Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Street food tour - multiple stops including Banh Cuon, grilled meats, fruit desserts, and Egg Coffee or beer)
Included Activities
- Hanoi by Night street food walking tour with English-speaking local guide
- Sample Banh Cuon at local eatery with chef demonstration
- Outdoor barbecue stalls - meat, vegetable, and bread specialties
- Fresh fruit dessert with crushed ice and condensed milk
- Hidden street food restaurant tasting - top ten Hanoi street foods, Vietnamese Rice Wine, and Egg Coffee
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (outside visit)
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
- Hoa Lo prison
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature (Van Mieu) Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local family home), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek 6 km along Muong Hoa valley south east of Sapa
- Visit Y Linh Ho village - Black H'mong people
- Trek 2 km through terraced rice fields to Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van village - Dzay minority people
- Learn about local agriculture and daily lifestyle
- Lunch at local family home with opportunity to learn about local house architecture and customs
- Overnight stay at Dzay local family homestay
Optional Activities
- Early check-in upon arrival (surcharge applicable)
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Pancakes made by host family), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Pancake breakfast made by host family
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village - Red Dzao minority
- Visit Su Pan village - Red Dzao minority
- Picnic lunch
- Hike to Ban Ho village - Tay minority
- Visit traditional stilt houses of Tay people
- Overnight stay at Tay family homestay
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village Su Pan Village Ban Ho Village - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 2 km walk to Lavie waterfall
- Swimming at waterfall
- Visit Nam Toong hamlet - Red Dzao people
- Return to Ban Ho
- Transfer by car from Sapa back to Hanoi
Landmarks Lavie Waterfall Nam Toong Hamlet - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through the bay), Dinner (Dinner served on board)
Included Activities
- Drive through Red River Delta paddy fields
- Board Halong Bay cruise
- Welcome drink upon boarding
- Lunch while cruising
- Visit Cua Van fishing village - traditional culture and customs of fishermen
- Kayaking or swimming (weather permitting)
- Dinner on board
- Night fishing or leisure bar time
Landmarks Halong Bay Cua Van Fishing Village - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee and tea service), Lunch (Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Coffee and tea service
- Continue cruising Halong Bay
- Visit Sung Sot Cave
- Cruise passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, and Sail Island
- Buffet brunch while cruising back
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Dinh Huong Island Ga Choi Island Dog Island Sail Island - Day 8
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Old Imperial City
- Flag Tower
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Royal Tombs of Minh Mang
- Royal Tombs of Khai Dinh
- Self-exploration of Dong Ba market
Landmarks Old Imperial City of Hue Flag Tower Thien Mu Pagoda Royal Tomb of Minh Mang Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh Dong Ba Market - Day 9
Hue to Hoian
Hue to Hoian- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day train to Hoi An with scenic Hai Van Pass views
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 10
Hoian
Hoian- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit My Son temple complex - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Boat trip on Thu Bon river - local life experience and scenic views
- Transfer to Hoian
Landmarks My Son Temple Complex Thu Bon River - Day 11
Hoian
Hoian- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoian
- Swimming at Hoian beaches
- Day 12
Hoian to Nha Trang
Hoian to Nha Trang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day train from Hoian to Nha Trang - scenic journey
- Day 13
Nha Trang
Nha Trang- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Nha Trang
- Swimming at Nha Trang beach
Landmarks Nha Trang Beach - Day 14
Nha Trang to Saigon
Nha Trang to Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Train from Nha Trang to Saigon
- Day 15
Saigon
Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels - extensive underground network with hospitals, accommodation, and schools
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral
- Post Office
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Central Post Office Ben Thanh Market - Day 16
Saigon to Mekong Delta (Cai Be)
Saigon to Mekong Delta (Cai Be)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food cooked by yourself and fresh river food served in heart of garden), Dinner (Prepare your own Vietnamese dinner with help from host)
Included Activities
- Drive to Cai Be via Trung Luong Express Highway
- Stop in Tan An town - photo opportunity
- Visit Cai Be floating market by motorboat
- Watch locals trading fruit and commodities
- Visit family business - coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn making demonstration
- Wander through villages, orchards, and fruit plantations with traditional folk music
- Cooking class on Tan Phong island - learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes
- Lunch with self-cooked food and fresh river food in garden setting
- Relax on hammocks
- Bicycle around village paths - orchards and bonsai gardens
- Meet local islanders - learn about local daily life
- Overnight homestay with local hosts
- Prepare own Vietnamese dinner with host assistance
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tan Phong Island - Day 17
Mekong Delta (Cai Be) to Saigon
Mekong Delta (Cai Be) to Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant serving Mekong Delta cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Mr Ba Duc's ancient house - Vietnamese and French architectural styles
- Visit rice husking mill - learn rice production procedures
- See 'Cham La' coconut leaf weaving for roof making
- See brick making
- Lunch at local restaurant serving Mekong Delta cuisine
- Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Ba Duc's Ancient House - Day 18
Saigon
Saigon- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at Hanoi Hotels)
- Meals
- Breakfast
