Luxury tour of Vietnam

This morning you will join a local blogger for a fascinating street food tour of Hanoi's eateries. After enjoying a plentiful brunch you will continue your tour by taking in some of the city's major sites including 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.

Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your scenic transfer to Halong Bay. Your seaplane flight will take around 40 minutes and is a spectacular way to see the UNESCO site. Upon arrival in Halong you can relax by the marina with a Vietnamese coffee before boarding your junk. This afternoon will be spent cruising through the bay, admiring the limestone Karst scenery and enjoying the luxurious hospitality on-board.

A morning on board your boat today. Cruise back to port to disembark mid-morning. You will then be collected by your guide and driver and transferred overland to Hanoi for your afternoon flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang you will be greeted by an Audley representative and taken to the renowned Nam Hai Hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast you will meet your guide for an insightful tour around Hoi An's old town. Here you can explore the shop-houses, temples and charming Japanese covered bridge. You may wish to further explore the town on your own or return to your beachside hotel for some relaxation.

Today will start with a trip to Hoi An's bustling morning market where a local chef will introduce you to some of the key ingredients needed in order to create many of Vietnam's most admired dishes. After sourcing the ingredients you will accompany the chef back to the revered Red Bridge Cookery School. The afternoon will be spent cooking and sampling many Vietnamese favorites before returning to your hotel.

Drive to Danang Airport today for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam. On arrival transfer to Ben Tre in the Mekong where you will board your private sampan, to enjoy a cruise through the charming Mekong Delta.

Continue cruising through the Delta this morning. Visit one of the wonderful floating markets, before disembarking and transferring to the airport for your flight to the Con Dao Archipelago. Upon arrival on Con Dao you will be greeted by a resort representative and taken to your hotel. The next few days will be spent enjoying the stunning location and the resort's abundant facilities.

Perhaps you may wish to partake in some of the hotel's activities today, or alternatively you may just wish to relax on the beach or by the pool.

Another day of relaxing and to spend as you wish.

Another day of relaxing and to spend as you wish.

This morning you will be taken back to the airport in time for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival you will be greeted by an Audley representative and transferred to your city hotel via the Cu Chi tunnels. Here you will learn a little more about the Vietnam War and the guerrilla tactics of the Viet Cong. This evening will be free to enjoy at your own leisure.

Today you will enjoy a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City with your guide on hand to offer their own insight into everyday life in Vietnam. This evening you will embark on a fascinating discovery through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a Vespa. You will enjoy tasty street food, local music and a wonderful atmosphere. This will be a memorable evening and a real highlight before traveling home.

After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your onward flight.