Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- 22 Quán Thánh, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Anise Hotel Hanoi, Hotel Reception, 16:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunway Hotel Hanoi)
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunway Hotel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of Hanoi city
- Visit Old Quarter
- Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's teak stilt house
- Bike and transfer to pottery and flower villages
- Cycling around Bat Trang, Xuan Quan and Van Giang villages
Landmarks Old Quarter One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's Residence - Day 3
Hanoi - Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay
Hanoi - Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board private charter cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cat Ba Paradise Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private charter cruise through Lan Ha Bay
- Cruise past Cai Beo Floating Village
- Optional kayaking excursion
Optional Activities
- Kayaking excursion in Lan Ha Bay
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Lan Ha Bay Cai Beo Floating Village Ben Beo Pier - Day 4
Cat Ba - Ninh Binh
Cat Ba - Ninh Binh- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Van Long Green Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Cat Ba Island
- Visit Trung Trang Cave
- Guided exploration of cave passages and geological formations
- Cycling to ferry terminal
- Traditional water puppet performance at Nhan Muc Village
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Trung Trang Cave Cat Ba National Park Nhan Muc Village - Day 5
Ninh Binh - Huế
Ninh Binh - Huế- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch in Vuon Thi village)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Ninh Binh to Hue)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Visit Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang
- Visit Nguyen Saint Temple
- Cycling through rural villages
- Traditional lunch in Vuon Thi village
- Sampan ride around Van Long Reservoir caves and karst scenery
- Overnight journey on Reunification Express train to Huế
Landmarks Hoa Lu Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang Nguyen Saint Temple Van Long Reservoir Vuon Thi village - Day 6
Huế
Huế- Meals
- Lunch (Home-hosted lunch with local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Home-hosted lunch with local family
- Bicycle ride to the Citadel
- Visit Hope Centre Hue
- Bicycle ride through Bao Vinh ancient trading port
- Clay Kitchen God statue creation with artisans
- Paper flower making at Thanh Tien Village
- Learn about woodblock painting at Sinh Village
Landmarks Citadel Hope Centre Hue Bao Vinh Thanh Tien Village Sinh Village - Day 7
Huế
Huế- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning cycling tour through Huế countryside
- Visit Ho Quyen amphitheatre
- Visit Tu Hieu Pagoda and eunuch tombs
- Climb Vong Canh Hill with views of Perfume River and countryside
- Visit Gia Long tomb
Optional Activities
- Half-day Perfume River excursion visiting Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Ho Quyen Amphitheatre Tu Hieu Pagoda Vong Canh Hill Gia Long tomb Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 8
Phuoc Tuong Pass - Hai Van Pass - Danang - Hoi An
Phuoc Tuong Pass - Hai Van Pass - Danang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Cycle approximately 31 kilometres/19.2 miles from Phuoc Tuong Pass past arable lands and beside a lagoon
- Stop and relax at Lang Co Beach
- Stop at Hai Van Pass to view mountain and ocean scenery
- Cross Thuan Phuoc Bridge (1,850 metres/6,070 feet suspension bridge spanning Han River)
- Stop at My Khe Beach (China Beach)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Japanese Bridge in Hoi An
- Explore traditional wooden houses in Hoi An
- Visit Chinese temples in Hoi An
- Visit local cloth mill in Hoi An
- Hire rowing boats to explore landscapes along the river in Hoi An
Landmarks Phuoc Tuong Pass Lang Co Beach Hai Van Pass Danang Thuan Phuoc Bridge My Khe Beach Japanese Bridge Hoi An - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at Tra Que village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- River cruise to Kim Bong village
- Guided village tour of Kim Bong with cottage industries
- Cycling through rural landscapes
- Visit Thanh Ha pottery village
- Visit traditional pottery workshop
- Visit Tra Que organic vegetable and herb farming village
- Lunch at Tra Que village (included)
Optional Activities
- Herbal footbath and massage at Tra Que village
Landmarks Kim Bong Village Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tra Que Village - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to My Son UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks My Son - Day 11
Danang - Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be
Danang - Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mekong Lodge Resort)
Included Activities
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Drive to Cai Be in Mekong Delta
- Cycling on Tan Phong Island
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Mekong Delta - Day 12
Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City
Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to visit local cottage industries in Cai Be
- Visit rice paper production workshop
- Visit coconut sweets production workshop
- Visit traditional rice cakes production workshop
- Return by road to Ho Chi Minh City
- Orientation walk around central Saigon
- Visit National Assembly building
- Visit Hotel de Ville
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
Optional Activities
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at own pace
Landmarks National Assembly Building Hotel de Ville Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Presidential Palace - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Cu Chi
- Cycling to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Ben Thanh Market
- Visit local cafes
- Explore art galleries
- Visit rooftop bars
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Thanh Market - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- 66-70 Đồng Khởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam (Huong Sen Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
