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1. DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) – ARRIVAL & EXPERIENCED WITH MOTOBIKE TOUR & TASTE A LOCAL FOOD

   Welcome to Vietnam, one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia. Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, still often called Saigon by many locals, the local guide will greet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and then transfer you to your hotel by private transfer. Experience Vietnam’s chaotic biggest cities, Ho Chi Minh City with its vibrating energy and fascinating culture. This dazzling city still proudly boasts French colonial charm from its architecture to its food.
   Check in hotel & you are free at leisure or explore the city by own way.
   In this evening, this motorbike tour will show you some hidden gems of Saigon that are not commonly seen in tourist guides. You will be able to experience the real-life of locals living in this bustling city through our unique tours and motorbike experience.
   Our guide & drivers will let you get deeper into the authenticity of the local that you can never experience by yourself with the specialties of Saigonese – “Com Tam” – Broken Rice which is serviced with a variety of ingredients such as barbecue pork, vegetables, pickle, and fish sauce
   You can get into the classic authentic atmosphere of the local life and cultures of Saigonese with one of the oldest apartments "Nguyen Thien Thuat" built-in 1968. Walk around the authentic local spotlight atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh city where you understand how locals hang out.
   Enjoy one of the typical dishes of HCMC - Vietnamese Rice Pancake in a local restaurant.
   The guide will show you the ingredients inside and explain how to make an authentic Vietnamese Rice Pancake. Then, we will let you try it in a local way that you would love it.
   Get into the old mafia area and discover authentic local traffic with many small alleys. Next, we will let you try one of the best “Bánh mì” which is a crunchy French-style baguette, stuffed with every combination of meats, vegetables, and sauces.
   The last stop, the guide & drivers will take you to the local food area to enjoy the super delicious dessert after driving you back to your hotel.
   Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
   Meals included: Dinner.

2. DAY 2: SAIGON – CU CHI & CITY TOUR

   Start your day with a transfer to Cu Chi, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits, all airms for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlas prolonged sieges. Return to Saigon for your lunch.
   After lunch, enjoy the attraction of Saigon. Visit the Reunification Palace, a former residence of Indochina Governor General and later of the President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam. Then, head out to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, where the French colonial presence can be felt. It was constructed between 1863 to 1880 entirely of imported French building material, including bricks from Marseilles and stained-glass windows from Chartres. The French-influenced design of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral still acts as a stop for people who seek for old beauties and calmness.
   Across the street to the Saigon Central Post Office, a stunning architectural marvel with rich Gothic, Renaissance and French influences.
   Next will be Jade Emperor Pagoda, nestled in a quiet enclave in downtown, the Pagoda offers a calming sanctuary from the bustle of the busy streets outside.
   Our final stop will be at Ben Thanh market where is to stock up on souvenirs, T-shirts, bags, coffee and other local products. Discover local life and culture if shopping is not your mission. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city here.
   Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

3. DAY 3: SAIGON – FLY TO CON DAO ISLAND

   After breakfast and check out of hotel, then the guide & driver will take you to the airport to catch the departure flight to Con Dao island.
   Upon arrival at Con Dao airport, you will be welcomed & transferred to your resort. Check in & free at leisure.
   Overnight at hotel in Con Dao.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

4. DAY 4: CON DAO – FREE AT LEISURE

   Today you are free at leisure or explore Con Dao by own way.
   Overnight at hotel in Con Dao.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

5. DAY 5: CON DAO - FREE AT LEISURE

   Relax on the beach.
   Overnight at hotel in Con Dao.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

6. DAY 6: CON DAO – FLY TO DANANG – HOIAN

   This morning, you will be transferred to Con Dao airport to catch the flight to Danang.
   Upon arrival at Danang airport, the local guide and driver will meet up and transfer you to hotel in Hoian ancient town. Check in & the balance of day is free at leisure.
   Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

7. DAY 7: HOIAN – BIKING, BOAT TRIP & WALKING TOUR

   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. For safety purposes, you will be given a short bicycle competency test. For those uncomfortable with riding a bicycle, a transfer by a private car can be arranged.
   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. After lunch, you will then ride back to the hotel to rest during the day. Get ready for afternoon walking tour.
   Afternoon, continue your trip to the Ancient Quarter of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will embark on a walking tour visiting the major attractions such as Chua Ong Pagoda, Tan Ky Ancient House, Fujian Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
   Continue to visit the Precious Heritage Museum, home to the permanent exhibition of Réhahn’s Precious Heritage Collection. While transporting you to the furthest reaches of Vietnam, the collection will unveil the rich cultural tapestry of the ethnic tribes
   The highlight of this evening is enjoyable the Sunset dinner cruise.
   This tour offers you a great chance to appreciate the amazing sunset on river. In addition to the sunset, you may see local fishermen along the river fishing and doing other things.
   After boarding the boat, the crew will walk with you to your table and serve a cup of cocktail to you at the very beginning of the dinner. You can drink and appreciate the views around.
   From 17:00, the cruise begins and music is on. In a comfortable environment, listen to the relaxing music with cocktail and you could just get away from the busy city life and work along the cruise. Look at the sky getting dark and dark when the sunset rises. You’ll be served 5 courses during the dinner. All of them are exquisite and delicious. During or after the dinner, you could put the candle lantern in to the river to make wishes.
   Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Cruise.

8. DAY 8: HOIAN – DRIVE TO HUE

   After breakfast, you will travel for approximately 3.5 hours to the Royal City of Hue. Today the drive over the Hai Van Pass will be one of the most scenic ones on your trip. En route, you will stop to visit the My Khe Beach which was home to American GIs during the war, and Lap An Lagoon.
   Arrive in Hue after midday and check into your hotel.
   Afternoon, driving out of the city center and into the scenic countryside where Phuoc Tich Village is found. Famously being a pottery village and now it is attracting visitors with Hue’s traditional houses and unique gardens. You’ll take a walk through the peaceful streets to visit to one of the traditional homes, pottery factory and the special 700 years old temple where retains harmonizing aspects of Vietnamese and Cham architecture, with Linga and Yoni relics.
   Continue your trip towards Pha Tam Giang to watch the daily life of the local people and the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient villages. On your way, you’ll cross the Thanh Toan Bridge, one of the last ancient beadles made by bricks with architecture unique to Hue.
   Once you arrive in Chuon Lagoon, take a boat trip and you’ll have an opportunity to explore the daily life of fishermen, catch fish and use fishing tools made by locals. Diner will be served at local restaurant while admiring the sunset on the lagoon. After dinner, transfer back to your hotel in and spend the evening at leisure.
   Overnight at hotel in Hue.
   Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ with seafood).

9. DAY 9: HUE CITY TOUR – FLY TO HANOI

   After breakfast, begins your day with a visit to the atmospheric Imperial Citadel, a large complex that contains the remains of the former Imperial Palace and Forbidden Purple City, where the emperors and his family once lived. The two-hour walking tour allows you to see the magnificent architecture and gardens as your guide explains the events and the intrigue of the former royal court.
   Wind your way to visit Cat Tuong Quan Zen House. It’s a perfect combination of architecture, culture, and people. Here you will have a chance to learn about Hue culture, experience Qigong and do meditation.
   Afternoon, you’ll visit one of the most aesthetic royal tombs, Khai Dinh Tomb. This jaw dropping perfect blend of Western and Eastern architecture was constructed between 1920-1931 for the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Khai Dinh.
   Move on to Dong Khanh Tomb, recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage and a unique architectural work in the system of Nguyen Dynasty mausoleums in the ancient capital of Hue. You will have the opportunity to learn about the long process of forming this royal tomb.
   Then you’ll continue to visit a Truc Chi Garden, the crafting bamboo paper art workshop. You will have a chance to meet one of the students there and be treated to hands-on experience to learn how to use the etching technique with bamboo pulp to create artworks.
   After that, you will be transferred to Hue airport for the flight to Hanoi city.
   Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you will be met by your local tour guide and driver who will drive you to the hotel in the city centre for check-in.
   Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
   Meals included: Breakfast.

10. DAY 10: HANOI – NINH BINH

    Having breakfast at the hotel early and depart for Vietnam's first capital, Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh. We will spend 2 hours driving through rural northern Vietnam to reach Ninh Binh. First place to visit after arriving is the temples of Dinh and Le Dynasty which dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh.
    In the afternoon, visit Tam Coc by a private sampan. Sailing along Tam Coc, you will see different shapes of karst landscapes which were created by the waves eroded into the cliffs through many centuries.
    Return by sampan to the harbor. Then taking a short bicycle ride passing through local villages and paddy fields to Bich Dong Pagoda. Stop over to take picture with the peaceful country scene if you wish. Transfer to hotel. Check in & free at leisure.
    Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.
    Meals included: Breakfast.

11. DAY 11: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY – ON BOARD

    This morning, you will be transferred about 3 hours through rustic Vietnamese countryside to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage sites. With hundreds of giant limestone peaks jutting out of the water at the Bay of Tonkins – it is indeed an impressive sight.
    Board our cruise and after a delicious seafood lunch was served, we take a short trek to a nearby summit to enjoy the panorama view of the bay. As the day wanes, slip into a swim in the cool water before enjoying a sumptuous dinner under the moonlit sky.
    (Note: Program may differ slightly base on cruise ships)
    Overnight on cruise.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
    
    

12. DAY 12: HALONG BAY – HANOI & CITY TOUR

    Rising to the sound of the bay, enjoy an elegant breakfast before visiting a beautiful limestone grotto to admire its many unique rock formations. Then you’ll get back to the boat to form your final lasting impression of Halong Bay’s awe-inspiring beauty while cruising back to the dock, at the same time enjoy your lunch/ brunch.
    Getting back onshore, you will be transferred back to Hanoi city.
    Once arrival at hotel in afternoon & check in hotel.
    Later, hop on a cyclo, one of the most typical vehicles in Hanoi, is a human-powered transport with a seat at the front for passengers and the driver at the back. With this an hour leisurely ride, which is perfect chance for photos and slow-moving sightseeing, you will have a great chance to have the local closer touch. Stop and stand to watch O Quan Chuong Gate, the only one out of 21 original entrances to the old Thang Long Citadel to remain for over a thousand years. Walk through the arched main entrance, admire the beauty in architecture that represents Hanoi ancient history. We navigate the street vendors and the winding back alleyways in the old quarter, it's a hive of activity that holds your attention from the moment you arrive at this area.
    The rest of day, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, an art form which was invented a thousand years ago by the farmers of the Red River Delta area.
    Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
    Meals included: Brunch.

13. DAY 13: HANOI CITY TOUR – DEPARTURE

    After breakfast, pay your respect to the nation’s founder at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important pilgrimage site of Vietnamese people. Explore the nearby house on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his humble beginnings as a revolutionary. Learn more about the prewar history of the country at the Governor’s Residence, also known as the Presidential Palace, an excellent example of Hanoi’s classical French architectural heritage. Next 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.
    Continue your city tour with the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, as the first university of Vietnam.
    After lunch at local restaurant, the guide and driver will take you to Noi Bai International Airport to catch your departure flight home or next destinations!
    Meals included: Breakfast, Farewell Lunch.