Arrive in the dynamic capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, and relax in the luxury of the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. This 5-star hotel blends the city’s colonial heritage with distinct Vietnamese features through original wood floors and modern fixtures. Following a lakeside Tai Chi lesson on your second day, explore Hanoi’s vibrant street culture on a delicious tour of the city. Guided by the chairman of the Hanoi Gastronomy Club, sample pan-fried dishes from street-side food stalls on your walk, leading up to lunch at a famous restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Continue to the Temple of Literature where a wise historian will share his experiences of the past century and his homeland’s culture with you. The evening concludes with a nighttime water puppet show, an intrguing traditional Vietnamese art.

Activities and Adventures Included in Vietnam Highlights

• Guided tours of Hanoi’s cuisine and culture
• Water puppet theatre show in Hanoi
• Cruise Ha Long Bay on a luxury wooden junk
• Private tour and dinner in the Hanoi Opera House
• Bike through the Imperial Citadel in Hue
• Explore the waterfront shops and cafes in Hoi An on a private guided tour
• Visit the Cu Chi tunnels from the Vietnam War era bike
• Taste fresh fruit from the colorful floating markets
• Practice Tai Chi with expert instructors

Suggested Itinerary-at-a-glance

• Day 1: Arrive Hanoi  / Sofitel Metropole Hanoi (D)
• Day 2: Hanoi / Sofitel Metropole Hanoi (B,L)
• Day 3: Ha Long Bay / Halong Violet (B,L,D)
• Day 4: Hanoi / Sofitel Metropole Hanoi (B,D)
• Day 5: Hue / La Résidence (B,D)
• Day 6: Hoi An / The Nam Hai (B)
• Day 7: Hoi An / The Nam Hai (B)
• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City / Park Hyatt Saigon (B,L)
• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City / Park Hyatt Saigon (B,L)
• Day 10: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)