Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai international airport)
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including embalmed body and residence gardens (1954-1969)
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Lacquer Paintings workshop
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake
Optional Activities
- Bat Trang ceramics and pottery village (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Tran Quoc Pagoda Ngoc Son Temple Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 3
Hanoi to Quan Ba
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before departure from Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch in Ha Giang city), Dinner (Dinner with local Tay family at homestay)
Included Activities
- Stop at Heaven's Gate for scenic views of Tam Son Town
- Trek around village and discover Black Dao rammed earth houses
- Dinner with local Tay family
Landmarks Heaven's Gate Tam Son Town 
- Day 4
Quan Ba to Dong Van
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay before checkout), Lunch (Lunch in Meo Vac), Dinner (Dinner in Dong Van)
Included Activities
- Trek through Meo Vac area
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass with views of Nho Que River
- Trek through H'mong villages
- Dinner at Dong Van
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Nho Que River - Day 5
Dong Van to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Dong Van), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Dong Van Unesco Geopark
- Visit H'Mong King's Palace
- Trek through centuries-old villages
- Experience Tay ethnic minority villages
Landmarks Dong Van Unesco Geopark H'Mong King's Palace - Day 6
Hanoi to Quang Uyen
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Dong Dang), Dinner (Dinner with local Nung family at homestay)
Included Activities
- Visit Chi Lang Pass and Quy Mon Quan Gate
- Visit Mother's Temple
- Visit Dong Khe historical site
- Dinner with local Nung family
Landmarks Chi Lang Pass Quy Mon Quan Gate Mother's Temple Dong Khe - Day 7
Quang Uyen to Cao Bang
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Lunch in Cao Bang), Dinner (Home-cooked meal at traditional Tay homestay)
Included Activities
- Meet local Nung people in Phuoc Sen village
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Explore Nguom Ngao Cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Travel down the 'snake pass' to Ba Be Lake
Landmarks Phuoc Sen Village Ban Gioc Waterfall Nguom Ngao Cave Ba Be Lake 
- Day 8
Ba Be Lake to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Lunch during return journey)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Ba Be Lake with swimming opportunity
- Explore Puong Grotto with stalactites, stalagmites, and bat colony
- Stop at tea plantation among rolling hills
Landmarks Ba Be Lake Nang River Puong Grotto - Day 9
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise
- Meals
- Lunch (Special Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood and appetizers while sailing through Con Vit Islets), Dinner (Dinner with delicious local food in restaurant on board)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Venezia Cruise via tender boat
- Sailing through Con Vit Islets
- Kayaking to Dark & Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay
- Swimming in crystal clear waters
- Sunset party on sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits
- Cooking class demonstration (spring rolls)
Optional Activities
- Fishing excursion
- Watch movie
- Bar drinks
- Games
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Da Chong Islet Con Vit Islets Lan Ha Bay Dark & Bright Cave 
- Day 10
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast with pastries, tea, and coffee), Lunch (Early brunch at 11:30 AM)
Included Activities
- Daily Tai Chi session on upper deck
- Kayaking to Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boats
- Final visit to local islets
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay Dark & Bright Cave - Day 11
Hanoi to Tam Coc
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before departure from Hanoi), Lunch (Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine in Hoa Lu)
Included Activities
- Visit Dinh King temple in Hoa Lu
- Visit Le King temple in Hoa Lu
- Sampan boat trip along Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc (three caves)
- Bicycle ride around Tam Coc area with Vietnamese tea break
Landmarks Hoa Lu Dinh King Temple Le King Temple Tam Coc Ngo Dong River 
- Day 12
Tam Coc to Phong Nha
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at bungalow), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat trip exploring Trang An grottoes and 7-cave network
- Visit Mua Cave with 500 stone steps climb to summit
Landmarks Trang An Mua Cave - Day 13
Phong Nha
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Paradise Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- Visit Mooc Spring with relaxation at natural scenic setting
Landmarks Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Paradise Cave Mooc Spring - Day 14
Phong Nha to Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at mountain restaurant with special local dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Phong Nha Cave with underground river system
- Explore Bi Ky Cave
- Visit Co Tien and Imperial caves
- Explore Dark Cave as cave explorer with flashlight and helmet
- Optional mud bath and lake swimming at Dark Cave
Landmarks Phong Nha Cave Bi Ky Cave Co Tien Cave Imperial Cave Dark Cave Chay River 
- Day 15
Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tomb of Tu Duc with lake, pavilions, temples and monuments
- Visit Thuy Xuan village for conical hat and incense crafting
- Wooden boat trip down Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Tomb of Khai Dinh
- Explore Hue Citadel including Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons
- Visit Thai Hoa Palace and Forbidden Purple City ruins
Landmarks Tomb of Tu Duc Thuy Xuan Village Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Tomb of Khai Dinh Hue Citadel Forbidden Purple City - Day 16
Hue to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue city at leisure
- Day 17
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An ancient town
- Swimming at nearby beach
- Shopping in Hoi An
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 18
My Son to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch during tour)
Included Activities
- Visit My Son Sanctuary Hindu temple complex
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to explore local life and views
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River - Day 19
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure
- Day 20
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnel systems with introduction and video
- Explore living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, martial facilities
- Tea and cassava (guerrilla wartime food) service
Optional Activities
- Shooting range experience at Cu Chi Tunnel
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnel - Day 21
Can Tho
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise)
- Walk Unicorn Island village paths
- Visit fruit plantation on Unicorn Island
- Sampan trip through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business and bee-keeping farm with honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxation for those not joining cycling
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Unicorn Island Dragon Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Tan Thach Village - Day 22
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast on cruise vessel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sunrise cruise on Mekong Eyes vessel
- Sampan trip to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market
- Visit candy and cake making factories
- Visit Binh Thuy communal house
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer pagoda)
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Cai Rang Floating Market Binh Thuy Communal House Munir Ansay Pagoda - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure before departure
