Taste of Vietnam

DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (L,D)
    After your arrival in Hanoi, you will experience a cyclo tour through Hanoi Old Quarter, passing by Lan Ong Traditional Medicine store. Here, you will learn about the century-old healing powers of natural plants and herbs.
    Afterwards, proceed to Hang Be market where they sell fresh herbs that can be used as medical treatments and healthy foods. Finish off the day’s sightseeing by sampling delicious chicken simmered in Chinese medicine soup (Ga tan Thuoc Bac).
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 02: HANOI – HALONG (B,L,D)
    After breakfast, we take you on a half day sightseeing tour in Hanoi to include the Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature and  a glance at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. For lunch we recommend you try Cha Ca La Vong – a specialty of Hanoi.
    After this culinary delight, we head south towards Halong Bay. En route, we stop in Hai Duong to visit a local rice wine factory. This wine is very strong, but farmers like it because having a cup of wine in the evening makes them sleep well at night!
Overnight in Halong City

DAY 03: HALONG – HUE (B,L)
    You will embark on a 4-hour cruise around the magnificent Ha Long Bay, peppered with its thousands of natural limestone islets spectacularly rising from the calm, crystal-clear waters. You will also get the chance to sample fresh seafood from the bay. After this breath-taking beautiful experience, we will take you back to Hanoi just in time to catch your onward flight to Hue.
Overnight in Hue

DAY 04: HUE (B,L,D)
    Today, you will embark on a tour to see the most iconic sites of the ancient capital: visiting the ancient Citadel, the tombs of Khai Dinh, Tu Duc and Thien Mu - a pagoda that houses one of the biggest bells in the country.
    For lunch, taste the local specialties such as: Banh Nam, Banh Beo, Banh Khoai, before stopping at Dong Ba market. 
To finish the day, enjoy a royal dinner with “Nha Nhac Cung Dinh” traditional show. 
Overnight in Hue

DAY 05: HUE - HOI AN (B,L,D)
    In the morning we drive you to Hoi An, passing over the spectacular Hai Van pass that marks the climate border between Northern and Southern Vietnam. 
    In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s old town. As a highlight you will learn the secrets about the local speciality, ’Cao Lau’ which is a traditional noodle dish that can only be prepared with the water from one special well in order to give it it’s unique flavour!
Overnight in Hoi An

DAY 06: HOI AN - TRA QUE (B,L)
    We start the day by travelling to Tra Que Organic Village, where local farmers work their organic gardens in century old tradition. At a Tra Que’s Family House we will run a cooking class where you will learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food from scratch. After the class you will savour the delicious dishes you have prepared. 
Overnight in Hoi An

DAY 07: HOI AN - NHA TRANG (B,L,D)
    Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Take an excursion by boat to Nha Trang Bay, where you have the chance to swim & snorkel in the crystal clear water.
    After the boat trip, visit Dam market where different kinds of fresh and dry sea foods and fish sauces are sold. 
Overnight in Nha Trang

DAY 08: NHA TRANG – DALAT (B,L,D)
    In the early morning take a cyclo to Tran Phu Bridge where you have the chance to capture pictures of fishermen exchanging their catch with local traders. 
    After this spectacle, we will transfer to Dalat, where we will be visiting the last Emperor’s summer residence and Truc Lam Zen Monastery - The largest Zen Monastery of Vietnam. You will also have the chance to taste the products of a local vineyard. 
Overnight in Dalat

DAY 09: DALAT – SAIGON (B,L,D)
    While transferring overland to Saigon we will stop at Bao Loc, a destination best known for its silk and tea production.  Also, you will get to know the secret behind the famous Coffee ‘Chon’ - a local speciality!
Overnight in Saigon

DAY 10: SAIGON - CU CHI (B,L,D)
    In the morning we will take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which was an important base for the Vietcong during the American War, because of its strategic location. 
After lunch, drive to China town to visit Cho Lon, the large wholesale market and the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (FITO). 
Overnight in Saigon

DAY 11: SAIGON - VINH LONG - CAN THO (B,L,D)
    In the morning, drive to Cai Be to visit a popcorn, cake and rice paper making family before visiting the lively floating market. 
    After Lunch continue by boat towards Vinh Long province and learn about life in the delta and the diverse fishing techniques. During a relaxing afternoon walk, we will stop by a local orchard where you can taste a variety of sweet fruits that are grown here. Continue by boat to visit a fish sauce factory before driving to Can Tho.. 
Overnight in Can Tho

DAY 12: CAN THO – SAIGON (B,L,D)
    For lunch we will visit Mrs. Muoi Xiem’s local restaurant, a place for special pancakes - a nationwide recognized specialty. Transfer back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon

DAY 13: SAIGON (B,L)
    Today you will be visiting the most famous spots in Saigon including Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post office, War Museum & Ben Thanh Market. After the tour you will transfer to the airport to catch your flight home.

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