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1. DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

   Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed by Goway Asia Travel team before transferring to hotel for checking in and resting. You are free to enjoy and have your own exploration on the first day around Hanoi Old Quarter. Have a welcome dinner at local restaurant and stay overnight in Hanoi.
   Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
   Meals included: Dinner.

2. DAY 2: HANOI – FULLDAY CITY TOUR & STREEET FOOD TOUR

   Start off with one hour cyclo ride around the French Quarter in the heart of Hanoi, to immerse yourself in an old atmosphere of an area that perfectly captures the timelessness and nostalgia of Vietnam. This is a great introduction of the thousand-year-old city which helps you delve into a bygone time of Vietnam, from the grand structures dominate the tree-lined boulevard to the modest buildings hidden behind small alleys, from the newly renovated to those near collapse.
   Afterward, pay your respect to the nation’s founder at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for the Vietnamese. Explore the nearby simple cottage on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his humble beginnings as a revolutionary. Stop by the iconic One Pillar Pagoda - a unique Vietnamese architecture reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond and hear the legend of its construction. Today you will have Pho for lunch, is considered the national dish of Vietnam.
   Afternoon, continue with the Temple of Literature and explore its role in the country’s past, as both a university and a Confucius temple. Next is Hoa Lo (so-called Hanoi Hilton), a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. Prisoners of War. Enjoy a cup of unmissable Egg coffee at Pho Co Café with stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the surroundings.
   Finish the day with a walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter (in contrast to the French Quarter) to discover the street food scene in Hanoi where it feels like you are never further than a few metres from a street food stall. Your guide will talk you through the ingredients and the different herbs of each dish, while you are crouching on tiny plastic stools in a back alley. Sample delicious dishes like Nom Du Du (green papaya salad), Banh Mi Pa Te (a sandwich that reflects Vietnam’s culinary heritage), and the famous Hanoi dish Bun Cha (grilled pork and noodles).
   Rest of day, enjoy drinks & chill out with music at a drinking hole known for its quirky concoctions, cocktails with a Vietnamese twist.
   Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3. DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON ROMANTIC CRUISE

   In the morning, you will travel to Halong and arrive around noon. There, you will embark on a cruise in the must-see Halong Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited.
   This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. You will be served lunch and dinner aboard with excellent and freshly caught seafood from the bay. At the end of the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a night fishing session on the boat.
   Overnight on cruise.
   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4. DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLY TO DANANG – HOI AN

   Early in the morning and depending on the season, you will wake up to enjoy sunrise over the aquamarine waters of the bay. Then the cruise will tour around the bay until you disembark at the end of the morning.
   After that, you will then return to Hanoi for your flight to Da Nang, in the central of Vietnam.
   Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, you will be picked up by your guide & driver and taken to your hotel in Hoi An, the UNESCO heritage town.
   Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   Meals included: Brunch.

5. DAY 5: HOIAN – MY SON HOLLYLAND

   After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to visit a local fishing village by cycling on level ground to the Thu Bon River. Ride along country lanes at a peaceful pace viewing local life and pause to see farmers toiling in their rice fields using centuries of farming practices. Peddle your way through palm forests, across bridges, fields of water buffalo…
   Take a short break in a local family at Cam Thanh Village before enjoying a 1.5 hours ride on Traditional Basket Boat (round boat) in the Water Coconut Palm Forest. Learn how to sail the basket boat and spend your time to catch fishes and “purple crabs” in the Canal.
   Continue to ride your bike to Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village where a large variety of vegetables is produced for the local community. At the village, you will be shown the environmentally sustainable practices which the local villagers have used for centuries and is still being used extensively today.
   After some farming practices, head a local family to enjoy a foot massage and the traditional herbal foot dip. You will then ride back to the hotel to rest during the day. Get ready for the afternoon walking and food tour.
   In the afternoon you will travel by car to My Son (which mean: “The beautiful mountain”) – the most important Cham archaeological site in the center of Vietnam. After exploring the area, you will return to Hoi An.
   Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

