Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Arrival hall, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner (Soft Dinner - Evening Vespa food tour including rice wine tasting, Bun Cha (rice noodles, grilled pork and meatballs with spring rolls), Pho Cuon (spring roll wrapping workshop with fresh ingredients and pho noodles))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Movenpick Hanoi Centre)
Included Activities
- Private airport transfer from Noi Bai Airport
- Evening Vespa food tour through Old Quarter including rice wine tasting, Bun Cha restaurant, Pho Cuon workshop, and Jazz Club performance
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Opera House - Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hosted lunch in an ancient Bat Trang house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Movenpick Hanoi Centre)
Included Activities
- Bat Trang Pottery Village tour and hands-on pottery-making workshop with local craftsmen
- Hosted lunch in an ancient Bat Trang house
- Water Puppet performance at public theatre
- Overnight luxury train journey on Chapa Express Train to Sapa in VIP soft berth cabin
Landmarks Bat Trang Pottery Village Red River Chuong Duong Bridge - Day 3
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant in Sapa), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Pao's Sapa Leisure Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Lao Cai railway station to Sapa
- Breakfast at local restaurant in Sapa
- Morning trek to Cat Cat village (Black H'Mong hill tribe) including viewing waterfalls and French-era hydropower construction
- Return transfer to hotel in Sapa by car
- Lunch at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore local market in Sapa town
- Climb Ham Rong mountain for views over town
Landmarks Lao Cai Railway Station Cat Cat Village Ham Rong Mountain - Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sapa town)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Pao's Sapa Leisure Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning trek to Lao Chai village (Black H'Mong ethnic people) including visit to traditional clothing and handicraft workshops
- Trek to Ta Van village (Dzay ethnic people) with golden rice terrace views
- Return transfer to Sapa town by car
- Lunch in Sapa town
- Evening transfer to Lao Cai railway station
- Overnight luxury train journey on Chapa Express Train back to Hanoi in VIP soft berth cabin
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Sapa town during afternoon
Landmarks Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 5
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional pho at local restaurant), Lunch (Served onboard while cruising Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Served onboard)
- Accommodation
- (Elite of the seas cruise)
Included Activities
- Traditional pho breakfast at local restaurant
- Guided drive to Ha Long Bay
- Check-in and welcome onboard cruise
- Lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay
- Afternoon activities and/or relaxation onboard (depending on boat itinerary)
- Overnight anchorage among karst formations
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 6
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on boat while cruising through Halong Bay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Wyndham Royal Beach Front resort)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Breakfast served on boat while cruising through Halong Bay
- Return transfer to Hanoi by private car
- Flight from Hanoi to Da Nang
- Airport pickup and transfer to Anantara Resort Hoi An
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An ancient town
- Shopping in local stores
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks Halong Bay Da Nang Airport - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Wyndham Royal Beach Front resort)
Included Activities
- Bicycle provided for cycling tour
- Cycling through paddle fields and shrimp farms
- Visit to Tra Que vegetable village
- Hands-on farming activities (digging, sowing, planting, harvesting vegetables) with traditional tools
- E Water tasting (Tra Que vegetable village specialty)
- Cycling through rice fields and villages
- Traditional lantern-making workshop with craftsmen
- Hands-on lantern-making activity to create personal souvenir
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Wyndham Royal Beach Front resort)
Optional Activities
- Explore Japanese merchant houses
- Visit pagodas and temples
- Explore antique warehouses
- Relax in riverside cafés on Thu Bon River
- General exploration of Hoi An ancient town
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Thu Bon River - Day 9
Hoi An to Quy Nhon
Hoi An to Quy Nhon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Avani Quy Nhon Resort)
Included Activities
- Luxury train journey on Vietage through Central Vietnam with panoramic views
- Private car transfer from train station to Avani Resort Quy Nhon
- Hotel check-in
- Day 10
Quy Nhon
Quy Nhon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Avani Quy Nhon Resort)
Optional Activities
- Relax by private pool
- Spa treatments
- Traditional round coracle adventure at sea
- Coastal exploration
- Farm-to-table Vietnamese dining at resort
Landmarks Quy Nhon - Day 11
Quy Nhon to Nha Trang
Quy Nhon to Nha Trang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Mia Resort Nha Trang)
Included Activities
- Private car transfer from Avani Resort Quy Nhon to train station
- Luxury train journey on Vietage to Nha Trang
- Transfer from Nha Trang train station to hotel
Landmarks Nha Trang Beach - Day 12
Nha Trang
Nha Trang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Mia Resort Nha Trang)
Optional Activities
- Explore resort amenities
- Relax by the pool or beach
- Spa services
- Dining at resort restaurants
- Beach activities
- Day 13
Nha Trang
Nha Trang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Mia Resort Nha Trang)
Included Activities
- Morning pickup from resort
- Visit to Coral Bay/Painted Beach
- Exploration of colorful coral reefs under clear water
- Visit to fishing village with seafood cages
- Lunch at San Ho Bay/Fishing Village
- Afternoon transfer to Hon Tam Resort
- Mud bath package including mineral mud soak, mineral spring pool, and infinity waterfall with panoramic bay views
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving (fee excluded)
- Sea walking (fee excluded)
- Banana floats (fee excluded)
- Parasailing (fee excluded)
Landmarks Coral Bay/Painted Beach Nha Trang Fishing Village Hon Tam Resort - Day 14
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe)
Included Activities
- Private car transfer from Mia Resort to airport
- Flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Airport pickup and transfer to Park Hyatt Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City attractions
- Shopping
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Soft Dinner - Evening Saigon nightlife experience with sampling of authentic local food at two local restaurants and drinks at rooftop bar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe)
Included Activities
- Evening Saigon nightlife tour through Ho Chi Minh City's famous must-see sights
- Sampling of authentic local food at two local restaurants
- Visit to best rooftop bar of Saigon with panoramic views
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Departure gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Hotel checkout
- Private car transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
