Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at Ngon Restaurant featuring Vietnamese specialties from all three regions in a charming, heritage-inspired setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Chateau or similar), Hotel (Harmonia or similar), Hotel (Sono Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the neighborhood at your own pace
- Stroll along shaded streets and observe local life
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Street food tour including pho noodle soup, local market ingredients, and 5 food venues), Dinner (Dinner at Cha Ca La Vong, Hanoi speciality food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Chateau or similar), Hotel (Harmonia or similar), Hotel (Sono Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam's first University constructed in 1070)
- Cycle through the Old Quarter of Hanoi (36 streets)
- Street food tour (11:30am to 2:30pm) including pho, local market visit, and 5 food venues
- Water puppet show - Traditional Art of North Vietnam
Landmarks Literature Temple (Văn Miếu) Quoc Tu Giam Old Quarter of Hanoi - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared seafood lunch on board), Dinner (Delicious dinner while taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the bay)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Amanda cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Le Journey cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay through Red River Delta
- Board traditional wooden junk cruise into Ha Long Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cruise past thousands of limestone karst formations
- Swim in calm waters (weather permitting)
- Relax on the sundeck
Optional Activities
- Optional activities offered by the cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Delicious buffet brunch featuring a mix of Vietnamese and international dishes), Dinner (Cultural dining experience at Fullmoon Restaurant in a 300-year-old wooden home with authentic Vietnamese dishes showcasing the region's distinct culinary heritage)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bliss resort Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Emm hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Son Trang hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on the sun deck at sunrise
- Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave with stalactites, stalagmites, and panoramic viewpoints
- Final cruise journey past Ha Long Bay karst formations
- Private transfer from Halong to Hanoi Airport
- Flight from Hanoi to Danang
- Private transfer from Danang to Hoi An
Landmarks Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome drink at Hai Café), Lunch (Meal of 4 Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School), Dinner (Dinner at local Hoi An restaurant in riverside French colonial house with lush landscaped garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bliss resort Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Emm hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Son Trang hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tra Que Organic Village and traditional market gardens
- Walk and explore local village market
- Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School - 4 dishes including pho
- River cruise along Hoi An River (25 minutes)
Landmarks Tra Que Organic Village Hoi An River 
- Day 6
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner while cruising on Saigon River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rex hotel Sai Gon or similar), Hotel (Alagon hotel or similar), Hotel (Riverside Sai Gon or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An ancient town streets with art and crafts shops
- Visit traditional ancient house in Hoi An
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Museum Chinese Assembly Hall Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nice restaurant), Dinner (3-course Vietnamese meal prepared during cooking class with seasonal dessert)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rex hotel Sai Gon or similar), Hotel (Alagon hotel or similar), Hotel (Riverside Sai Gon or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk along Dong Khoi Street
- Visit Municipal Theatre
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Vietnamese cooking class with 3-course meal and seasonal dessert
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Red Door Deco for gifts and decorations
Landmarks Dong Khoi Street Municipal Theatre City Hall Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the neighborhood one last time
- Pick up souvenirs
- Enjoy a final cup of Vietnamese coffee
