Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi independently



- Day 2
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Hanoi to Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Local cuisine at the lodge), Dinner (Served at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Muong Culture Museum
- Bicycle ride through Mai Chau countryside
Landmarks Muong Culture Museum 


- Day 3
Mai Chau - Mai Hich Village
Mai Chau - Mai Hich Village- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked local ethnic cuisine prepared with local family)
Included Activities
- 7km hike through Mai Chau Valley to Mai Hich village
- Cooking experience with local family
- Mopед tour of nearby local villages
Landmarks Mai Hich village - Day 4
Mai Chau to Hanoi
Mai Chau to Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Street food lunch sampling local specialties in authentic setting)
Included Activities
- Street food lunch with local specialties
- Explore Hanoi backstreets and Train Street
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Pass by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Motorbike taxi tour through Hanoi and West Lake
Optional Activities
- Try traditional egg coffee (at own expense)
Landmarks Train Street Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum West Lake Buoi Market - Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous seafood dinner aboard junk boat)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay Junk boat cruise (overnight in private en suite cabin)
- Visit Trinh Nu Cave
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration on sundeck
Landmarks Halong Bay Trinh Nu Cave 


- Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Halong Bay to Hanoi to HueIncluded Activities
- Explore Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto)
- Cyclo tour of Hanoi Old Quarter '36 streets'
- Sample street food from pavement vendors
- Overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi class on sundeck
- Traditional massage
- Flight from Hanoi to Hue (alternative to train)
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Hanoi Old Quarter 


- Day 7
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast box on train)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Imperial Hue
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore the Citadel and Imperial Purple Palace
- Leisurely cruise along Perfume River
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Citadel Imperial Purple Palace Perfume River 

- Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Travel along Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds)
- Stop at China Beach
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
- Visit Chua Ong Pagoda
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit Tam Ky house
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Optional Activities
- Swim at China Beach
Landmarks Hai Van Pass China Beach Hoi An Old Town Chua Ong Pagoda Chinese Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge 


- Day 9
Hoi An - Tra Que Village
Hoi An - Tra Que Village- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local family featuring tam huu spring rolls and banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake))
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village
- Farming experience with local farmers
- Cooking demonstration and lunch preparation with local family
- Home-cooked lunch with regional specialties
- Lantern-making workshop in Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Alternative transportation to Tra Que village (no extra cost for those not cycling)
Landmarks Tra Que Village 


- Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Beach day in Hoi An
- Shopping at craft shops and art galleries
- Visit bespoke tailors
- Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum 


- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop at Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Independence Palace
- Cu Chi Tunnels excursion (explore underground tunnels and hideouts from Vietnam War, climb through trap doors, test skills with AK 47 at firing range)
Landmarks Ben Thanh Market Independence Palace Cu Chi Tunnels 







































