Day 1:  ARRIVAL IN HANOI (by A/C car)

Arrival in Hanoi, warm welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting of the tour guide in the meeting point's Noi Bai Airport. Hanoi - its legendary beginnings from 1,010 to 15th century then before the World War II, after 1954 as well, is the cradle of Red River Delta civilization with green rice-fields, its Old streets and colonial Quarter, its calm lakes, the shaded boulevards, its verdant public parks and sunny smiles with truly Far-East Asian faces ...Our experienced tour guide will transmit you the most lovely aspects of Hanoi - the ancient city of 1,000 yrs, during 45' by coach from the airport to your hotel in the centre city. Transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities. Please note that standard check in time is 14.00, check out at 12.00. Early check in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel would probably guarantee early check in or late checkout as an extra surcharge on depend to the rooming’s status at that time. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2:  HANOI - LAO CAI / SAPA (by A/C car, rickshaw, night-train)

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of Hanoi, let’s experience the basic concepts of political Vietnam currently by visit to the Chairman Palace area, there are Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh National square, Stilt House; One Pillar Pagoda, a nice group picture should photo in the parade yard of Ba Dinh National square with the great back view of Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. Continuing to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan Thanh Temple are located on an islet of West Lake, then the Temple of Literature, is a classic Confucianism temple from the category "Confucianism", was founded as a Confucian Temple and a huge statue and alter to Confucius remain there today, the first university in Viet Nam was founded here and many rows and rows of big stone slabs that sat on the backs of stone tortoises. These slabs are actually the stele of the school's successful doctorate candidates. After lunch at local restaurant, you will enjoy an interesting tour by traditional Pedicabs, the best and most stylish way as far more charming to see Hanoi and to take in the sights and sounds of the Old quarter is by Cycle ( a tricycle ), your people will enjoy 1 hour cycle tour the Old Quarter and shopping streets to watch the daily lives of the people living on and around the busy areas, the small rickshaws will carry you strolling around the Old Quarter and shopping streets, to relax and view to daily-life surrounding or communicating is a good way to have a full impression of the city, catch the spirit of Vietnam. Rickshaws will return back at the Garden of Hoan Kiem Lake - the Return-Sword Lake, to visit Ngoc Son – Heroic Temple, But Tower, where you will be fascinating with legendary stories from 600 years that a turtle stole a king's sword and took it to the bottom of this lake. A moment free in Garden of Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy the lovely Hanoi landscapes in the sunset until the time of water puppet show, a unique art form of Vietnamese, at Thang Long Water Puppet Troupe, and you will also experience more about a specific culture in South-East Asia coming from agriculture of wet rice during the performance. Dinner at local restaurant. After that, transfer directly to Hanoi Railway station for trip to Lao Cai – a boundary town in the range after range of mountains with China. Welcome on board for departure to Lao Cai ETD 21:50PM. Enjoy your night in A/C Superior cabin-4 soft beds. Overnight on train. (B, L, D)

Day 3:  LAO CAI – SAPA (by A/C car 38km, trekking)

Arrival in Lao Cai in morning ETA 06:30AM. You will be picked up at Lao Cai Railway Station. Transfer to Sapa Town, a small market town perched dramatically on the western edge of a high plateau facing the hazy blue peak of Fan Si Pan Mountain. The refreshing climate and vaguely Alpine landscape struck a nostalgic chord with European visitors. On 1,600 meters above sea level, is the kingdom of colourful Orchids, a big summer resort, the homeland of Nung, Dao, Tay, Cao Lan, Paxi, and Xa Phong minorities. Sapa’s invigorating air is a real tonic after the dusty plains, but cold nights make warm clothes essential throughout the year. Drive to hotel for breakfast and check in, then enjoy a walking tour to visit the most lively context of Sapa, visit Sapa Market, are crowded and merry, and are especially attractive to visitors. Minority groups come here to exchange and trade goods and products, proceeding to Sapa Church – as an impress mark, timing witness of this solitary mountain region. After lunch at local restaurant, start trekking to CatCat village (12 km from Sapa Townlet), is an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs, including the custom of “pulling wife”, and practices that are lots in other villages, live Red Dao, black Hmong minorities. Walk inside the village to visit Red Dao, black Hmong houses and experience the daily lives to understand better their culture and customs. Taphin village (15 km from Sapa) where live Red Dao, black Hmong minorities. Walk inside the village to visit Red Dao, black Hmong houses and experience the daily lives to understand better their culture and customs. (Well-prepared gumboots or trekking shoes for hours trek through terraced paddy fields). Overnight in Sapa. (B, L)

Day 4:  SAPA - BAC HA - LAO CAI – HANOI (by A/C car, train)

After breakfast, say good-bye Sapa and transfer to Bac Ha, take time to discover spectacular mountainy sceneries. Your vehicle will drive along the exciting curvy road, surrounded by steep mountains to discover the most famous market of the region – Bac Ha. Arrival Bac Ha market (open on Sunday only). Here you can meet all the different minority groups of the region: Hmongs, Tay, Thai, Nung. The colorful market is well known for its various handicraft objects. There are many trees around Bac Ha, and in the spring the countryside is white with blossoms. Bac Ha hosts the biggest fair near the mountainous highlands and the Chinese border. It is a trading centre and meeting place for couples, friends, and relatives, and it is a typical weekly activity for the H’Mong and other minority groups living in the locality. Local products for sale or barter are carried on horseback. A short walk to Na Hoi Tho Hamlet to visit the old palace of H’mong King - Hoang Yen Chao Castle, just 300m from Bac Ha Market, its network of walls, bunkers, and battlements were reinforced by a mortar mixed with sugar molasses. In a distance, the white castle was built on between 1914 and 1921 jutting out from the valley looks imposing and majestic. Transfer back to main road and come-down in Trung Do, a short trekking to Tay  minority village, the road will cross into lovely cottage roofs, rocky-cliffs, rice-fields, rivullts, and bendy country lanes, you will stroll towards the Chay riverbank, then take a motor steel-boat downstream to Bao Nhai. Sightseeing alongside Chay River is quite particular interesting and typical of the distant mountainous region. Drive back to Lao Cai Railway Station for a night train ETD 20:45. Enjoy your night in A/C Superior cabin-4 soft beds. Overnight on train. (B, L, D)

Day 5:  ARRIVE HANOI RAILWAY STATION - HALONG BAY (by A/C car 175 km, wooden junk cruising tour)

The train arrives at Hanoi Railway Station ETA 05:45AM. After breakfast and a moment to refresh at a local restaurant, depart to Halong Bay, 175 km from Hanoi, the highway is smoothly and cost you of 3.5 - 4 hours usually, since we have to stop somewhere for the rests or visiting also. Landscapes en route are very interesting with the immense rice-fields, farmers are working in the fields, small and peace villages ....there are the sweet beginnings to talk with then explaination of Vietnam by our tour guide. In 1994 UNESCO classified Halong Bay as a World Natural Heritage and in November 2000, the World Heritage Committee reconfirmed this classification, your excursion to Halong Bay will re-evaluate the classification of UNESCO to this fairyland. In the book intituled “Wonders of the World” published in 1950. The French marshal Lyautey compared it with Venice rocks in the “Letters of Tonkin and Madagascar “ (June 24, 1895). The French novelist Yvonne Schultz did not hesitate to praise the miraculous beauty of this bay: All heights and ten thousand forms; imagination, imitation, pagodas, Hindu temples, menhirs, Chinese towers, pieces of chess-board or true immense mountain. And the extraordinary flows simulating the ruined keeps, the broken down bastions, a succession of palaces with the open belly and tribes of mutilated idols. HALONG BAY is nearly a hidden bay with thousands of limestone islands densely rising from the blue jade water in a sea area of over 1500 square kilometers. Its 1969 green islands enfeeble the strong winds blowing from the ocean to leave the transparent water of the bay often calm in cool and healthy air. From time to time, sailing Junk appearing and disappearing between the islands make the poetic sight more colorful like sparkling pearls or coral reefs found out in the bay. The beauty of the bay is not monotone, at different positions of viewing, it will astonish viewers with quite different fascinations. In the caves and grottoes of stone islands, visitors will discover and admire how many impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

HAILONG SUITE (or similar) 2D1N:

DAY 1:

- 12.00:  Check-in at Vinashin habour ( 06 Le Thanh Tong Str, Halong City )

- 12.45: Enjoy a Welcome cocktail upon embarking Hai Long Suite

- 13.00: Savour a delicious Vietnamese lunch as your Cruise begins

- 13.30: Spend the afternoon cruising heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets, Explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot Cave)

- 16.00: Come back the board. Enjoy optional on board activities eg: sunbathing, traditional massage, cooking demonstration (not included)

- 17.00: Meet the local people at Van Gia or Vung Vieng fishing village. Swim or kayak (see supplement) at there (the weather permitting)

- 17.45: Swim or kayak at Ho Dong Tien anchorage area

- 18.00: Happy hour

- 19.30: Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.

