Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi international airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Tour Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum and gardens
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Explore Temple of Literature
- Tour Hoa Lo Prison (war museum)
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring regional dishes such as goat meat and fried rice with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital temples (King Dinh and King Le)
- Bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- Cycling trip around local village
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board as the cruise begins its journey), Dinner (Dinner served in the evening before boat anchors for the night)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Mila Lux Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay islets
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Kayaking
- Cave visits
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch served on board before disembarking)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (The Saga Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
- Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (The Saga Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle to explore town
- Visit riverside or beach by bike
- Swimming at the beach
- Visit tailor shop
- Evening walk in Old Town
- Watch colorful street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- See Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Tour War Remnants Museum
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnel systems
- Sample special tea and cassava
Optional Activities
- Shooting at the range
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 9
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (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 country lane walks and orchards
- Experience tropical fruits and traditional folk music
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit honeybee farm and honey tea tasting
- See coconut candy-making workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach Village
- Meet local villagers
Optional Activities
- Relax in hammocks
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho Mekong River - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
