Classic tour - 12 days

Welcome to Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an orientation tour through central Ho Chi Minh City, passing some of its best-known landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral area, Central Post Office, Opera House and City Hall.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Travel to Cu Chi to discover the famous tunnel network and learn about its role during the Vietnam War.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City and continue with a city tour including the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

Later, experience the atmosphere of central Saigon before returning to your hotel.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Depart for the Mekong Delta.

Board a local boat and cruise through the waterways, observing riverside villages, tropical orchards and daily life along the river.

Visit a local family workshop and sample seasonal fruits before enjoying lunch featuring regional dishes.

Continue to Can Tho, the commercial center of the Mekong Delta.

Overnight: Can Tho

Start the day with a morning boat trip to experience the waterways around Can Tho.

Continue through smaller canals and visit a local orchard or village before returning to the city.

After breakfast and check-out, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival, continue to Hoi An.

In the afternoon, explore Hoi An Ancient Town on foot. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, historic merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and colorful streets that reflect the town's centuries-old trading heritage.

Enjoy the evening atmosphere of Hoi An at leisure.

Overnight: Hoi An

Travel to My Son, the former religious center of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

Explore the archaeological site and learn about Cham history, religion and architecture.

Return to Hoi An in the afternoon.

The remainder of the day is free for shopping, relaxing or independently exploring Ancient Town.

Overnight: Hoi An

Depart Hoi An and travel north towards Hue.

Cross the scenic Hai Van Pass, with stops for panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding mountains.

Continue to Hue and visit the Imperial Citadel, once the political and ceremonial centre of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Later, visit Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River.

Overnight: Hue

This morning, visit one of Hue's impressive royal tombs and learn about the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

The evening is leisurely.

Overnight: Hanoi

Spend the day discovering Vietnam's capital.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature.

Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake and explore Hanoi's atmospheric Old Quarter, famous for its narrow streets, traditional shops and vibrant street life.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet performance.

Overnight: Hanoi

Depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay.

Board your overnight cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing among the bay's spectacular limestone islands and islets.

During the afternoon, join activities such as cave exploration, kayaking or a small-boat excursion, depending on the cruise program.

Enjoy dinner and overnight on board.

Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise

Wake early to enjoy the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay.

After breakfast, continue cruising and join the morning activities offered by your vessel.

Enjoy brunch while returning to the harbor.

Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight: Hanoi

There is no activity for today. Just pack up and relax until your departure flight. The guide and driver will pick you up then transfer you to Noi Bai Airport.