Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival

You are arrival at our thousand years Capital – Hanoi city. Welcomed by our tour guide at Noi Bai International airport and then transfer to your hotel in the city center. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Hanoi (B)

In the morning to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Mondays & Fridays closed), House on Stilt, Tran Quoc pagoda, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. In the afternoon, visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (The First National University established in 1076). Later on we take one hour cyclo ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter, and stop at Ngoc Son Temple for a short visit. The day tour ends with Water Puppet show at Thang Long theatre. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, take 3.5 hours drive to Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. The cruise passes by many rocks and islets in many funny shapes. The cruise may stop for a while for visiting a beautiful case, if not today, you will do tomorrow according to each boat/junk’s itinerary. Again your dinner served on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (optional) and later overnight on board.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi – Late flight to Danang (Brunch)

In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking time.

Car pick up and drive directly you to airport for a flight to Danang. Upon arrival you are transferred to Hoi An town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An - Cooking at Tra Que Village (B)

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here a new spirit for traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles, the local ‘Tam huu’ spring roll (made from Tra Que vegetables) and cake with meat (Banh xeo) has been enlivened. Enjoy a cookery class with your host. Experience a day of living and working with the local people in Tra Que vegetable village, in which you will have a chance to discover the daily life of farmers.

In the afternoon, you will walk to visit ancient town of Hoi An. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Free time for shopping later on. Overnight stay in Hoian.

Day 6: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

You will take morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After lunch, continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for short city tour passing Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)

This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Lunch at Ancient garden house then proceeding to Vinh Long, passing small and beautiful canal see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural setting of Mekong Delta region. Stop at An Binh islet famous for their fruit orchards. We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Over night in Can Tho.

Day 8: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill factory. Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to Sai Gon via My Tho. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh city - Bangkok (B)

Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 10: Bangkok – Wats & Rivers (B/L)

Today we begin our tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along the way we will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex we will drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Po houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 11: Bangkok – Chiang Mai (B/D)

Transfer out for flight departure to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival at Chiang Mai, drive directly to Wat Phra That Doi-Suthep. When we get there, let’s start where the main staircases ascend. On each side of the staircases stand the seven-headed Nagas (Serpents) that guard the temple from evil or harm. After climbing 306 steps, we will reach the beautiful Golden Pagoda that encases the relic of the Lord Buddha. You can walk around the temple, sound the bells and see a very beautiful panoramic view of Chiang Mai City that is 3,500 feet above sea level. Enjoy a Khuntoke Dinner with a Northern Dance Show. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 12: Chiang Mai (B/L)

Depart Chiang Mai to visit Sai Nam Pueng Orchid Farm and continue to the elephant camp. Watch the elephants pick up timber from the forest; you will be amazed by their strength and clever teamwork. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Joy’s Farm and the School for Life. This place has become the care center for orphans from parts of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas. The children will guide you around their schoolrooms, their vegetable plantation and later enjoy their cooking experience. Leave from Joy’s Farm in late afternoon and return to hotel for overnight.

Day 13: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son (B/L)

Take the early flight to Mae Hong Son. Ride a long-tail boat along the Pai river and visit a long-neck Padong hill tribe village. Return to explore the small town of Mae Hong Son. Overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Day 14: Mae Hong Son - Pai (B/L)

On the next day, visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu located on the hill to have a spectacular view of the entire valley of Mae Hong Son and surrounding countryside. Explore temples built in the Thai-Burmese architectural style. Proceed to Tham Lod, the largest cave in the North and enjoy a ride on bamboo raft. Stay overnight in the scenic town of Pai.

Day 15: Pai - Chiang Mai - Departure (B)

Travel along the mountain landscape back to Chiang Mai. Depart Chiang Mai to your next destination.