Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your flight gets you into Hanoi, where a private guide meets you right at the airport. From there, it's a private car ride to your hotel, and your guide helps you get your luggage sorted and checked in so you can settle down after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, head out with your guide to see Hanoi's main sites. You'll start at the Ho Chi Minh Complex to check out the Mausoleum and his former stilt-house residence, then move on to Hoa Lo Prison and the One Pillar Pagoda. Next comes the Temple of Literature, a quiet spot with real historical significance. Grab lunch before heading to the Museum of Ethnology, where you'll learn about Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups and their cultures. Later in the afternoon, take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's narrow streets and cramped alleyways, which gives you a different feel for how locals get around. Finish the evening watching the Vietnamese Water Puppets Show, a traditional performance that's worth seeing if you're interested in local arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex visit including the Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh's former stilt-house residence
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Museum of Ethnology visit
- Hour-long cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
- Vietnamese Water Puppets Show
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Complex Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hoa Lo Prison One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Halong Bay Cruise
After breakfast, your private transfer takes you to Halong City (roughly 3 hours). In the afternoon you'll board a traditional junk and cruise past limestone islands and cave formations. Swimming, kayaking, or diving are available if you want to get in the water. Dinner and the sunset happen on board, so pack a light jacket for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on traditional Vietnamese junk
- Cruise around limestone islets and caves
- Sunset viewing from deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Diving
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang
Start early with sunrise tai chi on deck. After that, you'll choose between kayaking or rowing to see the local water life around you. By 10:30 am, you're heading back to Hanoi, then flying to Da Nang where your guide transfers you to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
- Kayak or traditional rowing boat exploration of local waters
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Ba Na Hills and Monkey Mountain
Your guide picks you up in Da Nang for the drive to Ba Na Hills. A 25-minute cable car ride takes you up for panoramic views, then you'll see the Golden Bridge, wine cellar, and Linh Ung Pagoda. Another cable car goes to the French Village area where you can walk through Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, and Fairy Forest. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and later you'll visit the Lady Buddha Statue on Monkey Mountain for more views. Then you're transferred to Hoi An for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride at Ba Na Hills (approximately 25 minutes)
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Visit wine cellar
- Visit flower garden
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Visit French Village
- Visit Tombstone Temple
- Visit Linh Phong Monastery
- Explore Fairy Forest
- Discover Dinosaur Park
- Play 5D wild west game
- Visit Lady Buddha Statue on Monkey Mountain
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Lady Buddha Statue on Monkey Mountain 
- Day 6
Hoi An Ancient Town and Cam Thanh Village
The morning involves walking through Hoi An's ancient town, visiting Chinese Assembly Halls, temples, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. You'll stop at the local market to pick ingredients. After that, head to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for buffalo riding and basket boat rowing through the channels. There's crabbing with rods and nets, then you'll learn to cook 4 vegetarian dishes that you'll eat for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall and Temples
- Visit 16th-century old houses
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Explore Hoi An's colorful market
- Buffalo riding in Cam Thanh Coconut Village
- Rowing basket boat through channels
- Catching crabs with rods and nets
- Learn to cook 4 vegetarian dishes
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Your private transfer takes you from Hoi An to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you land, your guide meets you and takes you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to rest up or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Landmarks
You'll head out early to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, then return to Ho Chi Minh City for the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Stop by Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office, then take a free stroll down Dong Khoi Street, which has shops and cafes all along it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Old Saigon Post Office
Optional Activities
- Free stroll along Dong Khoi Street
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Old Saigon Post Office Dong Khoi Street - Day 9
