Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Airport pick up includes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city on your own
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including mausoleum and residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women's Museum (if closed Monday)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Guided city tour with professional guide
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (Dinh King's temple)
- Visit Le Hoan Temple (Le King's Temple)
- Boat trip on Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc grottos (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba)
- Visit Mua Cave and climb 500 stone steps for panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Dinh Tien Hoang Temple Le Hoan Temple Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Selection of freshest seafood served on board), Dinner (Dinner with sunset view over the bay)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Phoenix Cruises or similar), Houseboat (MILA LUX Cruises or similar), Houseboat (Athena Luxury Cruises)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay on authentic Chinese Junk
- Visit the Amazing cave
- Swimming in Halong Bay waters
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water
- Fall asleep under the stars on top deck
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi - Fly to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hanoi - Fly to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch served on the boat during cruise back to Halong City)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing and morning cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Boat cruise back to Halong City pier
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An ancient town on your own
- Stroll picturesque streets of Hoi An
- Try local delicacies in Hoi An
- Shop for souvenirs in Hoi An
Landmarks Halong Bay Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit temple in center of Hoi An with gilded statues
- Visit pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen
- Visit chapel dating back to 1700s
- Visit Sa Huynh Museum
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island
- Observe traditional woodworkers and shipbuilders at Kim Bong Village
Optional Activities
- Leisurely explore Hoi An Ancient Town on your own in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Kim Bong Village - Day 7
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit My Son sanctuary UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore lush valley and learn about Cham civilization
- Admire intricate carvings and sculptures on temples
Optional Activities
- Shop for beautiful lanterns in Hoi An
- Order tailor-made clothing in Hoi An
- Purchase handcrafted souvenirs in Hoi An
- Explore local shops and markets in Hoi An
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 8
Hoi An to Da Nang to Hue
Hoi An to Da Nang to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hotel Hue or similar), Hotel 4* (White Lotus Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Imperial Hue Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cham Museum in Da Nang (tickets purchased separately)
- Visit Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Da Nang (tickets purchased separately)
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for views of Son Tra Peninsula
- Break at Lang Co Beach
- Explore imperial city of Hue on your own
Landmarks Cham Museum Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach - Day 9
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hotel Hue or similar), Hotel 4* (White Lotus Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Imperial Hue Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip along Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
- Visit mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Explore Imperial Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Purple Forbidden City
- Visit Thuy Xuan incense-making village and witness traditional incense production
- Visit Dong Ba market
Optional Activities
- Shop at Dong Ba market for souvenirs and handicrafts
Landmarks Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Imperial Citadel of Hue Purple Forbidden City Thuy Xuan incense-making village Dong Ba Market - Day 10
Hue
Hue- End point
- Sân Bay Quốc Tế Phú Bài (Phu Bai International Airport), Quốc Lộ 1A, Hương Thủy, Thừa Thiên Huế 536300, Vietnam (Airport transfer includes)
- Meals
- Breakfast
