Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
- Relax at hotel after flight
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Mua Cave- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant with local foods including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad; vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital (968-1010)
- Cycling around Hoa Lư village for sightseeing and local life discovery
- Buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant with local foods (goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetable salad - vegetarian options available)
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- Walk up approximately 500 steps to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) summit with panoramic views of Tam Coc
Landmarks Hoa Lư Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 3
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through the islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay among hundreds of islets
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
- Onboard relaxation activities
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise return to port with breakfast service
- Day 5
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Perfume River cruise on dragon boat
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Tour Hue Imperial Citadel
- Visit Royal Antiques Museum
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Tour Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Tour Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Visit Conical hat village
- Visit Incense stick village
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Dong Ba Market
- Lunch with local delicacies at Dong Ba Market
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive across Hai Van Pass with scenic mountain and sea views
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent a bicycle and explore Hoi An town
- Cycle to riverside or beach
- Swim in the sea
- Relax at beach cafes with fresh fruit drinks
- Visit tailor shop for custom clothing or accessories
- Walk around Old Town area in the evening
- Watch colorful street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels (approximately 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City)
- Walk through sections of the underground tunnel system
- Discover hidden corners of the tunnels
- Learn about tunnel role in Vietnam War resistance
Optional Activities
- Cook with smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers
- Try foods that soldiers lived on
- AK-47 shooting experience
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (late 19th century)
- Sampan cruise around the Four Islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise islands)
- Walk around Unicorn Island country lanes and orchards
- Enjoy tropical fruits at fruit plantation
- Folk song performance by local people
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit family business and honey-bee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers and experience daily Mekong Delta life
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those not participating in cycling
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Ho Chi Minh City Departure- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, 736400, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
