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)
Included Activities
- Hanoi Vespa AfterDark - tasting 6 to 8 different street foods and drinks, passing 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
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Set menu lunch 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
- Limousine transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor
- Ha Long Bay cruise with visit to Dog Rock, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock Islet
- Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) exploration
- Luon Cave visit with kayaking or bamboo boat option
- Titop Island visit with beach swimming or peak hiking
- Sunset Party on board with red wine, French fries, and fresh fruit
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Titop Island beach
- Hiking to Titop Peak summit for panoramic views
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Luon Cave Titop Island - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at a restaurant in Sapa), Dinner (Regional cuisine at hotel or local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Swan Hotel), Hotel 4* (The View Hotel), Hotel 5* (Pao's Sapa Leisure)
Included Activities
- Sleeper bus transfer from Hanoi to Sapa
- Trek to Cat Cat Village
- Cat Cat Waterfall visit
- French-built hydroelectric station exploration
- Black H'Mong cultural insights and traditional crafts
- Traditional cultural performance (if available)
Optional Activities
- Sapa Stone Church visit
- Sapa Night Market exploration
- Local café visits and street food sampling
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Cat Cat Waterfall Sapa Stone Church Sapa Night Market - Day 4
Sapa Trekking to Ta Van Village
Sapa Trekking to Ta Van Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty local lunch prepared by hosts), Dinner (Traditional dinner with local family in communal setting)
- Accommodation
- Bungalow (Hoa Chanh Bungalow)
Included Activities
- 9-kilometer trek through Y Linh Ho Village, Lao Chai Village, Muong Hoa Stream, and Ta Van Village
- Lunch at the homestay
- Traditional dinner preparation and meal with local family
- Interaction with local Dzay ethnic group
Optional Activities
- Explore the village and scenic paths
- Interact with local families and learn about their way of life
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Muong Hoa Stream Ta Van Village - Day 5
Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi
Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Well-deserved lunch at local restaurant or traditional family home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai Village through bamboo forests and waterfalls
- Suspension bridge crossing with panoramic views
- Red Dzao ethnic group cultural insights
- Lunch at local restaurant or traditional family home
- Free time in Sapa town
- Sleeper bus transfer back to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Browse for souvenirs in Sapa
- Enjoy Vietnamese coffee in Sapa
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Da Nang (Night Train)
Hanoi to Da Nang (Night Train)- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train to Da Nang)
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Traditional water puppet show
- Transfer to Hanoi Train Station
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 7
Da Nang to Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary & Ancient Town)
Da Nang to Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary & Ancient Town)- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese dishes at local home with cold herbal tea in peaceful garden), Dinner (Dinner featuring signature Hoi An specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lacasa Villa Hotel Hội An), Hotel 4* (Lasenta Boutique Hotel), Resort (Bellerive Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Hoi An
- My Son Sanctuary exploration with guide
- Traditional Cham dance performance
- Rice paper making experience at local house
- Lunch at local home with Vietnamese dishes
- Boat trip along Thu Bon River
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Phung Hung Ancient House, Tan Ky Ancient House, Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House, and Japanese Covered Bridge
- Dinner featuring Hoi An specialties
- Lantern boat ride on Hoai River with flower lantern release
Optional Activities
- Browse local handicraft shops and art galleries
- Free time at Hoi An Night Market
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Phung Hung Ancient House Tan Ky Ancient House Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House Japanese Covered Bridge Hoai River - Day 8
Hoi An to Cham Island
Hoi An to Cham Island- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood set menu at local beachside restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel 4* (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up transfer to Cua Dai Port
- High-speed canoe transfer to Cham Island
- Marine Protected Area Center visit
- Champa Ancient Well visit with local legends
- Hai Tang Pagoda visit
- Swimming and snorkeling at Chong or Ong Beach
- Seafood lunch at beachside restaurant
- Speedboat return transfer to Da Nang hotel
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing on the beach
- Photography of wild monkeys
- Hammock relaxation
Landmarks Cham Island Lang Island Hai Tang Pagoda - Day 9
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- 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
- Private airport transfer to hotel
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 Street Ben Thanh Market General Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral City Hall Municipal Theater - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up and 2-hour drive to Mekong Delta
- Boat cruise along Tien River to four mythical animal-named islets
- Local bee farm visit with honey tea and tropical fruit sampling
- Handmade coconut candy workshop visit
- Live performance of Đờn Ca Tài Tử traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Bamboo rowboat ride through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through village
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit in My Tho Town
- Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Python photo opportunity at bee farm
Landmarks Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up with scenic 60 km drive
- Introduction documentary viewing
- Underground tunnel network exploration including kitchens, bedrooms, storage, workshops, hospitals, and command centers
- Recreated underground town discovery
- Hidden trapdoors and survival tactics learning
- Rice paper workshop visit
- Guerrilla-style wartime food tasting (boiled tapioca and hot tea)
- Return transfer to hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
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, 08:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Shop for souvenirs
