Itinerary
- 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
- Morning sightseeing tour of Hanoi Old Quarter with local guide
- Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's teak stilt house
- Afternoon scenic cycle ride around West Lake (approximately 17-20 kilometres)
- Stop at Buddhist library of Thu Sacha
- Stop at Phu Tay Ho Temple
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Presidential Palace West Lake Phu Tay Ho Temple - Day 3
Hanoi to Cat Ba
Hanoi to Cat Ba- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board cruise boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cat Ba Paradise Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Cat Ba Island
- Private charter cruise in Lan Ha Bay
- Cruise past Cai Beo Floating Village
- Optional kayaking excursion during cruise
Optional Activities
- Kayaking excursion in Lan Ha Bay
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Lan Ha Bay Cai Beo Floating Village - Day 4
Cat Ba
Cat Ba- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Van Long Green Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride through Cat Ba National Park to Trung Trang Cave
- Exploration of Trung Trang Cave with illuminated passages
- Cycle to ferry terminal (approximately 14 km)
- Transfer to Nhan Muc Village
- Traditional water puppet performance at Nhan Muc Village
Landmarks Cat Ba National Park Trung Trang Cave Nhan Muc Village - Day 5
Ninh Binh to Huế
Ninh Binh to Huế- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch in Vuon Thi village)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Ninh Binh to Hue)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
- Visit Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang
- Cycle to 12th-century Nguyen Saint Temple
- Bicycle ride through rural landscapes to Van Long
- Visit Vuon Thi village
- Sampan ride around Van Long Reservoir and caves
- Overnight train journey on the Reunification Express to Huế
Landmarks Hoa Lu Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang Nguyen Saint Temple Van Long Reservoir - Day 6
Huế
Huế- Meals
- Lunch (Home-hosted lunch with local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel and bike adjustment
- Home-hosted lunch with local family
- Afternoon cycling tour to Citadel
- Visit Hope Centre Hue
- Cycle through old roads of the citadel to Bao Vinh
- Visit village making clay Kitchen God statues
- Hands-on clay statue crafting with artisans
- Visit Thanh Tien Village
- Paper flower crafting experience
- Scenic ride through paddy fields to Sinh Village
- Visit Sinh Village for wrestling festival history and woodblock painting demonstration
Landmarks Citadel of Huế Perfume River Bao Vinh Thanh Tien Village Sinh Village - Day 7
Huế
Huế- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride through countryside around Huế
- Visit Ho Quyen amphitheatre
- Visit Nguyen Tomb of Tu Duc
- Visit eunuch tombs at Tu Hieu Pagoda
- Ascent of Vong Canh Hill
Optional Activities
- Half-day Perfume River excursion visiting Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Ho Quyen Amphitheatre Nguyen Tomb of Tu Duc Tu Hieu Pagoda Vong Canh Hill Minh Mang Tomb Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 8
Huế to Hoi An
Huế to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride from Phouc Tuong Pass (approximately 28 kilometres)
- Drive through mountain scenery
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lang Co (China Beach)
Landmarks Phouc Tuong Pass Lang Co (China Beach/My Khe) Hai Van Pass Thuan Phuoc Bridge Hoi An Japanese Bridge 
- Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), Hotel 3* (My Son Boutique Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- River cruise to Kim Bong village
- Guided tour of Kim Bong cottage industries
- Bicycle ride through rural landscapes
- River journey to Thanh Ha pottery village
- Visit traditional pottery workshop
- Bicycle ride back to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Optional extended cycling to Tra Que village to learn about organic vegetable and herb farming (additional 12 kilometres)
- Lunch at local house in Tra Que village (at own expense)
- Herbal footbath and massage in Tra Que village (at own expense)
Landmarks Kim Bong Village Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tra Que Village - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), 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 to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mekong Lodge Resort)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cycling trip on Tan Phong Island (approximately 20 kilometres)
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tan Phong Island - Day 12
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Short boat trip to visit local cottage industries
- Visit rice paper workshop
- Visit coconut sweets workshop
- Visit traditional rice cake workshop
- Orientation walk around central Saigon with tour leader
Optional Activities
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Presidential Palace visit
- Self-guided city exploration
Landmarks National Assembly Building (Ho Chi Minh City) Hotel de Ville (Ho Chi Minh City Hall) Notre Dame Cathedral (Ho Chi Minh City) Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Presidential Palace Ben Thanh Market - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cycling trip to Cu Chi Tunnels (approximately 25 kilometres)
- Exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels underground network
Optional Activities
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Explore local cafes
- Visit art galleries
- Rooftop bar visits
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - 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