- 21.00: Retire to your cabin or join the Squid fishing program with the staff. Overnight on Hailong Suite. (B, L, D)

HAILONG JUNK (or similar) 2D1N:

DAY 1:

- 12h30 : Picking up at Tuan Chau yacht port => Arrival at Tuan Chau Island & Enjoy a Welcome drink upon embarking Hai Long boat.

- 13h15 : Departure, have lunch, while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing by areas of Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao, Con Vit islet, going along Gia Luan – Cat Ba island.

- 15h30 : Backing to visit Sung Sot cave, then having swimming / kayak (see supplement) by Titop or Soi Sim beach.

- 18h00 : Cruise to Ho Dong Tien or Trong Cave for anchorage ( weather permitting )

- 19h00 : Dinner is served in the restaurant

- 21h00 : Squid fishing program with the staff ( weather permitting )Overnight Hailong Junk. (B, L, D)

Day 6:  HALONG BAY - HANOI (A Cruising tour by wooden junk, A/C car 175km)

HAILONG SUITE 2D1N:

DAY 2:

- 6.15:    Start your day with Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck

- 6.45:    Start your complementary breakfast

- 8.00:    Cruising in Ho Dong Tien to look at the beautiful sightseeing of the place

- 8.30:    Check Out

- 8.30:    Cruise back to harbor

- 9.30:    Start your Brunch

- 11.00: Disembark Hai Long Suite

HAILONG JUNK 2D1N:

DAY 2:

- 6h30 : Wake up

- 7h00 : Having breakfast while the boat cruising toward Luon Cave, passing by Dau Nguoi islet ( Men head islet), Con Rua islet ( tortoise islet ).

- 7h45 : Transfer to a small boat to visit Luon Cave

- 8h30 : Back to the boat and continues cruising. Pass by Hoa Cuong area, Ngon Tay islet ( Fingers Islet), Ga Choi islet, Lu Huong islet, Ba Hang area, Dog islet.

- 10h45 : Lunch is serverd in the restaurant.

- 11h30 : Check out then disembark. End the trip.

NOTES: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.

Then transfer back to Hanoi. On the way, we stop to visit the Dong Trieu - Vietnamese traditional pottery village. Coming to Dong village today, you will feel the precision of the each product, the creativeness in line with various designs and traditional and modern materials mixed together.

Check in and free time at hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. (B, L, D)

Day 7:  HANOI - HUE ROYAL CITY (by A/C car, plane)

After breakfast, you will visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology where contains more than 10,000 objects which depict all aspects of life, customs, and habits of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Lunch at local restaurant. Then take flight VN1543 at 13.20-14.30. Hue Royal City – the Complex of Monuments, the heart of central Vietnam served as Vietnam’s political capital 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty and was recognized as the World Cultural Heritage Site. Hue – has been the Capital of a unified Vietnam, built at about the beginning of the 19^th century, combines the oriental philosophy with the traditions of Vietnam. Intimately mingled with the natural environment, the beauty and special richness of the architecture and decorative art of the building are an original image of the Vietnamese monarchy at its most prosperous period. Dinner at local restaurant. Free evening for individual exploring in dreamlike Hue. Overnight in Hue. (B, L, D)

Day 8:  HUE ROYAL CITY (by A/C car, boat)

