Day 1: Hanoi
Arrive Hanoi , meet and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will tour around the Old Quarter by rickshaw (one-hour), visit Temple of Literature or the first University of Vietnam from 11^th century, photo stop at Ba Dinh square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and then join water puppet show. Dinner at a local restaurant. (-/-/D)

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast we check-out hotel and depart for Halong Bay. Have drive through scenic Red River Delta. Arrival Tuan Chau wharf at 12:00. Board on Elegance Paradise cruise. Having lunch while cruise through hundreds of limestone islets in amazing Halong Bay, one of New 7  Wonders of Nature. Afternoon visit fishing village by bamboo boat or kayak. Go back the cruise for relax and drink tea on sundeck. Late afternoon we enjoy happy hour and music at Le Piano Bar. After dinner we have free time to watch movie, chat with friends and cruise team. (B/L/D)

 Day 3: Hanoi – Halong – Hue

Start the new day with Taichi practice on sundeck. Light breakfast with tea, coffee, fruits, and cake, then we visit Titop beach or Sung Sot cave. Get back to cruise for check out cabin. Have brunch before we arrive at the harbor at around 11:00 AM.
Transfer to the airport for evening flight to Hue, the former capital of Vietnam (1802-1945) ruled by Nguyen Dynasty. Have dinner at Hanoi airport. Upon arrive Hue city, transfer to hotel for chec-in.Check into your hotel. (B/-/D)

Day 4: Hue - Hoi An
After breakfast we check-out hotel and start city tour with the visit Minh Mang Emperor’s tomb. Minh Mang is 2^nd King in Nguyen Dynasty, who is considered the best among Nguyen’s in ruling country. Visit Hue citadel including forbidden purple city which is listed as the World Heritage site.Take cruise along the Perfume River while having lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Hoian via Danang and

Hai Van Pass. Hoian, a World Heritage Site, is an ancient town and major port in the 17th and 18th centuries. Arrive Hoian for check-in hotel, dinner, then free walking to witness Hoian at night. (B/-/D)

 Day 5: Hoi An

Morning we spend half day to visit My Son holy land. Visit My Son ruins where the left brick towers tell us splendor Champa history. Afternoon have walking tour around in the ancient town to visit the Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky old house, Japanese Bridge and Hoian local market. Free till we have dinner. (B/-/D)

 Day 6: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, transfer to Danang airport and take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After landing in Ho Chi Minh city we drive to Cu Chi tunnels, 70 km from the city,  where used to be guerilla base during Vietnam war. Go back Ho Chi Minh city for dinner, then check-in hotel.  (B/L/D)

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Tra On

In the morning we check out hotel and drive straight to Cai Be, 130 km from Saigon. 10h30-11h00 A.M: Arrival at the pier of Cai Be. Transfer by junk which takes us to a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the family of Kiet welcome you and invite you to taste tea accompanied by savory samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the orchard. Continuation towards the artisanal villages where rice and coconut products are produced: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk sweets.12h00: Embarkation on the boat of Le Cochinchine, welcome by a welcome drink. Lunch on board as the boat heads towards Co Chien. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful authentic landscapes that stand by the river.

In the afternoon, we go on foot or by bike along the paths through the villages. The walk allows us to discover verdant orchards and river activities, and especially to make contact with the local inhabitants.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On, while ascending up the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets on the river.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board to enjoy the beauty of the river at night.(B/L/D)

Day 8: Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city

 An early awakening allows you to contemplate the dawn on the Mekong River: fresh air, bird song, barges traffic, and bubbling activities of the inhabitants in the banks of the river. Breakfast on board while the boat sails slowly toward Can Tho.

Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staff, we transfer you by small boat for visit of Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta. The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam. Boat trip along the coves shaded by palm trees. You will be able to admire magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipbuilding yards and the hustle and bustle of the river industry. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit...Return and disembarkation of the boat at 11h00 A.M. Go back to Ho Chi Minh city. Visit and take photo at Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, and Ben Thanh market. Dinner and relax at hotel. .(B/L/D)

 Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Free until transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)