Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel then our experienced English-speaking guide escorts you on the trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi. Arrive at Ri village, enjoy the welcome drink and snacks and meet your first host - Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner. Listen to the stories of Mr. Duoc's life during the war while enjoying the drink and then visit his tea plantation. You will learn how to pick the best tea leaves to make the most wonderful beverage in Vietnam. Carry on with the tea production at his small workshop, where most of the work is manual. Then have a short drive to Moc village, where you will meet your next host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you how to cook local Vietnamese dishes. Later have the meals you made for lunch in a beautiful tropical garden. Have a short break after lunch, and join Mrs. Chin for a walk around the village. You will visit some local families to understand the rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hats, and other local products are made. Then have a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields. Wrap up your countryside tour with traditional feet soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. It will relax you (and your feet) after cycling around the village. Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation. Overnight in Hanoi.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay. The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax. Overnight on cruise.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive at the airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast

The imperial city of Hue is known for its beautiful kites, so why not spend your morning learning more about this traditional craft? Today your guide will meet you at 08:30, and you will learn about Hue’s rich culture and heritage from a local artisan. Start the tour by cycling 3 miles to meet your instructor, a local kite lover who is also a third-generation kite maker in Hue. To begin the day, take a tour of his house and hear about the history of kite flying in Vietnam. It used to be an entertainment favored by the aristocracy and mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty. Then step into the workshop where your host uses the traditional methods to make his kind kites. Then you will get a chance to try painting your own kite. Kite painting requires a delicate hand, but with your instructor to guide you, you will produce a masterpiece for sure. Wrap up this kite-making Hue experience with a truly unique handmade souvenir - a reminder of Hue’s rich artistic heritage. Once you finish learning about the local arts, stop for a short break at a local cafe for a cup of delicious Vietnamese coffee before returning to your hotel by bicycle. Overnight in Hue.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Cyclo is one of the most typical vehicles that tourists often see when they travel to Vietnam. Today you will get a new and interesting experience when sitting on this authentic vehicle and going through the city streets. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby at 08:00 am. Climb on a cyclo for a ride through the "Old City". You will pass through the south of Huong River by Truong Tien bridge. Next, you'll visit the Imperial Citadel, where the former kings of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945. From here, visit the Royal Antiquities Museum, a gallery of antiques displaying a collection of bronze pottery, Chinaware, Phap Lam enamel, court robes, head-gear, and personal belongings of former Vietnam Emperors. Admire the collection of ornaments from dynastic times and learn more about Vietnamese history. Then hop back in the cyclo for a short ride to Dong Ba Market. Step inside and mingle with the locals while browsing the colorful stalls. After this, today's tour ends back at your hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Relish the remaining moment in Hue, before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. When you arrive at the airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center. The rest of the time is free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast

Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel. Then your driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the resort to Mui Ne in a private vehicle. It's approximately 5 hours drive, and there will be a convenient stop on the way. Overnight in Mui Ne.

Meals: Breakfast