Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Minasi Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Hanoi to discover historic charm, architectural marvels, and local products
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast box), Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Chapa Dew hotel), Hotel 4* (The View Sapa), Hotel 5* (KK Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek through Cat Cat village (Black H'mong ethnic village) - approximately 3.5 km, 2 hours duration
- Visit waterfall and French Hydraulic Power Station in Cat Cat village
- Explore daily life activities of local H'mong people
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak - Day 3
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese dishes made by local family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Chapa Dew hotel), Hotel 4* (The View Sapa), Hotel 5* (KK Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek through rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream to Black Hmong village of Lao Chai - approximately 12 km, 4 hours duration
- Visit Hoang Lien Son Mountain
- Visit Ta Van Village (Dzay ethnic group)
- Lunch prepared by local family
Landmarks Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Muong Hoa Stream Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Minasi Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to 2,800 meters altitude - 20 minutes duration
- Visit pagoda at Cable Car Station altitude
- Hike approximately 600 steps to Fansipan Peak summit - approximately 1.5 hours for hiking and photos
Landmarks Fansipan Peak - Day 5
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Minasi Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house (where he lived and worked 1958-1969)
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam) - first university of Vietnam founded in 1070
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison - French colonial prison built 1886-1901
Optional Activities
- Option 1: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - learn about 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (Available Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
- Option 2: Bat Trang ceramic village - explore daily life and learn ceramic production process (Available Monday)
- Enjoy Egg Coffee
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Bat Trang Ceramic Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise - Deluxe cabin 1st floor), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora cruise - Suite balcony 1st floor), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise trip on Ha Long Bay exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit famous limestone cave in Ha Long Bay
- Seafood lunch included
Optional Activities
- Participate in optional activities on the boat or relax at leisure
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Minasi Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing in Ha Long Bay
- Cruise through thousands of islands in Ha Long Bay
Optional Activities
- Photography opportunities of scenic Ha Long Bay islands
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 8
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hue Serene Palace hotel), Hotel 4* (Cherish Hue hotel), Hotel 5* (La Vela Hue hotel)
- Day 9
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hue dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hue Serene Palace hotel), Hotel 4* (Cherish Hue hotel), Hotel 5* (La Vela Hue hotel)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda - 30 minutes duration
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (oldest pagoda in Hue)
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel (home of Nguyen Dynasty)
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Herbal foot bath
- Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb (Western and Eastern architecture blend)
- Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb (most majestic royal tomb)
- Visit Conical Hat Village with practical crafting experience
- Visit Incense Stick Village with practical crafting experience
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 10
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
- Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge (built 16th century)
- Visit Tan Ky old house - 200 years old merchant house with Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese architecture
- Visit Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall) - Chinese business club
- Learn to make traditional Hoi An lanterns at local handicraft space and keep your creation as souvenir
Optional Activities
- Free exploration time in the ancient town
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Tan Ky Old House Fujian Assembly Hall - Day 12
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (5 Vietnamese dishes prepared by yourself)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Visit local colorful market with guide to learn about ingredients and interact with sellers
- Explore Eco-Village Cam Thanh by bamboo basket boat through nipa palm forest
- Learn and practice throwing fishing nets to catch fish
- Catch purple crabs in canals
- Learn traditional methods of making Vietnamese dishes
- Prepare and enjoy 5 Vietnamese dishes made by yourself
- Collect handmade gifts made from nipa palm leaves (hats, watches, rings)
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 13
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) - built on former Norodom Palace site
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office (historic French Colonial building)
- Visit War Remnants Museum with displays from Indochina wars
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels system including weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens
- Crawl through tunnel system
- Documentary film about Cu Chi tunnel history
- Try manioc (guerrilla warrior food from war period)
Optional Activities
- Try firing AK47, MK16, or machine guns at nearby shooting range
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese specialties prepared in local garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (West Hotel Can Tho)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Tien River exploring Lower Mekong Delta
- Visit family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn
- Taste fresh fruit from orchards
- Experience Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle through scenic canals in Upper Mekong Delta
- Visit charming villages and ancient houses
- Lunch - prepare and enjoy Vietnamese specialties in local garden
- Interact with islanders and learn about daily life
- Cycle through orchards
- Visit Ba Kiet's ancient house
Landmarks Tien River Cai Be - Day 17
Can Tho to Chau Doc
Can Tho to Chau Doc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Paris Hotel Chau Doc)
Included Activities
- Boat ride exploring Hau River tributaries
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple with unique architecture)
- Boat tour of Con Son tourist area
- Explore fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits
- Visit Tra Su Forest (mangrove forest with diverse flora and fauna)
- Rowing boat journey through Tra Su Forest
- Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple (pilgrimage site)
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son Tourist Area Tra Su Forest Ba Chua Xu Temple - Day 18
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (HM Grand hotel), Hotel 3* (Hotel Sor), Hotel 5* (Sokha Phnom Penh)
Included Activities
- Speedboat journey on Great Mekong Delta - approximately 5.5 hours
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 19
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (HM Grand hotel), Hotel 3* (Hotel Sor), Hotel 5* (Sokha Phnom Penh)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace - royal residence for His Majesty King of Cambodia and royal families
- Visit Silver Pagoda - repository of cultural treasures including 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2,086 diamonds
- Visit Wat Phnom Temple - important pagoda built 1373 on artificial hill
- Visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) - former school used as Pol Pot security prison
- Visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market)
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom Temple Tuol Sleng Museum Russian Market - Day 20
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Artisan D'Angkor handicraft centre - wood and stone carving processes
- Visit Wat Thmey or Killing Field - glass-walled stupa with Khmer Rouge victims' bones
Landmarks Artisan D'Angkor Wat Thmey - Day 21
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple - intricately carved and well-preserved
- Stopover at Preah Dark village
- Visit Banteay Samre Temple with impressive reliefs depicting Vishnu and Krishna legends
- Visit Angkor Wat - largest temple in world covering 200 hectares
Landmarks Banteay Srei Preah Dark Village Banteay Samre Angkor Wat - Day 22
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom - South Gate, Bayon Temple (54 towers, built late 12th-early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII)
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Visit Elephant Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Preah Khan temple - built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father, monastic complex with over 1,000 monks
- Visit Ta Prohm temple - jungle-covered temple with fig trees and creepers
- Sunset viewing from Phnom Bakeng
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Elephant Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Preah Khan Ta Prohm Phnom Bakeng - Day 23
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- End point
- Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Siem Reap - Angkor international airport (SAI))
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake with private boat and guide
- Visit fishermen's floating village with floating schools and floating police station
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake
