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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (WELCOME TO VIETNAM)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around nearby streets and soak up local atmosphere
    • Explore Hanoi's street food scene
    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and witness the night scene
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Noi Bai International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • Visit Uncle Ho's house on stilts
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Museum of Ethnology
    • Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple
    • Traditional water puppet show
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Museum of Ethnology
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sampan boat ride through Trang An limestone caves
    • Bicycle tour along country back roads
    • Hike to Hang Mua summit
    Landmarks
    Trang An Caves
    Hang Mua
    Tam Coc
  4. Day 4

    Ninh Binh to Cuc Phuong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delightful dinner, savoring the flavors of the region)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
    • Boat ride in Van Long Nature Reserve
    • Visit Cuc Phuong National Park visitor center
    • Visit Primate Rescue Center
    • Visit Turtle Center
    • Walk to Mac Lake
    Landmarks
    Bai Dinh Pagoda
    Van Long Nature Reserve
    Cuc Phuong National Park
    Mac Lake
  5. Day 5

    Cuc Phuong to Pu Luong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the park's restaurant), Dinner (Delectable dinner, savoring the flavors of local cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • 7-kilometer loop trail hike
    • Visit 1000-year-old tree
    • Visit Cave of Prehistoric Man
    • Visit traditional bamboo water wheels

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning walk around the lake
    Landmarks
    Cave of Prehistoric Man
    Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Pu Luong to Thung Nai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Delicious dinner, savoring the flavors of the region)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Kho Muong hill tribe village
    • Trek to Pho Doan
    • Drive to Thung Nai
    Landmarks
    Kho Muong village
    Pho Doan
    Thung Nai
    Hoa Binh Reservoir
  7. Day 7

    Thung Nai to Van Ho

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch at a local house), Dinner (Delicious dinner filled with the delightful flavors of the region)

    Included Activities

    • Motorized boat cruise on Hoa Binh Reservoir
    • Uphill trek to Muong village
    Landmarks
    Hoa Binh Reservoir
    Van Ho
  8. Day 8

    Van Ho to Moc Chau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch served at a local restaurant in Moc Chau town), Dinner (Delectable dinner, tantalizing feast of local specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Na Bai village
    • Explore tea plantations
    • Visit Ta So village
    Landmarks
    Na Bai village
    Moc Chau
    Ta So village
  9. Day 9

    Ta So to Mu Cang Chai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Well-deserved dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Hang Tau village
    • Meet Thai people at Ngoc Chien village
    • Bath at Ngoc Chien hot spring
    Landmarks
    Hang Tau village
    Ngoc Chien village
    Ngoc Chien hot spring
    Mu Cang Chai
  10. Day 10

    Mu Cang Chai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunchbox)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Mu Cang Chai rice terraces
    • Meet H'mong and Thai communities
    Landmarks
    Mu Cang Chai rice terraces
    Che Cu Nha village
  11. Day 11

    Mu Cang Chai to Luc Yen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch along the road), Dinner (Delicious dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along historic road 279
    • Explore Luc Yen residential area
    Landmarks
    Lam Thuong valley
    Luc Yen
  12. Day 12

    Luc Yen to Ha Giang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Satisfying lunch)

    Included Activities

    • 2.5-hour trek through rainforest and limestone mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the famous Luc Yen gem market
    Landmarks
    Luc Yen gem market
    Ha Giang
  13. Day 13

    Ha Giang to Dong Van

    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast), Dinner (Delightful dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dong Van Karst Geo-park
    • Visit Bac Sum Pass
    • Visit Fairy Mountain viewpoint
    • Visit Pho Cao H'mong ethnic village
    • Visit Pho Bang ancient town
    • Visit Vuong family's residence (Palace of Hmong King)
    Landmarks
    Dong Van Karst Geo-park
    Bac Sum Pass
    Fairy Mountain viewpoint
    Pho Cao H'mong village
    Pho Bang ancient town
    Vuong family's residence
  14. Day 14

    Dong Van

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delightful breakfast), Lunch (Well-deserved lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Ma Pi Leng Pass Sky Walk trail
    • Motorboat ride on Nho Que River through Tu San Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dong Van Market (if Sunday)
    Landmarks
    Dong Van Market
    Ma Pi Leng Pass
    Sky Walk trail
    Nho Que River
    Tu San Gorge
    Bao Lac
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  15. Day 15