This morning, you will enjoy the exciting historical tour by a visit to the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc King, its serious sceneries, impressive architectures to remind a splendid monarchy and the circulate widely false news of the real tomb of Tu Duc remains hidden for future generations to discover. Continue to visit the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh King, is the final resting place of the Emperor of Vietnam from 1916-1925. The tomb represents a fusion of traditional Vietnamese style and modern influence, the tomb is almost entirely made of concrete and includes many European architectural details. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, you spend time strolling around the mighty Imperial City, photo-stop at the Royal National high-school and its Royal Stele on the bank of Perfume River, which was the most famous National school in Vietnam, visit The Imperial City - Purple Forbidden City, is the best-preserved remnant of a vast citadel and royal quarters that once existed on the site. To put the ruins into context, it is important to consider how they were originally used., there are a network of palaces, gates, and courtyards that served as The Emperor’s home and the administrative core of the Empire, visit The Flag Tower – a huge structure of three flat-top pyramids, the nine holy cannons are housed in two buildings beside the The Nhan and Quang Duc Miradors in the Citadel of Hue, Palace of the Supreme Harmony, was the building for great court’s meetings. It faces the Noontime Gate (Ngo Mon Gate) and lies right on the central axis of the Citadel, The Mieu Temple is situated southwest of the Citadel and facing south, dedicated to ten Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, then The Royal Theater – DUYET THI DUONG was the oldest of Vietnamese traditional stage that remained. Transfer to the Royal Marina and continuing boat upstream to visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of Heavenly Lady). While the wind smoothly moves the bamboo branches One hears the Thiên Mụ bell, and the Thọ-Xuong rooster’s song. Thien Mu Pagoda located on a sloping pine hill with the front side facing the Perfume River, was firstly built in 1601 which its 21-metre-high tower of seven storeys and refined bell are always the most beautiful sceneries of the ancient pagodas in whole country, and the highest spirit of Vietnamese also, a moment enjoy the beautiful views of sunset, the sun is setting down along the Perfume river and the tinged clouds becoming dim on horizon. Let’s put in your mind the sceneries surroundings…they may be a shine star of lifetime and memorable feelings. Overnight in Hue. (B, L)

Day 9:  HUE ROYAL CITY - DA NANG / HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (by A/C car 135 km)

This morning, you will visit the King Minh Mang's Tomb- located on the left branch of the Perfume river. The tomb was built as the plan drawn out by the king himself and the middle of the pine forest. The construction started in 1841 after the king's death. The palace, the pavilions and the entrances are harmoniously built around two big lakes that make these more luxurious and peaceful. Then depart to Da Nang City, an ancient land closely connected with cultural traditions, mixing the famous beautiful sites, the white sand beaches. The trip passes many spectacular scenarios along the National Highway 1, via the breathing Hai Van Pass, literal meaning is “Sea and Cloud”, is the highest and longest pass in Vietnam with the north- south national highway zigzagging through it for almost 20 km. Reaching to a height of 496 m above sea level the pass seems to be lost in the clouds almost all of the time. In the 15^th century King Le Thanh Ton when stopping here to admire the dreamy and majestic scene of sky cloud and sea called it “De Nhat Hung Quan” (the First Grandiose Landscape of the country). From the highest point of the pass you get a bird’s eye view of the rich lowlands encircling the city of Danang with its image reflected on the waters of Han River. To the south and at the foot of the mountain lies the Nam O seashore where there is a fine beach with gentle waves and fishing boats crowding the water front. Photo-stop somewhere in the Pass, get your perfect pictures of Lang Co beach, a spectacular landscape & peaceful fishing hamlet. Arrival Da Nang, brief visit to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, began in 1915. This is the only museum dedicated to preserving the unique Champa sculptural heritage in South East Asia. There are about 300 items of sculpture exhibited here. Most of them are original works carved in sandstone, some are terracotta. Items exhibited include altars statues and decorations from Cham towers and palaces. The statues include the Gods Siva Vishnu Brahma as well as the brahmanists Buddhas dancers and musicians elephants lions the holy cow Nandin and the holy bird Garuda. These date from the 7^th century to the 15^th century. Then stone carving villages at Marble Mountains, where visitors will see the skilful artisans working on the products of marble / granite and visitors can choose a collection of excellent stone products for souvenir. From Da Nang you continue to Hoi An ancient town, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Danang, has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16^th century. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs. Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest. Overnight in Hoi An / Danang. (B, L)

Day 10:  HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN  FULL DAY TOUR (by A/C car, boat)

