Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi independently
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring a variety of local dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi dating back to the 6th century
- Ho Chi Minh Complex visit including view of embalmed body of President Ho Chi Minh, exploration of gardens and two modest houses where he lived and worked between 1954 and 1969
- Visit to One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology visit providing insight into culture of the country's 54 ethnic groups (or Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring a variety of local dishes
- Temple of Literature visit, Vietnam's first university established in the 11th century
- Hoa Lo Prison visit, originally built by French colonists to hold political prisoners and later used during the Vietnam War
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with a wide selection of regional dishes such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice and fresh salads. Vegetarian options are also available.)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010, and learning about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties
- Cycling trip around the village with scenery and glimpse of everyday life in local community
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with regional dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, fresh salads and vegetarian options
- Bamboo boat ride along the waterways of Tam Coc (1.5 hours) through rice paddies, limestone mountains and caves
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared seafood lunch served on board), Dinner (Early dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise transfer to Halong Bay
- Halong Bay overnight cruise
- Kayaking or swimming in grottoes
Optional Activities
- Optional onboard activities
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in dining room on board), Brunch (Brunch as cruise sails back to harbor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Tai Chi session on sun deck
- Limestone cave exploration
- Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch or Dinner (Meal at local restaurant featuring seven traditional dishes and mineral water)
Included Activities
- Visit to local craftsmen for lantern-making demonstration and creation of your own lantern
- Basket boat ride through Cam Thanh Coconut Village
- Traditional fishing activities including round-net and cast-net fishing with local fishermen
- Learning to paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
- Basket-boat performance viewing
- Crab catching activity
- Cooking demonstration at fisherman's house (if taking place) with fire performance from master chef
- Meal at local restaurant featuring seven traditional dishes and mineral water
Landmarks Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Bicycle rental from hotel and cycling through Hoi An streets towards riverside or beach
- Swimming in the warm, calm sea at the beach
- Visiting tailor shops for custom clothing, bags or shoes creation
- Stroll through Old Town in the evening when lanterns are lit
- Day 8
Hoi An - Da Nang - Bangkok
Hoi An - Da Nang - Bangkok
- Day 9
Bangkok
BangkokIncluded Activities
- Visit to Wat Traimit, home to the Golden Buddha statue (3 metres tall, solid gold, weighing 5.5 tons, dating back to Sukhothai period)
- Visit to Wat Pho, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok, built by King Rama I more than 200 years ago
- Viewing of the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho (49 metres long, 12 metres high with intricately inlaid mother-of-pearl soles)
- Passing by Sanam Luang (Royal Field), Democracy Monument, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Ananta Samakhom Palace and Parliament
- Visit to Wat Benchamabophit, the Marble Temple, renowned for its graceful architecture and main building constructed from Italian marble during reign of King Rama V
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Pho Sanam Luang Democracy Monument Ananta Samakhom Palace Wat Benchamabophit 
- Day 10
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak
Bangkok - Damnoen SaduakIncluded Activities
- Visit to local palm sugar factory to observe how sugar is made from palm trees using traditional methods
- Long-tail boat ride through narrow canals with views of daily life on waterways and wooden houses
- Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to observe vendors paddling boats with fruit, vegetables, flowers and handmade goods
Optional Activities
- Trying local snacks such as coconut juice and tropical fruits
- Browsing for souvenirs at the floating market
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 
- Day 11
Bangkok to Pattaya
Bangkok to Pattaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the beachfront
- Visit to one of the city's colourful markets
- Day 12
Pattaya
PattayaOptional Activities
- Elephant sanctuary excursion including elephant feeding and walking
- Prepare fruit and vegetables for elephants
- Observe elephants foraging, bathing and mud baths
- Vegetarian buffet lunch or dinner at sanctuary
- Day 13
Pattaya
Pattaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relaxing by the beach
- Boat trip to nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn)
- Discovering local temples
- Sampling street food
- Shopping at the city's lively markets
- Traditional Thai massage
- Relaxing at a beachfront café
Landmarks Coral Island (Koh Larn) - Day 14
Pattaya - Bangkok
Pattaya - Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Suvarnabhumi International Airport
