Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Noi Bai International Airport (45-minute drive)
- Dinner in Hanoi
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Noi Bai International Airport - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nesta Hotel, Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of main sights of Hanoi including One-Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace
- Solo exploration of Old Quarter's narrow lanes and tube shops
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Halong Bay Junk), Berth / Cabin (Swan Junk)
Included Activities
- Drive to Halong Bay
- Visit to grotto beneath towering cliffs
- Lunch with fresh seafood
Optional Activities
- Kayaking at beach stop
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner onboard boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Halong Bay Junk), Berth / Cabin (Swan Junk)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking through limestone scenery with instruction
- Visit to floating fishing village
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Halong Bay
- Return to Hanoi
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 6
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda and monastery
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River - Day 7
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Imperial Citadel
- Visit to Imperial Museum
- Visit to Tomb of Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Bike hire to visit Dong Ba market
- Visit to Imperial Tombs
- Optional excursions to temples in and around Hue
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue Imperial Museum Tomb of Tu Duc Dong Ba Market - Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive over Hai Van Pass
- Explore Marble Mountains
- Visit My Khe Beach
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Marble Mountains My Khe Beach - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to My Son Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Cookery class at local restaurant
- Lantern-making workshop
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Thanh Binh Central Hotel), Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental to explore countryside or beaches
- Visit craft and tailor shops
- Visit Quang Ngai and My Lai Massacre Memorial
- Fishing trip to Thu Bon River Delta with traditional cast net fishing and basket boat experience
Landmarks My Lai Massacre Memorial Thu Bon River Delta - Day 11
Hoi An to Kon Tum
Hoi An to Kon Tum- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Indochine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Central Highlands mountains
Landmarks Central Highlands - Day 12
Kon Tum
Kon Tum- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch by riverside)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Indochine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Kon K'Tu Bahnar tribal village (easy-to-moderate grade, approximately five hours)
- Pass through cassava and sugar plantations and stilted villages
- Picnic lunch by riverside
- Dugout canoe ride down river
- Visit traditional Rong House (communal house)
Landmarks Kon K'Tu Rong House - Day 13
Western Highlands - Buon Ma Thuot
Western Highlands - Buon Ma Thuot- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Y Lak restaurant featuring traditional gong show)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Lak Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Central Highlands
- 20-minute boat tour of Lak Lake
- Gong show performance
- Dinner at Y Lak restaurant
Optional Activities
- Exploration by foot, bicycle, or kayak around Lak Lake
Landmarks Lak Lake Ham Rong Mountains Dac Lac Plateau - Day 14
Lak Lake to Nha Trang
Lak Lake to Nha Trang- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tran Vien Dong Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat tour on Lak Lake
- Visit to Yang Tao village
- Learn about pottery production and cacao harvesting
Landmarks Lak Lake Yang Tao Village Nha Trang - Day 15
Nha Trang
Nha Trang- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tran Vien Dong Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to outlying islands in Nha Trang Bay
- Swimming and snorkeling (weather-dependent)
Optional Activities
- Seafood lunch
Landmarks Nha Trang Bay Nha Trang Beach - Day 16
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Alagon Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Saigon sights including Notre Dame Cathedral and GPO building
- Visit to Independence Palace (Reunification Hall)
- Visit to War Remnants Museum
- Walking tour through Old Saigon back alleys and markets
- Stop at local stall for traditional Vietnamese coffee
- Exploration of Secret Weapons Bunker
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office The Continental Hotel Independence Palace War Remnants Museum Secret Weapons Bunker - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served onboard with local delicacies such as elephant ear fish and locally sourced produce), Dinner (Local dishes prepared with help from hosts at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Sa Dec town
- River boat cruise through Mekong Delta backwaters
- Stop at Tan Qui Dong floating flower gardens
- Lunch onboard boat with local delicacies
- Help prepare local dishes for dinner at homestay
Landmarks Sa Dec Tan Qui Dong Mekong Delta - Day 18
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Lunch served onboard during cruise through Cai Ca canal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Van Phat Riverside)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional brick makers at My An
- Stop at Hoa Tinh village to observe basket weaving and bamboo crafting
- Cruise through Cai Ca canal
- Lunch served onboard
- Exploration of Can Tho and its markets
Landmarks My An Hoa Tinh Village Cai Ca Canal Can Tho - Day 19
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Alagon Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cai Rang floating market
Optional Activities
- Bartering at the floating market
- Purchase fresh tropical fruits
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 20
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Alagon Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Crawl through adapted tunnel section at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 21
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (30-minute drive)
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
