Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's tree-lined avenues
- Visit scenic lakes
- Explore ancient pagodas
- Wander the bustling old town
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's former stilt house
- Guided walking tour of the Old Quarter (36 Streets)
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Further independent exploration of Hanoi
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Old Quarter of Hanoi - Day 3
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay junk boat cruise
- Visit Trinh Nu Cave
- Kayaking in Halong Bay (optional while on cruise)
- Swimming in Halong Bay (optional while on cruise)
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Seafood dinner
Landmarks Halong Bay Trinh Nu Cave - Day 4
Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An
Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tai Chi class on sundeck at sunrise (optional)
- Sung Sot Cave exploration
Optional Activities
- Join Tai Chi class on sundeck at sunrise
- Explore Hoi An in the evening
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave - Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An
- Visit Chua Ong Pagoda
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit Tam Ky house
- Visit Japanese Bridge
Optional Activities
- Relax at the hotel
- Further independent exploration of Hoi An
- Dine at boutique restaurants
- Visit waterfront cafes
- Shop at craft shops
- Use services of bespoke tailors
Landmarks Chua Ong Pagoda Chinese Assembly Hall Tam Ky house Japanese Bridge - Day 6
Hoi An - Tra Que Village
Hoi An - Tra Que Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with a local family featuring tam huu spring rolls and banh xeo)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village
- Tra Que farming experience and hands-on gardening activities
- Home-cooked lunch with local family
- Lantern-making workshop in Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Alternative transportation to Tra Que village (no extra cost for non-cyclists)
Landmarks Tra Que Village - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Dining at local restaurants
- Visit the beach
- Day 8
Hoi An - Da Nang
Hoi An - Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast











