Vietnam Highlights and Phong Nha Caves

As your flight land on the land of Vietnam, your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your flight or start your exploration of the city.

Today, you will take a historical tour through Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Proceed to the Temple of Literature before taking a 1-hour bike ride traveling through the Old Quarter and visit the Ngoc Son Temple en route.

In the evening, enjoy an intriguing water puppet show, a unique art form of Vietnam.

Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is not opened on Fridays and Mondays, and most museums are not opened on Mondays.

Take a 3-hour drive to Halong Bay, during which some charming landscapes can be seen along the road. Board the cruise setting sail to admire the thousands of limestone islands. You may try paddling a kayak or swimming in the limpid water and exploring the mysterious caves for an adventure.

Today, you can go to the prow in the early morning, breathing the fresh air and join in some activities on board until it's time for a rich brunch. After that, disembark the cruise and meet your guide and you'll be taken back to Hanoi by car. You are free to explore Hanoi yourself at night.

Enjoy your time at leisure and then you'll be transferred to the airport to for your flight to Dong Hoi. When arriving in Dong Hoi, you'll be accompanied by your guide to the hotel and check in, then enjoy some free time taking a stroll in the evening.

After breakfast, you'll be heading for Phong Nha National Park, which contains the oldest karst mountains in Asia. And then you are to explore the Phong Nha Caves by paddling a boat into the once Vietnam's largest cave, where you can enjoy the beautiful sandbank and reef along the way. You'll be surrounded by the incredible stalactites forest when entering the Paradise Cave by a staircase descends into a cathedral-like space.

Today, visit Quang Tri Province where you are to take a trip to Vinh Moc Tunnels, which belongs to the Old DMZ (Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone). The Vinh Moc Tunnels there were predominantly applied to sheltering civilians from bombing.

Later, get to the Ben Hai River and walk onto the Hien Luong Bridge to see the view of the river bisecting the country into two parts in the past. After that, head for Hue by car (around 3 hours).

Today, take a visit to the Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang, and then get on a Royal Dragon Boat sailing to the Thien Mu Pagoda, along the way you can admire the scenic view of the broad Perfume River. And next, head for the Imperial Citadel and explore relics of the Forbidden Purple City, where the former royalty of Vietnam used to live. Finally, you are going to Hue's largest market, Dong Ba Market for interesting traditional clothing, snacks and funny handicraft works.

Today, take a drive to Hoi An (around 3 hours). On the way you will stop on the top of Hai Van Pass, you'll get a stunning view of the coast. When reaching Da Nang, walk on the sand and enjoy the fascinating ocean scenery of Non Nuoc Beach. You will also visit the Cham Museum to see some great sculptures, and climb the renowned Marble Mountains, to admire the uncanny workmanship of nature. After lunch, you will be transferred to Hoi An, and you can have some leisure time after hotel check-in.

Today, leave for the My Son-Holy Land, which illustrates the political and cultural history of the Champa's kingdom. Return to Hoi An after lunch to take a trip to the Japanese bridge and the renowned Chinese temple, learning about the influences that Japan and China had on Vietnamese architecture. And visit the former Vietnamese merchants' houses. After that, take an amble in this beautifully kept town of Hoi An.

Today, you are free to explore the town yourself before your guide accompanies you to the airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival, you'll be met by your guide and taken to the hotel for check-in. You can take a stroll then to explore the city or have a good rest.

Today's trip begins with the visit to the Thien Hau Temple, a Chinese temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess. Go to the Binh Tay Market, where you will find yourself entering the authentic life of the local people. In the afternoon, take a visit to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Later, take free a stroll around Tan Dinh Church, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall, immersing yourself in the culture and history of Vietnam.

You may have some extra time for an amble in the city before being transferred to the airport for your next flight.