Morning, enjoy an interesting town-tour by walking. It is the best way to discover Hoian ancient town, visit The Japanese Covered Bridge where retains a harmony of architectural styles, combining Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese cultural characteristics. Ong Pagoda is one of the typical pagodas in Hoi An’s old quarter, built in 1653 and is dedicated to Quan Thanh De Quan (Quan Van Truong). Fukienese Assembly Hall was built in 1692 by Chinese Phuoc Kien merchants, is architecturally unique with its artistic ornaments and beautiful statues, Chinese architectural style combined with Vietnamese workmanship has enriched it with Hoi An’s cultural character. Tan Ky Ancient House, constructed almost two centuries ago as the house of a Vietnamese merchant. It has always been lovingly preserved and now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19^th century, Hand-made Silk workshop as a last destination. Afternoon, enjoy an interesting tour by boat on the Thu Bon River and stop to see the beautiful villages located along the river. Firstly, visit to Kim Bong village – a famous village with wood carvings and ceramics. Then continue to visit Cam Ha village is famous with Thanh Ha pottery decorated with attractive colours and very durable. Back to your hotel and free at leisure at night. Overnight in Hoi An / Danang. (B, L)

Day 11:  HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN / DANANG - NHA TRANG BEACH (by A/C car, plane)

After breakfast, check out then transfer to Danang airport for flight by VN1943 at 10.20-11.45 to Nha Trang coastal City – the first choice for a memorable beach vacation on the central coast Vietnam, this was a place that was an absolute must as it was meant to have beautiful beaches with ‘crystal clear water’, this resort town has something for everyone – really! Ringed by many bays and beaches – some yellow sand, others brilliant strips of white sand and its the nearby islands, tours of Nha Trang’s historic sites. It is quite a typical beach resort towns, there is enough to do for a longer stay than you may be planning. Upon arrival, you will visit the Sacred Land – Cham’s Ponagar Towers located on top of a low marble mountain that was formerly surrounded by the sea, well-known as a symbolic architecture and sculpture of Cham people, build from century VIII to XII, It’s big impression really to viewing the statues of Apsara dancers which carving on the towers, then look back on esoteric dances and the mysterious Angkor Temples in Cambodia. Then transfer to hotel for check-in and time of rest. Overnight in Nha Trang. (B)

Day 12:  NHA TRANG BEACH (by A/C car, boat)

Today, you will enjoy islands and snorkeling tour. Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports / other activities (not included) at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore. Overnight in Nha Trang. (B, L)

Day 13:  NHA TRANG - HO CHI MINH CITY (by plane, A/C car)

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cam Ranh airport for flight of VN1357 at 16.25-17.20 to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City, a young city with the age of more than 300 years, a center of culture, education, commerce and tourism of Vietnam, the biggest city of Vietnam mix with the West and the Orient, and once known as the "Pearl of Far East". Transfer to hotel for check-in and free at leisure for your own activities. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B)

Day 14:  HO CHI MINH CITY  (by A/C car)

In the morning, you will visit the Reunification Palace – a symbol of Saigon old Government before 1975, (also called former President Palace) to learn the sorrowful historic of Vietnam Ideology War from 1954-1975. Photo-stop at Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral - one of the most splendid and typical of the beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city, next Municipal Post Office - Saigon's French-style main post office to admire and take photos of its nice architecture that is one of the Ho Chi Minh City’s symbolizing images, then drive slowly along a historical boulevard which the impressive buildings as the old US Embassy the Prime Ministerial building and many more, there are like the historical witnesses to the ups and downs, political upheavals of a Nation and its generations. Later, pass by Ho Chi Minh City People Committee (also the old French City Hall before 1975), and Municipal Theatre built in 1899. Left morning time is saved for shopping at Ben Thanh Market – a most typical market of Vietnam, with how many things are available for your choice: jewelry, gold and silvers items, silk, lacquer-ware, woodcarving, ready-made clothes... all at extremely attractive price. Afternoon, visit China Town, the really typical marketplace, a good indication of the importance the Chinese have traditionally played in Vietnam's economy. Witness the bustling Binh Tay Wholesales Market where the most Oriental typical commercial center, continuing to visit a Chinese Lady Temple of over 150 years, with the legendary story of the ancient boat-men refugees from mainland China during the feudal dynasties, which are illustrated via an impress collection of Chinaware and porcelain masterpieces. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B)

Day 15:  HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG RIVERS (MY THO - CAN THO) (by A/C car 180km, motor-boat, rowing-boat)

