Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your private driver picks you up at Hanoi airport and takes you to your hotel near the Old Quarter. After settling in, you can either rest from the flight or start wandering around the neighborhood at your own pace. The Old Quarter sits right at your doorstep whenever you're ready to check it out.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
- Relax at hotel
- Day 2
Hanoi
A group tour covers Hanoi's cultural sites starting at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Vietnam's oldest from the 6th century on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. From there you'll see the Ho Chi Minh Complex with his mausoleum and residences, then the distinctive One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch with authentic Vietnamese dishes, you'll walk through the Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if it's Monday), the Temple of Literature from 1070, and Hoa Lo Prison which now serves as a war museum. Back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with mausoleum and gardens
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women's Museum (on Mondays)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison/War Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Head out early at 7:30 AM toward Ninh Binh province, about 120 km away. After a quick break, you'll check out Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital, with its well-preserved 17th-century temples for King Dinh and King Le. Lunch features regional specialties at a local spot. Then comes a peaceful 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc with rice fields, rivers, and caves all around. Later, a 45-minute bike ride through the village shows you local life. The drive back reaches Hanoi around 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional dishes such as goat meat and fried rice, with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with King Dinh and King Le temples
- Bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Cycling around village (45 minutes)
- Lunch at local restaurant with regional dishes and vegetarian options
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, check out and head for Halong Bay. The cruise team meets you at your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 AM (exact time confirmed the day before). You'll reach the jetty around noon and board. Following welcome and check-in, lunch happens as the boat moves through hundreds of islets. The afternoon lets you swim, kayak, visit caves depending on the boat's plan, or just relax on board. By evening you'll anchor in a nice spot, watch the sunset, and have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Swimming, kayaking, and cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Watch sunrise over Halong while eating breakfast as the cruise heads back to port. An early lunch comes before disembarking. Your driver takes you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hoi An. After arriving, you're transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
- Day 6
Hoi An
Spend the day exploring Hoi An on your own terms. Rent a bike at the hotel and head toward the riverside or beach. Relax at a beachside café with fresh fruit drinks and swim in the warm, calm water. Pop into a local tailor shop to order custom clothing, bags, or shoes made overnight. In the evening, walk through the Old Town when shops turn on their lanterns for a fairy-tale atmosphere. Catch colorful street performances happening around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental and cycling around town
- Visit riverside or beach
- Visit tailor shop for custom clothing or items
- Explore Old Town in the evening
- Watch street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy your last bit of time in Hoi An before your driver takes you to Da Nang airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and upon landing at Tan Son Nhat, your driver picks you up and brings you to your city center hotel. Your time after arrival is free to do whatever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Spend the morning at Independence Palace, built by architect Ngo Viet Thu on the former Norodom Palace site. Walk past French Colonial buildings like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Check out the War Remnants Museum with its displays on the Indochina wars. After lunch, take a bus 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch a video about tunnel construction and wartime life, then explore the tunnel systems with living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, hospitals, and command centers. See hidden trap doors and security traps. Try special tea and cassava, the food guerrillas ate during wartime. An optional shooting range is available. Return to Ho Chi Minh by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- See Notre Dame Cathedral
- See Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration with introductory video
- Tunnel system tour including living areas and martial facilities
- Traditional tea and cassava tasting
Optional Activities
- Shooting at firing range
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office Ho Chi Minh War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Leave Ho Chi Minh City heading to My Tho on the left side of the Mekong River. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda from the late 19th century. Board a sampan and cruise past four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Stop at Unicorn Island to walk country lanes, check out orchards, try tropical fruits, and hear traditional folk music. See a fruit plantation and take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal for quiet countryside views. Tour a family honeybee farm, drink honey tea, and watch coconut candy being made. Lunch happens at a local restaurant. The afternoon includes biking around Tan Thach Village where you'll meet locals and experience daily Mekong life. Hammocks are available if you'd rather relax. Return to Ho Chi Minh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Visit Unicorn Island with walk, orchards, tropical fruits, and traditional folk music
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit honeybee farm with honey tea
- See coconut candy making at local workshop
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach Village with local interactions
Optional Activities
- Rest in hammocks
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho Mekong Delta 
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Have a healthy breakfast on your final day and finish checking out. Visit local markets to pick up souvenirs. Your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
