Vietnam Mosaic

**Where**: Hanoi (Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Train Street) Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, greeted by a warm-hearted local guide. Transfer to a cozy downtown hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, embark on a half-day city tour starting at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi’s cultural hub for events. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (exterior view, closes in the afternoon), house-on-stilts, fishpond, and the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda. Stroll through the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from 1070, rich with scholarly heritage. Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, passing Train Street’s vibrant cafes where trains rumble by. Savor egg coffee at a local haunt. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay in Hanoi. **Meals Included:** None | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Hanoi

**Where**: Halong Bay, Hanoi, Danang (Han River Bridge) Wake to a stunning sunrise over Halong Bay’s islets, known as the “Eastern Sea.” After breakfast, cruise past unique formations like Sail Island or Turtle Islet. Enjoy brunch onboard, then disembark and transfer to Hanoi’s airport (no guide) for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to a beachside hotel for check-in (typically 14:00–15:00). Spend the evening at leisure, strolling along the Han River to admire the illuminated bridge or sampling seafood at local stalls. Overnight stay in Danang. **Meals Included:** Breakfast, Brunch | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

**Where**: Bana Hills (Golden Hands Bridge, Fantasy Park, Debay Wine Cellar) After a hearty breakfast, journey to Bana Hills, a French hill station at 1,487 meters. Ascend via a scenic cable car to walk the Golden Hands Bridge, its golden arcs cradled by giant stone hands, often misty in August. Explore Fantasy Park’s thrilling rides, visit Linh Ung Pagoda’s towering Buddha, and tour the Debay Wine Cellar. Enjoy a French Village concert or stroll the flower gardens. Descend by cable car and return to Danang for a restful overnight stay. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

**Where**: Saigon (Book Street, Ben Thanh Market) After a hearty breakfast, check out and transfer to Danang’s airport (no guide) for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to a downtown hotel. Spend the day at leisure, exploring Saigon’s Book Street for literary gems or browsing Ben Thanh Market’s vibrant stalls. Savor local pho at a street-side eatery. Overnight stay in Saigon. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Saigon

**Where**: Mekong Delta (Cai Be Floating Market, Vinh Trang Pagoda) Savor a hearty breakfast, then set off for a full-day tour to the Mekong Delta. Drive to Cai Be and board a boat to cruise the Mekong River, visiting the bustling Cai Be Floating Market to witness local trade. Stop at an island for tropical fruit tastings with folk music. Glide through coconut-shaded canals, visiting rice paper and coconut candy workshops. Explore Vinh Trang Pagoda, blending Chinese, Cambodian, and French architecture. Return to Saigon for a restful overnight stay. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Saigon