Upon arrival, meet with your guide and transfer to the Mercure Hotel Hanoi.

Start the morning with a half day city tour of Hanoi. Walk along the Ba Dinh Square, where you can see some of Hanoi's most important government buildings such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and more. Continue onto the Quan Thanh Taoist Temple, the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda and the iconic Confucian Temple of Literature before walking around the Old Quarter.

The rest of the afternoon is free, and optional tours are available.

Drive to Halong Bay and embark on an overnight cruise on a traditional junk boat around the scenic bay with its towering limestone islands. Stop at several famous caves and other spots. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.

In the morning, continue the cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious brunch on board the junk. Upon disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi to the Hanoi Train Station and depart for Hue on the overnight train.

Upon arrival in Hue, take a tour of the famous Hue Citadel, once the former Imperial capital, and the Royal Antique Museum. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Overnight at the Park View Hotel in Hue.

Drive to Hoi An with a stop to cruise along the Huong River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue on to Hoi An's Ancient Town and take a walking tour exploring an ancient merchant's house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the vibrant riverside market.

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Overnight at the Silk Luxury Hotel.

Day free to relax and explore Hoi An. Optional tours are available upon request.

Drive to Danang for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, transfer to the Muong Thanh Hotel.

In the morning, take a tour of Ho Chi Minh City, including the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay market, and the Thien Hau Temple.

The afternoon is free to rest and explore more of Saigon. Optional tours are available on request.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.