Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- 30 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Nesta Hanoi Hotel, Hotel Reception, 15:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter maze of narrow lanes
- Sample street food from local sellers
- Dinner (optional)
Landmarks Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hanoi - One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literatures, Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit master puppeteer's home and live water puppetry performance
- Hands-on water puppet experience - learn to control puppets
- Learn about handcrafted puppet making
Optional Activities
- Watch puppet show at theatre
- Dinner in Hanoi
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literatures Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served onboard after boarding boat), Dinner (Dinner served onboard - fresh seafood and regional dishes)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Bus journey to Ha Long Bay via new expressway
- Overnight cruise on traditional junk boat
- Explore Ha Long Bay islands and caves
- Scenic viewing of limestone formations
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee), Brunch (Brunch served onboard)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing (optional early start at 6:30am)
- Breakfast - pastries, tea and coffee
- Visit Sung Sot caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Brunch served onboard
- Drive from Halong Bay to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Day-use hotel room in Hanoi to freshen up before train
Landmarks Sung Sot Caves - Day 5
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace in Hue
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Traditional Vietnamese kite-making workshop
- Kite flying at the Citadel grounds
Landmarks Royal Palace, Hue Thien Mu Pagoda Citadel, Hue 
- Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise downstream to Tien Non Village (approximately 1 hour)
- Leisurely cycling journey through quiet village lanes and rice fields to Thanh Tien Village and Sinh Village (approximately 6km total)
- Visit local family in Sinh Village - learn traditional woodblock painting
- Hands-on woodblock painting experience
- Bus journey to Kinh Van An (approximately 20 km)
- Visit martial arts school and watch Kinh Van demonstration
- Drive to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass (approximately 3 hours, 121 km)
- Stop at Hai Van Pass summit for photos and sightseeing
Landmarks Tien Non Village Thanh Tien Village Sinh Village Hai Van Pass 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoi An's fish market
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Explore traditional wooden houses
- Visit Chinese temples
- Hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
- Gentle river cruise
- Spend time at the beach
- Visit tailor shops
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Bridge Hoi An Fish Market - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive from Hoi An to Danang - pass Marble Mountains
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore District 3 by cyclo (cycle carriage)
- Walking tour through narrow streets and local markets
- Traditional Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi at local stall
- Visit secret weapons bunker - explore house, basement, rifles, grenades, ammunition and memorabilia from TET Offensive 1968
Landmarks Marble Mountains Secret Weapons Bunker 
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels - explore underground command base from Vietnam War
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served onboard boat), Dinner (Homecooked meal at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay)
Included Activities
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
- Boat journey to cycle ride start point
- Cycle around Cai Thia village path (approximately 10-12 km/6-7 miles)
- Visit Mrs Nam's home - traditional rice paper making demonstration
- Visit Mr and Mrs Chin's home - sample refreshments including Banh Tieu (traditional doughnut)
- Lunch served onboard boat
- Transfer to traditional sampan craft
- Vietnamese cooking lesson at homestay
- Homecooked meal at homestay
Landmarks Mekong Delta Cai Thia Village - Day 11
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Bình Hoà Phước, Long Hồ District, Vinh Long, Vietnam (Ut Trinh Homestay, Hotel reception, 15:00)
Included Activities
- Morning cruise on Mekong Delta - pass floating markets
- Visit local pottery factory
- Drive from Mekong Delta back to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Mekong Delta
