After breakfast in the hotel, start your day by visiting: Ho Chi Minh Museum & Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Houses-on-stilts, which tells the life story of the great leader, as well as serves as his final resting place. One Pillar Pagoda, one of the oldest architectures dated back from the 11th century. It rises on  one pillar from the middle of a square lotus pond. Legend has it that  Ly Thai Tong had a dream vision of Quan Am sitting on a lotus flower and promising him a male child. Thus, he had this pagoda built, itself sitting on a pond like a giant flower on its tall stem.Continue the city tour with the Temple of Literature- the first university in Vietnam. In the afternoon, visit the Ethnology Museum, which gives an excellent overview of the country's ethnic groups, their customs and ways of life. The beautiful grounds display original old houses from many different ethnic groups. Then, back to Hanoi Center, spend time visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and enjoy the Water Puppet Show. Then we will have a walking tour to visit Old Quarters and Dong Xuan Market. Overnight in Hanoi

In the morning, our bus and guide pick you up from your hotel and take you on the new expressway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, stop over for a rest on the way. After arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor, you will be  welcomed aboard, and given a safety briefing. Cruise will take you on an 5 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which is renowned for its striking passages, uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Fighting Chicken. Enjoy a mouth-watering Vietnamese lunch on the  boat. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or on a bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with a sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay which feels like  paradise. Later, return to the cruise boat for afternoon tea and cruise back towards Tuan Chau harbour. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck among some iconic natural scenery. In the evening, disembark for a bus ride back on the new expressway to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi (B, L)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Based on your flight timing, you will be transferred to the Noi Bai airport in Hanoi to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (B)

After an early breakfast in the hotel, depart to Cu Chi tunnel, which is 22 miles northwest of the city. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centres helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant.  Continue to visit My Tho city. With a boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)

After breakfast the day is at leisure and transfer to the airport as per your flight timing for your journey back home. (B)