Hanoi - Halong Bay - Danang / Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh

This seven-day tour will offer you a chance to explore Vietnam's most famous sites in four major cities from north to south: Hanoi, Danang / Hoi An, Hue and Hochiminh.

We begin our trip in Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a pleasant and charming city in large parts because of its famous lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks.

Then we drive 170 kms.to Halong, a picturesque bay with some 3,000 islands rising from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Here we will take 4 hrs. cruising with delicious seafood lunch on board in the most magnificent scenic Ha Long Bay as well as visit to some scenic grottoes.

Then by flight from Hanoi to Danang, the busy seaport in the Central Plain of Vietnam, which the Hollywood's Good Morning Vietnam was filmed. First visit is at Cham Museum, then Hoi An, the ancient, tranquil town used to be a vital commercial seaport from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The long houses built by the merchants reflect a unique architectural style of Chinese, Vietnamese & Japanese remain in near perfect condition today. We will have time to wander through the market, and marvel at the quaint narrow streets and centuries old communal houses & pagodas. The view of fishing village is also marvelous to observe.

The trip continue by drive up along the Hai Van Pass, a scenic road to Hue, founded as a royal city in 1687, served as Vietnam?s capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. This ancient capital remains one of the country?s most important center of culture & religion. Visit to the Royal citadel and Tu Duc Tomb. Boat trip along the Perfume River with visit to Thien Mu Pagoda. Drive to visit Minh Mang & Khai Dinh tombs, the Forbidden purple Palace & Nine Holy Cannons.

From Hue, take the flight to Hochiminh, the city of fast-living and bustling air. Visit to China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum. We don?t miss the trip to the amazing network of more than 200 kms. of underground tunnels, which was once a bitter battleground during the Vietnam War. The journey from Hochiminh to Cu Chi takes us through green paddy fields, where local peasants work, children lead buffaloes, providing a glimpse of Vietnam?s fertile and productive countryside.