Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum and stilt-house residence)
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Museum of Ethnology visit
- Hour-long cyclo ride through Old Quarter
- Vietnamese Water Puppets Show
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hoa Lo Prison One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 3
Lao Cai to Sapa
Lao Cai to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cao Son Market visit
- Flower Hmong Village visit
- Chay River boat cruise to Trung Do village
Landmarks Cao Son Market Flower Hmong Village Chay River Trung Do village - Day 4
Sapa Trekking
Sapa Trekking- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sapa Market visit
- Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van Village (approximately 8km, 3 hours)
- Local family visits
- Terraced rice fields trekking
Landmarks Sapa Market Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ma Tra Village trek
- Ta Phin Village trek (approximately 3 hours)
- Local lunch in Ta Phin Village
Landmarks Ma Tra Village Ta Phin Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise around limestone islets and caves
- Sunset viewing from deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Diving
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City
Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing with Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
- Kayaking or traditional rowing boat exploration (choice)
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Old Saigon Post Office
- Dong Khoi Street stroll
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City Old Saigon Post Office Dong Khoi Street - Day 9
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch with cooking experience (Banh Xeo, Spring Rolls) with local family on Dragon Island)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise (Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix islands)
- Unicorn Island village walk
- Tropical fruit orchard visit
- Bee-farm visit with honey tea
- Coconut candy workshop visit
- Dragon Island cyclo or motorbike transfer
- Homemade lunch with cooking experience on Dragon Island
- Southern traditional music
Landmarks Mekong Delta Unicorn Island Dragon Island Turtle Island Phoenix Island - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Floating Market exploration (4-seat boat or riverside walk option)
- Wat Pho visit with Reclining Buddha
- Royal Grand Palace visit
- Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) visit
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Wat Pho Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Day 12
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Bangkok to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunday Night Market visit for traditional handicrafts and relaxed atmosphere
- Nimmanhaemin Road boutiques and restaurants exploration
Landmarks Chiang Mai Night Market Nimmanhaemin Road 
- Day 13
Chiang Mai Temple and Mountain Tour
Chiang Mai Temple and Mountain Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Pra Singh visit
- Wat Chedi Luang visit
- Warorot Market visit
- Doi Suthep Mountain drive and temple visit
- Wat Phra That visit with panoramic city views
Optional Activities
- Tram ride to top of 309 steps (available for small surcharge for less active travelers)
Landmarks Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 14
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary visit
- English-speaking guide introduction to elephants
- Traditional Karen clothing wear
- Feeding elephants with bananas and sugar cane
- Walking with guide through sanctuary
- Elephant interaction and photography
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 15
Departure
Departure
