Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter and narrow lanes with food sellers
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi (One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literatures, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum)
- Traditional water puppetry performance
Optional Activities
- Explore French Quarter by cyclo
- Dine at local restaurants (Vietnamese cuisine including spring rolls and pho)
- Water puppet theatre at Thang Ling (USD $7 per person, approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Day 3
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Hanoi to Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mai Chau Ecolodge), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Four-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam
- Biking tour along rice terraces of Mai Chau Valley
- Pass through Van Village (White Thai people)
- Lunch at hotel
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley Van Village - Day 4
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch prepared by host family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mai Chau Ecolodge), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Xam Khoe Village
- Walking tour to Buoc Village (Thai ethnic minority)
- Local hospitality in stilt house
- Home-cooked lunch with host family
- Explore Van Mai Valley
Landmarks Xam Khoe Village Buoc Village Van Mai Valley - Day 5
Mai Chau to Ninh Binh
Mai Chau to Ninh Binh- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks Ninh Binh - Day 6
Van Long - Tam Coc
Van Long - Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with local family in village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic bicycle ride through Van Long with limestone peaks and paddy fields
- Lunch with local family
- Learn wet rice cultivation techniques from local farmers
- Sampan ride on Van Long reservoir
Landmarks Van Long Dong Tam Village - Day 7
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served onboard after boarding), Dinner (Dinner served onboard featuring fresh seafood and regional dishes)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Journey to Ha Long Bay (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Overnight junk boat cruise
- Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat or kayak
- Explore Ha Long Bay islands, caves and grottoes
- Lunch onboard
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Bai Tu Long Bay Vung Vieng fishing village 
- Day 8
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee), Brunch (Brunch served onboard)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Thien Canh Son caves
- Brunch onboard
- Cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Return to Hon Gai harbour
- Drive back to Hanoi
- Overnight train travel to Hue
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing (requires 6:30am wake-up)
- Day-use hotel rooms in Hanoi
Landmarks Thien Canh Son caves Hon Gai harbour - Day 9
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace with Terracotta Warriors
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit house of national champion kite flier
- Learn traditional Vietnamese kite-making
- Kite flying at Citadel grounds (Imperial City)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Dong Ba market (USD $18 per person)
Landmarks Royal Palace Thien Mu Pagoda Citadel Dong Ba market - Day 10
Hue - Hoi An
Hue - Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Masterclass in making traditional wood paintings at Sinh village
- Cycle ride along countryside lanes to Thanh Tien village and Tien Non village
- Cruise on Perfume River
- Martial arts demonstration at Vietnamese Kinh Van school
Landmarks Sinh village Thanh Tien village Tien Non village Perfume River Truong Son Mountains Hai Van Pass - Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit fish market
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Explore traditional wooden houses
- Explore Chinese temples
- Hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
- Gentle river cruise
- Beach time
- Visit tailor shops
- Taxi ride to nearby coast (20 minutes)
- Cookery lesson - morning or afternoon (USD $39 to USD $45 per person)
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Bridge Fish Market - Day 12
Danang - Ho Chi Minh City
Danang - Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City District 3 by cyclo and on foot
- Visit local markets and shops in narrow alleyways
- Traditional Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi tasting at local stall
- Visit secret weapons bunker with decommissioned weapons, photographs, and war memorabilia
Optional Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace (USD $2 per person)
- Dam Sen Water Park—31 slides, wave pool, height restrictions apply for children (USD $7 per person, entrance only, excludes transport)
Landmarks Marble Mountains Reunification Palace - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Huong Sen Hotel), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi tunnels
Optional Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace (USD $2 per person)
- Dam Sen Water Park with 31 slides and shoots and wave pool - height restrictions apply for children (USD $7 per person entrance only, excludes transport)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace Dam Sen Water Park - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard boat), Dinner (Homecooked Vietnamese dinner at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay), Hotel 3* (La Casa Hanoi Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cycle ride through Cai Thia village (approximately 10-12 kilometres)
- Visit Mrs Nam's home for traditional rice paper making demonstration
- Visit Mr and Mrs Chin's home for refreshments including Banh Tieu
- Lunch onboard boat
- Transfer by sampan to homestay
- Vietnamese cooking lesson
- Homecooked dinner at homestay
Landmarks Mekong Delta Cai Thia village - Day 15
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Morning cruise on Mekong Delta
- Visit local pottery factory
Optional Activities
- Extend trip with three nights on Phu Quoc Island (white sand beaches, 90% national park, accessible by short flight from Hanoi, Siem Reap, or Ho Chi Minh City)
Landmarks Mekong Delta Vinh Long Phu Quoc Island
