to Hanoi

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Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – CRUISE and NIGHT Onboard

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.

• Check in to your private cabin.

• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.

• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, where you can explore the natural beauty of the cave with unique stalactites formed over thousands of years.

• Join a kayaking excursion to discover the limestone islands in the bay.

• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.

• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.

• After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

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Halong Bay - Hanoi - FLIGHT- Hue: 4h

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat.

• Back to the boat.

• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.

• Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.

• Enjoy a water puppet show performed by local artists.

• Transfer back to Hanoi.

• After disembarking from the junk, our driver will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

• Transfer by private car with driver to Hanoi airport for the flight to Hue.

• Upon arrival, you will be welcomed then privately transferred to the hotel.

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• Visit the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty
• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Perfume River, heading to the Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady),
• Explore the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty,
• Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang,
• At lunchtime, our guide will be happy to take you to one of the best local spots to try Hue's specialties.
• Hue is renowned for its exquisite Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese dress. Take a stroll through the Dong Ba market, where you'll find a vibrant mix of fabrics and tailor shops offering custom – made Ao Dai in record time.
• In a nearby village, discover the art of incense – making,
• Visit Thuy Xuan Village,

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Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An: 120 km - 3h30

The journey to Hoi An takes you along the scenic Mandarin Route, crossing the famous Cloudy Pass.

A detour to Danang will bring you to the Cham Sculpture Museum,

Next, you’ll explore the Marble Mountains,

Take in the breath of fresh air that is the riverside port town of Hoi An. The historic and quaint Hoi An is perfect for exploring :

• A delightful stroll through the old town of Hoi An,
• Explore the ancient port of Hoi An with a short walk,

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First, you will discover your charming "round bamboo boat," which will carry you on a short and gentle ride! It is called THUYEN THUNG!

Visit to a bamboo workshop, where the artist works bamboo with boundless passion and imagination.
Optional with a supplement: 2-hour creative workshop to craft your own piece by hand (contact us for details).

Visit to a lantern workshop... using bamboo!
Includes a creative workshop (contact us for details).

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Hoi An - Da Nang - FLIGHT - Ho Chi Minh: 1h30

• Transfer by private car to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to HCM City.
• Upon arrival, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide.
• Start your visit today by exploring Dong Khoi Area in the center of the city where French colonial presence can be felt at the Notre Dame Cathedral,
• Then it's on to a visit to the Saigon Central Post Office,
• Step into the pages of Vietnam’s recent history at the Reunification Palace,
• Visit the War Remnants Museum,
• The rhythm changes as you head into the heart of Cholon, the city’s vibrant Chinatown.
• Experience the energy of Ben Thanh Market,

If time permits, visit a lacquerware workshop,

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Ho Chi Minh - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels: 100 km - 3h

In the morning, departure for Tay Ninh,

Visit the Great Divine Temple, also called Cao Dai Cathedral,

In the afternoon, head to one of the most haunting sites of Vietnam's Resistance War Against Imperialism: the Cu Chi Tunnels.

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Free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport (with driver, no guide) for your international departure flight