Transfer to Ninh Binh city (2.5 hours by car). Visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board a small row boat and enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of “Ha Long on land” and its karst mountains – where the newly - released blockbuster Kong: Skull Island was filmed.

Morning bike visit an old village in Ninh Binh to witness the daily life of the Red River Delta before transferring to Pu Luong- off the beaten track (3.5 hours by car). Pu Luong is blessed with rich tropical forest, limestone panoramas, and magnificent rice terraces. This is also a living place of ethnic Muong and Thai people in traditional stilt houses nested in the valleys.

After breakfast, trek to visit Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave which lies deep in the core zone of the Pu Luong Natural Reserve. It’s a 300 years old village with over 65 families of White Thai people living isolated from other villages in the region.

Afternoon at leisure.

After breakfast, transfer back to Hanoi (3.5 hours by car).

Afternoon at leisure.

After a short flight (1 hour) to Da Nang city, transfer to Hoi An and explore the UNESCO town of Hoi An by a walking tour with your guide, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.

Free to relax and explore at your own leisure. You might like to enjoy the beach or take a walk to the riverside near your hotel to explore the local shops. Grab a “Banh Mi”, a world - famous local bread.

After breakfast, drive from Hoi An to Hue. Travel over the Hai Van Pass, which on a clear day has spectacular views out to the East Sea and the Lang Co peninsula.

Arrival in Hue and explore the Imperial City, known as the Citadel, with your guide - which was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years back from 1805 until 1945.

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the main institutions for Buddhism in Vietnam. Then visit a local market.

Dinner at restaurant (royal menu).

The day is at your leisure to explore the peaceful Hue city. You might want to visit the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-1883). Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty.

A short flight (1.5 hours) takes you to vibrant Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon).  Drive 1.5 hours to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi. The intricate underground network of tunnels and chambers were first dug in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh against Colonial France and were continually expanded in the following 25 years. At its peak the de-facto underground city housed up to 10,000 people with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers.

During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Now you have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself!

After breakfast, transfer to Cai Be town in Tien Giang province by car (3 hours).

Here you will see the Mekong Delta which has extensive network of thousands of water channels extending over 40,000 km2. The landscape is beautiful with its yellow rice fields and green orchards. The main mean of transportation is by boat. Board a traditional boat for a trip down the Mekong River, experience the memorable Cai Be floating market, and explore the canals and their lush green vegetation. Don’t miss the orchards where you can listen to the traditional tunes of the South while tasting a diverse selection of tropical fruits. Filled with vitamins and fiber, discover the local way of producing coconut candy and rice cakes and rehydrate yourself with a cup of honey tea at a beekeeping house.

Have lunch at Anh Kiet’s Historic House, a wooden garden house built in 1838 adorned with intricate carvings and antique furniture. The impressive sounding and equally tasty deep fried “elephant ear” fish is a must try dish.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

A day at your own leisure before catching a flight home in the evening. Free day to explore the biggest city of Vietnam. Take a walk to visit Reunification Place (former Presidential Place), Dong Khoi Street, Opera House, City Hall or Cathedral. Send your postcards from the pretty French colonical-style post office built by Gustave Eiffel in 1891 and visit the Ben Thanh market, an 11,000 m covered market, which offers the visitor an assortment of local produce. Grab a bowl of seafood “Banh canh” soup, a local favourite.