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Day 1  Hanoi          
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. You’ll be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm where you’ll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.          
Day 2  Hanoi to Halong Bay          
Depart Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay, one of the great natural treasures of Vietnam. Board your feature stay accommodation for the evening, a gloriously beautiful and traditionally decorated junk-style boat featuring modern conveniences. Set sail in total comfort as unforgettable views of scattered islands and towering limestone outcrops slowly unfold in front of you. Explore the bay while enjoying a first-class seafood lunch onboard. Soak in the stunning surroundings with a candlelit seafood dinner on deck before settling in for a night of stargazing and swapping stories.            
Day 3  Halong Bay to Hanoi  
Start your day with a peaceful breakfast and perhaps take part in some Tai Chi on board the boat before returning to Hanoi. This afternoon you’ll take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and sit down to a soul-stirring traditional Hat Xam performance. The performance takes around 90 minutes, and includes possible interaction with guests, so be ready to get involved!    

Day 4  Hanoi to Hoi An          
This morning you’ll get to know Hanoi’s charms on a half-day tour with your leader. Discover a captivating city where traditional and modern sit side by side as your leader shares knowledge on the Temple of Literature,Today’s lunch is extra special as you will visit the fantastic KOTO café. This afternoon you’ll say goodbye to Hanoi and fly south to Danang. Drive on to Hoi An and take in views of lush scenery along the way. Arrive in Hoi An in the late afternoon and check into your boutique accommodation. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.  

Day 5  Hoi An  
Set off on a tour of Hoi An’s Old Town and discover a blend of traditional treasures and cultural influences from historical traders. This afternoon you will have the unique opportunity to visit the home of a Cham local for a special insight into their origins and way of life.    

Day 6  Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City    
The morning is free for you to enjoy more of delightful Hoi An and the surrounding area. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel and enjoy a free evening.

Day 7  Ho Chi Minh City  
Head out of the city to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network dug by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a tour of the dynamic city where daily life plays out on the streets. The evening is free to enjoy at your own pace.  

Day 8  Ho Chi Minh City  
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning.