• Begin in Saigon, a city that is quickly becoming one of the most creative cities in Asia, particularly known now for its restaurants and designers.
  
  
• Visit small local produce markets, Chinatown, the main shopping boulevard, and the Reunification Palace -- a cultural and design relic well worth visiting.
  
  
• Experience the famed Cu Chi Tunnels.
  
  
• Attend fascinating mid-day ceremony at the Cao Dai Temple -- a unique fusion of world religions.

• Next, fly to Hue, in Central Vietnam, and experience Vietnam's ancient intellectual capital.
  
  
• Visit royal tombs, the Forbidden Purple City, and pagodas along the river.
  
  
• Drive along the coast to Danang.
  
  
• Enjoy several days at Vietnam's most luxurious resort.
• Visit attractions such as the Marble Mountains and the colorful town of Hoi An.

• Wrap up your Vietnam tour in Hanoi, with days spent exploring the Old Quarter and the Lake District.
  
  
• Indulge in superb restaurants, cafes, shops, and galleries.
  
  
• Take a cruise on Halong Bay, the dramatic bay famously portrayed in Indochine.

Day 01	Arrive Saigon Arrival transfer to the Caravelle Hotel for 3 nights
Day 02	Saigon City touring of main landmarks, markets, Chinatown, and shopping streets. (B)
Day 03	Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Excursion to mid-day ceremony at Cao Dai Temple and visit to Cu Chi Tunnels. (B)
Day 04	Saigon - Hue Flight to Hue and transfer to Saigon Morin Hotel for overnight. Afternoon touring of Citadel, royal tombs, pagodas along Perfume River. (B)
Day 05	Hue - Danang Coastal drive to Danang. Visit Marble Mountains and Cham Museum en route. Check in to Furama Resort for 2 nights (B)
Day 06	Hoi An & Danang Morning tour of Hoi An. Afternoon at leisure at resort. (B)
Day 07	Danang - Hanoi Flight to Hanoi and transfer to Sofitel Metropole for 3 nights. Afternoon tour around Lake District and Old Quarter. Evening Water Puppet Theater performance. (B)
Day 08	Halong Bay Full-day Halong Bay excursion. (B,L)
Day 09	Hanoi Full-day city touring in Hanoi, including major temples, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, local markets, Old Quarter, and museums and shops as desired. (B)
Day 10	Depart Vietnam At leisure until airport transfer (B)

Cost

Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $3,425

* Optional surcharge for business class flights (when available): From $110 per person

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