Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Explore night markets in Hanoi
- Explore bustling streets of Hanoi
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Included as part of street food tour)
Included Activities
- Street food tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi with English-speaking local guide
- Taste famed Hanoi dishes at local eateries
- Watch chef demonstrations of traditional dish preparation
- Exploration of Old Quarter streets and residential lanes
Optional Activities
- Continue exploration of Old Quarter after tour
Landmarks Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex visit including Mausoleum
- Ho Chi Minh's former stilt-house residence visit
- Presidential Palace visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum visit
- Cyclo ride (approximately one hour) through Old Quarter
- Traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board prepared with local products and seafood)
Included Activities
- Visit ancient limestone cave
- Sea kayaking
- Swimming (if weather permits)
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay to Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Morning swim (if weather permits)
- Visit famous cave in Halong Bay
- Day 6
Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ancient walled citadel tour
- Former Imperial Palace visit
- Dong Ba market visit
- Royal tomb of King Tu Duc visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional Vietnamese conical hats at Dong Ba market
Landmarks Imperial Palace Dong Ba Market Royal tomb of King Tu Duc - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An via Danang
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Marble Mountains visit
Landmarks Marble Mountains 
- Day 8
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An old town
- Old Japanese Covered Bridge visit
- Phuc Kien Temple (Fukian Assembly Hall) visit
- City museum visit
- Local market visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Cua Dai beach
- Purchase silk clothing tailored at local shops
- Explore restaurants, old houses, craft shops, and art galleries
Landmarks Old Japanese Covered Bridge Phuc Kien Temple (Fukian Assembly Hall) - Day 9
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit My Son temple complex
- Cooking class at a riverside restaurant in Hoi An old town ($)
- Dairy farming and fishing life experience ($)
- 4-hour photography tour led by local expert ($)
- Boat tour to Cu Lao Cham Island for coral reef exploration ($)
Landmarks My Son Cu Lao Cham Island - Day 10
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit local market in Hoi An in the morning
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Notre-Dame Cathedral visit
- Old Post Office visit
- Municipal Theatre visit
- City Hall visit
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre-Dame Cathedral Old Post Office Municipal Theatre - Day 12
Mekong Delta: Can Tho
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cai Be floating market cruise on Mekong River
- Rowing boat tour through smaller canals of Mekong Delta
- Traditional house visit
- Fresh fruit sampling with traditional music
Optional Activities
- Visit local workshops for rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice production ($)
- Leisurely bike ride along village paths ($)
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Mekong Delta - Day 13
Can Tho and Cai Rang Floating Market to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch en-route)
Included Activities
- Cai Rang floating market boat cruise
- Fruit garden visit
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 14
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
