Day 01: Hanoi Arrival – Hai Phong
Pick up at Hanoi airport and transfer directly to Hai Phong. Overnight in Hai Phong. Meals: Dinner
Day 02: Hai Phong – Catba Island
After breakfast at hotel. 09:00: Take a hydrofoil to Cat Ba island which offers some of the most beautiful terrain and diverse ecosystems in Vietnam, including primeval forest, coastal mangroves, waterfalls, limestone lakes, freshwater swamps, and hot springs. Cat Ba national park is 15,200 hectares in area, 9,800 of which hectares is forest, and the other 4,200 hectares sea. Overnight in Cat Ba. Meals: Breakfas/ Lunch
Day 03: Catba – Halong bay - Hanoi
AM: Depart to Ha Long by boat, visit Bo Nau and Sung Sot Cave, Visit Thien cung cave and Dau Go Grotto. Lunch on boat with seafood.
PM:Arrival Ha Long, Transfer to Ha Noi. Visit Con Son and Kiep Bac Temple, But Thap pagoda enroute. This evening will be free and Overnight in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Day 04: Hanoi - Hue
AM: After breakfast, Hanoi city tour: visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and museum (except for Monday & Friday), One Pillar Pagoda, Literature temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, Hanoi ancient town and Dong Xuan market. Transfer to airport for evening flight to Hue. Pick up at Phu Bai airport and transfer to hotel.In the evening take a boat trip a long Huong river (Perfume River), enjoy traditional folk songs. Overnight in Hue. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Day 05: Hue- Phong Nha - Hue
After breakfast, move to the national park of Phong Nha – Ke Bang: Classified as the world heritage site, stop over at La Vang church and DMZ of Quang Tri. Lunch at local restaurant. Boat trip on Son river to visit Phong Nha cave. Back to Hue on Ho Chi Minh road. Dinner and Overnight at Hue city. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch.
Day 06: Hue – Danang – Hoi An
AM: Continue your trip on Huong River, visiting two majestic and serene Tombs of Emperors: Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
PM: Transfer to Hoi An, on the way visit Hai Van pass - a site that is covered in clouds all year round, enjoy breathtaking views of mountain landscapes, long stretches of beach, turquoise water of Lang Co's lagoon and the South China Sea Beyond and visit Cham Museum. Dinner at your own arrangement & Overnight in Hoi An. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Day 07: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh
AM: Visit Hoi An Ancient Town: The ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. Visit Japanese Covered Bridges, Phuoc Kien Merchant Temple, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market, a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
PM: back to Da Nang, Transfer to airport for flight to Ho chi Minh City on VN 325 (13:40-14:40). A short Sai Gon city tour (if time permit): Cho Lon (Big market of Chinese in Saigon), Thien Hau Pagoda, Shopping at China Town. Dinner on your own’s arrangement. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Day 08: Ho Chi Minh - Dalat
AM: Morning take a flight to Dalat City on VN 464. Half day tour at dream city including: Love Valley. Bao Dai Fomer Emperer Place, Water Fall, Lake of Sighs ( Than Tho Lake), riding hourse. Overnight in Dalat City Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Day 09: Dalat – Ho Chi Minh
AM: Take a flight back to Ho Chi Minh on VN 465. Check in hotel. Free and easy at Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon. Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for departure. Home sweet home. Meals: Breakfast
