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Pick up at the airport or at the hotel and then transfer to Halong Bay - Journey east along Highway 5 across Hai Duong province and around Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong and check in hotel. Overnight in Halong.

08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30: Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00: Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board.

06h00 – 07h00: Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00: Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00.
12h00 – 16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. Free night in Hanoi

Hanoi’s history dates back almost a thousand years. It has witnessed numerous incursions from China, seen a host of Vietnamese emperors come and go and at one time it even lost its status as the nation’s capital. The city’s temples, pagodas, and religious practices reflect a strong Chinese influence. With the coming of the French at the end of the 19th century the city gained a new lease of life. The European influence can still be seen in the elegant colonial buildings that line the broad tree-lined boulevards of much of the city. The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with a tasty lunch in between! At 8a.m there will be a pick up from your hotel.
AM
Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975, the complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education. Lunch
PM
Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.
Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan KiemLake, its history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends.
One hour Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities. At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel. If you prefer we can arrange for you to watch a performance of the famous Water Puppet Theatre

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Transfer to airport for the flight from Hanoi to Hue Vn 245 departs at 10.10 Am. Arrive in Hue at 11.20, pick p and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at restaurant. After lunch, take the boat trip in Perfume Pagoda, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and then visit the Imperial Citadel, Ngo Mon Gate...shopping at Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

After having breakfast at hotel, you will be picked and transfer to visit TuDuc and King's tombs (KhaiDinh). Come back Hue City for lunch. Check out hotel and depart to Hoi An via Da Nang. Stop at Hai Van Pass (pass of Cloud) for the picture and visit Cham Musuem in Da Nang. Continue to drive to Hoi An Ancient Town - a World's Cultural Heritage in the central Vietnam, 30 km to the South of Danang. Arrive in Hoi An, check in hotel. Overnight in Hoi An Town.

Morning: visit Hoian Town with Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoian Museum, Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Hoian market. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to airport for the flight to Sai Gon – VN 323 depart at 13.40. Arrive in Sai Gon at 14.50, meeting the guide at the airport and transfer you to hotel in Sai Gon. Free time. Night at hotel in Sai Gon.