Mekong Delta
Early morning departure to the Mekong Delta where you'll cruise the river and visit Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands. Land on Unicorn Island to walk through villages and tropical orchards, plus tour a bee farm where they serve honey tea. At a coconut candy workshop you'll taste fresh candies and tropical fruits while listening to Southern music. Later on Dragon Island, you'll get a cooking lesson on dishes like Banh Xeo and Spring Rolls before enjoying lunch, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise
- Visit Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands
- Walk on Unicorn Island village road
- Visit tropical fruit orchard
- Visit bee farm with honey-tea tasting
- Visit typical Mekong Delta house
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Taste fresh candies
- Enjoy tropical fruits
- Listen to Southern traditional music
- Transfer by cyclo or motorbike on Dragon Island
- Homemade lunch with local cooking lessons - Banh Xeo and Spring Rolls
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 10
Arrival in Bangkok
Transfer to the airport for your internal flight to Bangkok. Your guide meets you at the airport and takes you to the hotel, handling your luggage and check-in. The rest of the day is free for relaxing or asking your guide for recommendations on restaurants and nearby spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Maeklong Railway Market, Damnern Saduak Market, and Grand Palace
Your guide picks you up and heads to Bang Wha train station to catch the local train at 10:10 am. First stop is Maeklong Railway Market where you'll explore food stalls and fresh seafood, trying seasonal fruits and local snacks. Then it's off by long tail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, where you can see Thai houses along the water and grab coconut pancakes or noodles. Late afternoon takes you to the Grand Palace to see the different palace buildings and the Emerald Buddha. The day ends at a hidden rooftop cafe catching the sunset with views of Wat Arun temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local train ride from Bang Wha train station at 10:10 am
- Explore Maeklong Railway Market
- Try seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks
- Long tail boat cruise at Damnern Saduak floating market
- Visit Grand Palace
- View Emerald Buddha
- Sunset drink at hidden rooftop café with Temple of Dawn views
Landmarks Bang Wha Train Station Maeklong Railway Market Damnern Saduak Floating Market Grand Palace Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - Day 12
Ayutthaya and Chao Phraya River Cruise
A 1.5-hour drive takes you through Bangkok's rural areas to Ayutthaya History Park. You'll see Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, a 17th-century building that blends Eastern and Western styles, located about 60 kilometers north of Bangkok. Explore the old ruins of Ayutthaya (Thailand's former capital for 417 years until 1767), which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around temples like Wat Yai Chaimongkol with its 28-meter reclining Buddha and Wat Mahathat where tree roots wrap around a Buddha head. Try the local snack Roti Sai Mai for a quick bite. Around 1:00 pm you'll board a Chao Phraya River cruise with a buffet lunch served while you drift past Royal Barges, temples, and local river life on the way back to Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Superb buffet lunch on Chao Phraya River cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace
- Explore Ayutthaya ruins
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Sample Roti Sai Mai local snack
- Chao Phraya River cruise with buffet lunch
Landmarks Ayutthaya History Park Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Chao Phraya River - Day 13
Bangkok to Phuket
Drive to Bangkok airport for your internal flight to Phuket. Once you land, your private driver takes you to the hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Phi Phi Islands
Your guide takes you by speedboat from Boat Lagoon Marina to the Phi Phi Islands. First up is Bamboo Island with pristine white sand and green water for swimming. You'll snorkel near Yoong Island known for antler corals and colorful tropical fish. After a 30-minute cruise, Monkey Beach lets you see wild macaques in their natural habitat. A simple local buffet lunch happens at Koh Phi Phi Don, then you'll visit Viking Cave on the island's northeastern tip (famous for swifts' nests used in bird's nest soup). Maya Bay is the last stop, the iconic beach from the film 'The Beach', where you can swim or just relax. Your guide brings you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local buffet lunch at Koh Phi Phi Don)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer from Boat Lagoon Marina to Phi Phi Islands with private guide
- Visit Bamboo Island and swim on white sand beach
- Snorkel off Yoong Island
- Visit Monkey Beach
- Explore Viking Cave
- Visit Maya Bay
Landmarks Bamboo Island Yoong Island Monkey Beach Koh Phi Phi Don Viking Cave Maya Bay 
- Day 15
Leisure Day in Phuket
Today's yours to do what you want. Relax at the resort or explore the nearby area on your own at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Departure from Phuket
Have your free time until your guide arrives to take you to the airport for your onward flight.
