A Taste of Vietnam

On arrival in Hanoi, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Hanoi's immense lakes and splashes of greenery, where you can sit and watch the world go by, offer a respite from its busy streets. Enjoy your Insider Experience this evening before sitting down to a multicourse Vietnamese dinner in the hotel. Stay Two Nights: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi (D)

Insider Experience: Listen to a private Hat Xam performance and engage with the artists. Stay at the five-star Movenpick Hotel Hanoi, located only a short stroll from the Old Quarter and near Hanoi's major highlights, bars and restaurants.

Delight in the iconic sights of Hanoi on a guided sightseeing tour, including historic Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture and the first university in Vietnam. Later, an Insider Experience awaits. The afternoon and evening are at leisure or choose from one of our select experiences. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Take a rickshaw to ride through the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Feast on a soulful Vietnamese lunch hosted by a KOTO, a social enterprise.

Set off early to Tuan Chau to board the Bhaya Classic, your home for two nights. Meet your crew and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Feast on a Vietnamese lunch as you soak in the views of Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to kayak around the Tung Sau area. Stay Two Nights: Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Classic (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Cruise the stunning waters of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on a two-night cruise aboard Bhaya Classic.

Board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. (B/L/D)

Explore Sung Sot Cave, the 10,000-square-metre cave threaded by a 500-metre paved passageway. Also known as Surprise Cave, every twist and turn within its depths reveals something new. Return to Tuan Chau and transfer to Hanoi airport. From here you'll fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. Stay Three Nights: Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Rest and unwind in the luxurious surrounds of the Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa.

Start your day with an immersive Insider Experience. For dinner, perhaps choose from one of the select experiences for a truly authentic insight into Vietnamese culture. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Discover the art of cooking Vietnamese cuisine with the Morning Glory Cooking School. Hosted by Trinh Diem Vy, the owner of several successful restaurants in town, or one of her esteemed protegees, visit the local market and then prepare a selection of delicious signature dishes and sample your efforts at lunch.

The day is yours to discover more of Hoi An at your own pace. Or perhaps choose from one of our select experience options. (B)

See the white sand and turquoise lagoon of Lang Co Beach before you traverse Hai Van Pass on the way to Hue. On arrival, visit the Imperial City. Once the capital of Vietnam in 1802, this ancient city still boasts the glories of Imperial Vietnam through its architecture. Step inside the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery before enjoying your Insider Experience. Dine tonight on regional cuisine from Hue. Stay: Hue, Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Learn about the craft of paper flower making before trying your hand at making your own.

Rise early for your Insider Experience before an included flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon. Tonight, indulge in a delicious Vietnamese dinner. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon (B/D)

Insider Experience: Join a private Tai Chi lesson and appreciate the benefits of improved strength, flexibility and balance. Relax in comfort and soak in the Saigon River views from your well-appointed room at Le Meridien Saigon.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. The tunnels were used as hiding spots during combat, and they also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. Take the opportunity to crawl through a section to understand first-hand what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. (B)

Begin with your Insider Experience then return to the hotel for breakfast. Your adventure ends after breakfast today with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight. (B)

Insider Experience: Step out on an early morning guided walk to watch the busy streets come to life and gain a deeper understanding of what drives this urban centre.