Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai Airport and connect with your driver in the arrival lobby for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax however you'd like.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel (The Leah Silk hotel or similar), Hotel (The Oriental Jade Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
This morning you'll join a group exploring Ninh Binh's limestone landscapes. The itinerary takes you to ancient temples at Hoa Lu, then you'll head to Tam Coc for a traditional rowing boat trip through three caves. After that, a cycling tour around the village before heading back to Hanoi later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel (Leah Silk hotel or similar), Hotel (The Oriental Jade Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hoa Lu temples honoring King Dinh and King Le
- Rowing boat trip through three Tam Coc caves (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba)
- Cycling trip around Tam Coc village
Optional Activities
- Cycling to Thai Vi temple near Tam Coc wharf
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Hang Ca Cave Hang Hai Cave Hang Ba Cave Thai Vi Temple Bich Dong 
- Day 3
Hanoi - Halong Bay
After breakfast in Hanoi, you'll travel to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once onboard your shared cruise, lunch gets served and you'll have the afternoon for swimming, kayaking, or visiting caves depending on what appeals to you. The evening brings a sunset viewing from the deck followed by dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard while cruising through the islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Scarlet Pearl Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Shared cruise through Halong Bay
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Cave visits
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast and early lunch happen onboard while the cruise heads back to port. You'll disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport for your domestic flight down to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver meets you when you arrive and takes you to the hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Cochin Zen Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 5
Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi
You'll head out early to Cu Chi, about 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, to see the historic tunnel system from the Vietnam-American War. An introduction video sets the context, then you'll walk through the tunnels and living quarters to understand what life was like during wartime before returning to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Cochin Zen Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Introduction video showing tunnel construction and wartime conditions
- Exploration of tunnel systems and remaining areas
- Visit to living quarters, kitchens, bedrooms, weapon warehouses, field hospitals, and command centers
- Special tea and cassava (guerrilla food from the war)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 6
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Today takes you into the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's agricultural heart. You'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and cruise past the islands, stopping to sample tropical fruits with folk music playing. Local workshops show how coconut candies get made and honeybee farms operate. The day wraps up with a cycling tour or leisurely walk through Tan Thanh village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Cochin Zen Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around river islands
- Tasting tropical fruits
- Folk music performance
- Visit to local workshop for coconut candy making
- Honeybee farm visit
- Honey tea and candies
- Cycling trip around Tan Thanh village
Optional Activities
- Relaxing in a hammock or walking around the village instead of cycling
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Tam Coc Cave Thoi Son Canal 
- Day 7
Ho Chi Minh
The morning is free for you to spend as you wish before heading to the airport for your departure 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
