Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter and surrounding streets
- Sample Vietnamese culinary traditions at street eateries or restaurants
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of historic landmarks
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's fish pond
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Traditional cyclo ride through Old Quarter
- Cyclo ride around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
- Walking tour of Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Local culinary exploration during lunch break
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast while sailing through limestone karst formations), Lunch (Farewell lunch onboard)
Included Activities
- Early morning Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Breakfast cruise through limestone karst formations
- Island adventure at Soi Sim Island with swimming or climbing options
- Farewell lunch onboard
- Afternoon transfer back to Hanoi
Landmarks Soi Sim Island Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to HueOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's hidden cafes
- Visit bustling markets
- Revisit favorite landmarks in Hanoi
- Day 5
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at local restaurant in Hue)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local restaurant in Hue
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb with ornate Eastern and European architecture
- Witness Vo Kinh Van An martial art performance
- Explore Tu Duc Tomb with gardens, temples, reflection lakes, and rivers
- Visit local traditional craft village for incense and conical straw hat creation
- Explore Hue Citadel (Forbidden Purple City)
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda for panoramic river views
- Traditional boat ride on the Perfume River with views of villages and local fishermen
Optional Activities
- Lunch at independent choice of local restaurants featuring Hue's culinary delicacies
Landmarks Khai Dinh Tomb Tu Duc Tomb Kim Bong Carpentry Village Hue Citadel Forbidden Purple City Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River 
- Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Tasty breakfast in Hue with local flavors)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An's historical architecture and vibrant alleys
- Visit riverside cafes and shops in Hoi An
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese lunch at local household in countryside)
Included Activities
- Bicycle selection and cycling adventure
- Cross Thu Bon River to Cam Kim Island
- Explore Kim Bong Carpentry Village and riverside workshops with traditional wooden boat craftsmen
- Cycle through rice paddies and streams with suspended fishing nets
- Visit local family to witness age-old weaving tradition for colorful sleeping mats
- Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch at local household
- Return cycling through countryside to Hoi An
Landmarks Cam Kim Island Kim Bong Carpentry Village Thu Bon River - Day 8
Hoi An to Nha Trang
Hoi An to Nha TrangOptional Activities
- Wander through Hoi An's colorful streets and preserved architecture
- Visit local markets to shop for handicrafts
- Savor authentic Vietnamese dishes at cafes along the waterfront
- Relax on beautiful beaches near Hoi An
- Day 9
Nha Trang
Nha TrangOptional Activities
- Explore Nha Trang's lively city streets
- Taste local delicacies along the colorful boardwalk
- Relax on Nha Trang's beautiful beaches
- Visit Po Nagar Cham Towers
- Explore Dam Market
Landmarks Po Nagar Cham Towers Dam Market - Day 10
Nha Trang to Da Lat
Nha Trang to Da Lat- Meals
- Breakfast (Satisfying breakfast before bus departure)
Optional Activities
- Explore Da Lat's atmospheric streets
- Stroll through Da Lat's colonial-era architecture
- Visit vibrant markets in Da Lat
- Relax at cozy cafes and restaurants in Da Lat
- Day 11
Da Lat
Da LatIncluded Activities
- Motorcycle ride through Da Lat's scenic landscapes with lakes, waterfalls, forests, and gardens
- Visit Truc Lam Meditation Center with views of Paradise Lake
- Experience Elephant Waterfall
- Discover Linh An Pagoda with colossal Buddha statue
- Encounter Chicken minority village with unique customs and traditional architecture
- Visit vegetable, mushroom, and coffee farms
- Visit traditional silk factory with silk production witnessing
Optional Activities
- Shop for authentic souvenirs at silk factory
Landmarks Truc Lam Meditation Center Paradise Lake Elephant Waterfall Linh An Pagoda - Day 12
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at accommodation in Da Lat)
Optional Activities
- Explore surroundings near Ho Chi Minh City accommodation
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Mekong Delta lunch with fresh local specialties at riverside eatery)
Included Activities
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City along National Highway 1 through rice paddies
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with Asian and European architecture
- Leisurely cruise along Tien River past four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise)
- Village walk through picturesque roads with lush orchards
- Taste delicious seasonal fruits with fragrant honey tea
- Experience traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by locals
- Traditional hand-rowed sampan drift along Tan Thach Canal beneath water coconut palms
- Visit local coconut candy mill witnessing traditional production
- Authentic Mekong Delta lunch with fresh local specialties at riverside eatery
- Motorboat cruise back to pier and return bus journey to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Tien River Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Rach Mieu Bridge Tan Thach Canal 
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi MinhOptional Activities
- Explore historic Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit Bitexco Tower
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Sample street foods throughout the city
- Browse charming boutiques
- Stroll through leafy parks
- Sip Vietnamese coffee at quaint cafes
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit City Museum
- Explore rooftop venues and lively bars
- Try Banh Xeo pancakes, Pho noodles, or seafood delicacies at gourmet restaurants
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Bitexco Tower Ben Thanh Market War Remnants Museum City Museum - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh
