DAY 1: Hanoi ARRIVAL DAY 

Picked up and transferred to Hanoi center in the morning

Commence a whole day around Hanoi with a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, one pillar pagoda then the Temple of Literature ( first university of Vietnam built in 1070).Visiting Hoa Lo Prison which American Pilots were held. 1hr of cycloing around the old quarter- commercial district. Finally enjoy a special show of Water puppet.

Overnight at Golden Silk hotel ( www.goldensilkhotel.com )

DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY ( B ,  L , D ) – www.halongglorycruise.com )

• 08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
• 10H00: Stopover on the way for refreshments
• 12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities
• 12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. A welcome drink will be served
• 13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
• 15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
• 16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
• 17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) for docking
• 19h00: Dinner is served.
• 21h00: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar or enjoy night fishing.
• Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise

DAY 3 : Halong – Hanoi (B)

• 07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
• 08.00: Continue cruising.
• 08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
• 09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
• 09.30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
• 11h30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew.
• 12h00: Drive from Halong to Hanoi.
• 14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a Ceramics workshop.
• 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi

Free till the night train at 21’10 PM.

DAY 4 : SAPA TREKKING 

After breakfast, we drive to Lao Chai Village, trekking down the valley to Ta Van village. 
In the afternoon, we trek to Cau May ( Cloud Bridge) where car picks up and transfer to Su Pan. You have free time to trek 3km to Ban Ho Village with incredibly scenic 'Ban Ho' Valley. From here you will have the opportunity to visit and explore the wooden houses, which traditionally belong to the Tay&Zday Ethnic Minority. Return to Sapa.

Overnight at Victoria Resort.

DAY 5 : Bac Ha market – Sapa (B)

Private car to visit Bac Ha market. You have chance to see the Bac Ha market of Flower H’mong people, have a look at the horse and buffalo trading, trekking to visit Meo King’s palace. Car will take you to wharf to ride on Chay River to Bao Nhai.

Take night train back to Hanoi .Overnight on  Deluxe Train back to Hanoi Afternoon you will go to Lao Cai by car

DAY 6: Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An

Picked up from the train station at 5’00 AM and Take the flight at 7’00 AM to Da Nang – Hoi An.                                                                                           2

Visit to tiny town of Hoi An for city tour: 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house.

Free on the Beach. Overnight at Palm Garden Resort ( www.palmgardenresort.com.vn  )

DAY 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue - Ho Chi Minh (B)

Transferring to Hue through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beach of Vietnam. Visit Marble mountain and Cham museum on the way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking.

Take the boat trip on Perfume river to visit Minh Mang monument We will drive to outskirt of Hue to visit King Khai, Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel.

Take the evening flight at 20’40 to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight at Grand Silver Land hotel (www.gransilverlandhotel.com.vn ) 

DAY 8: Mekong Delta 1 day tour (B)

HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )

Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Have a short cycling trip (applied for private tour/if  time permitted) then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. 

Overnight at Grand Silver Land hotel & Spa.

DAY 9: Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh (B)

HCM – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 14.00 )                                       

Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.

- In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, followed by exploring Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office & XQ embroidery workshop. End the trip with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, time for shopping.

Overnight at Grand Silver Land hotel

DAY 10: Hanoi – Bangkok (B)

Transferred to the airport at 70’05 AM back to Moscow. End of the trip