Orientation dinner featuring curried fish, shrimp rolls, crab cakes and flan. A traditional, delightful water puppet performance concludes our first day. Afternoon exploring of Hanoi's silk, art and other specialty shops. Day 2, Hanoi to Hue Morning airline transfer and arrival in the ancient Imperial Capital of Vietnam set on the romantic Perfume River - arguably Vietnam's most pleasant and picturesque city. While Saigon and to a lesser extent, Hanoi, have seen heavy growth in the last decade, Hue remains largely untouched.
Evening meal includes local delicacies followed ice cream on the riverfront.
A succession of Nguyen Dynasty Emperors built there grand tombs on a wide scale, scattered around the outlying hills of Hue and these two are wonderful examples. Afternoon free to explore the giant, bustling riverfront market and other attractions or rest up for the next day's journey. Diversion can also be found in the hotel's swimming pool if the weather is cooperative or a cyclo ride with Sinh. A tour favorite, read more of Hoi An's history in this Asia Week Article . Much of Hoi An's rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town.