With over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, Saigon is truly a city that never sleeps.

 This morning, we set a half city tour with your guide on hand to offer their own insight into everyday life in Vietnam. Famous landmarks include the colonial-era government quarter, with its vibrant yellow French-style post office. Continue get off of the tourist track to experience the local life of bustling Saigon. Learn about Vietnamese and Chinese communities as you travel to Cho Lon, one of the world’s largest and oldest Chinatowns.

Afternoon, traveling out of town to see the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, where thousands of Viet Cong soldiers lived during the Vietnam War. It's possible to enter a few of the tunnels if you are comfortable with narrow spaces, as well as see exhibitions and videos of the tunnels when they were in use.

In the evening is your leisure, head to a trendy restaurant or cocktail bar, or try street food near central Ben Thanh Market.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Today we head to Cai Be floating market, to explore the typical Vietnamese life of the Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival at Cai Be land market and go to rice factories in An Cu Village for visiting and go to Dong Hoa Hiep to visit the ancient house. After that you will go straight to Cai Be floating market and handicraft workshop by boat. After leaving these places you will be straight to Tan Phong Island to take the rowing boats along the small canals. Passing through Mekong Ecolodge in order to take a short break and then you will take the bicycles to start exploring and taking in some activities with the local people on the island.

You will be straight to the local house to learn how to make jack leaves cakes which is known as the specialty on this island. You will join hands to make cakes and enjoy them. You will be freely to lie down on the hammocks under the shades of 200-year old milk fruit tree to enjoy the atmosphere there. You will also have experience of going over the Monkey bridge which is popular in the Southwest of Vietnam. Surely, you will have unforgettable memories here.

Say goodbye to the local house you will keep going to other house to learn how to knit water hyacinth. You can use water hyacinth to knit a beautiful hat by yourself with the guidance. Finally, you will be back to Mekong Ecolodge to join the cooking class and enjoy your lunch as well.

In the middle afternoon, take the ferry station and get on the car to come back to Sai Gon.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

This morning we take a flight to Danang.

The drive from Danang to Hoi An would take around 45minutes.

We check into our hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

This morning we stroll through the quaint streets of Hoi An, visiting the local market, an Ancient Chinese Temple, The Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese covered bridge.

After our leisurely walk, we board for a magical cruise down the Cua Dai estuary and enjoy the scenic view of life along the river.

We return by midday for you to enjoy the peaceful ambience of this quaint ancient town at leisure or spend some time with the skillful tailors, treating yourself to tailor made clothes, which Hoi An is renowned for.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

After a relaxing morning we check out of our hotel and meet our bus.

We make a short drive out of Hoi An town to a local farming family’s home where we have the great privilege to be spending lunch eating lunch within their home.

Upon arrival we are welcomed by the family and enjoy a traditional herbal drink, before setting out on a stroll through the local farmland. We learn about the history of the village, observe the processes of harvesting, and discover the many traditional uses, in both cooking and Vietnamese medicines, with the herbs and vegetables grown.

We relax back at the home, before sitting down for a delicious lunch of local delicacies, using the fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.

The family also love showing off their skills in whipping up your lunch, giving you a very creative cooking demonstration. Back to Hoi An town in late afternoon and free at your leisure

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

This morning we drive to Hue. We pass through Lang Co fishing village, set within beautiful blue lagoons, before heading up and over the spectacular Hai Van Pass, where we stop at the highest point to immerse ourselves and gaze at the spectacular scenery at 980 meters above sea level.

We admire the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, countryside and My Khe Beach and continue on to ‘Huyen Khong’, an underground cave, which was a former hospital through the War.

After stopping for lunch at Da Nang Beach, where you have the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the ocean

Afternoon, continue our drive to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, transfer to hotel for check in

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Today we visit Hues oldest 19th Century Pagoda, ‘Thien Mu (Heavenly Lady) Pagoda, which is famous for it’s Buddhist Centre teachings.

Boarding our dragon boat from the base of the Pagoda, we cruise down the Perfume River, watching local fisherman, whilst passing through the banks of Hue’s town.

Continue we visit the Hue Citadel, Vietnam’s former imperial capital and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will discover the history of Vietnam during this period of time, as well as the daily life of the Royal family and the typical architecture of this Imperial construction.

