Day 1London
This evening catch your overnight flight to Bangkok.
After a brief connection time, fly onto the charming city of Hanoi with its small narrow streets in the Old Quarter and its beautiful buildings from the French colonial days.
Accompanied by your guide enjoy a walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter with its narrow streets and small bustling markets.
Later this morning embark on a city tour with your driver and guide. Visit Ho Chi Minh`s former home, the Temple of Literature (the first university in Hanoi) and perhaps the Fine Arts Museum which has a wonderful collection of art and sculpture.
Day 4Hanoi - Halong City
This morning transfer to Halong City, where you will board your traditional Vietnamese junk. Spend the afternoon cruising around Halong Bay's thousands of limestone islets and caves and see the sun setting over the calm waters before enjoying a wonderful dinner under the stars.
Day 5Halong City - Hanoi - Hue
Wake up to see sunrise over the bay. Continue cruising before returning to Hanoi airport this afternoon for your flight to Hue.
Cruise along the Perfume River this morning visiting Thien Mu Pagoda and the ancient tomb of Minh Mang along the journey. This afternoon you will explore the Citadel with your guide and learn of its turbulent past and how it has withstood the test of time.
Drive from Hue to Hoi An today taking the scenery along the journey. Pass abundant rice paddy fields and travel over the Hai Van Pass, which on a clear day has spectacular views of the coastline. You have the afternoon to relax and take a stroll around the charming riverside town of Hoi An.
At leisure to explore Hoi An, with its maze of tiny cobbled back streets. Perhaps visit one of the ancient merchant houses or try some of the delicious unique local cuisine, including Cao Lau and White Rose.
Second day at leisure in Hoi An - perhaps visit the nearby UNESCO site of My Son, hire a bike and explore the countryside or kick back on the nearby beach. Alternatively you may chose to find your favourite riverside spot and watch the world amble by!
Drive to Danang airport today for the short flight to Saigon in southern Vietnam. On arrival transfer via the Cu Chi tunnels to learn a little more about the Vietnam war and the guerrilla tactics of the Viet Cong. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the cosmopolitan city.
Today enjoy a half day city tour with your guide. Visit the War Remnants Museum which has an excellent photography exhibition, Cholon Market and more.
You will then transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.
Overnight flight to the UK.