After breakfast, check-out and take an interesting excursion to Mekong Rivers, overland 70 kilometers to My Tho town - the "Gateway of Mekong River and its Delta". Mekong Delta - the rice granary of Vietnam and has vast areas of durian, mango, rambutan and other delicious tropical fruit trees. Arrival My Tho and transfer to the bank of Mekong River, take a motor river-boat which to be rent exclusively for the group then crossing the Upper River and cruising along Tan Long Peninsula, let’s enjoy this golden moment to relax the verdant luxuriant sceneries of the watery region, taste very fresh coconut milk, disembark and visit a island, stop-over a handicraft village that produces house-hold items from materials of coconut trees. Walking on the quite country roads, you will reach to local lush orchards, taste delicious fresh fruits, drink hot tea with honey during the traditional melodies and folk music surround you. From here you can observe the life of the Mekong River Delta, the main source of rice and many other agricultural products of Vietnam. Enjoy also a short tilbury carriage tour on the village road. Take boat trip along the canal network with a bit of adventure mood in Ben Tre Province to visit a bee farm and then a coconut candy workshop. Till now rivers and artificial canals are an important circulation system of the Mekong Delta. Then go straight to the centre of Mekong Delta. Slow-down for photo and picturings, set-off and a moment on peak of My Thuan bridge for gaze away out to rivers & delta, it is a longest and most beautiful bridge of Vietnam measuring 1,600m across the Upper River. Cross Lower River by big ferry to reach Can Tho – the capital of Mekong Delta. Arrival in Can Tho, check-in then take your time to free at leisure, enjoy yourself the romantic and pleasant views of Vietnam countryside. Nothing is more refreshing than a view to the sun that is about setting in the horizon, sight and sound by the riverside at sunset, and salubrious countryside breeze, which blows over are indeed soothing and invigorating. Overnight in Can Tho. (B, L)

Day 16:  CAN THO - HO CHI MINH CITY (by A/C car 170 km, motor-river boat)

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the pier then embark on an elegant traditional Mekong wooden ship, and cruising during sunrise, visit Cai Rang floating market where thousand commercial boats on the busy river are exchanging their specialities of Mekong Delta. Explore the treasures, strange-looking views of Mekong Rivers. Cruising back to the Pier, Stop-over Ninh Kieu wharf on the bank of Lower river – is a beautiful city garden where hundreds of shuttle-boats are waiting the passer-by, a good and memorable Group-picture should be take place, proceeding to visit Cantonese Congregation Pagoda, It is called Ong Temple built at the end of the 19th century using construction materials such as wood pillars, grinstones and rafters from Kuang Tong, China. Back to your hotel, check-out then visit Khmer pagoda of Munirangsyaram, on Hoà Bình street, there is very popular due to its elaborate sculptures and modeled on the Tam Bao (Three Treasures) tower, which is part of Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat complex. If the time may permit, you will visit to the well-presented Can Tho Museum, this enormous Museum has exhibits of the history of Can Tho resistance during foreign rule as well as displays on the culture and history of the province and Mekong Delta as well. Drive straight up to Ho Chi Minh City and free at hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B, L)

Day 17:  HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS - TAY NINH HOLY SEE (by A/C car 100km)

Morning taking an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels located at the threshold of Saigon and adjacent to the revolutionary base, played an important role in the two wars on before 1975. Visitors will have a lot of questions as knowing that Cu Chi was an "underground village" with its labyrinth of interlaced tunnels having a combined length of more than 200 km of tunnels built here by the Communist guerrillas are the highlight of South Vietnam tours. You will be guided to the bedrooms, meeting rooms, air-raid shelters, smokeless kitchens, and experience life underground during your short visit to this extraordinary tunnel complex. Opportunity to crawl into the tunnels for discovering and hearing all things of it. You can also try shooting with real bullets here (your own account). Followed up, transfer to Tay Ninh Town, visit Caodai Holy See, viewing noontide religious ceremony at the Great Temple – a most mysterious religion in Vietnam, Caodai Holy See is the cathedral of the Cao Dai religion where worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. Drive back to Saigon and free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B).

Day 18:  DEPARTURE FROM HO CHI MINH CITY (by A/C car)

Today, after breakfast, free at leisure for your own activities until check-out then transfer to airport for a flight back home. Have a safe trip! It’s timely, you have to say good-bye Vietnam. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Vietnam then may be Indochina countries on further, be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to Indochina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and this colourful Sub-region of the Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR ! GOOD-BYE & DO HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN ! (B)