Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Pick up from Noi Bai Airport to transfer to Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Temple of Literature visit
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- Ho Chi Minh Stilt House visit
- Government Palace visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theater traditional show
Optional Activities
- Tran Quoc Temple visit at Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ngoc Son Temple visit at lakeside
Landmarks Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám) Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh Stilt House One Pillar Pagoda Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tran Quoc Temple Ngoc Son Temple - Day 2
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on junk boat), Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner on junk boat)
Included Activities
- Drive to Bai Chay harbour
- Junk boat cruise through Ha Long Bay
- Visit Wooden Grotto (Hang Đầu Gỗ)
- Visit Heaven Cave (Động Thiên Cung)
- Visit Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt)
- Swimming or kayaking activities (weather dependent)
- Cave exploring activities (weather dependent)
- Seafood lunch
- Seafood dinner
Optional Activities
- Drinks on deck under the stars
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Wooden Grotto (Hang Đầu Gỗ) Heaven Cave (Động Thiên Cung) Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt) - Day 3
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board junk boat)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board junk boat
- Morning sail back to port
- Private van transfer to Hanoi
- Free time exploring Hanoi
- Day 4
Hue
HueIncluded Activities
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Imperial Citadel tour
- Royal Tombs visit
Optional Activities
- Vegetarian lunch at local nunnery
- Motorbike countryside tour
- Local Hue specialty food experiences (banh khoai, banh bot loc boc tom thit, Hue beer)
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel Forbidden Purple City Royal Tombs - Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Imperial Citadel tour
- Private vehicle transfer from Hue to Hoi An crossing Hai Van Pass
Optional Activities
- Free exploration time in Hoi An
- Cooking class
- Riverboat trip
- Bike ride
- Beach time
- Tailor visit
- My Son Holy Land visit
Landmarks Imperial Citadel Hai Van Pass - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Half day free time in Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Cooking Class - learn Vietnamese cooking and shop at local market
- Bike Rental
- My Son Excursion - visit Hindu temples built between 4th-14th centuries (approximately one hour from Hoi An)
- Life Start Lantern Making - traditional lantern crafting at Lifestart Foundation
- Tailor Shops - custom clothing and handmade items
Landmarks My Son Lifestart Foundation - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Full day free exploration of Hoi An
- Hoi An Cooking Class
- Bike Rental
- My Son Excursion
- Life Start Lantern Making
- Tailor Shops
- Beach activities
- Cultural exploration
- Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Da Nang Airport
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Exploration of local streets, alleys, laquerware shops, and food stalls
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Thien Hau Pagoda visit
- Giac Vien Pagoda visit
- Ben Thanh Market exploration
- Reunification Palace visit
- Cholon (Chinese Quarter) exploration
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Free time afternoon exploration
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Thien Hau Pagoda Giac Vien Pagoda Ben Thanh Market Reunification Palace Cholon War Remnants Museum - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Ho Chi Minh City Departure- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Drop off at Tan Son Nhat Airport for Departure)
Included Activities
- Hotel checkout
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
