DAY 2 HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI
Explore the city’s historic landmarks including
Notre Dame Cathedral, the former US Embassy and experience the excitement of marekt activities in
Cho Lon,
Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown. In the afternoon explore the phenomenal underground tunnel network at
Cu Chi.
DAY 3 HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA
Transfer to
My Tho and board your boat to cross the
Mekong. Navigate the leafy island waterways in a small sampan and arrive at a fruit orchard for a chance to sample tropical fruit and learn about the
Delta’s way of life from your friendly local hosts before returning to
Ho Chi Minh City .
DAY 4 HO CHI MINH CITY TO HOI AN
This morning transfer to the airport for a flight to
Da Nang on
Viet Nam’s central coast. Upon arrival visit the famed Cham Museum before exploring the caves and shrines of Marble Mountains and nearby
China Beach. From there travel the alst 25kms to the old merchant town of
Hoi An.
DAY 5 HOI AN
Walking through the historic Hoi An admire the narrow lanes of centuries old buildings, visit the town’s market and Japanese covered bridge before cruising on the
Thu Bon River. Then meet a local farmer and learn about traditional cultivation techniques.
DAY 6 HOI AN TO HUE
Transfer over
Hai Van Pass to
Hue and visit the impressive
Citadel, the tombs of Emperors
Tu Duc and
Khai Dinh. Then travel by boat on
Perfume River to visit
Thien Mu, the city’s oldest and most beautiful pagoda. Tonight enjoy traditional music and a
Royal Banquet of local specialties.
DAY 7 HUE TO HA NOI
This morning you are free to wander the
Dong Ba Market full of local produce.Transfer to the aiport for a flight to
Ha Noi. Upon arrival drive to our centrally located hotel. In the evening enjoy a traditional water puppet performance.
DAY 8 HA NOI
Tour President
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and
House on Stilts,
the One Pillar Pagoda,
Temple of Literature, followed by a tour of
the Museum of Ethnologyand
Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Head to tranquil
Hoan Kiem Lake for a quiet coffee before heading off to explore
Ha Noi’s Old Quarter on you own.
DAY 9 HA NOI - HA LONG BAY
Travelling to
the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the morning board your junk and enjoy a welcome drink followed by a seafood lunch while cruising through the bay. A chance to explore one of the beautiful grottoes, swim and maybe after dinner try some night fishing.
DAY 10 HA LONG BAY - HA NOI
More swimming and brunch while cruising to the harbour for the return trip to
Ha Noi. Stop at
Dong Trieu ceramic village to see artisans create superb vases using centuries old skills. This evening is free to explore Ha Noi by night on your own.
DAY 11 HA NOI - VIENTIANE
After a morning flight to
Vientiane,
Asia’s most relaxed capital spend the day exploring
the capital’s most famous landmarks,
That Luang and
Wat Sisaketas well as take part in a unique traditional Lao
‘baci’ welcome ceremony.
DAY 12 VIENTIANE TO LUANG PRABANG
Fly to
Luang Prabang that nestles in the arms of the
Mekong and
Nam Khan Rivers with a dramatic mountain backdrop and glittering historic temples. Visit the market, magnificent
Wat Xieng Thong and climb
Mount Phu Si for superb sunset views.
DAY 13 LUANG PRABANG
Visit the spectacular
National Museum, formally the
Royal residence. Travel up river by boat to visit
Pak Ou caves. Return mid afternoon to visit
Xang Khong “sa” paper village. In the evening participate in a cooking class in traditional
Lao cuisine where you get the chance to taste your own creation.
DAY 14 LUANG PRABANG
Rise early to witness hundreds of robed monks following the centuries old tradition of collecting alms. Later drive to the beautiful
Kuang Si Falls, exploring the amazing natural surroundings and visit a nearby
H’mong village.
DAY 15 LUANG PRABANG
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