6. DAY 6: HOI AN – DAY AT LEISURE

   Spend your full day to relax at your leisure in this UNESCO heritage town, which has some of the best food, architecture, and shopping in all of Vietnam. Hoi An is the perfect place to potter around, shop at the many tailor stores, and dine at the town’s fabulous restaurants. In this town, you can get a suit/ tuxedo made within 24 hours at a reasonable price. You can also take an opportunity to join a cooking class to learn about the arts of Vietnam culinary; visiting the local market, choosing ingredients and preparing and cooking Hoi An special dishes. This is great fun.
   Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

7. DAY 7: HOI AN – DANANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY

   In the morning you will travel to Danang airport and embark on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. The locals still prefer to call it Saigon. Upon arrival you will start visiting some of Ho Chi Minh City’s key highlights. We’ll tailor your tour to suit you, but we particularly recommend visiting the Reunification Palace for an insightful, yet somber, look into Vietnam’s military history and turbulent past, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House, the Central Post Office, renowned for its architecture, and Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste.
   This evening you will be free to visit the night market to discover the authentic local cuisine. 
   Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

8. DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – CAN THO

   Begins the day by picking you up at your hotel and heading down to the Delta, with your first stop being Ben Tre.
   You'll start your exploration of the Delta along a narrow canal lined with mangrove trees, before returning to land for by taking a sampan along a narrow canal lined with mangrove trees, before returning to land for a stroll ride through dense coconut plantations. Then return to the quayside in Ben Tre, where the bustling market and streets full of commercial activity provides a vibrant tableau for street photography.
   In the afternoon, continue your trip to the Khmer cultural heartland of Tra Vinh, where we will visit some of the 141 Khmer temples practicing the Theravada branch of Buddhism – a wonderful opportunity to experience these serene, peaceful places and get some wonderful portraits of the young monks in their saffron-coloured robes.
   Afterwards heading to Can Tho - the capital of Mekong Delta. In the evening, take the short walk to the night market by your own way.
   Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

9. DAY 9: CAN THO – RACH GIA – PHU QUOC BY SPEEDBOAT

   This morning we are up early for departure to the boat station to embark on the boat and explore the river life. What a great morning outdoor activity to get to know more about Mekong Delta’s local life along the way to Cai Rang Floating market, a chaotic, picturesque marketplace with hundreds vendors in boats buying and selling everything from bananas and coconuts to freshly slaughtered pork and sugar cane.
   Then you will stop at the homemade rice noodle workshop, to learn how to make noodles in the traditional way, and you will have the chance to try their specialty: Noodle Pizza.
   Next, you'll visit the Organic Cocoa garden where you will have the chance to learn how to turn cocoa pods into delicious organic chocolate bars, and of course taste this yummy chocolate.
   Back to hotel, check out and heading to Rach Gia. Then catch the speedboat to Phu Quoc Island. The rest of day is free for your relaxation on a beautiful white sand beach or to pamper yourself with spa treatment at the resort’s spa (on your own account).
   Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

10. Day 10: PHU QUOC ISLAND – DAY AT LEISURE

    Phu Quoc is a huge mountainous and forested island that offers several beautiful, un-spoilt white sand beaches. Spend the next 2 nights at leisure in Phu Quoc, you may take part in an endless varay of activities at the resort, such as swimming or sunbathing, all at your leisure.
    Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
    Meals included: Breakfast.

11. DAY 11: PHU QUOC ISLAND – DAY AT LEISURE

    Free day at leisure at hotel or relax on the beach.
    Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
    Meals included: Breakfast.

12. DAY 12: PHU QUOC – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE

    Today you’ll say farewell to this paradise island to catch your onward flight home or travel on to your next destination after flying back to Ho Chi Minh City. Our tour finish. We are so glad to be a part of your trip. Again, we really thank you for choosing Goway Asia Travel!
    Meals included: Breakfast.