Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Our driver will pick you up here)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
- Day 2
Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Ninh Binh dishes made from goat meat at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda with hundreds of Buddhist statues including 10-meter tall bronze Buddha statue
- Boat trip through Trang An cave complex and river system (2-3 hours)
Landmarks Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An Tourism Complex Hoa Lu Ancient Capital 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa - Cat Cat Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Freesia Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Delta Sapa hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐Golden Villa Sapa hotel or similar), Hotel (Sapa Charm 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel/ CANVAS LEGEND SAPA 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Sapa Pao's hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / KK SaPa hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Cat Cat Village (3.5 km, approximately 2 hours) to see Black H'mong ethnic people's daily activities
- Visit waterfall and French-built Hydraulic Power Station at valley bottom
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak - Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Freesia Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Delta Sapa hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐Golden Villa Sapa hotel or similar), Hotel (Sapa Charm 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel/ CANVAS LEGEND SAPA 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Sapa Pao's hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / KK SaPa hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Sapa through Y Linh Ho and rice terraces (12 km, approximately 4.5 hours)
- Trek along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai Black Hmong village
- Visit Ta Van village (home of Dzay ethnic people)
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van Village Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 5
Sapa - Ma Tra - Ta Phin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Trek to Suoi Ho village (3 km through breathtaking landscape)
- Explore French church ruins from early 1900s occupation
- Trek to Ta Phin village to meet Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities
- Meet Red Dao women to learn about herbal medicine and traditional remedies
Optional Activities
- Red Dao herbal medicine bath experience (can be arranged)
Landmarks Suoi Ho Ma Tra Ta Phin 
- Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese set menu served while cruising into Bai Tu Long Bay), Dinner (Sumptuous set dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Halong Bay Garden Bay 3 ⭐⭐⭐Cruise / Royal Palace Cruise 3⭐⭐⭐ / Le journey Cruise 3⭐⭐⭐/ La pandora boutique 3⭐ ⭐⭐or similar), Berth / Cabin (Halong dragon premier ⭐⭐⭐⭐cruise or similar ), Berth / Cabin (Halong 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La Casta Cruise 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Hermes Cruise 5*⭐xury⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Aspira Cruise 5*⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ VERDURE Lotus Lu 5*⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Doris Cruise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Kayaking through karst landscape at Cap La Island
- Swimming and relaxation time in kayaking area
- Sunset party on deck while cruising to overnight anchorage
- Squid fishing from boat (optional participation)
- Vietnamese puzzle games and board games
Landmarks Bai Tu Long Bay Cap La Island Hon Gai Pier - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western style breakfast), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hue Cherish 3 star ⭐⭐⭐hotel / Alba Hue hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ Asia Hue hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel or similar), Hotel (Indochina Hue 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi routine on sundeck (optional)
- Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration (learn to make Nem Cuon or practice fruit and vegetable carving)
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat
Landmarks Thien Canh Son Cave 
- Day 8
Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local food restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hue Cherish 3 star ⭐⭐⭐hotel / Alba Hue hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ Asia Hue hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel or similar), Hotel (Indochina Hue 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Private dragon boat trip on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda (1601, UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel, Royal city, and Forbidden city (19th century Nguyen Dynasty center)
- Visit tomb of Minh Mang, second emperor of Nguyen dynasty
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb (most expensive and beautiful tomb in Nguyen dynasty system)
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River Hue Imperial Citadel Kim Long Village Minh Mang Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb 
- Day 9
Hue to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi an Kim an 3⭐⭐⭐hotel / Rose Garden hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / Golden holiday hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (La senta hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Coco riverside hoi an spa & resort 4⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar), Resort (Hoi an La Siesta hotel & Resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Bel Marina resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for views and photos
- Stop at Lang Co beach for views and photos
- Stop at Lap An Lagoon for views and photos
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach Lap An Lagoon 
- Day 10
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fish caught during tour cooked for you)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi an Kim an 3⭐⭐⭐hotel / Rose Garden hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / Golden holiday hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (La senta hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Coco riverside hoi an spa & resort 4⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar), Resort (Hoi an La Siesta hotel & Resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Bel Marina resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar)
Included Activities
- Fish with local fishermen using traditional techniques
- Paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
- Explore waterways and learn about local fishing culture
- Day 11
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi an Kim an 3⭐⭐⭐hotel / Rose Garden hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / Golden holiday hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (La senta hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Coco riverside hoi an spa & resort 4⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar), Resort (Hoi an La Siesta hotel & Resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Bel Marina resort 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Japanese merchant houses
- Visit pagodas and temples
- Browse antique warehouses
- Relax in riverside cafés
Landmarks Thu Bon River - Day 12
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green 3⭐⭐⭐ /Saigon Prague Hotel 3⭐ ⭐⭐/ Acnos Saigon Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Saigon Harmony 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel or similar), Hotel (Majestic Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel / LA VELA Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /Equatorial hotel 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green 3⭐⭐⭐ /Saigon Prague Hotel 3⭐ ⭐⭐/ Acnos Saigon Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Saigon Harmony 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel or similar), Hotel (Majestic Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel / LA VELA Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /Equatorial hotel 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Watch short introductory video about tunnel construction
- Explore tunnels for approximately 1 hour
- Enjoy tea and cassava (traditional guerrilla food) after tour
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre - Can Tho
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Can Tho)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (late 19th century)
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Walk village paths on Unicorn Island to view orchards
- Enjoy tropical fruits and traditional Vietnamese folk music at Unicorn Island
- Visit fruit plantation
- Sampan cruise through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business and bee-keeping farm
- Enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village or relax on hammocks
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village 
- Day 15
Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green 3⭐⭐⭐ /Saigon Prague Hotel 3⭐ ⭐⭐/ Acnos Saigon Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel (Saigon Harmony 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel or similar), Hotel (Majestic Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel / LA VELA Saigon 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /Equatorial hotel 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Leisure boat trip on Bassac River tributaries
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Walking trip to fruit plantation
- Visit local noodle factory
- Visit Binh Thuy communal house
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer pagoda)
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Bassac River Binh Thuy Communal House Munir Ansay Pagoda - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Our driver will take you to here)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
