Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
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 Jeep City Tour - Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Westlake, and Long Bien Bridge
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter streets
- Sample local cuisine
- Soak in the atmosphere of Vietnam's capital city
Landmarks Hanoi Opera House Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Tran Quoc Pagoda Long Bien Bridge - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch with vegetarian options available), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Cruise along Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fresh seafood lunch on board (vegetarian options available)
- Pearl Farm exploration with kayaking through floating village
- Titop Island visit - swimming or summit climb with panoramic views
- BBQ seafood dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking class - traditional Vietnamese spring rolls
- Chess or cards
- Karaoke
- Night squid fishing
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Harbor Titop Island - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sung Sot Cave exploration - Halong Bay's largest cavern with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Leisurely lunch on board during cruise back to Ha Long City
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session at dawn on sundeck
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave - Day 4
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to Hue- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train to Hue )
Optional Activities
- Water puppet show in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Walk around and explore old streets of Hanoi
- Photograph views along the coastal line during train journey
- Day 5
Da Nang to Hue
Da Nang to Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rosaleen Boutique Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moonlight Hotel), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Grand Hue)
Optional Activities
- Explore local area on foot
- Enjoy hotel amenities
- Day 6
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Hue specialties with royal herbal tea at My Home Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel 4* (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise along Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Hue Imperial Citadel exploration - royal living quarters, temples, and gardens
- Dong Ba Market visit
- Traditional lunch at My Home Restaurant with royal herbal tea
- Herbal foot soak
- Minh Mang Royal Tomb visit
- Khai Dinh Tomb visit
- Thuy Xuan Conical Hat Village - meet local artisans and learn traditional non la (conical hats) and incense sticks production
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Minh Mang Royal Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb Thuy Xuan Conical Hat Village - Day 7
Da Nang
Da Nang- Meals
- Dinner (Hoi An famous specialties)
- 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 and panoramic views
- Non Nuoc Village visit - explore centuries-old stone carving and marble sculpture site
- Sacred temples exploration among Marble Mountains peaks
- Mystical caves exploration
- Hoi An Ancient Town exploration - lantern-lit streets, ancient houses, assembly halls
- Japanese Covered Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Night Market shopping
- Photographs at scenic viewpoints
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Lady Buddha Statue Son Tra Peninsula Non Nuoc Village Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 8
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with 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 exploring historic and cultural structures from 4th to 14th century
- Traditional Champa performance (Apsara Dance)
- Local family visit - traditional rice paper making experience
- Home-cooked dinner with local dishes
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independence Palace visit - historic symbol of Vietnam's reunification (Entrance: 40,000 VND/person)
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street - pedestrian boulevard for evening strolls and local culture
- Ben Thanh Market - souvenirs and local street food
- Central Post Office - colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel
- Notre Dame Cathedral - French Gothic landmark
- City Hall - colonial-era building, especially stunning when lit up at night
- Municipal Theater (Opera House) - cultural gem with French architecture and live performances
Landmarks Independence Palace Nguyen Hue Walking Street Ben Thanh Market Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral City Hall Municipal Theater (Opera House) - 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
- Boat cruise along Tien River exploring four islets
- Local bee farm visit - honey tea and tropical fruit sampling
- Handmade coconut candy workshop visit with fresh tasting
- Live Đìn 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 - largest Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity with pythons at bee farm
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Snack (Warrior's meal - boiled tapioca and hot tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided exploration - underground areas including kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers
- Introductory documentary viewing
- Recreated underground town visit
- Handmade traps, secret trapdoors, and defense mechanisms exploration
- Rice paper workshop visit
- Warrior's meal tasting - boiled tapioca and hot tea
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Departure
Departure- 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
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Shop for souvenirs
