Be inspired by the courage and dignity of people working to improve their communities
Day
Itinerary
Hotel
1
Hanoi arrival
2
Hanoi: discover the deep roots of Vietnamese culture through visits to pagodas and historic sites; meet young people working with Save the Children USA to promote adolescent health; learn about villagers efforts to revive their traditional trade in a silk-weaving village. Overnight in Hanoi
3
Hanoi - Ha Long bay: Drive to HaLong Bay. Board a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of HaLong Bay. Drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island. (Lunch, Dinner). Overnight on Traditional Junk, private
4
HaLong Bay - Boat Cruise- Ha Noi
Spend a half-day cruising through new waters, stopping to visit colorful grottoes and to swim at deserted beaches. Disembark and transfer back to HaNoi. . (Breakfast, Lunch) Note: Boat check in/out time is noontime. Overnight in Ha Noi
5
Ha noi -Hue: (flight Hanoi - Hue): Overnight in Hue
6
Hue : explore the serene beauty of Vietnam is last imperial court; witness the work being done by local NGOs to help rural families; visit a fishing village surrounded by dazzling white sand dunes .Overnight in Hue
7
Drive to Hoi An: visit Hoi an town stroll through narrow cobbled streets lit by colorful silk lanterns; sip tea in an eighteenth century shop house with the descendants of the home is first owner . Overnight in Hoi An
8
Hoian - Saigon: (flight Danang - Saigon): Discover Saigon is curious mix of colonial architecture and modern bustle; meet Christina Noble, a woman who has devoted her life to helping desperate kids. Overnight in Sai Gon
9
Cai Be & Vinh Long: Day trip to Mekong delta take a boat trip to a floating market, past paddy fields, fruit orchards and floating fishing villages; change the lives of a poor farming family by presenting them with the gift of a sampan. Overnight in Sai Gon
10
Sai Gon departure: Free time until transfer to airport for departure flight.
Include: Domestic air tickets: Hanoi-Hue, Danang- Sai Gon
10 nights hotel accommodations in twin-sharing basis 3 star
Full board
English or French-speaking guide
Sightseeing as described with boat trip
All entrance fees
Transportation around on tour
Exclude: Vietnam visa
Drinks
Personal expenses
Lunch & dinner (except as mentioned)
International airport taxes
International flights
