Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll be picked up at Noi Bai International Airport and driven to your hotel in the Old Quarter. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and see the French-colonial architecture at your own pace. It's a good time to get oriented with the city and maybe grab dinner somewhere local.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Hanoi 's International Arrival hall, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (Hanoi Classyc Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Street food walking tour
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Your driver collects you from the hotel and heads toward Hai Phong, getting there around 11:30am. You'll board the Sapphire Cruise and go through a safety briefing before lunch with fresh seafood as you sail toward Lan Ha Bay. The afternoon has you kayaking or swimming around the karst islands and beaches. Evening brings happy hour drinks, dinner, and optional activities like spa services, squid fishing, or time on the rooftop deck.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood and assortment of appetizing delicacies served on luxury cruise), Dinner (Unique dinner in distinctive cruise restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Peony Cruise)
Included Activities
- Welcome aboard with complimentary drink
- Safety procedure session
- Lunch of fresh seafood and appetizers on cruise
- Exploration of Lan Ha Bay karst islands and beaches via kayak or swimming
- Happy hour with special drink offers
- Dinner on cruise
Optional Activities
- Spa service
- Squid fishing
- Movie watching
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Da Chong islet Ba Trai Dao beach Cua Van area 
- Day 3
Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi
Start early with optional Tai Chi sessions or tea while taking in the scenery, then have light breakfast with pastries and coffee. Local rowing boats take you to explore caves and remote islets throughout the morning. After returning to the ship and checking out, you'll have a final brunch before heading back to the wharf. Your driver transfers you back to Hanoi, arriving around 12:30pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee), Brunch (Final early brunch before departure)
- Accommodation
- (Hanoi Classyc Hotel)
Included Activities
- Daily Tai Chi sessions
- Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee
- Exploration of caves and remote islets via local rowing boats
- Final brunch before departure
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay caves - Day 4
Hanoi to Hoi An
Spend your morning and afternoon exploring Hanoi however you like. Consider checking out Train Street and trying local food, or relaxing by Hoan Kiem Lake. Later in the afternoon, your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Once you arrive, a private vehicle transfers you to Hoi An for check-in and rest.
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Siesta Resort)
Optional Activities
- Visit Train Street
- Try local food
- Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
Landmarks Train Street Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 5
Hoi An
You'll take a walking tour through the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An. The route covers An Ky Old House, assembly halls, the Japanese Bridge, historic water wells, local markets, and the harbor. It's a good way to really understand the character of this well-preserved historic district.
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Siesta Resort)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of UNESCO ancient town
- Visit An Ky Old House
- Visit assembly halls
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit historic water wells
- Explore local markets
- Visit harbor
Landmarks An Ky Old House Japanese Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 6
My Son Sanctuary
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide picks you up at 08:00 to head to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site 48km west of Hoi An. The complex has over 70 towers and temples dating back to the late 4th century. You'll spend around two hours walking through with your English-speaking guide, learning the history and watching traditional Champa People performances. Next, you'll visit a local house to see rice-paper making, then have lunch at another local home with cold herbal tea. The day ends with a scenic boat trip along Thu Bon River back to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at local house with cold herbal tea and fresh air)
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Siesta Resort)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour of My Son Sanctuary with 70+ towers and temples exploration
- Learning session on rice-paper making at local house
- Lunch at local house with cold herbal tea
- Boat trip along Thu Bon River to Hoi An
- Traditional performances of Champa People
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll fly to Ho Chi Minh City, a trip of about 1.5 hours. This city, formerly called Saigon, is Vietnam's main hub for commerce and culture with a complicated history. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace. Consider visiting the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, or the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam's 20-year war history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Saigon Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Opera House
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Opera House War Remnants Museum 
- Day 8
Mekong Delta
You're heading out on a day trip to the Mekong Delta with a group tour. Boat transportation takes you to Ben Tre to check out coconut gardens and try tropical fruits and coconut jams at a local home. From there, you'll paddle through sampans past coconut trees, then take a tuk-tuk around villages to see how people live and work with coconut products like brooms and fiber mats. Lunch at a Delta restaurant features regional food including the famous elephant ear fish. Later you'll cruise the major waterways back to Ben Tre boat pier, then return by bus to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional specialties including famous elephant ear fish at restaurant in heart of Mekong Delta)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Ben Tre coconut gardens
- Visit local home to sample tropical fruits and coconut jams
- Paddle in sampans past coconut trees
- Tuk-tuk tour around villages
- Learning about rural life and coconut product industries
- Lunch at Delta restaurant with regional specialties
- Cruise on major waterways
Landmarks Ben Tre Mekong Delta 
- Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Your guide and driver pick you up at 07:30 for the journey to Cu Chi Tunnels, located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. This area played a significant role in the anti-American war and has a legendary tunnel system stretching over 220km. You'll see the rural landscape with rice paddies, ducks, and water buffaloes. The site shows remains from fierce battles that happened when the area was designated a 'Free Target Zone'. After the tour, you return to your hotel with the rest of the day free.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and original tunnel system
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
There are no planned activities today. You can leave your accommodation whenever you like. If you're heading to the airport, your driver will arrange the transfer. If you want to stay longer, additional accommodation can be set up depending on what's available.
- End point
- Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
