Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Pick-up from Noi Bai airport upon guests' arrival)
- Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Ethnology Museum
- Visit Ngoc Son temple on Hoan Kiem Lake
- Walking tour of Old Quarter's 36 streets
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Ethnology Museum Ngoc Son temple Hoan Kiem Lake The Huc Bridge - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Seafood featured buffet lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner served on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise in Halong Bay
- Welcome drink
- Seafood buffet lunch
- Swimming (weather permitting)
- Surprise Cave exploring
- Dinner on board
- Happy Hour
Landmarks Halong Bay Surprise Cave - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch served on board)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi class on sundeck
- Kayaking around Drum Cave
- Boat cruise exploring the bay
- Lunch on board
Landmarks Halong Bay Drum Cave Ba Hang fishing village Dog Islet - Day 5
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River
- Visit Emperor Khai Dinh's tomb
- Visit Minh Mang Tomb
- Visit the Citadel and Imperial City
- Stroll through Dong Ba market
Landmarks Perfume River Emperor Khai Dinh's tomb Minh Mang Tomb Citadel and Imperial City Dong Ba market - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnLandmarks Lang Co fishing villages Hai Van Pass - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Visit Chua Ong Pagoda
- Visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
- Visit Jinshang Temple
- Visit Tan Ky House
- Cross the Japanese covered bridge
Optional Activities
- My Son half day tour: 45 USD/person (minimum 2 participants) - Visit the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization with English speaking guide, transfer, and entrance fees included
Landmarks Chua Ong Pagoda Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Jinshang Temple Tan Ky House Japanese covered bridge - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Central Post Office
- Stroll along Dong Khoi Street
- Visit Saigon Opera House
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Tan Dinh Church
- Browse Tan Dinh market
Optional Activities
- Saigon street food tour: 27 USD/person (minimum 2 participants) - Evening culinary adventure at 5 PM exploring street food in Saigon. Includes English speaking guide and local food, 1 soft drink or 1 small bottle of water. Note: walking tour, itinerary subject to shop availability and weather conditions
Landmarks Central Post Office Dong Khoi Street Saigon River Saigon Opera House War Remnants Museum Tan Dinh Church Tan Dinh market - Day 9
Cai Be
Cai Be- Meals
- Lunch (Late lunch in a local house)
Included Activities
- Visit Cao Dai Temple
- Boat tour of floating markets
- Visit traditional rice paper making family
- Village walking tour
- Visit coconut leaf roof thatching family
- Visit hyacinth weaving family
- Sampan ride through Mekong scenery
- Lunch in local house
- Banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) demonstration
Landmarks Cai Be Cao Dai Temple Mekong River - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736400, Vietnam (Drop off at Tan Son Nhat airport on departure day.)
Optional Activities
- Cu Chi tunnels half day tour: 46 USD/person (minimum 2 participants) - Depart around 8 AM for approximately 5-hour tour through countryside, watch video about soldiers' life, explore cramped tunnels used during the war including strategic operations and the 1968 Tet Offensive, view bomb craters left by B52 bombers. Includes English speaking guide, transfer, and entrance fees. Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 1 PM
