Tuesday

Meet upon arrival, after finishing with the Immigration please walk outside to the meeting point at the arrival hall where our guide and driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel.

Thursday

Free day.

Check-in time is noon.

You will have to arrange the transfer to the railway station by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you with arranging this transfer.

Board the nighttrain to Lao Cai, on the Vietnamese/Chinese border. You will sleep in shared airconditioned compartments with four soft sleeping berths. Drinks are being sold on this train but we advise you to buy some bread and fruit in advance for this trainride.

Saturday

Today is a free day. Sapa, formerly know as Cha Pa, is at the foot of the Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain of Vietnam.

You can explore the environs of Sapa on your own or go on a one day trek to some of the Hmong, Dzay and Red Dzao villages, close to Sapa.

Monday

Our driver will pick you up at the railway station and transfer to the local restaurant for breakfast on your own cost.

Depart for your two days tour to Halong Bay. This is not a private trip. Others will be joining you. On the way to Halong city, we enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape.

In this afternoon, you will visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms, enjoy kayaking (weather permitted) with guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck. Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave

Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine. Seafood set-dinner on board

Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program

Dinner and Overnight on board

Wednesday

Today is a free day.

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. Hue was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1993. You can explore the Citadel of Hue by bike or book a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the Tien Mu Pagoda and the tombs of the Nguyen Emperors in the vicinity of Hue.

Friday

Today is a free day.

Hoi An, formerly known as Faifo, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Hoi An has been declared a  UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The town is located along the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Danang.

You can explore the old streets of Hoi An on your own today.

Sunday

You will have to arrange the transfer to the airport by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you.

*Fly Danang to Ho Chi Minh City on Vietnam Airlines  **not included**

Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel.

Tuesday

Today is a free day. You can go on an excursion to the famous Vietcong tunnels at Cu Chi. This tour is usually combined with a visit the Holy See of Caodaism in Tay Ninh, a remarkable church or temple. It is also possible to visit the Mekong Delta on a day trip. Ho Chi Minh City also has some interesting museums.