Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We pick you up at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Vespa AfterDark tour - Street food and drinks tasting (6-8 different items) with visits to Hanoi Flag Tower, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street, and West Lake
Landmarks Hanoi Flag Tower Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Train Street West Lake - Day 2
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Ha Long Bay Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast (At your hotel or homestay), Lunch (Set menu featuring Vietnamese specialties aboard the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay cruise with set menu lunch featuring Vietnamese specialties
- Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) guided visit
- Luon Cave area exploration - kayaking or bamboo boat rowing
- Titop Island visit - swimming and/or Titop Peak hike with panoramic bay views
- Sunset Party on board with red wine, French fries, and fresh fruit
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Luon Cave Titop Island Dog Rock Fighting Cock Islet Incense Burner Tuan Chau Harbor - Day 3
Hanoi Old Quarter & Overnight Train to Da Nang
Hanoi Old Quarter & Overnight Train to Da Nang- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night train to Da Nang)
Included Activities
- Overnight train from Hanoi to Da Nang (sleeper cabin, approximately 13 hours)
Optional Activities
- Traditional water-puppet show in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Hanoi Sunset Jeep Tour - visiting Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, and Long Bien Bridge
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Opera House Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Tran Quoc Pagoda Long Bien Bridge - Day 4
Da Nang to Hue
Da Nang to Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Local specialty restaurant featuring traditional Hue-style dishes with refined flavors and royal presentation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel 4* (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Hai Van Pass with viewpoints
- Lap An Lagoon stop
- Khai Dinh Tomb visit and guided tour
- Imperial City of Hue guided tour - Imperial Citadel, Forbidden Purple City, royal residences, pavilions, temples, gates, and gardens
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lap An Lagoon Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial City of Hue Forbidden Purple City Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River - Day 5
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An- Meals
- Dinner (Local culinary delights and Hoi An famous specialties at a cozy dinner spot)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel 4* (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit with Lady Buddha statue viewing
- Non Nuoc Village visit - stone carving and marble sculpture exploration, temples, and cave exploration
- Hoi An Ancient Town exploration - lantern-lit streets, ancient houses, assembly halls, and Japanese Covered Bridge
- Hoi An Night Market browsing
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula Marble Mountains Non Nuoc Village Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Night Market - Day 6
My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with delicious local dishes served by host family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lacasa Villa Hotel Hội An), Hotel 4* (Lasenta Boutique Hotel), Resort (Bellerive Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- My Son Sanctuary guided walking tour (2 hours) - historic and cultural structures from 4th-14th century Champa civilization
- Traditional Champa Apsara Dance performance
- Traditional rice paper making at a local family home
- Home-cooked dinner with local dishes
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lacasa Villa Hotel Hội An), Hotel 4* (Lasenta Boutique Hotel), Resort (Bellerive Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Memories Land Show
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (At your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Independence Palace visit (40,000 VND per person)
- Nguyen Hue walking road exploration
- Ben Thanh market visit
- General Post Office visit
- Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- City Hall visit
- Municipal Theater visit
Landmarks Independence Palace Nguyen Hue Walking Road Ben Thanh Market General Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral City Hall Municipal Theater - Day 9
Mekong Delta Day Trip
Mekong Delta Day Trip- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Tien River - Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix islets
- Local bee farm visit - honey tea with lemon and tropical fruit sampling
- Handmade coconut candy workshop visit
- Live Đờn Ca Tài Tử performance (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
- Bamboo rowboat ride through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through village
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
Optional Activities
- Python photo opportunity at bee farm
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 10
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (We drop off at airport, 09:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (At your hotel)
