Hanoi’s history dates back almost a thousand years. Today, we will have an easy day to discover the charm of this city. Overnight in Hanoi. 

After breakfast, we will drive the 3 hours to Halong Bay where we’ll transfer to our private boat. We will spend two days cruising the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. We will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and time to explore a cave. We will then find somewhere to anchor for the night and listen to tales of Vietnam. Overnight on boat. 

Start the day off with a refreshing swim and a good breakfast whilst the sunrises! This morning we will have fun exploring the bay on kayaks. After lunch, we’ll return to the main harbor and drive back to Hanoi. Tonight a relaxing evening awaits with a Vietnamese dinner followed by a performance at Hanoi's famous Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Spend the day as you wish before boarding the overnight train to Hue. Overnight on train in soft berth A/C cabin. 

Today, we’ll embark on a tour around this fabulous city. We’ll start with a visit to the Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. We’ll also visit the Imperial Museum and the vibrant Dong Ba riverside markets. In the afternoon, we’ll cruise on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb. To round off the day's activities, we will visit to one of Hue’s many fine restaurants to sample some of the local delicacies. Overnight in Hue. 

Today, we’ll continue south by road to Hoi An. The journey takes about 5 hours but the scenery en route is beautiful as we hug the coastline of the South China Sea before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. In the afternoon, we will have our first glimpse of Hoi An with a walking tour of the old quarter. Overnight in Hoian. 

Hoi An, formerly know as Faifo to early Western merchants, is a charming, small town which can be easily explored on foot.. You can spend your time walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere or head off on a scenic ride to Cua Dai beach, about 4 km away, stopping along the way at some of the neighboring villages. There's even the chance to improve your culinary skills with a Vietnamese cooking lesson! Overnight in Hoian.

Today is at leisure to enjoy the sun, sand and sea of this coastal town OR take the optional boat trip to islands and do some snorkeling and diving. Overnight in Nha Trang. 

Another day on the beach! You can visit the sand dunes should you wish! Overnight in Muine.

Departing Mui Ne this morning, we’ll head to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It is around 3 hours drive. We’ll arrive in HCM City just before lunch and check in to our hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

This morning, we tour through the maze of streets and experience the hustle and bustle of the city. In the afternoon, you will have free time to take your kids out for ice-cream and try some local food. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.