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 and Ho Chi Minh's teak stilt house
- Afternoon cycling tour around Bat Trand, Xuan Quan, and Van Giang villages
Landmarks Old Quarter One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's Teak Stilt House - 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
Huế - Hoi An
Huế - Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Cycling from Phuoc Tuong Pass past arable lands and lagoon
- Drive over Hai Van (Sea Cloud) Pass
- Travel across Thuan Phuoc Bridge
- Arrival in Hoi An with remainder of day free to explore
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lang Co Beach (China Beach)
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Explore traditional wooden houses
- Visit Chinese temples
- Visit local cloth mill
- Hire rowing boats to explore river landscapes
Landmarks Phuoc Tuong Pass Lang Co Beach Hai Van Pass Truong Son Mountains Danang Thuan Phuoc Bridge Han River Japanese Bridge Hoi An - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise down river to Kim Bong village
- Bicycle ride through rural landscapes
- Visit Thanh Ha pottery village and traditional workshop
Optional Activities
- Extended cycling to Tra Que village to learn about organic vegetable and herb farming
- Lunch in Tra Que village
- Herbal footbath and massage in 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
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mekong Lodge Resort)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride on Tan Phong Island
- Explore villages and rural character of Mekong Delta
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tan Phong Island - Day 12
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to local cottage industries
- Visit rice paper, coconut sweet, and rice cake production workshops
- Guided orientation walk around central Saigon
Optional Activities
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
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- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Explore local cafes
- Visit art galleries and 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
