Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up from hotels around Hanoi old quarter area, 08:00 - 09:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Explore Ho Chi Minh complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Tour Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Tour Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 3
Hanoi to Pu Luong
Hanoi to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at 7:00 PM)
Included Activities
- Scenic walk through rice fields and villages (2.5km)
- Cross suspension bridge to village
- Observe traditional water wheels
- Bamboo rafting on Chieu Lau stream
- Trek through rice fields loop trail (2km)
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Day 4
Pu Luong
Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by waterfall), Dinner (Dinner at 7:00 PM)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through villages and jungle
- Visit Kho Muong village
- Explore Bat Cave (largest cave in Pu Luong)
- Visit Hieu village
- Lunch by waterfall
- Swimming in waterfall
- Explore local village life
Landmarks Bat Cave Kho Muong village - Day 5
Pu Luong to Hanoi to Lao Cai
Pu Luong to Hanoi to Lao Cai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train
Included Activities
- Walk through valley to Don village
- Explore Uoi hamlet and terraced fields
- Visit Lan village and observe traditional brocade sewing
- Engage with local craftspeople
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride around Lan village
Landmarks Don village Lan village - Day 6
Lao Cai to Sapa
Lao Cai to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Hike through Y Linh Ho
- Trek through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
- Explore Ta Van village
- Meet Giay ethnic people
- Village exploration and local interactions
Optional Activities
- Join local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists in the evening
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Muong Hoa Stream Lao Chai village Ta Van village Hoang Lien Son Mountain 
- Day 7
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by homestay family), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train
Included Activities
- Trek through rice paddies
- Trek through bamboo forest
- View Giang Ta Chai village (red Dzao people)
- Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge
- Explore Sapa town
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai village Giang Ta Chai Bridge - Day 8
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Old Quarter restaurant), Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice; vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cycling around village
- Climb and explore Mua Cave (Dancing Cave)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Tam Coc 
- Day 9
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Special Vietnamese traditional lunch while cruising), Dinner (Dinner with sea view overlooking the night romantic bay)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin
Included Activities
- Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
- Visit Titop/Soi Sim Island and viewpoint
- Swimming on Titop Beach
- Sunset party and cooking class (making fresh noodle rolls)
- Evening activities: squid fishing, karaoke, sundeck relaxation
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Titop Island Halong Bay 
- Day 10
Halong Bay to Da Nang
Halong Bay to Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea or coffee overlooking the bay), Lunch (Lunch while cruising back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from sundeck
- Visit Halong Bay pearl farm
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay Pearl Farm 
- Day 11
Da Nang
Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Cable car ride via Dream Stream Station
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Explore Le Jardin D'amour (9 gardens)
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Visit French Village with street music and art statues
- Visit Campanile and Nine Floor Goddess Shrine
- Watch carnival performance
- Lava Train tour to Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom
- Fantasy Park: Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D wild west, 4D death race, 3D mega 360, underground journey, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House, 90+ free games
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda French Village - Day 12
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Hue cuisine lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for views
- Sightseeing Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Beach
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Explore Hue Imperial City with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, and Nine Dynastic Urns
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lap An Lagoon Lang Co Beach Khai Dinh Tomb Hue Imperial City Ngo Mon Gate Thai Hoa Palace Thien Mu Pagoda 
- Day 13
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with 7 local dishes and mineral water)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Meet local fishermen in Cam Thanh village
- Round net and cast net fishing experience
- Learn to paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
- Basket boat race participation
- Watch basket boat performance
- Crab catching experience
- Cooking show with fire performance
- Explore My Son Sanctuary
- Traditional Champa performances
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Landmarks Cam Thanh village My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River - Day 14
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Seafood lunch at beach)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Marine Protected Area
- Visit Boat Shelter
- Visit Hai Tang Pagoda
- Visit traditional fishing village
- Swimming at Lang Beach
- Snorkeling
- Swimming at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong beach
Landmarks Cham Island Lang Beach Hai Tang Pagoda - Day 15
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- See Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Explore War Remnants Museum
- Tour Cu Chi Tunnel systems
- Explore hidden trap doors and security features
- Sample wartime guerrilla food and cassava
Optional Activities
- Target shooting at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Luscious food cooked on your own and served in local garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Boat ride through floating market on Tien River
- Visit small villages and ancient houses
- Visit family businesses (coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn making)
- Enjoy fresh fruit and Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle through small canals
- Visit Tan Phong Island
- Cook Vietnamese specialties in local garden
- Cycle through village orchards
- Meet local islanders and learn about daily life
- Visit Ba Kiết's ancient house
Landmarks Cai Be floating market Tan Phong Island Tien River Mekong Delta - Day 18
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Boat trip exploring Lower Mekong River tributaries (Bassac River)
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Walking tour of fruit plantations
- Visit local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda
- Visit Con Son tourist area and pick seasonal fruits
Landmarks Cai Rang floating market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son tourist area Bassac River - Day 19
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Drop off at center of District 1, 17:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
