Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Airport pick up includes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Authentic Hanoi Pho at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Hanoi sightseeing tour including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and residential place
- Temple of Literature visit with traditional music performance
- Museum of Ethnology, Women's Museum, History Museum, or Quan Thanh Temple
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter exploration with shopping and street food
- Water Puppet Show attendance
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter Museum of Ethnology Women's Museum History Museum Quan Thanh Temple - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood selection served on board), Dinner (Dinner served on board as the sun sets over the bay)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Phoenix Cruises or similar), Houseboat (MILA LUX Cruises or similar)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on authentic Chinese Junk
- Amazing Cave visit
- Swimming in Halong Bay emerald waters
- Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay Amazing Cave - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch served on board during return cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise with sunrise viewing
- Floating fishing village visit
- Photography opportunities of island scenery
Landmarks Halong Bay Floating Fishing Village - Day 5
Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley
Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant featuring local delicacies)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bakhan Village Resort (local best))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through countryside and Hoa Binh City
- Afternoon walk around Muong Village of Khan Ha
- Valley viewpoint visit from West hill
- Traditional village dance performance
Landmarks Bakhan Village Khan Ha Muong Village Mai Chau Valley - Day 6
Mai Chau Valley to Hanoi to Da Nang
Mai Chau Valley to Hanoi to Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the resort), Lunch (Lunch at the resort)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Express Train Cabin)
Included Activities
- East Mountain trek
Optional Activities
- Shower at hotel upon arrival in Hanoi (additional fee to be paid on-site)
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 7
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit to local markets
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Temple visit with gilded statues
- Pagoda visit dedicated to sailors and fishermen
- Chapel visit dating to the 1700s
- Sa Huynh Museum visit near Japanese Covered Bridge
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village
- Visit to traditional woodworking and shipbuilding families on Cam Kim Island
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Kim Bong Village Thu Bon River Cam Kim Island - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel Saigon or similar), Hotel 4* (Nesta Hotel Saigon or similar)
Included Activities
- Flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Central Post Office visit
- City Hall (Hotel de Ville) visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of street markets, sidewalk cafes, and shops
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office City Hall War Remnants Museum Cho Lon - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel Saigon or similar), Hotel 4* (Nesta Hotel Saigon or similar)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mekong Delta and river boat trip excursion
- Island exploration for traditional handcrafts (coconut candy and bee farms)
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit with boat trip along the Mekong River
- Self-guided exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Mekong Delta - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Airport transfer includes)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