    Bao Lac to Cao Bang

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delightful breakfast), Lunch (Mouthwatering lunch), Dinner (Delicious dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall
    • Raft ride on Quay Son River
    • Explore Nguom Ngao Cave
    Landmarks
    Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark
    Ban Gioc Waterfall
    Quay Son River
    Nguom Ngao Cave
  16. Day 16

    Cao Bang to Ba Be National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Satisfying breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner amidst the park's natural beauty)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Nui Thung mountain valleys
    • Trek to Nam Cha waterfall
    Landmarks
    Nui Thung mountain
    Nam Cha waterfall
    Ba Be National Park
  17. Day 17

    Ba Be National Park to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delightful breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch along the way)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic motorboat ride across Ba Be Lake
    • Motorboat ride along Nang River
    • Pass through Puong Cave
    Landmarks
    Ba Be Lake
    Nang River
    Puong Cave
    Buoc Lom dock
  18. Day 18

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served on the boat), Dinner (Dinner served on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay yacht cruise
    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    • Visit limestone caves
    • Squid fishing
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay sunrise viewing
    • Halong Bay sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  20. Day 20

    Hanoi to Hue

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in the Old Quarter
    • Food tour on foot
    • Food tour by motorbike
    Landmarks
    Old Quarter
    Hue
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Well-deserved lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Perfume River
    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Explore Imperial Citadel
    • Visit Flag Tower
    • Visit Noon Gate
    • View 9 Dynastic Urns
    • Visit Thai Hoa Palace
    • Visit Forbidden Purple City
    • Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb
    • Visit Tu Duc's Tomb
    • Visit conical hat village
    • Visit incense stick-making village
    Landmarks
    Perfume River
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Imperial Citadel
    Flag Tower
    Noon Gate
    Thai Hoa Palace
    Forbidden Purple City
    Khai Dinh King's Tomb
    Tu Duc's Tomb
  22. Day 22

    Hue to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Traverse Hai Van Pass
    • Cable car ride at Bana Hills
    • Fantasy Park at Bana Hills
    • Explore French Village
    • Walk Golden Bridge
    • Visit Linh Ung Pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An streets in the evening
    • Dine at riverside restaurants
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Bana Hills
    Fantasy Park
    French Village
    Golden Bridge
    Linh Ung Pagoda
    Hoi An
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  23. Day 23

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cam Pho communal house
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Visit Quan Thang ancient house
    • Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
    • Visit central market
    • Traditional lantern-making workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Further explore the city
    • Return to hotel
    Landmarks
    Cam Pho communal house
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Quan Thang ancient house
    Fujian Assembly Hall
    Hoi An central market
  24. Day 24

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at the ancient town
    • Relax on Cua Dai beach
    • Optional evening motorbike tour
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai beach
    Tan Son Nhat Airport
    Ho Chi Minh City
  25. Day 25

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Saigon Central Post Office
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Sunset viewing from Bitexco Tower
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Saigon Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Reunification Palace
    Bitexco Tower
  26. Day 26

    Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat ride on narrow canals
    • Motor cart ride through coconut forests
    • Cycling tour through coconut forests
    • Sampan boat ride on small canal
    Landmarks
    Ben Tre
    Can Tho
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  27. Day 27

    Can Tho to Phu Quoc

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel with local specialties and international dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
    • Boat ride at floating market
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Rach Gia
    Phu Quoc Island
  28. Day 28

    Phu Quoc Island

    Optional Activities

    • Sunbathing on the beach
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Kayaking
    • Hiking in Phu Quoc National Park
    • Visit Phu Quoc National Park
    • Dine at beachfront restaurants
    • Explore night markets
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Island
    Phu Quoc National Park
  29. Day 29

    Phu Quoc Island

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Water activities
    • Visit Phu Quoc Prison Museum
    • Explore local fishing villages
    • Boat trip to nearby islands
    • Snorkeling
    • Spa treatment
    • Sunset viewing
    • Seafood restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Island
    Phu Quoc Prison Museum
  30. Day 30

    Phu Quoc Island to Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (GOODBYE AND SEE YOU AGAIN)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the shoreline
    • Photography
    • Relax on the beach
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Island
    Phu Quoc Airport
    Ho Chi Minh City

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