Overview :

You will take the wonderful & vivid picture of Vietnam within 10 days 9 nights. Hanoi with wide tree lines boulevards, tranquil lakes, French old buildings, the Old Quarter with 36 unique streets. And you can see the break taking scenery which nature offers as special gift is Halong Bay. Hue imperial city is the next destination in which the unique art and sophisticated architecture are exposed through the complex of palaces & tombs, leaving Hue to the prosperous trading port Hoian, discover the riverside town where is home of traditional famous silk, delicious cuisines, art galleries, colorful silk lanterns. To make the picture more lively, let’s go to the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City called «the sleepless city » in the South of Vietnam and take the tour the historic and culture highlights including the President Palace, War Remnant Museum, the bustle Ben Thanh Market and finally visit the massive underground network Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights:

- Enjoy the unique traditional Water Puppet show
- Take a cruise on Halong Bay to enjoy mystical and incredible feat of nature
- Discover tombs of Tu Duc emperor, Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City and take boat excursion on gentle Perfume River in Hue
- Visit the ancient houses and handicraft village in Hoi An
- Explore some French colonial structures, pagodas & bustle market in Ho Chi Minh
- Have chance to see the famous underground network Cu Chi

Day 1 : Arrival Ha Noi
You will be welcomed by our guide by arrival at Noi Bai Airport. We transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to the city center of Hanoi to check-in your hotel. This day is scheduled to take some rest after your long flight. You have the opportunity to get some first impressions of the city by yourself and of course our tour guide is always available at your request. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi City tour (B,L)
Morning after having breakfast at the hotel, we start visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (closed on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilt, the One Pillar Pagoda. We follow this with the Temple of Literature. After lunch we visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and Ngoc Son pagoda. And we will take a short tour by cyclo tour in the Old Quarter. Tonight enjoy Water Puppet show. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Junk Cruise  (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel and then start a 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a luxury wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  Dinner on board. Overnight on Junk

Day 4 : Halong Junk Cruise – Hanoi – Flight to Hue  (B)
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival Hue, pick up & transfer to hotel in Hue. Check in hotel & relax. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

Day 5 : Hue Imperial city (B,L,D)
We then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc. Transfer back to Hue center Hue for lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945, do the walking and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialty of Hue city. Overnight at the hotel in Hue

Day 6 : Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B,L)
As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound journey, this time in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Today's destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we head up to the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down the other side and into Da Nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring and relaxing. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 7 : Hoi An Ancient town (B)
Morning we will visit Hoi An town with ancient merchants' houses, a Phuc Kien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful riverside markets, workshops where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. Guests learn how the lanterns are made then have a chance to create their own lanterns, from designing the frame to gluing the cloth. Afternoon we take the cruise on Thu Bon river to visit the Thach Ha ceramic village. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Day 8 : Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight to  Ho Chi Minh city  (B,L)
You will take the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh, upon arrival pick up and transfer to hotel. Afternoon we pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Ho Chi Minh. The last sight we will visit is Ben Thanh market, where all kind of goods are offered. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi Tunnels – Tay Ninh Temples (B,L)
In the morning, we drive to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the extra combination of the Confucianism, Christianity, Taoism and Buddhism. After lunch, we drive back, with a stop at the Cu Chi Tunnels. The tunnel system, built over 25 years starting in the 1940s. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was several stories deep and housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth, and going to school. Since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh - Departure (B)
There will be a transfer to airport for your flight home today. End of Asia King Travel’s services.

Trip includes:

• The English speaking guide as guided time
• Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
• Halong Bay Cruise 1 night on board
• Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicule
• Boat excursion in Hue, Hoi An
• Domestic air tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam Airlines/Economy Class)
• All entrance fees
• Water & cool towels
• Government taxes & service charge

Trip excludes

• International Airfares.
• Early check in/ late check out
• Meals not indicated
• Drinks & beverage..
• Surcharge for gala diner on 24^th Dec and 31^st Dec
• Vietnam stamp fee : ( 25 USD/ per person)
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities