Land at NoiBai International Airport and be escorted by a personal vehicle and taken to your hotel. Then take a short rest, glide into Hanoi with a gentle orientation of the French quarter and HoanKiem Lake. When you have time, walk along the Old Quarter along the guild streets and past St. Joseph's Cathedral, and the heritage shopfronts on the guild streets. This night, watch a classic Water Puppet Show, which is a distinctly Vietnamese art form that originated in rice paddies and village celebrations. Leisurely dinner table- your guide will be able to recommend a selection of local dishes available in bun cha grills and egg coffee shops. Overnight in Hanoi.

Included: Airport transfer, Water Puppet Show tickets.

Breakfast, then go on a guided city tour of icons and insider destinations. Begin with the Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside view of the Mausoleum; entry on opening hours) and the one-pillar pagoda in the form of a lotus. Proceed to the Temple of Literature, the original national university of Vietnam, and a peaceful Confucian shrine. Take a local lunch (self-service) and then an exploration of the Old Quarter in the air (on foot) - option of cyclo ride, or guided tour in alleys whose air is full of fragrant herbs and incense. Visit a family house or a secret pagoda; taste a snack in the street, if you want. Afternoon to spend on shopping in boutiques or attending a coffee workshop. Overnight in Hanoi.

Included: Breakfast, personal sightseeing with a guide.

It is a scenic drive (time varies, 2.5-3.5 hrs. route time) to the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay. Arrive at the pier and clamber on your boutique cruise. Following an introductory briefing and lunch, cruise through limestone spikes and green capes. Based on the program of the boat, you might want to visit a cavern, including the Sung Sot (Surprise) or ThienCung, after which you can take part in kayaking or a bamboo boat ride near the karsts. Back on board, have tea on the sundeck when the sky is turned gold. During the evening, attend a spring-roll cooking demonstration, fish squid, or just have some rest. Set or buffet dinner, then served on the boat. Accommodation: Overnight in a private ensuite cabin.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, cruise activities (as per boat)

Breakfast Sunrise tai chi on deck, light breakfast. The cruise normally stops in a floating village or a lookout island in front of brunch or early lunch (boat dependent). Late morning disembark and reembark at Hanoi airport and take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (not included unless otherwise). Upon arrival, personal delivery to your central hotel. Evening free to sample rooftop bars, neon-lit boulevards, and vibrant street food of Saigon - Tripitaka can choose a guided food stroll or vintage-Vespa tasting adventure (Optional). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Included: Breakfast on the cruise, land transfers, and airport pick-up in Saigon.

In the morning, visit the Central Post Office, a masterpiece of Gustave Eiffel, and the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside being renovated), the Opera House, and the heritage buildings of Dong Khoi. Keep on to the War Remnants Museum (powerful and thought-provoking exhibitions) or the Reunification Palace (a modernist time-capsule). Break and continue: Travel to Cu Chi tunnels (Ben Dinh section): discover how the underground life and logistics were organized in tunnels dug by hand. You will be able to go down short, narrow chunks to get to the underground scale with your own eyes (voluntary; not recommended to people with mobility/claustrophobia issues). Late afternoon back to Saigon. Spend your last evening on a dinner cruise along the Saigon River or on craft beer tastings in District 1 (optional). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Included: Breakfast, personal touring with a guide.

Hotel breakfast and free time to go shopping last-minute, avoid buying lacquerware, coffee, or aodai fabrics at Ben Thanh Market or at Le Loi. And at the specified time, a personal transport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to catch your flight back home.

Included: Breakfast, airport transfer.