8.00 am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start drive to Cu Chi which located 60km from Saigon city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for the original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage, and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines When Cu Chi was” A Free Target Zone “. The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants.

We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.

Overnight at Hotel in Saigon.

Experience the charm of Vietnam’s countryside with a day trip to Ben Tre, the land of coconuts. Cruise along tree-lined canals, visit local workshops, and cycle through rural villages. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a riverside garden where southern flavors shine with dishes like caramelized fish in clay pot and fresh tropical fruits.

After boat trip, transfer to Saigon airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to Hoi An for check in.

Overnight at Hotel in Hoi An.

Explore Hoi An’s historical core – the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, and merchant homes. Visit a countryside farming village where you’ll learn the art of organic planting and water buffalo riding.

Overnight at Hotel in Hoi An.

Free till transfer to Danang airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi airport, meet your local guide and transfer to hotel for checkin.

Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi.

We begin a full-day city tour by visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the One Pillar Pagoda, the former leader’s house on stilts and his Mausoleum. Continue, transfer to West Lake to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda as known the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, and then keep walking to Quan Thanh Temple, as one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital.

Keep forward to the peaceful Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam.

Lunch will be served at a local Vietnamese restaurant.

In the afternoon, proceed to the Ethnologic Museum, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, it is widely considered to be the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi.

Back to the city central, visit Ngoc Son temple then take an hour cycle tour around the old quarter and attend the performance of the unique water puppetry before finishing the day-off.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Drive to Halong Bay and board a luxury boutique cruise. Sail through emerald waters dotted with limestone pillars. Visit a floating fishing village or hidden cave. Sunset over the bay is followed by a candlelit seafood feast on board.

Overnight cruise in Halong Bay.

Start your morning with a Tai Chi session on deck. Explore more of the bay by kayak or tender boat before disembarking. Return to Hanoi for an evening of leisure.

Transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang Airport. Luang Prabang that is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia.

You will be met by our guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

We visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. We enjoy a short tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong, a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty, and traditional art. Later we’ll visit the impressive Wat Visoun, the oldest temple that houses many Buddha images. Next is Wat Aham, the ‘Monastery of the Blossomed Heart’ exudes serenity, and Wat Mai, the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in this city.

Afternoon: you will go by boat to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy splendid natural scenery along the way and observing local fishermen and daily activities along the river. Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain and reclining (nirvana).

On the way back, you will also have opportunity to visit the local riverside villages of Ban Xanghai, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Second stop at Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft.

On the bright day, you’ll have chance to enjoy the marvellous sunset while cruising down along the mighty Mekong.

Evening, enjoy Luang Prabang night maket, offering a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.

Travel south of town to the famous Kuangsi Waterfall; the turquoise color of the water with a backdrop of white limestone cliffs gives the waterfall a magical appearance. Depending on the season the water level varies and you can be swimming in the beautiful pools. While there, you also will have the opportunity to visit the Sun Bear Reserve, a conservation center that rescues animals from the wildlife trade.

Last but not least, we visit Laos Buffalo Dairy is a socially responsible, sustainable farm, and social enterprise.
Our aim is to improve the rural prosperity, welfare, nutrition, and health of the local population, with a focus on buffalo farming, and childhood nutrition.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Free till our driver pick up from hotel and transfers to Luang Prabang Airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.