15 DAYS VIETNAM CLASSIC

Spend the day exploring some the city's fascinating sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, the Hanoi Hilton Museum where John McCain and other prisoners were held during the war, the Temple of Literature, and Ethnology Museum. Enjoy walks around Hoan Kiem Lake, where Hanoians enjoy their early mornings with Tai Chi and 'Vietnamese style' aerobics, as well the eclectic Old Quarter where streets are named after the trades practiced here since the 15th century. In the evening attend a traditional water puppet show unique to Vietnamese culture, before enjoying a delicious dinner at one of our recommended restaurants. La Siesta Classic Ma May

Today you will get to explore beyond the highlights and delve deeper into Hanoi's past as you set off around the ancient Nom village and the surrounding rural area. This is a wonderful opportunity to trace back the origin of Vietnam's culture and traditions as you meet with local villagers and explore ancient houses and communal places of worship. La Siesta Classic Ma May

Set off this morning to the beautiful Halong Bay. Here you will board one of our favourite junk boats and cruise through the quieter northern area of the bay, where you can stop to visit island caves and remote sandy beaches. Enjoy dinner and drinks on board as the sun sets over this magical setting. Dragon Legend

Begin the day with morning Tai Chi exercises and an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Enjoy another morning floating between islands as you slowly make your way back to Halong Bay's main harbour, from where you will transfer back to Hanoi and can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. La Siesta Classic Ma May

This morning you will catch a flight to Danang where you will be met and transferred to the beautiful quaint town of Hoi An. After checking in and freshening up, set out on foot and explore the magical Ancient Town with your guide, discovering ancestral homes and lovely hidden pagodas. La Siesta Hoi An Hotel

This afternoon is a wonderful way to discover Hoi An's surroundings, as you transfer to a nearby village to begin your kayaking adventure. After a detailed safety briefing, take to the water and slowly make your way through countryside and villages until you reach the colourful lanterns of Hoi An's ancient town, viewing this magical town from a very unique perspective, as the sun sets and the lanterns twinkle in the calm river waters. La Siesta Hoi An Hotel

Set off by bicycle this morning as you explore Cam Kim Island, an area rich in traditional crafts where you can learn about the artists and tradesmen of this area and traditional creative methods that go back centuries. This afternoon is free to relax or explore at leisure. La Siesta Hoi An Hotel

Today you will travel north across the Hai Van Pass to the historic city of Hue. The route will take you along the spectacular central coastline and the edges of the Annamite Mountain Range to where it finally meets the sea. Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa

Start your day by exploring the old capital city, a World Cultural Heritage Site located southeast of the Citadel along the banks of the Perfume River. Here you’ll discover several royal tombs and will be given an insight into Hue’s fascinating imperial history. After a delicious local lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful 19th century Citadel, now a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa

Relax as you sit behind your trusted driver on a motorbike for a journey through the backstreets where you will gain insight into both past and present cultural traditions in and around Hue, exploring the less-visited outskirts of the city as you meet locals and enjoy a delicious lunch cooked by the resident Buddhist nuns in a local village. Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa

Enjoy a morning at leisure before transferring to the airport in time to catch your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Fusion Suites Saigon

Enjoy a full day exploring the vibrant and bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City as you sit behind your trusted driver on a motorbike and wind your way through backstreets as you travel between the classic historical highlights of the city. Meet with locals and learn about daily life, sampling many culinary delights as you go, before ending at the private home of a local family of musicians, where you will hear stories of Vietnamese history and culture, before enjoying an intimate concert of traditional Vietnamese melodies. Fusion Suites Saigon

Up early this morning you will be driven into the fascinating Mekong Delta area, where you will board a small private boat and explore backwaters and islands, passing rice paddies and pottery factories, and meeting the friendly local villagers as you go. Enjoy a special lunch with a local family in the setting of a beautiful traditional garden house, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. This evening you will then be treated to fascinating performance at the Saigon Opera House, which showcases the poetic beauty of Vietnam, where rural traditions and stories are recreated by bamboo props, breathtaking acrobatics, rhythmic dance and mesmerizing folk music. After the show, your guide will take you “Di Vong Vong”, the local Vietnamese custom of going around on motorbike meeting friends and seeing the sites at night. Capture some great night shots along the way, stop by some great food and drink spots before winding up back at your hotel. Fusion Suites Saigon

You will be transferred to the airport today in time to catch your onward flight.