Early evening stroll to soak up Hanoi s stoic atmosphere along Hoan Kiem Lake and ancient, yet lively Old Quarter. 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. Morning arrival in the ancient Imperial Capital of Vietnam on the misty Perfume River - one of the country's most pleasant cities.
Evening meal includes local delicacies followed ice cream on the riverfront.
Afternoon free or cycling through Hue's countryside. Afternoon arrival at the tranquil Hoi An Hotel. We soak up the celebratory atmosphere and will spend most of the day exploring the festivities in Hoi An. Special Tet dinner. Overnight just south in Quang Ngai, a large nondescript port city.