Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with local foods including goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetable salad. Vegetarian foods available.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital (968-1010)
- Cycling around village for sightseeing and discovering local people's life
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local foods
- Bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
- Climb Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) with approximately 500 steps to summit
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Amazing Hotel Sapa or similar), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
- Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Dzay local house)
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking through Sapa
- Visit Y Linh Ho village (Hmong minorities)
- Visit Lao Chai village (Hmong minorities)
- Admire rice terraces and mountain landscapes
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay people)
- Experience daily life and customs of local people
- Overnight stay at Dzay local house
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van - Day 5
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Hanoi
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo forest (Hoang Lien National Park)
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dao minority)
- Pass waterfall and rattan bridge
- Visit Su Pan village
Landmarks Hoang Lien National Park Giang Ta Chai Su Pan - Day 6
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood 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 on Ha Long Bay exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit famous limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
- Dinner and leisure time on the cruise
Optional Activities
- Optional activities on the boat
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Optional Tai Chi lesson in the morning
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Cruise back to Hanoi
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
- Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Custom tailoring at one of 400+ tailoring shops
- Banh Mi sandwich at a local vendor (e.g., Madam Khanh's stand)
- Explore Old Town temples, Japanese merchant houses, and pagodas
- Visit the lantern market to see lantern-making
- Watch outdoor traditional theatre (free, 9-10 pm at Nguyen Thai Hoc street square)
- Light a candle box and set it in the water at the channel
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Thu Bon River - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Japanese merchant houses
- Visit pagodas and temples
- Browse antique warehouses
- Relax at riverside cafés along the Thu Bon River
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Thu Bon River - Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 12
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels (200+ km system)
- Watch introduction video about tunnel construction and wartime survival
- Explore remaining tunnel systems and living areas
- See weapon warehouses, field hospitals, and command centers
- See hidden trap doors and security traps
- Enjoy special tea and cassava
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 13
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang pagoda (late 19th century)
- Sampan cruise around river islands
- Walk and explore country lines and orchards
- Taste tropical fruits
- Enjoy folk music performance
- Cruise through Thoi Son canal
- Visit local workshop to see coconut candy production
- Visit honeybee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and candies
- Cycling trip around Tan Thanh village
- Observe local lifestyle
Optional Activities
- Relax in hammock instead of cycling
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta Thoi Son Canal Tan Thanh Village - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