Being the former royal capital, Hue's surrounding countryside contains several of the tombs of the former Nguyen Emperors where you will get to see the Minh Mang Tomb.

Before returning to your hotel, stop at the Dong Ba Market for some shopping.

This late afternoon, we take flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will get welcomed by our team and transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Hanoi is well known for its history, architecture, charm, tranquility and cuisine. Our first visit is to the most well respected site of the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese. The area surrounding the complex is a traffic-free zone filled with botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, and includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda.

Then visit the 11th century Temple of Literature, Hanoi’s first University. From here, continue to Bun Cha Huong Lien, the famous local spot where President Barack Obama dined with Anthony Bourdain.

Afternoon, we drive approximately 25minutes to the Ethnology Museum. The museum provides an insightful glimpse into the country’s lengthy history, with more than 15,000 photos and 10,000 objects and artifacts depicting a historical perspective of the lives, activities, customs, and habits of the 54 recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam.

End your day at a by walking through the Hanoi Old Quarter. The streets of this district are bustling with scooters, bicycles, cyclos, and cars zipping around pedestrians. The best way to enjoy the charming colonial architecture is to wander with your guide at a leisurely pace and be sure to stop for a cup of Vietnamese coffee or a local snack from one of the many tantalizing street vendors.

Have free time until transfer to train station for train trip to Sapa

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight on Train

We arrive in Lao Cai around 5 am, where we are met by our transport for a spectacular hour’s journey up the impressive mountains to Sapa.

Seeing is believing! The imagination could not visualize, nor appreciate the beauty of the stunning vistas and breathtaking mountainous rice terraces until you observe in true form.

Upon arrival at our hotel, we have some breakfast, freshen up and some free time of leisure before our exciting exploration.

We start our trek visiting Ta Van villages, continuing down the valley, along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Dzay ethnic minorities and Black H’mong communities, experiencing the contrasts of culture and daily life between the groups.

The interaction and closeness we experience with the local minority groups is an absolutely incredible experience.

We return to the hotel for some free time at leisure to enjoy this beautiful place.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

After a relaxing morning we check out of our hotel and commence our exciting journey from Sapa Township.

We trek downhill from Sapa town to Cat Cat Village. Our 2 hours trek takes us through rice paddies passing by different ethnic minority villages hard at work and flower and vegetable gardens until we reach a magnificent waterfall set within the lush mountains.

We take a rest and continue to Cat Cat village where the village is eagerly awaiting our arrival. With the children’s glee and excitement and a village full of big smiling faces, we are welcomed by a local Black Hmong people.

After a welcoming and a rest, we stroll around the village, learning about the traditional way of life of the Black Hmong. We return to Sapa and free at your leisure

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Whole free morning for exploring Sapa on your own

Afternoon time, transfer back to Lao Cai for the train trip back to Hanoi

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight on Train

This morning we arrive in Hanoi around 5:30 AM. Welcomed by our team and transfer to City centre for breakfast and refreshment. After breakfast we transfer to Ha Long. Ha Long Bay is one of the most enchanting and memorable experiences in Vietnam. The postcard pictures you so often see of Ha Long Bay, will become a memory to last a lifetime.

Leave hotel and go ahead Halong with pass through wonderful scenery en route for tranquil villages and buffalo on fields.

Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious freshly caught seafood lunch whilst sailing out of the Bay passing amazing shaped mountains. Enjoy the seascape from the sundeck or even in your private cabin through glass window. Take swimming, kayaking and visit caves on the island to get more experience. In the late afternoon, we take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration from the on board chefs and enjoy the seafood feast for dinner as stars emerge from behind those jungle-clad limestone pillars.

Spending night on board in elegant cabin and handicraft wooden interiors with air-conditioning. Or there is an option of night fishing before an overnight stay aboard.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay

Rise early to catch sunrise over Sung Sot Cave while taking part in a Tai Chi class with the boat’s Tai Chi guru.

Enjoy a light breakfast and sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Then, you can explore Sung Sot Cave, swim and relax. Cruise back to the jetty while brunch is served as you are cruising through the bay and observing more fascinating rock formations.

Back to Hanoi in late afternoon, check in hotel and free at your leisure 

Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

All good things must come to an ends, you have free time until transfer to airport for a departure flight with a bid farewell (Late checkout is exclusive and subject to availability).

Meals included: Breakfast

Trip ends.