Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city streets independently
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum and residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women's Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Hanoi - Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at a local restaurant with local foods including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetable salad. Vegetarian foods available.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Cycling around Hoa Lu village
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc
- Climb Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) with panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) - Day 4
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Premium cruise), Berth / Cabin (Aurora cruise), Berth / Cabin (Scarlet Pearl cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch
- Visit limestone cave with kayaking or swimming options
- Early dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayaking or swimming at limestone cave
- Optional onboard activities in evening
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 5
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on boat while cruising through Ha Long Bay), Lunch (Lunch on boat during cruise return)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from cruise
- Breakfast on boat while cruising Ha Long Bay
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on boat during cruise return to Ha Long City pier
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of dishes cooked during the cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Market visit with chef
- Transfer to Cam Thanh village
- Basket boat rowing through coconut jungle forest
- Cooking class with local chef
- Welcome drink at restaurant
Landmarks Cam Thanh Village - Day 7
Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
Danang to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cho Lon (Big Market)
- Visit to Thien Hau Pagoda
- Saigon River water bus trip
Landmarks Cho Lon (Big Market) Thien Hau Pagoda Bach Dang Harbor Landmark 81 Bitexco Financial Tower Vin homes Central Park Saigon River - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi tunnels system exploration including weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens
- Documentary film about tunnel history
- Guided tour of tunnels with tunnel crawling
- Taste manioc guerilla wartime food
Optional Activities
- Shooting range experience with AK47, MK16, or machine guns
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 9
Mekong Delta (Cai Be to Can Tho)
Mekong Delta (Cai Be to Can Tho)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese specialties cooked on your own and served in local garden, allowing opportunity to learn food preparation from locals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (West Hotel Can Tho), Hotel 4* (Wink Can Tho), Hotel 5* (TTC Can Tho)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to floating market on Tien River
- Visit small villages and ancient houses
- Visit family business making coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn
- Experience Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle through small canals
- Visit Tan Phong Island
- Lunch cooked by yourself served in local garden
- Cycle through village orchards
- Meet local islanders and learn about daily life
- Visit Ba Kiet's ancient house
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tan Phong Island - Day 10
Can Tho
Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride exploring Lower Mekong River tributaries (Bassac River)
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda
- Boat to Con Son tourist area
- Visit fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits
- Lunch
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son Tourist Area - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Night Sea hotel), Resort (Amarin Resort), Hotel 5* (Seashells Phu Quoc)
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island - Day 12
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Night Sea hotel), Resort (Amarin Resort), Hotel 5* (Seashells Phu Quoc)
Optional Activities
- Explore Phu Quoc Island independently
- Resort activities as available
- Day 13
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Night Sea hotel), Resort (Amarin Resort), Hotel 5* (Seashells Phu Quoc)
Optional Activities
- Explore Phu Quoc Island independently
- Resort activities as available
- Day 14
Phu Quoc Island (Departure)
Phu Quoc Island (Departure)- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Departure gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Phu Quoc Island
- Souvenir shopping
