Glimpse of Vietnam

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh.

Take a speedboat to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive underground network used during the war. Afternoon explore the city of Saigon - Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and a local market.

Drive to Cai Be and take a boat cruise to the Cai Be River. Observe the lively activities of local merchants trading their produce from laden vessels. Visit a village to see family run businesses. Have lunch at a local house; a sampan ride at Vinh Long. Drive back to HCMC.

Transfer to airport for flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An.Tour of Hoi An's famous landmarks including Chua Ong Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky House and a boat trip on Thu Bon River.

Morning Red Bridge Cooking Class including a short boat ride. Lunch at Cooking School. Afternoon free

Transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Hanoi and transfer to your hotel.

City tour with cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, Temple of Literature. Afternoon, explore Hanoi's less-visited streets and markets, sampling local delicacies.

Drive to Ninh Binh and take a rowing boat from Tam Coc wharf to visit three magical grottos - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Bike around Tam Coc through the rice fields. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the top for a splendid view of Ninh Binh.

Drive through rice paddy fields to Halong Bay. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay while enjoying lunch. Drop anchor in the evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer to Hanoi Airport.