Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh
Your private driver greets you at Ho Chi Minh City airport with a sign bearing your name, then takes you to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, the day is yours to relax or wander around town at whatever pace feels right.
- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel l or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
- Relax at the hotel



- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Mekong River
Head to My Tho on the Mekong River to visit the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. You'll check out Vinh Trang Pagoda, take a sampan cruise around the islands, walk through orchards on Unicorn Island, and stop at a honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop. After lunch, cycle through Tan Thach village to meet locals and see how rural life operates. If you'd rather skip the cycling, you can relax in a hammock instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel l or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
- Walk around Unicorn Island countryside lanes and orchards
- Experience tropical fruits and folk song music from local people
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit honey-bee farm and enjoy honey tea
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling trip around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers and experience daily life
- Hammock relaxation (alternative to cycling)
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island 


- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An
Your driver takes you from Ho Chi Minh City to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, another driver picks you up and transfers you to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An at your own pace



- Day 4
Hoi An
Around 8:00 am, your English-speaking guide meets you for a cycling trip through the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. You'll ride through rural landscapes and chat with locals you meet along the way. At Eco-Village Cam Thanh, paddle a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat through coconut palm waterways, watch fishermen demonstrate their techniques, and receive handmade gifts made from nipa palm leaves. After lunch at a restaurant, you'll cycle back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Cycling trip to countryside and rivers around Hoi An
- Visit Eco-Village Cam Thanh
- Paddle boat trip in traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
- Meet and engage with local fishermen
- Hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and purple crabs
- Collect handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves
- Lunch at restaurant
- Cycle back to hotel
Landmarks Eco-Village Cam Thanh 

- Day 5
Hoi An
This day is yours to explore Hoi An however you want. Rent a bicycle and ride around town toward the riverside or beach. Spend time at beachside cafes sipping fresh fruit drinks in the warm, calm waters. Visit a tailor shop if you'd like something custom-made overnight. When evening comes, walk through the Old Town as shopkeepers light their lanterns and watch street performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle and cycle around Hoi An
- Cycle towards riverside or beach
- Swim at the beach
- Relax at beachside cafes with fresh fruit drinks
- Visit tailor shop for custom clothing, bags, or shoes
- Explore Old Town in the evening
- Watch colorful street performances in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 6
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, your driver takes you from Hoi An to Hue on the Hai Van Pass, one of the world's most beautiful roads. The route offers great views of mountains and sea as you drive along the coast. Once you reach Hue, check into your hotel and then have free time to check out the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area of Hue
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 


- Day 7
Hue to Hanoi
Your driver transfers you from Hue to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. When you land at Noi Bai Airport, your driver meets you and takes you to your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The rest of the day is open for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace



- Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
This morning, the cruise team picks you up from your hotel between 8:00-9:00 am and drives you to the jetty. You'll board your Halong Bay cruise and get settled before lunch is served as the boat moves through hundreds of islets. Spend the afternoon swimming, kayaking, visiting caves, or just relaxing onboard. As the sun sets, the boat anchors for the evening so you can watch the light fade before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard while cruising through the islets), Dinner (Dinner onboard after sunset)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong Bay jetty
- Lunch onboard while cruising through islets
- Swimming (depending on boat itinerary)
- Kayaking (depending on boat itinerary)
- Cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
- Relaxation on board
- Sunset viewing
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks Halong Bay 


- Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up and watch the sunrise over Halong Bay as the cruise heads back toward port. Have breakfast onboard and take in the morning scenery. After an early lunch, you'll disembark at the port and your driver takes you back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch onboard before arriving at port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Halong Bay
- Cruise back to port
- Early lunch onboard
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi at your own pace
Landmarks Halong Bay 


- Day 10
Hanoi
You have a free day to explore Hanoi on your own. If you want, join an optional guided city tour for $50 per person, with pickup between 8:00-8:30 am. The tour visits Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women Museum depending on what's open, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Vietnamese food is included in the optional tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Optional City Tour by Group Tour (USD 50 per person): Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex and mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women Museum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, with lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Women Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum 


- Day 11
Hanoi Departure
Enjoy a healthy breakfast on your last morning, then check out of your hotel. Stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs, then your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs














































































































