Day 1: Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and settle into your hotel. The evening is free to dine at one of Hanoi’s many wonderful restaurants.
Day 2: Hanoi
Enjoy a morning cyclo tour of Hanoi, exploring the magical Old Quarter and French Colonial District. Explore the city at leisure in the afternoon and meet your quide in the evening for dinner and a water puppet performance. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Drive three to four hours to Mai Chau Valley for a peaceful break in the Vietnamese countryside. Stay in a comfortable lodge with a swimming pool and spa facilities and use this as your base for guided cycling and walking through local ethnic minority villages. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Mai Chau
Relax by the pool, walk through emerald green rice paddies and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Mai Chau - Hanoi
Optional activities in the morning before departing Mai Chau after lunch then transferring back to Hanoi for the night . (B,L)
Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Today drive three to four hours to World Heritage listed Halong Bay for a two night cruise on a traditional junk. Once onboard, enjoy a fantastic lunch as you set forth into the bay amongst thousands of limestone islands. Have a go at night squid fishing from your boat! (B,L,D)
Day 7: Halong Bay
Today can be spent kayaking in secluded lagoons, swimming, sunbathing, hiking, or rock climbing (rock climbing is not included). Halong Bay offers professional rock climbing lessons for both beginners and experienced climbers. In the evening enjoy a seafood feast under the stars. (B,L,D
Day 8: Halong Bay - Hoi An
After relaxing all morning cruising through the bay, transfer back to Hanoi in the afternoon for your overnight sleeper train to the quaint, picturesque fishing village of Hoi An. A picnic basket of snacks and breakfast is included to take onboard. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Hoi An
Enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient streets, relax in a riverside café or take a walk down the beach. (B)
Day 10: Hoi An
Free day to enjoy the beach, get clothes tailor made or enjoy a traditional cooking class- fun for the whole family! (B)
Day 11: Hoi An
Free day at leisure. (B)
Day 12: Depart Hoi An
Morning at leisure before your departing flight. (B)